Ep. 22 Hacking Modern Life: Why Your Environment Is Making You Sick (and What to Do About It)

Episode Summary:

We weren’t built for this life—and your body knows it. In this week’s episode, Nikki breaks down how our modern environment (think: processed foods, chronic sitting, artificial light, and social disconnection) is working against your health. She dives into the concept of “environmental mismatch,” why ancestral health principles still matter, and the small, realistic tweaks you can make today to feel better in your body and mind—without going off the grid or giving up chocolate.

What You’ll Learn:

• What “environmental mismatch” really means (and how it impacts your health)

• The science behind hyperpalatable foods and why you can’t stop at just one

• How movement, even outside the gym, is essential—and totally doable

• Why your sleep is wrecked (hint: it’s not just caffeine or stress)

• The overlooked role of social connection in physical health

• How to make intentional swaps without turning into a health zealot

• The #1 mindset shift to stop feeling like a failure and start working with your environment, not against it

Next Steps:

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