Elementally Healthy: Holistic Wellness

Nicole Gentile, MMS, PA-C
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Elementally Healthy explores what it truly means to heal — body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Nicole Gentile, a Physician Associate, Reiki Master, and Integrative Life Coach, this podcast bridges the gap between science and soul. Each episode blends clinical insight with holistic wisdom, weaving together evidence-based psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, nutritional awareness, herbal medicine, energy healing, and spiritual growth. From anxiety and self-sabotage to gut health, boundaries, and emotional resilience, Nicole helps listeners reconnect with their elemental nature — the part of us that already knows how to restore balance and thrive. Tune in for grounded conversations, soulful science, and practical tools to live with more clarity, vitality, and purpose. ✨ Because healing isn’t just one thing — it’s the harmony of all that we are.

  1. 12/29/2025 ·  BONUS

    Fast Food Culture of Information Convenience with Valerie Blohm

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend Valerie Blohm to casually explore something many of us are feeling but rarely slow down enough to name: the quiet cheapening of meaning in a world built for speed, convenience, and endless consumption. Valerie shares her perspective as an intuitive energy healer, while I bring mine as a medical provider trained in neuroscience, psychiatry, and mental wellness. Together, we reflect not only as professionals, but as parents and humans living inside an overstimulated system that delivers information through a fire hose without ever allowing us the time or resistance required to truly absorb it. We talk about what happens when learning is outsourced, when practices are shortened, when depth is replaced with efficiency, and when algorithms feed us what we think we want instead of what our nervous systems actually need to process and absorb. From bite-sized education and instant expertise to the loss of embodied practice, struggle, and integration, we examine how this pattern runs directly counter to our neurophysiologic evolution. The human brain was not designed to grow through passive consumption. Learning, regulation, creativity, and wisdom require time, repetition, emotional engagement, and effort. Without resistance, there is no meaningful neuroplasticity. Without process, there is no integration. Without struggle, there is no depth. This conversation invites a bigger question: in our rush to optimize, automate, and accelerate everything, are we actually losing the very pathways that create meaning, mastery, and humanity itself? This episode is for anyone who feels mentally full but spiritually undernourished, overstimulated but under-integrated, and hungry for a return to learning that honors time, effort, and the human nervous system. #overstimulated #overwhelm #fastfoodculture #misinformation #neuroplasticity #mastery #theprocess **in no way is this episode meant to shame or shun anyone on the influencer or consumer end - it’s purpose is to caution both crowds, especially consumers, of our biological need to slow down and actually learn (from an evidence based neuropsychiatric perspective) with intention - without sacrificing nuance, context, depth, or value.**

    1h 13m

  2. 12/27/2025

    HRT Support for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

    Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking, nail rubbing, hair pulling, eyelash pulling, or scalp picking are not random habits. They are patterned responses the nervous system turns to when it is overwhelmed, understimulated, anxious, or carrying emotions it has not yet learned to process. Most people don’t start these behaviors because they “want to.” They start them because, in a moment of stress or tension, the behavior offered relief. A sense of control. A quieting of the noise inside. A familiar anchor when everything else felt chaotic. That first moment of relief becomes a loop. Not because the habit is good for you, but because it is predictable. And the nervous system always prefers predictable over unfamiliar. This is why BFRBs are so often wrapped in shame. You know you don’t want to keep doing it, yet the urge feels automatic. But shame is not a treatment plan. Shame keeps the cycle hidden and strengthens it. Understanding the urge is what begins to interrupt it. his is where Habit Reversal Training (HRT) becomes powerful. It helps you slow down the automatic moment, catch the urge before the behavior happens, understand your emotional and sensory triggers, and teach your body a new way to regulate. HRT does not judge the behavior. It retrains the nervous system. After 15 years in dermatology and psychodermatology, I offer HRT because I have seen how deeply these behaviors affect emotional wellbeing, skin and hair health, confidence, and daily functioning. And I’ve seen how much transformation is possible when people finally feel understood instead of ashamed. If this resonates, and you want support for yourself or your child, I invite you to tune into this episode and if things continue to resonate, schedule a discovery call with me here: https://elementalhealthcoaching.as.me We can explore what you are experiencing, what your goals are, and whether HRT is the right next step for your healing. You deserve tools that actually work for your nervous system. And you do not have to navigate this alone. You can also find links to apps and self help resources here (I’ll be adding to them as I vet more - feel free to reach out with recommendations): Keen2 “Habit Aware” https://amzn.to/44IxbPV Keen2 support App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keen2-track-trichotillomania/id1462653287 Skin pick app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skinpick-dermatillomania-app/id1133008140 For Nail Biting: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nail-guard/id6751829815

