Elevate + Align with Nikki
by Nikki Lanigan
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11/11 Meditation: Embrace Your Power
11/11 Meditation: Embrace Your Power
About this podcast
Still figuring it out, just like you. Mindset, movement & midlife magic. Yoga teacher, podcast host, burnout un-doer. A wife and mom trying to balance life. A podcast about Health, wellness, fitness, yoga, business and life.
Episodes
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- 11/11 Meditation: Embrace Your Power · 14 min · Season 7In this previously recorded 11/11 meditation from 2024, we focus on manifesting your dreams through daily aligned action. You’ll learn how to ground yourself, release scarcity…
- What's In and What's Out: Fitness Trends for 2027 · 17 min · Season 7In this episode of Elevate and Align with Nikki, we're breaking down what's in, what's out, and what's coming in the fitness world for 2027. From the American College of Sports…
- Root Chakra Grounding Meditation: Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath · 9 min · Season 7Welcome back to Elevate and Align! In this episode, I guide you through a soothing root chakra grounding meditation designed to help you reconnect with the present moment, feel…
- Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Slow Down: Emotional & Nervous System Regulation Tools · 29 min · Season 5In today's episode I share a recording of a live workshop I co-hosted with Rachael Pachuta the other week. Rachael Pachuta is an Emotional Endurance Coach for high-achieving…
- Danielle Lowery’s Breast Cancer Journey: Self-Advocacy, Treatment, Motherhood, and Redefining Wellness · 38 min · Season 7On today's episode I am joined by my friend Danielle Lowery, registered nurse, wife and mom of three. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Danielle discovered a lump near…
- Ryanne Saucier on Grief, Creativity, and Finding Joy · 33 min · Season 5In this episode of Elevate + Align, host Nikki welcomes back Ryanne Saucier — second-generation broadcaster, entertainment and media attorney, and creator/host of the podcast…
- Grounding Meditaiton For Anxiety, Overthinking and Overwhelm · 15 min · Season 7The last Wednesday of the month a bonus podcast episode will drop. A meditation or a breathing practice.
- When Everything Feels Urgent: The CALM Method for Midlife Women · 15 min · Season 7In this episode of Elevate and Align with Nikki, we're digging into why everything feels like an emergency in midlife — from the mental load of work, kids, aging parents, and…
- Life After Cancer, Impossible Standards & Rediscovering Who You Are W/Chelsea Piazza Willsey · 30 min · Season 6In this episode, Nikki sits down with Chelsea Piazza Willsey author of Finding Chelsea: How Cancer Ripped Me Open and Brought Me Home. Chelsea shares her raw, honest journey from…
- You Can Manifest It, But You Still Need a 401(k) · 26 min · Season 7This episode on financial literacy, money psychology, and how spirituality and manifestation can coexist with practical money management. She clarifies she is not a financial…
- September Systems: How I Survive Back-to-School Season · 17 min · Season 7Welcome back to Season 7 of Elevate + Align with Nikki! This episode is all about navigating September — from sending kids off to college and back-to-school jitters, to the…
- Season 7 is Loading · 1 min · Season 7Elevate + Align with Nikki (formerly Fit, Fun, and Frazzled Podcast) is a podcast for women navigating real midlife — covering strength, stress, motherhood, perimenopause…
- Replay: Breaking Free from the Girlboss Era: Healing from Hustle Culture & People-Pleasing · 21 min · Season 6This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes from over a year ago! If you've ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or like your worth is tied to your productivity — this…
- The Summer Solstice Isn't Asking You To Hustle Harder · 17 min · Season 6In this episode, host Nikki Lanigan welcomes you into a special summer solstice edition of the show. Nikki opens with a guided Summer Solstice Activation Meditation — and…
- Stop Surviving Summer: The Only Wellness Plan You Actually Need This Season · 23 min · Season 6Summer is beautiful — but let's be honest, it can completely derail the routines that keep us grounded. In this episode, Nikki talks about why you don't need a perfect schedule…
- 10 Books Every Woman Needs to Read This Summer · 14 min · Season 6Nikki Lanigan shares her personal reading list of 10 books she believes every woman — and teen — should read in 2026. From self-worth and confidence to motherhood and healing…
- More Than A Headache: The Invisible Reality of Migraines · 24 min · Season 6In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki Lanigan opens up about something she's kept private for two years — her battle with chronic migraines. In honor of June being…
- The Missing Piece in Women's Wellness and How To Reclaim It ft. Val Brown · 23 min · Season 6In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's…
- Beyond Crunches: The Real Science of Core Strength with Tyler Valencia · 33 min · Season 6Most people think core training is just doing crunches — but it's so much more than that. In this episode, I sit down with fitness educator and KIPS founder Tyler Valencia to…
- Is It Wellness or Dysregulation? The Truth About Mental Health & Wellness Culture · 22 min · Season 6 Episode 340In this episode, Nikki gets personal about her journey with anxiety and OCD — from high school through motherhood, to her 40's. She opens up about the stigma of being a health…
- Bonus: New Month, New Week — Gratitude & Abundance Activation Meditation · 18 minIn this special bonus episode, Nikki Lanigan of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled guides you through a powerful activation meditation focused on gratitude and abundance. Whether you're…
- Community, Consistency & Cap & Gown: What I Didn't See Coming This End of April · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 336Nikki Lanigan gets honest about three things nobody talks about enough: the magic of women who genuinely support each other (she found them inside a 40-day meditation challenge)…
- The F*ck It List: Midlife, Self-Care & Owning Your Next Chapter (with Dr. Erin Nitschke & Jessica H. Mauer) · 23 min · Season 6 Episode 336In this episode, Nikki sits down with Dr. Erin Nitschke and Jessica H. Mauer, co-hosts of the Fit and Flustered podcast, for a raw, real, and hilarious conversation about what it…
- Why You Feel Better on Vacation (And Worse When You Come Home) · 15 min · Season 6 Episode 335Ever notice how you feel amazing on vacation — better sleep, less bloating, more energy — even when you're eating cake and skipping workouts? Then you come home and everything…
- Slow Down Your Nervous System Activation Meditation · 3 min · Season 6 Episode 334This meditation is part of my 21 Day Nervous System Reset Program launching very soon! I am so excited to share Day 2 of this program for free with everyone. To join my wait…
- Nervous System Regulation Is Having a Moment… But It’s Not About Being Calm All the Time · 12 min · Season 6April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode Nikki Lanigan gets real about what chronic stress actually feels like — the racing thoughts, the exhaustion, the guilt, and…
- You're Not Lazy, You're Overstimulated: Why Your Brain Feels Fried All The Time · 11 min · Season 6Feeling unmotivated, stuck, or like you just can't get going? You're not lazy — your brain is simply overstimulated. Host Nikki Lanigan explains what's really happening when you…
- Spring Equinox Activation Meditation: Balance and Renewal · 11 min · Season 6Welcome to this special bonus episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled! Host Nikki Lanigan guides you through a Spring Equinox activation meditation designed for wherever you are —…
- Spring Equinox: Science and Tradition Behind the Equinox · 19 min · Season 6The spring equinox is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a powerful moment of renewal that humans have honored for thousands of years. In this episode of Fit, Fun, and…
- What Is An Activation and How Do They Differ From a Meditation · 16 minIn this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan breaks down what activations are, why they're so powerful, and how they differ from traditional meditation…
- 15 Minute Walking Activation Meditation: Stepping Into Your Worth · 18 min · Season 6 Episode 328An activation meditation is a guided practice meant to wake up a specific energy, frequency, or state within you. Instead of calming you down like a traditional meditation, it is…
- Elevate Your Mindset For Success and Self-Worth · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 327In This episode I talk about: • How your thoughts shape your reality • Neuroscience-based techniques to rewire your brain for confidence and success • Why women in midlife are…
- Meditation for Real Life: How to Actually Meditate When You're Busy and Overstimulated · 15 min · Season 3I will talk about how to use meditation as a tool for real-life wellness, especially for midlife women managing stress, burnout, and busy schedules. I will explore different…
- Mantras, Their Power, and Why They Calm the Mind Differently Than Affirmations · 18 min · Season 6Season 6 Premiere of 'Fit, Fun, and Frazzled,' I am back after a brief hiatus. I share my personal journey and tools for managing mindset, mental health, spirituality, fitness…
