Can I Just Say? with Nikki La Croce

Join Christine Errico on a powerful journey of self-acceptance and resilience as she overcomes childhood bullying, an abusive marriage, and societal prejudices towards her cleft lip and palate to become a confident coach and advocate for the cleft community. On today's show, we're introducing Christine Errico, a confidence and transformation coach who specializes in helping individuals wit...

After facing a tumultuous moment in her life, Bindi Heit chose to confront her emotions and embark on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Through mindfulness and meditation, Bindi found the courage to prioritize her well-being, inspiring her to create the Ethical Evolution Podcast and the Ethical Change Agency. Little did she know, this would be the start of a powerful transformation that wou...

Bianca Thomas is a cognitive behavioral therapist, coach, co-founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies and host of the Evolve Ventures Podcast. Her mission is to empower listeners by teaching them the scientific tools to transform their lives, embrace their true selves, and find happiness. Bianca's personal journey of healing and growth has inspired her to harness the power of technology to crea...

In this episode, I share the mic with John Moyer. John Moyer is a captivating speaker who has carved a niche for himself in the realm of hypnotism and personal transformation. With roots in theater and film school and a stand-up comedy career, John's ability to connect with audiences is evident. Having undergone a profound personal transformation, John now focuses on helping others tap into th...

Alex Ball is a resilient individual who has embarked on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and recovery. Confronting his opioid addiction, Alex has faced many challenges, including coping with his daughter's cancer diagnosis and addressing the trauma of childhood sexual assault. His openness and honesty have allowed him to grow and evolve as a person, proving that it is possible to overcom...

In this episode, I share the mic with Jenny Hughes. Jenny is a licensed clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience in the mental health field. As the founder of Brave Providers , she offers a safe space for trauma therapists to come together and address the challenges of vicarious trauma and burnout. Jenny's passion for helping others and her personal experiences navigating the hardship...

This episode I share the mic with Chuck Copenspire, business coach & magical weirdo. Chuck is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever had the privilege of speaking to, with a variety of life experiences that make for a truly dynamic conversation. With a background in software development & social media marketing, Chuck thrives when helping others overcome adversity to achieve their go...

On today's solo episode, I deep-dive into the importance of our connection to ourselves, especially when challenged by overwhelm in our everyday lives. Having spent 15 years in technology, most of the work environments I've experienced have been toxic is one way or more. Even now, when working at a company that exemplifies what it means to care about its employees, I still struggle to mana...

On this episode, I share the mic with Katrina Widener. Katrina is a business coach, host of the Badass Business Squad podcast, and public speaker. She helps entrepreneurs find alignment within their businesses and to get on the path that they want. Katrina explains the differences between having consistent and inconsistent access to these parts of oneself and the implications of societal and spoke...

In this episode, I share the mic with Mitch Hankins. Mitch is a software developer, writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate, embarks on a journey of self-discovery to shed expectations of others and cultivate authentic relationships, uncovering a compelling central conflict along the way. By sharing his story, Mitch aims to help people understand how to create space for themselves and for ot...

In this episode, Stacia Aashna, a clinical hypnotherapist and life coach, guides us on an emotionally charged journey to discover the power of self-love and resilience as we navigate our unique healing journeys. Stacia's mission and purpose is to help people heal their trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, codependency, and more. Stacia Aashna was a young person who opens up about her own childh...

On this episode, I share the mic with Brad Mewhort. After experiencing his own trauma and generational violence, Brad courageously embarks on a journey to support other men in finding peace within themselves, challenging society's norms of 'boys being boys' and inspiring a compassionate resolution to conflict. Brad is the author of The Peaceful Man, a book aimed at helping men heal fro...

When we lost my mom, Deb, unexpectedly two years ago, I read something that said, “You have now become part of a club that no one wants to join.” It was true then and it’s true now. When I woke up this morning, I struggled to get out of bed. I wanted to lay still, removed from the reality of the loss for most of the morning. It took me some time to decide but I knew if I posted the episode I plann...

In this episode, I share the mic with Jessica Urquhart. Jess is a Decision Empowerment Coach, Certified Deep Transformational Coach and Certified Professional Coach (C.P.C.). Tune in to hear Jess share: Why she left her career in corporate finance to become a decision empowerment coach How she was struggling with that distance from the impact she was having on individuals The importance of sheddin...

In this episode, I share the mic with Sam Mitchell. Sam is the host of the Autism Rocks and Rolls podcast, as well as a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, blogger, and educator who helps individuals and businesses better support neurodiverse colleagues & employees. Sam’s podcast has reached many people worldwide and has garnered the attention of many public figures & celebrities who are a...

In this episode, I share the mic with Dr. Nicole Bradford or Dr. B as she’s better known by some - is a published author, life coach, entrepreneur, and speaker with two decades of experience in the field of education. After our conversation, I can say from personal experience how much Dr. B (Nicole) energizes and equips others to take action and live their most authentic, joy-filled lives. Our con...

In this episode, I share the mic with Simon Rinne. Simon is the host of the Mindful Men podcast, as well as a social worker with 15 years experience in the Australian Public Service, who shares his personal experiences and perspective to help men who desire and need emotional support as they navigate challenging life circumstances. Our conversation sheds light on the importance of offering a safe...

In this episode, I share the mic with AnnMarie Espina. AnnMarie is a business coach for ADHD entrepreneurs. Our conversation will resonate with and give hope to any listeners who have battled their own self-doubt or have been struck down by the doubt of others. Tune in to hear AnnMarie and I chat more about: How being labeled by an ADHD diagnosis damages self-esteem. How AnnMarie’s journey led her...

In this episode, I share the mic with Denise Schroder. Denise is a renowned real estate agent in Oklahoma, whose life has been anything but easy. But that would never stop Denise - in fact, it inspired her to work even harder to prove the naysayers wrong. After leaving a toxic marriage, Denise promised herself that she would live out her dream of becoming a real estate agent, but it wasn’t without...

This season’s finale veers away from the traumatic, intense reality that I’ve shared over the previous few episodes and hones in on how joy unexpectedly entered my life and gave me the space to: Leave toxic habits behind and build the life I want Embrace the importance of self-love and setting boundaries Remain open to the possibility of love after leaving an abusive relationship Build a relations...

Episode five gives listeners a glimpse into my experiences with and thoughts on: Being afraid to ‘fail’ kept me in an unhealthy relationship for years Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its lasting impact on our psychological safety The work I’ve done to make peace with never knowing the truth about my former relationship with a pathological liar Having patience with yourself while healing...

On the third episode this season, I’m diving deep into: What it’s like to simultaneously experience two very different types of grief Holding onto positive memories to heal after losing a parent Releasing painful memories to heal after leaving an abusive relationship Making the decision to prioritize my emotional & physical safety Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:...

For episode four, I share some of the ins and outs of my healing journey (good and bad) to help listeners understand more about: Prioritizing yourself creates space to heal and help others Trusting your body to warn you about things your brain chooses to ignore How being authentic and open about hardship can help you achieve more personal growth & build stronger relationships Resources I'v...

On the second episode of Practically Unplugged, Nikki opens up about... Being accountable as a survivor of abuse Looking inward to identify toxic patterns in relationships Moving past shame and creating a safe space to share Building community & connection to cultivate emotional safety Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey: Inward by Yung Pueblo Untamed by Glennon Doyl...

It’s been a while, but I’m back and we’re kicking off Season 3 with: What happened to Who The F*ck in 2021? Experiencing the sudden & unexpected loss of my mom Deciding to end my marriage to a covert narcissist The importance of this podcast on my healing journey Seeing pain as an opportunity to help us grow & reach our full potential Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth...