Thoughts of a Dreamer w/ Terri Nikki

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m calling myself and every other dreamer out. For years, I carried the same vision in my head, replayed the same fantasy, and convinced myself that “dreamer magic” would somehow bring it to life. I could imagine every detail with perfect clarity, but I wasn’t taking the consistent action necessary to turn that vision into reality. I talk openly about how dreamer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer , I explore one of the biggest challenges I face as a creative and a visionary: the tension between the excitement of a big idea and the discomfort of the small steps required to bring it to life. I talk openly about how easily I can expand a single thought into a fully imagined future within hours, while the reality of actually starting st...

Send us Fan Mail In this final part of my Limiting Belief series, I’m getting real about something so many dreamers deal with—but don’t always name: that moment when you get excited about a big idea, then suddenly freeze, pause, or disappear from it completely. I’m sharing the exact loop I’ve caught myself in—the one that convinces us to stop right before momentum hits. I’ll walk you through how l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like something inside you was holding you back, but you couldn’t quite name it? Like every time you get close to the dream, something quietly convinces you to stop? In this episode—the third installment of the Limiting Beliefs series—we explore one of the most dangerous lies: the kind that sounds like your own voice . The kind that doesn’t shout “You can’t,” but...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer, I break down how limiting beliefs are born inside the brain — and why fear can sound so reasonable that we mistake it for truth. We’ll explore what happens when the amygdala (your body’s bodyguard) hijacks your logic, how the prefrontal cortex tries to clean up the story, and how that split-second loop turns into lifelong hesitation. From...

Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off the Limiting Belief Series with a raw, practical look at the invisible line between who we are and who we’re becoming. I break down what limiting beliefs really are, how they quietly script our choices, and why “just think positive” doesn’t work when your brain is built for comfort. Through stories, science made simple, and that unforgettable “bug-on-paper”...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how one “no” can drown out a hundred “yeses”? In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer , Terri unpacks the psychology of negativity bias —the mental habit that makes us fixate on rejection and overlook support. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone trying to bring a dream to life, this episode explores how that single voice of doubt can become lo...

Send us Fan Mail They say the richest place on earth is the graveyard—where the unwritten books, unsung songs, and unstarted businesses are buried. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer , I share a story that changed how I think about fear, timing, and taking action on my dreams. During a flight back from Amsterdam, I met a music executive who turned a midnight idea into a next-day mission. No...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where algorithms dictate what we see and opinions flood every corner of the internet, authenticity can feel like an uphill battle. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer , I dig into what it costs when we trade our true voice for popularity, approval, or fleeting trends. I share my own story of bending to feedback, chasing what “works,” and burning out—only to realize...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer: Out My Mind , Terri Nikki dives into one of the biggest dream-killers of all time: failure . We’ve all been there—hesitating to post, launch, or pitch because of the shame and embarrassment tied to getting it wrong. But what if failure isn’t a dead end? What if every misstep is actually data, timing, refinement, or wisdom in disguise? From...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Y'all! :) Terri here...  Are you stuck in your own head? Do the “voices in your head” keep telling you to wait, play it safe, or hold off until you feel ready? You’re not alone. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer , Terri Nikki gets real about the mental mind games every dreamer faces when it’s time to stop dreaming and start doing. We’ll break down what happens in y...

Send us Fan Mail Fear isn’t just a feeling—it’s a setting. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer: Out of My Mind , we break down how fear programs your mind, filters your choices, and shapes your reality. From the Dunning-Kruger effect to the pit of despair , inner critics to outside voices, I’m unpacking how fear sneaks in, where it hides, and how you can reset your relationship with it. If yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer: Out My Mind , I’m unpacking what it means to shrink yourself mentally, emotionally, and energetically . If you’ve ever second-guessed your light, quieted your voice, or made yourself smaller to fit in… this one's for you. This episode is real, raw, and mindset-first. We’re talking self-sabotage, overthinking, emotional shrinking...

Send us Fan Mail I FINALLY DID IT! I ADDED A VIDEO TO THE PODCAST! Whew. Took long enough. Not exactly what I wanted, but it couldn't wait. I had to get this out. Wanna see me? Click the link below to the pod and subscribe!!! https://youtu.be/02DZc6p-Mq4 Welcome to Season 2 of Thoughts of a Dreamer — Out My Mind. After over 100 episodes and a long-awaited visual relaunch, I’m back with storie...

Send us Fan Mail it's been forever, but I need some help. Tell me what you think. 

Send us Fan Mail Thank y'all for the fun.  Follow me on my NEW podcast - Thoughts of a Creative  Its be real. Be yourself. 

Send us Fan Mail Surprise surprise... :D Am I back? nah... but I'm here. I am transitioning and still getting used to this new new and I need time to adjust. However, I wanted to get this oldie out! When creating part time, those juices are flowing! No pressure. All passion. When creating full time, you have to wrangle your ever allusive, ambiguous creativity on a deadline. Its completely dif...

Send us Fan Mail You have a special creative in your life... they're screaming that you don't support them... what do they mean? They probably don't know either... so... just listen. :)  If you're dating an entrepreneur, creative, or dreamer... you need to hear this. We are DIFFERENT... hopefully you'll understand.  Much love!  T

Send us Fan Mail Confidence... you gotta have it. I'm sorry. All these low vibration... low confidence decisions??? bad for your health. :D not really, but really...  It's time to be delusional. Say it until you believe it. Eff what they say. Delulu. Feed into those delusions... safely. 

Send us Fan Mail I might be afraid of the big rooms... I think I may be skeptical.  Whenever we get new opportunities, most of us look like… 👀 is this for real?? It looks too good to be true… I can’t do that!! I don’t have the experience!!! Etc.. Well, I hate to tell you, if you keep waiting for your emotions to give you the warm and fuzzies, chances are… you’re not gonna move. Take a listen! Opr...

Send us Fan Mail I hate feeling like I can't do something, but it's easy for me to feel better about my decision NOT to do it. Howsoever... are you being HONEST with you? or... are you just following your internal script? Are you used to saying you can't do something so you pull from your "can't" bag? Well, whenever you feel you can't... take a listen! :) 

Send us Fan Mail Man... stop. If I had kept goin... I'd be in a different space. thats it. thats the description. 

Send us Fan Mail Dream big, they say... Just do it, they say... PUH-LEEEZE! How do I get these dreams out my head?!? I wanna see them in real life, but their soooo big my head and not so big in reality. What ta dooooo??? I'm Afraid To Dream Big - Mel Robbins 

Send us Fan Mail I promise this was crazy how this happened.  I can't make this up!! Just listen.  I'm learning about this self sabotage thing... The Mountain is You - Briana Wiest 

Send us Fan Mail its been months. why leave something you enjoy doing? two words. self sabotage.  I've been reading The Mountain is You by Briana Weist and I had to take a hard reset. This book has been everything for me and the kickstart back into this podcast. Y'all had some self sabatoge too? well, come on in... the water is nice. :D https://positivepsychology.com/self-sabotage/ https...