Can you have a full-time career, a marriage, a mortgage, and still see the world? In this episode, Morgan and Brianna sit down with Morgan’s childhood friend, Nikki, a nurse anesthetist who’s proving that “normal” doesn’t have to mean ordinary.
On paper, Nikki’s life checks every conventional box: a successful career in healthcare, a stable marriage, and roots planted at home. But behind the scenes? In the last year alone she has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, wandered through Bali and Australia, and is gearing up to hike Patagonia, all while holding down a demanding job in medicine.
Together, we explore:
How Nikki designed a life that blends responsibility with freedom
The mindset shifts and planning that make travel possible
What it’s like to balance marriage, shift work, and a passport full of stamps
Practical tips for anyone who feels “stuck” in routine but craves adventure
This episode is for the dreamers with day jobs, the ones who want to keep their roots and grow their wings.
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