A Dose of Nicki

Nicki Poleon
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Looking for a safe space to get some food for thought and a good laugh along the way? Pull up a chair. A Dose of Nicki is a personal development podcast hosted by Nicki. Every week, Nicki shares real stories from everyday life about relationships, self awareness, and personal growth, then turns each one into a lesson you can carry into your week. She calls it your dose. Each episode is warm, honest, a little funny, and under 15 minutes, like chatting it up with a good friend who tells it like it is. New episodes weekly. Want to go deeper? The companion guided journal, A Dose of Nicki: A Guided Journal for Women Who Are Done Playing Small, is available now on Amazon. Let's connect and trust the process.

  1. 14h ago

    Who Told You To Wait: Breaking the Habit of Giving Yourself Permission to Stall

    Nicki asks the question most people never think to ask themselves: who told you to wait? Drawing on her own story of recording the opening of her very first episode over and over, trying to perfect every word before anyone could criticize it, she unpacks what happens when we try to create and edit at the same time, the difference between wise waiting and quiet stalling, what Harvard research reveals about why small wins matter more than motivation, and a question from Genesis that still speaks to the voices we obey. With humor, honesty, and a delete button that got far too much use, she offers three simple questions to help listeners stop waiting on permission and take the first small step toward what they have been putting off. Whether it is a business, a book, a conversation, or a comeback, this episode is a reminder that nobody is coming with a permission slip.  Tune in.

  2. 5d ago

    Why Your Passion Does Not Need an Apology: On Intensity, Communication, and Being Told to Calm Down

    Nicki unpacks two little words that have never calmed anybody down. Starting with a family game night where one board game category sent a cardboard pyramid flying across the room, she explores why being told to calm down stings, what tone policing really is, and what Harvard research reveals about turning nervous energy into fuel instead of shutting it off. With humor, honesty, and a kettle that refuses to be quiet, she offers three simple questions to help you direct your intensity without dimming it, plus a gentler phrase to use when you are the one tempted to say calm down. Whether you have been called too loud, too much, or too intense, this episode is your permission to stop apologizing for caring.  Tune in.

  3. Sep 14

    The Cycle That Never Ends: A True Story About Shortcuts, Housing, and Running From the Bill

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki tells the story of someone she has watched repeat the same painful cycle for decades, always losing housing, always needing to be bailed out, and always finding a shortcut instead of doing the real work required to build something stable. She traces the pattern from the story that earns sympathy, to the slow slide into missed payments and broken promises, to the inevitable disappearance once the truth catches up. Underneath the frustration is a clear and honest lesson about what happens when someone keeps choosing temporary relief over lasting repair. It is a sharp, unflinching look at how avoidance and shortcuts do not erase consequences, they only delay them. Tune in.

  4. Sep 7

    How I Saved Sixty Dollars and Stopped a Grocery Store Argument: A Stewardship Story

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki opens Season 4 with a story about outsmarting a recurring grocery store standoff with her husband. Instead of arguing over which day to shop or whose approach was right, she quietly did her own homework, compared circulars, and handled her shopping on her own terms, ending up sixty dollars ahead without a single argument. She uses the story to unpack a deeper lesson about stewardship, not just of money but of personal peace, and what happens when someone stops trying to control another person's cooperation and instead focuses entirely on their own preparation. It is a candid, funny, and ultimately practical look at managing conflict, expectations, and money inside a long-term relationship. Tune in.

  5. Aug 24

    Before you go, a love letter to this season

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki pauses before closing out Season 3 to do something she has never done before. She writes her listeners a love letter. From the frustration that opened the season to the love that carried it through, she looks back at twenty-five episodes of growth, awareness, and becoming and speaks directly to the people who made it all worthwhile. To the ride or dies who have been there since Season 1 and to the new listeners who found their way here somewhere in the middle, this one is for you. Because before we go, some things needed to be said.  Tune in.

  6. Aug 17

    Sisterhood comes with limits

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki gets into a conversation that every woman and every man can relate to because the dynamics of loyalty, purpose, and expectations do not discriminate. Sisterhood comes with limits and understanding those limits is actually what makes it work. From the different roles each sister plays in your circle to knowing whose circle you are actually in, this episode is an honest conversation about showing up, staying in your lane, and letting the pride do what the pride was built to do.  Tune in.

  7. Jun 1

    How much does it cost for your impatience?

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki might hit a nerve about one of the most expensive habits we never think to budget for: impatience. From skipping the grocery circular to skimming a critical email to pushing through a yellow light, Nicki walks through the everyday moments where the urge to rush quietly costs us more than we realize, in money, in relationships, and in peace of mind. With her signature honesty and a few confessions of her own, she challenges listeners to consider what patience actually looks like in practice and why the people who have mastered it tend to make better decisions, spend less time fixing mistakes, and hold on to more of what matters.  Because patience does not just feel good. It pays.  Tune in.

  8. May 20

    What are you feeding?

    In this episode of A Dose of Nicki, Nicki asks one simple question that runs deeper than it appears. What are you feeding? Join her as she explores the patterns we all fall into when we consistently give our energy, time, and attention to things that drain us rather than grow us. From the dynamics we tolerate to the thoughts we water without realizing it, this episode is an honest look at what happens when we are the ones holding the spoon.  Tune in and discover what becomes possible when you finally redirect your water toward everything in your life that is waiting to bloom.

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Looking for a safe space to get some food for thought and a good laugh along the way? Pull up a chair. A Dose of Nicki is a personal development podcast hosted by Nicki. Every week, Nicki shares real stories from everyday life about relationships, self awareness, and personal growth, then turns each one into a lesson you can carry into your week. She calls it your dose. Each episode is warm, honest, a little funny, and under 15 minutes, like chatting it up with a good friend who tells it like it is. New episodes weekly. Want to go deeper? The companion guided journal, A Dose of Nicki: A Guided Journal for Women Who Are Done Playing Small, is available now on Amazon. Let's connect and trust the process.

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  • Creator
    Nicki Poleon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Dose of Nicki
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