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99: REUNION EPISODE - Nicol Hodges - ELEVATING collective growth; Connection; Prioritizing Self to be able to care for others

August 11, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 98

This is my FIRST Reunion episode!

I first interviewed Nicol on Episode #54 in November 2023.

We recently reconnected and discussed how cool it would be to have people back on the podcast to see what has changed in one or two years...so here we are!!

Nicol is all about wellness and connection.

She believes in showing up and helping others do the same.

Nicol has a book that she is updating: Time to RISE Get Fit and Stay There

She has created Gratitude Journals so grab those and her book at Barnes and Noble!

We chat about:

Elevating collective growth

Her RISE sessions

Being an exercise specialist

Surrounded by good people

Connecting with people and understanding why they think the way they think

The importance of finding what makes you happy

Practicing being gentle with self