Fitness, Faith, Grief, and Finding Joy- With Nicole Sciacca

In this episode of Essence Embodied, I’m joined by movement coach Nicole Sciacca for a conversation on embodiment, self-trust, healing, and finding joy through life’s hardest seasons.With over 25 years of experience in dance, yoga, mobility, and strength training, Nicole shares how a severe spine injury forced her to rebuild not only her body, but her identity. We talk about nervous system regulation, functional movement, discipline, people pleasing, perfectionism, and learning to trust yourself instead of constantly seeking external permission.Nicole also shares more about her online platform, Sweat and Stillness, designed to make movement and wellness feel more attainable and sustainable in everyday life. She tells us about her upcoming June Fit 2026 program beginning June 4th, and generously offers listeners 10% off.We also speak honestly about grief, God, spirituality, and resilience as Nicole opens up about losing her partner suddenly and the perspective shifts that followed. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about returning to yourself with more presence, compassion, and truth.If you’re navigating burnout, grief, self-doubt, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your body and life, this conversation is for you.To keep up with Nicole, follow her on IG: @nicolesciacca  & TT: @thenicolesciaccaListen to her podcast SHOCK AND Y'ALL: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KYIrPoL80pkTvGLI8TMyD?si=92094e9cfcb942d5&nd=1&dlsi=c024547837ff4112Subscribe to the greatest email list ever: https://nicolesciacca.substack.comPractice with her On Demand: www.sweatandstillness.comJUNE FIT 2026: https://www.sweatandstillness.com/monthlygroupsUse Code TYNE for 10% off June Fit 20262027 RETREAT to come: https://www.sweatandstillness.com/retreatsThank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/tynestecklein?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr View her website here:https://tynesteckleinartdesigns.com/Join Tyne's email list here: https://shy-band-100.myflodesk.com/mrxyszsu5hI'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey!