Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

140. Hacking the Vagus Nerve to Calm the Nervous System with Nicholas Hool, Ph.D.

If you are curious about the vagus nerve and the possibility of actually tapping into your body's ability to shift into a parasympathetic state (rest & digest), and out of a sympathetic state (fight, flight, freeze, flop, fawn, and fracture)--then this episode is for you. We discuss the autonomic nervous system and learn ways to regulate the body including Dr. Nicholas Hool, Ph.D's new device--which Dr. Nicole Cain has been using herself!
 
Nicholas Hool, Ph.D. Founder and CEO of Hoolest Performance Technologies, Inc. Creator of the VeRelief Prime High Strength Drug-Free Stress Recovery Tool.
 
Hool received his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at ASU under a world renowned consumer neuromodulation expert. During his program, Hool was exposed to a variety of neuromodulation technologies and discovered vagus nerve stimulation, a powerful way to calm the nervous system. At the time, the technology was clinically proven but had a poor user experience. So Hool developed the VeRelief vagus nerve stimulation tool, a powerful and easy to use device for busy professionals looking for stronger forms of stress relief.
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.
 

139. The Joy of Less: Finding More in Simplicity With Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver writes things. She wrote a book called Soulful Simplicity and the simplicity blog, bemorewithless.com. She shares things that make her laugh and cry on Instagram (@bemorewithless). She doesn't know her Myers Briggs Type but she knows she's an introvert because she needs to be free from humans several times a day (cats and dogs are always welcome). Aside from her seasonal wardrobe, she doesn't count her things.
 
She is the author of the new book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, as well as has authored other works such as Project 333, and Soulful Simplicity.
 
Contact her here:
Website: https://bemorewithless.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless/
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

138. The Many Sides of Mental Strength With Amy Morin, LCSW

In this episode, psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin, LCSW, explores the different facets of mental strength and how they shape resilience, decision-making, and personal growth.
Drawing from her extensive experience in therapy and insights from her book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy shares practical strategies for building mental toughness in everyday life. Tune in as she discusses common misconceptions about mental strength and reveals powerful techniques to strengthen your mindset. 
More about Amy Morin, LCSW.
 
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

137. Be Different to Make a Difference with Tayo Rockson

Dr. Nicole first met Tayo in NYC at the Tamron Hall Show taping. Tayo is a light in this world and he is all about bring authenticity to his work with people. Tayo has been instrumental in helping people understand that their unique differences and cultural attributes are welcome in their lives, relationships, workplaces, schools, places of worship, and more. By listening to this episode you may learn something about yourself as well.
Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices.
As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations.
Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He’s the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference and a professor at the prestigious Imperial College Business School as well as Felician University. In 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias. In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly’s list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world.
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

136. Why Traditional Therapy Isn't Working for Anxiety with Dr. Russell Kennedy, MD

We have a wonderfully enlightening discussing with Dr. Russell Kennedy about why traditional therapy isn't working for anxiety. Spoiler Alert: We discuss many solutions for this very problem!
Welcome Dr. Russell Kennedy, a physician, neuroscience expert, somatic intuitive, certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and a professional stand-up comedian who struggled with crippling anxiety for decades and has finally healed…Dr. Russell Kennedy's mission is to personally guide you through non-traditional treatments for anxiety. Using a combination of neuroscience, somatic work and psychedelics, he's uncovered a brand new way of approaching and healing anxiety in himself and his patients. Instead of your anxiety completely controlling you, he shows you how to completely control your anxiety.
Stay connected with him:
https://www.theanxietymd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theanxietymd/
 
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

135. A Deconstruction Journey: I'm Not Impressed by Anyone's Cult with Dr. Jamie Marich

Dr. Jamie Marich is a clinical trauma specialist, author, and recovery advocate from Ohio. She founded the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and developed the Dancing Mindfulness approach. With a Ph.D. in Human Services, she has written several books, including EMDR Made Simple and Dissociation Made Simple. Dr. Marich is also known for her advocacy in mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, with her memoir You Lied to Me About God.
 
Connect with Jamie:
https://jamiemarich.com/
 
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.
 

134. How to Panic Proof Your Kids

In the episode, we discuss "Panic Proofing Your Kids," inspired by Dr. Cain's new book, Panic Proof.  This is more than just what kids can do but what parents can do to better support their children. 
Let's talk about what anxiety looks like in different age groups, then root cause such as the impact of technology on children's mental health, the environment, home life, etc. Once we do that, then we can explore various strategies to reduce anxiety in children.
 
Related Resources:
Episode 75 - Therapeutic Self Massage
We have a handout inside the Holistic Wellness Collective with more information on Panic Proofing your kiddos!
Best Place to Find a Therapist: psyhcologytoday.com 
 
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

133. Creating Authentic Connection

Let's talk creating authentic connections and new dynamics with your family, especially around the holidays. Connection is one of the most important parts of life, how can we get intentional with this?
 
Here's what we touch on in this episode:
What is "I thou" language
How to engage in thoughtful communication
Seeing people through a fresh lens
Allowing each other to be ever changing
How to convey your interest
Can looking into someone's left eye create connection
Having new and sparkly conversation with loved ones
Pick a go-to question to ask people when getting together
Setting intention of how you want to show up or connect
 
Related Resources:
The Sixth Love Language
Table Topics for Family
Ep. 107 - Opting Out of Family Gatherings
 
Additional Resources:
🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With?
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz
💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective
👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals
👉 Order Supplements Here 
📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
 
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
💕 Stay connected with us:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram
 
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.
Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.
 
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.