In this powerful, permission-giving conversation, Nicole Johnson sits down with Darshana Avila, a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and sexological bodyworker, to explore what it really means to feel at home in your body—and why that’s the foundation for pleasure, intimacy, and true personal power.

Darshana shares her own journey from “checking all the boxes” of a successful life (corporate career, marriage, doing everything “right”) to realizing it still felt empty—and how a spiritual and sexual awakening led her into her work today. Together, Nicole and Darshana unpack erotic wholeness—not as a synonym for sex, but as life force energy: vitality, creativity, authenticity, and the ability to feel fully alive.

You’ll learn why most people aren’t “bad at sex”—they’re operating from cultural conditioning, nervous system shutdown, and a lack of language for what they actually want. Darshana explains how to start small: nervous system regulation, body awareness, boundaries, consent, and building a vocabulary for touch—so intimacy can become connected, playful, and nourishing (not performative or routine).

If you’ve ever wondered, “What do I even want?”—in your relationships, your life, or your body—this episode will meet you right there.

In this episode, we cover:

• What sexological bodywork is (and why it’s different)
• Why nervous system regulation is the key to pleasure and desire
• The real meaning of eroticism as creativity, vitality, and power
• How cultural scripts impact women’s intimacy and arousal
• Why intimacy and attunement matter more than “performance”
• Simple ways to explore preferences when you “don’t know what you like”

• How to talk to your partner about wanting something different—without blame
• Why fantasies don’t define you (and how to release shame)




Resources Mentioned:

Follow Darshan on Insta HERE

Check out her YouTube HERE

View her website HERE

Listen to her podcast HERE

Freebie HERE

This week, we’re redefining what yoga actually is — and spoiler: it’s not about being bendy, performing perfect poses, or comparing yourself to the girl in the front row.

Nicole is joined by Veronique Ory, yoga teacher and retreat leader, for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. We talk about the real work: the mindset shift that happens when you stop chasing the next milestone and start building a life that feels calm, grounded, and aligned right now.

Veronique breaks down how the practice follows you everywhere — into your relationships, your routines, your home, your closet, your nervous system, and the way you move through grief, stress, and busyness. If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, on autopilot, or like you’re constantly reaching for “more,” this episode is your reminder that your life can be softer without being smaller.

You’ll leave with practical ways to identify how you actually want to feel, how to disrupt default habits (hello, scrolling), and how to resource yourself before you give your energy to anyone else.

Because the goal isn’t to be perfect.
It’s to be present.

Resources mentioned:

Follow Veronique on Insta HERE:

Check out her website HERE

In this No One Asked But… solo episode, Nicole Johnson explores why so many women feel they have to filter themselves in professional environments and how years of corporate culture, sales conditioning, and hustle mentality can quietly disconnect us from our authentic selves.

Nicole dives into:

• Why corporate America often rewards conformity over authenticity
• How “chameleon energy” and people-pleasing show up in high-achieving women
• Masculine vs feminine energy at work — and why leaning only into masculine energy leads to burnout
• The connection between chronic stress, overfunctioning, and inflammation in the body

She also reflects on insights from a recent guest episode on inflammation and wellness, unpacking why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and poor sleep aren’t just signs of aging — they’re often signals of chronic stress and inflammation.

To make it practical, Nicole shares her real-life sleep and wellness habits that significantly improved her energy and recovery, including:

• Creating a dark, cool, tech-free sleep environment
• Investing in quality sleep essentials
• Magnesium and hormone support (with medical guidance)
• Why sleep is the foundation for regulating mood, stress, and inflammation

This episode is an honest conversation about identity, burnout, and what it really costs women to constantly perform — at work and at home.

If you’re navigating corporate life, leadership, motherhood, or simply feeling exhausted from always being “on,” this episode will resonate.

Subscribe, rate, and review — and share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it.

Resources mentioned:

Avocado mattress

Coop pillow

Hatch clock

In this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, Nicole Johnson welcomes back Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic medicine expert, founder of Fusionary Formulas, and author of The Inflammation Code, for a powerful conversation on what chronic inflammation actually looks like—and how to start lowering it with simple, doable shifts.

Dr. Gupta breaks down why inflammation is a root cause behind so many midlife symptoms we often dismiss as “just getting older,” including joint pain, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues (like IBS symptoms), insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and bloodwork trending in the wrong direction. Together, Nicole and Dr. Gupta discuss why women are especially impacted—pointing to the mental load, chronic stress, perfectionism, and constantly putting ourselves last—and Dr. Gupta introduces the concept of “mental inflammation,” the hidden stress pattern that keeps many women inflamed even when they’re “doing all the right things.”

You’ll also learn how Ayurveda offers an anti-inflammatory lifestyle blueprint built around bite-sized self-care, not unrealistic routines. Dr. Gupta shares practical tools you can start immediately, including:

• Gut “digestive fire” and why gut health drives immunity, mood, metabolism, and inflammation
• Simple morning rituals like tongue scraping (a low-cost, high-impact habit)
• Oil pulling for oral microbiome support and better digestion
• Why lunch is the most important meal for nutrient absorption (according to circadian rhythm)
• How to adjust dinner timing and choices to support better sleep and inflammation recovery
• The Ayurvedic sleep window—why 10pm–2am matters so much for the body’s nightly “clean-up” of inflammation

Plus, Dr. Gupta dives into her research on turmeric/curcumin and why it remains one of the most trusted natural options for inflammation support—especially when used correctly for absorption.

If you’ve been feeling “off,” inflamed, or like your body is aging faster than it should, this episode will help you connect the dots and create a simple plan to start feeling like yourself again—without overcomplicating your health.

Listen to the 1st episode with Dr. Gupta HERE

Get Dr. Shivani Gupta’s book: The Inflammation Code
Learn more + resources: shivanigupta.com
Supplements + teas: fusionaryformulas.com
Listener discount: use code WELLTHYHEALTHY for 15% off.

In this candid solo episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, host Nicole Johnson shares two powerful conversations every woman needs to hear: what it truly means to be a “girl’s girl” — and why honest dialogue around motherhood matters more than ever.

Nicole opens with an unfiltered reflection on women supporting women (or not). She explores the difference between community-minded friendships and competitive energy, how insecurity can quietly shape our relationships, and why being generous with support, resources, and encouragement ultimately elevates everyone. From real-life examples of women lifting each other up to the impact of social media criticism, this is a thoughtful take on confidence, comparison, and choosing better energy.

The episode then pivots into a heartfelt reflection inspired by her recent guest conversation about motherhood. Nicole speaks openly about the identity shift that comes with becoming a mom, the emotional and physical toll no one talks about enough, and the importance of normalizing hard conversations so women feel less alone. She discusses partnership dynamics, communication with your spouse, asking for support without guilt, and why preserving your identity beyond motherhood is not selfish — it’s essential.

This episode is for women who value honesty over perfection, connection over comparison, and growth over performance.

In this episode, Nicole covers:

• What it really means to be a “girl’s girl”
• Why women supporting women changes everything
• Jealousy, comparison, and social media criticism
• The emotional realities of motherhood
• Identity loss and finding yourself again
• Mental load, partnership, and communication
• Why martyrdom isn’t healthy for moms (or kids)
• Giving yourself permission to take up space

If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she’s not alone — and that there is room for all of us to thrive.

Motherhood can be beautiful and brutal — and in this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, host Nicole Johnson gets real with author and mom of two Cindy Woulfe, about the identity shift so many women experience after becoming a mom… and the guilt that comes with admitting it’s hard.

Cindy, author of In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood, shares the moment she realized she felt lost even though she had everything she thought she wanted: a healthy baby, the ability to stay home, and a life she was “supposed” to be grateful for. Together, Nicole and Cindy talk about maternal mental health, mom burnout, postpartum emotions, and why so many mothers silently struggle with feeling alone, overwhelmed, and unsure of who they are beyond the title of “mom.”

This conversation is for you if you’ve ever thought:

• “Why doesn’t anyone talk about how hard this is?”

• “I love my kids, but I feel exhausted and disconnected from myself.”

• “My partner’s life didn’t change like mine did.”

• “I need support, but I don’t even know what to ask for.”

Nicole and Cindy dive into:

• Mom identity loss and the “who am I now?” crisis that can happen early or later in motherhood

• Why women often carry the emotional load and become the “mood” of the household

• How to ask for help clearly (without resentment) and communicate needs in marriage/partnership

• Practical tools for self-care that actually work: journaling, meditation, quiet time, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion

• Letting go of mom guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to look like you have it all together

• How social media comparison makes parenting harder — and how to “stay on your own mat”

• Handling tantrums and public meltdowns without absorbing judgment from others

• The mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to” — and why it changes your day-to-day experience

Cindy also shares where to find her book and why the included journal prompts can help moms reconnect with themselves and start taking care of their mental and emotional wellbeing again — without shame.

If you’re navigating new motherhood, working motherhood, stay-at-home mom life, or just feeling stretched thin, this episode will remind you: struggling doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong — it means you’re human. And you have permission to take care of yourself.

Follow The Wellthy Healthy Life for more conversations on women’s wellness, motherhood, mindset, confidence, and your next era. If this episode resonates, please share it with a mom, and don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps more women find these conversations.

Grab Cindy's book HERE

Learn more from Cindy HERE

In this solo No One Asked But… episode, Nicole gets real about the thoughts that have been sitting in her Notes app — the ones she couldn’t not say out loud.

She dives into a powerful truth most women need to hear: if we had even half the confidence many men walk around with, we’d be unstoppable. From imposter syndrome and underestimating our own expertise, to navigating corporate spaces and owning your voice, Nicole offers an honest (and empowering) perspective on why it’s time for women to stop second-guessing themselves.

She also challenges the idea that quitting is always a weakness. Whether it’s a job, relationship, commitment, or even a belief you’ve outgrown — sometimes quitting is actually the bravest, most aligned decision you can make.

Building on this week’s guest episode about nervous system regulation, Nicole explores how slowing down, tuning into your body, and reconnecting with your intuition can help you make better decisions, protect your energy, and stop living in constant reactivity. From grounding practices to the importance of being responsive instead of reactive, this episode is a reminder that peace, clarity, and confidence are skills you can build.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or doubting your next move — this one’s for you.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, reactive, or like you’re running on autopilot? In this episode of The Wealthy Healthy Life Podcast, Nicole Johnson sits down with Kristen Fiandach, founder of Feel Good People, to talk all things nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, and simple, practical ways to calm your body in a high-stress world.

Kristen shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a wellness brand centered on stress management, vagus nerve support, and tools that help you shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more grounded, intentional state. We also discuss “toxic load” (the micro stressors adding up daily), why multitasking increases anxiety, and how small changes—like a phone boundary, sound therapy, or even humming—can make a big difference over time.

Kristen also explains the science behind sound frequencies, brain waves, and vibration therapy, and how her product, the Feel Good Mat, combines sound + vibration to support relaxation, deeper rest, and nervous system reset—without needing to be “good” at meditation.

If you’ve been searching for how to regulate your nervous system, how to reduce stress, signs of burnout, or how to calm anxiety naturally, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Nervous system regulation for beginners (what it is + why it matters)

• Signs of burnout and chronic stress in high-performing women

• Toxic load: micro stressors that quietly drain you

• Why multitasking is dysregulating (and what to do instead)

• How chronic stress affects sleep, energy, and overall wellness

• Vagus nerve activation and the “rest and restore” state

• Sound therapy + vibration therapy explained (brain waves + resonance)

• A simple calming tool you can try today: humming for nervous system reset

• Creating daily routines that build stress resilience over time

Connect with Kristen / Feel Good People:
Instagram (Kristen): @kristen.feelsgood
Instagram (Feel Good People): @feelgood_people
Website: feelgoodpeople.com

Welcome to the first No One Asked But… solo episode of 2026—and Nicole is coming in hot (but heartfelt).

In this episode, Nicole shares a few of her latest rants + real-life reflections—from the pressure women put on themselves to fit into a certain jean size (for who? for what?) to a candid talk about flight anxiety and how weird it feels to keep showing up in everyday life while the world feels chaotic in the background.

Then, Nicole pivots into a personal follow-up to this week’s guest episode with therapist Kati Morton, diving deeper into the themes that hit home the most: people pleasing, perfectionism, control, and the struggle to set boundaries—especially when you grew up hyper-aware of everyone else’s moods and emotions.

Nicole also unpacks the conversation around eldest daughter syndrome—why it resonates with so many women, how it can lead to burnout and over-responsibility, and why she believes kids deserve to be kids (not built-in caregivers).

This is a real, reflective “next era” check-in that will leave you feeling seen—and maybe a little more empowered to stop squeezing yourself into boxes that were never meant to fit.

✨ In this episode:

• Why going up a jean size might be the confidence hack you didn’t know you needed

• Flight anxiety, control, and the fear underneath it

• The mental load of living in a chaotic world while trying to stay okay

• People pleasing as conflict avoidance—and what that reveals

• Boundaries, resentment, and “people treat you how you let them”

• Eldest daughter syndrome and the responsibility women carry early

If you’re listening and thinking “yep… this is me,” Nicole wants to hear from you—especially if you’re an eldest daughter. Share your thoughts, your hot takes, and what you want covered in future solo episodes.

In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Nicole kicks off the 2026 season of The Wellthy Healthy Life with licensed therapist and mental health educator Kati Morton, diving into the patterns so many women silently carry—people pleasing, perfectionism, control, and the emotional weight of always being “the responsible one.”

Together, Nicole and Kati unpack why so many women struggle to set boundaries, why people pleasing is often less about being “nice” and more about avoiding conflict, and how perfectionism and control are coping mechanisms that often trace back to childhood. They explore how early experiences—like parental absence, lack of communication, or being asked to grow up too soon—shape the way we show up in relationships, work, and motherhood today.

The conversation also touches on eldest daughter syndrome, a shared experience for many women who grew up carrying emotional and practical responsibilities far beyond their years. Kati explains how this form of parentification can lead to burnout, difficulty asking for help, and feeling responsible for everyone else’s well-being—often at the expense of our own.

Throughout the episode, Kati shares insights from her own therapy journey and her upcoming book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?, offering compassionate guidance on how to begin breaking these cycles through awareness, curiosity, and self-trust. This episode is an invitation to stop abandoning yourself, start noticing your patterns, and step into a healthier, more honest relationship with yourself in the new year.

If you’re heading into 2026 ready to stop people pleasing, release perfectionism, and create space for your own needs—this episode is for you.

✨ Topics covered include:

• Why people pleasing is a coping mechanism (not a personality trait)

• How perfectionism is rooted in control—not excellence

• The emotional impact of eldest daughter syndrome

• How childhood experiences shape adult behavior

• Practical first steps to build boundaries and self-awareness

• Why healing starts with curiosity, not self-judgment

If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send it to someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps this community grow. 💚

Resources mentioned:

Follow Kati on Insta HERE

Grab her book "Why Do I Keep Doing This?" HERE