Oh hey y'all.

In this episode, myself and Laura Conley are talking about something that sounds simple, but can seriously change how we live, work, and show up, scheduling rest and fun like they actually matter. Because they do.

We get honest about hustle culture, guilt, productivity, and why so many of us treat joy like it has to be earned first.

We also get into presence, parenting, and what happens when I stop acting like rest is a reward and start treating it like a requirement.

There’s laughter, a few very real confessions, and a solid reminder that life is happening now, not just after the to-do list is done.

Highlights:

(01:32) - We kick off with the real topic, rest, fun, and why they need a place on the calendar

(03:38) - I share what rest actually looks like for me, and why massages feel like a full system reset

(06:55) - The big truth, fun and rest are not extra, they are the reason to live

(09:46) - Why hustle can rob us of joy, even when it looks successful on paper

(12:23) - A perfect example of choosing yoga over fake urgency, and why that changed everything

(25:59) - The full-circle moment, when your life feels full, you show up better for everyone in it

Find out more about Laura:

Laura Conley is a Certified Life + Weight Loss Coach. Laura helps mamas who have been painfully struggling with diet drama (+ who have tried EVERYTHING) to lovingly lose weight for the last time and free themselves from food forever. She is on a maniacal mission to do this so that her clients can pass down a beautiful legacy to their children around food and bodies, weigh what they want, and live the life they have always dreamed of without the weight and drama in the way. She does this by coaching her clients to balance their hunger hormones, rewire their brains, handle hard emotions, take daily accountability, and become their own bestie.

Website: www.lauraconley.com

IG: @lauraconleycoaching

Podcast: https://www.lauraconley.com/podcast

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

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This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

This surprise solo episode came straight from the heart. After a conversation in my monthly group about how hard it can feel to justify spending money on yourself, especially as a woman, especially as a caretaker, I had to press record.

We’re talking about chronic stress, identity expansion, and why a retreat is not indulgent, it’s medicine. I share the science behind rest, neuroplasticity, and how changing your environment can literally change your brain.

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, shrinking your joy, and putting yourself last, consider this your permission slip. Investing in yourself is not selfish. It’s how you expand your capacity to hold your life.

Highlights:

(02:10) Why women are neurologically wired to deprioritize themselves

(04:00) Chronic stress and how it shrinks your capacity for joy

(06:15) Novel environments, neuroplasticity, and breakthrough moments

(08:45) The bold decision that changed my life forever

(10:30) Rest as preventative medicine, not a luxury

(13:20) Burnout, identity shifts, and expanding your capacity

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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)

Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

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Oh hey y’all.

This conversation with Michelle Doan stopped me in my tracks.

After fleeing Vietnam with her family in 1979, Michelle grew up as an immigrant in Canada and later California, struggling with cystic acne and the insecurities that came with it.

What began as a personal battle to heal her own skin transformed into a lifelong mission to help others feel confident in theirs.

From escaping Vietnam by boat as a child to building Imani Cosmetics into a global clean beauty brand, Michelle’s story is one of grit, resilience, and heart. We talk about ingredient transparency, European standards, bio fermentation technology, and what true potency in skincare really means.

This episode is about entrepreneurship, identity, and creating products, and a life, rooted in integrity.

Highlights:

(02:30) Michelle’s refugee journey and her mother’s courage

(10:27) How cystic acne sparked the creation of Emani

(16:47) Why ingredient transparency matters more than hype

(23:10) The bio fermentation process behind her skincare

(29:43) Why European markets demand higher standards

(36:20) Rewiring your mindset for happiness and freedom

Find out more about Emani:

Check out Michelle’s website emani.com and use code "SHOCK25" for 25% off site wide.

Instagram - @emanicosmetics

Facebook - @emanicosmetics

X - @emanicosmetics

TikTok - @emanivegan

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Oh hey y’all.

This conversation with Jason Shurka stretched me in the best way. We talk about his near death experiences, surviving serious injuries, and how that journey led him into The Light System Technology and the creation of UNIFYD Healing centers around the world.

If you’ve ever felt curious about the intersection of science and spirituality, this one is going to light you up.

We break down The Light System Technology in practical terms, how color, frequency, and environment influence the body, why animals respond to this work without placebo, and how our bodies may be far more intelligent than we’ve been taught.

It’s expansive, grounded, and deeply hopeful.

Highlights:

(04:05) Jason’s injuries and the turning point that changed everything

(12:40) Why the current medical model is being questioned

(17:05) How environment determines healing potential

(21:10) Color, frequency, and how The Light System Technology works

(28:45) Animal healing stories that challenge skepticism

(36:30) Structuring water, intention, and the science behind affirmation

Book a call with Jason here: https://koalendar.com/e/speakwiththelightsystem find a center near you: https://www.unifydhealing.com/locations

Connect with Jason on other platforms:

https://www.jasonshurka.com

https://www.instagram.com/therealjasonshurka/

https://www.facebook.com/Jasonshurka26

https://x.com/realjasonshurka

https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonshurka

https://www.youtube.com/JasonShurka26

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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)

Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey y’all. This episode is equal parts science, honesty, and real talk.

I’m joined by Michelle Kilduff, a peptide performance coach who cuts through the hype and explains what actually makes peptides work in real life.

We talk about GLP-1s, recovery peptides, longevity, and why so many people are disappointed when they expect injections to do all the heavy lifting.

Michelle shares why behavior, fueling, strength training, and consistency matter more than any protocol, plus what she sees go wrong when people chase quick fixes without support.

If you’re curious about peptides, already using them, or just want to understand how to work with your body instead of against it, this conversation will ground you fast.

