Can I Just Say? with Nikki La Croce

How Being Authentic Creates More Joy In Your Life with Dr. Nicole Bradford

In this episode, I share the mic with Dr. Nicole Bradford or Dr. B as she’s better known by some - is a published author, life coach, entrepreneur, and speaker with two decades of experience in the field of education. After our conversation, I can say from personal experience how much Dr. B (Nicole) energizes and equips others to take action and live their most authentic, joy-filled lives.Our conversation dives into the value of open communication, trust, and vulnerability while emphasizing the importance of tapping into our more playful sides - regardless of age.Tune in to hear Dr. B (Nicole) open up about:How the loss of her sister motivated Nicole to start her business, Maintain the Flame
Feeling alienated by family for living authentically
The importance of communicating without judgment to create emotional safety
Why parents need to empower their kids to make their own life choices
How people pleasing stops us from living the life we desire
Why it’s important to be unapologetic about who you truly are
A few of Nicole’s quotable moments from this episode:“Do you truly live the life that you want, the life that you desire? Or are we just conforming to what everyone else wants?” “I know that everyone's life is different, but give them an opportunity to identify and create the life that they want. Because a lot of adults, you've lived your life. You were able to choose your mate, you were able to choose your job, you had choices.”“We want everyone to be perfect in an imperfect world, and that's not realistic.”“When we were growing up, there was no straight path to being a perfect parent, to having a perfect life. So give our kids that same flexibility and ability to discover, but don't make them have to do it alone. Give them that safe space where they can discover and find out what this life is and where they wanna go with you.”Interested in working with Dr. B? Learn more at Maintain the FlameKeep up with Dr. B on Social Media:Follow Dr. B on InstagramFollow Dr. B on TikTokThe 5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Public Speaker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whothefck/message

Destigmatizing Men’s Mental Health with Simon Rinne

In this episode, I share the mic with Simon Rinne. Simon is the host of the Mindful Men podcast, as well as a social worker with 15 years experience in the Australian Public Service, who shares his personal experiences and perspective to help men who desire and need emotional support as they navigate challenging life circumstances.Our conversation sheds light on the importance of offering a safe space for men to be vulnerable and how we can all join the effort to make this world a happier & healthier place for every gender. Tune in to hear Simon open up about:Societal expectations of masculinity set during childhood
What forced him to confront his personal mental health issues
How his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and anxiety diagnoses led him to pursue a career path in social work
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and how it changed his approach to managing OCD
Working through the shame associated with taking medication to help manage mental illness
How regularly practicing mindfulness improves your quality of life 
The importance of having a strong support system to encourage personal growth
A few of Simon’s quotable moments from this episode:“I said, mate, you've just gotta stop crying. You've gotta stop it. He goes, why? I said, boys don't cry. We're not allowed to cry. We don't, we're not meant to cry. And he looked at me and said, Simon, I can cry if I want to, and that planted a seed.”“I didn't even know mental health wasn't even in the dictionary from my perspective. Like nobody talked about it at all.”“I said to myself, Simon, no matter how dark today is, or seems like, the sun will always rise tomorrow.”“When you get it out of your brain into the world, it just becomes words which disempowers it.”“Mindfulness has been something that I'm really practicing as well. And, and I've found that through my burnout, recovery as a way to reconnect, find joy again, but also ground myself..”Interested in working with Simon? Visit the Mindful Men website to learn more.Check out the Mindful Men podcast hosted by Simon Rinne: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YoutubePocketcastsRadioPublicKeep up with Simon & Mindful Men on Social Media:Follow Mindful Men on InstagramFollow Mindful Men on TikTokJoin Mindful Men on FacebookSubscribe to Mindful Men on YoutubeConnect with Simon on LinkedIn--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whothefck/message

Helping Entrepreneurs with ADHD Thrive in Business with AnnMarie Espina

In this episode, I share the mic with AnnMarie Espina. AnnMarie is a business coach for ADHD entrepreneurs.Our conversation will resonate with and give hope to any listeners who have battled their own self-doubt or have been struck down by the doubt of others. Tune in to hear AnnMarie and I chat more about:How being labeled by an ADHD diagnosis damages self-esteem.
How AnnMarie’s journey led her to become a coach
Forming better habits to help overcome symptoms of ADHD
Building a business that aligns to your personal values
The Accomplished Mind Method - AnnMarie’s proven four-step approach to harness your ADHD symptoms & achieve your business goals
A few of AnnMarie’s quotable moments from this episode:“You, as the version of you right now, cannot achieve what you want to create. You literally have to become a different person.”“My mission here on earth, my mission is to come here and show people that's a better fucking way than struggling and suffering with ADHD.”“The reason that I got into coaching was because I love life so much and I just want other people to experience the same magic and excitement that I feel every day.”Interested in working with AnnMarie? Join ADHD Business UniversityDownload your FREE Planner on AnnMarie’s website to help you achieve your business goals!Check out the ADHD Refresh podcast hosted by AnnMarie: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple PodcastsTune in to hear more about:How to create more structure for your ADHD brain & business
How your lifestyle will dictate your ability to focus
Learning how to be consistent so you can actually follow through
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The Importance of Knowing Your Worth with Denise Schroder

In this episode, I share the mic with Denise Schroder. Denise is a renowned real estate agent in Oklahoma, whose life has been anything but easy. But that would never stop Denise - in fact, it inspired her to work even harder to prove the naysayers wrong. After leaving a toxic marriage, Denise promised herself that she would live out her dream of becoming a real estate agent, but it wasn’t without some challenges along the way. Through a series of highs and lows professionally and personally, Denise continuously displayed the type of grit and resilience that we all hope to have when the going gets tough - and while on her journey to rediscover herself, Denise was lucky to find truly unconditional love & the ideal business partnership with her husband Troy.Our conversation will resonate with and give hope to any listeners who have battled their own self-doubt or have been struck down by the doubt of others. Tune in to hear Denise and I chat more about:How trauma can create a false narrative about our worthiness
The hard part of taking the leap of faith when chasing our dreams
How important it is to have strong support system
The value of investing in yourself
How healing is a lifelong journey
A few of Denise’s quotable moments from this episode:“When you’re in a toxic relationship, you feel like a slave to fear.”“Divorce is going through surgery without anesthesia.”“God has used my failures and mistakes and trials and train wreck situations, for me to be a beacon of open a lighthouse to others. It's not a hindrance, it doesn't make me damaged or broken. To help other people, it actually gives me credibility, because that's how we connect to other people if we are open and vulnerable to sharing that grit.”“Don’t allow other people to steal your dream because they don’t have one of their own.”Get your copy of Denise’s book on Amazon: Out of the Box: My Response to Everyone Who Said I Could Never Sell Real EstateCheck out Denise & her husband Troy on HGTV’s House Hunters Episode 1 Episode 2Episode 3 (Playing Musical Houses in Oklahoma City)Keep up with what’s new in Denise’s world:LinktreeStay up to date on all things Who The F*ck:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whothefck_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whothefck_pod/ Website: https://whothefck.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whothefck/message

Emotional availability in the aftermath of trauma

This season’s finale veers away from the traumatic, intense reality that I’ve shared over the previous few episodes and hones in on how joy unexpectedly entered my life and gave me the space to:Leave toxic habits behind and build the life I want
Embrace the importance of self-love and setting boundaries
Remain open to the possibility of love after leaving an abusive relationship
Build a relationship based on mutual respect, trust, kindness, and compassion
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo
love language by Adrian Michael
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
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The healing power of connection & self-love

Episode five gives listeners a glimpse into my experiences with and thoughts on:Being afraid to ‘fail’ kept me in an unhealthy relationship for years
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its lasting impact on our psychological safety
The work I’ve done to make peace with never knowing the truth about my former relationship with a pathological liar
Having patience with yourself while healing
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:Embracing the Unknown by Pema Chödrön
Trauma, Resilience, and Healing - Unlocking us with Brene Brown
What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk
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Learning to navigate grief instead of pushing it down

On the third episode this season, I’m diving deep into:What it’s like to simultaneously experience two very different types of grief
Holding onto positive memories to heal after losing a parent
Releasing painful memories to heal after leaving an abusive relationship
Making the decision to prioritize my emotional & physical safety
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:Stages of Grief after Narcissistic Abuse
The Sun and her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
The Essential Rumi
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Rising above injustice to reach your full potential

For episode four, I share some of the ins and outs of my healing journey (good and bad) to help listeners understand more about:Prioritizing yourself creates space to heal and help others
Trusting your body to warn you about things your brain chooses to ignore
How being authentic and open about hardship can help you achieve more personal growth & build stronger relationships
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane
Attached by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller
You’re It! by Alan Watts
Sensitive Is the New Strong by Anita Moorjani
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How radical self-awareness saved my life

On the second episode of Practically Unplugged, Nikki opens up about...Being accountable as a survivor of abuse
Looking inward to identify toxic patterns in relationships
Moving past shame and creating a safe space to share
Building community & connection to cultivate emotional safety
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:Inward by Yung Pueblo
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Thriver TV (Heal for Real from Narcissistic Abuse) hosted by Melanie Tonia Evans
From Surviving to Thriving hosted by Michele Lee Nieves, Professional Life Coach
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Redefining my life after the loss of my mom & leaving an abusive marriage

It’s been a while, but I’m back and we’re kicking off Season 3 with:What happened to Who The F*ck in 2021?
Experiencing the sudden & unexpected loss of my mom
Deciding to end my marriage to a covert narcissist
The importance of this podcast on my healing journey
Seeing pain as an opportunity to help us grow & reach our full potential
Resources I've found helpful on my personal growth journey:When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Codependency, The Disease To Please - Mark Groves Podcast with Terri Cole
Resources for Victims & Survivors of Domestic Violence
7 Crucial Things No One Tells You About Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
Washington State Law Help

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