Nicki Unplugged: Smash or Pass Snacks, Manifesting Your Dreams, and Trusting Your Gut

This week Nicki Marie dives into the great debate over what actually counts as a healthy snack anymore, sharing her honest takes on overhyped grocery aisle fads, protein bars that feel a bit like bricks, and the ever-evolving "milk parade". If navigating grocery store health claims leaves you feeling more confused than comforted, you're not the only one!On the family front, Nicki explores the constant balancing act of household schedules and takes a warm, funny look at making the conscious choice to step back from an intense sports routine so kids can simply enjoy being kids. This pivots into some joyful throwbacks to her own childhood adventures in trying new things—featuring a brief attempt at learning breakdancing on a trampoline and a memorable growth spurt that left her performing in a middle school jazz recital dressed as a giant polar bear. To round it all out, the universe delivers a beautifully timed distraction when a wild yellow bird repeatedly visits her deck, sparking a deeper conversation about honoring your intuition, letting go of hidden stress, and finding your grounding after life's heavy seasons. Nicki wraps up with a fun breakdown of her ultimate daily snack plate creation and a peek at the ultimate puzzle: trying to fit a massive summer bucket list into a fleeting New England calendar.Former podcast guest Jackson Olson was also announced as a contestant on the new episode of Dancing with the Stars. Check out Nicki's conversation with Jackson and what he had to say about Dancing with the Stars back then!Jackson Olson Episode📱 Follow Unplugged ⬇️📸 Instagram: @unpluggednickimarie | @nickimarieinc 🎵 YouTube: @nickimarieinc | @nickimarievlogs🎬 TikTok: @nickiunplugged |@unpluggedwithnicki