- with Cecily Milne - Mediocrity is Mainstream, Striving for Validation, Working Moms and the Yoga Detour

Hey Y’all. Today I’m chatting with my friend and total movement badass, Cecily Milne - the woman behind Yoga Detour. Cecily’s the kind of teacher who makes you question everything you thought you knew about yoga and movement in the best way possible. We get into why mediocrity has become mainstream, what chasing validation can do to us, and how becoming a mum flipped everything she thought she knew about her body and business.It’s raw, funny, real, and full of those “oh wow, same” moments.Highlights: (05:31) Mediocrity is mainstream - and why that’s a problem(18:42) How ballet and validation shaped Cecily’s yoga journey(32:08) Getting injured, unlearning yoga, and finding strength again(45:24) Motherhood, burnout, and rediscovering purpose in movement(52:51) Building Yoga Detour and redefining what teaching looks like(59:00) Why real progress comes from repetition, not noveltyFind out more about Cecily: WebsiteInstagramFacebookLead MagnetNew OfferingVirtual studioQualia 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

Okay y’all, this one’s a good one. I’m chatting with Dr Dan Pardi about something that sounds a little sciencey but trust me, you’re going to get it - NAD+. It’s basically the powerhouse molecule that keeps your energy, metabolism, and overall vitality in check. We talk about what it is, why it matters as we age, and how to actually support it through how you move, live, and supplement. You’re going to walk away from this one feeling smarter, inspired, and ready to take better care of your body.Highlights:(05:15) What NAD+ actually is (and why it matters)(16:42) The battery and taxi analogy you’ll never forget(27:08) How exercise literally boosts your cellular energy(38:47) Why we need more “health philosophers” in the world(49:23) The truth about NAD supplements and real results(56:09) Dr Dan’s take on freedom, time, and happiness Qualia NAD+Go to https://www.qualialife.com/SHOCKANDYALL to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code SHOCKANDYALL!Connect with Dr.Dan:https://www.facebook.com/Qualialifehttps://www.instagram.com/qualialife/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpardi/Qualia 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

Okay y’all, today’s episode is a good one. I’ve got Stephanie Crassweller here to talk all things menopause and metabolism - and she makes it so simple you’ll wonder why nobody explained it like this before. We’re getting into how your body decides what’s stressful, why fat loss isn’t just calories in and out, and the very happy news that carbs are officially back on the cool list. This is one of those conversations that’s packed with info but still totally doable, and I know you’re going to walk away feeling a whole lot clearer about what’s actually going on in your body.Highlights:(05:07) Your body decides what counts as stress(12:39) Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t always work(18:24) One bad night of sleep = insulin chaos(26:00) Carbs are officially back on the cool list(34:43) Muscle loss sneaks in before menopause hits(46:20) Menopause isn’t to blame, it exposes everythingFind out more about Stephanie: WebsiteInstagram: vitalityoet.stephanieFacebook: Metabolism and Menopause by VitalityFat Loss Fix QuizQualia 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

Y’all, today’s conversation is a wild one. I’m joined by the magnetic Katie Henricks, a relationship and intimacy coach who’s teaching women how to drop the “good girl” act and step into real confidence, pleasure and power. We get into body image, dating in your 40s, bad B energy, and what it really looks like to reclaim your life on your terms. It’s raw, it’s honest, and I loved every minute of it.Highlights:(10:01) Breaking free from “good girl” rules(20:13) Katie’s journey through divorce and rediscovery(30:07) Owning bad B energy in daily life(39:48) Weight loss, boundaries and radical self love(50:20) Dating in your 40s - the real talkFind out more about Katie:WebsiteInstagram: katiehcoachingTikTok: katiehcoaching (Coach Katie)Qualia 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

Hey ya’ll. I’ve got such a treat for you today. Jackie McDonald is here, and if you’ve ever wondered what tapping is actually doing for your body and mind, this conversation is going to land. Jackie’s the founder of Tapping School and Wildly Wealthy Woman, and she has this way of making the science and the soul of Emotional Freedom Technique feel so accessible. We even start off with a real-time tapping session, so you’ll get to feel the shift for yourself.Highlights:(07:15) Jackie’s story of tapping(15:32) How tapping lowers cortisol and stress fast(24:12) Parts of self work unlocks past memories(33:48) Tapping as a tool for manifestation(42:17) Rapid fire round with Jackie’s wise selfFind out more about Jackie:WebsiteQualia 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

