Integrative You Radio

Demartini Series: From Grief To Growth

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick is joined by former IWG Client Services Director, Valerie LaBarbera with a new addition to the Demartini Series; The path from suffering & Grief to healing and Growth. Being a Human Behavior specialist Dr. Nick uncovers the challenges that are packed with grief and how it affects not only our health but also our relationships. He briefs us on how to develop a growth mindset using the Demartini method and move out of the fixed & toxic mindset.
Valerie shares with us how stepping out of negative emotions make us more observant and aware of those around us. Listen to the full episode to learn more!Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
1:30 Unbalance emotions limit our potential
4:00 Society hasn’t taught us how to grow
5:09 The Demartini Method
11:33 For every action, there’s an equal & opposite reaction
15:38 Supporting the challenges of those around you
16:15 We can only control three things in our lives
20:44 Beliefs are drivers of what creates our emotions
24:06 Why do we need to learn ourselves first?
25:37 Debunking the myths around grief
35:17 Valerie briefs us on the Top three takeaways
38:06 Make a list of everything you perceive missing
45:57 IWG’s way to learn and grow
48:27 Dr. Nick answers to What to do when you’rein the thick of it with grief? 

Encore Episode : A Non-linear Path to Healing

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole is joined by a dear friend Nerissa. Nerissa shares her recent health journey and how the path to healing hasn’t been just quick fixes or random medkits but more of a self-exploration. She talks about how she helped herself feel better and didn't depend on conventional medicine or others to heal her.
Dr. Nicole breaks down how a linear approach isn’t the answer when we hit a plateau. She shares with us the integrative ways and how we need to look at our body’s health as a whole instead of going for THAT one pill or single homeopathy. Tune in to the whole episode for more info!Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
1:53 What sparked Nerissa’s health journey
4:13 Moving out from a linear approach
5:33 Subtracting all types of toxins from your life
6:06 Nerissa’s amazing 76-hour long fast
8:03 Toxic lifestyle and Toxic people
10:23 Caring for yourself is caring for those around you
16:14 It’s not just the diet, It’s the exercise as well
23:43 No one can fix you unless you play an active role in it
25:33 Addictive behaviors in our lifestyle
33:13 The pressure of being someone we are not
34:33 Relationships and doing what’s best for your partner
39:21 Grief and what people think of it
43:18 It is all about balance and shifting the mindset

Your Hormones Might Not Be To Blame

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick unfold the widely spread misconceptions about hormones. Hormones have a bad rap: they get blamed for so many things but it’s often not the root cause or the only issue present.Dr. Nicole digs deep into the types of testing that are best for uncovering the foundational issues that act as a stem for irregular hormone levels. She also discusses the many things that are influencing our hormone levels and how conventional medicine is just a quick fix. Listen to the full episode to learn more!Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:44 People’s hormones are usually off 
5:53 Supplements and herbs are just a ‘temporary relief’
6:23 Things influencing our hormones
9:34 Fight or flight mode puts hormones on the back burner
10:18 The deficiencies that lead to hormonal imbalance
12:29 There’s no way it’s JUST hormones
13:13 Hormonal effects on menstrual cycle
15:50 IWG’s approach to low-grade infections
22:26 Stress is all perception 
25:33 Most people utilize ‘dopamine high’ to overcome stress hormones
28:06 It’s impossible to balance out a neurological problem with a chemical fix
32:33 How blood sugar can impact hormones
35:34 Better testing will decipher the foundational issues in the body

It’s Not All Sunshine & Rainbows: How Weather Affects Your Mood

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera will discuss the MANY contributing factors that affect your mood. As we head into the colder months, the impacts of Seasonal Affective Disorder could be on the horizon for you. But a S.A.D diagnosis isn’t telling the whole story. You will learn how blood sugar, brain health, diet, and the environment directly affect your mental health and what you can do today for a happier tomorrow (cheesy but true). Dr. Nicole will dig deep into the difference between serotonin and dopamine issues and explain the trickle-down effect your cortisol levels could be having on your “happiness”. She will also debunk the common myths associated with mood imbalances. This episode is packed full of actionable tips and will really help you understand the importance of leveraging better testing to identify how your biochemistry and mental health are connected.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
3:44 Why are so many people being failed by conventional (or even functional) medicine?
12:57 The true definition of S.A.D. and a real-life example
15:05 The blood sugar crisis that’s affecting 90% of the population.
19:56 The huge difference between serotonin and dopamine’s impact on your mood
20:11 What a TRUE serotonin issue looks like
24:03 Feeding our dopamine deficiencies
26:20 Sleep issues and “cortisol stimulating” activities are another piece of the serotonin puzzle
30:59 You can have the most fantastic gut in the world but it’s not the end all be all
33:26 Lack of vitamin d or lack of social interaction?
36:22 Blue light and your diet’s impact on your mood.
40:23 Better testing and better solutions (therapy and antidepressants are not the only options)
45:50 The differences between functional and integrative medicine 

How to Turn Your Food Into Medicine

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera and Integrative Practitioner, Grace Farren uncover the leading causes of stress in the body, how inflammation can present itself, and the food-as-medicine approach to countering inflammation. 
You will also learn the ins and outs of detoxification through food (hint: it's more than sprinkling charcoal on everything!) as well as what food CAN'T fix. Dr. Nicole and Grace will touch on the integrative testing approach they practice at IWG that ranges from food allergies to hormonal imbalances and much, much more.
This episode of IWR was originally recorded and released as a live webinar. Click the links below to access Grace’s grocery shopping guide and superfood checklist!
Grocery Shopping
Superfood ChecklistInterested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
02:56 Dr. Nicole’s frustrations with nutrition
09:18 How your food can create toxic overload
11:03 Why no diet is forever
14:07 Leveraging strategy in your diet and nutrition 
18:26 Why all superfoods are not always “super”
23:49 All wine is not created equal
30:04 Real food, fake food
32:41 Want to make the changes? Take it piece by piece
35:26 Natural flavors: the kiss of death 
39:56 Choosing the right animal proteins
46:44 Why you can’t digest fiber
52:01 Getting back to REAL food 
1:02:51 Food can heal you or hurt you
1:15:36 IWG’s approach to nutrition, testing, and healing

Physical Symptoms created by Emotional Stress? It, Let‘s Eat Pizza (Encore Episode)

In this encore episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick discuss the toll stress can have on your physical health. Spoiler alert: It’s not all in your head! The couple discusses how stress, trauma, and emotions are a huge foundational roadblock for so many of us and the positive impacts letting go of those stressors can have on the body. It’s not just about the right diet, the right supplements, or the “best doctor” - sometimes it’s about peeling back the layers.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between emotional stressors and physical symptoms. And, if this stress is playing an integral role in your health, how do you combat it? Maybe you should “screw it, just eat pizza” but then again, maybe not...
Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
01:12 The biggest thing holding your health back
03:43 The “screw it” mindset and your mind’s healing power
09:30 Limitations of subjective medicine and one size fits all protocols
12:31 How our human programming sets us back from healing 
14:18 Connecting your biochemistry with mental and emotional stressors.
17:03 “Screw it and eat the pizza” but only in the name of balance
22:29 If you’re ignoring your emotional stressors, your body is keeping score
26:01 Talk therapy and medication aren’t the only options. What is the best way for YOU to release your emotional stressors? 
29:07 Create balance by knowing more about your own body

Encore Episode: Melatonin; The Master Detoxifier of the Brain

Melatonin is commonly associated with sleep. However, unknown to most people, it also plays a major role in detoxifying our brain. Join Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they discuss how melatonin contributes to neurological health and how it can be positively leveraged under the supervision of a physician.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021Noteworthy Time Stamps:
02:26 How melatonin and cortisol levels are supposed to work
04:00 Tips for balancing your melatonin levels
12:56 The gut-brain connection’s impact on sleep
14:06 What causes your melatonin production to decrease? 
27:27 How to take supplement your melatonin to serve you

Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy Part 2

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Tara Pollifrone continue the conversation into birthing, breastfeeding, post-birth health, and vaccinations.As parents-to-be, women often get blanket advice like “avoid a c-section” or “breastfeeding is good” but how do you determine what is really best for you and your baby? Dr. Nicole explores Tara’s knowledge base as an expectant mother and provides insight on how to navigate these post-birth questions and begin making medical decisions for your child.During the conversation, the two discuss some of the unknown aspects of breastfeeding as well as the impact a mother’s energetic and emotional state can have on their baby. Dr. Nicole also explains her reasons for choosing home birth and how women who must have c-sections can boost their baby’s immunity. Finally, Dr. Nicole digs deep into the development of the immune system and how her baby's immune-boosting toolbox consists of much more than antibiotics and vaccines.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021

Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy Part 1

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole speaks to the fellow expectant mother and Life Coach, Tara Pollifrone. Together, they get real and raw about some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding the journey from pregnancy to infancy. Dr. Nicole discusses the obstacles to conception you may not realize and how to take an integrative approach to prenatal and pregnancy nutrition. During this conversation, Dr. Nicole helps expectant mothers understand how to maximize their health in order to maximize the health of their babies. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Nicole and Tara share some of their personal pregnancy and birthing choices and discuss how to navigate making informed decisions that uphold your individual values.Stay tuned for the next episode where Dr. Nicole and Tara continue the conversation and discuss how your birthing plan can impact your baby’s immune system, the unfortunate realities of breastfeeding, and vaccinations...Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:10 How Tara discovered Integrative Wellness Group
6:01 Understanding how our bodies differ from one another
8:35 Tara shares her journey of pregnancy & healing
10:56 Obstacles to conception you may not be thinking about
14:22 Aspects of pregnancy and birth that contribute to your baby’s healthy immune system
21:05 The root cause of your morning sickness, acid reflux, and more
25:32 The “pregnancy palette” can transfer to your children

Back To The Basics: Having An Identity & A Vision ft. Brendan Vermeire

In this part two episode of The Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole chats with Brendan Vermeire of Metabolic Solutions. The two cover their personal experience with toxics, abnormal but commonly accepted symptoms, and how they were introduced to functional medicine. Brendan provides insight on the misconception that illness is physical, when in fact it can and very often is psycho-emotional. Dr. Nicole shares a patient's story on Lyme disease, identity, and how having a future vision can affect your healing.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:15 Daily toxin exposure
3:26 Why Brendan got in functional medicine
7:17 “Normal” symptoms that aren’t so normal
10:40 A bruise to the nervous system
19:08 Badge of honor dilemma 
21:05 Lyme disease & identity
23:00 Why you need to have a vision

Back To The Basics: The Gut-Brain Connection ft. Brendan Vermeire

In this part 1 episode of The Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole chats with Brendan Vermeire, Mental Health Scientist & Certified Health Practitioner who has a background in fitness. Brendan shares his unique journey starting as a Navy Seal who was released from duty due to a pre-existing medical condition and how he transitioned into health & fitness. Brendan’s personal experience with mental health drove him to pursue a career in the industry.
Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:20 Brendan’s journey
13:00 Gut-brain connection
23:30 Challenging conventional medicine & common beliefs
25:00 Manipulation of pathways

If you have a pulse, you have a parasite

In today’s episode of the Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses the true definition of a parasite and the sources of parasites that you may not have even considered. She also discusses several myths and common misconceptions about parasites. Dr. Nicole shares her own surprising experience with parasites and sheds light on why not all are bad. Meanwhile, Dr. Nick gives us an insight into the tests and protocols used to safely detoxify and say goodbye to your parasitic friends.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:57 How we get exposed to parasites
6:05 Infested sources & foods
08:40 The neurological impact of parasites
10:47 Not all parasites are bad
18:04 How Cellcore helped Dr. Nicole
26:03 Dr. Nick sheds light on enemas & colonics
34:10 The full moon’s impact on parasites
38:50 How parasites hijack your behavior

Parasites & Your Vagus Nerve

In this episode of the Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole is joined by Dr. Stephanie Canestraro of the Vagus Clinic to discuss the issue with industry specialists, their personal histories dealing with parasites, and the often overlooked vagus nerve! Dr. Stephanie shares how she got into functional medicine and how nasal parasites propelled her journey. Dr. Nicole discusses the vagus nerve connection and IWG’s tool in regulating this pathway.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:29 Dr. Stephanie’s journey
9:15 Uncovering the foundational issue
10:22 Branches of medicine
12:33 Muscle testing & “woo woo” medicine
18:30 Learning from your patients
19:30 Dispelling myths & the lowdown on parasites
23:00 Nasal worms
36:32 Vagus nerve

Daily Dose of TOXINS: Part 2

Dr. Nicole & Grace are jumping straight back into the concerning daily dose of toxins that most people are unaware of in this episode of the Integrative Entrepreneur. The duo covers everything from powdered eggs to Bluelight & botox to collagen peptides. Listen now to hear how to detoxify from these everyday toxins.
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
1:24 Diving straight into coffee concerns
4:15 Food storage & mold
6:00 We are what our food eats
10:16 Sad truth about eggs
11:00 Household items & outdoor toxins
13:00 High fructose corn syrup
17:30 Jaime Oliver sugar talk
19:13 We eat fries too
19:40 Technology
20:30 Bluelight & your skin
23:00 Collagen

Daily Dose of TOXINS: Part 1

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Grace walk through a typical day for most people… laced with toxins. They’re diving into part 1 of this episode by exposing unknown irritants and underscoring the mantra “you don’t know what you don’t know.” Listen through the end to hear about the potential toxins you’re being exposed to on a daily… and solutions to eliminating them. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:47 Where to start… how to eat & your day-to-day
4:00 Everyone’s a liar
6:14 Familial aspect
9:34 Overlooked toxin from your environment
13:15 What they’re doing to conventional celery
17:30 Morning through midday assessment

The Solution to Burn Out… You’re Doing Too Much! Part 2

In this episode, Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole tackle the dreaded “D” word that every burnt-out entrepreneur fears. They walk you through delegation as a leader: which tasks to take off your plate, who to lean on, and how your business can thrive with this approach. Hear about Dr. Nicole’s personal AHA moment which turned their business on its head… for the better. The duo will teach actionable items to implement for a successful delegation roll-out to get you out of the burnout rut.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
1:39 The dreaded little word to beat your burnout
2:49 Dr. Nick’s analogy of burnout
4:55 How the number of employees affects how your business
6:11 ScalingUp & Dr. Nicole’s aha moment
8:04 How values contribute to your burnout 
11:33 The 3 reasons why you’re not delegating
17:35 Helicopter bosses
20:10 Hierarchy in your business & department visionaries
22:06 How to lovingly have the hard conversation 
24:56 Accountability