Send us a text

In this episode Nichi explores what it really means to live and lead deliberately — and why flow, not force, is the key to creative energy, clarity, and sustainable success.

We live in a world that glorifies hustle, busyness, and pushing through — but that constant force leaves us burnt out, disconnected, and creatively blocked.
Nichi unpacks the psychology and neuroscience of the flow state, showing how our brain and nervous system work best when we stop trying to control everything and instead move with deliberate intention.

Through relatable stories, research, and practical tools, she explains how to reconnect with your creative spark, regulate your nervous system, and find the balance between effort and ease — in your work, health, and leadership.

You’ll learn how to move from driven to deliberate, from autopilot to awareness, and from chaos to calm clarity.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The science of flow — how your brain changes when you’re “in the zone.”
• Why forcing is actually a stress response, and flowing is a regulated response.
• How dopamine, norepinephrine, and anandamide boost creativity, focus, and calm energy.
• The role of the prefrontal cortex and why quieting your “thinking brain” unlocks inspiration.
• How to notice when you’re forcing versus flowing — and how to shift.
• The difference between being driven and being deliberate — and how to live more intentionally.
• Why flow is medicine for burnout, chronic stress, and leadership fatigue.
• Practical strategies to get back into flow — even when life feels heavy or chaotic.
• The link between regulation and leadership — and how calm presence transforms teams and homes alike.
• Why managing energy is more important than managing time.

Key Takeaways:

1. Flow isn’t laziness — it’s efficiency.
   Your brain and body perform best when they work with each other, not against each other.
2. Deliberate is the new driven.
   Pushing harder doesn’t create purpose; presence does.
3. Force inflames, flow heals.
   Chronic stress keeps your nervous system in protection mode. Flow restores safety and creativity.
4. Calm is contagious.
   Your regulated nervous system signals safety to others — that’s true leadership.
5. Energy flows where intention goes.
   Managing your energy and focus is more powerful than managing your time.
6. You can’t think your way to peace — you have to feel your way there.
   Regulation, curiosity, and connection unlock flow faster than overthinking ever will.
7. Creativity is a body-based experience.
   You can’t access imagination when you’re

Thank you for listening to Shine the Spotlight: Health, Life, Money & Business. If you enjoy this episode please SUBSCRIBE to our show to stay informed. You are also keenly invited to give us a rating as well. It would make us super happy if you would like to follow us on social media to stay up to date and connected.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nichimorrin/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nichimorrin/
To purchase Nichi's book Girl, Get out of the Freaking Car! - Please contact us via social media TikTok - nichimorrin_zebradvocate
Psychology services - www.rewiredpsychology.com.au

Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay.

Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.

Send us a text

In this deeply personal and vital episode, Nichi shares the behind-the-scenes truth that didn’t make it into the national TV segment which aired on A Current Affair recently about her daughter’s shocking heart attack from Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) just before her 18th birthday. While the TV piece highlighted SCAD beautifully, it omitted the invisible battles her daughter was already facing — Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Nichi walks us through what hEDS and POTS really are, how they can silently impact nearly every body system, and why it’s so important we shine a spotlight on these conditions. She shares emerging research, heartbreaking statistics from a 2025 global survey, and reflects on the toll of misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and the hidden pain millions face.

This episode is for the medically dismissed, the misunderstood, and those trying to find answers in a system that often overlooks them.

🎧 Listen to hear:

• The full story behind the ACA interview — and what was left out
• What hEDS and POTS really are, how they show up, and who they affect
• How these conditions may relate to SCAD
• Brand-new research findings from a 2025 global survey of over 9,000 people
• How the medical system continues to overlook these conditions — and what needs to change
• Tips for patients, parents, clinicians, and advocates
• Why raising awareness is more than a campaign — it’s a necessity for survival

Thank you for listening to Shine the Spotlight: Health, Life, Money & Business. If you enjoy this episode please SUBSCRIBE to our show to stay informed. You are also keenly invited to give us a rating as well. It would make us super happy if you would like to follow us on social media to stay up to date and connected.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nichimorrin/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nichimorrin/
To purchase Nichi's book Girl, Get out of the Freaking Car! - Please contact us via social media TikTok - nichimorrin_zebradvocate
Psychology services - www.rewiredpsychology.com.au

Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay.

Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.

Send us a text

In this episode we explore the powerful, often hidden link between money and health. Financial stress doesn’t just affect your bank balance—it shapes your physical health, mental wellbeing, and even your daily choices. Through 12 common behaviours, based on psychology, behavioural science, and finance research, we reveal how everyday financial decisions ripple into our health—and how health struggles can drive financial stress in return. From skipping medical care and eating cheaper junk food, to compulsive spending, avoidance, and social comparison, this conversation shines a light on how to spot the traps and take back control.

Key Takeaways

• Financial stress and health are deeply intertwined – it affects sleep, diet, exercise, and decision-making.
• Behavioural biases shape our choices – like present bias, loss aversion, and mental accounting.
• Everyday habits matter – small shifts in money decisions can either protect or harm long-term health.
• Awareness is the first step – naming behaviours like avoidance, compulsive spending, or social comparison helps break the cycle.
• Practical tools exist – reframing health spending as investment, pairing money and health goals, and using the “future self” perspective are all powerful strategies.
• Relationships aren’t immune – money secrecy and comparison create relational and emotional strain that impacts wellbeing.
• Sustainable change comes from small, consistent steps – behaviour is changeable, and progress compounds over time.

Thank you for listening to Shine the Spotlight: Health, Life, Money & Business. If you enjoy this episode please SUBSCRIBE to our show to stay informed. You are also keenly invited to give us a rating as well. It would make us super happy if you would like to follow us on social media to stay up to date and connected.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nichimorrin/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nichimorrin/
To purchase Nichi's book Girl, Get out of the Freaking Car! - Please contact us via social media TikTok - nichimorrin_zebradvocate
Psychology services - www.rewiredpsychology.com.au

Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay.

Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.