Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

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:

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! 🌟

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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:

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! 🌟

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

How does your body hold your culture, your identity, and your story? ✨

In this week's episode of Holistic Inner Balance, we are joined by the incredible Marcia Bonato Warren for a deeply grounding conversation on culture, identity, and the body.

In this episode, we explore:

Your body isn't just a vehicle—it's a rich landscape holding your ancestral wisdom, your boundaries, and your truth.

👉 Be sure to check out Marcia’s new book, "Movement and Identity," and follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/marciabonatowarren/ to dive deeper into her somatic work! 🌟

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

Is your healing journey out of balance? ⚖️✨

In this week's episode of Holistic Inner Balance, we are tearing down the rigid walls of conventional therapy and reclaiming the power of relational healing with the legendary Dr. Laurel Parnell!

Dr. Parnell is a pioneer in the field of trauma recovery, the creator of Attachment-Focused EMDR, and a master therapist with over 40 years of experience integrating transpersonal psychology, Buddhist practices, and cross-cultural ancestral wisdom.

Together, we're diving into how the mental health field has tipped too far into a left-brain, cognitive, purely "scientific" approach—and why we desperately need to bring the intuitive, relational feminine principle back into our healing spaces.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The Structure vs. The Flow: Why healing needs both the masculine "river banks" of clinical structure and the feminine "water" of intuitive connection.

• Multidimensional Integrative Healing: Dr. Parnell’s personal journey of healing after the tragic loss of her son, and how it led her to expand therapy beyond the physical body.

• Spirit Release Work: Real-life clinical stories of helping clients release energetic blocks and ancestral trauma that conventional methods couldn't move.

• Energetic Sovereignty: How to choose what energies you allow into your space and how to release what simply isn't yours. Your true, wise, awakened self is already inside of you—sometimes you just need the space to let it step forward.

👉 Be sure to follow Dr. Laurel Parnell on her social media: https://www.instagram.com/parnellinstitute/ and check out her website at https://drlaurelparnell.com/ and https://parnellemdr.com/ to keep up with her work!

🌟 Check out Hadlee's Energy Queen Retreat: https://www.happyhealthyhadlee.com/energy-queen-retreat. Reserve your early bird now!

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

What if your struggles are actually your superpowers? 💪✨

In this week’s episode, we are diving into a system of self-knowledge that will completely change how you view yourself. We are joined by the incredible Emma Dunwoody, a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, and Behavioral Specialist, to explore her unique method of Transformational Human Design™.

So often in the wellness world, we spend years battling with our identity, trying to fix ourselves or fit into molds created by others. But Human Design shows us that the very things we think are flaws are actually the unique design pieces meant to unlock our inner wisdom.

In this conversation, we explore:

Embracing your true, authentic self is the most liberating journey you can take. Let's stop trying to fit in and start standing out. Remember, your uniqueness is your strength! 

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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 ready to look at your personal growth through a whole new lens? 🌌🧠

We are diving deep into the fascinating intersection of the cosmic and the psychological with the incredible Debra Silverman! As a renowned astrologer and psychologist with over 40 years of experience, Debra bridges the gap between these two worlds to help us uncover a deeper, more holistic understanding of ourselves.

We’re moving past the surface level to explore how your astrological chart isn't just entertainment—it's a profound blueprint for self-discovery and breaking through deep-seated patterns.

In this conversation, we explore:

It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and embrace who you truly are.

I Don't Believe in Astrology: A Therapist's Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars Paperback – October 13, 2026 by Debra Silverman (Author) www.amazon.com/Dont-Believe-Astrology-Therapists-Life-Changing/dp/1250342414?ref_=ast_author...

https://www.instagram.com/debrasilverman_astrology/?hl=en

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

Let’s talk about making America healthy again. 🇺🇸✨

We’re flipping the script in this week's episode! Our very own favorite host of the Holistic Inner Balance podcast is stepping into the hot seat. Today, Hadlee Garrison, MPH is being interviewed by yours truly, Dr. Nicole Cain, for our first-ever deep dive into public health.

And let’s just say… it’s a spicy one! 🔥👀

We are touching on the controversial topics and doing an "alignment temperature check" on what health, policy, culture, and individual behavior really look like in our communities today.

In this conversation, we’re breaking down:

Science-Backed Habits: How to build sustainable personal change for better energy, mental health, and everyday well-being.

The Public Health Lens: Blending evidence-based public health principles with practical coaching to make wellness actually feel doable.

Policy vs. Behavior: How our culture and the systems around us intersect with our daily choices.

We’re inviting you to completely rethink what "healthy" can look like in your own life.

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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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.

What if healing could begin with simply slowing down, breathing deeply, and spending time in nature? 🐴✨

In this episode, equine therapist Jacqui shares insights on the healing power of horses, nervous system regulation, anxiety, trauma recovery, and the deep wisdom animals can offer us. Jacqui created her own model of equine assisted psychotherapy called The Icarus Model. She's been working with horses since 1999 and counseling children and young adults in Arizona since 2011, with certifications spanning clinical hypnosis, somatic experiencing, yoga, and multiple equine-specific modalities.

We talk about:

Follow her in the socials:

https://www.instagram.com/icarusmodel1/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9HmKxPNFYB0Q4SOLUSl5w

Listen now on the Holistic Inner Balance Podcast 🎙️

🤔 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:

💕 Stay connected with us:

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.