In this empowering episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki welcomes a truly inspiring guest, Lori Brand. Lori is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. She’s also a former gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder who’s battled body image struggles firsthand.

We dive into Lori’s powerful journey, shifting her mindset from shrinking to getting strong. Lori shares insights from her debut novel Bodies to Die For, a gripping and raw story of body image obsession, societal pressure, and the cost of chasing perfection.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why strength is more empowering than the pursuit of thinness

• How internal validation trumps society’s ever-changing beauty standards

• The problem with women judging themselves and each other

• Shocking real-life stories that inspired Bodies to Die For

• How to stop the cycle of shame and comparison in fitness and beyond

Guest Bio:

Lori Brand has been published in STRONG Fitness Magazine, T-Nation, Inside Fitness, D’FYNE, and more. Her debut novel Bodies to Die For explores the extremes of Diet Culture and the power of reclaiming your strength.

Resources & Links:

• Follow Lori on Instagram: [@loribrandwritesandlifts}

• Learn more about Bodies to Die For: [https://a.co/d/4Y5rHCr]

• Follow Nikki on Instagram: [@fitfunandfrazzledpodcast and @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness]

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Spring is here, bringing the Spring Equinox—a time of balance, renewal, and fresh energy. In this episode, we explore how to reset your home, mind, and body to align with this seasonal shift.

What You’ll Learn:

• The significance of the Spring Equinox and its energetic reset

• How to spring clean your space, mind, and habits

• Rituals for renewal, balance, and setting fresh intentions

• Simple ways to shift your movement, nutrition, and self-care for spring

Spring Equinox Reset Practices:

• Declutter your home and clear stagnant energy

• Release limiting beliefs and refresh your mindset

• Support your body with seasonal foods and movement

• Try grounding rituals, breath work, and spring intention setting

Spring is a time to shed the heaviness of winter and embrace new beginnings. Let’s step into renewal together.

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Wellness should feel good, not like a full-time job. In this episode, I break down the Apple Cider Vinegar Netflix documentary and what it reveals about the wellness industry, how it started with good intentions but has evolved into a billion-dollar business full of questionable practices, fear-based marketing, and pressure to constantly “optimize” our health.

We’re diving into:

✅ How wellness culture has become overwhelming and what we can do about it

✅ The dangers of fear-based marketing in the wellness industry

✅ My personal wake-up call after following misleading wellness advice

✅ How to take a more balanced, intuitive, and joyful approach to health

✅ Mindset shifts to release the noise and reconnect with what truly serves you

At the end of the day, wellness isn’t about fear, restriction, or constant biohacking, t’s about finding what genuinely makes you feel good.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Send me a DM on Instagram @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness or @fitfunandfrazzledpodcasttag me in your stories.

And if you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a review, it helps so much!

Let’s bring joy back into wellness. Take a deep breath, trust yourself, and remember: You are already enough.

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Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into a conversation that so many of us can relate to, breaking free from the toxic hustle culture, the #girlboss era that had us tying our worth to productivity, and the cycle of people-pleasing that kept us stuck.

If you’re a burnt-out Gen X-er or millennial, a recovering workaholic, or someone who has spent years prioritizing everyone else over yourself, this episode is for you. We’ll explore:

• How the girlboss era tricked us into believing we had to do more, be more, and achieve more to be worthy.

• The deeper connection between hustle culture and people-pleasing, and why so many of us felt compelled to prove ourselves.

• The impact on our mental, emotional, and physical health, from anxiety and chronic stress to burnout and resentment.

• How to break free and redefine success in a way that aligns with your values, energy, and well-being.

We’re also asking the big question: Did our parents really have it just as hard, or are we actually doing more now than ever before?

This episode is all about shifting perspectives, letting go of the pressure to be constantly “on,” and reclaiming balance in a way that actually feels good.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How hustle culture made us feel like rest was lazy and success had to come through burnout.

✔️ Why people-pleasing and the need for validation kept us stuck in overworking.

✔️ The toll this mindset has taken on our nervous system, relationships, and happiness.

✔️ Why working smarter, not harder is the key to long-term fulfillment.

✔️ Practical steps to redefine success, embrace rest, and heal from burnout.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you!

DM me on Instagram @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast or @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

Leave a review on the podcast to support this conversation.

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Welcome back to Fit, Fun, and Frazzled! Today, we’re diving into cravings, not just what they mean on a surface level, but what your body is actually trying to tell you.

            -   We often think of cravings as lack of willpower, but in reality, they are deeply rooted in our biology, emotions, stress, and nutritional needs.

-    I’ll be breaking down different types of cravings, their possible causes, and how to tune in so you can work with your body instead of against it.

- At the end of this episode, I’ll also discuss Food Babe’s sugar detox, the problematic messaging on Instagram around cravings, and why we need to shift the conversation around food and intuition.

- Cravings are not bad, they’re your body’s way of sending messages

Let’s shift the conversation, instead of fear-based food rules, let’s focus on nourishment, tuning in, and creating a sustainable, intuitive relationship with food.

        If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, tag me on [email protected], and @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast let’s keep this conversation going!

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* If you’re looking for personalized coaching on mindset, mindful eating and intuitive movement, check out my 1:1 coaching sessions and let's schedule a free call. DM me for details!

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Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Sit or lie down with your palms facing up, a gesture of openness to receive. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. Hold for a moment. Now exhale through your mouth, releasing any tension, worry, or doubt. Let’s begin.

If you want to take affirmations further my book Rewire Your Thoughts: Using Affirmations to Build Confidence, Relieve Stress, and Manifest Abundance is on Amazon.

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Alison Thacker is passionate about connecting real experience & learned knowledge to help consumers live lighter in a toxic world. Alison is the founder and CEO of the cheeky clean- a lifestyle brand connecting modern consumers with information to make more conscious choices. TCC is a resource using insight from her 14 yr career in the corporate chemical world. She is in the process of creating wellness products to provide tangible tools to support health & change the least regulated industries.

In this episode we talk about:

- Supplements/ beauty choices
- The power of shopping local
- Becoming ‘uninfluenced’

- Cookware. Specifically the maybe unknown chemicals leaching into our foods if you think you are eating healthy

- How to work on your mindset too and not get overwhelmed or have it all consume you

- Skin care picks

- and more

You can find Alison online at:

Instagram - www.instagram.com/thecheekyclean

Website - www.thecheckyyclean.com

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Welcome to this week’s meditation. This meditation is designed to help you align with the frequency of abundance and gratitude while releasing any limiting beliefs that no longer serve you.

Take a few moments to get comfortable and settle into a calm, peaceful space.

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In This episode I talk about:

• How your thoughts shape your reality

• Neuroscience-based techniques to rewire your brain for confidence and success

• Why women in midlife are more prone to mindset blocks like burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt

• The 3 mindset shifts that can change everything—from your fitness journey to your self-worth
• And more

Mindset work isn’t a one-time thing. It’s an ongoing practice. Every small shift you make compounds into bigger results over time.

 If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to help you take this work deeper. DM me or check out my 1:1 coaching programs where I help women in midlife release self-doubt, shift their mindset, and step into their best lives.

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Welcome to this week's meditation on Fit, Fun, and Frazzled. I’m so glad you’re here, taking this time to reset and realign as we begin a new week. This is a quick 8 minute meditation.

Let this be a moment just for you, to breathe, to release, and to welcome in clarity and ease.

Find a comfortable seated position or lie down. Close your eyes and allow your body to soften. Let your hands rest gently by your sides or on your heart.

This meditation will help clear away stress, get centered, and set an intention for the week ahead. It’s perfect for those feeling frazzled and in need of calm focus.

You can practice this meditation any day of the week, it does not have to be a Monday. This is a great meditation to do a quick reset whenever you need it.

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