JUST DO YOU.

Eric Nicoll
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The JUST DO YOU. podcast is a vibrant space for authentic conversations designed to connect, inspire, and empower us. Through these conversations, we explore the journey to finding confidence, discovering our unique voice, and embracing our truth. Along the way, we just might uncover new perspectives that help us step into what I call the JUST DO YOU. sweet spot — the space where you're fully, unapologetically yourself.Each week, I’m honored to sit down for unscripted conversations with friends, family, colleagues, community leaders, and influencers as they share their personal stories. Together, we’ll laugh, maybe shed a few tears, but most importantly, we’ll remind ourselves that no one journeys through life alone. I hope you enjoy these moments as much as I do. So, are you ready? WELCOME to the conversation!    

  1. S3E05 with Jay Valle - Shaping The Narrative

    FEB 12

    S3E05 with Jay Valle - Shaping The Narrative

    Some journalists report the news. Others make sure you feel the people behind it — and that’s exactly what today’s guest, Jay Valle, does. Jay is an award-winning New York City–based journalist whose work centers community voices, accountability, and real-world impact. In a moment when so many in the LGBTQ community feel targeted, isolated, and afraid, that kind of journalism isn’t just important — it’s essential. In this episode, we dive into the responsibility of telling stories from marginalized communities, the power of lived experience, and what speaking up looks like when it truly counts. For nearly five years at NBC News, Jay reported national investigations, LGBTQ policy coverage, and powerful human-interest stories that connected lived experience to real change. His investigative reporting on robberies targeting LGBTQ New Yorkers earned a 2024 GLAAD Media Award and helped shift how those cases were handled. Jay now embarks on a new journey committed to our community and ensuring that our voices continue to be amplified.   I’m grateful to Jay for spending some time with me today and I know you will enjoy getting to know him and learning about his journey as much as I did.   To follow Jay on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjayvalle Welcome to the conversation!  Send a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    58 min
  2. SPECIAL REPLAY: S2E10 with Marc Winski - Embracing Your Superpower

    JAN 29 · BONUS

    SPECIAL REPLAY: S2E10 with Marc Winski - Embracing Your Superpower

    Replay Episode This week we're replaying one of the most powerful conversations from Season 2 — an episode that continues to resonate long after the microphones were turned off. Please meet Marc Winski. Marc is a dynamic actor, singer, dancer, and speaker based in New York City who uses his artistry — and his voice — to champion inclusivity. As a person who stutters, Marc knows firsthand what it means to navigate a world where fluency is expected and voices like his have too often been dismissed or ignored. Instead of shrinking himself to fit the narrative, Marc chose to rewrite it. Today, he is a bold and unapologetic advocate for people who stutter across theatre, film, television — and just as importantly, in everyday life. With his million-dollar smile, razor-sharp wit, boundless creativity, and a fierce commitment to authentic representation, Marc has built a powerful platform through social media. Through his ever growing TikTok and Instagram presence, he educates, entertains, and challenges audiences to rethink what they’ve been taught about communication, disability, and belonging. His content doesn’t just raise awareness — it creates community for a group that has long been marginalized in mainstream storytelling. In this conversation, Marc shares his extraordinary journey and even invited me into a firsthand experience of what it truly feels like to stutter. It was vulnerable, eye-opening, and deeply human. This replay is a reminder of why this episode mattered then — and why it still matters now. I remain incredibly grateful for the time, trust, and truth Marc shared. He is a true change-maker, and this conversation is one you need to hear again! To follow Marc on TikTok: 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@marcwinski To follow Marc on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/marcwinski Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    1h 3m
  3. S3E04 with Toni Nuñez - Truth In Motion

    JAN 23

    S3E04 with Toni Nuñez - Truth In Motion

    Today’s guest doesn’t just move bodies ... he disrupts them. Toni Nuñez is a Southern California based, award winning professional dancer and movement coach who uses movement to shake people out of autopilot and back into themselves. His work is raw, embodied, and rooted in the belief that the body already knows the truth ... we just have to stop ignoring it!  Toni’s approach isn’t polished for approval. It’s honest, physical, and sometimes uncomfortable in the way real growth tends to be. Through dance, he helps people break patterns, release what’s been stored, and reclaim a sense of power that lives below the neck. This is movement that confronts what’s buried, releases what’s stuck, and creates absolute freedom. As a proud and openly gay man, Toni understands what it means to be watched, judged, and underestimated ... yet he refuses to shrink. He brings that lived experience into his work, challenging people to take up their space, trust their bodies, and show up without armor. He’s not interested in fitting in; he’s interested in waking people up. This conversation is about a journey that is grounded in love, real, and unapologetic. No fluff. No performance. Just truth in motion. We had A LOT to talk about and you won't want to miss it!   Welcome to the conversation!  To follow Toni on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/toni_nunez85/ Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    1h 14m
  4. S3E03 with Scott McGlothlen - The Naked Truth

    JAN 15

    S3E03 with Scott McGlothlen - The Naked Truth

    In this episode of JUST DO YOU, I sit down with Scott McGlothlen — life coach, counselor, and nudist based in Denver, Colorado — to talk about authenticity, body acceptance, and what it really means to feel at home in your own skin. Scott works with LGBTQ+ individuals and anyone curious about reconnecting with their bodies ... and themselves. Over the years, he has developed an approach that blends coaching, counseling-informed practices, and holistic tools — all in a consent-centered, non-sexual nudity setting designed to help people show up fully as themselves. I’ve had the privilege of experiencing his transformational work firsthand this past year and can honestly say that, for the first time in my life, I feel comfortable in my own body. During our conversation, Scott and I explore how nudism can be a path to being present, to enhance confidence, and to build deep self-connection — especially during major life transitions. This isn’t about fixing what’s “broken.” It’s about discovering what’s already within you, shedding your armor, and allowing yourself to thrive.  We also dismantle some common myths about nudism while recreating a new conversation around the freedom of exploring it ... and the many benefits it offers.  Whether you’re curious, new to nudism, a longtime naturist, or simply seeking deeper self-acceptance, this episode invites you to strip away shame, stop hiding, and live more authentically than ever before.   To learn more about Scott and Beyond Bare Coaching, visit https://www.beyondbarecoaching.com Content Note: This episode includes discussion of non-sexual nudity, body acceptance, and wellness. No explicit sexual content is discussed. Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    1h 5m
  5. S3E02 with David Morgenstern - When Parenting Isn't One Size Fits All

    JAN 8

    S3E02 with David Morgenstern - When Parenting Isn't One Size Fits All

    When David Morgenstern and his husband became dads, they quickly realized that while parenting advice is everywhere, community for gay dads is not. The joy of fatherhood was real — but so were the assumptions, the erasure, and the systems still built around the idea that every family has a “mom and dad.” From public spaces to school forms to everyday interactions, their family often felt unseen. Rather than accepting that gap, David decided to build what he and his husband couldn’t find. That vision became Gaddies — the first brand created specifically for gay dads, rooted in pride, visibility, and connection. What started as fun, their apparel has now evolved into something much bigger: a platform for storytelling, community-building, and celebrating the lived experiences of gay fathers. In this episode, David shares what it’s really like to navigate parenthood as a gay dad — the moments no one prepares you for, the questions that come from strangers, and the importance of focusing on family, not formation. As he puts it, maybe 90% of parenting is the same — but it’s the remaining 10% that no one is talking about, and that’s where representation and community matter most. We also talk about building gay dad culture in real time, honoring those who fought for the right to love and parent openly, and why visibility isn’t just affirming — it’s necessary. Whether you’re a gay dad, thinking about parenthood, or simply interested in how community gets built when it doesn’t already exist, this conversation is about belonging, pride, and parenting on your own terms. Welcome to the conversation!  To learn more about Gaddies, visit https://heygaddies.com   Just Do You listeners get 20% off with code GAY20 — that’s G-A-Y 20 — at heygaddies.com Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    58 min
  6. S3E01 with Eric Nicoll - Turning the Page

    JAN 1

    S3E01 with Eric Nicoll - Turning the Page

    Hello friends, Happy New Year!  As we turn the page on 2025, I wanted to speak about something honestly: last year was really hard. Not just busy or challenging, but emotionally heavy. For those of us who live with anxiety — and especially for our beautiful LGBTQ+ community — last year asked a lot of our nervous systems, our hearts, and our sense of safety in the world. Today’s episode isn’t about rushing into an expected “new year, new you” energy or pretending that everything is "fine." It’s about slowing down, telling the truth about what the past year has taken from us, and honoring what we’ve survived and how we are going to step into 2026 with intention and clarity. Together, we’ll reflect on the year behind us, release what no longer serves us, and step into a new season with care, compassion, and connection — not pressure or perfection. If you’re tired, anxious, or unsure how to close out the year we just had, how to get back into your own body and actually create a powerful new year, you’re not alone. This one's for you.  Welcome to the conversation. To follow JUST DO YOU. on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    15 min
  7. HOLIDAY REPLAY: S2E20 with Tanner Haney - Moving Through Fear and Finding Freedom

    12/25/2025 · BONUS

    HOLIDAY REPLAY: S2E20 with Tanner Haney - Moving Through Fear and Finding Freedom

    The holidays are a time to reflect, release, and reclaim what brings us joy—and this episode is exactly that. Formerly titled “One Song, One Dance, and a Moment of Courage,” this conversation brought us so much joy, along with a powerful call to action as a reminder to never shrink yourself in fear! In this special holiday replay, I sit down with Tanner Haney, a Los Angeles–based actor who challenged himself to dance in public for 30 days straight ... right in front of total strangers ... and ask them to film him. What began as a bold personal experiment quickly became a radical act of self-acceptance. After coming out, Tanner found himself wrestling with the fear of being fully seen and the pressure to tone himself down ... a pressure so many of us in the LGBTQ+ community still face every single day. This year, as his birthday approached, he made a courageous choice: to stop shrinking and start reclaiming his joy, freedom, and authenticity, one dance at a time. We talk about fear, vulnerability, the healing power of movement, and what happens when you stop hiding and start showing up as your truest self. In our current climate, this conversation feels more important than ever and is a reminder to live out loud and stay true. If you’ve ever dimmed your light to feel safe, let this holiday replay be your reminder: JOY IS BRAVE. Give yourself this beautiful gift and unwrap the courage to be fully seen. Happy holidays to you and yours and know that you are seen, you are valued and you matter ... AND always remember to JUST DO YOU! Welcome to the conversation. To follow Tanner, visit:  https://www.instagram.com/tannerhaney Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    1h 3m
  8. S2E27 with Dr. Jailyn Avila - Choosing Truth in a World That Pushes Back

    12/18/2025

    S2E27 with Dr. Jailyn Avila - Choosing Truth in a World That Pushes Back

    As the trans community continues facing increasing threats, misinformation, and attempts to silence their lived experiences, this conversation is a reminder of why telling our stories — and protecting spaces where truth can exist — matters more than ever. My guest is Dr. Jailyn Avila, an emergency medicine physician whose journey began in Southern California, growing up in an immigrant, military-conservative household. Like so many, Jailyn followed the path she believed was expected of her — until she began listening more closely to the quiet, persistent voice within. After leaving home, getting married, and completing medical school and an emergency medicine residency, Jailyn embraced her authentic self. She transitioned, stepped fully into her truth, and today lives in San Diego with her wife and three kids. In this conversation, Jailyn speaks with honesty and grace about identity, family, medicine, and motherhood — and about the courage it takes to live openly in a world that doesn’t always make space for trans joy or safety. The JUST DO YOU. podcast exists to be a safe place — especially for LGBTQ+ voices — to share stories of becoming, resilience, and self-trust. This episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity. Because living your truth isn’t just personal — it’s powerful. Welcome to the conversation. To learn more about Dr Avila, you can visit: https://jailynavila.com/ Send us a text Thank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com

    1h 1m
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The JUST DO YOU. podcast is a vibrant space for authentic conversations designed to connect, inspire, and empower us. Through these conversations, we explore the journey to finding confidence, discovering our unique voice, and embracing our truth. Along the way, we just might uncover new perspectives that help us step into what I call the JUST DO YOU. sweet spot — the space where you're fully, unapologetically yourself.Each week, I’m honored to sit down for unscripted conversations with friends, family, colleagues, community leaders, and influencers as they share their personal stories. Together, we’ll laugh, maybe shed a few tears, but most importantly, we’ll remind ourselves that no one journeys through life alone. I hope you enjoy these moments as much as I do. So, are you ready? WELCOME to the conversation!    

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  • Creator
    Eric Nicoll
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 JUST DO YOU.
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