Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins

Holly interviews Dr. Nima Rahmany, a chiropractor and transitional anxiety mentor. Dr. Nima takes a 360-degree, mind-body approach to emotional and physical wellness, informed by his own healing journey and 20+ years of experience in the field. In this episode, Holly and Dr. Nima discuss: 

• Why Dr. Nima moved away from traditional chiropractic
• How adolescent bullying affected his personal and career development
• The heartbreaking wakeup call that led Dr. Nima to change his approach and integrate personal development into his care
• Why nervous system healing must be foundational to all other forms of healing
• Dr. Nima's Overview Method, an integrative approach that combines the best of body-based somatic experiencing and breathwork, as well as cognitive restructuring and coaching
• Why changing our habits rarely works (unless we do this thing first) 
• How our past manifests in our physical body
• Why letting go of victim mentality is a crucial first step in healing

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

If you're struggling with anxiety, panic, and uncertainty during these times, you're not alone. In this episode, Holly shares the three practices that have been the most helpful to her over the last several days, in hopes that they will help you, too. Here's what's covered: 

• The 7-word mantra you can always come back to
• What you need to know about being an HSP or empath in these times
• Why social media is a double-edged sword, and a simple formula for monitoring your media consumption

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Haters! Unfortunately, they're a part of the healing journey. Just when you're feeling good about yourself and what you're doing, someone will come along and crap on your parade, or make you feel bad about your healthy choices. Don't let the naysaying get you off track. In this episode, Holly shares her best tips for navigating confrontation and discomfort, including: 

• The only question that matters when someone criticizes you
• What you're really afraid of when someone disapproves of your choices
• Healing limbo: what it is, and why it's OK
• Lies your brain will tell you to get you off track
• Why you can't just change habits (and what you have to change instead)

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

In this episode, Holly talks about the sneaky reason that so many of us self-sabotage, and why we get stuck in this defeating cycle. She also answers an important question: how can we know when it's time to quit, or change directions? Here's what's covered: 

• The well-intentioned, "smart" thing we do that keeps us stuck
• How to listen to your inner compass when you're surrounded by noise
• How to overcome shiny object syndrome
• Holly's 5-step process for actually following through on any goal
• How to know when it's time to quit, or if you're letting yourself off the hook too early

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Ever look at someone and think they're lucky, they got life handed to them, and everything must be super easy for them? In this episode, Holly shares why that's usually not the case, and the (truly nauseating) secret to success. Here's what's covered: 

• The #1 thing all big goals have in common
• Why fear isn't always a sign to stop
• How to talk back to the jerk in your brain
• The two types of regret ("oh well" vs. "what if")
• Why it's never helpful to assume people have it easy
• Important questions to ask your future self 

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

In this episode, Holly talks about the #1 thought that keeps people stuck. (Hint: you've probably had this thought before, and you might be having this thought multiple times per day.) Here's what's covered: 

• The thought that's responsible for most self-sabotage
• Signs you're suffering from "shiny object syndrome"
• How to gently shift your mindset in a way that doesn't feel fake
• Why "thoughts create things" isn't woo at all
• An analogy that will change the way you see goals forever

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Holly interviews Dawson Church, PhD, author of Mind to Matter and many other classics in the field of energy psychology. Dawson takes a scientific, researched-based approach to topics like manifestation and the law of attraction, making these principles accessible to even the most skeptical minds. In this episode, Holly and Dawson discuss: 

• Why so many people are turned off by manifestation and the law of attraction
• The limits of "the woo," and what you can and can't achieve with thought alone
• How manifestation applies to health and wellness, and why you can't achieve total wellness without examining your mindset
• Fascinating case studies from people who have healed primarily through mindset and energy work
• Why being naive and "in the dark" about your goals can be a tremendous gift
• How to approach healing without bypassing emotions, trauma, or spiritual lessons
• What Dawson thinks of 5G wireless radiation and its effects on our health

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Holly interviews Natalie Ryan Hebert, a fellow Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. Natalie specializes in RTT Hypnotherapy for PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and other premenstrual mood symptoms. In this episode, Holly and Natalie discuss: 

• Natalie's personal journey with debilitating PMDD symptoms
• How Natalie "accidentally" healed her premenstrual mood issues with RTT
• The window of sensitivity that occurs during a woman's monthly cycle
• Emotional inflammation — what it is and ways to heal it
• Why diet and lifestyle changes aren't always the "end-all, be-all" answer for hormonal issues
• The messages of PMS and PMDD, and what these symptoms can teach us
• Fascinating case studies and success stories from Natalie's RTT practice

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Holly interviews Cameo Pierce, NTP about how to manage your time when life is pulling you in dozens of directions. As a full-time working professional and wellness enthusiast, Cameo has learned how to build balance into her life, and she loves to help other women do the same. As part of the #getyourishtogether series, they're talking about:

• Why time management is essential in today's world
• Time management as part of a holistic healing journey
• How managing your schedule creates more joy and less stress
• Cameo's actionable tips, tricks, and hacks for creating a schedule that works
• How to build in flexibility so you don't feel chained to your to-do list

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Holly interviews Mayda Poc, a career and life coach. In this episode, they talk about how crucial it is to find meaning in your work, no matter what you do. If you're feeling "stuck" in your job, this is a must-listen! As part of the #getyourishtogether series, they're talking all things work and wellness, including: 

• Mayda's shift from the fast-paced financial world to life and business coaching
• How a cancer diagnosis woke her up and changed the course of her life
• Why you should know what your core values are, and how to apply them to your career
• The big difference between "hard work" and working hard 
• How to tell when a job truly isn't a good fit
• Appreciation vs. gratitude, and how this subtle shift can change everything
• How to apply the system of Human Design to your career choices
• How to use personality quizzes as a guide, instead of a bible 

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Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"