Welcome back to the What Nik Knows Podcast! I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and you’re about to listen to my most cherished episode ever! I recorded an episode with my husband, Jarrod! We’ve been talking about this the entire time I’ve had my podcast - that we should record our conversations and While our son snoozed soundly away we recorded an episode together and today is the day you finally get to hear one of them.

As you’ll hear today, Jarrod, is a very special person and I’m not just saying that because he’s my husband. He’s an incredible father, leader, and friend. His philosophy on life is so profound so grab your notebooks and get ready to write things down. I guarantee you’ll ask yourself, “is this guy always so positive?” And to answer the question, YES…yes he is.

I should have known that my husband would wear multiple hats in our life… my parents were the same growing up. Therapists, parents, friends, etc. That’s what Jarrod is for me- he’s all the things. Husband, father, best friend, coach, partner, inspiration, guide, and so much more. I’ve had the honor of watching him blossom into himself over the past 10 years and it’s been such a gift.

Jarrod is currently a Director of Operations at Insight Global, a Professional Services organization, where he has spent the last 9.5 years of his career. He is currently in the midst of a transition to Managing Director of Culture and Leadership Strategy where he will focus on culture change and leadership development under the building blocks of Emotional Intelligence and Personal Development. Jarrod has been in leadership the past 8 years, is a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM), and has taught Mindfulness and Personal Development practices within his organization. He lives in Encinitas, CA with his wife of 5.5 years Nikki, his 15 month old son Jake, and dog Pax. Jarrod's core philosophy centers around taking care of yourself first before you can take care of others and the world around you.

Here’s a few things you’ll hear on today’s episode:

1. How to support your partner while going through postpartum
2. How to create more balance in relationships through communication
3. What steps to take in order to improve your communication skills
4. Why putting yourself first is the important and SELFLESS thing you’ll ever do
5. What the mental load looks like in men
6. An inside look into Transcendental Meditation and how it can be a gateway into personal development

AND SO. MUCH. MORE.

This episode is LIVE on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and iHeartRadio! Jarrod is never on instagram but you can connect with him on Linkedin if you have additional questions you’ll like to ask him about. I’d love to hear your thoughts on toady’s episode so please rate + share with your friends!