- solocast - Live Your Life, Even When It Costs You a Hamstring

So, I took a teenager’s dance class and ripped my hamstring right off my sit bone. Yep. POP, POP, POP. Not exactly how I imagined the evening going.But after the X-rays, appointments, second opinions, and a whole lot of thinking, I made the decision to have surgery because I want to give my body the best chance to heal.This little hamstring saga has also forced me to think about the mental side of recovery. Movement is a huge part of how I feel good, so I’m being intentional about supporting my mind while my body heals. And despite all of this?I don’t regret the dance class. Live your life, friends.Highlights:(01:42) - How a teenager’s dance class became the greatest moment of my life... briefly(04:15) - POP, POP, POP. Yeah, that is NOT a sound you want coming from your hamstring(05:48) - X-rays, specialists and the very glamorous reality of ripping a tendon off your sit bone(08:18) - Let’s get to the muscle belly of the problem... sorry, I’m full of puns(09:22) - My body has to rest, so now I’ve got to take care of my brain too(10:37) - Do I regret taking the dance class? Absolutely not. LIVE YOUR LIFEQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

The word “detox” gets thrown around a lot in wellness, so I wanted to know what it actually means. Dr. Greg Kelly is back to talk me through what our liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, gut, skin and even our brain are doing behind the scenes, and why he believes supporting those natural processes can matter in the modern world.We talk binders, bile, deep sleep, environmental exposures, sauna, contrast therapy and why more isn’t necessarily better.Gregory also breaks down the thinking behind Qualia Life’s Two-Day Detox and explains why their approach focuses on supporting multiple pathways rather than going aggressively after one piece of the puzzle.Highlights:(03:30) - Wait, don’t my liver and kidneys already detox me?(07:31) - You mobilized it, but did it actually leave? Let’s talk binders(13:24) - Activated charcoal, chlorella and the surprisingly complicated world of binders(23:10) - Sauna and detox: why hotter might not actually mean better(29:15) - The problem with trying to detox too much, too fast(41:19) - Phase one, phase two... what does any of that actually mean?Connect with Greg:Qualia LifeLinkedinQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

