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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This solo cast was such a joy to record, because I am ending 2025 with a fire in my chest about what actually shapes our lives.

I dive into the truth that your habits are profiling you every single day and that discipline is really about having an identity so clear you stop negotiating with your feelings. I talk about timelines, personal responsibility, the habits I have made non negotiable and the real shifts that happened when I stopped treating my future self like a stranger.

I break down the practices that have changed my body, my mindset and my nervous system this year, from lifting heavy to creatine to peptides to sleep optimization to meditation to walking and, yes, fun. I share how these choices have rewired my confidence, sharpened my intuition and helped me keep the gains I have worked so hard for.

This episode is equal parts science, spirituality and loving kick in the ass, because you are far more in control than you think. The life you want is built from the habits you keep.

Highlights:

(01:15) The truth about timelines and why my habits were deciding my future

(04:30) The identity shift that makes discipline easier than feelings

(06:40) Weightlifting, confidence and the moment I realized my body had changed

(10:19) Creatine, peptides and the longevity practices I swear by

(12:55) Sleep, meditation and the seven minute gratitude rule

(15:11) Why walking, movement and fun have become my secret sauce

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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/

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Hey y’all.

This solo episode came straight from my heart and a little bit from my nerves, because every time I hit record alone, I wonder if I actually know what I am doing. But as we approach the end of 2025, one theme keeps shouting at me from every angle. We are living through an apocalypse of average, and it is time to wake up.

I talk about the ways complacency sneaks into our lives, how autopilot becomes our default and why it is a tragedy to treat yourself like someone ordinary when you are anything but.

I share the ideas and moments that cracked me open this year, including something Kathy Heller said that shook me to my core. You are a piece of the master. You are a masterpiece. I explore how miracles show up when our nervous system is regulated, how movement and meditation unlock clarity and why repeating the same tired stories keeps us stuck.

This episode is a call to stop negotiating for scraps, stop settling for leftovers and start choosing the path that feels brave, aligned and alive.

Highlights:

(01:10) Why the end of 2025 pushed me to question complacency

(03:22) The shift that happens when you realise you were never meant to be average

(05:55) The Kathy Heller quote that cracked me wide open

(08:48) How meditation and nervous system work prepare you for miracles

(10:58) Why repeating old stories keeps you stuck in patterns

(12:40) One choice you can make today to break the cycle of average

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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/

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

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This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey ya’ll.

This episode felt like sitting down with a friend who tells the truth and somehow says exactly what you needed to hear. 

Lynn Mull shares her path from Wall Street executive to holistic midlife coach.

We talk about burnout, intuition, internal family systems, and redefining abundance in a way that actually feels good. 

It is honest, funny, a little cosmic, and perfect if you are in a who am I now season.

Highlights: 

(03:18) When the pace of Wall Street stopped feeling sustainable

(09:02) The moment she realized staying would eventually make her sick

(16:10) Masculine energy, burnout, and learning how to soften

(25:05) Using internal family systems to hear yourself think again

(35:12) Redefining abundance beyond money and stuff

(45:30) Living in the and, ambition and rest side by side

Find out more about Lynn:

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram: @_lynnmull

Substack

The 24 Oracle Deck

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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/

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

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

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Y’all, this one lit me up. 

Talking with Chris felt like having someone finally hand me the manual for relationships that we all swear should exist, but no one ever gives us. 

He has this wildly grounded way of explaining attachment, self regulation, and emotional safety that makes you stop and go - Oh wait, that’s me. And that’s my ex. And that’s the pattern I swear I’m not repeating anymore.

This episode is honest, eye opening, and surprisingly comforting. 

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type, or why certain dynamics feel so familiar, Chris breaks it all down in a way that just hits. 

I left this conversation feeling clearer, lighter, and honestly a little called out in the best possible way.

Highlights:

(03:12) The four attachment styles

(12:45) Why 60 percent of healthy relationships come from self regulation

(22:18) The first big non negotiable emotional safety and why it matters

(33:02) Why anxious and avoidant types keep finding each other

(45:10) A simple way to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety

(55:41) How secure people rebound faster

Find out more about Chris: 

Instagram: @evolvedbychris

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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

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Every time Mary comes on the show, something unhinged happens in the best possible way. 

This conversation is equal parts therapy session, comedy hour, and spiritual wake up call. 

Mary showed up with her signature mix of tender truth telling and laugh till you snort humor, and somehow managed to coach me in real time about parenting, grounding myself, and why conscious pauses are basically my new religion.

Her new book, Parenting a Spicy One, is exactly what every overwhelmed parent needs. 

It is honest, compassionate, and wildly practical. 

After this episode, you will never look at your own reactions or your kid's meltdowns the same way again. 

Truly one of my favorites to date.

