Getting Radically Transparent with Nikki Sharp | #13

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to welcome a true Renaissance Woman and multi-hyphenate in the amazing Nikki Sharp.

Nikki is a Former Model, and Present-Day Speaker, Health Professional, Author, Podcaster, and Coach, but despite all her labels, one thing you’ll learn quickly is that the only label that truly matters to Nikki is “Nikki”. Being herself. It’s that sort of Radical Transparency that has guided her through some troubled and stressful times in her life, including overcoming an Eating Disorder and getting through her recent divorce.

Throughout the Course of the discussion, a recurring theme is choosing yourself through Self-Love and everything that it entails… but also avoiding the pitfalls that come along with over indulging in unhealthy coping mechanisms. How do we find the balance between the two? From there the conversation finds its way to the concept of “Masks” or “Alter-Egos”. Are we truly being ourselves if we act differently in different surroundings? When is it healthy and when is it hurtful?

Being Transparent and Authentic is easier said than done, but Nikki’s “Zero F***s Mentality” is contagious, and you walk away from the conversation feeling ready to break through any emotional or physical barriers that might be holding you back. It’s a fantastic discussion, and another thought-provoking and memorable episode of the “Harder to Breathe” Podcast.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck’s Skating Accident

0:02:00 Duck’s Free Therapy: Radical Transparency vs. Romanticism

0:10:10 Application in Ryan and Duck’s Relationship

0:13:31 Today’s Guest: Nikki Sharp

0:16:18 How Intergenerational Trauma Most Commonly Shows Up

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0:18:33 Opening With (Radical) Transparency

0:22:35 Living Life by the Zero F***s Mentality

0:23:37 What Nikki “Thought” She Wanted (But Didn’t)

0:24:59 Turning to & Avoiding Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

0:29:30 30 Days of Self-Love

0:30:25 Finding the Sweet Spot Between Self-Love and Over-Indulgence

0:34:25 How Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms Present Themselves

0:42:00 Being Proactive in Your Wellness instead of Reactive

0:45:35 Parallels Between Ryan and Nikki’s Experiences

0:47:15 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Front-Facing Spaces

1:00:39 Choosing to Wear Masks… For Yourself

1:05:42 When the “Alter-Ego” Takes Over

1:09:25 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More on Nikki Sharp:

https://www.nikkisharp.com/ - Official Website

https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/ - Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GAevNAjs86inVYIqyIAAK - “A Sharper Life” Podcast

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Amazon Book Page - https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery/dp/1637742339/

WWSG Speaker Page - https://wwsg.com/speakers/ryan-dusick/

Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

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