UNPLUGGED with Nicki Marie

Welcome to THIS & STFU — where I have some things to say, very few solutions, and absolutely no intention of pretending I have my life figured out.
This week: I joined a gym (apparently we're doing that now), I'm deep in my pre-teen mom era, and we're heading back to Disneyland California — so naturally I have thoughts.
We're talking motherhood, getting older, trying to take care of myself while simultaneously managing everyone else's life, Disney plans, and whatever else my ADHD brain decides we need to discuss along the way.
No advice. No perfect morning routines. No five steps to becoming your best self.
Just me talking about life while I'm living it.
This & STFU. Let me live. 😂
🎙️ New episodes every week with Nicki Marie — sometimes solo, sometimes with my brother Frankie, always slightly unhinged.

I’m going on my FIRST EVER Disney Cruise… and instead of pretending I know what I’m doing, I called in reinforcements. 😂🚢✨

I asked some of my favorite Disney people — serious Disney Cruise lovers, creators, and friends who have done this WAY more than I have — to tell me their MUSTS, favorite things, first-timer tips, and the stuff they wish they knew before their first cruise.

You’ll hear from some very familiar Disney faces, including:
AJ from Disney Food Blog,  Youtube | Instagram | Disney Food Blog
Adam & Christina from The Sunshine Explorers | Instagram
Lex & Cody from Lost BrosQ, Youtube | Instagram | TikTok

And if you missed it we had a special stand alone episode with Molly from Mammoth Club, (Youtube | Instagram) that you can find here.

I basically asked them:
🚢 What do I HAVE to do?
🍽️ What should I eat?
🛳️ What should I know before I board?
🏝️ What are the best things to do on the ship?
✨ What are the things first-time cruisers totally miss?
💰 What is actually worth it?
🤫 And what does nobody tell you until you've already figured it out the hard way?

So if you’re a Disney Cruise newbie like me, consider this your invitation to steal all of their best advice.
This is how I planned for my first Disney Cruise… by asking my Disney friends what they would do. ❤️
And then, of course, I took you with me.

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Welcome to another hilariously raw episode of Unplugged with Nicki Marie! Today, Nicki is diving headfirst into the chaotic survival season known to moms everywhere as Maycember. From unexpected school field trips to rapid-fire sports schedules, managing the end of the school year is a full-blown conundrum—especially when you are a working solo parent balancing severe ADHD .

In this unfiltered sit-down, Nicki does the shocking math on her long-ignored gym membership and adds up what she's been paying on average per workout. The fix? Cancel it on the spot and buy a certain piece of coveted workout equipment!

Then, we transition into an epic 1990s nostalgia scrapbook deep dive. Nicki unearths dead roses, old Disney postcards, and cringe-worthy high school love letters from the early 90's that perfectly expose early relationship red flags. She also reflects on her childhood modeling school days and shares powerful parenting advice inspired by her time as a bench-warmer for a 1988 New England Little League championship team .

To wrap things up, Nicki shares what it really feels like to wish for a relaxed brain, letting us into a vulnerable, rapid-fire motherhood stream of consciousness that tracks everything from pool chemicals to processing her daughter's final year of elementary school .

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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

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She’s back! After an epic 12-night Disney World hootenanny with her 11 and 9-year-old kids, Nicki Marie is sitting down to answer your burning questions. Whether you are a "Disney pro" or planning your very first trip, this episode is packed with the "secret sauce" for your Disney World vacation. In this deep dive, Nicki breaks down the logistics of a three-way split stay between the Boardwalk, Yacht Club, and Polynesian. We’re talking honest reviews of Club Level Lounges, the best way to hack the Magic Kingdom fireworks with a stroller, and why Tony’s Town Square is actually the most underrated meal in the park. Plus, Nicki gets real about the "Disney Blues," mastering the Lightning Lane multi-pass, and the empowerment of solo parenting in the Disney bubble. Looking for a deep dive on Lightning Lane Strategies? Check out Nicki's tutorial on her Lightning Lane Method - https://youtu.be/KZ0JE_KYmwk
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