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.
Episodes

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
This year was a big year for Dr. Nicole Cain... she turned 40! We're here to talk about aging gracefully. No matter how old you are, it's never too late to age consciously by making the small actionable changes talked about in this episode. Here's a little more on what we're talking about:
Tips for aging gracefully
Changing our language around aging
Struggling with the great unknown of growing old
We get a confession from Dr. Nicole Cain
How each Dosha maps out the different stages of life
Benefits of intergenerational contact
What is the #1 concern of getting old for people (physical decline)
How to increase the quality of life for as long as we can
Hadlee's 4 tips for consciously aging (as opposed to anti-aging)
Resources:
(FOGO) – Results Show Top Fear is Decline in Physical Ability https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/fogo_new_survey_reveals_87_of_america...
Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2009/06/29/growing-old-in-america-expectations-vs-reality/
How Old Do You Feel? It Depends on Your Age https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/health/30aging.html
What to Know About Erikson's 8 Stages of Development https://www.webmd.com/children/what-to-know-eriksons-8-stages-development
Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development https://www.verywellmind.com/integrity-versus-despair-2795738
👉 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.

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
80. What is Trauma and How to Heal with Paul Krauss MA LPC
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Holistic Inner Balance interviews one of Dr. Cain's favorite people in the world (full disclosure, it is also her spouse), Paul Krauss MA LPC. Paul Krauss MA LPC is a therapist in Grand Rapids, MI with extensive training and experience providing EMDR therapy. Paul Krauss provides counseling in the West Michigan area and is an expert at treating trauma utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy), but also works with people suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, social anxiety and many other concerns.
Here are some highlights from the conversation:
What is trauma?
How trauma is subjective - what's traumatic for one may not be traumatic for another and vice versa
What is EMDR therapy?
When talk therapy isn't enough
What is parts work?
How can you feel different ways about the same thing?
How to use mindfulness effectively
Finding a therapist that aligns with you
What to do if you have trauma - working on mind and body
Find out what Paul is up to:
Intentional Clinician Podcast: https://healthforlifegr.com/the-intentional-clinician/
If you live in Michigan, get set up with a trauma-informed therapist: www.healthforlifegr.com
Read the blog: www.healthforlifegr.com/blog/
👉 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.

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
79. The One About Poop - Constipation Cures & Gut Anxiety Tips
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Your gut is the foundation for health. When the gut is out of balance, mayhem occurs. What are Ayurvedic and holistic approaches to gut health? Let's find out in this episode:
What is post-poop-bliss?
1 in 4 people are constipated (based on 4 days of not pooping)
The cascade of symptoms that may occur from not pooping
Reasons (root causes) for constipation - psychological, hormonal, physical, environmental causes and what workups can be done
Ayurveda's take on constipation (which dosha is out of balance)
Ayurveda tips and tricks for constipation
Hadlee's most effective trick - hint: it has to do with using a foam roller
Women, do you get constipated before your period? It's due to progesterone.
Botanicals to get your hormones back on track (to in turn help with constipation)
Making your own constipation tincture with these 4 herbs
How fiber plays a role - when is fiber helpful and when is it not
Homeopathic remedies for constipation
👉 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.

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
78. From Feeling Stuck in Life to Reinventing Yourself with Kasey Tench
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
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.

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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.

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
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.

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
75. The Missing Piece: Therapeutic Self Massage
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
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.

Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
74. How Do We Evolve the Party? A Case for Alcohol Freedom
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
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.