SHOCK & Y’ALL

In this episode, I’m talking with Mike Hammond, founder of Signal Relief, about a pain relief patch that honestly sounds almost too simple to be real, until you hear the stories behind it.
Mike shares how technology originally connected to defence industry communications became a wearable tool designed to help the body deal with pain signals differently.
We talk chronic pain, inflammation, veterans, menstrual discomfort, fibromyalgia, entrepreneurship, and why non-invasive options matter so much when people are hurting.
I definitely get emotional in this one, because pain changes everything. And the possibility of relief? That can change everything too.
Highlights:
(03:23) - How a serial entrepreneur found his way into pain relief
(06:11) - The defense technology origin story behind the patch
(08:01) - A surprising conversation about menstrual discomfort and endometriosis
(10:54) - Why non-invasive relief feels personal when someone you love is suffering
(14:35) - The veteran story that brought a room to its feet
(26:04) - A deeply moving fibromyalgia story that changed Mike’s thinking
Connect with Mike:
https://signalrelief.com/
https://www.facebook.com/signalrelief/
https://www.instagram.com/signalrelief/
https://www.youtube.com/@SignalRelief
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon 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.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice 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/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Jackson “DJ” Blatner, a registered dietitian and energy expert who somehow makes nutrition feel less like homework and more like your funniest, smartest friend giving you permission to enjoy your life.
We talk about food fear, protein, metabolism, perimenopause, joy, and why your health plan should not make you feel like a full-time wellness hostage.
DJ shares her want, balance, own approach, her Core Four for feeling good, and one of the best food stories I’ve ever heard: the cupcake effect. It is funny, honest, deeply human, and honestly, I may now require every expert guest to bring this much sparkle and practical wisdom.
Highlights:
(05:34) - How DJ accidentally found her dream career through rollerblades, tofu, and a college counselor
(14:45) - The reminder we all need: if it’s not meant for me, I don’t want it
(18:23) - DJ’s three-step system for eating with less drama: want, balance, own
(22:33) - The Core Four for real energy: sleep, movement, protein-focused meals, and yes, poop
(29:07) - The cupcake effect, and why joy can be one of the most nourishing ingredients
(42:32) - Visual wisdom, the middle ground between obsessively tracking and winging it completely
Dawn’s links:
Website
LinkdIn
Instagram
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon 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.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice 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/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Hey y’all.
Today I’m talking with Katy Rexing, a meditation teacher, podcast host, chef, mother of four, yogi, and lifelong student of what it actually means to feel well.
Katy shares how she went from holding everything together on the outside while feeling like a total hot mess on the inside, to building a daily meditation practice that helped her come back to herself.
We talk about people pleasing, self-abandonment, motherhood, grief, rituals, signs, spirituality, and why meditation is not about becoming some perfectly calm person in white linen on a cushion.
It is about noticing your mind, creating space before you react, and letting that tiny pause change the way you show up in your real, very human life.
Highlights:
(05:37) - Katy shares how being the “good girl” shaped her early choices
(07:52) - The picture-perfect life that felt very different on the inside
(10:05) - How five minutes of meditation became the foundation for real change
(24:05) - Why Katy meditates in her closet, because the perfect peaceful corner is not always available
(30:45) - The biggest misconception about meditation and what to do when your mind wanders
(37:00) - Why meditation matters most in the way you show up off the cushion
Connect with Katy:
Katy's website
Katy's Instagram
Listen to Katy's WithIn Podcast HERE
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon 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.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice 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/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Hamilton, Emmy-nominated choreographer, dancer, producer, studio owner, mother of two and one of the most grounded powerhouses I know.
We go way back, so yes, there are stories from the early dance days, but this conversation is really about what it takes to build a creative career that lasts.
We talk about dance, Hollywood sets, mentorship, motherhood, midlife, imposter syndrome, resilience and the way the entertainment industry can both make you and test every part of you.
Jen shares what she has learned from decades of showing up with discipline, humility and serious talent, and why movement can unlock something in people that words often cannot.
Highlights:
(05:16) - What it felt like to grow up with drive, discipline and dance
(08:00) - How assisting Marguerite Derricks shaped Jen’s confidence on big sets
(12:55) - Why movement can unlock something powerful in adults
(16:25) - What young creatives need to know about today’s dance industry
(24:14) - The courage it takes to build a creative career
(30:18) - Navigating midlife, motherhood and personal reinvention
Connect with Jen:
https://www.instagram.com/jhamla/
https://www.instagram.com/thefloordancela/
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon 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.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice 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/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman, double board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist.
She is brilliant, deeply human, and somehow manages to explain fertility, IVF, hormones and reproductive medicine in a way that feels empowering instead of wildly overwhelming, which is honestly a gift.
We talk about IVF, infertility, egg freezing, genetic testing, needle-free IVF, paternal age, cycle tracking, stress, hormones and the very real gap between what women are taught about their bodies and what we actually need to know.
Dr. Hakman also shares her own fertility journey, and reminds us that while there is so much we can support, infertility is not a mindset problem, and it is not your fault.
Highlights:
(03:55) - How Dr. Hakman found her way into fertility medicine
(09:35) - Cutting through the opinions, scare tactics and fertility noise
(13:10) - Why age matters, and what fertility preservation can offer
(19:11) - How needle-free IVF actually works
(23:26) - Why tracking your cycle is one of the most important skills you can learn
(39:33) - The truth about fertility in your 30s and 40s
Sasha’s Links:
sashahakmanmd.com
instagram.com/sashahakmanmd
https://youtube.com/@sashahakmanmd?si=q6DwtG5jHGBEK5AO
https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahakmanmd
Qualia Mind - click here
Coupon 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.com

Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com

Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA

Practice 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/id1610561929

Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca

This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio