- with Melissa Dlugolecki - Scar Tissue the Book, Entitled to Nothing, and is it Failure or Feedback

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

Oh hi.I’m sitting down with Jenni Conn today - and she’s not here to give you fluffy predictions or quick fixes.Jenni’s about truth, radical responsibility, and helping you really know your own energy. We get into the frequency of your heart, what it means when your soul feels fragmented, and why you don’t have to agree with the crowd to be in your power. It’s honest, it’s expansive, and it might just get you thinking about your own life in a totally different way.Highlights:(02:15) Why Jenni isn’t your typical medium(10:40) The truth about the Lions Gate Portal(22:07) How grief can block signs from spirit(34:52) Finding your truth frequency in chaos(47:12) Potato chips and staying in your lane(50:28) Freedom from the 'Gertrudes' in your life Find out more about Jenni:WebsiteInstagram: @themediumexperience @theexperienceretreats @champagnechannelingQualia 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 lit me up. I got to chat with Akary Busto - emotional biohacker, Heart Math practitioner, human design expert - and let me just say, she brought it.We got into everything from how your nervous system plays into your decision-making, to what quantum human design can teach you about raising your kids, to why generational patterns don’t have to be your destiny.It’s personal, it’s practical, and there were at least three moments where I had to pause and just feel it. Highlights:(10:52) How Human Design really started(25:11) Why your child’s chart changes everything(14:39) Being a sacral generator is a full-body yes(50:05) Deconditioning starts with questioning your stories(41:30) Healing inherited trauma through your DNA(37:02) Projector kids just need an inviteFind out more about Akary:WebsiteInstagramFacebookGrab your free Human Design ChartThe Parenting Alignment Blueprint: helping parents and caretakers to understand children from the lens of Human DesignQualia 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 hit me right in the gut - in the best way. I got to sit down with the absolute powerhouse that is Melissa Dlugolecki and wow, just… wow. We went everywhere - grief, burnout, building big things without losing yourself, and why “should” might just be the most dangerous word in your vocabulary. She’s bold, she’s honest, and she’s proof that scar tissue tells a far better story than wounds ever could. You’re gonna walk away from this one a little shook and a lot inspired.Highlights:(06:43) After life support was removed(10:15) The moment you drop the word ‘should’(13:40) Grief taught me I’m entitled to nothing(27:17) Failure? Nah, just really helpful feedback(33:22) Millionaires vs. visible abs - you’ll cackle(49:10) Branding is not your colour paletteFind out more about Melissa: WebsiteLinkedIn: Melissa DlugoleckiInstagram: @melissadlugoleckiFacebook: Melissa DlugoleckiTikTok: MelissadlugoleckiScar Tissue BookQualia 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 friends, this one’s big. Today I’m sitting down with Kathryn Henry - on the actual day her beautiful book A Dime to Say I Love You launches into the world (and yep, it’s already sold out on Amazon). What makes this episode even more meaningful? It’s also the birthday of her late wife, Lisa, who the book is all about. We talk about love, loss, and those unexplainable little moments that somehow remind you you’re still connected. Kathryn shares so honestly and with so much heart - you’re going to feel this one.Highlights:(01:15) Book launch + Lisa’s birthday = divine timing(08:42) What grief really feels like in the body(15:30) The meaning behind “dime moments”(24:55) Strength training as emotional processing tool(32:10) Why AFGOs are actually a gift(44:40) Writing the book with Lisa still presentConnect with Kathryn:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramA Dime to Say I Love YouQualia 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

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