If It Were Me

If It Were Me

The "If It Were Me" podcast hosted by Dr. Nikki Tobias, a certified life coach, with experience working in student affairs, crisis management, domestic violence, and addiction. Her clients and friends enjoy her straight talk, knowledgeable, and caring style, how she hears what you said and didn't say, and how quickly she gets to the truth of the matter. Honoring each person's need to have agency and input in their own lives, Dr. Nikki will often be heard saying "if it were me" when asked for advice. So, listen in, see that you might learn, and decide what you would do, if it were you.

Episodes

July 30, 2025 40 mins

In this vulnerable real and raw episode, I share the audio from the testimony I shared at a Celebrate Recovery meeting a few months ago. I ask you to listen with an open heart and an open mind, and lots of grace.


*Disclaimer: The people named in this testimony may have different memories of these events or describe them differently, but as they are my memories, I stand by them, and as they are my memories, they are what has impa...

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I made an episode about Celebrate Recovery (CR), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings and what they have in common and different. This episode shares information about the 12-steps and about the "searching and fearless moral inventory" as well. Take a listen and let you know what you think! #recovery #sobriety #CelebrateRecover #CR #AA #NA #alcoholicsanonymous #narcoticsanonymous #sobercurious ...

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October 28, 2024 25 mins

Hey friends! I intended for this to be a #PocketPod but it got a little long... so it's an episode. Let's talk about transference vs. projection and give you some examples of both. When others have BIG reactions to who we are, it might not be about us after all.


#selfcoaching #lifecoach #DrNikki #projection #transference #GroundedVision IfItWereMe

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Hey friends! It's been a little while since I've released a podcast, so I wanted to catch you up on what's been happening in my life, and talk to you about my newest learning - being Values Driven versus Goals Driven.


#SelfCoaching #Speaking #DrNikki #GroundedVision #ValuesDriven #LifeCoach #podcast #IfItWereMe

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Hey friends! I was teaching tonight and got on a bit of a "soapbox" about the "truth" of things versus our perspective of things. I decided it could make a good "Pocket Pod" - so listen in and let me know what you think! #GroundedVision #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #selfcoaching #perspective

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Hey hey my friends! I'm back - and with a new idea... to offer some shorter podcast episodes that are a quick idea or question... something you can use right away or something to ponder. I hope you'll like these (still passionate and informative) "Pocket Pods!"


#GroundedVision #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #speaker #podcast #connect #relationship #communication

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In episode 14, we talk through the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Many people have heard about the 5 love languages, but hopefully this reinspires us to love one another well, and according to the Platinum Rule!

#lovelanguages #selfcoaching #lifecoaching #groundedvision #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #wordsofaffirmation #qualitytime #gifts #actsofservice #physicaltouch


What's your love language? What's your language o...

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April 28, 2024 61 mins
After several "heavy" topics and episodes, and with some new learning, I want to share with you a bunch of self care ideas I've been trying and see what works for you! Please message me with songs you use in your personal concerts or with self care techniques you use that work! #GroundedVision #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #selfcare #stress #trauma #selfcoach #lifecoach #heal
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April 7, 2024 41 mins

This episode is a tough one to do and a tough one to listen to... This is about the loss of another beloved pet, my dog Cody. He passed suddenly and tragically. In the moment, I noticed my thoughts spiraling and "captured" them and replaced them with thoughts that served me better.


#GroundedVision #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #grief #brokenhearted #lifecoaching #selfcoaching #perspective #selfcare

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March 27, 2024 27 mins

Let's take a quick look at journaling - how it helps us, why we don't do it, how we can start, and lots of ideas about what to write about. There are even a few powerhouse questions to answer in your journal!


#DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #IfItWereMe #podcast #GroundedVision #journal #mindset

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March 25, 2024 45 mins

This tool, created by Brooke Castillo of the Life Coach School, has singlehandedly changed the way I think which changes my behaviors. It's a free and quick method for thinking things that serve you better!


#DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #ifitwereme #podcast #Selfcoaching #mindset #addiction #selfhelp #thinkbetterdobetter #thoughts #Feelings #uplevel


Self Coaching Model image: https://thelifecoachschool.com/self-coaching-m...

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March 16, 2024 52 mins

In this series on Boundaries, we finish up with a quick self-assessment on your safety, discuss language you can use to institute your boundaries, and some cautions to take when you start instituting boundaries.


#Boundaries #IfItWereMe #DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #selfcoaching #lifecoaching #selfcare #GroundedVision #communication #healthyrelationships


Book: Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend

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March 13, 2024 60 mins

We continue the conversation from Part One on Boundaries - We talk about hurt vs. harm, choice and commitment, saying "no," and we finish with Dr. Nikki's steps for creating, instituting, and enforcing boundaries. #DrNikki #GroundedVision #DrNikkiTobias #boundaries #communication #selfcare #ifitwereme #selfcoaching #lifecoach

Book: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

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March 10, 2024 53 mins

Do you sometimes dread taking a call from someone, or seeing them at an event? Are you angry or anxious more often than makes sense to you? Do you struggle with how to ask for what you need or to enforce the boundaries you set? If so, this episode is for you! It's just part one of a multipart series on Boundaries, but it's a good foundation for the conversation.


#DrNikki #GroundedVision #DrNikkiTobias #boundaries #co...

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March 6, 2024 40 mins

Are you making a big decision about a purchase, a job/career, someone to date, where to attend college or what degree to pursue? If so, my Four Columns for Clarity (FCFC) will help!


The Four Columns for Clarity can be downloaded for FREE with your name and email address at https://9787-nikki.systeme.io/b6195b66.


Book a coaching session with me through www.groundedvision.net.


#DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #IfItWereMe #...

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March 3, 2024 23 mins
Please note - this episode was recorded a couple years ago, but the vulnerability and learnings are still relevant. #GroundedVision #DrNikki #NikkiTobias #lifecoach #uplevel #grief #selfcoach
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February 28, 2024 39 mins

In the last installment of Nikki-isms, you'll learn some ways to show up differently in the world. Learn more about the "lingo" Dr. Nikki uses with clients and friends alike!


#GroundedVision #DrNikki #NikkiTobias #lifecoach #uplevel

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February 25, 2024 38 mins

It's another dose of Dr. Nikki and her "Nikki-isms" - so you can build a foundation on the "lingo" she uses regularly with clients and friends alike!


#GroundedVision #DrNikki #NikkiTobias #lifecoach #selfhelp #uplevel

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February 19, 2024 23 mins

In this episode Dr. Nikki introduces you to phrases she uses commonly so you'll know what they mean if/when you hear them in future episodes!

#DrNikki #DrNikkiTobias #GroundedVision #IfItWereMe #LifeCoach #SelfHelp

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February 19, 2024 22 mins

We figured for this first episode we should have Dr. Nikki introduce herself!


#DrNikki #GroundedVision #DrNikkiTobias #IfItWereMe

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