- Season 6 Intro · 1 minHi guys!! I'm back. I took a much shorter break then I planned on taking but I want to keep sharing and helping other women. All new episode and season 6 drops tomorrow 2/4/26…
- Reflections on Redefining Success · 11 min · Season 5 Episode 326In this heartfelt solo episode, Nikki Lanigan shares her decision to take an indefinate break from Fit, Fun, and Frazzled podcast. She opens up about burnout, the challenges of…
- 2025 Wellness & Pop Culture Trends + 2026 Predictions · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 232In this episode of "Fit, Fun, and Frazzled," Nikki Lanigan recaps the biggest wellness, fitness, and pop culture trends of 2025 and shares her predictions for 2026. From strength…
- Creating Your 2026 Vision Board That Actually Works: Using Science, Self-Reflection, Emotions, and Action · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 352In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan guides listeners through the art and science of vision boarding. Nikki shares her personal end-of-year rituals…
- Future Self Meditation · 11 minThe end of the year always carries a beautiful mix of reflection and anticipation. It feels like a soft exhale after a long season of doing and giving and managing so much. It is…
- The Invisible Holiday Mental Load and the NFG Energy We Actually Need For December · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 352In this episode, Nikki Lanigan dives into the often-unseen mental and emotional load that women carry during the holiday season. She shares personal stories about family, aging…
- 2026 Astrology Forecast: Saturn, Jupiter, and Key Time Frames with Astrologer Maggie Kitch · 1 h 4 min · Season 5 Episode 318In this episode of "Fit, Fun, and Frazzled," host Nikki Lannigan welcomes back astrologer Maggie Kitch for an in-depth discussion on the astrological energies shaping 2026…
- My Favorite Quotes (and What They Really Mean) · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 515In this episode, Nikki shares her favorite quotes and what they really mean to her. From yoga wisdom to life lessons by Byron Katie, Wayne Dyer, and Maya Angelou, Nikki unpacks…
- Midlife Women's Health: Mammograms, Colonoscopies, Bone Density Screening, oh My · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 315This episode of "Fit, Fun, and Frazzled" is dedicated to midlife women’s health, focusing on the importance of essential health screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies…
- Signs You’re Living in a Scarcity Mindset & How to Shift Into Grounded Abundance · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 314In this episode, we’re talking about energetic scarcity — not just money, but time, support, rest, self-worth, and emotional capacity. If you often feel rushed, stretched thin…
- A Journey Through Writing, Feng Shui, and Perfectionism with Author Lisa Morton · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 314In this episode of "Fit, Fun, and Frazzled," host Nikki Lannigan welcomes guest Lisa Morton, author of "Aligned at Home: How Feng Shui and Holistic Design Can Restore Your Energy…
- Aligned Fitness: How Progressive Overload and Intuitive Fitness Help My Chronic Back Pain and Midlife Hormone Changes · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 313In this episode of "Fit, Fun, and Frazzled," host Nikki Lanigan busts common fitness myths, shares her personal journey with strength training, and explores the importance of…
- When Doubt Creeps In: What Keeps Me Moving Forward and Honoring My Dreams · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 312In this heartfelt episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki opens up about the moments when self-doubt, exhaustion, and discouragement take over, and what helps her keep moving…
- Ask Me Anything: Wellness, Balance, Fitness, and Pop Culture · 47 minFrom Taylor Swift to Ayurveda I answer all your question. Everything from wellness, self-care, family, nutrition, and pop culture. I share practical advice on making yourself a…
- Motherhood Without Fear-Mongering: Supporting Ourselves and Our Teens · 32 min · Season 5 Episode 311We’ve all heard it: “Just wait till they’re teenagers.” It’s usually meant as a joke, but as moms, we know it lands like a warning. In this heartfelt episode of Fit, Fun, and…
- Fall Reset and the Last 90 Days · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 309In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki explores how to reset for fall, make the most of the last 90 days of the year, and plan for Q4 with intention. She shares…
