Hi, I’m Nicole, a full-time artist and filmmaker living in Florence, Italy.
Here, I share life’s beauty alongside mindfulness, meditation, and healing tools that have helped me move through life’s challenges and stay anchored in inner peace, calm, and divine flow.
I love sharing insights on creative process and healing, as well as authentic moments from La Bella Vita—quiet poetry, sensual experiences of the everyday, and wonder for life’s extraordinary moments.
This podcast is dedicated to survivors of all kinds, everywhere.
XO, Nicole
In this episode of Live Consciously with Nicole, I’m sharing an honest reflection on my first year living in Italy–the beauty, the overwhelm, and the deep inner growth that came with it.
I talk about what it’s really like to move to a new country, learn a new language, navigate residency paperwork, slow down from an American pace of life, and trust the Divine when life takes an unexpected turn.
We explore:
Living in Italy as both beautiful and soproffatto (overwhelming)
Releasing perfectionism and choosing progress over perfection
Learning Italian with self-compassion and patience
Adapting to a slower, more intentional way of life
Trusting the Divine beyond manifestation culture
Creativity, oil painting, and being inspired by Florence and the Renaissance
We close with a short guided meditation to help you stay centered, grounded, and connected to your inner light, even when life feels intense or overwhelming.
Wherever you are in the world, this episode is an invitation to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.
✨ New episodes of Live Consciously with Nicole coming soon.
20 Feb 2025
Reigniting Creative Inspiration: Tools to Nurture Artistic Flow
Feeling stuck in a creative rut? In today's episode I share:
Powerful ways to reignite your inspiration through travel, books, and artistic rituals.
Personal stories of creative awakening ~ from Tuscany’s hidden villages to the timeless wisdom of Patricia Highsmith and Julia Cameron
How changing your environment and embracing simple rituals and joys can fuel artistic flow.
La Bella Vita Diaries: https://nicolewensel.com/blog/reigniting-creative-inspiration-tools-to-nurture-artistic-flow
12 Feb 2025
Life Update: I Moved to Italy!
In this episode of Live Consciously, I share my biggest life update yet—I MOVED TO ITALY! 🏰🌻🤍
• From solo travel to falling in love: How a self-love trip to Italy last year led me to my husband
• The magic of Florence and how Renaissance art reignited my passion as an artist
• Navigating life between California and Italy: The highs, the challenges, and the unexpected moments
• Getting engaged over the summer and getting married in Palazzo Vecchio, the very museum that changed my life
• The beauty and rebirth of starting over in a new country—learning a new language, riding a bike again, and finding joy in everyday moments
• Letting go of control, surrendering to something bigger, and trusting the universe to guide me
This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that life is full of magic, new beginnings, and unexpected love. ✨
28 Aug 2024
Embracing Self-Worth: Breaking Free from Conditional Love & External Validation
On today's episode, I share my thoughts on extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation & the power of releasing the need/desire for external validation.
I also share a few little updates about my upcoming move abroad to Italy!
Hope you enjoy :)
21 Aug 2024
Creating Conscious Cinema: Hollywood, Healing, & the Power of Authentic Storytelling 🤍
My candid thoughts on the current state of the Hollywood film industry, the inspiration behind founding my production company, Conscious Cinema and my latest experience as an audience member watching mainstream film in theaters about DV (as a survivor)
13 Aug 2024
Launching the Live Consciously Video Podcast!
Welcome to Live Consciously with Nicole!
Today I am launching the very first video podcast episode & excited to share a little about my backstory, a few life updates, as well as a complimentary guided meditation to help you get grounded in the present moment.
This feels like a fresh start ~ it is truly the start of something beautiful ✨🦋
6 Feb 2024
The Art of Living Sensually
In today's episode, I share my take on what it means to "Live Sensually" & we discuss...
Discovering how you want your life to "feel" vs. how you want your life to "look" (intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation)
The lifestyle inspiration I've personally gained from Italian culture
Excerpts from the book, "Daily Decadence" by Sherri Dobay... including her Italian escapades & recipe/wine pairing inspo
There is a free gift waiting for you here 🎁:
Complimentary Anxiety-Relief Care Package (https://stan.store/liveconsciouslywithnicole)
Gift includes...
Guided Meditation
Anxiety-Relief Journal
Self-Care Toolkit
Dinosaur Coloring Book
4 Feb 2024
Inner Obstacles I've Had to Overcome as a Survivor
In today's episode, I get raw, real & vulnerable about the inner obstacles I've had to overcome as a survivor.
If you've ever struggled with a fear of visibility, perfectionism, people pleasing & other trauma responses - this episode is for you!
I also share my favorite Virginia Woolf quote about the particular inner struggles many women writers face, as referenced in "A Room of One's Own."
Enjoy!
Nicole
XOXO
23 Jan 2024
Inner Bonding
In this episode I share the 6 steps of "Inner Bonding" as inspired by the work of Margaret Paul, PhD.
My wish is that this episode may help you deepen your relationship with yourself as well as to a higher power of your understanding.
Inner Bonding has personally helped me immensely in a very practical way along my healing and self-love journey in cultivating a feeling of wholeness and inner connection to divine love.
Enjoy!
Nicole
10 Oct 2023
Nervous system regulation techniques I use to regulate cPTSD
In this episode I share practical techniques I personally use to regulate my nervous system as a survivor living with cPTSD.
3 Oct 2023
Nourishment for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
A candid discussion about a difficult topic + a guided meditation intended to nurture survivors of narcissistic abuse.
4 Apr 2023
My Personal Spiritual Journey & Developing Conscious Cinema
In this episode I share...
Insights & updates on my current spiritual journey
Embracing independent thought & practicing awareness of group think
Taking back one's power from "well-meaning" spiritual communities
The true meaning of conscious cinema & how it can serve our world by helping to reprogram the subconscious mind & create visions of possibilities, emotions of empathy & hope
Enjoy!
Nicole
XOXO
11 Jan 2023
Overcoming Fear of Abandonment
In today’s podcast episode, I get really raw and vulnerable, sharing a personal struggle & insight about letting go through releasing the fear of abandonment & the underlying limiting beliefs that can keep us stuck.
Hope my journey serves you on yours :)!
XO,
Nicole
31 Mar 2022
Cultivating Wholeness
In today’s podcast episode, I share personal insights on the practice of cultivating wholeness.
While we are all already whole individuals, we live in a world where it is easy to forget our own autonomy and inner wholeness.
My personal definition of wholeness is fully owning and acknowledging all parts of ourselves – the “positive” emotions as well as the more challenging ones; the “positive” attributes within ourselves as well as our perceived flaws.
As we learn to try softer in life – softening into our breathe, into the present moment (without needing to know how perceived “problems” will be solved immediately or what the outcomes will be in our lives), we can open ourselves up to fully enjoying the grand adventure of it all.
As you listen along to the episode, here are a few personal mantras you can take with you, if you they serve you:
I am resilient
I am discerning
I am radiant and whole
Sending all my love your way!
XO,
Nicole
29 Jul 2021
The Heroine's Journey + Navigating Transition
In this episode, I share...
- My thoughts on the Heroine's Journey
- Insights on moving through liminal space
- Rituals for honoring + navigating transition
Enjoy!
Love,
Nicole
P.S. If you haven't received your free virtual care package for anxiety relief yet, you can do so here 🎁: https://mailchi.mp/e60405acbdb2/carepackage
You can learn more + sign up for The Empowerment Workshop here: https://courses.nicolewensel.com/courses/the-empowerment-workshop
❤️❤️❤️
1 Jul 2021
Breaking the Idealization Cycle + Tuning Back into Yourself
In this episode, I share...
- My thoughts on breaking the cycle of idealization + self-neglect
- Insights on releasing deep attachments
- How to move forward and re-connect to true needs, desires, and feelings
Enjoy!
Love,
Nicole
P.S. If you haven't received your free virtual care package for anxiety relief yet, you can do so here 🎁: https://mailchi.mp/e60405acbdb2/carepackage
You can learn more + sign up for The Empowerment Workshop here: https://courses.nicolewensel.com/courses/the-empowerment-workshop
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21 Jun 2021
Embodied Worthiness
In this episode, I share...
- My best tips for practicing "embodied worthiness"
- A guided meditation for crowning your own damn self ;)
- Daily mantras that I'm personally using right now
- Insights on practicing moment-to-moment mindfulness in order to fully own your true value
Enjoy!
Love,
Nicole
P.S. If you haven't received your free virtual care package for anxiety relief yet, you can do so here 🎁: https://mailchi.mp/e60405acbdb2/carepackage
You can learn more + sign up for The Empowerment Workshop here: https://courses.nicolewensel.com/courses/the-empowerment-workshop
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14 May 2021
The Healing Power of Letting Go
In this episode, I share...
- Why I started the Live Consciously Podcast
- A guided meditation for cultivating gratitude
- Why letting go can be so healing
- Practical techniques for letting go
- 5 key things to let go of
Enjoy!
Love,
Nicole
P.S. If you haven't received your free virtual care package for anxiety relief yet, you can do so here 🎁: https://mailchi.mp/e60405acbdb2/carepackage
You can learn more + sign up for The Empowerment Workshop here: https://courses.nicolewensel.com/courses/the-empowerment-workshop
❤️❤️❤️
24 Mar 2021
Welcome to the Live Consciously podcast!
Welcome to Live Consciously with Nicole. I’m Nicole Wensel, an actress, writer, film director, and founder of Conscious Cinema Co. I’m also a survivor. I wanted to create a space to share how I was able to pull myself out of the dark night of the soul that I experienced after certain traumatic life events. The most powerful lesson I learned was that prioritizing self-care and living each day in a conscious way were the keys to taking back my power and have also allowed me to make the impact that I want to make. I’ve developed a passion for helping other survivors to win and come out on top. If that’s you, I’m committed to helping you not allow those painful experiences to hold you back from living out your wildest dreams. And if you have been maybe feeling held back by those painful events, I want to let you know that that was something I went through and that it’s not too late for you, you can start where you are today, your timing is perfect and divine, and I have your back. My hope is that by sharing what has worked for me and what’s working for me now, it might help you on your path to find inspiration, healing, and empowerment in your own life. And this is also just a space for anyone who wants to jump on the self-love, mindfulness, and conscious business and lifestyle train, and that includes me sharing insights about conscious film production and consumption. I can’t wait to share more on the first episode, hope to connect with you again there!
XO,
Nicole
P.S. Visit http://nicolewensel.com (http://nicolewensel.com) to receive a free anxiety-relief care package + learn more about my work
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