What if grief and joy don’t have to live in separate rooms? I’m joined by Kate Doerge, bestselling author of Reimagining Grief, certified grief coach, motivational speaker, and founder of Penny’s Flight Foundation.Kate has experienced unimaginable loss, including her 16-year-old daughter Penny, yet the way she talks about grief is filled with so much life, love, and even laughter.We talk about celebrating the people we’ve lost, staying open to signs, physically moving grief through the body, and turning pain into purpose.This conversation gave me chill bumps on top of my chill bumps, and reminded me that carrying grief doesn’t mean leaving joy behind.Highlights:(06:43) - Grief on top of grief, and realizing, somehow, you’re still standing(14:53) - “I can’t imagine.” Oh, yes you can. You just really don’t want to(25:42) - Kate’s five actions for moving through grief instead of trying to “get over it”(31:46) - Get moving, because sometimes grief needs somewhere to GO(38:47) - Yep, grief and joy can absolutely sit at the same table(45:50) - Owls, signs, synchronicities... okay, you seriously cannot make this stuff upConnect with Kate:www.katedoerge.comwww.pennysflight.orgQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Nathan Crane for a raw conversation about addiction, trauma, spirituality, the subconscious mind and what real healing can look like. Nathan shares his journey from homelessness, addiction, depression and a suicide attempt as a teenager to decades of studying meditation, nervous system regulation and human potential.We talk about why the patterns we call self-sabotage may have started as protection, how childhood experiences can shape adult behavior, and why compassion can take us deeper than constantly trying to fix ourselves. Nathan also takes me through a powerful live parts-work exercise that gets very personal, very quickly.Highlights:(04:32) - Nathan’s journey through addiction, homelessness and finding a completely different path(17:41) - Why there may be a solution to every problem, but you don’t always have to be the one to solve it(24:28) - The gratitude practice Nathan has used for years to retrain where his mind focuses(32:01) - How childhood experiences can become subconscious beliefs that follow us into adulthood(39:58) - Inside Nathan’s Awaken Process and how he approaches root-cause healing(45:17) - Nathan takes me through live parts work to uncover what’s underneath one of my own reactionsConnect with Nathan:https://open.spotify.com/show/6IO2h2UhUHMD0jFRs416D6https://www.instagram.com/nathancraneofficial/?hl=enQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jason Pencek for a seriously education-dense conversation about peptides, what they actually do, why they’ve exploded into the mainstream, and where legitimate science starts getting tangled up with wellness hype. We get into GLP-1s, metabolism, inflammation, recovery, brain health, mitochondrial function and longevity.We also talk about sourcing, safety and why injecting something you found online is very different from taking a supplement. Jason shares what he’s seeing clinically, where the research is promising, and why understanding what you’re taking, and having someone monitor the bigger picture, matters so much.Highlights:(03:43) - What peptides actually are and how they signal changes in the body(11:24) - Semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide, and why people respond so differently(14:55) - How GLP-1s can affect cravings, dopamine and even your desire for things you usually enjoy(20:10) - Why easy access to peptides has created a real safety problem(30:01) - Where human research on popular peptides is strong, limited or still emerging(42:50) - MOTS-c, mitochondria and why cellular energy matters so much as we ageListen to Jason’s podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y8HWybBznAFS5bDBKXgfMQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Kane, former middle school teacher and founder of Growth Mindset Parenting, to talk about what is actually happening inside the wonderfully chaotic world of adolescence. We get into executive function, independence, emotional development and why some of the behaviors that drive parents completely insane are often developmentally normal.We also talk about the balance between protecting our kids and letting them struggle, why discomfort can be useful, and how we can create structure without taking over. Sean shares the skills he wants his own sons to leave home with, including strong relationships, reflection and emotional literacy, plus why autonomy matters so much as kids learn who they are.Highlights:(07:11) - How much of parenting is really us trying to regulate our own fear?(15:28) - The towels, wrappers and chaos that look like disrespect but may actually be executive function(20:32) - Why status, respect and belonging matter so much to adolescents(28:37) - Keeping the door open when your child may not even know how to ask for help(34:21) - Are we raising successful kids, or adults who can actually handle life?(44:30) - The three life skills Sean most wants his sons to master before they leave homeConnect with Sean:growthmindsetparenting.comhttps://www.instagram.com/growth.mindset.parenting/TikTok: @growthmindsetparentingQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Perri Chase, teacher, mystic, guide and spiritual entrepreneur, for a conversation about feminine energy, embodiment and what it really means to live in full expression.We talk about the identities women perform, the difference between softness and suppression, and why becoming more of yourself often requires letting old versions of you fall away.We also get into shame, nervous system work, spirituality, relationships and the ways women can disconnect from their bodies in order to feel safe or successful.Perri shares why true embodiment is not about becoming softer, prettier or more palatable. It is about becoming more honest, more responsible and more fully yourself.Highlights:(06:03) - How Perri became the woman she is now, and why so much of it involved unbecoming(12:24) - Good girls, bombshell baddies and why both versions of the feminine can become distorted(18:13) - When it feels like a teenage boy is running your emotional life(27:13) - The power women carry, and why feminine leadership is not about making men smaller(34:19) - Why Perri thinks nervous system regulation has become another place women try to be perfect(44:16) - Shame as a wet blanket, and what changes when you choose accountability insteadConnect with Perri:https://perrichase.comhttp://instagram.com/perri_chaseQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jenn Simmons, former breast surgeon, founder of Real Health MD and Perfection Imaging, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and host of the Keeping A Breast podcast. Jenn spent years working inside conventional medicine before her own health crisis pushed her to question what she had been taught and look more closely at prevention, screening and the bigger picture of women’s health.We talk about mammograms, breast imaging, hormones, functional medicine and why women deserve more information, context and choice when making decisions about their health. Jenn also shares why she believes prevention has to go far beyond early detection, and why becoming curious, asking better questions and taking an active role in your own care can be so powerful.Highlights:(06:31) - The personal mission that took Jenn from conventional breast surgery to challenging the status quo(11:11) - The health crisis that made her ask a completely different question: what if there’s something more?(23:51) - Why no doctor can be the hero of your health story, and why that power ultimately belongs to you(27:48) - Jenn’s perspective on mammograms, ultrasounds and why she believes women need more screening options(50:35) - Why early detection alone isn’t enough, and what a more preventative approach could look like(57:24) - Hormone replacement, bio-individuality and why Jenn says one-size-fits-all prescribing is not enoughFor breast cancer screening: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/For help on your breast cancer journey: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Jenn's book: The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Jenn:https://www.twitter.com/DrJennSimmonshttps://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-simmons-md-16198389/https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmonshttps://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmonsQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

I’m joined by Meghan Judge for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about grief, trauma, complex PTSD, friendship breakups, and what it takes to keep going when life has handed you far more than your fair share. Meghan shares how repeated loss shaped her, why humour became a survival tool, and how finally understanding her mental health changed everything.We also talk about toxic friendships, suicidal thoughts, therapy, EMDR, and the podcast that grew out of one of Meghan’s darkest seasons. This is not a conversation about pretending everything is fine. It’s about learning to carry your story differently, finding your people, and discovering that freedom can be a choice.Highlights:(04:57) - Meghan shares the losses that shaped her from childhood onward(09:06) - Understanding complex PTSD and how repeated trauma can affect us(21:27) - When a toxic friendship group became another breaking point(36:09) - The period when Meghan stopped wanting to be here(42:20) - How starting a podcast became part of her way back(55:28) - Why freedom can begin with choosing to leave what is hurting youConnect with Meghan:judgingmeghan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/judgingmeghan/?hl=enQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

I’m joined by Laura Conley for an unfiltered conversation about women, anger, work, motherhood, relationships, and the impossible choices we are often handed. We talk about the traps hiding inside both the trad wife ideal and the boss babe fantasy, and why trying to do everything can quietly turn into exhaustion and resentment.We also explore what happens when women keep swallowing their frustration, why expressing anger can actually create connection, and how small acts of speaking up can rebuild trust in your own voice. This one is chaotic, honest, funny, and probably a little too relatable.Highlights:(03:16) - Why so many women are waking up angry(11:42) - The trap hiding inside both trad wife and boss babe culture(14:38) - The invisible workload women are expected to carry(20:20) - Are you angry, or have you talked yourself out of it?(25:14) - How buried resentment becomes death by a thousand cuts(35:22) - Practicing small moments of truth before the big onesConnect with Laura:https://www.lauraconley.com/https://www.instagram.com/lauraconleycoaching/?hl=enQualia Mind - click hereCoupon 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.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice 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/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio