By Integrative You
The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.
In this solo episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into an often-overlooked but critical topic: pain-induced blackouts or fainting episodes associated with menstruation. Drawing from her personal experiences and clinical insights, Dr. Nicole unpacks the complex interplay between gut health, inflammation, and the vagus nerve. She shares her journey of uncovering hidden parasitic infections, the impact of environmental factors like mold exposure, and the surprising ways they influenced her reproductive health. This eye-opening discussion highlights the importance of addressing the root causes rather than just managing symptoms.
Dr. Nicole also provides actionable insights, from understanding the anatomy of the pelvic organs to exploring tools like parasite protocols for gut health optimization. Whether you're experiencing these symptoms or just curious about the fascinating connection between gut health and hormonal balance, this episode offers invaluable perspectives for anyone on the path to integrative wellness. Don’t miss the practical tips and empowering takeaways designed to help you reclaim your health! Listen to the end in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"The pain that's associated with gut health is some of the most ungodly pain that you can ever imagine." - Dr. Nicole
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Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
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Unlock your true potential and start creating the life you desire — enroll in "Values Determination: Discover Who You Are" today! Learn More here: https://www.integrativeyou.health/offers/nkCsvtRJ.
Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this eye-opening episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into the often-overlooked connection between gut health and prostate inflammation. With staggering statistics showing that 50% of men over 50 and up to 90% over 70 experience prostate issues, she sheds light on how toxins, inflammation, and dietary factors play a critical role. Dr. Nicole explores symptoms like urinary changes and challenges the conventional focus on medications like Flomax by emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes, such as gut imbalances and toxic exposures.
Through a functional and integrative lens, Dr. Nicole shares actionable insights, from understanding the prostate's anatomical relationship to the gut to the impacts of heavy metals, pesticides, and poor lifestyle choices. She encourages listeners to seek deeper diagnostic testing and data about their bodies rather than relying on quick fixes.
Listen to the end in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"Your liver and kidneys are like filters—if they’re overloaded, they can’t properly clear out toxins, leading to cascading health issues." - Dr. Nicole"The prostate backs up to the rectum, so gut health and inflammation in the digestive system directly impact prostate health."- Dr. Nicole
Find Integrative You Radio On:
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life
Links:
Unlock your true potential and start creating the life you desire — enroll in "Values Determination: Discover Who You Are" today! Learn More here: https://www.integrativeyou.health/offers/nkCsvtRJ.
Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss the often misunderstood role of dopamine in motivation and productivity. They delve into how a dopamine imbalance can result from being both overstimulated and understimulated, leading to feelings of restlessness and boredom. The discussion highlights the importance of aligning daily activities with one's core values to enhance fulfillment and satisfaction.
Dr. Nicole further explains how this alignment can prevent the common pitfall of seeking external rewards to compensate for unfulfilling tasks. By understanding and managing our dopamine levels, we can avoid unnecessary consumerism and focus on activities that truly resonate with our personal goals and values, fostering a more productive and satisfying life. Listen to the end in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"Most of us are doing things to try to be motivated because they're not inspired." - Dr. Nicole
Find Integrative You Radio On:
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life
Links:
Unlock your true potential and start creating the life you desire — enroll in "Values Determination: Discover Who You Are" today! Learn More here: https://www.integrativeyou.health/offers/nkCsvtRJ.
Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole and Nick explore the pivotal role of experiences in shaping our lives and decisions. They recount their recent journey from producing a documentary in London to relocating to Italy’s picturesque Sorrento Amalfi Coast. Their narrative weaves together the threads of cultural observations and personal transformations, emphasizing how environments influence behavior and values. The couple discusses the shift many are making towards experience-driven lives and businesses, reflecting on their own experiences that combine integrative medicine with the rich, immersive Italian lifestyle.
The duo also delve into the concept of presence and its scarcity in modern American culture compared to their observations in Italy, where community and enjoyment dominate over the hustle for wealth. Highlighting their "Higher Self Architecture" approach, they discuss how they've integrated this framework into retreats that combine professional growth with personal enjoyment. This episode is a call to embrace experiences that align with one’s values, fostering not only personal satisfaction but also a profound collective impact. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"Are you working to live or you live to work and both are wrong in my mind is that you should just be living." - Dr. Nicole
"Experiences are the teacher of all things."- Dr. Nick
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
Links:
Unlock your true potential and start creating the life you desire — enroll in "Values Determination: Discover Who You Are" today! Learn More here: https://www.integrativeyou.health/offers/nkCsvtRJ.
Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick explore the concept of overcoming the "why me?" mindset that many of us encounter during life's challenges. Inspired by one of Dr. Nick's meditative experiences, they dive deep into how we perceive problems and how they are, in fact, opportunities for growth. Dr. Nick discusses how meditation can help increase awareness and shift our perspective, revealing that challenges are part of the journey toward our true authentic selves.
