A Sharper Life

Latest Episodes:

From Meme to Meaning: A Candid Conversation w/ Supersnake on Cancer, Comedy & Confidence Apr 23, 2023

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In this week’s episode of A Sharper Life, Nikki is joined by the man behind the wildly popular meme account Supersnake. What you see on Instagram is a satire of high society with content ranging from “fake shaman starter packs,” to videos like “If people were in LA were honest.” Yet, behind the scenes is a man who openly shares his experience of internet trolls, the importance of vulnerability, and how inner work can change your life.

In this deeply honest conversation, Andreas is opening up about his battle with cancer and the impact it had on him. Just as he ended chemotherapy, the world then shut during the pandemic, leading to more isolation due to a weakened immune system. As he tried to stay positive through comedy and memes, internet hate began on his account.

You’ll get a rare glimpse into the elite jet set & party scene, how he created this successful account, and his foresight into the next big party destination.

If you’ve ever dealt with fear of being judged, health scares of your own, or felt a lack of confidence, this episode will leave you feeling inspired.

Listen and learn:

How Supersnake started and what led to it’s wildly popular success
Behind the scenes of the elite jet set life
A dive into the cultural times we live in: the good, the bad, the ugly
Cancer, chemo and a vulnerable dive into what health really means
What it takes to end up as a meme on Supersnake
And much, much more!

Learn more about Nikki & SuperSnake:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com
Follow SuperSnake on Instagram @supersnake and TikTok @Super5snake

Don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and tell me what you liked.

Breaking Through Numbness: Actionable Tips to Gain Clarity & Overcome Sabotaging Behaviors Apr 16, 2023

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Get ready for an intimate conversation as I’m venturing into sharing sides of myself you haven’t heard yet. This episode is almost like self-therapy as I’m not holding anything back while I tell you my recent experiences of numbing, distracting and numbing some thoughts that were coming up. You’ll learn how I was able to identify these behaviors, the exact tools I used to pull myself through and how these can be applied to your life.

You’ll learn about my confusion of being vulnerable and why I struggle with this on my Instagram account @nikkisharp, as well as my fears around having kids. I’m not holding anything back as I venture into sharing my feelings about pushing myself too much in business and burnout.

In this episode we dive into:

Three questions to help you get clarity on results you want in life
Actionable tips to implement today if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed
Confusion on having kids and the impact it’s had in my mind
Breaking through: why a having a breakdown is what you need today
How to know if you are numbing and distracting yourself
Getting real with you all: sharing BTS of real life

Listen to the end as I’m asking for your feedback on a few questions I ask throughout the podcast. I’d love to hear from you and your answers, so hit me up on Instagram and send a DM!

Previous episode referenced: numbing your feelings and the importance of allowing yourself to feel them (the avocado throwing episode) referenced.

Follow Nikki:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and tell me what you liked.

Travel Hacking: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started with Tommy Lonergan Apr 09, 2023

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If you’ve ever wanted to know the secrets to traveling like a pro while saving money on luxury experiences, you don’t want to miss today’s episode of A Sharper Life.

This week, Nikki is joined by Tommy Lonergan, otherwise known as @travelliketommy on Instagram, a travel hacking expert and co-owner of Freedom Travel Systems. In this in-depth interview, they go over what travel hacking is and the steps to help you maximize your credit card points to save money on flights and hotels. You’ll learn how to earn points, redeem them for incredible experiences, and Tommy’s biggest tips on getting the best value out of your credit cards.

In this episode we dive into:

Travel hacking 101: everything you need to know
Best credit cards to have, when to use them + understanding the points system
The importance of a good credit score for travel hacking
Top travel tips for traveling with kids
Tommy & Nikki’s non-negotiable rules for travel
A breakdown of Nikki’s honeymoon: points used for first class flying + 6 nights in the Maldives
And much, much more!

Listen to the end as this conversation is packed with takeaways to improve your travel to the very last second.

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Are you a business owner? Schedule your free 20 minute call with Tommy here:

freedomtravelsystems.com

Follow Nikki:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

Follow Tommy:

Follow Tommy on Instagram: @travelliketommy
Check out Tommy’s company: Freedom Travel Systems

Don’t forget to subscribe to A Sharper Life. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and tell me what you liked.

