Pain into Purpose: Marci Hopkins Journey from Addiction to Empowerment
Release Date: 09/18/2024
Mindful Chats
What if your body could tune itself back to harmony using sound, vibration, and intention? In this episode of Mindful Chats with Nicole Glassman, we explore exactly that with Christian Abril and Allie Kaye, yoga teachers and Reiki Masters behind Shivakti Yoga. Christian and Allie reveal how to unlock your body’s natural frequency for healing, balance, and spiritual connection, and how the frequencies of the universe, through sound healing instruments, mantras, mudras, and Reiki energy, can transform the nervous system and awaken deep spiritual connection. In this episode: The...
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Ever feel off — unmotivated, anxious, or disconnected — and can’t quite figure out why? Your chakras might be out of balance. In this Mindful Chats episode, Nicole explores all seven chakras, revealing how each one influences your mood, body, and energy flow. Learn how to realign through foods, movement, essential oils, crystals, affirmations, and emotions, and why simple awareness is the first step to creating balance and harmony from the inside out. 🌿 Connect with Nicole through 1:1 Sessions designed to uncover the root of your health issues. Take the Chakra Quiz: ✨ Explore...
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What is your pet really trying to tell you? In this episode, I sit down with Lori Wells, a Natural Animal Therapies Consultant and holistic pet nutrition expert, to explore how we can listen to our pets, trust our intuition, and support their natural healing abilities. Lori shares her journey into animal nutrition, the surprising lessons she’s learned along the way, and practical tips every pet owner can use to improve their pet’s health. We dive into the difference between whole foods nutrition and prescription diets, how to recognize the subtle signals your pet gives you, and ways...
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In this heartfelt solo episode, Nicole opens up about her recent experience with grief and the deep emotional waves that come with loss. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores how large emotions such as grief impact the nervous system & how we can gently bring ourselves back into balance. Highlights includes: How emotional struggle dysregulates the nervous system A mini self check-in to ground your energy Simple, powerful practices for emotional release Using essential oils, movement, and nature to soothe the body The importance of talking, feeling, and breathing through...
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Are you curious about how to balance your hormones, boost your energy, and feel more aligned in your body? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Bressack, an award-winning holistic health coach and board-certified nutritionist who has been supporting women’s health for over a decade. Katie shares her inspiring journey from working in advertising and journalism to becoming a sought-after wellness coach specializing in women’s hormonal health, from painful or irregular periods and PCOS, to thyroid imbalances, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. We dive into: How Katie got...
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In this episode of Mindful Chats, Nicole sits down with licensed therapist and nervous system educator Chantal Wade, MSW, RSW, to explore what it really takes to heal from trauma, anxiety, chronic self-criticism, and nervous system dysregulation. Chantal shares her personal journey from living in survival mode and struggling with low self-esteem to creating the Befriending Your Parts Framework, a holistic approach that blends Parts Work (IFS therapy), nervous system regulation, self-compassion practices, and body-based healing. Together, they dive into: ✨ How nervous system...
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Perfectionism can feel like a shield, keeping us “safe” from vulnerability, but that same shield can block joy, authenticity, and real growth. In this episode of Mindful Chats, Nicole Glassman dives into: How perfectionism keeps us stuck in comparison Why it steals our happiness How to redefine perfectionism through a new lens Practical ways to loosen its grip and live more fully You’ll learn why vulnerability is essential, how to take life a little less seriously, and how embracing imperfection can unlock more satisfaction in your daily life. 🌿 Connect with Nicole...
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What is craniosacral therapy — and why are people turning to it for pain relief, emotional healing, and nervous system regulation? In this episode, we sit down with Maryann Herklotz, of White Pine Physical Therapy, to explore the science and intuition behind craniosacral therapy (CST). She explains what craniosacral therapy is, how fascia plays a role, how gentle touch can help trigger the body’s natural ability to release tension. Maryann shares how her own healing journey led her to this subtle but powerful modality, along with what you can expect during a session. We dive into common...
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Paula Rastrick—nervous system coach, trauma-informed practitioner, and founder of The Brain Body Method. Paula takes us on a journey through her personal healing story, how she came to develop her unique approach to nervous system regulation, and what it really means to reconnect with your body on a deep level. We explore: What nervous system dysregulation looks like in everyday life Why talk therapy alone often isn’t enough Somatic tools to help you regulate, ground, and heal Paula’s honest reflections on burnout, self-trust, and staying...
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If you’ve been feeling exhausted, emotionally flat, disconnected from your purpose, or like no amount of rest ever feels like enough — this episode is for you. In today’s solo chat, Nicole Glassman breaks down burnout through the lens of the chakras, revealing how each energy center responds to chronic stress, overgiving, and misalignment. You’ll discover the hidden ways burnout impacts your emotional, spiritual, and physical health & how to begin healing from the inside out. ✨ Expect to learn: The energetic root causes of burnout (it’s not just about doing too much) A...
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- Conquering Fear of Change: Holistic Tools for Stress and Anxiety (apple)
- Balancing Energies: Embracing the Divine Feminine with Vanessa DeCastillo (spotify)
- Conquering Fear of Change: Holistic Tools for Stress and Anxiety (spotify)