Join me for a bonus solo episode where it's going to get real, raw, unfiltered and fiery.

It feels like the world is on fire and falling apart before our very eyes. With hurricanes, political fighting, wars, there is truly a lot going on. But there's even more behind the scenes to what you think you know.

From weather manipulation to deep state in government, conspiracy theories, breaking down why anger is so toxic to your body, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the emotional vibration scale, and how to manage fear - this episode has it all.

I've kept quiet on a lot of these topics but it's time to lift the lid and share things that you need to know.

You may not agree with me on everything I share and that is perfectly fine. The biggest takeaway I want you to get after listening is: question everything.

Listen to the very end as I'm giving my TOP TIPS that I guarantee will help you navigate these strange and scary times!

. . . . . .

I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments, so send me a DM on Instagram at @nikkisharp.

Have you ever engaged in unhealthy behaviors and thought “I know I SHOULDN’T be doing this but can’t seem to stop?” If so, this episode is for you!

Today’s guest is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist who has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory since the early 1980s. She was one of the first in her field to study neuroplasticity and how the brain can change. Dr. Leaf is the author of 18 bestselling books, in addition to being the host of the award-winning podcast: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.

In this episode Nikki and Dr. Caroline Leaf discuss neuroplasticity – what it is and what you’re getting wrong about it, the difference between the brain and mind, including why getting over toxic habits and addictions is so hard. You’ll learn why having awareness alone is actually dangerous and best and worst tips to deal with stress, anxiety and burnout. 

This is a powerful conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Listen and learn:

• How to rewire and reprogram your mind
• What neuroplasticity is (and what you’re getting wrong about it)
• What to do when you feel stuck and how to move through it
• Breaking toxic patterns, addictions and behaviors
• Neurocycle: the steps to create new habits
• Best and worst things to do for stress, burnout, and sleep deprivation

Follow Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram @drcarolineleaf, listen to “The Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess podcast” and download the Neurocycle app here.

Check out Nikki on Instagram at @nikkisharp and learn more about 1:1 coaching with Nikki at nikkisharp.com.

Don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and share what you liked. 

As adults it can be hard to make new friends. You may hide your true self out of fear of judgment, or isolate yourself even when you desperately want to create community. It can feel lonely and prompt you to self-sabotage.

We’ve all been there…

Today you’ll hear Olga’s story about how she faced similar challenges when moving to a new city and how joining the Ultimate Transformation Program enabled her to find the support of new life-long friends. She openly shares about her experience in UTP, including struggles she faced such as not loving herself, comparing her life to others, and how this program helped her overcome these.

This episode will give you hope that making new friends at any age IS possible, and you truly never know when a best-friend (and someone who truly understands you) will come your way. You’ll learn the impact of investing in yourself and how it can, and will, transform your life when you say YES to your own life.

. . . . . 

Doors close soon to the Ultimate Transformation Program which begins October 7, 2024. Click the link below to learn more and apply:

https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com/

Join Nikki’s community:

Follow me for inspiration and a daily dose of real life on Instagram @nikkisharp. Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me: nikkisharp.com

Order my best-selling books: https://www.nikkisharp.com/book

EP. 80

Nikki is joined by Dr. Brooke Stubbs, a double board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician with a master’s degree in Nutrition. She is the founder of RootedFemme, a concierge practice that focuses on lifestyle medicine and the host of That Rooted Feeling podcast.

In today’s powerful episode, Brooke is shedding light on the medical industry, including why you aren’t seeing the results you want, and the challenges of modern day healthcare. She’s also sharing some fascinating studies that will help you rethink how you approach health. 

We also discuss a hot topic: Ozempic and who should be taking it, who shouldn’t, and why Brooke is a proponent of it. Get ready to hear the science behind healing and what it truly takes to reverse illnesses and lead a healthier and happier life.

Listen and learn:

• Brooke’s hot take on Ozempic and who should be taking it
• How to truly heal the body versus putting a bandaid on symptoms
• The placebo effect: how your mind is really impacting your health
• Lifestyle, hormones, your body & understanding why you can’t lose weight
• The top vitamins you need for better health
• And more

. . . . . 

Follow Dr. Brook Stubbs at www.rootedfemme.com, on Instagram at @brookstubbsmd, and listen to her podcast That Rooted Feeling.

Learn more about Nikki’s Ultimate Transformation Program (UTP) which begins Oct 7, 2024 by CLICKING HERE. Follow her on Instagram @nikkisharp and check out her offerings at www.nikkisharp.com.

. . . . . 

Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review sharing what you’ve learned, enjoy most, or guests you’d like to see. As always, thanks for your support!

EP. 79

If you struggle with setting boundaries and putting everyone else first, numbing yourself with food, alcohol, shopping, or are unhappy with your body – today’s episode is for you!

I’m sitting down with Emily and Fiona, two Ultimate Transformation Program graduates, who vulnerably share their stories of facing these exact challenges and how they overcame them. They open up about their experience within the program, what they learned about themselves in the process and give an incredible insider look to what really happens in UTP. 

This is an episode you will deeply resonate with.

Fiona and Emily are incredible examples of what saying yes to yourself looks like and how radically your life can change when you are willing to face your fears. 

Doors are now open to apply for the Ultimate Transformation Program starting October 7, 2024. 

Click the link below to learn more and apply for this life-changing 4-month course:

https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com/

. . . . . 

Follow Nikki for inspiration and a daily dose of real life on Instagram @nikkisharp. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: www.nikkisharp.com.

EP. 78

Get ready to listen to one of the most impactful interviews on A Sharper Life with one and only, Dr. John Gray. The author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus is one of the top 10 Most Influential Books of the last quarter century, spent 235 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and translated into 45 languages. What you’ll takeaway from this episode will change the way you approach dating, relationships, and finding love. 

Dr. John Gray is one of the most widely recognized relationship experts and today he is sharing why relationships are more complicated than ever, including role reversals, how hormones impact relationships and much more. 

Ladies, listen up if you want to learn how to get your man to open up, become more emotionally intimate, and get him to do what you want. Men, you’ll learn about women and their specific needs that will create greater intimacy.

Listen and Learn:

• Hacks to improve your relationship for both sexes
• Why men need “cave time” after coming home from work
• How to rebalance masculine / feminine energy in relationships
• How your hormones are impacting testosterone and estrogen levels
• Why stress is an intimacy killer 
• Ladies: why you need to stop asking your man to open up + the tool that works!

Connect with Dr. John Gray on his website. Connect on Twitter, Facebook, and on Instagram.

Get Dr. Gray’s FREE course on “How To Get Everything You Want In Relationships.” 

Purchase MARS VENUS Men’s Genome Support and MARS VENUS Women’s Genome Support. 

Connect with Nikki on Instagram @nikkisharp and learn more about her upcoming Ultimate Transformation Program, starting October 7 at https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com/.

. . . . .

Don’t forget to click the subscribe button as new episodes are released weekly with experts and solo’s by Nikki. If you enjoyed today’s episode, share it with a friend and leave a 5* review with what you enjoyed on A Sharper Life.

EP: 77

We’re BACK, and trust me, you’ll want to have a listen to this one!

In today's deeply raw and authentic episode, I’m sharing life behind-the-scenes since my divorce, why I paused the podcast, and things you haven’t seen on IG. I do get quite emotional and you’ll learn why.

While it’s a bit scary to open up like this, it's my hope that you’ll realize we all have challenging moments in life and you’re not alone; there is hope. I think it’s also important to break the stigma around depression because often people compare their lives to what they see on social, and that’s not always reality.

I want to also mention: depression is a real thing and if you ever have truly dark thoughts, please reach out to a friend or google hotlines as there are many resources available.

As mentioned, this is an emotional episode; it’s real, honest and has both intense moments as well as more light-hearted ones. I hope you enjoy it and would love to hear your thoughts after you listen.

. . . . .

Learn more about The Ultimate Transformation Program head to www.ultimatetransformationprogram.com.

Sign up for the Ultimate Detox Masterclass (video course) HERE.

Follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkisharp and learn more about her offerings at www.nikkisharp.com.

. . . . .

Your support means the world. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please leave a review and 5* on Apple Podcast or Spotify. And don’t forget to subscribe as there will be new episodes weekly with incredible guest experts + solos!

Overachievers…get ready as this is a must-listen to podcast episode. You’ll learn common misconceptions about fitness, changing your mindset about movement (especially when it comes to seeing results), go-go-go women who prioritize everyone but themselves, and much more!

Nikki is sitting down with Dilan Gomih, the founder of Dilagence, a company that helps organizations and individuals achieve high performance through well-being. Dilan has an MBA from Harvard Business School and holds a BA from Yale University, is a National Academy of Sports Certified Personal Trainer, Women’s Fitness Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Behavior Change Specialist. 

Dilan shares The 60-Second Workout, a unique methodology that helps busy professionals take control of their time and transform their productivity. During this interview they discuss everything from common misconceptions about fitness

Listen and learn:

• Why slowing down is the best way to speed up & will help you achieve more!
• What the 60-Second Workout is + how it will transform your body and mind
• How to reclaim your time in your busy and go-go-go lifestyle
• Why walking during business calls enhances problem solving
• Habit stacking: how to do it to see the most results
• Learn to thrive, instead of just survive in overwhelming times

. . . . .

Connect with Dilan Gomih on her Website and on LinkedIn. 

Join Nikki’s community over on Instagram @nikkisharp, learn more about her offerings and working together on her website.

. . . . . 

If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a 5* review and don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life! New episodes every Sunday!

Join Nikki this week for an extremely powerful solo episode that will help you understand why you keep yourself stuck, even if what you’re currently doing makes you unhappy! 

This is a topic that affects everyone as we all go through times in our lives that change is a necessary thing. Yet, we keep ourselves in toxic and unhealthy relationships, in jobs we hate, engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors, and even addicted to negative self-talk about ourselves.

The question is: why do we continue to engage in unhealthy relationships, behaviors, and thoughts when we know we shouldn’t be? Why can’t we make change even when we hate the current things we’re doing in life?

You will learn about the Familiar Hell, which is associated with what feels safe and comfortable, versus the Unfamiliar Heaven, or uncertainty, which the brain does not like. Nikki provides detailed examples of each, how your nervous system is interconnected with your brain that seeks control, and how these keep you in a state of feeling stuck, or not making the changes you know you should.

Nikki shares examples that you’ll resonate with in your life, helping to give you clarity on why you haven’t been able to see results you desperately want. This is a fascinating topic based on neuroscience and psychology.

Listen and learn:

• The difference between the Familiar Hell and Unfamiliar Heaven
• Why change is so hard, even though you know what to do
• How the brain is hardwired for certainty and control, which can lead to addictive thoughts and behaviors
• Why the Unfamiliar Heaven is scary to step into, no matter how much you want it
• Steps to take in order to escape your own “hell” and enter a peaceful “heaven” (aka, the results you want in life)

. . . . . 

Join Nikki’s community on Instagram @nikkisharp and learn more about her 1:1 coaching at www.nikkisharp.com. Learn more about the Ultimate Transformation Program here.

Don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life and leave a 5* review, sharing what you enjoy about the show. If you resonated with anything mentioned in today’s episode, send Nikki a direct message on Instagram!

This week Nikki is joined by Sara Reardon, a board-certified women’s health and pelvic floor therapist and is known as The Vagina Whisperer on social media. In today’s juicy episode, Sara is breaking down everything you need to know about your pelvic floor, common misconceptions about your body, and much more.

This is a topic that every woman should feel comfortable to talk about, and yet, it’s one of the most taboo ones out there. Whether it’s knowing what’s normal versus what isn’t, why you’re having painful sex, to what you’re getting wrong about your vagina, this is a must-listen to episode.

Key takeaways:

• What you need to know about your vagina
• Common pelvic floor problems: overactive bladder, pressure in the vagina, bowel issues
• What a pelvic floor examination is and why you need one
• Importance of kegels and how to correctly do them
• How ¼ women have pain with sex, especially after childbirth, and how to fix this
• How menopause impacts your vagina and what you need to know about it

Follow Sara Reardon:

Instagram @the.vagina.whisperer

TikTok @thevagwhisperer

Take her pelvic floor quiz to get your personalized pelvic floor roadmap www.thevagwhisperer.com/quiz/

Follow Nikki Sharp:

Instagram @nikkisharp

Website www.nikkisharp.com

If you enjoyed today’s episode share it with a friend who could benefit from it and don’t forget to leave a 5* review and what you’re loving about A Sharper Life!