Highlights:

(03:28) How Michelle found her way into peptide coaching

(09:31) GLP-1s vs other peptides and what they actually do

(16:17) Why prescriptions fail without lifestyle follow through

(19:35) The real risks of under eating on GLP-1s

(27:23) How strength training and recovery should look on peptides

(28:22) Injection fatigue and why people quit too early

Connect with Michelle:

https://www.mkilduffcoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/michelle.kilduff/

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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)

Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Oh hey y’all.

I have wanted to have this conversation for a long time, and Dr. Scott Sherr absolutely delivered.

We get into what mitochondria actually do, why almost all of us are dealing with some level of dysfunction, and how energy production sits at the center of mental clarity, recovery, stress resilience, and overall health.

This is one of those episodes that completely shifts how you think about your body.

We also talk about methylene blue, why the internet both loves and fears it, and how to think about nervous system training, oxygen therapy, and health optimization without getting overwhelmed.

This one is science heavy but incredibly practical, and honestly, I did not want it to end.

Highlights:

(03:09) Why mitochondria might be the missing link in modern health

(09:08) The real reasons energy production breaks down over time

(16:18) What health optimization medicine actually means in practice

(20:30) Methylene blue explained without the hype or fear

(36:25) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, when it helps and when it does not

(42:05) Building health long term while still feeling better now

Connect with Dr Scott:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/troscriptions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebasehealth/

https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/

https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/

https://www.instagram.com/onebasehealth/

https://www.instagram.com/homehopeorg/

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Oh hey y’all.

This episode is one of those conversations where you feel seen, called out and deeply reassured all at once.

I’m joined by Dr Sienna Olson, and honestly, this one goes everywhere it needs to go. We talk about strength training as identity, nervous system regulation for high performing women, and why so many of us are doing everything “right” but still feel exhausted and disconnected from our bodies.

We also get into disordered eating, burnout, hormones, spirituality without bypassing the body, and what it actually looks like to lead yourself instead of fighting yourself.

This is about performance and peace, science and soul, and learning to listen to your body instead of bullying it into submission.

Highlights:

(01:41) Why high achieving women feel burnt out even when they’re doing all the right things

(06:47) The hidden cost of extreme dieting and overtraining

(17:06) Strength training as identity, not just aesthetics

(22:40) Simple nervous system regulation that actually works

(29:21) Spirituality without bypassing the body

(38:47) Peptides, hype, healing and what to know before jumping in

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

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I’m joined by evidential medium Barbra Banner, and this conversation is equal parts comforting, hilarious, and honestly kind of mind-blowing.

Barbra shares how her mediumship kicked off with lights, orbs, and objects doing the absolute most, then turned into a calling she couldn’t ignore.

We talk grief, why humor can be a real bridge to healing, and what it looks like when “signs” stop being subtle. Plus, Barbra leads a simple little exercise you can try in real time, and yes, I’m already waiting on my rosebud.

Highlights:

(04:39) - The moment spirit started getting loud: flashing lights, orbs, and a photo flying off the mantel

(08:52) - Her morning routine with guides, angels, and “Gumby arms” energy

(10:48) - The best advice for skeptics: stand up and do 10 jumping jacks

(13:39) - The Outlander sign that hit way too close to home

(20:09) - My real talk on grief, asking for signs, and getting answers fast

(37:24) - The “rosebud” challenge, and how to spot what spirit drops into your head

Connect with Barbra:

bannermedium.com

https://www.instagram.com/bannermedium13/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/barbra.banner/

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey y’all.

Okay, I’m just going to say it, my palms were sweating before we even started recording, because we’re talking money. Not the cute “budget tips” version, the real stuff: shame, comparison, resentment, and the sneaky little stories we tell ourselves when we feel behind.

I’m joined by Jade Warshaw from the Ramsey team, and she’s the friend who will tell you the truth, then help you take the next step without spiraling.

We get into why money hits so deep, how to stop turning mistakes into your identity, and how progress actually happens, little by little, even when you’re annoyed about it.

Highlights:

(03:07) - Jade hears the intro and goes, “Holy smokes”, instant bestie energy

(04:00) - “Budget” as a bad word, and how scarcity stories start early

(15:13) - The Ramsey Baby Steps, plus what they really feel like in real life

(21:21) - Regret vs guilt vs shame, and when a mistake turns into an identity

(31:32) - Financial envy and the Tesla effect, life is a race, but not against other people

(46:41) - Where to find Jade and her book, and the official “we’re best friends” moment

Connect with Jade:

Instagram

Website

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Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey y’all.

Today I’m sitting down with Megan Lanford, founder of Points to Paradise, and I’m not being dramatic when I say this conversation messed with my brain in the best way.

If you’ve ever assumed luxury travel equals debt, trust funds, or “I’m just not that kind of person,” Megan is about to flip that story.

We talk beginner cards, how to keep it simple (no spreadsheet nightmare), and how to turn groceries and gas into real trips. Also, the moment she shares what points can actually buy, I basically start planning a vacation mid episode.

Highlights:

(02:29) - “Surprise, it’s not debt, it’s strategy,” the luxury travel reality check

(07:17) - The easiest first move, one beginner card, pay it off monthly, done

(09:51) - Business cards aren’t just for CEOs, and why the bonuses are bigger

(13:41) - The biggest lie, you do not need to spend a fortune to earn serious points

(19:14) - From “free trip” to five star resorts, first class flights, and a $7,000 room on points

(31:07) - The Hawaii trip that made everyone cry, and why this becomes a family legacy

Connect with Megan here:

www.pointstooparadise.com

Linkedin

Instagram

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Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)

Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio