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what’s your type…

Posted on 06/04/202506/04/2025 by Nikki Louiselle

Adjusting to a new normal after an unexpected medical diagnosis Those of you who follow me on Facebook or Instagram have likely noticed that this Spring, I began sharing posts that show photos…and sometimes nutrition facts…of meals I’ve been making and eating lately. Through hashtags attached to these posts, I quietly shared that I was…

Sometimes I Feel... bright green book cover and back cover with colorful hand-drawn faces expressing a variety of emotions

“Sometimes I Feel…”

Posted on 03/22/202503/22/2025 by Nikki Louiselle

It. Is. Official. I have written, designed, and published a children’s book! This has truly been a decades-long dream of mine and seeing it happen fills me with indescribable joy!

don’t plan on it…

Posted on 02/06/202402/06/2024 by Nikki Louiselle

I am a planner by nature. I love schedules and itineraries. Brackets and flow charts are a definite vibe. I love it when I have all the ducks in a row. Even if these days, my rows of evenly-lined ducks have been taken over by squirrels. And…I’m pretty sure they’re all drunk.

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ignore the noise…

Posted on 08/28/202308/28/2023 by Nikki Louiselle

Helping teens learn how to ignore the noise of bullies and mean girls

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mixed signals…

Posted on 07/05/202307/05/2023 by Nikki Louiselle

Finding a way to explain the mixed signals of Functional Neurological Disorder

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Hi there…I'm Nikki. I'm fifty-two years-old and I've been married to my husband, Mike, for thirty-one years. Mike is the Property Manager for a private residence on Lake Charlevoix. And me...I'm a writer and a podcaster and mom to the Lou-Crew; Mason (27), Ellie (24), Mabel (20), and Bram (20). Most days I'm just trying to figure it all out as best I can. Oh yeah…and I also ~~have~~ don't have Parkinson's Disease. Yep...you read that right. Stick around and I'll fill you in on that story. It's a pretty good one. Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa or a glass of wine…no judgment here…and join me on this journey. Buckle up. It tends to get a little bumpy.

Mason is a Certified Athletic Trainer. He graduated from Central Michigan University in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a double minor in Substance Abuse Education and Community Health. He is currently living and working in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Becca, Mason's fiancée, is also a graduate of CMU. She received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toledo in May of 2022. She is currently living and working in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

Ellie graduated from Olivet College in May of 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation Management. She is living in Battle Creek, Michigan and is an Elementary Physical Education and Health teacher. Following a successful NCAA career as a right-side hitter with the Olivet Comets, Ellie is now the Head Coach of Varsity Volleyball at Bellevue High School and on the coaching staff of the Dead Frog Volleyball Club.
Mabel graduated from Charlevoix High School in June of 2023. She is a very talented artist and recently completed her sophomore year at the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration degree.
Bram wrapped up his time at Charlevoix High School in June of 2023, as well. While in high school, he earned three separate welding certifications from the American Welding Society. Bram plans to continue advancing his certifications while working full-time for John Cross Fisheries in Charlevoix, Michigan.