Movement Practice, Mindset Shifts, Sneaky Excuses, and Being Real

So, apparently all it takes is four emails telling me you liked the solo episode for me to get back on the mic - here we are. Today’s episode is short, slightly chaotic, and all about the difference between suffering and hard work. Big topic, big feelings, but don’t worry, it’s under 13 minutes and I manage to spiral only once or twice. If you’ve ever found yourself pushing through something just because that’s what you were taught to do, this one’s for you. Lets dive right in.Highlights: (00:40) Only took four compliments to get me back(02:05) Suffering vs. hard work - know the difference(04:48) You can literally choose discomfort. Wild, right?(06:32) Your actions are louder than your words(09:10) Maybe you’re living someone else’s values. Oof(12:25) Suffering? Or just good old discipline? DecideQualia 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 - it’s a solo cast, y’all. Just you, me, and possibly my dryer in the background. I’m talking about how strength training has quite literally changed my insides - not just my body, but my breath, my thoughts, my actual sense of self. We’re getting into the real stuff - how movement becomes a mirror, a portal, and sometimes a straight-up punch in the gut... in the best way. If you’ve ever trained through heartbreak, exhaustion, or just sheer stubbornness, you’re gonna feel this one.Highlights:(02:41) You are the compass, not the noise(06:55) Training makes old versions of you die(10:08) Grief, workouts, and going full dark mode(14:33) EMDR therapy legit saved my life(19:05) Stop romanticising red light, start training(29:40) Just survive an hour, then something shiftsQualia 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’s episode is raw, hilarious, and full of heart - just like my guest.Jen Pastiloff is one of my dearest friends, and somehow this conversation manages to be both wildly unfiltered and deeply wise.We get into everything: her new book Proof of Life, choosing “sober-ish,” the magic of her retreats, being a deaf lip-reading unicorn, and what it really means to live without permission slips. It’s messy, magical, and totally Jen.Highlights:(03:12) She’s deaf, raw, hilarious, and magic(12:45) Pre-orders, panic, and doing love(22:19) Proof of Life isn’t what you think(34:50) Community is where I find God(42:06) Screw happy, I want joy(49:11) Money, safety, and hustling for worthFind out more about Jen:WebsiteInstagram: @jenpastiloffFacebook: Jennifer PastiloffX: Jenlpastiloff 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 personal. I’m talking with my hormone doctor, Dr. Christine Ibrahim - yes, the one who changed my actual life. She’s the first person who made sense of what was going on in my body and didn’t dismiss me with a “you’re fine” when I clearly wasn’t. We’re getting into the real stuff: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, what those blood panels actually mean, the difference between peri and menopause, and why your mental health might be taking a hit. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things and still don’t feel like yourself - this one’s for you.Highlights:(03:50) When bloodwork says “fine” but you feel awful(07:42) Why Dr. Christine treats people, not numbers(14:19) The IGF marker and feeling younger inside(22:06) Cortisol steal: stress messing with your hormones(28:45) 70+ symptoms of peri and menopause (yes, 70)(38:10) The truth about that scary hormone studyFind out more about Dr Christine IbrihamWebsiteInstagram: drchristineibrahimmdQualia 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’s guest is the brilliant Kim Shapira, and we are getting real about what wellness actually looks like. Spoiler: obsessing over every bite you eat isn’t it. Kim’s a registered dietitian with decades of experience, and her approach is all about peace around food, trust in your body, and getting out of the all-or-nothing mindset. We covered a lot - from why diets don’t work to how your nervous system plays a role in your cravings. This one felt like a reset for me, and I think you’re gonna feel that too.Highlights: (04:43) Why obsessing over health isn’t actual wellness(11:32) Shopping became the first coping mechanism(18:18) Diets don’t fix what’s really going on(24:48) “Start with half” - the first food rule(36:02) The truth about GLP-1s and muscle loss(44:50) What real freedom with food actually feels likeFind out more about Kim:WebsiteLinkedIn: @KimShapiramethodInstagram: @KimShapiramethodTikTok: @kimshapiramethodThis Is What You're Really Hungry ForQualia 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.This conversation with Cathy Heller felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket of truth. We talked about what it really means to live from abundance - not as something to chase, but something that's already yours. Cathy shares so beautifully about nervous system safety, trusting that the universe has you, and choosing presence over pressure. It’s one of those episodes that’ll land in your body as much as your mind. Highlights: (04:22) Abundance isn’t earned - it already includes you(09:53) Safety is the strategy your body needs(15:08)) Let your worth lead, not your hustle(22:38) The universe only knows how to say yes(31:07) Create from peace, not pressure(38:27) Presence is the most powerful practiceFind out more about Cathy: WebsiteFacebookInstagram: @cathy.hellerhttps://linktr.ee/cathyhellerQualia 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, I need to brace you for this one. I’ve got Danelle Delgado on the show, and I’m doing everything I can to keep my inner fangirl in check. This woman? She’s a powerhouse - single mum, cancer survivor, business coach, author of I Choose Joy - and she somehow manages to serve up the truth with equal parts fire and heart. We talk about what it really means to have no zero days, why choosing joy isn’t fluff, and how pain has a seat at the growth table. Honestly, this conversation shook me in the best way. Let’s dive right in.Highlights:(04:18) No zero days - where it all began(10:42) Everyone left. That’s when I heard myself(22:05) Money on my terms. Period(28:47) Tim Grover’s text that floored me(40:10) You don’t need a big audience(47:19) Your voice is your mic - use it wellFind out more about Danelle:WebsiteLinkedIn: Danelle DelgadoInstagram: DanelleDelgadoFacebook: DanelleBDelgadoThe Winning MembershipQualia 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.This one’s for the women who are ready to stop playing small with their money. I sat down with the brilliant (and delightfully sassy) Tamar Hermes - real estate investor, mentor, and all-round money mindset maven - to talk about common money myths, what financial sovereignty really looks like, and how we can start making empowered decisions about wealth. She’s got stories, strategies, and a refreshingly real perspective on what it means to grow wealth on your own terms.Highlights: (03:22) Why Tamar bought a duplex with zero clue(07:12) The millionaire mindset starts with your story(18:40) What money really needs from you(24:52) Big investing mistake that cost Tamar dearly(31:18) Wealth without wisdom? Not on Tamar’s watch(39:46) Freedom, health and the power of perspectiveFind out more about Tamar: WebsiteLinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - TikTokThe Millionairess Mentality - Book7 Strategies to Target 10%+ Returns Without Becoming a Full-Time InvestorQualia 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.This one’s for the women who are ready to stop playing small with their money. I sat down with the brilliant (and delightfully sassy) Tamar Hermes - real estate investor, mentor, and all-round money mindset maven - to talk about common money myths, what financial sovereignty really looks like, and how we can start making empowered decisions about wealth. She’s got stories, strategies, and a refreshingly real perspective on what it means to grow wealth on your own terms.Highlights: (03:22) Why Tamar bought a duplex with zero clue(07:12) The millionaire mindset starts with your story(18:40) What money really needs from you(24:52) Big investing mistake that cost Tamar dearly(31:18) Wealth without wisdom? Not on Tamar’s watch(39:46) Freedom, health and the power of perspectiveFind out more about Tamar: WebsiteLinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - TikTokThe Millionairess Mentality - Book7 Strategies to Target 10%+ Returns Without Becoming a Full-Time InvestorQualia 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 AudioMentioned in this episode:www.Neurohacker.com/shockandyall and use...

If you've ever thought Human Design was a bit too woo or way too complicated, this episode is going to shift that.&nbsp;I’m chatting with Emma Dunwoody, who calls BS on the overcomplication and shows us how to actually use Human Design in real life.&nbsp;We get into type, authority, strategy, and how to spot when you're off track - and trust me, you’ll be clocking your “Not Self” theme all over the place by the end.&nbsp;It’s unfiltered, it’s empowering, and it just might change the way you show up in your business and your life.Highlights:(08:17) What Human Design actually is (no fluff)(17:42) The moment you're off track: “Not Self”(23:30) Why strategy beats forcing every time(31:02) Using authority to make better decisions(40:18) Your type isn’t a personality test(52:44) Real talk: staying off the rumble stripFind out more about Emma:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram: Human Design Unhinged &amp; The Human Design CoachGet your free human design chart HERE.Human Design Made Simple HERE.&nbsp;The Human Design Made Simple Masterclass HERE.Qualia Mind - click hereCoupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off&nbsp;any&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call" rel="noopener...