Highlights:

(01:48) Why this episode went off the rails in the most glorious way

(07:55) What a spicy kid actually is and how to know if you are raising one

(17:42) The conscious pause that keeps you from turning into Mommy Monster

(28:10) My own blow up moment and Mary's guidance on doing a real repair

(42:03) How spicy kids become incredible adults who refuse to be anyone but themselves

(53:27) The ongoing battle of the iPhone request and why curiosity beats control

Find out more about Mary Van Geffen: 

Website

Instagram: @maryvangeffen

Parenting Classes

Join the waitlist or register for MOSO Self-Paced to get started today

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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

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Y all, this conversation lit me up. 

Dr Ayat Mekki is one of those women who speaks and you instantly feel your whole body soften, straighten up, and lean in. 

She shares so much wisdom on emotional healing, subconscious patterns, and manifesting in a way that feels like someone finally turned the lights on. 

Talking to her reminded me that we all have these old stories running in the background, and the second we see them clearly, things start shifting fast.

We also got into why chaos can feel familiar, why peace can feel almost too quiet, and how we repeat the same relationship patterns until we learn what we are meant to learn. 

I felt seen, called in, and weirdly comforted. I think you will too.

Highlights:

(01:45) Medical doctor to subconscious healer

(06:12) The real meaning of manifestation and why it is not about wishful thinking

(14:40) Clues that childhood wounds might be steering the show

(23:01) When peace feels uncomfortable and why your nervous system reacts that way

(34:10) What generational patterns look like and how healing affects seven future generations

(47:15) The biggest lesson Dr Ayat took away from hosting her retreat

Find out more about Dr. Ayat Mekki:

Website 

LinkedIn

Instagram: @dr.ayat.mekki

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Oh hey y’all.

Get ready for a crash course in one of the most fascinating topics in health and longevity - stem cells. 

Dr. Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, returns to the show to break down what stem cells actually are, how they work, and why they’re key to aging well. 

We talk about “stem cell exhaustion,” the Goldilocks principle of cellular health, and how lifestyle, nutrition, and smart supplementation can keep your body in repair mode.

If you’ve ever wondered how to boost recovery, support healthy aging, or just geek out on the future of wellness, this episode delivers.

Highlights:

(01:45) – What stem cells are and why they matter

(08:50) – The hallmarks of aging and stem cell exhaustion

(17:20) – The Goldilocks principle and what happens as we age

(22:40) – How inflammation impacts regeneration

(33:10) – Why timing and sleep are crucial for stem cell health

(45:00) – Exercise, recovery, and the science of staying young

Connect with Dan:

LinkedIn

Qualia Life

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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/

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

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

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This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey y’all,

This week, I’m talking with Jim Carter III - powerhouse tech founder, AI strategist, and the guy who’s literally building the future. 

Jim has helped everyone from Tony Robbins to Gary V harness AI to grow smarter, faster, and with more freedom. 

In this episode, we strip away the hype and talk about what AI really means for creativity, parenting, education, and everyday life.

Jim shares why it’s not about replacing humans but freeing us to do more of what actually matters. He even lets us peek inside his “digital clone” - a fully trained AI version of his brain. 

This one’s both mind-blowing and strangely comforting.

Highlights:

(03:15) – What AI really is (and how long it’s been shaping our daily lives)

(08:30) – Why we shouldn’t fear AI, but learn to use it as a thinking partner

(14:00) – How AI can help with real-world decisions, from work to parenting

(22:50) – Teaching kids to use ChatGPT without losing their critical thinking skills

(33:30) – The rise of digital clones and how they’re changing personal brands

(46:10) – Jim’s advice on freedom, wealth, and wisdom in the AI age

Connect with Jim :

WEBSITE

www.jimcarter.me

LINKEDIN PROFILE

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

INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/jimcarterthethird/

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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/

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

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Hey Ya’ll.

In this episode, I’m joined by Sigmar Berg, an artist who doesn’t just take photos - he captures emotion, thought, and perspective in every frame. 

We talk about creativity, staying grounded when trends come and go, and what it really means to make art that connects.

Sigmar shares how his work has evolved over time, what fuels his curiosity, and why slowing down can actually move your art - and your life - forward. 

It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth chat about vision, authenticity, and the beauty of paying attention.

Highlights:

(01:42) How Sigmar first found his creative spark

(05:10) Blending photography, philosophy, and art

(09:25) Intuition and trust in the creative process

(14:50) Why slowing down changes everything

(21:18) Getting past creative blocks without losing your edge

(28:33) Tech, art, and keeping it human

(36:12) Staying authentic when everyone’s chasing trends

(42:40) Final reflections on art, purpose, and perspective

Find out more about Sigmar: 

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

One Journey: The Lovetuner Book HERE and HERE.

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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