In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the sacred and often overlooked practice of energy hygiene. In a world that’s louder, faster, and more chaotic than ever, protecting your peace isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained after scrolling social media, spending time with certain people, or simply existing in a high-stress environment… this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

• What energy hygiene actually means

• Signs you’re energetically depleted

• Where and how we leak energy daily

• My favorite spiritual and practical tools to reset your energy field

• How to become a high-frequency lighthouse in your own life

• Why tending to your own energy helps you stop leaking frustration, stress, or bad moods onto others — especially your family, coworkers, and community

• Why protecting your peace is an act of leadership, not selfishness

This episode is a blend of grounded guidance and spiritual wisdom for empaths, highly sensitive souls, moms, midlife women, and anyone feeling overstimulated in today’s world.

In this solo episode, Nikki shares how breathwork became a life-changing tool in her journey with OCD, anxious thoughts, and stress, You’ll learn the science of how breathing impacts your nervous system, hormone health, digestion, and sleep, and why most of us are doing it wrong.

She breaks down some easy breathwork practices (like box breathing and breath of fire), when to use them, and ends with a calming 2-minute guided breathwork session.

You’ll Learn:

• Why conscious breathing changes everything

• How breathwork supports stress, hormones, and anxiety

• 4 beginner-friendly breath techniques

• When and how to use breathwork in daily life

Connect:

Instagram: @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness and @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast

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Let’s normalize softness and remember how to breathe.

May is mental health awareness month. Welcome to this peaceful moment. Find a comfortable seated or lying down position. Allow your eyes to softly close.

Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose…

And exhale fully out of your mouth.

Let yourself arrive in this moment.

Let go of anything that came before now.

This time is for you.

Find Nikki on Instagram at @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast

and on Substack at https://nikkilanigan.substack.com/