Welcome to Wet Wipes and Wine where we aim to laugh, learn, and navigate parenthood with humor! Join Nikki Collinson-Phenix and her fellow parent guests for some fun relatable stories, witty banter, and expert insights. Enjoy family banter in Uncorked, the special feature family episodes where you can get some insights into Phenix family life! From toddler tales to teen triumphs, we've got it all. Why Listen? Real-life parenting, real-life laughs. Dive into the ups and downs of parenting lif ...
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Hi and welcome to The Chrysalis Conversations Podcast (formerly known as The Profitable Couch) hosted by Nikki Collinson-Phenix, entrepreneur, serial goal getter, adventure seeker, chaser of dreams, humanitarian and believer that anything is possible!With a long career in health and wellness and a passion for helping others live their best life, in this podcast, I want to bring you conversations around transforming your business and life, through strategy, mindset, kindness, compassion, free ...
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Knowing Your Money and Financing Those Family Goals With Claire Sweet
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When Claire Sweet, a financial whiz and friend, turned her life from single motherhood to one of financial stability among her alpacas. This episode is packed with Claire's wisdom as we delve into the importance of financial planning and the freedom it brings to parents and families. If you've ever felt like a passenger in your own financial journe…
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#14 When Educating Your Kids Is Not A ‘One Size Fits All Model’ With Richard Hart
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As the sun sets on another day of pandemonium in parenting, my friend Richard Hart joins me from the serene shores of Paphos, Cyprus, sharing insights into the seismic shifts that redefine the conventional family blueprint. We've each traded comfort zones for uncharted territories – me, with my passionate plunge into home education and Richard, wit…
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#13 Just Selfishly Messing Up My Kids Future.
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(Note - Audio not crisp, but content on point!) Ever found yourself on the receiving end of parenting advice you didn't ask for, or maybe you've even dished it out without invitation? I've been there, and in today's episode, it's me Nikki and I get real about the complexity of parenting as we wade through a sea of opinions and advice. Listen to my …
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#12 Changing The Generational Narrative Of How We Parent With Amanda Yoa
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Have you ever found yourself moonlighting as an impromptu dance choreographer for your kid's latest social media escapade? You're not alone! Join me, Nikki Collinson-Phoenix, and the vibrant Amanda Yoa as we swap war stories from the parenting trenches where sleepless nights meet the hilarity of perimenopause. This episode is nothing short of a sal…
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#11 UNCORKED! It's All A Bit Swagalicious!
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As the clouds over England cast their usual grey palette, Ian's and my return to the UK couldn't dampen the vibrant tales we're sharing over a favorite bottle. Our latest Wet Wipes and Wine Podcast episode is a toast to the nomadic joys and trials we face as we swap Bulgarian sunshine for British drizzle and dive into the nitty-gritty of residency …
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#10 Raising Girls, Hormones And All The Fun That Goes With It with Lindsay Randerson
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Remember the moment your sweet child's voice cracked for the first time, or when eye rolls became their second language? That's right, we're tackling the tumultuous terrain of teen parenting with executive health coach and consummate parent Lindsay Randerson. Our banter spans the gamut from deciphering mood swings to merging old-school parenting wi…
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#9 UNCORKED! ‘Date Night’, a few glasses of wine and a sad parenting moment.
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NOTE: Christmas is discussed, not for childrens ears! Ever tried to light a spark of romance amidst the domestic jungle that is parenting? Then you'll crack up over our makeshift Bulgarian love nest, complete with a log burner and walls that have seen better days. This episode of Wet Wipes and Wine is all about the art of keeping date night alive, …
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#8 Raising Glasses, Raising Children and When No, Is Actually Saying Yes with Andrea Haas
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Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could go wrong did, but by the end, you wouldn't change a thing? That's the type of authenticity Andrea Haas brings to the table in our latest episode of Wet Wipes and Wine. She's a Seattle-based mom, educator, and entrepreneur, and like many navigating the unpredictable waves of parenthood—…
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#7 The One Where I Wrote A Book And Why You Should Too!
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In this episode, Host Nikki Collinson-Phenix reflects on the launch of her book, 'Wanderlust Calling: The Ultimate Guide to World Schooling and Full-Time Family Travel.' She shares her journey of writing the book, from the initial desire to leave a legacy to the challenges and self-doubt she faced along the way. Nikki discusses her decision to trav…
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#6 UNCORKED! Should Our Daughter Have Snapchat and Should Ian Have A Shave?
