Nikki and Nathan Olson

Are You Trying Podcast

Society EN ↓ 35 episodes

Place where we will share insights and anecdotes from the serious to the light-hearted. Get ready to laugh, ponder and maybe get offended.

Author

Nikki and Nathan Olson

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

7 Levels of Consciousness 11.07.2026

Ever wonder what truly drives your decisions, fights, and deepest desires as a couple, a parent, a child, a friend...just in life period? In this episode of  Are You Trying Podcast , we dive into the  7 Levels of Consciousness  through the lens of our lived experiences. We break down how our human awareness has evolved from basic survival and ego-driven validation into a deeper purpose and selfles...

Hearts, Habits and Hard Truths 29.04.2026

What happens when love runs into misunderstanding, emotional wounds, and the realities we try to avoid? In this episode, we unpack men and women's emotional wiring, the value of therapy, and the difficult moments that can make or break a relationship. This is honest, vulnerable, and a thought-provoking conversation that goes straigh t into the heart of what it takes to truly understand ourselves a...

Are We Being Manipulated? 03.03.2026

We are back again with a new episode. Please bear with us as we get back into this podcasting thing. We took an unintentional break due to life and all the things it throws at us. Life choices, forks in the road, unexpected events... They all caught up and it resulted in neglected our podcast. We are back to recording and will be posting weekly again. Thanks for the support. We appreciate you. Thi...

All Over the Place...Chaos 22.10.2025

We are back again.... a long break... we discuss why we were away for so long... what's going on in our lives... and the world today.

What Am I Going To Do When I Grow Up? 20.08.2025

Career changes, transferable skills, unstable job market, uncertainty.....

More Money.....More Problems.... 08.06.2025

We discuss financial issues and how to talk about them with your partner, spouse, children ....

Is Suffering Necessary? 29.04.2025

We talk about suffering. In life....in death....and everything in between. This one is emotional.

Heated Energy 15.04.2025

All I can say is that men and women communicate differently. I don't know what this is....it's entertaining at least.

The People We Meet 10.04.2025

Stick with us! The audio is not great. We are looking into better equipment!!!! In this episode we discuss some of the people we have met in our travels. We talk about how they have impacted our lives and the decisions we have made. We share information on their businesses they own and run. Comment and share with us if you have had similar experiences. We are so interested in knowing how a random...

Communication is Key 18.03.2025

We talk about communication and relationships. Want does that mean? Do you seek clarity when you don't understand what is being communicated? Cheating and what is your deal breaker? Are you trying to understand the other person or are you only trying to be heard? Is that effective communication?

You Decide 09.03.2025

We discuss The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Project MKUltra, Operation Artichoke, Charles Manson and more....Buckle up and enjoy the listen. You decide in the end.

Insightful Chit Chat 27.02.2025

Join us for some insightful chit chat... a little bit of this... a little bit of that....

Am I a Narcissist? 13.02.2025

We discuss all things narcissism... gaslighting, some types of narcissism, traits, behaviours, personal experiences.

Are We Alone? 10.02.2025

Aliens....Government manipulation...What is going on?

Values and Traditions 05.01.2025

We talk about some of the things we inherited from our parents...we talk about Christmas and Santa Clause a bit so be warned if there are small children around!!

Shooting the Breeze 30.11.2024

Family....communication...autheticity....Thanksgiving..... join us as we talk about relatives, connections, honesty and how we want to show up.

Relationships are Hard! 27.10.2024

Real Talk....Relationships with a spouse, a child, friends, family, coworkers...they are all difficult in different ways at different times. Join us as we reflect, share our thoughts, experiences and perspective on some interesting relationship questions.

Woo Woo Stuff 23.09.2024

We discuss and argue topics like the paranormal, psychic abilities, tarot card reading, skepticism, faith and more. Let us know if you enjoyed these topics and would like to hear more personal encounters and/or want a personal reading! ;)

Be The Truth in Someone's Life 12.09.2024

We discuss honesty and how important it is to have an authentic and meaningful connection and relationship.

Badassery and Acrylic Nails...Raising Powerful Young Women 07.09.2024

We discuss raising strong, independent, confident, and assertive girls...that turn out to be Bad Ass Women. We share some insights into how we were raised and some cycles we changed. Below is an article from Psychology Today regarding the benefits of rough housing with your children. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/singletons/202304/benefits-of-roughhousing-with-your-children

Breaking The Silence 21.08.2024

Listener Advisory: This episode addresses sensitive & potentially distressing topics, including rape and sexual assault. We discuss the long-term psychological, emotional, and physical impacts. We want to ensure that our listeners are aware of the content and can make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Topics Discussed Include: Personal experiences of sexual violence The psychologi...

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink 11.08.2024

Bullying....What is it and how can we stop it? In this episode we speak about what bullying is, who is involved, and how to prevent it and stop the cycle. We share real life experiences and how we addressed them. We speak about the impacts it has had and how to heal and move forward.

When You Wish Upon A Star 22.07.2024

Well hello again. This episode we talk about Disney World. This is a brief look into some resources and the magic of Disney. Join us for fun and light episode.

The Vulnerable Man 11.07.2024

Join us as Nathan shares some aspects of his life and how he was raised. He shares the impacts of particular moments from his childhood that have impacted how he moves with in his life and relationships. We are a bit out of practice and getting the hang of recording again. Give us a follow, share us with your friends and family, comment on our episodes... we value all the interactions!

Grief....It SUCKS!!!! 12.06.2024

Join us in a conversation about grief. We share some personal stories and lots of resources and great information about grief and what it is.

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