- with Sean Kane - The Middle School Manifesto, The Best Advice For Moms Of Teens, Life Skills Your Kids Need Before Leaving Your House

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

I’m joined by sound healer, teacher, mentor, and entrepreneur Susy Markoe Schieffelin for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, identity, motherhood, and the healing power of sound.Susy shares how losing her hair, struggling with addiction, and feeling disconnected from herself ultimately led her toward sobriety, self-acceptance, and a completely new life.We also talk about the science behind sound baths, how sound can help regulate the nervous system, and why letting go is often the thing that finally sets us free.Susy’s story is a powerful reminder that healing does not have to become another thing we hustle for. Sometimes it begins when we soften, listen, and trust what is ready to change.Highlights:(06:42) - Losing her hair and disconnecting from her spiritual side(10:20) - Using alcohol to silence anxiety, shame, and self-doubt(15:30) - Finding the peace she had been searching for through sound healing(20:17) - Why letting go became an unexpected form of liberation(23:34) - Motherhood, surrender, and a deeper trust in life(34:14) - How sound baths shift brain waves and calm the nervous systemConnect with Susy:thecoppervessel.comthesoundhealersacademy.comInstagram: @thecoppervessel, @thesoundhealersacademyQualia 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 sharing what a ten-day adventure through Iceland taught me about fitness, consistency, and trusting my body. I only completed one traditional workout, yet I climbed glaciers, explored lava tunnels, rode an ATV through sideways rain, and handled every adventure without feeling weak or unprepared.This is your reminder that a workout does not always need to look like a workout. The habits you build over time show up when real life asks something of you. And yes, they might even help when you spectacularly wipe out on wet cement steps in a bathing suit.Highlights:(01:47) - Feeling guilty for not working out on vacation(03:06) - Realizing a lifetime of training was supporting every adventure(04:34) - What terrible boots taught me about connection to my feet(06:17) - Training for real life, not just the gym(08:55) - The Iceland fall that put my body awareness to the test(11:04) - Why compounded habits create lasting self-trustQualia 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

Dr. Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA joins me to share how her sister’s cancer diagnosis led her from a corporate career into more than 15 years of algae nutrition research.We talk about spirulina, chlorella, plant-based nutrition, cellular energy, and why she believes these tiny tablets deserve far more attention.Catharine also explains the differences between the two types of algae, how she built EnergyBits, and what it took to step into a role she never expected to have.This is a lively conversation about curiosity, entrepreneurship, nutrition, and following a calling that refuses to leave you alone.More on EnergyBitsConnect with Catharine HERE Highlights:(03:55) - How Catharine’s sister changed the direction of her life(07:09) - The discovery that pushed her toward algae nutrition(12:59) - The difference between seaweed, spirulina, and chlorella(21:10) - How Catharine explains algae and cellular energy(39:03) - Why mitochondrial health became central to her work(51:21) - Learning to trust her voice and embrace the missionQualia 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

Someone is teaching our boys what it means to be a man, and if parents are not paying attention, it may be the internet.I’m joined by Alex Greaner, author of Who’s Raising Your Son?, for an honest conversation about the algorithms, influencers, and cultural messages shaping young men today.We talk about Alex’s troubled teenage years, the question that changed his life, and why masculinity must be about more than providing and achieving.We also explore character, purpose, emotional availability, social media limits, peer influence, and how parents can stay connected as their sons begin seeking greater independence.Highlights:(04:10) - The teenage struggles that shaped Alex’s work(09:34) - The jail-cell question that changed everything(17:02) - How one viral video became a bigger calling(20:35) - Why men are more than providers, protectors, and leaders(31:39) - What moms need to know when their sons go quiet(49:52) - The advice Alex would give his 14-year-old selfConnect with Alex:alexgreaner.comInstagramTikTokQualia 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 episode is a very real life update about the day I ended up in the emergency room with atrial fibrillation. I thought I was simply tired, busy, and pushing through another packed weekend. Instead, my body was telling me something was seriously off.I’m sharing exactly what AFib felt like, the combination of factors that may have triggered it, and why midlife requires a new level of awareness. This is not about becoming afraid of your body.It’s about knowing it well enough to notice when something changes, trust yourself, and get help before you can explain it away.Highlights:(01:39) - Why midlife demands a different kind of attention(04:46) - The first moment I knew something was wrong(06:28) - Blacking out, then still trying to stick to the schedule(08:10) - The urgent care visit that sent me straight to the ER(10:48) - The perfect storm behind my AFib episode(14:45) - Why you cannot be a martyr and save yourself tooQualia 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