Fit, Fun, and Frazzled

In this meditation we go on walk. Either outside or on a treadmill. Make sure you are not crossing busy streets or intersections so you can gaze at the horizon.  You can do this walk as long as you like.  Walking meditations are said to help boost blood flow. Improve digestion, reduce anxiety, improves blood sugar levels, improves circulation, helps with depression, , improves sleep, and...

Staci Wright is a serial - 5 startups with revenues up to $5 million and has owned more than 16 US and 11 International Patents.  After a series of events that led to losing her business and marriage, she was forced to start over as a single mom at 47. This time, with nothing to lose, she decided to test life and the limits to see what else was possible. She had sensed that there was more to...

Every Monday I drop a new meditation. A short and sweet meditation to get grounded and start the new week off right! www.nikkiyogaandwellness.com www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzledpodcast www.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

Scroll through Instagram and TikTok and we are inundated with fitness influencers, fashion influencers, xyz influencers, wearing barely there clothing, in a seductive pose, most often with beautiful scenery or in beautiful home. For anyone it can get hard always seeing these "perfect" bodies, perfect homes, perfect aesthetics. For females its even harder and for our adolescent girls/tweens/teens i...

Welcome to my new segment!  Every Monday I am sharing with you a quick meditation.  You can do the same meditation all week long or mix them up.  This week's meditation focuses on pain management.  Meditation retrains the brain Meditation uses different brain pathways to deal with pain from those used by other pain treatments. Over time, meditation can change your brain structu...

Setting healthy boundaries with yourself, technology, and the people in your life, work, romantic, friends, kids, social media, etc is a radical act of self care.  Whenever you are feeling resentful or you start to become resentful and angry, you need a boundary and it’s lacking. Whether it’s with family, work, friends, etc. In this episode I will talk about: Signs your boundaries may be too weak....

Learn ways to have a smooth and stress free vacation. Learn how to pack, plan, and rest on your vacation. www.nikkiyogaandwellness.com www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzledpodcast www.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

Get to know Nikki a little better.  All questions are from listeners and Instagram followers. Last week I asked on Instagram stories to drop any questions you have from me. I got everything from what is your favorite TV show to quick and easy snack ideas, gluten free options, to favorite sports team, to who inspires you, your mentors, what were you like as a child, and so many more great ques...

It is never to late to do something new, to put your dreams, goals into place, to start over, start a new chapter. It’s never too late to do something amazing.

Sandy Yang is a Certified Brain Rewiring Coach, Human Design expert, and Ahai 7D energy healer. She is passionate in empowering women to create a life of freedom and abundance they deserve.   In this episode we talk about what the human design is and how it can help you in work, your relationships, and day to day life. We also talk about brain rewiring and our chakras. How to keep them healthy and...

My 100th episode!!! Thank you all so much for tuning in and sticking around! Special 100th episode giveaway! Blue Zones, why I am really tuning into eating more of an anti-inflammatory diet, meditating more to lower cortisol levels which cause inflammation which inflammation causes disease.  Also in this episode: All the health benefits of walking Summer Solstice. Harness your fire, get grounded,...

My Guest Carrington Smith spent her life trying to be someone else- to fit in, to be loved, to keep the peace, and to make others happy. Until Carrie discovered that her own path to happiness wasn't based on fitting in but on standing out, celebrating her uniqueness and owning her past. Carrie is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. She has survived sexual ass...

In this solo episode I talk about how to make sure you are reseting and adapt to change. Make sure to set healthy boundaries with others so you are able to rest and take care of yourself. Also in this episode my top picks for must read books this summer and how to keep yourself, family, and kids from snacking all summer long without causing food anxiety and why we shouldn't label food as "bad" or...

Xandra Hawes is a psychotherapist and a psychic-medium. Xandra Hawes, MA, LPC is has a private practice as well as the creator of Soul Essence Wellness Center. She uses her background in psychology as the foundation for teaching her clients develop their intition through simple energy medicine practices, so they can finally trust themselves without overthinking. Xandra wrokds primarily with humans...

Sara Jayne is a busy wife, mom of three, and business owner. After battling anxiety and losing her dad, she reevaluated EVERYTHING so she could maximize her life! She discovered that we can turn things around! You can have more energy and a life full of all the "extra" you were made for. As a Doctor of Chiropractic and a wellness advocate, Sara Jayne has helped thousands of others get back on...

Today my guest Adam Gercak, host of the podcast Survive Everyday Podcast preparedness for people who don't have a bunker joins us to talk about how to prepare for everyday life and put your mental health and wellness first.  Adam talks about his podcast, focusing on building your community around you.   Adam Gercak is a father of 4 and a husband, who at one point was a radio guy tur...

Languishing 2.0 that blah feeling. Not depressed but not jumping out of bed with excitement and joy.  New coined term PPSD Post Pandemic Stress Disorder.  Lastly in this episode I talk about my knowledge and research on fasting.  3:12 - Languishing 2.0 5:25 - PPSD 13:50 - All about fasting. The different types of fasts and health benefits of fasting.  26:00 - How fasting effect...

Let's end the stigma surrounding mental health. In this episode I talk about what I use to help with my anxiety and OCD and that if you need to talk to a professional and be on medication that is ok. There is no one size fits all on mental health. What works for one person might not work for everyone. In this episode I talk about breath work, gut health, meditation, journaling, yoga, exercise, EFT...

Two Documentaries I have recently watched. White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie and Fitch and Bad Vegan. Have you watched these? Thoughts? 10:48 - Time management 14:36 - my list to have better time management  16:20 - breaking your "to do" list down into categories.  17:00 - your non-negotionables 20:00 - my own schedule  22:00 - remove non essential activities to help you 24:40 - “me time...

I am so excited to have on my guest Lisa Ruggiero today.  We talk about ways moms can prioritize themselves so they do not burnout. Lisa shares her background and how she was exhausted and tired, she got into reiki when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Lisa is a loving mama to two beautiful little girls and a puppy named Java.  She is a certified Reiki Healer and lover of arom...

As Shakira said our hips don't lie! Tight hips can say a lot about our emotions. It's not all about physical pain, there is a lot of connection between our emotions and what we store in our hips. Also in this episode some studies about neuroscience about the findings of emotions and our pain, and ways to release old emotions in our hips. Find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzled...

April brings spring break, Easter, Passover, and soon summer vacations. Which for some can be a source of stress and an unhealthy balance of how to stay healthy and keep up with our fitness and nutrition routine.  In this episode I talk about my past relationship with trying to stay "healthy" on vacations and ways you can let go now and enjoy vacation.  You can find me on Instagram at ww...

Solo episode.  Mercury Retrograde in Aries Our plan to spring into action might hit a few hurdles when mischievous Mercury retrogrades through Aries! Because Aries is all about fast talk and impulsive action, Mercury Retrograde in Aries could land us in hot water when talking with others. In this episode I also talk about my quick take on the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars and re...

I am joined by my guest, Mike McVay. Mike is President of McVay Media. Mike was most recently the Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One. In his role he oversaw the programming for CUMULUS’ 425 owned radio stations and Westwood One, the company’s national syndication arm. McVay is a 40-year programmer with national and local consulting, management, o...

In this solo episode I talk about my sugar detox and where I am now on this journey. I also talk about.....  - McDonald's Shamrock Shake. What is actually in it and my healthier Shamrock Smoothie recipe. - Why Costa Rica is no longer on the Blue Zones list with the addition of two fast food restaurants. - My journey and partnering with the company and brand Juice Plus +  - What is Juice...