Life Coaching with Nikole (2026)

08/04/2025

Throughout my life, I have weaved in and out of many communities, dancing on the outskirts of each, afraid to truly be seen or steady in any of them. I’ve always felt different, misunderstood. As I struggled with bouts of anxiety and depression along the journey, I pulled away from community even more. There was a time where I was truly frightened by people, afraid that everyone was going to hurt me. Yet, something in me yearned for that sense of belonging. Only over the last couple of years have I felt ready to seek community again after spending time re-discovering myself.

Becoming part of the Golden Womb and attending this retreat felt like a full circle moment, a true initiation into this new chapter of life where I know I’m ready to be part of community again. The sense of safety and belonging that I felt this weekend was surreal, it felt like coming home. It also brought to light the areas where I’m still healing and need to let go of the past stories that are no longer serving me.

I now see community as adding more abundance to my life. I see myself as belonging to many different communities, although I must say this one holds a special place in my heart. As a space that allows me to breathe and relax into my authentic self more and more every time I enter it.

I’m still and will always be a work in progress. I acknowledge that there are still parts of me that are afraid of being fully seen in all of my wildness. I am devoted to continuing to unravel these parts until the only thing left is raw and untamed. I am ready to enjoy the sweetness and fullness that life has to offer.

I feel hopeful that more inclusive, synarchic spaces like this will be part of the society that we are all building together. I trust that all will unfold exactly as it is meant to.

17/02/2025

ECONOMIC (ABUNDANCE) FACTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY

The last factor of sustainability is Economic (Abundance). By expanding abundance in your life and others, you can help to improve long-term stability and resilience in an ever-changing world.

To live in abundance is NOT solely based on financial and economic considerations, although that is covered under this category. Abundance also applies to mindset, the overall quality of our health and wellness, the depth of our connections, the contribution of our unique skills and gifts to society, the ways in which we give back to the community and participate in decision-making activities through service.

One common complaint I’ve heard throughout my years in the sustainability sector is that the sustainable choice doesn’t always align with the lower cost option. Therefore, there is little incentive to make it. Although the financial investment of making more sustainable choices might be more costly upfront, it usually results in higher cost savings in the long run! Examples of this include reduced healthcare costs when prioritizing your health and wellness regimen, creation of more opportunities for higher pay and promotions in your career when investing in self-growth and continuing education, and lowering utility costs through installing energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy sources into your home.

I’ll also note that intentional CHOICE is key in living a more sustainable lifestyle – We are the consumers, and where we spend our money drives market best practices. By spending money on products from companies who are prioritizing sustainability, ethical practices, and represent your aligned values, you are making a difference in the ways businesses choose to operate.

I hope these posts have been informative. If you’d like to learn more, feel free to read my “Living Sustainably – Free Offering” which is linked in my bio.

14/02/2025

SYNERGIES, “RIPPLE EFFECTS” and MOTIVATION

One of my favorite words is synergy! It means “the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.” I light up when I recognize SYNERGIES out in the world and the work I do. In the coaching industry, we refer to this as “ripple effects.”

You may be thinking WHY SHOULD I CARE about sustainable living? One of my favorite things that I’ve observed by incorporating more sustainable practices into my everyday life is realizing that they are typically also synergistic with a lifestyle that enhances my overall well-being over the long-term.

In my previous post, I made the connection between how spending time in nature (environmental benefit) can improve your health and well-being (social benefit), but it also is typically the lower cost or free option (economic benefit).

As a second example, sourcing your food from farms implementing sustainable practices (e.g. regenerative, ethical) reduces your environmental footprint on the planet and promotes healthy soils for future generations (environmental benefit). It also ensures you have high quality food to boost your overall health and well-being (social benefit). Lastly, it supports your local farming economy and holds farms accountable for using ethical and sustainable techniques (economic benefit).

The next time that you make a choice, can you think to yourself, what are the potential synergies or “ripple effects” into each of these three areas: environmental, social, and economic? Leading a more intentional, sustainable lifestyle requires this daily contemplation and discernment, while actually experiencing these “ripple effects” will boost your motivation to keep going and building the habits that support this lifestyle

31/01/2025

SOCIAL (QUALITY OF LIFE) FACTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY

Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I posted on this topic, but it feels very present to revisit based on current events. I created this “Wheel of Sustainable Lifestyle Framework” last year partially as a creative outlet, but also because I wanted to synthesize the information I’ve learned with my background in sustainability and life coaching to help educate people on how they can live a more empowered life through more intentional and sustainable living.

These posts are meant to provide examples of how you can take action in your everyday life to feel like you are making a positive impact on the world, while also practicing sovereignty in making decisions that align for you.

The second factor of sustainability or Social (Quality of Life) centers around improving our overall health and well-being on an individual and societal level. Topics include holistic health and wellness, equity and social justice, preservation of historic and cultural resources, fostering a “sense of place” in our communities, and supporting equitable access to quality education for all.

I’d love to hear about actions that you have taken or would like to take to promote this factor of sustainability within your life.

01/01/2025

Welcome 2025!
My word for this year is Agape.
Unconditional love for Mother Earth and all beings.
Unconditional love for Spirit.
Unconditional love for family, friends, and community.
Unconditional love for Self.
We are all interconnected 🫶

Most years I find myself making a list of goals or thinking of the person I want to become, but it feels really good allowing the space for this word to be my North compass. I trust that no matter what this next year brings, leaning into agape will divinely direct, realign, and redirect the path along the way.

Feeling immense gratitude for life and for the growth that 2024 has gifted me. Sending you all love for this new year 💛

05/12/2024

VAN GOGH, MENTAL HEALTH and NATURE 🌿

Nature can serve as a place of respite, restoration, and inspiration if we allow the space for it. I went to the Getty Museum twice in the last couple of months and of course I had to walk through the Van Gogh exhibit. It was a short exhibit that only showed his painting called “Irises”.

What stuck out to me was not seeing his beautiful work in person, but learning the history behind the painting. Van Gogh created it while he spent a year in a psychiatric hospital in the South of France in 1889. It was noted how the only time he was really able to go outside was in the hospital garden where he slowly found inspiration to paint again, which he talked about in letters he wrote to his brother.

It highlights an example of how our connection to nature can have a healing impact on our mental health and overall well-being, and our creative force.

When thinking about the mental health struggles that Van Gogh experienced throughout his life, it adds such a deeper meaning and feeling within the scenes he painted. Looking at that painting, I could feel myself in his shoes in the garden that day, with the sun on my face and the vibrant colors of the irises giving a sense of inspiration with their beauty.

The next time you are having a difficult day, I hope you remember this story of Van Gogh and look to nature as he did. And remember that sometimes the most beautiful creations can come from even the darkest of places.

03/12/2024

ENVIRONMENTAL (ECOLOGICAL) FACTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY 🌳

Living sustainably begins with understanding our impact on the environment. The way we interact with nature can result in a range of impacts from degradation, minimization, protection, and restoration. If you want to start connecting with this category of sustainability, you can first begin with thinking about your own connection to nature – Do you have a favorite place in nature? Do you seek out nature when you need to restore your energy or get clarity?

As empowered humans, we have the ability to make conscious choices in our daily lives that reduce our carbon footprint, preserve natural resources, support biodiversity, and improve resilience to climate change. There is much that we can learn from not only mimicking natural systems but also from finding ways to connect to ancestral wisdom to see how indigenous tribes lived in harmony with nature. There are also SYNERGIES between the actions you can take to improve your own health and well-being that also positively impact the environment.

I’ve included example actions above for four main environmental categories listed in my “Living Sustainably as an Empowered Human” offering (linked above), and I’d love to know which of these you’d feel empowered to try!

Lastly, if you’re interested in joining a world-wide, online community that is building a wilder world, check out Wildya (https://wildya.earth)! They donate 15% of their revenue towards nature protection and restoration, and provide resources for connection, education, job opportunities, and more.

20/11/2024

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been talking about intentional and sustainable living. Some of you might be wondering WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?

Sustainability is made up of three categories, including environmental, social, and economic (or governance) factors. I briefly summarize what each factor relates to here and I encourage you to come up with your own definition based on what resonates for you in my free offering “Living Sustainably as an Empowered Human” (linked in bio) so that you can start to connect it to your life.

Over the coming weeks, I will be diving deeper into each of the categories and how you can synergize different areas of your life to enhance your overall well-being while also living a more purpose-driven life!

If you want to learn more, feel free to reach out to connect 🤗 I’d love to know how this feels relevant in your life or resonates with you!

30/10/2024

Living each day with more INTENTION has become a priority in my life. To me, living intentionally is seeking to make conscious choices every day that align with my core values and higher self. Many of us do this in some way, but may not always prioritize it as a guiding principle in our lives.

In a world where there are continuously rising social issues and epidemics impacting us and those that we love, taking action to live this way can help us find long-term solutions for the future. It helps us identify areas where we can improve our lives and the world around us. It is an opportunity to reclaim self-empowerment and reconnects us back to ourselves, others and nature.

If you want to start living more intentionally today, the first step is to think of ways to disrupt the “autopilot” mode of your typical schedule. Slow down and be more present with your daily actions. Engage all your sense in each experience. Take a moment to breathe deeply and stretch before reaching for your phone. Savor your morning drink. Take 5-10 minutes breaks to detox from screens. Get outside a couple of times a day.

See how being more intentional with your choices positively impacts your daily mood, moments of inspiration and creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Observe how beginning with small habits can be a starting point to build momentum in your life.

24/10/2024

Do you ever feel like you’re putting so much effort out in certain areas of your life and not getting it back? It can be so discouraging when you feel like your intentions are in the right place and you are putting in the work, and not being or received or recognized.

I found myself feeling this this morning.. feeling like I’m receiving so many No’s in response to what I’m putting out. But this morning, as I felt into this tight feeling in my chest, I realized that I haven’t actually figured what I want. How can I truly be putting in the right effort if I’m looking for answers or for the universe to tell me what to do? I know what to do but I am also still staying in my comfort zone in so many ways, not truly putting myself out there. And then I think of all the areas where my energy IS being received and reciprocated and how beautiful those moments are and should be weighted more.

I think, many times I am just asking myself the negatively-framed questions and focusing my energy on the wrong things instead of following the little signs along the way that are showing me where to focus my energy. So for now, I will lean deeper into the spaces where my energy IS being reciprocated, stay courageous, and hope that I gain my momentum from there.

I hope that if this resonates with some of you, you feel a little less alone. 💛

04/10/2024

When you have been doing the inner work and feel like a better or more healed version of yourself and are making progress towards who you want to be…

Do you ever feel caught between an outdated and current version of yourself? Do you catch yourself falling back into undesirable habits or reactions when you’re around old friends and family or have shifted back into autopilot mode?

Once we grow past certain points, we reach a crossroads where it is necessary to be intentional in our actions and choose who we are going to be moving forward. Teeter tottering between different versions of yourself can keep you stuck in limbo and unable to truly step into your full potential.

If you have a desire to change your life but keep getting sucked back into what feels comfortable (even if it is not necessarily good for you), you are not alone. It isn’t about seeking perfection, but becoming aware of where you are still holding yourself back.

If you truly believe a different way of living and being is right for you, you owe it to yourself and all the work you’ve been doing to “pick a lane” and see where it takes you.

Remember that long-term change requires intention and aligned action in order to move towards a specific direction.

27/09/2024

Last week, I attended an intimate fall equinox ceremony hosted by my dear friend and it was a deeply spiritual and restorative experience. Some of the things we went around the circle discussing were what we are letting go of, the growth we can see looking back, what we are now harvesting, and what we desire for this next season.

As I reflected back on the last six months since embarking on a completely different life path, it feels like several years have passed. The growing pains that I’ve experienced and the death and rebirth of my identity has felt exponential. There was a time where I questioned whether I would ever make it through and keep going.

But as I sat there in that ceremony, I felt a profound peace within myself for the first time in a long time. A knowing that regardless of what happens next, where I’m at has been integral for me to step into my authentic self and heal old wounds. I now look at taking risks and getting out of my comfort zone as being an indicator of success, because for the longest time I felt stuck and unable to move forward in my life. I am harvesting my peace.

If you’re currently going through something difficult in your life that is bringing you fear and uncertainty, I hope this can be a reminder that there is growth in the pain and it is not for nothing. I encourage you to look at what this situation is teaching you and who you are becoming from it. Are you becoming more resilient? Letting go of old expectations that are no longer serving you? Learning to stop repeating certain patterns? To create better boundaries?

Whatever it is, you are not alone. Keep going.. you will find your peace.

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