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Gather 'round the microphone for a rollercoaster ride through the quirks of parenting, as my husband Ian and I, Nikki Collins Phenix, spill the beans on our unconventional life in Bulgaria. Blending in with the locals, hair disasters, and all—yes, Ian's 'man bun' and 'blonde gate' sagas are on the table. We lay bare the trials of renovating our abo…
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#5 The Parenting Whirlwind and Are You Truly Listening with Jill Tant
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Navigating the fun of parenting? You're in good company here on Wet Wipes and Wine! Join me, Nikki Collinson-Phenix, as we tread the tightrope walk of parenting, with a special nod to those unexpected in-flight acrobatics. This episode features the remarkable Jill, who traded in her corporate heels for the no-less daunting world of full-time mother…
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#4 *Special Feature Episode* Courage Through Grief: Ann-Marie's Story.
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**Trigger Warning - Baby Loss** Ann-Marie is a truly courageous woman and mother to three beautiful angel babies, baby Jay, baby Annabelle, and baby Aya. Ann-Marie has been through a rollercoaster journey of pregnancy, loss, and grief, but in amongst the sadness, she has found the strength to share her story and raise awareness about preeclampsia w…
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Imagine braving the Bulgarian winter in a caravan or fostering a brood of abandoned puppies—sounds intense, right? Well, buckle up, because my husband Ian and I are peeling back the curtain on these adventures and more in our latest chat for our family feature UNCORKED where we share with you our own parenting adventures! Wrap your fingers around a…
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#2 The Art of Setting Boundaries and Learning To Say No with Whitney Gardner
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In this episode, Nikki is joined by Whitney Gardner, CEO of The Bold Mama Company, to discuss the challenges of saying no and setting boundaries as a parent. They share funny parenting stories and reflect on their own experiences of struggling to say no and feeling the need to please others. Whitney emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself…
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Welcome to Wet Wipes and Wine - The Podcast! A new and exciting podcast brought to you from top 1% podcaster Nikki Collinson-Phenix, wife, mum, author, speaker, restless entrepreneur, and freedom-filled adventure seeker! Travelling full time with her family, follow the adventures of travel, family, and mum life as well as inspiring guest appearance…
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#107 Our Final Feature Episode 4/4 Working Smarter In Your Business
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In this final episode of our 4 feature episodes on working smarter in your business I am joined by the fabulous Debbie Allen and Lesley Manyweathers as they share their stories and action steps towards creating additional incomes streams in their health businesses. To connect with Debbie click HERE! To connect with Lesley click HERE! To learn more …
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#106 Solving The Health Puzzle One Piece At A Time
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In this episode I am joined by Dr Elizabeth Davidson as she shares her story of her own health journey which led to her on a her own journey of recovery and discovery, which she now uses to help others solve their own health puzzles. Bio: One of my defining moments was as a teen year old. I'd already been sick for years and I recognized that the me…
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#105 When you just know it's time to take action
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In this episode I am joined by Debbie Harrell as she shares her journey to making some significant changes in her life as a result of challenges she experienced, that led to her own transformation and growth. BIO: Debbie Harrell has spent the past 25 years raising her children and trying to be a good human, volunteering in her community & separatin…
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#104 When Repeatedly Dying Forces You To Overcome Your Own Roadblocks with Fred Rutman
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In todays episode I am joined by Fred Rutman, aka Repeatedly Dead Fred as he shares his story of overcoming his roadblocks following some serious health challenges. Freds Bio: I was a marketer/consultant, then went into academia as a college business prof. After acquiring my MBA, my weight ballooned to 340 pounds. The combination of my weight issue…
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#103 Working Smarter In 2022 (Our 3rd of 4 feature episodes!)
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In this episode I am joined by 2 more of our amazing listeners Jade and Sarah as we continue to explore the journey of working a bit smarter in your business to achieve your goals both in your business and your life. Meet Jade: Jade Redfern is a Clinical Psychologist, trauma-informed therapist, parent coach and mum of two. She throws herself into l…
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In todays episode I talk a little bit about my own personal story and journey. The business and the life side. The ups and the downs and some of the lessons I have learnt along the way that may well be exactly what you need to hear! #internationalpodcastday Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over…
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#101 Dysregulation To Empowerment with Melody Escobar
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Join me as I chat with Melody Escobar as she shares her inspiring story that took her from the confines of an autoimmune disorder to using this journey and her own healing as a force of good to help others. BIO: I help queer high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives break free from trauma with trauma-informed nervous system regulation and holisti…
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#100 It's Our 100th Episode! Celebrate with me!
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In todays milestone episode join me as I celebrate our 100th episode with contribution from a host of guests and listeners! Over the last 99 episodes we have had so many guests, so many words of wisdom, training, strategy and inspiration by the bucket load, along with thousands of downloads from listeners all around the world. This is what has made…
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#99 Working Smarter In 2022 (Our 2nd of 4 feature episodes!)
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What if you had an injury or an illness and you couldn't work? Or perhaps you personal circumstances meant that you had to step away from the business for a while? Perhaps you've hit an income ceiling or you just want to impact more people! Creating additional income streams is such an important process in growing and scaling your business and in t…
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#98 Making Yourself A Priority with Cindy Jesse
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In todays conversation I am joined by the wonderful Cindy Jesse as we talk all about why it's time to start making yourself a priority. Hear Cindys incredible and inspiring story and make today the day you start putting yourself first. Cindy's Bio Cindy Jesse, LISW, MSW, is a fierce supporter and advo- cate of women. Cindy’s passion is to help wome…
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#97 Resiliance, Love and The Power Of Now with Candice Frazier
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In this episode I am joined by Candice Frazier as she shares her incredible story of resiliance against a lifetime of challenges and adversities and how now, through her work she is able to use all of these experiences as a massive force of good to help others. Candices Bio: I’m Candice J. Frazier. Certified Master Transformation Health & Life Coac…
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#96 Embracing Life and Being In The Moment with Alison Bale
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In this episode I am joined by Alison Bale as she shares her story from corporate UK, to health and wellness India and all the challenges and decisions that she has had to make during this adventure. Alisons Bio: I have travelled a path from publishing and corporate communications, to chiropractic, and now mindfulness. In the process I left the UK,…
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#95 Working Smarter In 2022 (Our 1st of 4 feature episodes!)
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Join me and 2 of your fellow members of The Chrysalis Cafe Laura Holme and Susan Dunn as they share their journeys of why they decided they needed to start working a bit smarter in their business and their life and the steps they have and continue to take towards achieving their vision. Laura, a professional photographer for over 20 years, and IBCC…
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In this episode I share with you some of my recent journey and why it's important to preserve your happiness. Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get hold of some of my FREE STUFF to help you create and build your best life…
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#93 Taking Back Control with Margaret Shenken
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In this episode I am joined by the lovely Margaret Shenken as she shares her story of transformation and growth from her legal career to successful health and wellness business. Reminding us that we have much more control over our habits and mindset than we think we do. And it’s not as complicated as we make it. Margarets Bio: Margaret is a Perform…
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#92 You Are Stronger Than You Think with Tracey Montgomery
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In this episode I am joined by Tracey Montgomery as she shares her journey of challenges and recovery, and finding an inner strength that she did not know existed. For the last 7 years Tracey Montgomery has been putting her life back together. Through personal experience Tracey has developed many strategies to support women in midlife. Tracey Montg…
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#91 Releasing Your Inner Stories with Eileen MacDonell
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In this episode I am joined by Eileen MacDonell as she shares her story of of stepping out of the shadows of her younger years and experiences and stepping into the person she was meant to be. Lots of inspiration, good chat and loads of tips too! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagr…
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#90 The One Life, Live It Festival - 5 Steps To Living Your Best Life!
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Catch up with me halfway through my One Life, Live It Festival as I share 5 key themes from the event so far that you might need to hear to live your best life! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get hold of some of my FRE…
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#89 The Power Of Nature with Hannah Powell
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In this episode I am joined by Hannah Powell as she shares her story of being diagnosed with functional neurological disorder after working and playing too hard in London. Nature helped her heal and return to the family garden centre and rural living completed her green recovery. Now a best selling author, join Hannah and I as we talk about Hannah'…
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#88 When The Boundaries Need A Bit Of A Reset with Claire Nettley
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In todays conversation, I am joined by the lovely Claire Nettley as she shares her story of how a lack of boundaries impacted her life. Through her journey Claire learnt so much and uses it as a force of good to help others improve their boundaries too! Lot's of tips, chat and fun to be had! Let's get those boundaries clear and solid! Claire is a c…
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#87 The Power Of Numbers with Jessica Cerato
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Jessica had always loved numbers, they were just something that she loved and that came easy to her! Little did she know that as she got older numbers would take her from Wall Street Trader to helping others understand themselves and their unique energy through the power of numbers! Hear Jessica's amazing story and hear how important numbers could …
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#86 Owning Our Differences To Make A Difference With Maria Tan
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In this episode I am joined by the wonderful and inspiring Maria Tan as she shares her story in the Philippines starting her first business at 6 years old and embracing everything that was different and unique about her to make a huge difference and impact! To connect with Maria visit: website: https://www.maria-tan.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.co…
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#85 From Dominatrix to Power House with Dana Pharant
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In this episode I am joined by the incredible power house that is Dana Pharant. Former Dominatrix, High Priestess and 7-figure CEO who helps successful business owners scale without the grind! Dana shares her story of leaving a strict religious upbringing, becoming a dominatrix and using all that learning to become a true powerhouse and a woman who…
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#84 When taking a step back actually brings you more with Aleksandra Kohut
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In todays conversation I am joined by Aleksandra Kohut an incredible profit and money to hear her story of how recurring burnout and high flying took it's toll and how making the decision to step back in her business and to evaluate actually brought her more including her own successful business and a life of fulfillment. Lots of magical insights, …
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#83 When feeling stuck could be an opportunity for incredible learning and transformation with Marijke Kemble
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Marijke had the Harvard degree and what looked to the outside world, had it all. But she wasn't happy and yet changing direction seemed like an impossible task and threw up so many limiting beliefs and challenges to work through. Working through these set her on a new path of discovery and in todays episode Marijke shares her story, her wisdom and …
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#82 Talking perseverance, adaptability and surfing the waves of life with John Papaloni
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In todays conversation I am joined by John Papaloni, founder of Just Ask John as he shares his story of transformation and growth on an incredible rollercoaster of life! John candidly and honestly shares the highs and lows from his very first business right through to launching his coaching Just Ask John and the amazing successes and crashes along …
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#81 Using the media, having resilience, adaptability and a great network with Reena Friedman Watts
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In todays conversation, I am joined by Reena Friedman Watts, and we literally discuss so much! As CEO of MegaWatts Productions, Reena shares her story in the media as a producer on Jerry Springer and Nanny 911 and how powerful the media can be for you. She also shares some hilarious stories about her resilience through changing careers and how her …
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#80 The power of forgiving ourselves with Lisa Drennon
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In todays conversation, I am joined by author and business strategist Lisa Drennon as Lisa shares her story of how events of her younger years put her in a self inflicted prison and it was only through forgiving herself that she finally freed herself. Inspiring and though provoking, with of course some good conversation and our fun get to know you …
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#79 Eating your way to your maximum potential with Kristy Baronovski
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In todays conversation, I am joined by clean eating expert Kristy Baranovski as she shares her story of how poor food choices impacted her life and how eating well can improve your business and your life! Of course there are also lots of tips and our fun get to know you round too! To connect with Kristy visit: www.kleaneatingwithkristy.com Support …
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#78 Healing the wounds to remove those business blocks with Tatiana Vilarea
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In this episode I am joined by trauma-integrative hypnotherapist, intuitive and coach Tatiana Vilarea as we explore how many business owners and entrepreneurs don't reach their potential for impact and purpose due to being help back by business blocks that often stem from emotional wounds and trauma. Tatiana shares her inspiring journey, her insigh…
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SEASON 3 #77 Welcome To The Chrysalis Conversations!
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We have evolved! After nearly 2 years as The Profitable Couch, we have evolved! I have evolved! And in doing so I want to bring you even more from this podcast! So hear what lies ahead for you! It's exciting! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make s…
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#76 The Podcast Is Evolving! Hear all the juicy news!
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Yes, we are evolving! After nearly 3 years, I have evolved and my business has evolved and it's time to switch things up a bit in here! Let me tell you all about it! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get hold of some of m…
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#75 Our final episode in our 4 part feature episodes into working a bit smarter 4/4
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Join me and 2 more of your fellow Couchers Kathryn and Bea, as they share their journeys to exploring working a bit smarter and creating different revenue streams in their businesses! To connect with Kathryn visit: Website http://www.essencemassageleeds.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/essencewithin Facebook Page https://www.fac…
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Just a little message from me as we see out 2021! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get hold of some of my FREE STUFF to help you create and build your best life too! xxx
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In this episode I'm going to be sharing with you the 5 things I am switching up in 2022 both in my life and my business for even more growth so that you can consider doing the same! Support the show Thank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get h…
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