Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast
Merging modern science with ancient wisdom, this podcast is your go-to resource for natural mental health and wellness strategies to become the expert of your own emotional and physical wellbeing. With Dr. Nicole Cain’s expertise in clinical psychology and natural mental health, and cohost, Hadlee Garrison, MPH of Happy Healthy Hadlee’s, zone of genius in Ayurveda and building healthy habits, they offer a unique take on mental health with every episode. The heart of this podcast is to teach you how to be your own natural mental health expert (although there may be dabbling in other topics as well), to uncover, discover and come back to your truest self. You can expect these conversations to be filled with fun and laughter, while shedding light on the amazing wisdom at our fingertips.
Merging modern science with ancient wisdom, this podcast is your go-to resource for natural mental health and wellness strategies to become the expert of your own emotional and physical wellbeing. With Dr. Nicole Cain’s expertise in clinical psychology and natural mental health, and cohost, Hadlee Garrison, MPH of Happy Healthy Hadlee’s, zone of genius in Ayurveda and building healthy habits, they offer a unique take on mental health with every episode. The heart of this podcast is to teach you how to be your own natural mental health expert (although there may be dabbling in other topics as well), to uncover, discover and come back to your truest self. You can expect these conversations to be filled with fun and laughter, while shedding light on the amazing wisdom at our fingertips.
Episodes

Sunday Feb 21, 2021
27. Covid Vaccine Anxiety
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
You’ve probably heard about the covid vaccine. And you’ve probably heard that it’s stirring up a lot of intense emotions from both sides of the argument.
There are people out there that have come to a screeching halt at a red stoplight, and some that are hitting the accelerator to their green lights and getting in line for the poke. But maybe you’re somewhere in between? Maybe you are in the yellow. That unsure space. Or maybe you’re red and you’re terrified.
Is the COVID vaccine giving you anxiety?
When it comes to COVID Vaccine Anxiety, there are many aspects that may be troubling to people:
Some are anxious about how fast it came out
There’s fear of unknown long-term side effects
Stress about a foreign substance being injected into your body
Fear of needles
Fear based on a lack of information, education or even from Misinformation.
There’s a lot of information out there, and some of it is true, and some of it is not true. But here’s the thing:
You’re not going to find the ultimate truth by digging deeper and deeper in reddit threads or the rabbit hole of vaccine debates on google. Sometimes research creates a good objective end of the sentence conclusion that says YES or NO absolutely.
But when it comes to the COVID vaccine we just don’t know everything. A lot of it boils down to personal choice.
When people make absolute declarative statements about the vaccine from either side, you must take the vaccine, or the vaccine is a hoax, each sides of the isle are taking a position of faith based on their education on the topic, and with respect to their cast of characters that form a foundation for understanding and interpretation of what they are hearing and learning.
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Sunday Feb 14, 2021
26. Overcoming a Fear of Flying with an Aerospace Engineer and Pilot
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Dr. Nicole Cain ND MA interviews AJ a Pilot and Aerospace Engineer. She has a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering from USC and has done fight training and hours towards her private flight license. Currently, AJ works a mechanical engineer for a design and technology company doing proof of concepts and prototyping.
If you have ever feared flying or have been nervous on a flight, this episode is for you!
What are we so afraid of? Common fears surrounding turbulence.
Not understanding how flying works, physics of air travel, how planes work, turbulence and all of the crazy noises you hear when you’re soaring at 30,000 feet.
“In a car, we see bumps in the road. In a boat, we see waves in the sea, but in an airplane, we can’t physically see the turbulence in the sky, because air is invisible”.
Fear of the fear
Being out of control.
Being stuck in a small space.
Fear of heights.
Fear of the aircraft failing.
Fear of wings flexing
Fear of the plane breaking
Fear of an engine falling off
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Saturday Feb 06, 2021
25. An Honest Conversation about the Reality of Death
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
I want to talk with you about 4 things:
You do not have to grieve in the same way as your family
It is okay to prioritize your needs when you are suffering loss
Death is inevitable
You do not have to be afraid.
