Over Dinner

In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their journey with autism and the therapies they have chosen for their son, Jake. They talk about their experience with ABA therapy and the importance of finding a center and team that prioritize the well-being and individual needs of their child. They also discuss the role of speech therapy in supporting Jake's language development, particularly as a...

In this episode, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their journey with their son Jake and his autism diagnosis. They talk about the signs leading up to the diagnosis, their initial reactions, and the range of emotions they experienced. They also touch on the importance of early intervention and finding the right support for their child. While they acknowledge the challenges and grief that come with an autis...

In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss the importance of prioritizing their marriage while raising children. They talk about the challenges they faced in the past and how they have learned to communicate and set expectations when going out together. They emphasize the need for individual growth and self-care in order to be better partners and parents. They also discuss the importance of sa...

In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their personal values and beliefs around money and how it impacts their relationship. They explore topics such as emotional spending, experiences vs material possessions, life changes, staying on routine, rebounding after setbacks, and manifesting dreams and money. They emphasize the importance of understanding each other's beliefs about money, aligni...

This conversation explores the journey of navigating parenthood and finding balance as a couple. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss the importance of communication and understanding in their relationship. They talk about the challenges they face as individuals and as partners, including managing their emotions, supporting each other's needs, and dealing with the mental load of motherho...

In this episode, Nikki and Jarrod discuss the concept of curiosity versus judgment. They share personal stories about overcoming fear and embracing curiosity, and they explore how curiosity can lead to growth and new possibilities. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and deliberate intention in shifting from judgment to curiosity. The episode concludes with a reminder to appreciate th...

In this episode Nikki and Jarrod Sammet discuss where our belief systems come from, how our conditioning and daily thoughts impact our beliefs and our ability to achieve our goals. We also talk about Internal Family Systems therapy and the importance of labeling your parts in order to break through your limiting beliefs to build a new identity and relationship with yourself. What You'll Learn: Exa...

In this episode of Over Dinner we discuss how to embrace & change your expectation around perfection and the importance of the language you use with yourself, your partner, and your kids. We dive deep into 3 types of repair and how important it is to cultivate strong relationships.  What You'll Learn:  How repairing with our kids lets them know it is ok to be upset How to repair with your partner...

In this episode we talk about the expectations we place on birthdays, imposed by social media and ourselves and how Nikki's 36th birthday really went. Together we discuss the importance of communication with our partners when we are feeling stuck or needing help as vulnerability & curiosity are key ingredients in relationships. We also discuss how mishaps in communication cause most of our fights...

In this episode we talk about the difficulty of changing your mindset and how placing blame on our circumstances impacts the stories we tell ourselves. We also discuss the real challenge of shifting your mindset when your basic physical, emotional, and/or financial needs aren't met. Together we share simple steps on how to begin the process of evolving your mindset.   What You'll Learn:  Sharing w...

In our first episode we share a little bit about ourselves & how the over dinner podcast came to be.  What You'll Learn: The topics of our podcast The structure of the episodes   Where to learn more: What Nik Knows Blog Connect with us: theoverdinnerpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @nikkisammet @overdinpodcast  Jarrod's LinkedIn