A Sharper Life

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Feeling All The Feels: Navigating Grief, Anger, And Expectation Hangovers With Christine Hassler Jun 11, 2023

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Join host Nikki Sharp in an insightful conversation with Christine Hassler as they delve into the depths of emotional healing and self-acceptance. Christine shares her wisdom on navigating grief, releasing suppressed emotions, and dealing with the expectations we place on ourselves and others. Discover practical tools and takeaways to embrace your emotions, honor your journey, and find profound healing in the process.

Christine Hassler is a Master coach and speaker with over 16 years of experience who is known for her expertise within personal growth, relationships, and spirituality. She is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want and is the host of top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It” where she coaches people live on the show.

Listen and learn:

How to ride the waves of emotions: learning to manage grief, anger, and sadness
What an expectation hangover is and why expectations are actually a good thing!
Why you aren’t seeing results even though you’ve been doing the “self work”
Navigating the variety of tools and modalities in self-development; from breathwork to inner child work, how to know what’s best for you
Advice if you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnout (high achievers - take note here!)
Advice for women with kids: navigating change in your role as a women + tips to enhance your family life
Plus much more, including advice you won’t want to miss on how to overcome trauma and heal through past wounding

Follow Christine’s podcast: Over And On With It

Give Christine a follow on Instagram: @christinehassler

Learn about her women’s Signature retreat: https://christinehassler.com/signatureretreat/

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. This helps others find the show and helps me learn what topics you resonate with.

5 Reasons Preventing You From Reaching Your Summer Body Jun 04, 2023

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Summer is in full swing and today I’m sharing the biggest reasons as to why you are not seeing the results you want. These will shock you, as they are not talked about in the wellness industry.

It’s time to stop focusing on quick fix diets and grueling workouts. The tips I’m sharing today are guaranteed to help you get back on track and see quick results.

Whether you’re looking to tone up, lose weight, gain more confidence, or end emotional eating, you’ll get my fail-proof tips.

Listen and learn:

Why sleep is the most under-talked about weight loss tool
How you’re sabotaging your confidence – and how to make an immediate change
Why you’re setting yourself up for failure with the foods in your pantry
The number one secret to workouts: see more results with this!
How to overcome cravings + emotional eating

These come from the 5-Day Summer Body Masterclass I’ll be teaching June 12 - June 16th. It’s an opportunity to understand why you haven’t seen the results you want and how to transform your mind, body, and soul.

The Masterclass is five days of 60 minute live video calls, with opportunities to have coaching, get all your questions answered in the private Facebook group, and get support. Once you join you’ll get lifelong access to the content and videos.

JOIN THE MASTERCLASS

During the episode I also reference two previous podcast episodes I highly recommend you listening to:

EP 32: The Biggest Health Tips You Haven’t Heard! Weight Loss Hacks, Why “Healthcare” Is Failing You & Biohacking For Every Budget with D. Darshan Shah - LISTEN HERE

EP 28: Hacks For A Sharper Brain That Improve Your Well-Being With Dr. Daniel Amen - LISTEN HERE

Follow Nikki:

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Check out Nikki’s website: nikkisharp.com

How To Identify If You Have Trauma & Heal From It with Hilary Russo May 28, 2023

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In this episode, host Nikki Sharp speaks with guest Hilary Russo who shares her personal experience of dealing with secondary trauma as a journalist during the 9/11 attacks. Hilary shares how she coped with constantly viewing disturbing images and soundbites while also trying to maintain a sense of composure on the news desk. She also discusses how she wished she had the tools and knowledge of neuroscience back then to deal with the trauma. Hilary talks about the power of self-regulation and shares how Havening techniques have changed her life by separating the trauma from the event and altering her thoughts, moods, behaviors, and habits. Listeners will learn about the importance of seeking help and trauma-informed approaches to cope with secondary trauma.

In this episode we dive into:

Hilary’s trauma of being a news anchor during 9/11
Narcissism and how to identify traits in yourself and others
Why we live in a victim mentality culture (it’s not what you think!)
Simple + effective ways to take back your power
Healing modalities, including the Havening technique
Different types of trauma, how to identify if you have any + how to heal
And more!

PS - Ready to get your summer body in only 5 days?! Join Nikki for her 5 Day Summer Body Masterclass that goes from June 12 - June 16. During these five days you’ll meet with Nikki live on zoom for one hour a day where she’ll share her top secrets to help you shred fat, increase energy, radiate confidence, and learn how to achieve quick results and lasting change. You’ll get lifetime access to the content + do a live workout with her during the masterclass. CLICK HERE TO JOIN for $99 (normally $199). Don’t delay as the discount ends soon.

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Links from today’s episode:

Follow Hilary on Instagram: @hilaryrusso
Check out Hilary’s podcast (where I’m also interviewed!): HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo
Book your free 1:1 session with Hilary: hilaryrusso.com

How I Overcame Two Eating Disorders: My Journey To Recovery May 21, 2023

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In today’s deeply vulnerable episode, I’m sharing my eating disorder journey and recovery in an effort to give you hope no matter what you might be going through right now.

This is not just about food, control, or recovery – it is much, much more.

Whether you are facing an addiction of any sorts, be it shopping and spending money when you’re feeling down, traveling to escape the realities of life, emotional eating, taking drugs or drinking alcohol to numb yourself, or have a negative self-talk that won’t stop, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing my exact experience of how my two eating disorders began, progressed, and the types of treatments I looked into. And ultimately, how I overcame the body dysmorphia, need to control, fear of certain foods, and all of the tools I have learned in my healing.

While you’ll learn a lot from this raw episode, I invite you to listen and contemplate the following concepts:

Change does take time, but anything is possible when you’re open to exploring, learning and integrating
What a “Beautiful Binge” and how to change the way you look at food (to escape the negative hold it may have on you)
Why you are numbing and distracting yourself and tools to overcome these sabotaging behaviors

If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, please do share it, as it can be a lonely journey when you’re battling any number of the behaviors I talk about.

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 resonated.

Links from the show:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
If you’d like to learn more about working with Nikki, or getting help with your recovery, head to www.nikkisharp.com

From Flipping Cars to the Fitness Industry: Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Self-Care with Chalene Johnson May 14, 2023

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In this episode, host Nikki Sharp interviews Chalene Johnson, a New York Times bestselling author, fitness expert, and business coach who has helped millions of people transform their bodies, businesses, and lives. She is the host of the podcasts “The Chalene Show” and “Build Your Tribe.”

They discuss Chalene’s journey from flipping cars to building a million-dollar fitness empire, to which she then left at branched out into the world of business and social media. She is giving her most effective strategies for achieving success and fulfillment, including how to stay motivated, overcoming obstacles, and creating a life full of abundance.

Chalene is unapologetically herself in this in-depth interview, giving listeners a refreshing viewpoint on navigating challenging times, dealing with change, and finding what you love.

Listen and learn:

Chalene’s journey from entrepreneurship at a young age to running multiple businesses today
Why imposter syndrome is not necessarily a bad thing
Negative side effects in the fitness industry & how she healed herself
The “zero F attitude” and why you need to adopt it today
Why Chalene doesn’t believe in masculine/feminine energy - “just be you”
How the death of any good thing comes from resentment

Follow Nikki on Instagram:

@nikkisharp

Learn more about private coaching with Nikki at:

www.nikkisharp.com

Follow Chalene on Instagram:

@chalenejohnson

Check out Chalene’s podcasts on iTunes:

The Chalene Show

Build Your Tribe

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.

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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:

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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

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