- with Keegan Downer - From Addiction To Healing And The Magic Of Midlife Micro Dosing

In this solo episode, I’m talking about the kind of prayer that feels powerful, honest, and a little terrifying. I share a deeply personal story about dating, gut instinct, and the moment I prayed for something to be removed from my life if it was not truly meant for me.What followed was fast, sharp, and impossible to ignore.This conversation is about faith, surrender, and the discomfort that can come with getting exactly what you asked for. I also talk about grieving the illusion of what you thought you wanted, trusting divine intervention, and finding peace in the belief that what is truly meant for you will not miss you.Highlights:(02:06) - The dating pattern shift that made my gut speak up(03:03) - The "finality prayer" that changed everything in 36 hours(05:13) - Why answered prayers can still hurt like hell(05:55) - Grieving the illusion of what you thought was meant for you(07:03) - If it is not for me, I do not want it(07:48) - The prayer we say when we are ready to let goQualia 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 Keegan Downer for a fascinating, honest conversation about mushrooms, mental health, and what healing can look like when the usual paths are not enough.We talk about trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and how Keegan’s own story led him from deep personal struggle into building Mindful Meds and helping other people explore new possibilities for support and growth.We also get into psilocybin, microdosing, Lion’s Mane, natural supplements, and the science behind why mushrooms are getting so much attention right now.This one is such a helpful 101 conversation if you have been curious but did not know where to start. It is personal, hopeful, and full of those moments that make you think maybe healing can look different than you thought.Highlights:(03:34) - Keegan shares the childhood wounds that shaped his early life(08:26) - How microdosing first became part of his healing journey(14:50) - The study that made him realize this could help other people too(27:46) - Why the safety profile of mushrooms surprised me so much(32:01) - What psilocybin is actually doing in the brain(36:24) - Why this work can gently bring trauma to the surface to be processedConnect with Keegan:Website - https://mindfulmeds.io/LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/keegandownerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmeds_caFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmeds.io/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

In this episode, I’m joined by Sam and Ash, founders of The Unfiltered Life Co for a real, funny, and deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, and what it actually means to feel your life instead of just performing it.We talk about the heart behind our April 18 event, but this goes way beyond logistics. It is really about the stories we carry, the labels we pick up, and the survival patterns that can quietly run the show for years.We also get into stories of origin, emotional literacy, people pleasing, self-soothing, and the cost of staying comfortable in patterns that are no longer serving you.This one is full of laughter, truth, and those moments that make you stop and think, oh wow, that is me. It is a beautiful reminder that healing is not about becoming someone else, it is about getting honest enough to come back to yourself.Highlights:(08:24) - Why we have to understand our story before we can shift the patterns(14:42) - The truth about being “fine,” and what is usually sitting underneath it(22:26) - If you can't name it, you can't metabolize it(29:03) - The cost of comfort, and the habits that quietly keep us stuck(40:51) - Why this work is not about fixing yourself, but getting honest with yourself(46:53) - The reminder, we are not leaving anyone in shambles, we are ending on a highConnect with Sam and Ash:Website - theunfilteredlifeco.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theunfilteredlifeco/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Unfiltered-Life-Co/61574111160107/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

In this episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends, Sam Warner and Ashley Chaney, for a lively, honest conversation about the April 18 Sweat, Stillness and Feel event in Torrance, California.What starts as a chat about the event quickly turns into something bigger, why midlife can feel so confusing, why so many women are stuck in survival mode, and why being in the right room with the right people can be deeply healing.We talk about emotional safety, nervous system regulation, movement, music, journaling, and the power of being seen without having to perform. This one is warm, funny, and full of heart, with real reminders that healing does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful.Sometimes it starts with simply being in a space where you can breathe, feel, and know you are not the only one carrying hard things.Highlights:(02:50) - What this event is really creating for women in midlife(05:00) - Why female community can lower stress and open the door to healing(07:50) - The truth, you cannot outrun yourself, even with a whole new postcode(10:00) - Why this is not about transformation, but remembering what you can hold(15:00) - What it means to feel everything instead of shutting down(20:53) - What the day will actually look like, from movement to stillness to feelingConnect with Sam and Ashley:https://www.instagram.com/samanthakwarner?igsh=MW5tczhsYnBqbnpwbw==https://www.instagram.com/ashleykrousechaney?igsh=YW52MzM1dTV3bThpQualia 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 Eva Hooft for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to heal at the root. We talk about chronic health struggles, nervous system overload, gut issues, mineral balance, and why doing all the “right” wellness things can still leave you feeling terrible when the deeper picture is being missed.We also get into parasites, trauma, emotional release, and Ava’s realignment method, which brings together physical healing with somatic and nervous system work. This one is layered, honest, and full of those moments that make you stop and rethink what health, safety, and true healing actually look like.Highlights: (04:01) - Eva shares how modeling and chronic illness collided (11:26) - Why “doing everything right” can still be a trap (16:30) - When parasite cleanses help, and when they do not (22:21) - Why so many people stay stuck in fight or flight (32:35) - Eva explains her realignment method (43:17) - What healthy means to her nowConnect with Eva:evahooft.comhttps://www.instagram.com/eva.hooft/Free webinar - https://realignment-method.com/hierarchy-of-healing-opt-inPractitioner training - https://realignment-method.com/practitioner-waitlistQualia 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 David Gerber for one of those conversations that grabs you by the shoulders and wakes you up. We talk about lion tracking, heartbreak, leadership, courage, and the kind of aliveness that can only happen when you stop sleepwalking through your own life.David shares how a devastating divorce became the turning point that led him into the wild, and eventually into deeper purpose.We also get into what leaders can learn from fear, why so many people are winning at lives they secretly resent, and how the cage we think we are stuck in may have been open all along.It is raw, moving, and full of those moments that make you want to live a little braver and a little truer.Highlights:(03:39) - How lion tracking first found David(06:55) - The heartbreak that changed his path(22:13) - What courage feels like in real time(22:48) - Why so many people sleepwalk through life(39:20) - The cage door may have been open all along(50:42) - What freedom really feels likeConnect with David here:WEBSITEdavidagerber.com / novus.globalLINKEDININSTAGRAMFACEBOOKQualia 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.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 itFind 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.comIG: @lauraconleycoachingPodcast: https://www.lauraconley.com/podcastQualia 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

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 capacityQualia 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.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 freedomFind out more about Emani:Check out Michelle’s website emani.com and use code "SHOCK25" for 25% off site wide.Instagram - @emanicosmeticsFacebook - @emanicosmeticsX - @emanicosmeticsTikTok - @emaniveganQualia 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.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 affirmationBook a call with Jason here: https://koalendar.com/e/speakwiththelightsystem find a center near you: https://www.unifydhealing.com/locationsConnect with Jason on other platforms:https://www.jasonshurka.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therealjasonshurka/https://www.facebook.com/Jasonshurka26https://x.com/realjasonshurkahttps://www.tiktok.com/@jasonshurkahttps://www.youtube.com/JasonShurka26Qualia 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