Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

78. From Feeling Stuck in Life to Reinventing Yourself with Kasey Tench

Kasey is the owner of Rooting For You, a Holistic Life Coaching Mentorship. After spending a decade in public education teaching Life Skills - she transitioned into the Life Coaching world. She has built a coaching structure designed by the seasons that both we and Mother Nature move through. Through her experience in public education as well as her experience in healing from an array of Chronic Diagnoses (including Stage IV Endometriosis) she learned that this world needed more systems of support. It is Kasey's goal and desire to support women in their healing journeys and through their transitional places in life, leading them to their Rebirth. She believe in her bones that we are all self-healers destined for a life of fulfillment, sometimes we just need a little support in learning how to get there. Kasey created a guide for women called the Rebirth Roadmap. This guide is paired with weekly coaching sessions with her, for 8-weeks. On Week 9, you will have achieved your Rebirth.
 
Here is some insight into what we talk about in this episode:
Kasey's 2 year hiatus from western medicine
Changing mindset is the first step to reinventing yourself
What are the obstacles to transformation and rebirth
How to live intuitively
Why you need to stop should-ing yourself
What words in your vocabulary need to be retired
What working with Kasey looks like - a week by week overview
Using Kasey's free 7 day journaling guide for living more intentionally (https://www.kaseytench.com/freebie)
 
Stay connected with Kasey:
www.kaseytench.com
https://www.instagram.com/kasey__t/
https://www.facebook.com/rootingforyoullc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseytench/2-4
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

77. Practical Strategies to Enjoy the Holidays - Part 2 (Family Dynamics, Old Patterns and Boundaries)

The most common issue faced during the holidays and how to deal with it, according to experts.
How to deal with the holidays can be looked at from various different angles, from food, exercise, and sleep, to family issues, expectations, and boundaries. Do you struggle with any of these during the holidays?
What do you want your holiday season to look like?
Let's talk about it!
How to navigate family dynamics and connect deeper
Why you may act like your high school self when visiting family
Reverting back to an old self - how EMDR and parts work can help with this
Practical solutions for dealing with skeletons in the closet
Your emotions are your compass
4 solutions to keep you from slipping into the past
Identifying Your Parts - 3 Minute Hack Masterclass:
https://go.drnicolecain.com/3minutehack 
Book Recommendations within this episode:
Dr. Schwartz - No Bad Parts
Bessel van der Kolk - Body Keeps the Score
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

76. Practical Strategies to Enjoy the Holidays - Part 1 (Food, Sleep and Exercise)

If you already thoroughly enjoy the holidays we are so happy for you! If you tend to get overwhelmed and stressed around the holidays, that's okay too. We're here today to talk about strategies for the holiday season that relates to food, sleep and exercise. Stay tuned for a part 2 coming out next week where we'll be specifically talking about family and interpersonal relationships over the holidays!
 
Here's what you can expect in this episode:
Flashback to our childhood surviving the holidays
What we used to do (that was NOT working for us)
What do you want your nourishment to look like?
Strategies to avoid overeating
Creating your fun holiday mocktail with herbs
Herbs to help become more of an extrovert (if you want that)
The impact sleep habits has on health
Trying to stick to your regular sleep schedule over the holidays
One form of protecting yourself is staying in a rhythm and routine
 
Fullscript to shop the herbs mentioned in this podcast: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ncain
If you are trying to stay away from alcohol - get a glycerite version.
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

75. The Missing Piece: Therapeutic Self Massage

Therapeutic self massage is an underrated self care technique and today we'll be telling you what it is, how to do it, the best oils for your dosha and more! 
Here's a sneak peek:
What is self massage?
The health benefits of self massage
A case for self massage being more powerful than going to get a massage
How to overcome the discomfort that can come with self massage
The various uses of oil in Ayurveda
The basics of self massage using oil
Which oils are best for each season and each dosha
Transforming the relationship with your body in the process
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

74. How Do We Evolve the Party? A Case for Alcohol Freedom

Halloween is coming up, along with other holidays.
You know what that means? Holiday parties.
And what usually comes with holiday parties? Alcohol. 
Now, this podcast episode isn't asking you to give up alcohol. We are asking for an open conversation on the use of alcohol and overall how can we evolve the party and make life more enjoyable! So stick with us for this episode. ( :
Here are some highlights:
Alcohol is the only drug you have to justify not doing
Hadlee's story of being alcohol free
It is okay to drink, but be curious about that. What is the WHY being wanting to drink?
How can we make life more enjoyable in general
What is your relationship with alcohol, what role is it playing in your life?
How to go out with friends and not have an alcoholic drink
Ways to respond when people ask why you are not drinking
#evolvetheparty
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

73. Strategies for Allergies (+ cold and flu symptoms)

I don't know about you, but our bodies are struggling right now with allergies and cold symptoms. What a nice warm welcome into fall...
 
We've been implementing our favorite holistic strategies and thought why not share what we do with you all! So here we go, some highlights of what we're talking about in this episode of Holistic Inner Balance:
- Ayurveda's approach to allergies- The different symptoms for each dosha- Strategies for kapha imbalances with allergy, cold and flu symptoms- Strategies for pitta imbalances (addressing inflammation - fire)- Strategies for vata imbalances (addressing chills, feverish - air)- How the gut plays a role in immune health- Tri-doshic healing protocol that anyone can use!!
 
You can find some of the suggested products here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ncain
(you will need to create a login to search)
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.

72. 4 Herbs Everyone Tapering Benzodiazepines Should Know About

Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Valium etc.) are a very effective prescription medication for anxiety, sleep and seizures. However, they are incredibly habit forming and difficult to get off of. Here's what we'll be talking about:
Dr. Cain's #1 herb when taking/tapering benzos
The benefits of each of these herbs
Focusing on restoring brain health and nervous system
Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.
 
*The statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a physician or healthcare professional.

71. Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety using Spirituality with Brandon Yuenger

In this episode, we welcome our guest, Brandon Yuenger! 
 
Brandon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 10 years of experience treating chronic pain. He is proficient in a wide variety of manual therapies, neurologic re-education techniques and energy medicine including shamanic healing. He has seen first hand the dramatic transformations that come from tapping into our energetic body and facilitating spiritual healing for people who are considered "medical mysteries". Brandon's goal is to bridge the gap between science and spirituality to help individuals and communities heal.
 
Here's what you can expect in this episode:
How did Brandon go from just the science side into spiritual side of health
Acupressure, cranial sacral therapy as a way to transform lives
Real like healing experiences Brandon has with his patients
Why do we end up with heavy pain to begin with?
How to find a healer that you trust
Signs of soul sickness, when might spiritual help be needed
3 things to help someone dial in on their spiritual self
Connect with Brandon:
https://www.stepforwardwellness.org/
https://www.instagram.com/stepforwardwellness/ 
 
👉 Take the 8 Types of Anxiety Quiz to help narrow down what solutions are right for you
👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health
👉 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
👉 Click here to 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
 
💻 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 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! 
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.