Episodes
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Dr. Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA joins me to share how her sister’s cancer diagnosis led her from a corporate career into more than 15 years of algae nutrition research.
We talk about spirulina, chlorella, plant-based nutrition, cellular energy, and why she believes these tiny tablets deserve far more attention.
Catharine also explains the differences between the two types of algae, how she built EnergyBits, and what it took to step into a role she never expected to have.
This is a lively conversation about curiosity, entrepreneurship, nutrition, and following a calling that refuses to leave you alone.
More on EnergyBits
Connect with Catharine HERE
Highlights:
(03:55) - How Catharine’s sister changed the direction of her life
(07:09) - The discovery that pushed her toward algae nutrition
(12:59) - The difference between seaweed, spirulina, and chlorella
(21:10) - How Catharine explains algae and cellular energy
(39:03) - Why mitochondrial health became central to her work
(51:21) - Learning to trust her voice and embrace the mission
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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Someone is teaching our boys what it means to be a man, and if parents are not paying attention, it may be the internet.
I’m joined by Alex Greaner, author of Who’s Raising Your Son?, for an honest conversation about the algorithms, influencers, and cultural messages shaping young men today.
We talk about Alex’s troubled teenage years, the question that changed his life, and why masculinity must be about more than providing and achieving.
We also explore character, purpose, emotional availability, social media limits, peer influence, and how parents can stay connected as their sons begin seeking greater independence.
Highlights:
(04:10) - The teenage struggles that shaped Alex’s work
(09:34) - The jail-cell question that changed everything
(17:02) - How one viral video became a bigger calling
(20:35) - Why men are more than providers, protectors, and leaders
(31:39) - What moms need to know when their sons go quiet
(49:52) - The advice Alex would give his 14-year-old self
Connect with Alex:
alexgreaner.com
Instagram
TikTok
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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This episode is a very real life update about the day I ended up in the emergency room with atrial fibrillation. I thought I was simply tired, busy, and pushing through another packed weekend. Instead, my body was telling me something was seriously off.
I’m sharing exactly what AFib felt like, the combination of factors that may have triggered it, and why midlife requires a new level of awareness. This is not about becoming afraid of your body.
It’s about knowing it well enough to notice when something changes, trust yourself, and get help before you can explain it away.
Highlights:
(01:39) - Why midlife demands a different kind of attention
(04:46) - The first moment I knew something was wrong
(06:28) - Blacking out, then still trying to stick to the schedule
(08:10) - The urgent care visit that sent me straight to the ER
(10:48) - The perfect storm behind my AFib episode
(14:45) - Why you cannot be a martyr and save yourself too
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m talking with Mike Hammond, founder of Signal Relief, about a pain relief patch that honestly sounds almost too simple to be real, until you hear the stories behind it.
Mike shares how technology originally connected to defence industry communications became a wearable tool designed to help the body deal with pain signals differently.
We talk chronic pain, inflammation, veterans, menstrual discomfort, fibromyalgia, entrepreneurship, and why non-invasive options matter so much when people are hurting.
I definitely get emotional in this one, because pain changes everything. And the possibility of relief? That can change everything too.
Highlights:
(03:23) - How a serial entrepreneur found his way into pain relief
(06:11) - The defense technology origin story behind the patch
(08:01) - A surprising conversation about menstrual discomfort and endometriosis
(10:54) - Why non-invasive relief feels personal when someone you love is suffering
(14:35) - The veteran story that brought a room to its feet
(26:04) - A deeply moving fibromyalgia story that changed Mike’s thinking
Connect with Mike:
https://signalrelief.com/
https://www.facebook.com/signalrelief/
https://www.instagram.com/signalrelief/
https://www.youtube.com/@SignalRelief
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Jackson “DJ” Blatner, a registered dietitian and energy expert who somehow makes nutrition feel less like homework and more like your funniest, smartest friend giving you permission to enjoy your life.
We talk about food fear, protein, metabolism, perimenopause, joy, and why your health plan should not make you feel like a full-time wellness hostage.
DJ shares her want, balance, own approach, her Core Four for feeling good, and one of the best food stories I’ve ever heard: the cupcake effect. It is funny, honest, deeply human, and honestly, I may now require every expert guest to bring this much sparkle and practical wisdom.
