Resilient, Rural & Raw with Nikki Harris

On today's episode you have me, myself and I. I wanted to record an episode that is touching on some shifts that I have made for myself this year as far as business and family priorities and living my sports mom era life that I have been in. I just feel like it's a really important thing to talk about because there are so many of us parents that are trying to find this balance between our career,...

Today's guest is Megan McAllister, she is a dairy farmer in Northeast Iowa and is a spit fire to say the least. She's not afraid to speak the truth and stand up to people that are misinformed and to educate on things that are maybe uncomfortable with society. She is willing to put herself out there for the better good and I absolutely admire her for that. I can't wait to have her on here talking a...

I am beyond thrilled to bring you this episode today with one of my dear friends, Becky Rea. She is a farm mom but also a total bad ass. This woman runs races for breakfast and then she gets home and she is weaning pigs, going to work and taking care of her kids and she is so humble about all of it. She is full of knowledge especially in the sport of long distance running and I can not wait to hav...

Todays guest is Leslie Taylor, she is a Physical Therapist and is an amazing human. She has a love for animals and being outside and all the healthy lifestyle things. She is going to provide us with all kinds of helpful information as far as why we creek, crack and pop and how to help us feel better and understand how our bodies are actually put together and work.  @dr_leslietaylor @Valor.physical...

On this weeks episode, my guest is a personal friend of mine that I met through health and wellness. Her name is Alana Hellman, she is a mom of 2 kids under the age of two and has her own business called "moms working overtime" where she focuses on motherhood, specific to women who are preparing for motherhood, going through infertility, going through pregnancy, recently post partum, or any stage...

Today I have an amazing guest from Canada, Caroline Drury. She went from not being happy with her body to totally transforming herself and ending up on the cover of strong magazine this year. She is so motivational and I am extremely excited to have her on the podcast and share her journey about her life, her view points on health, nutrition and overall lifestyle and healthy balance. Caroline's In...

Today's guest is Dr. Cassandra Wilder She is a Naturopathic doctor and hormone expert who's passion and purpose is talking about hormones, thyroid health, the menstrual cycle and making it helpful, useful and empowering to know how to support your own health naturally. She is a wealth of knowledge and I cannot wait to have her help all of us!   Dr. Cassandra Wilder's Instagram Dr. Cassandra Wilder...

Kelli is a mom and a physical therapist that specializes in the pelvic floor. She is very passionate about helping active moms or any moms feel better about themselves before and after pregnancy and delivery and working on bringing their pelvic floor back to normal so they don't have the discomfort or lack of confidence in themselves when they are trying to get back into activities or just day to...

We are taking a deep dive into gut and hormone health with special guest MacKenzie Brehian. MacKenzie grew up a competitive athlete and an ex gymnast. She has gone through a ton of gut health issues in her past which lead to hormone issues and all kinds of things that come along with that. She went on to get a degree to help with her gut health and hormones and now she helps coach other people thr...

Steph Lawlor is a personal trainer and nutrition specialist and someone that has truly been a mentor for me in not only my physical journey but how I respond to life in general and she is a wealth of knowledge. She talks about how being a special needs mom and changing her career at age 40 has changed her outlook on life. I can't wait for you to get to know her and to be able to take away some ama...

In this episode I am talking with Brittany Lapinski who is an ex gymnast and is now a physical therapist. She touches on her health journey with an auto immune condition, thyroid condition and the lifestyle changes she has made to overcome them. She is all about holistic living, finding root causes to things and has become a bit of a homesteader herself. She has all kinds of helpful information th...

On this weeks episode I am interviewing my friend, Becky Jonstone! She is a past body building competitor that has recently gone through a number of surgeries including mastectomy, prolapse repair and hysterectomy leading to surgical onset of menopause and finding herself again! She is a light and brutally honest!  Becky Johnstone's Instagram How to Contact Nikki: anharris915@gmail.com Nikki's Ins...

