In this episode of The Simplicity Sessions, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain, a leading expert in trauma-informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine, to discuss her groundbreaking book "Panic Proof" and her personal journey from anxiety to embodied healing.

What struck me most about our conversation was Nicole's radical honesty about her own path – from being the "expert" who had all the tools (supplements, acupuncture, pharmaceuticals, you name it!) to finding herself in what she calls "the dark circle of hell" with debilitating anxiety and insomnia. Her vulnerability in sharing how she had to burn everything to the ground and get genuinely curious about what her body was trying to tell her is both inspiring and deeply relatable.

We dive deep into:

• The profound shift from asking "what's wrong with me?" to "what is my body telling me?"

• How childhood adaptations (like being the family peacekeeper) can become anxiety triggers in adulthood

• Why having all the "right" tools sometimes isn't enough

• The power of pattern interrupts and completely surrenders in healing

• How to reclaim authorship of your own story when others have been writing it for you

This conversation is especially powerful for anyone feeling disconnected from themselves, struggling with anxiety, or navigating major life transitions. Nicole's approach beautifully bridges the gap between clinical expertise and embodied wisdom, showing us that our symptoms aren't problems to be solved – they're messages to be understood.

Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, someone on their own healing journey, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode offers a fresh perspective on anxiety and what it means to truly come home to ourselves.

Join us for this soul-nourishing conversation about reclaiming our innate wisdom and learning to trust our bodies again.

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

Connect with Guest -

Website - https://drnicolecain.com/

Instagram: @drnicolecain

Facebook: Dr. Nicole Cain

Just as exercise or medication regimens aren't one-size-fits-all, personal protocols for managing and preventing anxiety during menopause should be unique. In an interview, Dr. Cain can reveal how to:

- Understand the complex relationship between estrogen, anxiety, and (peri)menopause.

- Supplement your diet to mitigate menopause symptoms.

- Practice breathwork to manage hot flashes!

- Decode what your menopause symptoms are trying to tell you.

- Shift your perspective on menopause symptoms from problems to guideposts for healing.

This episode is sponsored by:

• St. Francis Herb Farm | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15

• Skin Essence Organics | Go to skinessence.ca and save 15% off your first order with code JENNPIKE15 /// Save 10% off every order with code JENNPIKE10

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

Programs:

• The Perimenopause Project | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• The Hormone Project Academy | jennpike.com/thehormoneproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• The Simplicity Women's Wellness Clinic | jennpike.com/wellnessclinic

• The Audacious Woman Mentorship | jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.