Highlights:
(05:34) - How DJ accidentally found her dream career through rollerblades, tofu, and a college counselor
(14:45) - The reminder we all need: if it’s not meant for me, I don’t want it
(18:23) - DJ’s three-step system for eating with less drama: want, balance, own
(22:33) - The Core Four for real energy: sleep, movement, protein-focused meals, and yes, poop
(29:07) - The cupcake effect, and why joy can be one of the most nourishing ingredients
(42:32) - Visual wisdom, the middle ground between obsessively tracking and winging it completely
Dawn’s links:
Website
LinkdIn
Instagram
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Hey y’all.
Today I’m talking with Katy Rexing, a meditation teacher, podcast host, chef, mother of four, yogi, and lifelong student of what it actually means to feel well.
Katy shares how she went from holding everything together on the outside while feeling like a total hot mess on the inside, to building a daily meditation practice that helped her come back to herself.
We talk about people pleasing, self-abandonment, motherhood, grief, rituals, signs, spirituality, and why meditation is not about becoming some perfectly calm person in white linen on a cushion.
It is about noticing your mind, creating space before you react, and letting that tiny pause change the way you show up in your real, very human life.
Highlights:
(05:37) - Katy shares how being the “good girl” shaped her early choices
(07:52) - The picture-perfect life that felt very different on the inside
(10:05) - How five minutes of meditation became the foundation for real change
(24:05) - Why Katy meditates in her closet, because the perfect peaceful corner is not always available
(30:45) - The biggest misconception about meditation and what to do when your mind wanders
(37:00) - Why meditation matters most in the way you show up off the cushion
Connect with Katy:
Katy's website
Katy's Instagram
Listen to Katy's WithIn Podcast HERE
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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Hamilton, Emmy-nominated choreographer, dancer, producer, studio owner, mother of two and one of the most grounded powerhouses I know.
We go way back, so yes, there are stories from the early dance days, but this conversation is really about what it takes to build a creative career that lasts.
We talk about dance, Hollywood sets, mentorship, motherhood, midlife, imposter syndrome, resilience and the way the entertainment industry can both make you and test every part of you.
Jen shares what she has learned from decades of showing up with discipline, humility and serious talent, and why movement can unlock something in people that words often cannot.
Highlights:
(05:16) - What it felt like to grow up with drive, discipline and dance
(08:00) - How assisting Marguerite Derricks shaped Jen’s confidence on big sets
(12:55) - Why movement can unlock something powerful in adults
(16:25) - What young creatives need to know about today’s dance industry
(24:14) - The courage it takes to build a creative career
(30:18) - Navigating midlife, motherhood and personal reinvention
Connect with Jen:
https://www.instagram.com/jhamla/
https://www.instagram.com/thefloordancela/
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman, double board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist.
She is brilliant, deeply human, and somehow manages to explain fertility, IVF, hormones and reproductive medicine in a way that feels empowering instead of wildly overwhelming, which is honestly a gift.
We talk about IVF, infertility, egg freezing, genetic testing, needle-free IVF, paternal age, cycle tracking, stress, hormones and the very real gap between what women are taught about their bodies and what we actually need to know.
Dr. Hakman also shares her own fertility journey, and reminds us that while there is so much we can support, infertility is not a mindset problem, and it is not your fault.
Highlights:
(03:55) - How Dr. Hakman found her way into fertility medicine
(09:35) - Cutting through the opinions, scare tactics and fertility noise
(13:10) - Why age matters, and what fertility preservation can offer
(19:11) - How needle-free IVF actually works
(23:26) - Why tracking your cycle is one of the most important skills you can learn
(39:33) - The truth about fertility in your 30s and 40s
Sasha’s Links:
sashahakmanmd.com
instagram.com/sashahakmanmd
https://youtube.com/@sashahakmanmd?si=q6DwtG5jHGBEK5AO
https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahakmanmd
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Peter McLaughlin, certified hypnotherapist, life coach and founder of Blue Sky Hypnosis.
Peter has helped thousands of people work with the subconscious patterns quietly running the show, but what makes his work hit differently is that he has lived some serious chapters himself, including leukemia, Lyme disease and 15 years as a firefighter and EMT.
