Fit, Fun, and Frazzled

In today's episode I share a recording of a live workshop I co-hosted with Rachael Pachuta the other week. Rachael Pachuta is an Emotional Endurance Coach for high-achieving women navigating life and career transitions. She helps women caught in overthinking and second-guessing get clear on what matters now, trust their decisions, and take a practical next step without waiting for certainty or...

On today's episode I am joined by my friend Danielle Lowery, registered nurse, wife and mom of three. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Danielle discovered a lump near her armpit after a normal mammogram, pushed for immediate imaging and biopsy, and was diagnosed August 2025 with triple-negative breast cancer. She describes an aggressive regimen. Danielle discusses parenting through tr...

In this episode of Elevate + Align, host Nikki welcomes back Ryanne Saucier — second-generation broadcaster, entertainment and media attorney, and creator/host of the podcast "How Do I Do This? with Ryanne." Ryanne shares the deeply personal story of how losing her mother unexpectedly in November 2024 led to the creation of her podcast, born from a moment of prayer and a message she beli...

The last Wednesday of the month a bonus podcast episode will drop. A meditation or a breathing practice.

In this episode of Elevate and Align with Nikki, we're digging into why everything feels like an emergency in midlife — from the mental load of work, kids, aging parents, and notifications, to the habit stacking and multitasking that keeps our nervous systems stuck in overdrive. Nikki introduces the CALM method, a simple four-step framework — Check in, Assess the load, Lower the intensity, and...

In this episode, Nikki sits down with Chelsea Piazza Willsey author of Finding Chelsea: How Cancer Ripped Me Open and Brought Me Home . Chelsea shares her raw, honest journey from a breast cancer diagnosis at 37 — with two small children at home — to the unexpected reckoning that came after treatment ended. They dive into the impossible standards women hold for themselves, the identity loss that c...

This episode on financial literacy, money psychology, and how spirituality and manifestation can coexist with practical money management. She clarifies she is not a financial advisor and critiques “woo” financial advice that encourages people to spend money they don’t have on challenges or expensive coaching by maxing out credit cards. Nikki advocates for building a savings cushion, understanding...

Welcome back to Season 7 of Elevate + Align with Nikki! This episode is all about navigating September — from sending kids off to college and back-to-school jitters, to the everyday systems that keep home life running smoothly. Nikki shares her go-to dinner shortcuts, after-school snack ideas, favorite books and planners for teens, and more. Find Nikki: Instagram: @elevate_and_align_podcast Substa...

Elevate + Align with Nikki (formerly Fit, Fun, and Frazzled Podcast) is a podcast for women navigating real midlife — covering strength, stress, motherhood, perimenopause, wellness, and pop culture. Host Nikki Lanigan brings real conversations for real women, focused on strong bodies, calm minds, and wellness that supports your life instead of taking it over. No perfection, no wellness BS — just h...

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes from over a year ago! If you've ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or like your worth is tied to your productivity — this one's for you. Nikki dives into the #girlboss era, hustle culture, people-pleasing, and how to finally break free. She also explores whether our parents had it just as hard, and what it actually means to redefine succe...

In this episode, host Nikki Lanigan welcomes you into a special summer solstice edition of the show. Nikki opens with a guided Summer Solstice Activation Meditation — and visualization practice to help you release what's heavy and step into the second half of 2026 with clarity and intention. From there, Nikki dives into the yoga philosophy behind the summer solstice — the longest day of the ye...

Summer is beautiful — but let's be honest, it can completely derail the routines that keep us grounded. In this episode, Nikki talks about why you don't need a perfect schedule, you need rhythm. She breaks down how to create your "Summer Three" — the three anchors that keep you feeling like yourself even when schedules go out the window. From exercise and meditation to food and m...

Nikki Lanigan shares her personal reading list of 10 books she believes every woman — and teen — should read in 2026. From self-worth and confidence to motherhood and healing, these picks span powerful non-fiction and deeply resonant fiction chosen to help women unlearn scarcity, reclaim their identity, and live more fully. Sponsors & Affiliates: Mantra Matcha — The only matcha Nikki uses at h...

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki Lanigan opens up about something she's kept private for two years — her battle with chronic migraines. In honor of June being Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, she shares the full picture: the triggers, the treatments, the nervous system connection, and the emotional weight that comes with an invisible illness. Nikki covers the metaphysical...

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled , host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness: the pelvic floor. Val shares her Vital Axis Method — a groundbreaking approach that integrates pelvic health, neurology, yoga, and functional medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce injuries,...

Most people think core training is just doing crunches — but it's so much more than that. In this episode, I sit down with fitness educator and KIPS founder Tyler Valencia to break down what the core actually is, why functional movement matters more than endless ab exercises, and how core strength connects to back pain, longevity, and everyday life. We also do a fun myth-busting true or false...

In this episode, Nikki gets personal about her journey with anxiety and OCD — from high school through motherhood, to her 40's. She opens up about the stigma of being a health and mindset coach and a yoga and fitness instructor while also having anxiety and OCD, and why she believes in bio-individuality: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to your health and well-being. Nikki also tackles t...

In this special bonus episode, Nikki Lanigan of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled guides you through a powerful activation meditation focused on gratitude and abundance. Whether you're walking, cooking, or sitting in stillness, this practice will help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and recognize the abundance already present in your life. Nikki also shares details about her 21-Day Mindset Reset...

Nikki Lanigan gets honest about three things nobody talks about enough: the magic of women who genuinely support each other (she found them inside a 40-day meditation challenge), what actually happens when you post on Instagram every day for 40 days straight, and why graduation season hits so much harder than anyone warns you. Plus a breathing technique to get through all of it. As Mentioned in th...

In this episode, Nikki sits down with Dr. Erin Nitschke and Jessica H. Mauer , co-hosts of the Fit and Flustered podcast, for a raw, real, and hilarious conversation about what it actually feels like to be a woman navigating midlife. Time Stamp: [0:00] Intro & meet your guests [5:50] Navigating midlife in the fitness industry [6:20] Midlife clarity: values & what you'll no longer toler...

Ever notice how you feel amazing on vacation — better sleep, less bloating, more energy — even when you're eating cake and skipping workouts? Then you come home and everything hits at once. In this episode, Nikki breaks down why that happens and why it's not about the food or your fitness routine. It's your nervous system. Tune in to hear how one family vacation sparked a major mindset...

This meditation is part of my 21 Day Nervous System Reset Program launching very soon! I am so excited to share Day 2 of this program for free with everyone. To join my wait list and get a free meditation click on the link here. https://stan.store/nikklanigan/p/get-my-free-meditation-75gm24er *Disclaimer: I do not diagnose, treat, or cure any physical or mental ailments. Always talk to your health...

April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode Nikki Lanigan gets real about what chronic stress actually feels like — the racing thoughts, the exhaustion, the guilt, and the body tension that never seems to quit. She explains why you can't out-exercise or out-eat your way through it, breaks down the fight-flight-freeze-fawn responses, and shares simple, no-pressure tools you can start using...

Feeling unmotivated, stuck, or like you just can't get going? You're not lazy — your brain is simply overstimulated. Host Nikki Lanigan explains what's really happening when you feel "lazy," and shares a simple 3-step reset you can use anytime to break the cycle of overwhelm. Plus, learn about activation meditations — a practical way to reset without adding more to your plate...

Welcome to this special bonus episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled! Host Nikki Lanigan guides you through a Spring Equinox activation meditation designed for wherever you are — whether you're seated, walking, making coffee, or driving to work. This meditation honors the balance of the Spring Equinox (March 20th, 2026) and invites you to release the heaviness of winter, reconnect with your inner b...