The Power Of Failing: Why It’s The Best Thing You Can Do Today w/ Alex Weber Apr 02, 2023

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Today Nikki is joined by Alex Weber, a highly acclaimed international speaker, award winning host & competitor for NBC American Ninja Warrior. In this engaging conversation, they talk about the emotions that came up during the pandemic and lockdowns and learning to question the status quo to become your own health guru. They also chat on the topics of failure and why you need to “fail forward” today, in addition to some behind the scenes of one of America’s biggest TV shows.

LISTEN AND LEARN:

The 5 keys to being unstoppable YOU
Why failing is the best thing that can happen to you
How to let go of fear of rejection and judgment
The importance of committing yourself + results you’ll see
Using comedy to overcome fear + anger caused by the pandemic

Don’t forget to subscribe! And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and tell me what you liked.

Follow Nikki:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

Links from today’s episode:

Follow Alex on Instagram: @imalexweber
Check out Alex’s website: imalexweber.com

My Honeymoon In The Maldives: Not Is All It Seems In Paradise. Fights, Jet Lag & Travel Chaos Mar 26, 2023

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In this week's episode of A Sharper Life, I’m sharing my wild honeymoon journey to the Maldives. This is a vulnerable episode where I’m giving you a behind the scenes look into how different my honeymoon was from what you saw on Instagram. From challenging moments, incredibly beautiful experiences, and manifesting a private island excursion, you don’t want to miss this episode. I’m also talking about our journey to and from the Maldives, along with jet lag tips to help you on your next adventure. Tune in for an inspiring episode on how travel can transform you and broaden your perspective on life.

Listen and learn:

Challenging moments during a “perfect” vacation and how I handled them
Jet lag tips and tricks to help you enjoy your travels
Travel hacking to help you save money on flights and accommodation
What to do when there’s stressful moments
What we did in the Maldives + recommendations if you go
Prices: what to expect to pay if you plan a vacation to the Maldives
And much, much more!

Don’t forget to subscribe! And if you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a 5* rating and tell me what you liked.

Links From Today’s Episode:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

The Biggest Health Tips You haven’t heard! Weight Loss Hacks, Why “Healthcare” Is Failing You & Biohacking For Every Budget w/Dr. Darshan Shah Mar 19, 2023

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In this week’s episode of A Sharper Life, Nikki is joined by Dr. Darshan Shah, a Board Certified surgeon, author, and founder of Next|Health. This conversation dives into a variety of topics around healthcare, functional medicine, biohacking, and why the “healthcare” system is really sick-care.

Don’t miss this episode as your top wellness questions are answered and you’ll leave with a sense of certainty about how to take control of your health.

Listen and learn:

Why the healthcare industry is not what it seems: differences between health and sickcare
Top hacks to improving your sleep, weight loss, and brain health
The role of gut health and how to know if your microbiome needs some TLC
Stress and mental health, and the shocking ways it’s impacting your body
The importance of testing biomarkers to understand the health of your body
Breaking it down: health tests you should be getting at every age
Forget what you’ve heard, the top supplements you need
And SO much more!

Follow Nikki on Instagram:

www.instagram.com/nikkisharp

Learn more about private coaching with Nikki at:

www.nikkisharp.com

Follow Dr. Darshan Shah and learn more about Next Health at:

www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd

www.instagram.com/next_health

www.next-health.com

What My Nose Job Was REALLY Like - Recovery Struggles, What I Wish I Knew, Cost & More Mar 05, 2023

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal story of getting a nose job. You’ll learn why I chose to do it, including my lack of confidence around the size, and hear about the negative effects of having a deviated septum. I’m three weeks post surgery and I wanted to share details that are normally not talked about, including surgery and what that was like, the emotional recovery and the importance of transparency about cosmetic procedures.

I’m also telling you an incredible story on manifesting the surgery, including the exact cost, down to the dollar.

In this episode I’m talking about:

Why I decided to get a nose job, including the difference between medical and cosmetic surgery
Choosing a good doctor
My preparation for surgery + what I wish I knew before
What no one shares about recovery
Manifesting the surgery, down to the exact dollar amount
Tips for you if you’re thinking about a rhinoplasty

If you want to see before and after (and during!) images, or if you have questions about it, head over to @nikkisharp on Instagram.

How to tap into your feminine & embrace your erotic creature with Sheila Kelley Feb 26, 2023

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Today, Nikki talks with Sheila Kelley as they delve into the topic of female empowerment in this inspiring episode. Sheila Kelley is an actress, author, and founder of S Factor, a movement and exercise program designed to empower women through dance.

Together, Nikki and Sheila discuss the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, how to cultivate confidence and resilience, and the benefits of movement and dance for women's health and wellbeing. Whether you're looking for inspiration, motivation, or practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to empower themselves and others.

In this episode we talk about:

Tools to tap into your feminine energy + how it will change your life
What an erotic creature is & how all women have them inside, waiting to come out
The importance of vulnerability with yourself and others
Cultivating self-love & self-acceptance to break free from sabotaging ways
Sheila coaching Nikki on stepping out of her masculine and into her feminine energy

Visit Sheila online with the links below:

http://www.sfactor.com

http://www.sheilakelley.com

https://www.instagram.com/sheilakelleys/

https://www.instagram.com/s.factor.official/

How To Have Better Sex, Move Through Trauma & Heal With Stefanos Sifandos Feb 19, 2023

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Welcome back to A Sharper Life. In this honest and juicy episode, we’re talking with Stefanos Sifandos, an acclaimed life coach, relationship expert, and behavioral scientist. We get raw, real and go into topics such as the pandemic and how it created a society of trauma responses, how to identify if you have trauma (even if you don’t think you do), and tools to move through any challenge.

In this episode, we talk about:

The importance of facing your own trauma and how to move through it
Tips to keep the passion alive in the bedroom
Actionable tips to help prevent you from repeating bad decisions
Toxic masculinity and the role it plays in your life, no matter who you are
Divine vs toxic masculinity and femininity, and the role these play in life
Spiritual bypassing, victim mentality and taking ownership of your anger

Listen to the episode Nikki references where she throws the avocado in anger and what it taught her:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sharper-life/id1616888204?i=1000564389705

Learn more about the Ultimate Transformation Program, a 4-month life-changing program that begins March 18, 2023: https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com

Follow Nikki on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/

Check out her website, including how to work with her and read the latest blog: https://www.nikkisharp.com

DR. Stefanos Sifandos

Visit his site: https://stefanossifandos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos

Watch his videos: https://www.youtube.com/@stefanosssifandos/videos

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Hacks For A Sharper Brain That Improve Your Well-Being With Dr. Daniel Amen Feb 12, 2023

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Welcome back to A Sharper Life. In this episode, I'm talking with America's most popular psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen, whose clients include: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and world famous athletes, all about fatigue, brain health, and how the pandemic affected your health.

Dr. Amen has scanned over 315,000 brains and his findings are revolutionary in helping you understand mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, how trauma impacts your life, and how your brain health directly impacts your overall well-being. We go deep on a variety of topics that will change the way you think about your favorite after-work cocktail, to the most impactful breathing exercise that will change your life in 90 seconds.

In This Episode of A Sharper Life:

• Alcohol, marijuana & the effects on your brain

• The top supplements you need in your life + ones to take if you're drinking

• How emotional stress takes a toll on your health and brain

• What addictions are doing to your body

• Tips to help you learn to love your brain

• Mental health vs Brain health

Listen to the episode Nikki references where she throws the avocado and learns to sit with her emotions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sharper-life/id1616888204?i=1000564389705

Learn more about the Ultimate Transformation Program, a 4-month life-changing program that begins March 18. Doors open in a week for registration: https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com

Follow Nikki on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/

Check out her website, including how to work with her and read the latest blog: https://www.nikkisharp.com

Visit Dr. Daniel Amen:

Preorder his new book: https://danielamenmd.com/change-your-brain-everyday/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen

Amen Clinics: www.amenclinics.com