Hey y’all, today I’m sitting down with Timothy Frie and honestly, I could talk about his brain all day. He’s a neuro-nutritionist, researcher and writer who takes the big stuff - grief, trauma, burnout, stress - and shows us how it all connects to the way we eat. We get into why our bodies do what they do around food, how the brain makes patterns we don’t even realise, and what it actually takes to create real, lasting change. This conversation is one of those that sticks with you.Highlights:(08:31) Predictive maps: why our brains link food to stress(16:13) The power of safety in healing our body(24:23) Nutrition isn’t diet rules, it’s cell-level survival(32:12) Supplements as support when life feels too much(40:58) Food freedom starts with trusting your own bodyFind out more:Website’s HERE and HEREInstagramThreadsBrain Fried NewsletterQualia 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

Oh hey y’all, today I’m chatting with Alessia Citro and this one is such a goodie. She’s the author of Higher Self Habits and honestly, her mix of science, strategy and soul is so refreshing. We talk about everything from imposter syndrome to the pressure of being the eldest daughter, and how to actually create habits that feel doable instead of overwhelming. Alessia has this way of dropping truth bombs while keeping it totally relatable - you’re going to love her.Highlights:(07:15) Eldest daughter pressure and expectations(18:40) Living all gas, no brakes(28:05) Sobriety and the cost of moderation(41:20) Celebrating small wins to rewire habits(50:45) Quantum perspective on time and self-belief(55:10) Pleasure menu as daily self-careFind out more about Alessia:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramGiftBookPrograms Qualia 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

Today I’m hanging out with Brittany Anderson, who’s not only a mum of three but also an accountability coach who really gets what it feels like to juggle all the things. We talk about the reality of motherhood, the importance of keeping yourself in the mix, and why the little wins matter just as much as the big ones. Brittany has such a way of making goal setting and follow through feel doable, and I think you’re going to love this conversation.Highlights:(05:20) Mum life never goes to plan - and that’s ok(12:45) Your wins don’t have to be big to matter(19:30) Accountability groups change the game for entrepreneurs(27:10) Failing forward is still progress worth celebrating(36:00) Our kids often teach us more than we teach them(46:15) Investing in yourself is never selfish - it’s necessaryFind out more about Brittany: WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Qualia 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

Oh hey y’all. Today I’m sitting down with Gwen Dittmar and honestly, this woman blew me away. We got into everything from breathwork as a daily tool versus breathwork as deep healing, to the sacredness of somatic practices, to human design and what it really reveals about who we are. Gwen’s energy is so clear and grounded, and the way she shares her wisdom just pulls you in. I can’t wait for you to hear this one.Highlights:(12:45) Breathwork tools vs breathwork for healing(27:10) Human Design and finding your own rhythm(41:05) Why sacred space matters in breathwork(52:30) Gwen’s near-death experience at fourteen(58:20) Community, reflection circles, and deep listeningFind out more about Gwen:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookGuided Breathwork DownloadQualia 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

Kelsey J. Patel is pure magic. She’s one of those people who somehow manages to light up every room she walks into, and she’s lived a life that’s been anything but ordinary. We’re talking politics, fashion, fitness studios, a healing hotel, a farm… and that’s before we even get to her work helping people find true alignment. In this chat, she gets real about motherhood at 40, navigating mould poisoning, and what it really means to meet people where they are. It’s honest, it’s uplifting, and I promise you’ll walk away with something for your own life.Highlights:(05:32) Motherhood at 40 - totally unplanned, totally magical(14:08) Learning to fully surrender and trust God(28:41) Mold poisoning as an unexpected life upgrade(36:19) Letting people truly support you(46:57) The power of meeting people where they are(53:11) Freedom as the ultimate form of wealthFind out more about Kelsey: Website Kelseyjpatel.com and miraclemanor.comLinkedIn: Kelsey J PatelInstagram: @kelseyjpatel and @miraclemanorApp Store: The Pure Joy AppQualia 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