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Welcome to Shock & Y'all, a podcast where mental and physical fitness, spirituality, and life's big questions converge. I'm your host, Nicole Sciacca, and I'm excited to take you on this journey. As a fitness trainer and passionate learner, this podcast is about optimizing our holistic selves while keeping it fun. Every week, we'll engage with exceptional individuals, sharing unique insights to enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for a blend of information, education, and entertainment, as we explore the depths of our potential.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Kane, former middle school teacher and founder of Growth Mindset Parenting, to talk about what is actually happening inside the wonderfully chaotic world of adolescence. We get into executive function, independence, emotional development and why some of the behaviors that drive parents completely insane are often developmentally normal. We also talk about the balance between protecting our kids and letting them struggle, why discomfort can be useful, and how we can create structure without taking over. Sean shares the skills he wants his own sons to leave home with, including strong relationships, reflection and emotional literacy, plus why autonomy matters so much as kids learn who they are. Highlights: (07:11) - How much of parenting is really us trying to regulate our own fear? (15:28) - The towels, wrappers and chaos that look like disrespect but may actually be executive function (20:32) - Why status, respect and belonging matter so much to adolescents (28:37) - Keeping the door open when your child may not even know how to ask for help (34:21) - Are we raising successful kids, or adults who can actually handle life? (44:30) - The three life skills Sean most wants his sons to master before they leave home Connect with Sean: growthmindsetparenting.com https://www.instagram.com/growth.mindset.parenting/ TikTok: @growthmindsetparenting 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
In this episode, I’m joined by Perri Chase, teacher, mystic, guide and spiritual entrepreneur, for a conversation about feminine energy, embodiment and what it really means to live in full expression. We talk about the identities women perform, the difference between softness and suppression, and why becoming more of yourself often requires letting old versions of you fall away. We also get into shame, nervous system work, spirituality, relationships and the ways women can disconnect from their bodies in order to feel safe or successful. Perri shares why true embodiment is not about becoming softer, prettier or more palatable. It is about becoming more honest, more responsible and more fully yourself. Highlights: (06:03) - How Perri became the woman she is now, and why so much of it involved unbecoming (12:24) - Good girls, bombshell baddies and why both versions of the feminine can become distorted (18:13) - When it feels like a teenage boy is running your emotional life (27:13) - The power women carry, and why feminine leadership is not about making men smaller (34:19) - Why Perri thinks nervous system regulation has become another place women try to be perfect (44:16) - Shame as a wet blanket, and what changes when you choose accountability instead Connect with Perri: https://perrichase.com http://instagram.com/perri_chase 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
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jenn Simmons, former breast surgeon, founder of Real Health MD and Perfection Imaging, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer , and host of the Keeping A Breast podcast. Jenn spent years working inside conventional medicine before her own health crisis pushed her to question what she had been taught and look more closely at prevention, screening and the bigger picture of women’s health. We talk about mammograms, breast imaging, hormones, functional medicine and why women deserve more information, context and choice when making decisions about their health. Jenn also shares why she believes prevention has to go far beyond early detection, and why becoming curious, asking better questions and taking an active role in your own care can be so powerful. Highlights: (06:31) - The personal mission that took Jenn from conventional breast surgery to challenging the status quo (11:11) - The health crisis that made her ask a completely different question: what if there’s something more? (23:51) - Why no doctor can be the hero of your health story, and why that power ultimately belongs to you (27:48) - Jenn’s perspective on mammograms, ultrasounds and why she believes women need more screening options (50:35) - Why early detection alone isn’t enough, and what a more preventative approach could look like (57:24) - Hormone replacement, bio-individuality and why Jenn says one-size-fits-all prescribing is not enough For breast cancer screening: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ For help on your breast cancer journey: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/ Jenn's book: The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide Connect with Jenn: https://www.twitter.com/DrJennSimmons https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-simmons-md-16198389/ https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons 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
I’m joined by Meghan Judge for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about grief, trauma, complex PTSD, friendship breakups, and what it takes to keep going when life has handed you far more than your fair share. Meghan shares how repeated loss shaped her, why humour became a survival tool, and how finally understanding her mental health changed everything. We also talk about toxic friendships, suicidal thoughts, therapy, EMDR, and the podcast that grew out of one of Meghan’s darkest seasons. This is not a conversation about pretending everything is fine. It’s about learning to carry your story differently, finding your people, and discovering that freedom can be a choice. Highlights: (04:57) - Meghan shares the losses that shaped her from childhood onward (09:06) - Understanding complex PTSD and how repeated trauma can affect us (21:27) - When a toxic friendship group became another breaking point (36:09) - The period when Meghan stopped wanting to be here (42:20) - How starting a podcast became part of her way back (55:28) - Why freedom can begin with choosing to leave what is hurting you Connect with Meghan: judgingmeghan.com https://www.instagram.com/judgingmeghan/?hl=en 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
I’m joined by Laura Conley for an unfiltered conversation about women, anger, work, motherhood, relationships, and the impossible choices we are often handed. We talk about the traps hiding inside both the trad wife ideal and the boss babe fantasy, and why trying to do everything can quietly turn into exhaustion and resentment. We also explore what happens when women keep swallowing their frustration, why expressing anger can actually create connection, and how small acts of speaking up can rebuild trust in your own voice. This one is chaotic, honest, funny, and probably a little too relatable. Highlights: (03:16) - Why so many women are waking up angry (11:42) - The trap hiding inside both trad wife and boss babe culture (14:38) - The invisible workload women are expected to carry (20:20) - Are you angry, or have you talked yourself out of it? (25:14) - How buried resentment becomes death by a thousand cuts (35:22) - Practicing small moments of truth before the big ones Connect with Laura: https://www.lauraconley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lauraconleycoaching/?hl=en 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
I’m joined by sound healer, teacher, mentor, and entrepreneur Susy Markoe Schieffelin for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, identity, motherhood, and the healing power of sound. Susy shares how losing her hair, struggling with addiction, and feeling disconnected from herself ultimately led her toward sobriety, self-acceptance, and a completely new life. We also talk about the science behind sound baths, how sound can help regulate the nervous system, and why letting go is often the thing that finally sets us free. Susy’s story is a powerful reminder that healing does not have to become another thing we hustle for. Sometimes it begins when we soften, listen, and trust what is ready to change. Highlights: (06:42) - Losing her hair and disconnecting from her spiritual side (10:20) - Using alcohol to silence anxiety, shame, and self-doubt (15:30) - Finding the peace she had been searching for through sound healing (20:17) - Why letting go became an unexpected form of liberation (23:34) - Motherhood, surrender, and a deeper trust in life (34:14) - How sound baths shift brain waves and calm the nervous system Connect with Susy: thecoppervessel.com thesoundhealersacademy.com Instagram: @thecoppervessel, @thesoundhealersacademy 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
In this episode, I’m sharing what a ten-day adventure through Iceland taught me about fitness, consistency, and trusting my body. I only completed one traditional workout, yet I climbed glaciers, explored lava tunnels, rode an ATV through sideways rain, and handled every adventure without feeling weak or unprepared. This is your reminder that a workout does not always need to look like a workout. The habits you build over time show up when real life asks something of you. And yes, they might even help when you spectacularly wipe out on wet cement steps in a bathing suit. Highlights: (01:47) - Feeling guilty for not working out on vacation (03:06) - Realizing a lifetime of training was supporting every adventure (04:34) - What terrible boots taught me about connection to my feet (06:17) - Training for real life, not just the gym (08:55) - The Iceland fall that put my body awareness to the test (11:04) - Why compounded habits create lasting self-trust 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 FIT AMINOS: LINK AND CODE (NICOLES) https://fitaminos.com/ref/nicole.sciacca/ ELLIEMD: LINK AND no code needed: https://elliemd.com/nicolesciacca 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
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
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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