In this episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, Hannah sits down with Alice Nicolai — a registered dietitian, Bikram yoga teacher, and wellness advocate — to explore how simple shifts can transform the way we live, age, and connect with ourselves.
Together they explore:
✨ The power of going back to basics with food and nutrition
✨ Lessons from decades of yoga practice — both as a student and teacher
✨ How to embrace aging with strength, education, and openness
✨ Why confidence grows when we overcome challenges
✨ Living with your heart wide open by trusting possibilities Alice brings humor, honesty, and wisdom from her personal and professional journey — reminding us that health and happiness don’t need to be complicated.
00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro
Meet Alice and how food, yoga, and wellness became her path.
02:45 – The Power of Simplicity in Nutrition
Why going back to basics with food matters now more than ever.
07:10 – Lessons from Decades of Yoga Practice
What it means to honor your body at every stage of life.
12:30 – Teacher vs. Student: Navigating Both Roles
How learning and teaching go hand in hand in wellness.
17:40 – Overcoming Builds Confidence
Alice shares how facing challenges shapes self-trust.
23:15 – Aging, Openness & Trusting the Unknown
Why possibility exists beyond what we think we want.
29:00 – Living with Your Heart Wide Open
Letting go of control and leaning into life with trust.
33:20 – Final Takeaways & Close
Reflections and reminders for living in alignment.
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