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Break Free From Fear of Food, Disordered Eating While Seeing Results You Want w/ Dr. Nina Jul 16, 2023

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If you have a fear of food, struggle with an eating disorder, or deal with an “all-or-nothing” mentality when it comes to what you eat, this is a MUST-LISTEN episode!

I’m joined by Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin is a psycho-analyst, author, and radio host with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and a Doctorate in psycho-analysis. She is a globally recognized expert and founder of The Binge Cure method, dedicated to helping people worldwide overcome binge eating and heal their relationship with food.

Listen and learn:

Effective tips to overcome binge / emotional eating
How to identify if you have disordered eating + how to overcome it
Distinguishing between emotional hunger and physical hunger
Misconceptions about eating disorders & why food addiction is not real
What your food cravings REALLY mean
Getting to the root cause of eating disorders + what your unconscious mind is trying to tell you

Connect With Dr. Nina:

Website: www.drninainc.com

Radio Show/Podcast: https://bit.ly/DrNinaPodcast

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.nina.psychoanalyst/

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1536483106586499

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Winthedietwar/featured

Join Nikki’s community:

Follow me for inspiration and a daily dose of real life on Instagram @nikkisharp. Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me: nikkisharp.com

Order my books: https://www.nikkisharp.com/book

Dive into these Essential Links:

Click here to check out the Ultimate Transformation Program!

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The Real World of BDSM & Healing Trauma Through Intimacy w/ Professional Dominatrix Kimi Inch Jul 09, 2023

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Today’s JUICY episode is going to make you think about sex, BDSM & role play in a whole new light (and trust me, they are not what you think!)

I’m joined by Kimi Inch, a professional Dominatrix, somatic therapist, sex-positive edu-tainer, and motivational spanker. Yes, you read that right. Kimi helps individuals explore and integrate their physical, emotional, and erotic experiences in transformative ways.

This enlightening episode will change your perception on what it means to be sexy in the bedroom and how to liven things up, starting with yourself. With many misconceptions about the world of Kink, you’ll learn how these practices enhance inner healing and help you overcome trauma you may have faced.

Listen and learn:

The differences between kink, conscious kink, and BDSM
How to navigate dominant + subordinate roles, especially if you’re uncomfortable with one or the other
How BDSM and conscious kink can heal past trauma
Ways in which these practices apply to your everyday life (hint: if you can set boundaries in the bedroom, you can do it anywhere!)
Masculine and feminine roles in the bedroom + tips to tap into your feminine
How to get a partner into role playing and other sexy situations

Download Kimi’s free kink checklist: http://erosandkink.com/kink-checklist

Learn more about Kimi Inch via her website and Instagram

Join Nikki’s community:

Follow me for inspiration and a daily dose of real life on Instagram @nikkisharp. Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me: nikkisharp.com

Order my books: https://www.nikkisharp.com/book

Dive into these Essential Links:

Click here to check out the Ultimate Transformation Program!

If you liked this episode, check out Ep.40: Skincare 101! How To Heal Acne, Managing Melasma + Best Skincare Treatments For Every Skin Type

Insider Tips for First-Class Flying and Credit Card Points Maximization with Eli Facenda (The Travel Guy) Jul 02, 2023

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Due to popular demand, we are taking another deep dive into the world of points, credit cards, and all things travel hacking.

In today’s episode I’m joined byEli 'The Travel Guy' Facenda, the founder of Freedom Travel Systems. He is sharing his top secret strategies to help you save money, travel first and business for a fraction of the cost and become a ninja at hacking points.

He will pull back the curtain to show you how to maximize credit to create your dream first class travel lifestyle without having to pay for it!

In this episode we dive into:

Navigating solo travels vs with a partner, including tips to make your next trip better
Supplements Nikki & Eli swear by to reduce jet lag + improve your health while traveling
Breakdown of when/if to go for an airline status
Learning about travel hacking versus hiring a company to help you: when to know which to choose
Best credit cards to have to maximize points
Macro + micro view of the travel hacking industry

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

Schedule a Discovery Call with Eli to learn how they can

https://freedomtravelsystems.com/nikki

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Follow Nikki:

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

Follow Eli & get ready to be inspired to uplevel your travel game:

Follow Eli on Instagram: @elitravelguy
Check out Freedom Travel Systems + book your free discovery call: Freedom Travel Systems

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Life Update: I’ve Never Shared Anything Like This. Spiritual Growth, Lessons, Energy Healings & More Jun 25, 2023

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Sit down with me as I share an episode unlike anything I’ve ever done before. I’m walking you through updates in my life that I don’t normally share to the public. I’m diving deep into what spiritual growth looks like, integration, and learning more about myself in this deeply raw solo episode.

The past few months have been some of the most challenging, yet healing I’ve experienced and I’m taking you through it all. Including getting clarity about light + dark energies, having a deeper awareness of my own spirituality, and the importance of the nervous system. Listen until the end as I’m giving you a message of hope if you’re feeling lost, out of control, or waiting for things in your life to change.

Let me know if you like more episodes like this and other topics when you leave a review for the podcast!

Listen and learn:

How the human mind has a hard time comprehending spiritual growth
When your vibration increases, your DNA can change which creates a catalyst for healing
Why I numbing myself to turn the dial down of my spiritual downloads I receive
My metamorphosis of spiritual growth in this moment
A message of hope if you’re feeling depressed or like life is against you

Join Nikki’s community:

Follow me for inspiration and a daily dose of real life on Instagram @nikkisharp. Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me: nikkisharp.com

Order my books: https://www.nikkisharp.com/book

Click here to check out the Ultimate Transformation Program!

If you liked this episode, check out Ep.43: Skincare 101! How To Heal Acne, Managing Melasma + Best Skincare Treatments For Every Skin Type

Skincare 101! How To Heal Acne, Managing Melasma + Best Treatments For Every Skin Type w/ Amy Peterson Jun 18, 2023

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Nikki is joined by Amy Peterson, a Medical Aesthetician and founder of the Miami based medspa, Skincare by Amy Peterson. Amy has been working in the beauty industry for over 20 years and has gained a reputation for her expertise in treating a variety of skin concerns, including her holistic approach to skincare, which focuses on addressing the root cause of skin issues rather than just treating the symptoms.

In today’s episode, we’re going deep into all things skincare to help clear up the myths and misconceptions about what it takes to get great skin. Whether you deal with acne, have melasma or aging skin, Amy breaks down everything you need to know.

Listen and learn:

Tik Tok skincare trends: which ones to try & which ones to run away from
The importance of prejuvenation
Common skincare mistakes you’re probably doing
Myth busting about expensive vs cheap skincare
Types of lasers + facial treatments for every skin type
How to manage melasma

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.

Learn more about Amy Peterson:

Follow Amy on Instagram: @therealskinsavant Check out Skincare By Amy: @skincarebyamyp Learn what services they offer: www.skincarebyamypeterson.com Shop Amy’s favorite products: https://therealskinsavant.com

Follow Nikki:

Give Nikki a follow on Instagram: @nikkisharp Check out Nikki’s website where you can set up a free discovery call to see if coaching is a fit for you: nikkisharp.com

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

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:

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @nikkisharp
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.

If you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to support Nikki, please leave a 5* review and what you enjoyed. This helps others find out about A Sharper Life, as it’s ad-free in order to provide you the best content.

Sharing is caring and if you found value in this or other episodes, share them with a friend, family member, or someone who could benefit!

Follow Nikki:

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

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