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

If this helped you, share it and tag Nikki!

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/

In this deeply grounding episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki explores The 7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga, based on the teachings of Deepak Chopra and David Simon, and beautifully weaves them together with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This isn’t just a conversation about yoga as movement, it’s about yoga as a way of life.

At the heart of it all? Ahimsa — the sacred principle of nonviolence, compassion, and empathy. Nikki shares how each spiritual law connects to Ahimsa and how we can embody these teachings both on and off the mat.

Whether you’re a yogi, a busy mom, a wellness seeker, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the world right now, this episode is your reminder to soften, to breathe, and to return to yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga and how to apply them in your daily life

• The connection between ancient yogic wisdom and modern mental health

• The Eight Limbs of Yoga and why Ahimsa (nonviolence) is the foundation

• How to practice yoga beyond the poses — through compassion, stillness, and intentional living

• Real-life, grounded examples of living yoga off the mat

• Why softness is strength in today’s fast-paced, judgmental world

Key Takeaways:

• You are pure potential. You are not your roles or your productivity.

• Yoga is not a performance. It’s a path of presence, peace, and purpose.

• Ahimsa starts with you. Speak kindly to yourself. Honor your body. Breathe before reacting.

• Let go of perfection. Embrace detachment, rest, and divine timing.

• Live your Dharma. You are here for a reason, and the world needs your light.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra and David Simon

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Connect + Share:

If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with someone you love.

Take a screenshot and tag Nikki on Instagram: @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness and @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast

Let us know, which spiritual law resonated most with you?

Until next time, move through your day with breath, courage, and compassion, even in a world that sometimes forgets how badly it needs it.

Why do some people in the wellness space seem always sick, those of us doing “everything right” are exhausted, bloated, anxious, and burned out? While others who eat fast food, junk food, never practice mindfulness, and never meditate, feel totally fine, like my husband?

In this episode, I dive into the wellness paradox and breaks down why the health-conscious are often stuck in cycles of symptoms. From hyper-awareness to nervous system overload, to the invisible mental load women carry daily, it’s not just what you eat, it’s what you believe and what you carry.

I explore how:

• ​ Stress and over-responsibility affect female hormones and gut health
• ​ Wellness can quietly become a new identity that keeps us in “healing” mode and constantly personal development mode.
• ​ The pressure to be perfect in health adds more stress than it solves

This one’s for every woman who’s ever thought: Why am I doing all this and still not feeling well

I also talk about the hidden side of chronic symptoms. You’ll learn how belief, stress, and mindset shape the body, and why doing all the “right” things isn’t the full story.

Connect:

Instagram

@nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

@fitfunandfrazzledpodcast

Substack

https://nikkilanigan.substack.com/

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why Nikki has felt out of alignment with the holistic health & wellness world lately

• How fear-based and judgmental content has taken over the space

• Why wellness shouldn’t be about extremes or perfection

• The shift from authentic healing to aesthetic-driven content

• The pressure to follow trends, avoid ingredients, and “do wellness right”

• Why Nikki is choosing peace over perfection

• What wellness means to her now as a mom of teens and full-time working woman

• Nostalgic practices that are helping Nikki reconnect with joy

• Why movement, music, and a slower pace are her go-tos right now

Final Takeaway:

You’re not alone if you feel lost in the wellness world. There’s room for nuance, for realness, for joy. You don’t have to choose sides. You can be both intuitive and informed.

Connect with Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness and @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast

Website: www.nikkiyogaandwellness.com

Please enjoy this meditation from last April 2024.

This is a meditation I made up and have been doing regularly. This is an active moving meditation with some jumps, Aura Sweeps, and somatic movements that just come naturally to you.