Episodes

Episode 4: December 20, 2024

Writer Caroline Donofrio returns to Here For Me to discuss her significant life events over the past year, focusing on her insights about grief and burnout. She reflects on her decision to quit, pivot, or pause in her work, which ultimately led to self-discovery and growth.

Episode 3: November 20, 2024

Lily Sais, a former school psychologist and founder of Peace From Within, shares her personal experiences with anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD, revealing how she found a simpler, more compassionate way to understand her emotions.

Episode 2: October 23, 2024

Author, podcast host, and consultant Cavanaugh James shares his journey from a childhood steeped in evangelical Christianity to a more authentic expression of self, particularly regarding his faith and sexuality. 

Episode 1: September 25, 2024

In the premiere episode of Season 5, Nicole opens up about her journey of choosing herself and living with purpose, not just because trauma forced her to do so, but because it’s what’s right for her.

Episode 7: May 22, 2024

As she prepares to bid farewell to San Diego, a city that has been both a safe haven and a catalyst for growth, Nicole reflects on the weight she has carried from the past five years. She shares her realization that some burdens are meant to be left behind, allowing for a newfound sense of freedom and alignment with the authentic self.

Episode 6: May 8, 2024

Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld shares her journey of overcoming the murder of her father when she was just 16 years old, the subsequent disconnection from her Jewish roots, and how her search for meaning led her to an integrated approach to Judaism, connecting people, and healing.

Episode 5: April 24, 2024

Lori Reising, founder of The Raw and Wild Hearts, reveals how personal struggles led her to the profound realization that her path transcends traditional motherhood to include the divine nurturing of the collective.

Episode 4: April 10, 2024

Jessalynn Biederstadt, a survivor of childhood sexual assault and the host of the Invisible Scars podcast, joins Nicole to share her harrowing journey of trauma, survival, and ultimately, resilience in this particularly moving episode.

Episode 3: March 27, 2024

Nicole reflects on the nonlinear nature of grief, and how it comes and goes, during this heartfelt episode that coincides with the 10th anniversary of her dear friend Michele’s passing.

Episode 2: March 13, 2024

Chad Bell, founder & CEO of Achilles Coffee Roasters, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Episode 1: February 28, 2024

Suzie Clark, founder of Female Leadership Collective, shares her journey in online entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and mistakes, and emphasizing the importance of aligning values, self-care, and defining success on personal terms.

Episode 9: January 24, 2024

Allie Casazza, mother, author, podcaster, and life coach, shares her journey of reviving and rediscovering herself, from overcoming religious oppression and mental health struggles to ending her marriage and rebuilding her business.

Episode 8: January 10, 2024

Celebrity stylist and Velvet’s Edge podcast host Kelly Henderson shares her healing journey from public betrayal to finding and embracing her true self. Kelly highlights the significance of the journey inward as pivotal steps toward fostering a happier, healthier life and more fulfilling relationships with others.

Episode 7: December 20, 2023

Anti-trafficking activist Alexandra Ford shares her heart-wrenching story from victim to survivor to advocate. Alexandra's candid, intense discussion of her survival journey and her subsequent efforts in anti-trafficking activism emphasize the importance of self-love, compassion, and individual interpretation of healing.

Episode 6: December 6, 2023

Podcaster Kelly Henderson of Velvet’s Edge interviews Nicole about her personal story of overcoming two health crises, leaving an abusive relationship, and finding herself again. Nicole shares how chronic stress, compounded by navigating a marriage overshadowed by narcissistic abuse and battling a rare form of cancer, compelled her to establish her own business while focusing on healing through storytelling and music.

Episode 5: November 22, 2023

Writer Jane Ratcliffe recounts her life-altering brain and head injury from a freak accident, and the debilitating symptoms she has battled for the past 25 years. Despite experiencing chronic pain and medical struggles, Jane's determination, resilience, and self-advocacy have helped her surmount these challenges.

Episode 4: November 8, 2023

PR agency founder & CEO Scout Sobel opens up about living with bipolar disorder and how she learned to manage it by finding safety in her emotional landscape, practicing rigorous self-care, and finding a path for herself as an entrepreneur.

