Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

Who owns your attention? 💭 Today, we're joined by the incredible Tracee Stanley—renowned teacher of Yoga Nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, and author of Radiant Rest, The Luminous Self, and her latest book, Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit. Tracee shares her powerful journey of awakening, from a transformative moment watching the sunrise over Table Mountain in South Africa to losing all her physical possessions and how it taught her to find deep peace within the liminal spaces of life. In this conversation, we explore: Owning Your Attention: Why presence is becoming a rare commodity and how to reclaim your focus from a culture designed to distract you. The Power of Pratyahara: Turning inward so we can reassimilate into our true self. Ancestral Reverence: How to honor your lineage (even when your family history is unknown or fraught) through ancestor altars, tea ceremonies, and gardening. The Wisdom of the Seasons: Learning to embrace times of decay, hibernation, and internal "fall" rather than forcing ourselves to constantly bloom. Your life itself can be a sacred ritual. It starts with choosing where to place your presence.   🌟 Check out Tracee Stanley’s new book "Living Ritual" (complete with immersive practice QR codes!) and follow her on social media @tracee_stanley for more wisdom. 🌟 --- 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.

Are you trying to “fix” your body—or are you actually learning its language?  In this week's episode of Holistic Inner Balance, we sit down with Brett Larkin, founder of Uplifted Yoga and author of Healing with Somatic Yoga, for a revolutionary conversation on why traditional, vertical "up-and-out" practices might actually be pulling you out of your body.   Brett breaks down how classical yoga was originally designed for young priests and elderly ascetics preparing to leave their physical forms behind—and why modern women need a radically different, feminine-form approach focused on coherence, safety, and integration.   In this conversation, we explore: Traditional vs. Somatic Yoga: Moving away from rigid, top-down control toward horizontal, relational movement. The REST Method: How to layer Rock, Emote, Spiral, and Touch onto any posture to signal safety to your nervous system. Completing the Stress Cycle: Simple somatic reenactments—shaking, spiraling, and vocalizing—to discharge stored cortisol. Your Greatest Love Story: Why the ultimate partnership isn't out there, but between you and your animal body. Stop treating your body like a project to whip into shape. It's time to meet your nervous system right where it is.   👉 Be sure to check out Brett Larkin's books, "Healing with Somatic Yoga" and "Yoga Life", find her free practice videos on YouTube, and listen to the Uplifted Yoga Podcast! 🌟 --- 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.

Your nervous system, one of the foundational pieces in healing - but why? Let's explore this fascinating system in today's episode. Here's what you can expect: -Healing from the bottom up (body to mind) -Is your nervous system dysregulated? -How you know, and how stress and anxiety contribute Learn about the 3 types of nervous systems in the body including the brain, spinal cord, gut, and everything outside of that: -Effects of meditation on calming the nervous system -Recognizing where we are feeling tension and sensations in the body makes the brain very present -How the different parts of the brain work to process feelings, emotions, and send signals to the nervous system -How past experiences affect our nervous system -How different types of movement can help process trauma -Why are we sometimes easily overstimulated? ----- 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.

Are you living in a mental cage—separated from the earth right beneath your feet? In this week's episode of Holistic Inner Balance, we sit down with Julie Brams, a mental health clinician and Nautilus Award-winning author of The Nature-Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves. Julie shares how our modern framework conditions us away from our natural birthright: a deep, reciprocal relationship with the rest of nature. We talk about how the mind and body are not separate from the earth, and how "rerooting" your mind can downregulate your central nervous system to levels of calm you didn't know were possible. In this conversation, we explore: The Nature-Embedded Mind: Rediscovering the natural consciousness you were born with. Downregulating Your Nervous System: Why coming back into relationship with nature instantly reduces anxiety, stress, and depression. Overcoming the "Ego Pushback": How societal conditioning and shame keep us trapped in an artificial separation from the earth. Simple Invitations: Practical, sensory-based ways to re-engage with the environment right outside your door—or even in your shower! You don't need to be in a deep forest to connect; you are in nature 24/7 because you are in your body. 👉 Be sure to check out Julie’s book "The Nature-Embedded Mind" and visit her platform at ExperienceElemental.com to learn about her courses and private practice! 🌟 --- 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.  

You've probably heard of the fear responses fight, flight, and freeze — but have you ever heard of flop, fawn, and fracture? In this episode, you'll learn about the six main types of autonomic arousal, which Dr. Nicole calls the F6: fight, flight, freeze, flop, fawn, and fracture. By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of how fear shows up in the body — and practical tips for what to do based on your response type.   Learn more about F6 in Panic Proof by Dr. Nicole Cain www.PanicProof.com   Nicole Cain, ND, MA, is an Arizona Naturopathic Physician and clinical psychotherapist specializing in integrative, holistic mental and emotional health care.   --- 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.