So many of us, myself included, loves a good hard workout that makes you feel like you really got something done!! I only suggest doing these high intensity style workouts 1-2 times per week, but when we do them, we want to make them count! What is the most effective form of high intensity exercise?? It may surprise you... It's SPRINTING! Not jogging, not crazy AMRAPs and not the everyday WOD you'...

If heart issues, brain health issues like dementia, excess belly fat or sore joints run in your family history or are a current struggle for you, listen up!! Omega 3 fatty acid fish oils are hands down one of the most powerful nutrients the majority of people are not getting enough of and therefore, often struggling even more with conditions like the ones I listed above! We are going to get more d...

If you've been here for a minute, you've probably heard me talk on high cortisol before and how it can hold you back from progress. Cortisol is one of our primary stress hormones and we definitely need it in order to survive, but due to our way of life (super high stress almost always) we end up with having elevated cortisol way too often that can lead to a wealth of issues! Not sure if you strugg...

Emotional and stress eating is something I had struggled with for YEARS on end! I have many stories of consuming entire pans of pumpkin bars without thinking, to finding myself mowing down candy uncontrollably to sneaking in our basement after my family went to bed to 'enjoy' just a few more treats. It was a long, hard and dark ugly time in my past that took a lot to grow from and heal from. What...

If you've ever been known to 'burn the midnight oil' to always finish up last minute projects or chores or find yourself 'burning your candle at both ends' you can likely expect to find yourself...burnt out! I've been in this situation multiple times, sacrificing my sleep time and time again. This was often by choice or due to me not prioritizing my duties and using my time wisely. All leading to...

This week is going to be all about how empty calorie foods and nutrient dense foods process in our body's differently. How they effect way more than our belly fat and how you can absolutely improve your relationship with all foods over time! Nikki's Facebook Group Nikki's Instagram Nikki's Website Nikki's Fitness & Nutrition App 1st Phorm Supplements

I've been after this life transformation thing myself for about 10 years now!! I've been coaching others through it now for about 5 years as well and it's safe to say, I've learned a ton! On this call, I am taking a deep dive into the most common mistakes I see others make, which are all mistakes I originally made as well! These common mishaps aren't your fault, but they are holding you back. Thin...

Back to the basics!! What is the most important macro nutrient for fat loss and long term health?! You're going to learn the what/why/how for PROTEIN during this call. Complete with education and examples of how to make this a part of your life AND part of your family's lives (because it's equally as important for them too)!   Nikki's Facebook Group Nikki's Instagram Nikki's Website Nikki's Fitnes...

Goals and intentions! What it means and takes to actually get where you want to in 2024! What will your 2024 hold? Setting goals and having daily intentions is exactly what it takes to actually do what you say you want to do! In this call I'll cover what I personally do when taking on goals for the upcoming year and how you can do the same! Nikki's Facebook Group Nikki's Instagram Nikki's Website...

It can be infuriating to see your husband/boyfriend/man in your life seemingly lose weight much easier and quicker than you. However, it actually makes sense that rate of fat loss for men is generally quicker for a variety of reasons! I will dive into a ton of them on this call and break them down to help them make more sense! Just know, if you have been putting in the work as a female, it will pa...

Attachment Styles: What are they and how can they help with your goals. I learned about attachment styles earlier this year and they taught me so much about myself as well as the people closest to me! Why we react and process things the way we do as well as how to help support each other in different ways! You may ask what this has to do with health and fitness... Let me point out that if you have...

Tracking Habits VS Tracking Macros! What's the best way to maintain throughout December?! There's no question this is the toughest time of the year for people to stick with plans or follow through on better choices, but there are ways to make it a bit more simplified! I'll give you my take on it with some tips as well! Nikki's New App Nikki's Website Nikki's Facebook Group Nikki's Instagram 1st Ph...

What to expect moving forward after this challenge! The future is bright and exciting for Team NH Fitness and I am thrilled to bring you up to speed on any details or questions you may have!! Nikki's New App Nikki's Facebook group Nikki's Instagram Nikki's Website 1st Phorm Supplements