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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

How to Go Beyond the Burn Out: Part 1

In this episode of The Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick discuss the dreaded burnout… a symptom of nonstop hard work that we’re all too familiar with. They chat through their own personal experience with burnout and provide actionable tips to implement into your day to avoid it! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
0:51 Dr. Nicole’s personal experience with burnout
3:29 How to go from the emotional limbic brain to the executive brain to make conscious decisions
4:32 The importance of thinking time
8:50 Determining the structure of your day
9:46 High productive actions vs. Low productive actions
10:54 The BIGGEST player when combating burnout
13:40 How to set structure… but not go too far
17:22 Inspire, fulfill, empower: how to reclaim these words
18:00 ROI: multitasking
23:27 Why resentment or pushback happens
25:30 Intermittent fasting vs. breakfast

Integrative Medicine For Entrepreneurs: Self-Care For the CEO

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, the doctors outline the difference between traditional business coaching versus the approach they take at Integrative Growth Institute. When the CEO & leadership team aren’t thriving, neither is the business. Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole will walk you through case studies of entrepreneurial patients and the results they achieved. Listen through the end to hear how your ego, goals & values dictate the success of your business.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
1:31 Biohacking for entrepreneurs
4:13 The common thread in coaching programs
6:00 Energy is bidirectional
7:00, 9:15 Case Studies
10:50 “Traditional” business coaching
12:33 Why integrative medicine needs to be part of business
14:46 Making money while not sacrificing yourself
16:40 Dr. Nicole’s AHA moment
19:00 Energy balance
23:18 Evaluating your business + employees
25:40 How we can help at IGI (hint: not everyone has the same goals)
31:00 Ego vs. Grounded in reality

Why You’re Not Getting Results from Exercise

From FitCrawlers - exercise event
This special episode is from Dr. Nicole’s talk to the FitCrawler audience exercise event. Dr. Nicole explains WHY you may not be seeing results from exercise even though you’re putting in the work! Hint: there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in your body that could be slowing your progress. Listen to this episode to learn about blood sugar control, the blood work indicator to look out for, and the signs of a clogged lymph.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 Dr. Nicole’s intro
6:20 Have you settled with these symptoms?
8:40 The downfall of specialties 
14:21 Blood sugar rollercoaster
18:35 The marker that ISN’T run in your blood work (but should be)
19:05 What are toxins?
25:00 What to look out for
28:23 Is your thyroid in a bad neighborhood?
29:50 Intermittent fasting
34:50 Living in a different era

Scar Release & Body Work in FM

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole share the rarely discussed topic of scar tissue and how it plays a role in emotional blockages. They talk about meridians and how functional medicine goes beyond biochemistry. Dr. Nick shares a case study about a patient whose scar tissue work led to an amazing recovery path in a truly transformative way.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
2:53 How functional medicine is like conventional medicine
3:39 Case Study from Dr. Nick
8:30 How this patient got her life back
9:39 Dr. Nicole’s counterpoint
12:40 Acupuncture’s purpose
19:00 Lymph & scar tissue
24:30 Laser hair removal & tattoos

Do You Have a ”Small Bladder” or Painful Periods? It Could Be Interstitial Cystitis Ft. FM Practitioner Grace Farren

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole is joined by Functional Medicine Practitioner Grace to discuss interstitial cystitis which is a symptom of a larger root cause. If you’ve ever been accused of having a small bladder, experienced a C-section, or have fluid retention around your knees and ankles, this episode is for you.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
4:46 What causes adhesions
6:05 Hernias & mesh recalls
14:42 Case study relating to gut issues
16:45 Aging & your liver
18:32 Where are your adrenals?
24:41 Your body & fermentation
30:57 The spleen meridian

Debunking “The Hustle”... Are you addicted to your stress hormones?

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole ask the hard question, “are you addicted to your stress hormones?” Society tends to hype up the hustle but at what point does it become detrimental to your health? Tune in to hear how your stress hormones affect your health (hunger, fertility, etc.) and what steps you can take to regain balance.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
4:05 Considering your relationships 
5:32 Becoming “unbalanced”
6:28 Rewiring your brain & body
8:19 Evolution, hunter-gatherers & being in survival mode
14:38 All-or-nothing vs. choices
16:45 Are you serving yourself first?
23:25 Step 1: acknowledgment
27:00 Affirmations

The Art of Being Purposeful Ft. Marina Suholutsky

In this crossover episode from The Integrative Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Nick interviews his friend and colleague, Marina Suholutsky. They discuss the art of being purposeful and how being purposeful differs from being motivated. Marina hosts a workshop on getting clarity around your purpose and sheds light on how blind spots combined with outside programming might get in your way.Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2021