Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

126. The Secret Language of the Body with Jennifer Mann

Jennifer Mann is a mind-body practitioner, yoga instructor, and functional movement therapist, and has battled severe chronic fatigue. She began researching alternative approaches to healing chronic fatigue and was able to completely recover using trauma-informed, mind-body healing. She now leads a community of over 100,000 followers on Instagram and is the Co-founder of Somia and the HEAL program. She has helped thousands of people from all over the world regulate their nervous systems.
 
The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind, and it is rated #1 new release in Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Body-Regulate-Nervous-ebook/dp/B0CMPBK82F
 
Jennifer is kindly offering 40% OFF her flagship HEAL program! Get that discount here: https://programs.somiainternational.com/offers/3SpctL2N?&el=IGjen
On top of that, she as an amazing freebie that can be found here: https://programs.somiainternational.com/polyvagal-practice-new
 
Learn more about Jennifer and stay connected:
https://somiainternational.com/about/
IG: @iamjenmann
 
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.

125. Can Mold Exposure and Mold Biofilms Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Brain with Dr. Jill Crista

Dr. Jill Crista is the author of the highly acclaimed best-seller on mold recovery, called Break The Mold: 5 Tools To Conquer Mold And Take Back Your Health. The book clearly and simply outlines the tools that everyday people can use to conquer mold. It’s laid out in an easy-to-read format with a conversational style that people with “mold brain” can absorb and take immediate action. Dr. Jill envisions that every primary care provider will have mold on their diagnostic radar. Through her physician training program, she’s trained over 600 doctors to uplevel their skills to become Mold Literate.
 
Here's more about this episode: 
Dr. Jill Crista's personal experience with mold
What does 'being in coherence with mold' mean? 
How quantum science comes into play
Where mold biofilms can form?
What is happening in the body when biofilm is formed?
Certain molds create clusters of symptoms
What to do if you think you have mold toxicity?
Tools for biofilms - herbs, foods
The benefits of using treatments on rotation
Dr. Jill's thoughts on testing
Stay connected with Dr. Jill Crista:
https://drcrista.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjillcrista/
Clarity Pep Talk - https://drcrista.com/product/clarity-guided-visualization/
 
Other episode resources: 
You can find our other episode with Dr. Jill Crista at episode 32!
https://moldiq.org/
Dr. Nicole's Insight Timer Meditations - https://insighttimer.com/drnicolecain 
 
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.

124. Energy series #1: Vata: Feeling Frazzled? Find Calm & Energy

Introducing a podcast series focused on optimizing energy, with each episode dedicated to increasing energy for one of the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Today is all about vata and its manifestations, emphasizing the importance of nervous system regulation, grounding practices, and nourishing foods for combating vata depletion. We also explore the benefits of various Ayurvedic herbs and supplements for balancing energy levels and improving overall health, with a focus on addressing the root of imbalanced dosha rather than just stimulating the body.
Key points:
How does low energy look like in Vata's
The importance of nervous system regulation
Best ways to ground vata & boost energy
Causes of vata energy depletion
Foods to replenish vata
Herbs and supplements for vata
Episode referenced: 
75. Therapeutic Self Massage 
 
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.

123. Can Ayurveda Help with Histamine Intolerance? Understanding the Pitta Connection

Dr. Nicole and Hadlee discuss the various roles of histamine in the body, including its functions as a hormone and neurotransmitter, and its connection to Ayurveda, specifically the Pitta dosha. They also explored the importance of a balanced diet, the significance of recognizing histamine-rich foods, and the potential of personal experimentation to manage health issues. The conversation also touched on Hadlee's food sensitivities and the potential benefits of certain foods and spices in managing histamine overload.
What is histamine
An ayurvedic perspective to histamine
How pitta maps onto histamine in the body
Crash course on ayurveda & the doshas
How histamine intolerance can show up in the doshas
How to balance histamine
What are high histamine foods
What are the best foods to eat to tame histamine and pitta
Herbs for balancing pitta and histamine
Why does Hadlee store her spices in the fridge?
Check out the other episodes to learn more about the Dosha's! 
 
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.

122. How to Grieve (anxiety + rituals + transformation) with Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC

We had the pleasure of interviewing Claire Bidwell Smith to discuss the complexities of grief, its impact on mental health, and the importance of creating rituals for healing. 
Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. 
www.clairebidwellsmith.com
 
Grab her book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Grief-Clinicians-Supporting-Experiencing/dp/1683736974
 
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.

121. The Strange, Weird, Curious Symptoms that Anxiety Can Cause...

THE BEST OF THE ANXIETY SYMPTOMS PODCAST SERIES
For this episode, we are putting the best clips from the 5 part series we did diving into the 9 types of anxiety. Enjoy!
 
The full episodes can be found at the following episode numbers:
84. Part 1 - Gut and Chest Anxiety
85. Part 2 - Depression and Anger Anxiety
86. Part 3 - Trauma Anxiety
87. Part 4 - Thought Anxiety
88. Part 5 - Nervous System and Hormone Anxiety
 
Order Dr. Cain's New Book - Panic Proof!
 
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.
 
 

120. 3 Practical Tips to Combat Procrastination

This episode is about fun and effective ways to beat procrastination! We share tips like setting deadlines, embracing a growth mindset, and practicing flexible habits. Plus, the unique idea of tailoring habits and routines to one's dosha!
Here's more of what we talk about:
The link between procrastination and perfectionism
Why we procrastinate
How to not procrastinate
How Hadlee overcame procrastination
What are elastic habits
The importance of momentum
Structuring your environment to easily avoid procrastination
Strategies for ADHD procrastinators
Procrastination in each Dosha (and tips to combat)
Incorporating healthy habits into your identity
How to get support with procrastination
Book recommendation: Elastic Habits by Stephen Guise
To learn more about Energy Management, listen to episode 104! 
 
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.
 

119. Long Covid - What is it and How to Break Free with Amber Walker

Amber Walker, PT, DPT, CFMP, CNPT is a physical therapist graduate of Regis University who has been working with patients for over 16 years. After several decades of debilitating symptoms, she experienced a massive transformation in her own health and considers herself to be free from several dozen labels and previous diagnoses. She has transitioned away from practicing physical therapy and now specializes in working with patients who suffer from chronic conditions including dysautonomia, mast cell activation disease, covid and vaccine complications, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraine headaches, inflammation from mold, and chronic viral, gastrointestinal, and bacterial issues that influence immune system function. Amber is the author of multiple books and we are AMAZED at the wisdom she brings to the episode. Here's are some highlights from the conversation:
- What is long haul covid?
- What are the symptoms of long covid?
- Real life story of healing from long covid
- New ways to screen the body for health stressors
- Parallels with long covid and mold exposure
 
Connect with Amber Walker:
IG: @mastcellsunited
@originwellnessclinic
Long covid resources: www.originwellnesscolorado.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.