We talk about hypnotherapy, past life regression, spirit guides, self-sabotage, grief, near-death experiences, soul contracts and what it really means to heal the story underneath the story.
This one goes deep in the best way, with practical insight, spiritual wisdom and plenty of “wait, rewind that” moments.
Highlights:
(03:37) - How leukemia, firefighting and healing work all connect
(06:42) - What hypnosis really is, and why you already experience it
(11:21) - How root cause healing works with the subconscious mind
(18:06) - Understanding spirit guides and learning to trust your inner wisdom
(35:58) - Why self-sabotage might actually be self-protection
(52:21) - Grief, spirit connection and what happens when love changes form
Connect with Peter:
www.blueskyhypnosis.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertmclaughlin/
https://www.instagram.com/thepetermclaughlin/
https://x.com/PetMcLaughlin
https://www.youtube.com/@BlueSkyHypnosis
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this solo episode, I’m talking to my mamas. Mother’s Day was already on my mind, and then a random trip to the dog park turned into one of those weirdly perfect divine timing moments that makes you go, “Okay, I see what’s happening here.” New mom, tiny baby, French bulldog, lactation consultant from 13 years ago, the whole thing.
This episode is about motherhood, surrender, faith, emotional outsourcing and remembering that you do not have to hold every single piece of life together with your bare hands.
You are allowed to ask for help. You are allowed to set something down. You are allowed to let God, the universe, your people and your own wisdom meet you where you are.
Highlights:
(01:51) - Why this Mother’s Day episode took an unexpected turn
(03:10) - Meeting a brand-new mom at the dog park
(07:30) - Why community can absolutely save your ass
(09:28) - The prayer that helps you set down what is not yours to carry
(11:49) - What emotional outsourcing does to moms
(13:09) - How surrender creates space for the right support to show up
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this solo episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with peptides, what they are, how I’ve used them, and why they’ve made such a big difference in the way I feel.
I talk about GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and CJC-1295, what they are meant to support, and what I’ve noticed in my own body through recovery, sleep, training, and healing.
This is not a medical deep dive, and it is definitely not advice from a doctor. It is a real conversation about what has helped me, what surprised me, and why I think peptides are worth understanding if you care about performance, recovery, and aging well.
Highlights:
(02:06) - What peptides actually are, and why they are not the same as GLP-1s
(04:35) - My experience with GHK-Cu for skin, hair, and recovery
(08:49) - Why BPC-157 impressed me so much for injury healing
(13:12) - How CJC-1295 supports growth hormone, sleep, and recovery
(14:56) - The changes I noticed in my body within the first couple of weeks
(21:54) - The back pain story that made me a believer in peptides
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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this solo episode, I’m talking about the kind of prayer that feels powerful, honest, and a little terrifying. I share a deeply personal story about dating, gut instinct, and the moment I prayed for something to be removed from my life if it was not truly meant for me.
What followed was fast, sharp, and impossible to ignore.
This conversation is about faith, surrender, and the discomfort that can come with getting exactly what you asked for. I also talk about grieving the illusion of what you thought you wanted, trusting divine intervention, and finding peace in the belief that what is truly meant for you will not miss you.
Highlights:
(02:06) - The dating pattern shift that made my gut speak up
(03:03) - The "finality prayer" that changed everything in 36 hours
(05:13) - Why answered prayers can still hurt like hell
(05:55) - Grieving the illusion of what you thought was meant for you
(07:03) - If it is not for me, I do not want it
(07:48) - The prayer we say when we are ready to let go
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Keegan Downer for a fascinating, honest conversation about mushrooms, mental health, and what healing can look like when the usual paths are not enough.
We talk about trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and how Keegan’s own story led him from deep personal struggle into building Mindful Meds and helping other people explore new possibilities for support and growth.
We also get into psilocybin, microdosing, Lion’s Mane, natural supplements, and the science behind why mushrooms are getting so much attention right now.
This one is such a helpful 101 conversation if you have been curious but did not know where to start. It is personal, hopeful, and full of those moments that make you think maybe healing can look different than you thought.
Highlights:
(03:34) - Keegan shares the childhood wounds that shaped his early life
(08:26) - How microdosing first became part of his healing journey
(14:50) - The study that made him realize this could help other people too
(27:46) - Why the safety profile of mushrooms surprised me so much
(32:01) - What psilocybin is actually doing in the brain
(36:24) - Why this work can gently bring trauma to the surface to be processed
Connect with Keegan:
Website - https://mindfulmeds.io/
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/keegandowner
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmeds_ca
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmeds.io/
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sam and Ash, founders of The Unfiltered Life Co for a real, funny, and deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, and what it actually means to feel your life instead of just performing it.
We talk about the heart behind our April 18 event, but this goes way beyond logistics. It is really about the stories we carry, the labels we pick up, and the survival patterns that can quietly run the show for years.
We also get into stories of origin, emotional literacy, people pleasing, self-soothing, and the cost of staying comfortable in patterns that are no longer serving you.
This one is full of laughter, truth, and those moments that make you stop and think, oh wow, that is me. It is a beautiful reminder that healing is not about becoming someone else, it is about getting honest enough to come back to yourself.
Highlights:
(08:24) - Why we have to understand our story before we can shift the patterns
(14:42) - The truth about being “fine,” and what is usually sitting underneath it
(22:26) - If you can't name it, you can't metabolize it
(29:03) - The cost of comfort, and the habits that quietly keep us stuck
(40:51) - Why this work is not about fixing yourself, but getting honest with yourself
(46:53) - The reminder, we are not leaving anyone in shambles, we are ending on a high
Connect with Sam and Ash:
Website - theunfilteredlifeco.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunfilteredlifeco/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Unfiltered-Life-Co/61574111160107/
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends, Sam Warner and Ashley Chaney, for a lively, honest conversation about the April 18 Sweat, Stillness and Feel event in Torrance, California.
What starts as a chat about the event quickly turns into something bigger, why midlife can feel so confusing, why so many women are stuck in survival mode, and why being in the right room with the right people can be deeply healing.
We talk about emotional safety, nervous system regulation, movement, music, journaling, and the power of being seen without having to perform. This one is warm, funny, and full of heart, with real reminders that healing does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful.
Sometimes it starts with simply being in a space where you can breathe, feel, and know you are not the only one carrying hard things.
Highlights:
(02:50) - What this event is really creating for women in midlife
(05:00) - Why female community can lower stress and open the door to healing
(07:50) - The truth, you cannot outrun yourself, even with a whole new postcode
(10:00) - Why this is not about transformation, but remembering what you can hold
(15:00) - What it means to feel everything instead of shutting down
(20:53) - What the day will actually look like, from movement to stillness to feeling
Connect with Sam and Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/samanthakwarner?igsh=MW5tczhsYnBqbnpwbw==
https://www.instagram.com/ashleykrousechaney?igsh=YW52MzM1dTV3bThp
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by Eva Hooft for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to heal at the root.
We talk about chronic health struggles, nervous system overload, gut issues, mineral balance, and why doing all the “right” wellness things can still leave you feeling terrible when the deeper picture is being missed.
We also get into parasites, trauma, emotional release, and Ava’s realignment method, which brings together physical healing with somatic and nervous system work.
This one is layered, honest, and full of those moments that make you stop and rethink what health, safety, and true healing actually look like.
Highlights:
(04:01) - Eva shares how modeling and chronic illness collided
(11:26) - Why “doing everything right” can still be a trap
(16:30) - When parasite cleanses help, and when they do not
(22:21) - Why so many people stay stuck in fight or flight
(32:35) - Eva explains her realignment method
(43:17) - What healthy means to her now
Connect with Eva:
evahooft.com
https://www.instagram.com/eva.hooft/
Free webinar - https://realignment-method.com/hierarchy-of-healing-opt-in
Practitioner training - https://realignment-method.com/practitioner-waitlist
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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In this episode, I’m joined by David Gerber for one of those conversations that grabs you by the shoulders and wakes you up. We talk about lion tracking, heartbreak, leadership, courage, and the kind of aliveness that can only happen when you stop sleepwalking through your own life.
David shares how a devastating divorce became the turning point that led him into the wild, and eventually into deeper purpose.
We also get into what leaders can learn from fear, why so many people are winning at lives they secretly resent, and how the cage we think we are stuck in may have been open all along.
It is raw, moving, and full of those moments that make you want to live a little braver and a little truer.
