SHOCK & Y’ALL

Welcome to Shock & Y'all, a podcast where mental and physical fitness, spirituality, and life's big questions converge. I'm your host, Nicole Sciacca, and I'm excited to take you on this journey. As a fitness trainer and passionate learner, this podcast is about optimizing our holistic selves while keeping it fun. Every week, we'll engage with exceptional individuals, sharing unique insights to enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for a blend of information, education, and entertainment, as we explore the depths of our potential.

SHOCK & Y’ALL is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts SHOCK & Y’ALL, a education show with 143 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  - with Nathan Crane - From Addiction And Homelessness To The Highest Self, Root Cause Healing, And The Awaken Process

  Sep 29, 20261h 7mS3

  In this episode, I’m joined by Nathan Crane for a raw conversation about addiction, trauma, spirituality, the subconscious mind and what real healing can look like. Nathan shares his journey from homelessness, addiction, depression and a suicide attempt as a teenager to decades of studying meditation, nervous system regulation and human potential. We talk about why the patterns we call self-sabotage may have started as protection, how childhood experiences can shape adult behavior, and why compassion can take us deeper than constantly trying to fix ourselves. Nathan also takes me through a powerful live parts-work exercise that gets very personal, very quickly. Highlights: (04:32) - Nathan’s journey through addiction, homelessness and finding a completely different path (17:41) - Why there may be a solution to every problem, but you don’t always have to be the one to solve it (24:28) - The gratitude practice Nathan has used for years to retrain where his mind focuses (32:01) - How childhood experiences can become subconscious beliefs that follow us into adulthood (39:58) - Inside Nathan’s Awaken Process and how he approaches root-cause healing (45:17) - Nathan takes me through live parts work to uncover what’s underneath one of my own reactions Connect with Nathan: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IO2h2UhUHMD0jFRs416D6 https://www.instagram.com/nathancraneofficial/?hl=en 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

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  Episode #35

  - with Dr Jason Pencek - Peptides 101, The Wild West Of Wellness, And The Future Of Longevity.

  Sep 22, 20261h 1mS3

  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jason Pencek for a seriously education-dense conversation about peptides, what they actually do, why they’ve exploded into the mainstream, and where legitimate science starts getting tangled up with wellness hype. We get into GLP-1s, metabolism, inflammation, recovery, brain health, mitochondrial function and longevity. We also talk about sourcing, safety and why injecting something you found online is very different from taking a supplement. Jason shares what he’s seeing clinically, where the research is promising, and why understanding what you’re taking, and having someone monitor the bigger picture, matters so much. Highlights: (03:43) - What peptides actually are and how they signal changes in the body (11:24) - Semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide, and why people respond so differently (14:55) - How GLP-1s can affect cravings, dopamine and even your desire for things you usually enjoy (20:10) - Why easy access to peptides has created a real safety problem (30:01) - Where human research on popular peptides is strong, limited or still emerging (42:50) - MOTS-c, mitochondria and why cellular energy matters so much as we age Listen to Jason’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y8HWybBznAFS5bDBKXgfM 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

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  Episode #34

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

  Sep 15, 20261h 2mS3

  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 home Connect with Sean: growthmindsetparenting.com https://www.instagram.com/growth.mindset.parenting/ TikTok: @growthmindsetparenting 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

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  Episode #33

  - with Perri Chase - The Feminine Has Teeth: Truth, Power and Full Expression

  Sep 8, 202655 minS3

  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 instead Connect with Perri: https://perrichase.com http://instagram.com/perri_chase 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

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  Episode #32

  Why Is Medicine Asking The Wrong Questions, The Truth About Mammograms, Estrogen Is Not The Enemy With Dr Jenn Simmons

  Aug 18, 20261h 19mS3

  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 enough For 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/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide Connect with Jenn: https://www.twitter.com/DrJennSimmons https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-simmons-md-16198389/ https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons 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

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