Episode 3: October 25, 2023

Empowerment coach and spiritual guide Diana Min shares how she harnessed the power of sacred plant medicine to overcome the traumas of abuse, addiction, and mental illness—and how she now helps others do the same.

Episode 2: October 11, 2023

Clean beauty skincare founder Indie Lee takes us through her remarkable journey, from just going through the motions to being told she may have as little as six months to live, and ultimately building a thriving company.

Episode 1: September 27, 2023

Nicole introduces season 3 by sharing her powerful journey of prevailing over life's formidable “tower moments.” Join her as she explores the profound art of letting go, confronting inner shadows, and fear of speaking her truth, ultimately emerging on the path that was meant for her, shining brighter than ever, and demonstrating that one can prevail with resilience and renewal.

Bonus Episode: July 26, 2023

James Beard award-winning chef and author Renee Erickson and Nicole answer audience questions after Here For Me’s first-ever live show. Enjoy the inspiration and laughs from that magical night in Seattle.

Episode 7: May 17, 2023

Nicole hosts the Season 2 finale of Here For Me, sharing a recap of lessons learned, and what's ahead for Season 3. Tune in to hear next season’s theme and purpose.

Episode 6: May 3, 2023

James Beard award-winning chef and author Renee Erickson joins Here For Me’s first-ever live show, sharing how a college serving gig turned into a remarkable career as a renowned Seattle chef and restauranteur, and all the setbacks, detours, and lessons learned along the way.

Episode 5: April 19, 2023

Nicole speaks with parenting activist, author, and founder and CEO of Tilt Parenting, Debbie Reber, on her experience raising a differently wired child, detouring from “normal” and “should be,” and finding peace with riding the ebbs and flows of life and work.

Episode 4: April 5, 2023

Life coach, podcast host, and writer Catherine Andrews joins the show to share her transformative story of leaving a successful-on-paper life behind to find alignment in her soul’s purpose and provide tips on how you can do the same.

Episode 3: March 22, 2023

Accomplished writer and voice behind the successful newsletter Between a Rock and a Card Place, Caroline Donofrio joins Here For Me to discuss detours, trusting your intuition, using tarot as a tool for reflection, and how she found her own voice after years of writing for others.

Episode 2: March 8, 2023

Entrepreneur Lisa Ehrlich shares the story of her rise and fall in restaurant stardom and eventual entrepreneurship, a story of self-abandonment, rediscovery, and knowing when to ask for advice.

Episode 1: February 22, 2023

Nicole introduces season two by discussing divorce, detours, and rock ‘n’ roll. She shares how her renewed anthem for the next season of Here For Me, and life, revolves around honoring ourselves and taking detours in stride.

Episode 7: December 28, 2022

Nicole hosts a special-edition season interlude reflecting on lessons learned in the first season of Here For Me, and shares an important personal announcement.

Episode 6: December 14, 2022

Author, podcast host, and media mogul Zibby Owens shares her experiences with loss, finding love, wasting no time, and learning to trust her gut.

Episode 5: November 30, 2022

Actor Jay Huguley shares how losing part of his vision led him down a scary health path, ultimately learning the meaning of friendship and appreciating all life has to offer.

Episode 4: November 16, 2022

Schema therapist Shirin Peykar shares her expertise and own experience with narcissistic abuse, discussing how narcissism is a spectrum disorder, and how schema therapy aids in healing from abuse and trauma.

Episode 3: November 2, 2022

Hollywood musician and songwriter Derek Vanderhorst shares his own cancer story, detailing how losing it all helped him learn the power of friendship, being present, and saying “no.”

Episode 2: September 6, 2022

Losing multiple layers of skin and all her toenails was Nicole Christie’s first wake-up call, but not her last.

Episode 1: September 5, 2022

In June 2019, a stress-induced autoimmune response in Nicole Christie’s body led to her losing multiple layers of skin and all her toenails, yet gave her the gift of seeing how she needed to change how she showed up in the world—and for herself.