In this episode of Nancy & Nicole: Real Life RealTalk, we talk about the in-between — that frustrating space where you’re showing up, doing the work, trying to stay aligned… and the results just aren’t here yet.

You’re not in your groove. Things feel sticky. And it’s easy to spiral into comparison, doubt, or hiding.

We unpack how to recognize the signs (snippiness, friction, story spirals), and how to shift your energy without forcing outcomes. Nicole shares how “proof it’s working” can still exist even when business proof isn’t showing up, and Nancy offers the reminder she keeps coming back to: you can’t steer a parked car.

The core message is simple: you don’t need a giant breakthrough. You need a reset — connection, small action, and a daily practice that brings you back to trust.

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In this episode of Nancy & Nicole: Real Life Real Talk, we explore the tension between being nice and being honest — and why so many of us (especially women) default to people-pleasing even when it costs us clarity, results, and self-trust.

We unpack the stories many of us learned early, like “nice is the price of inclusion,” and how those beliefs show up in our work, friendships, and high-stakes conversations. Usingreal-life examples from real estate — pricing strategy, prepping a home, and navigating client boundaries — we talk about why being “nice” can sometimes be the least helpful option, and how honest conversations (when delivered well)are often the kindest thing we can offer.

The deeper shift we explore: honesty isn’t just about outcomes or relationships. It’s about who you want to be in the world — and whether you can put your head on the pillow at night knowing you showed up in alignment.

We all carry stories about what it takes to want more in life—more joy, more connection, more meaning.

In this episode, Nancy and Nicole explore the deeply ingrained beliefs around effort, sacrifice, and worthiness, and question whether wanting more truly requires doing more.

Along the way, they unpack the subtle but powerful shift from hoping something will work out to trusting yourself enough to receive it.

This is a reflective, real-time conversation about unlearning old assumptions, noticing where ease is already present, and allowing a different way forward to emerge.

This week’s planned episode didn’t feel right to release.

So I recorded a solo reflection on collective grief, exhaustion, and how we keep showing up — for ourselves and for one another — when the world feels heavy.

One breath at a time.

Are you pushing because it’s time to push—or because you think you’re supposed to?

In this episode, Nancy and Nicole explore the difference between force and flow—in work, relationships, money, health, and even the seasons of our lives. Using everything from puzzle pieces to travel calendars to Starbucks coffee decisions, they unpack how alignment, values, and intuition often matter more than effort.

This is a real conversation about recognizing when something fits… and having the courage to stop forcing what doesn’t.

Perfectionism is sneaky. Sometimes it looks like integrityand high standards. Other times, it looks like procrastination, over-editing, people-pleasing, or avoiding hard conversations altogether.

In this episode, Nancy and Nicole explore where perfectionism comes from, how it shows up differently in the doing parts of life versus the being parts, and why “done” often beats “perfect.”

They talk about creativity, relationships, conflict avoidance, group support, and even a surprisingly revealing go-kart racing experience.

If you’ve ever:

• Talked yourself out of sharing something because it wasn't "ready"
• Been harder on yourself than you'd ever be on someone else
• Believed getting it just right might protect you from discomfort or disappointment

... this conversation is for you!

Goals can motivate—or completely shut us down. In thisepisode, Nancy and Nicole unpack their complicated relationship with goals and share a more human, flexible way to think about direction, growth, and progress.

When your battery hits 1%, everything feels harder — the decisions, the expectations, the people you love, even the basics.

In this episode, Nancy and Nicole unpack what real self-care looks like in a full, busy life.

This isn’t spa days and bubble baths. It’s the everyday practices that help you notice your limits, honor your capacity, and make small shifts that restore your energy.

We talk about why so many women feel depleted, the stories we tell ourselves about rest, how to set better boundaries, and the micro-moments that make a meaningful difference.

If you’re feeling stretched thin or overwhelmed, this conversation will help you reconnect, recalibrate,and give yourself the care you actually need.