Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

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 fue...

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 an...

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 procrasti...

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 sp...

We've gotten this question before and figured it's about time we answer it: Can someone actually get rid of anxiety forever? Let's talk about it!   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 Col...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Nicole and Hadlee, sat down with Dr. Cory to discuss the challenges of managing stress and dissociation, the importance of breathwork in various contexts, and the potential benefits of alternative therapies like breathwork for trauma processing and personal empowerment. They also explored the role of holistic medicine in managing behavior, diet, and n...

This 4 part process comes from Dr. Cain's upcoming book coming out later this year! You can preorder the book here: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever www.prh.com/panicproof   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 qu...

This episode comes from a live podcast event we did in San Diego with a small audience!  The focus is self-love, tackling the tricky bits of ourselves we don't always adore. We go into cool ways to amp up love and acceptance for ourselves through bottom-up processing. Plus, we dished out how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) teamed up with parts work to tackle tough stuff, even...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR COHOST HADLEE! In honor of her special day, this episode is all things Hadlee, what makes her HER. We explored Hadlee's exciting adventures that have shaped her perspective on life. We discussed the importance of not taking things too seriously and how Hadlee regulates herself through healthy habits and a step-by-step mentality. Alongside fun topics like karaoke songs and sup...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate and completel...

If you haven't checked out the last episode (Episode 111) , you will want to listen to that for this episode to make sense! This episode is a debrief of the last episode where we went through a live EMDR therapy demonstration. Here is what you can expect in this episode: Is anger an emotion you ignore? Anger is a good thing Core emotions and other words to use for anger How anger is an empowered s...

What if the programs aren't working for you? What if the way you see the world is holding you back from feeling calm, in control and fulfillment in life? We are digging into EMDR, which is a way to understand why we feel the way we feel and to recalibrate the way we think. What is EMDR Little t vs. big T traumas What are adaptive mechanisms How adaptations can get stuck and cause suffering Dr. Nic...

This podcast is taken from a presentation Dr. Nicole did on how the gut impacts our mental health, specifically anxiety. Exploring the research of the gut brain axis What is gut anxiety The impacts of antibioitics on your gut and mental health Conventional approaches to gut anxiety Holistic approaches to gut anxiety Functional testing for gut microbes Nurture the gut microbes from a young age How...

What is red light therapy? Is all red light therapy created equal? Is it placebo or is it real? Answering all of those and more in this episode: Different types of light PBM therapy - what is it? The impact on inflammation and oxidative stress Benefits of phototherapy What is red light therapy? Is there a wavelength that is better for you? What about infrared light? UV light for mood disorders Tho...

Can we push ourselves too far out of our comfort zone? Can getting out of your comfort zone too much cause burnout? If so, how do you get out of your comfort zone without burning out? That's what we'll be discussing in this episode, along with: What does it mean to have a growth mindset Expanding your comfort zone bubble What can we do to ground ourselves after getting out of our comfort zone How...

Do you enjoy getting together with family or are you on the other end of that spectrum and dread it? Or are you somewhere in the middle? How do you want your holidays to look? In this episode, we'll talk about: Choosing to do what is best for you Dr. Cain's experience with family gatherings Why can't we do what we want to for the holidays? Disappointing others before disappointing yourself What is...

Jessica Baum, LMHC, is the author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love, and founder of Be Self-full® (beselffull.com), supporting individuals and couples to form healthy, long-term relationships with virtual coaching and transformational courses worldwide. As a couples and family therapist for over a decade, Jessica utilizes her unique approach to healing, the Self-full® Me...

We're delving into a topic that resonates with many of us – people-pleasing. We have identified 5 different types of people pleasers and are ready to talk about the light and dark sides to each along with tips for avoiding people pleasing. Here is more on what you can expect in this episode: Signs you might be a people pleaser Is people pleasing manipulation (unintentional) Types of people pleaser...

Time management isn't a thing, what you actually need is energy management and Hadlee is here to tell you why! Here's what you can expect in this episode: Easy steps to take to manage your energy What even is energy management? Why you need to forget about time management What is giving you energy vs. taking away energy and what to do with that information How to find out what energizes you Being...

It's spooky season!! Are you a fan of horror? Have you thought deep down why that is? Our special guest Katy may be able to tell you why! In this episode, we explore the depths of horror, is watching horror films or reading horror actually beneficial for our mental health? Katy is a therapist, horror enthusiast, and understands the depths of horror and it's impact on our health and wellness!    Ka...

In honor of a recent birthday, we want to learn more about Dr. Cain, her story of failure and triumphs, what has shaped her into the person she is today and what can we all learn from it?  The impact of Dr. Cain's childhood on the rest of her life The only acceptable emotions growing up Who Dr. Cain was before becoming a naturopathic doctor Dr. Cain not wanting to comply with the current cognitive...

Have you heard about the vagus nerve? It's been receiving a lot of buzz lately and we wanted in on that! We'll explore the secrets hidden within this neural highway that runs through much of the body. Fasten your seatbelts, as we embark on a road trip to leverage the vagus nerve! Here's what you can expect in this episode: - How to measure the tone and activity of the nerve - Leveraging fight or f...

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone today – our 100th episode! 🎙️✨ Whether you've been with us from the very beginning or recently joined our podcast family, your presence means the world to us. Each download, like, share, and review has motivated us to keep delivering content that we hope has informed, entertained, and inspired you. So, here's to you, our wonderful listene...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by supplements? With so many out there, how do you know what to take, should you be taking a supplements for that particular symptom, where do you even start? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you're in the right place! Let's dive in!   - What to do when you want to implement natural health but don't know where to start - How to get better results mo...

A trauma-informed doctor, EMDR specialist, and coach watched the Barbie movie and sat down to discuss what came up. SPOILER - if you have not seen Barbie and don't want to hear about the movie, wait to listen to this until after you've watched the move! Michele Figuero is an EMDR therapist, with an extensive range of clinical experience providing mental health services for depression, anxiety, PTS...