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Have you ever watched someone tell a “vulnerable” story… and felt something was off? In this episode, I’m thinking out loud — really out loud — about performative people, the subtle ways they manage perception, and how dangerous that can be for regular people consuming content while trying to heal, grow, or figure themselves out. I talk about the telltale signs of performance masquerading as authe...

SPECIAL FRIDAY EPISODE!! What happens when the person who’s supposed to protect you becomes the one you have to protect? In this episode, I open up about what it was like growing up with a mother who had schizophrenia — the fear, the confusion, and the strange kind of love that lives inside that chaos. This one’s personal. It’s the story behind my upcoming book, M.O.M — My Other Mother: A Daughter...

Your nervous system isn’t the problem. It’s the messenger — and it’s been screaming for years. In this raw, no-fluff episode, Nina breaks down what the nervous system actually is, how life and people can hijack it, and why regulating it is non-negotiable for real healing. From sacred rage to breathwork, from Muay Thai to primal stillness — this one’s about finding your own rhythm, not someone else...

This is the rebirth. In this powerful first episode, Nina explains why The Collective Culture had to die — and why abstract. was born in its place. This isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a revolution. A reckoning. A raw return to what healing actually feels like when it’s real, not marketable. You’ll hear: — Why surface-level “healing culture” doesn’t speak to the ones doing the work for real — How abstr...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “Bloodstream: When Love Leaves a Scar, Not a Home” In this intimate episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, i opens up about the emotional inspiration behind my abstract painting Bloodstream. Without naming names, i share the story of loving someone deeply who was never fully mine—and the ache that remained long after they were gone. This episode is for...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast…   “Rooted in Calm: A Guided Meditation to Ease Worry and Anxiety In this 10-minute guided meditation, let yourself be gently held by the sounds of the forest as you release worry and reconnect with inner peace. With grounding visualizations, soothing breathwork, and powerful affirmations, this meditation will help you feel safe, supported, and present in yo...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “The Art of Being Sexy – Unlocking Your Inner Seduction” What makes someone truly sexy? It’s not just a look—it’s an energy. A presence. A slow, smoldering confidence that lingers in the air long after you’ve left the room. In this sultry, hypnotic episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, we’re peeling back the layers of attraction and diving deep into th...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “Unlocking Creativity – How to Cultivate and Promote Your Creative Mindset” Ever feel stuck or uninspired? Think creativity is something you’re just born with? Think again! In this episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, I break down the biggest myths about creativity and share powerful techniques to help you unlock your creative potential. Whether you’r...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “From the Ring to Real Life: Applying Combat Sports Lessons to Everyday Challenges” In this episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, I dive into the transformative lessons combat sports teach us and how they apply to everyday life. From the discipline of consistent training to the resilience needed to bounce back from setbacks, I share personal stories an...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “The Last Two Decades of Evolution in MMA” In this episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, I take you on a journey through the incredible evolution of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) over the past two decades. From its chaotic, rule-free beginnings to becoming one of the most exciting and respected global sports, MMA has transformed in ways many could never hav...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “Strange Turns of Fate: Stories of Beauty Born from the Unlikely” In this episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, I share four extraordinary stories where life’s strangest twists turned into something breathtakingly beautiful. From a teenager who built his own robotic hand and revolutionized prosthetics, to a boy trapped in his own body for 12 years who...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “The Doomsday Preppers: When Planning for the Apocalypse Becomes Your Personality” In this episode of The Collective Culture Podcast, we delve into the mindset of the modern Doomsday Preppers—not the ones with bunkers and canned goods, but the ones always preparing for disaster in their minds. Are you that person who imagines sinkholes on the way to Starbuc...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast… “Time Management, Anyone?” Do you constantly feel like time is slipping through your fingers while you’re stuck in a TikTok spiral or obsessively reorganizing your sock drawer? Well, congratulations—you’ve found the perfect podcast episode to procrastinate with! In today’s hilariously unhelpful yet oddly insightful show, we’re tackling time management. Lear...

🚨 NEW SERIES ALERT! 🚨 Think you can’t meditate? Well, I’ve got news for you—you’ve been doing it wrong (and probably overthinking it). Enter my 7-Day Meditation Series: For Those Who Swear They “Can’t” Meditate—a sarcastic, no-fluff approach to mindfulness for the skeptics, the fidgety, and the “I’m too busy” crowd. ✨ Here’s what to expect: 🌀 Day 1: Chaos-friendly mindfulness in just one minut...

Today on The Collective Culture Podcast…Guided Meditation: Confidence Boost Ready to boost your confidence and tap into your true potential? In this 20-minute guided meditation, you'll embark on a journey to strengthen your inner belief and self-assurance. Through grounding techniques, powerful affirmations, and a confidence-boosting visualization, you'll learn to release self-doubt and step into...

In today’s episode of The Path to Healing, we’ll be talking about how to overcome depression without relying on medication. We’ll explore natural, holistic strategies you can start using today to improve your mental health, including mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and more. We'll also do a depression self-assessment together – so grab a pen and paper because you'll want to take note of some key...

In this episode, I explore the mysterious case of The Gulf Breeze Six. In 1987-1988, six U.S. Army Intelligence soldiers deserted their posts in West Germany and traveled to Gulf Breeze, Florida—a hotbed of UFO activity—claiming a mission guided by spiritual messages and hidden forces. Were they pawns in a government cover-up, victims of mind control, or touched by something extraterrestrial? Tune...

Hello Collective! Today’s episode with be on YouTube ONLY! Available here: https://youtube.com/@nina_vision?si=hSzzu9gXwBstrwy- Join the conversation! By EMAIL at media.collectiveculture@gmail.com On INSTA: @thecollectiveculturepodcast On FACEBOOK: The Collective Culture Podcast On Twitter/X @ninaonx SHOP THE COLLECTIVE CULTURE MERCH! SHOP NINA’s ABSTRACT ARTWORK! https://my-store-11579462.creator...

Welcome to another episode of THE COLLECTIVE CULTURE PODCAST, where we dive deep into the topics that matter most to your mental and emotional well-being. I’m your host,Nina and today we’re exploring a topic that affects millions of people worldwide: anxiety. But rather than focusing on medication, we’re going to discuss how you can navigate anxiety using natural methods. We’ll also dive into why...

“Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. For those living with schizophrenia, the world can be a confusing and frightening place. But today, we’re not just talking about the illness itself—we’re going to explore what it’s like to be raised by someone living with this condition. This is a story of resilience, love, pain, and the search for und...

Today I am sharing a recent bout with some insecurities and stay tuned for Part 2 to see how I navigate through it. Please join the conversation at media.collectiveculture@gmail.com

I have former professional skateboarder Jericho Smith on the show today and he is sharing how he got started on his journey of skateboarding , his interesting and balanced childhood and his involvement with the exceptional kids social gym Sport Social. Follow Jericho on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jerichojames88?igsh=eHNuN2FkaWUzZHE= and also checkout Sport Social: https://www.instagra...

On our first new series Fighter Fridays, I am talking to a fighter I’ve been trained by and known for over a decade, LT Smash Nelson, a MMA, Boxing, and Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion about how he gets and stays mentally prepared in and out of the ring. Follow LT on INSTA at: https://www.instagram.com/ltsmash7?igsh=M25xNDUwM256ZHdy and SIGN UP for his online training course https://bit.ly/m/ltsmashc...

Let’s talk about Discipline and why I know and believe it is so important to your mental health. Congratulations to Max Holloway for his astounding 1 second knockout in UFC 300!