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So, I took a teenager’s dance class and ripped my hamstring right off my sit bone. Yep. POP, POP, POP. Not exactly how I imagined the evening going. But after the X-rays, appointments, second opinions, and a whole lot of thinking, I made the decision to have surgery because I want to give my body the best chance to heal. This little hamstring saga has also forced me to think about the mental side of recovery. Movement is a huge part of how I feel good, so I’m being intentional about supporting my mind while my body heals. And despite all of this? I don’t regret the dance class. Live your life, friends. Highlights: (01:42) - How a teenager’s dance class became the greatest moment of my life... briefly (04:15) - POP, POP, POP. Yeah, that is NOT a sound you want coming from your hamstring (05:48) - X-rays, specialists and the very glamorous reality of ripping a tendon off your sit bone (08:18) - Let’s get to the muscle belly of the problem... sorry, I’m full of puns (09:22) - My body has to rest, so now I’ve got to take care of my brain too (10:37) - Do I regret taking the dance class? Absolutely not. LIVE YOUR LIFE 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

The word “detox” gets thrown around a lot in wellness, so I wanted to know what it actually means. Dr. Greg Kelly is back to talk me through what our liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, gut, skin and even our brain are doing behind the scenes, and why he believes supporting those natural processes can matter in the modern world. We talk binders, bile, deep sleep, environmental exposures, sauna, contrast therapy and why more isn’t necessarily better. Gregory also breaks down the thinking behind Qualia Life’s Two-Day Detox and explains why their approach focuses on supporting multiple pathways rather than going aggressively after one piece of the puzzle. Highlights: (03:30) - Wait, don’t my liver and kidneys already detox me? (07:31) - You mobilized it, but did it actually leave? Let’s talk binders (13:24) - Activated charcoal, chlorella and the surprisingly complicated world of binders (23:10) - Sauna and detox: why hotter might not actually mean better (29:15) - The problem with trying to detox too much, too fast (41:19) - Phase one, phase two... what does any of that actually mean? Connect with Greg: Qualia Life Linkedin 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

What if grief and joy don’t have to live in separate rooms? I’m joined by Kate Doerge, bestselling author of Reimagining Grief, certified grief coach, motivational speaker, and founder of Penny’s Flight Foundation. Kate has experienced unimaginable loss, including her 16-year-old daughter Penny, yet the way she talks about grief is filled with so much life, love, and even laughter. We talk about celebrating the people we’ve lost, staying open to signs, physically moving grief through the body, and turning pain into purpose. This conversation gave me chill bumps on top of my chill bumps, and reminded me that carrying grief doesn’t mean leaving joy behind. Highlights: (06:43) - Grief on top of grief, and realizing, somehow, you’re still standing (14:53) - “I can’t imagine.” Oh, yes you can. You just really don’t want to (25:42) - Kate’s five actions for moving through grief instead of trying to “get over it” (31:46) - Get moving, because sometimes grief needs somewhere to GO (38:47) - Yep, grief and joy can absolutely sit at the same table (45:50) - Owls, signs, synchronicities... okay, you seriously cannot make this stuff up Connect with Kate: www.katedoerge.com www.pennysflight.org 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 Nathan Crane for a raw conversation about addiction, trauma, spirituality, the subconscious mind and what real healing can look like. Nathan shares his journey from homelessness, addiction, depression and a suicide attempt as a teenager to decades of studying meditation, nervous system regulation and human potential. We talk about why the patterns we call self-sabotage may have started as protection, how childhood experiences can shape adult behavior, and why compassion can take us deeper than constantly trying to fix ourselves. Nathan also takes me through a powerful live parts-work exercise that gets very personal, very quickly. Highlights: (04:32) - Nathan’s journey through addiction, homelessness and finding a completely different path (17:41) - Why there may be a solution to every problem, but you don’t always have to be the one to solve it (24:28) - The gratitude practice Nathan has used for years to retrain where his mind focuses (32:01) - How childhood experiences can become subconscious beliefs that follow us into adulthood (39:58) - Inside Nathan’s Awaken Process and how he approaches root-cause healing (45:17) - Nathan takes me through live parts work to uncover what’s underneath one of my own reactions Connect with Nathan: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IO2h2UhUHMD0jFRs416D6 https://www.instagram.com/nathancraneofficial/?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

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jason Pencek for a seriously education-dense conversation about peptides, what they actually do, why they’ve exploded into the mainstream, and where legitimate science starts getting tangled up with wellness hype. We get into GLP-1s, metabolism, inflammation, recovery, brain health, mitochondrial function and longevity. We also talk about sourcing, safety and why injecting something you found online is very different from taking a supplement. Jason shares what he’s seeing clinically, where the research is promising, and why understanding what you’re taking, and having someone monitor the bigger picture, matters so much. Highlights: (03:43) - What peptides actually are and how they signal changes in the body (11:24) - Semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide, and why people respond so differently (14:55) - How GLP-1s can affect cravings, dopamine and even your desire for things you usually enjoy (20:10) - Why easy access to peptides has created a real safety problem (30:01) - Where human research on popular peptides is strong, limited or still emerging (42:50) - MOTS-c, mitochondria and why cellular energy matters so much as we age Listen to Jason’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y8HWybBznAFS5bDBKXgfM 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 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