Emily Nichols
Emily and her husband (who is also her high school sweetheart) have lived in Brownsburg since 2004. They have two boys (Dylan & Tyler) that keep them very busy! Emily is a nonprofit professional and also wellness expert. She is a Whole30 Certified Coach and the host of The Self Care Isn't Selfish Podcast. You can also find Emily teaching fitness classes and getting her own butt kicked at Orangetheory. Motivated by her own family's wellness transformation, Emily coaches and helps inspire other busy moms like herself to make their health a priority in their lives, and take the time to put themselves first #selfcareisntselfish Emily loves to write about health, fitness, being a working #boymom and of course self care. You can find her on Instagram and check out her online courses and the podcast at: www.emily-nichols.com
Britney Spears and Moms Supporting Moms
Ok, we have to address this, mamas. Most of us by now have watched the New York Times Documentary, “Framing Britney Spears.” If I would have watched this before becoming a mom, I would...
No More New Year, New You: Ten 2021 Self-Love Mantras
Happy 2021! The new year has to be better than 2020, right? Absolutely! As you’re reflecting on what you had hoped to accomplish in 2020, it’s ok if you didn’t accomplish all that you...
Don’t Just Wear Pink This October
In 2018, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and she just had her port removed this week (almost 2 years later due to it being deemed a non-essential surgery--thanks COVID.) I’ve...
The New Normal: Back to School
Back to school time usually carries various emotions--feeling sentimental, anticipation, excitement, etc. (for kids and parents). However, this new school year is like no other, and we are now facing a new normal. A normal where...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Emily Nichols
Hi! I'm Indianapolis Mom, Emily! I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Dustin, and we have two boys (Dylan-12 and Tyler-8). We have lived in Brownsburg for the past 15 years (and we love it here!)...
Indianapolis Moms Quarantine Playlist
Music is good for the soul. Really--there is science behind it! According to Psychology Today, "Study after study has found that music has a positive effect on a broad range of physical and psychological conditions including...
When Your Kid Doesn’t Make the Team: Lessons Learned About Rejection
This past year, our oldest son started middle school. That meant more independence, harder classes, new friends, and puberty! OMG, puberty. (Sidenote: where did my baby go?)
I remember being in 6th grade and how...
My Ode to Orangetheory
So, I have drank the orange Kool-Aid. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard of Orangetheory Fitness. They are popping up all over Indy. Orangetheory is great not only for your...
Spinning (And Breaking) Plates: Tips for Doing Less
I like to work. There I said it. I am a working mom, and I like it. But…I have a lot of jobs. I have always had a full-time nonprofit job because I believe...
Is CBD for Me?
CBD—I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It was a recent topic of conversation amongst us Indy Moms so I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to share more about my own experience as...
Stress Awareness Month: How to Get Off The Hot Mess Express
April is Stress Awareness Month and if you’re like me, there are times in my life that I’m on the hot mess express and feel like I can’t get off. I am working my...
Do You Know Your Love Language?
Do you know your love language? What about your partner’s love language? Or the love language of your kid(s)? If you had asked me a year ago, I would have said my love language...
A Love Letter to My Sons for Valentine’s Day
To my boys, Dylan (10) & Tyler (7)
My sweet boys, you are both still so little yet growing so fast. I still remember every detail of your precious newborn faces and I still can’t...
Holiday Eating Without the Guilt
Do you struggle every holiday season with eating all the food? All the sweets? All the holiday drinks? I know I do! As a Whole30 Certified Coach, I’ve helped my clients (and myself) learn...