We’re writing our stories, knowing that one of the chapters will ultimately result in the end of a story. And for many, that is a terrifying prospect.
Death is a difficult topic, and is particularly raw for me. But I know I’m not alone. We all experience loss- those we know, those we love, and we are regularly reminded of our impending mortality as we read the obituaries, see people’s tributes, drive past cemeteries and bear witness to highway memorials.
So what do we do about death? Ignore it? Dread it? Try to prevent it?
How do we create meaning, how do we live our days with the passing of time, and the turning of the pages. And what really happens when we die?
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
By the end of this podcast you are going to walk away with three things:
Identify signs that you need to create a GABA bridge before tapering
Scientifically proven strategies to help counteract benzo withdrawal
A map of HOW to do a benzo taper in a way that WORKS
While benzodiazepines can be extremely helpful, they should only be used short term. This category of medications are highly habit forming, and side effects from the medications may range from mild to severe. And the withdrawal is often debilitating. This puts you in a never ever ending record groove. But the good news is that there is a solution. And I’m going to teach it to you today.
(This episode is offering education, aimed at empowering you to become your own health advocate; however, you must NEVER make any changes to protocol without the written consent of your primary care doctor)
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Thursday Jan 14, 2021
23. What Is The Difference Between An Anxiety Attack And A Panic Attack?
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Today you’re going to learn how to tell if you’re having an anxiety attack or a panic attack. You’re going to learn the mental and physical symptoms of each, and be sure to stick around to the end because I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned as an expert in integrative mental health care, to stop anxiety and panic attacks in their tracks.
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Today you’re going to learn about 5 HUGE risk factors for loneliness and you’re going to walk away with strategies to COMBAT loneliness that actually gets to the root of your experience.
In this podcast, you’re not going to get a pep talk that says "call your friends," and "get out more!"
We’re actually going to talk about how to beat loneliness by understanding what’s happening psychologically and what you can do to write a new story.
Learn More: Check out our Loneliness Part 1 Podcast episode here.
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Sunday Dec 13, 2020
21. How to Cultivate an Anxiety Freedom Mindset
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Mindset is hugely important. In fact, research has shown that mindset is one of the most profoundly important parts of someone's recovery.
When I was at rock bottom of anxiety, my thoughts were catastrophic, despairing. I thought I was never going to get better, and that anxiety was going to get worse, and the more I fed into that mindset, the more true it became.
In today's short podcast you're going to learn MY BEST STRATEGY for shifting your mindset, and it's called the Plot-line Pivot. The Plot-Line Pivot is from the ACT method for overcoming Anxiety, which can be found in my full 9 hour course: The Anxiety Breakthrough Program .
If your nervous system is stressed, look no further. Calm on Command has been a major game changer for me during this holiday season and I love you all so much, we're offering a giant discount. Check out the link here: http://calmoncommand.me
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.

Sunday Oct 25, 2020
20. Free Anxiety Relieving Class: A New Way to Access Calm Under Pressure
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
I am so excited to bring you an exclusive audio version of my "3 Minute Hack: To Help You Find Calm, Even in Chaos." While an on-demand video version of this free course is available, I wanted to make this anxiety reducing master-hack available to those on-the-go high-achievers immediately.
First, I created this webinar to get you answers to the stress and overwhelm in your life. And secondly, it is intended to put those answers into practice in a real and actionable way. Check out the video version today: Three Minute Hack for Anxiety Webinar
Welcome to my podcast I’m Dr Nicole Cain, a Naturopathic doctor with a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a former anxiety sufferer turned Anxiety Freedom rebel.
As mentioned in this episode, check out Calm On Command to learn more!
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Click here to learn more about Dr. Nicole’s Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership designed for the mental health warrior that provides holistic protocols to find balance in your health and wellness journey
👉 Order Supplements Here
💻 Check out the available online courses:
Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
💕 Stay connected with me:
Dr. Nicole on Instagram
Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a nationally renowned expert in natural mental health, helping people transform their mental health naturally by uncovering the root cause. She has been published by Salon Magazine, Well + Good, Psychology Today, quoted in Forbes and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA 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.







