The Vulnerability Hangover

In this powerful episode, our guest, Bryston, a Marine veteran, shares a deeply personal and transformative journey through the healing power of psilocybin. Join us as he opens up about his struggles, resilience, and the profound impact that psilocybin had on his life. Bryston's story is one of survival, profound self-discovery, and healing. His intelligence and articulate perspective shine th...

Welcome back to The Vulnerability Hangover, I am your host, Nikki. Cheers to the very first "Vulnerability Bites" where I give you bite-sized 3 to 15-minute chats are like an appetizer for your soul. Imagine eavesdropping on a conversation with your friend—that's me—where we explore the highs, the lows, and everything in between without any scripts or edits. In today's episode, I...

Welcome, dear listeners, to the Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I'm your host, Nikki, and guess what? We're celebrating a whole year of authentic conversations and genuine moments. To mark this podcast milestone, I'm thrilled to unveil a new accidental venture brewing since last spring – introducing Vulnerability Bites! These bite-sized chats, ranging from 3 to 15 minutes, are like appetizers for...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. Can you believe it? This podcast has turned one year old today! In honor of our one year, I have decided to give you a one-year “un-wrapped” inspired by one of our platforms-Spotify. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of sharing my most authentic self with you, my incredible audience. We've...

Welcome back to the Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. I've been on a hiatus, and for that, I want to offer my sincerest apologies. Life has taken some unexpected twists, and I've been navigating through work, relationships, and friendships that have left me grappling with the ups and downs. So, in this long-awaited episode, I'm here to catch you up on everything ha...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. Welcome to season 2 of the Vulnerability Hangover. I am excited to introduce you to my dear friend Bobby. In this episode, Bobby opens up about how he found community in his new town but fell into drug addiction, went to prison, had his wake-up call, and got clean for himself. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode mentions s*xual abuse...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. This is the final episode for this season, and I will be joined on Friday, May 5th, with our first guest! ⁠ Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and YouTube for the video version. Merch & Patreon is COMING SOON! ⁠ Please like, subscribe, rate/review, and follow to stay current on future episodes.⁠ I encourage y...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content regarding s*icide and s*xual abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. This is the final solo episode for this season and one of the most vulnerable. I will save the caption for now. Please give it a listen. Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and YouTube for the video version. The Vulnerability Hangover's Patreon will be launching soon....

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content regarding intimate partner violence and verbal abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode, I opened up about my first abusive relationship when I was 16. If you or someone you know may be experiencing intimate partner violence, please know there are resources. When you are...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. I go into another critical component of my healing journey in this episode. Learning how to re-parent myself and inner child work. This is an ongoing journey as I dive back into therapy and work on being the best version of myself for me, my future, and my future children. ⁠ Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki.  The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability.   In this episode, I go over another formative part of my healing journey, my experience with mental health and therapy.  Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and YouTube for the video version.  The Vulnerabili...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki.  The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability.  In this episode, I go over my healing journey within my friendships, how my friendships have changed over the years and what I am doing to be a better person/friend.  Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and YouTub...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability.  WARNING: This episode includes graphic content that might be triggering for listeners. (TW Blood/Trauma) In this episode, I talk about my experience with my difficult decision to terminate my pregnancy. I know this can be quite a controver...

In this episode, I talk about how I rediscovered myself after taking an edible??? I talk about how I went through an ego death and learned how to astral project. Please keep an open mind when listening! Everyone's spiritual journey is different. Here is mine!⁠ ⁠ Tune into this episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and YouTube for the video version. The Vulnerability Hangover's Patreon will be launch...

Today's episode is about my experience with having an eating disorder and body dysmorphia.  WARNING: In this episode, in this episode, I (Nikki) talk about having an eating disorder, dr*gs, and s*xual assault. Lister discretion is advised. Remember, this podcast is a safe space for those who wish to share their stories, and this is one of mine. Enjoy! Follow us everywhere: https://linkin.bio/...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability. In this episode, I go over each month of 2022.    WARNING: This episode contains brief conversations about eating disorders, thoughts of s*icide, dr*gs, and a*sault. Viewer discretion is advised. ⁠   The Patreon for this podcast w...

Today's episode is about my experiences as a bikini barista and a s*x worker.  WARNING: In this episode, I (Nikki) talk briefly about eating disorders and s*xual assault. Lister discretion is advised. Remember, this podcast is a safe space for those who wish to share their stories, and this is one of mine.  Enjoy! Follow us everywhere: https://linkin.bio/vulnerabilityhangover-podcast

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability. In this episode, I go over one of the many phases of my healing journey.  This is a safe space for those who are open to sharing their life stories and experiences.    Enjoy!  Follow us everywhere!: https://linkin.bio/vulnera...

Welcome to The Vulnerability Hangover podcast. I am your host, Nikki. The podcast that empowers others to tell their story through complete vulnerability. This episode will give you the rundown of why I decided to start this podcast in the first place. This is a safe space for those who are open to sharing their life stories and experiences.   Enjoy! Follow us everywhere!: https://linkin.bio/...