Dr. Nicole emphasizes that the biggest opportunities lie within our biggest challenges and encourages listeners to embrace the idea that "rejection is redirection." They explain how we often make decisions out of desperation when we're stuck in a wired, fight-or-flight state, but through reflection and self-awareness, we can begin making decisions out of inspiration that aligns with our values. This empowering episode offers tools to shift your mindset and embrace the redirection life offers. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"Our biggest opportunities lie in our biggest challenges." - Dr. Nicole
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
Links:
Unlock your true potential and start creating the life you desire — enroll in "Values Determination: Discover Who You Are" today! Learn More here: https://www.integrativeyou.health/offers/nkCsvtRJ.
Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera discusses the unexpected challenges many face after retirement, including declining health and unfulfilled dreams. She explores how long-term stress, adrenaline-driven lifestyles, and postponing personal fulfillment lead to burnout and health issues later in life. Dr. Nicole emphasizes the importance of not waiting for retirement to start living fully.
She encourages listeners to focus on what truly matters—family, relationships, and personal happiness—while balancing work and life now. Dr. Nicole highlights that life is happening in the present, and urges listeners to align their actions with their values before it's too late. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"Time waits for no one. Start living now." - Dr. Nicole
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
Links:
Interested in Concierge Integrative Medicine? Learn More here: Integrative You. Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera shares the inspiring story of her family’s spontaneous move to Italy. Despite not having citizenship or a visa, Nicole explains how their decision was driven by intuition and alignment with their personal values, allowing everything to fall into place. She highlights how trusting the process and taking bold action led to unexpected successes.
Dr. Rivera also explores the importance of making decisions out of inspiration rather than fear or desperation. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own values and motivations, emphasizing the power of intention and alignment in achieving a fulfilled, purpose-driven life. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"It's the power of your intention, the power of your alignment, and the power of your vision." - Dr. Nicole"You can't make decisions out of inspiration if you don't even know what's important to you."- Dr. Nicole
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life
Links:
Interested in Concierge Integrative Medicine? Learn More here: Integrative You. Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera explores the hidden causes behind menopausal symptoms, emphasizing that hormone imbalances often stem from issues like blood sugar dysregulation and liver dysfunction. She explains how conditions such as insulin resistance and fatty liver can exacerbate menopausal experiences and underscores the importance of addressing these root causes rather than just the symptoms.
Dr. Nicole also discusses the impact of gut health and undiagnosed infections on reproductive issues, challenging conventional approaches that focus solely on hormone replacement therapy. By understanding the body's natural adaptations to stressors, listeners can gain insights into more effective and holistic ways to manage menopause and improve overall health. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"If your liver is jacked up and your pancreas is jacked up, you're going to have hormonal issues." - Dr. Nicole
"Your body doesn't fail you. Your body adapts to the stressors that exist."- Dr. Nicole
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life
Links:
Interested in Concierge Integrative Medicine? Learn More here: Integrative You. Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera explores the impact of the environment on child development, inspired by her family's recent move to Italy. She shares insights on how her nearly three-year-old son, Quentin, has thrived through hands-on, tactile experiences, and discusses the importance of recognizing different learning styles, such as auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.
Dr. Nicole challenges the conventional approach to diagnosing developmental delays and spectrum disorders, advocating for a more individualized understanding of children's unique ways of learning and interacting with the world. She encourages parents to support their children's natural inclinations and to consider the value of physicality, creativity, and emotional intelligence in their overall development. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"We need to embrace the idea that intelligence isn’t just about book smarts, but also about how we challenge and expand our physical and creative abilities." - Dr. Nicole
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
Links:
Interested in Concierge Integrative Medicine? Learn More here: Integrative You. Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera tackles the pervasive issue of chronic fatigue and its deeper implications. Sharing personal insights from her recent move to Italy, she discusses how exhaustion often signals the body processing past stresses and misalignments. Dr. Rivera emphasizes the importance of listening to your body's feedback and understanding underlying causes, whether biochemical or lifestyle-related. She illustrates how making peace with certain life decisions can significantly alleviate physical symptoms.
Additionally, Dr. Rivera highlights the importance of identifying and aligning with your core values to reclaim energy and achieve fulfillment. She shares her journey in discovering her values, such as leadership, teaching, fun-loving spirit, and expansive adventure, and how living out of alignment with these values contributed to her fatigue. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own values and make bold, values-based decisions to enhance their quality of life. Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll learn:
Quotes:
"I'm more scared to stay stuck than I am to make bold decisions." - Dr. Nicole|
Curious about Integrative You?
Dive into Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera, where she explores the intersections of holistic health, personal growth, and living in alignment with your core values. Each episode provides insights and practical advice to help you achieve a more fulfilling and energized life.
Links:
Interested in Concierge Integrative Medicine? Learn More here: Integrative You. Got a question, want to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at (732) 810-1084.
The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.