Heal & Grow with Nickie
Join your host, Nickie Kromminga Hill, and her guests on a journey of personal stories and insights into healing and growth from past and current trauma. The focus is on fostering true connections through conversations centered around vulnerability and authenticity. The goal is to collectively heal and find opportunities for growth, promoting a sense of togetherness.
Episodes
60 episodes
New Year, No Resolutions
In today's episode, I trade resolutions for acceptance and lay out a kinder way for me to move through the year with ADHD and ME/CFS. I share real examples of dropping the mask, keeping what works, and asking for support while staying true to m...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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22:04
58. Dealing with my Dental Shame
In today's episode, I open up about dental shame, money, pain, and why naming it out loud can shrink fear. From braces and veneers to bruxism, root canals, and insurance gaps, I map a no‑shame path back to care and choose rest over pressu...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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21:59
57. Grief, Grit, And Small Joys
Some stories feel too heavy to carry alone. This one begins with a father who fought through years of fragile health, rallied longer than anyone expected, and then left quickly—leaving behind gratitude for the extra time and a grief that still ...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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18:22
56. You Get What You Need
Nickie shares three significant personal updates while reflecting on the painful impact of the recent Minneapolis school shooting and the challenge of maintaining hope during difficult times.• Discovering her father has no recollection ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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20:17
55. Shorty Got Low
Dance has always been a part of my life, and as I got closer to turning 50, I had my eye on something new and exciting: auditioning for the Minnesota Timberwolves Senior Dance Team. I’d been counting down the years until I hit the minimum...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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17:23
54. Start with Hello
Sometimes the people who shape us most profoundly aren't the ones we're born to, but those who choose us. My grandmother Claudy—who passed away on June 27th—wasn't my biological grandmother, but she created a space in her heart and her home tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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7:35
53. Breakthrough
Have you ever wondered where your deepest insecurities originate? Today's breakthrough therapy session revealed a stunning connection between my recurring abandonment dreams and childhood experiences I'd never questioned.What childhood ...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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16:35
52. Fifty and Thriving
Turning fifty has never felt so liberating! I've recently celebrated this milestone birthday and can't wait to share how different the reality of fifty feels compared to what I expected. Remember all those "over the hill" jokes about forty? Wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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7:46
51. The Episode of Delights
hDiscover the secret to finding joy in the everyday as I embark on a journey inspired by Ross Gay's "The Book of Delights." What if the key to happiness lies in the small, often-overlooke...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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21:04
50. The Blackberry Lemonito Mix-Up
Nickie's unexpected experience with an accidental cocktail sparks a reflection on sobriety and personal concerns around mistakes. The episode encourages listeners to consider how they approach perceived failures in their lives, reminding them t...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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14:38
49. Missing Person
Nickie’s return to the podcast unveils her struggles with chronic illness, isolation, and grief. Through vulnerability and reflection, she explores themes of support, identity, and the redefinition of success during dark times. • Ackno...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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24:56
48. Size 12
Can the way parents talk about their own bodies shape their children's self-esteem for years to come? Witness the lasting effects of generational attitudes toward body image as I share personal memories from my childhood, like the shopping trip...
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Episode 48
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11:47
47. Happy New Year!
Ever felt the need for a fresh start but didn't know when or how to begin? Join me, as I share my story of celebrating a midyear "Happy New Year" on June 20th, aligned with the summer solstice. This new beginning is my way of reducing stress an...
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Episode 47
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14:20
46. A Conversation with LeAnn Slama
Have you ever felt like you're not quite good enough, even when your achievements say otherwise? My friend Leanne Slama knows that feeling all too well. Join us as we reminisce about our days at Valleyfair Amusement Park and share some laughs o...
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Episode 46
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38:15
45. A Conversation with Chris Karki
Imagine being a student teacher grappling with the chaos that follows a devastating tornado. In this episode, Chris Karki and I recount the challenges of navigating a path back to normalcy amidst such destruction, from the practical h...
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Episode 45
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1:01:06
44. Don't Call Me Old
I'm aging, but don't call me old! As I stand on the precipice of my 49th birthday, I can't help but intertwine the nostalgic celebration with a candid conversation about aging. Numbers may define our years, but they don't capture the essence of...
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Episode 44
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10:45
43. ADHD and Me
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Episode 43
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27:39
42. A Conversation with Zoe Courneya
Sobriety often emerges quietly, tucked away from public view, but in today's discussion, Zoe and I invite you into the intimate realm of our sober journeys. Our dialogue dances around the pursuit of clarity without the crutch of alcohol and the...
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Episode 42
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54:47
41. A Conversation with Patty Mathews
When Patty Mathews sent me a heartfelt card six weeks after my mother's passing, little did we know it would spark a conversation about the layers of healing and the true fabric of support. It's these moments that Patty and I unwrap in this lat...
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Episode 41
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1:00:42
40. A Conversation with Kris Jenson, Part Two
In an emotionally rich episode, Kris opens up about her niece's battle with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and how an inspiring exchange with Dr. Doris Taylor turned personal loss into a life-affirming mission. Kris' entrepreneurial story evol...
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Episode 40
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29:12
39. A Conversation with Kris Jenson: Part One
When Kristine Jenson opens up about the raw journey of loss and rebirth that sculpted her life, you can't help but be drawn into the emotion of her narrative. Her intimate connection with nature, and the solace found in yoga and meditation, map...
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Episode 39
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41:32
38. Feeling Griefy: Embracing the Journey Through Grief and Loss
Join me as I return from my unplanned hiatus to share the profound lessons learned from my own encounters with loss. The landscape of grief is complex, and in this episode, I peel back the layers of emotion that surround my dad's ho...
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Episode 38
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17:32
37. Express Yourself: Moments of Healing in Times of Pain
Join me as I open my heart to you about the anniversaries of my mother's passing and my father's cancer diagnosis, sharing the raw edges of loss and the societal pressures to wear a mask of positivity. This conversation extends a g...
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Episode 37
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13:34