Highlights:
(03:39) - How lion tracking first found David
(06:55) - The heartbreak that changed his path
(22:13) - What courage feels like in real time
(22:48) - Why so many people sleepwalk through life
(39:20) - The cage door may have been open all along
(50:42) - What freedom really feels like
Connect with David here:
WEBSITE
davidagerber.com / novus.global
LINKEDIN
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Oh hey y'all.
In this episode, myself and Laura Conley are talking about something that sounds simple, but can seriously change how we live, work, and show up, scheduling rest and fun like they actually matter. Because they do.
We get honest about hustle culture, guilt, productivity, and why so many of us treat joy like it has to be earned first.
We also get into presence, parenting, and what happens when I stop acting like rest is a reward and start treating it like a requirement.
There’s laughter, a few very real confessions, and a solid reminder that life is happening now, not just after the to-do list is done.
Highlights:
(01:32) - We kick off with the real topic, rest, fun, and why they need a place on the calendar
(03:38) - I share what rest actually looks like for me, and why massages feel like a full system reset
(06:55) - The big truth, fun and rest are not extra, they are the reason to live
(09:46) - Why hustle can rob us of joy, even when it looks successful on paper
(12:23) - A perfect example of choosing yoga over fake urgency, and why that changed everything
(25:59) - The full-circle moment, when your life feels full, you show up better for everyone in it
Find out more about Laura:
Laura Conley is a Certified Life + Weight Loss Coach. Laura helps mamas who have been painfully struggling with diet drama (+ who have tried EVERYTHING) to lovingly lose weight for the last time and free themselves from food forever. She is on a maniacal mission to do this so that her clients can pass down a beautiful legacy to their children around food and bodies, weigh what they want, and live the life they have always dreamed of without the weight and drama in the way. She does this by coaching her clients to balance their hunger hormones, rewire their brains, handle hard emotions, take daily accountability, and become their own bestie.
Website: www.lauraconley.com
IG: @lauraconleycoaching
Podcast: https://www.lauraconley.com/podcast
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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This surprise solo episode came straight from the heart. After a conversation in my monthly group about how hard it can feel to justify spending money on yourself, especially as a woman, especially as a caretaker, I had to press record.
We’re talking about chronic stress, identity expansion, and why a retreat is not indulgent, it’s medicine. I share the science behind rest, neuroplasticity, and how changing your environment can literally change your brain.
If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, shrinking your joy, and putting yourself last, consider this your permission slip. Investing in yourself is not selfish. It’s how you expand your capacity to hold your life.
Highlights:
(02:10) Why women are neurologically wired to deprioritize themselves
(04:00) Chronic stress and how it shrinks your capacity for joy
(06:15) Novel environments, neuroplasticity, and breakthrough moments
(08:45) The bold decision that changed my life forever
(10:30) Rest as preventative medicine, not a luxury
(13:20) Burnout, identity shifts, and expanding your capacity
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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Oh hey y’all.
This conversation with Michelle Doan stopped me in my tracks.
After fleeing Vietnam with her family in 1979, Michelle grew up as an immigrant in Canada and later California, struggling with cystic acne and the insecurities that came with it.
What began as a personal battle to heal her own skin transformed into a lifelong mission to help others feel confident in theirs.
From escaping Vietnam by boat as a child to building Imani Cosmetics into a global clean beauty brand, Michelle’s story is one of grit, resilience, and heart. We talk about ingredient transparency, European standards, bio fermentation technology, and what true potency in skincare really means.
This episode is about entrepreneurship, identity, and creating products, and a life, rooted in integrity.
Highlights:
(02:30) Michelle’s refugee journey and her mother’s courage
(10:27) How cystic acne sparked the creation of Emani
(16:47) Why ingredient transparency matters more than hype
(23:10) The bio fermentation process behind her skincare
(29:43) Why European markets demand higher standards
(36:20) Rewiring your mindset for happiness and freedom
Find out more about Emani:
Check out Michelle’s website emani.com and use code "SHOCK25" for 25% off site wide.
Instagram - @emanicosmetics
Facebook - @emanicosmetics
X - @emanicosmetics
TikTok - @emanivegan
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)
Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com
Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com
Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA
Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929
Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca
This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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