    41 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Don’t Let Worry Get You Stuck - Tips from a Life Coach

    Worry has a way of keeping us stuck—looping on “what ifs” instead of moving toward what matters. In this episode, I share six practical, science-based strategies from my life coaching practice to help calm your nervous system, reframe your thoughts, and move from worry into values-aligned action. These easy techniques are designed for anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or indecisive who wants to find more clarity and peace of mind. Learn how to stop overthinking, regulate your nervous system, and take constructive action that supports your goals and wellbeing. When we understand that worry is not a feeling but a behavior we can change, we take our power back. Listen to discover how to shift from fear-based thinking to intentional, grounded living. This episode is dedicated to my sister-in-law, life coach, and superstar, Brandilyn Tebo, who held a mirror up for me when I needed it a few years back - reminding me that I was never stuck, no matter how much worry convinced me that that was the case. Keywords: anxiety relief, mindfulness, mental health, life coaching, CBT tools, grounding techniques, emotional regulation, stress management, holistic health, personal growth, wellness podcast, mindset shift, self development

    32 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    The Secret Language of Skin: How Pigment Reflects Stress, Immunity and the Nervous System

    Have you ever wondered why your skin changes color during stress, inflammation, trauma, or hormonal shifts? In this episode, we decode the hidden language of melanocytes and how pigment is far more than cosmetic. It is a biological communication system linking the immune system, nervous system, and skin. As a Dermatology PA and psychodermatology clinician, I see daily how conditions like hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, acne and acne scarring, neurofibromatosis, and post-inflammatory pigment changes (including from eczema, psoriasis, and stress) tell a deeper story about what the body is experiencing beneath the surface. In this episode, you will learn: Why pigment is a biofeedback system, not just a color How melanocytes respond to the brain, immune system, and stress hormones Why chronic inflammation and cortisol alter hyperpigmentation patterns How neurocutaneous conditions like neurofibromatosis showcase skin-brain links The connection between trauma, oxidative stress, and vitiligo progression Evidence-based strategies dermatology uses to support pigment balance and healing Integrative and Psychoderm-aligned approaches that support both skin and the nervous system Who is this episode for: If you are curious about how the skin speaks, if you work in dermatology or mental health, or if you have personally experienced pigment changes in the skin, this episode offers a new lens to understand what your skin may be trying to tell you. Whether you are a clinician, a beauty or skin-care enthusiast, or someone on a healing journey with acne, vitiligo, melasma, eczema, or scarring, this episode will expand your understanding. Links: ​Skin Barrier Spotlight Elemental Blog Post​Over-the-counter Dermatologist Favorites for Barrier Support (Body)​Over-the-counter Dermatologist Favorites for Barrier Support (Face)​Over-the-counter Dermatologist picks for Hyperpigmentation & Melasma Evidence-Based Sources Referenced Slominski et al. Melanocytes as neuroendocrine cells of the skin. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14663414/ Arck and Paus. The neuroimmunology of stress and skin. Nat Rev Immunol https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15688031/ Ezzedine et al. Vitiligo. Lancet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23850462/ Gawkrodger. Neurofibromatosis type 1 and skin findings. BMJ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17202228/ Hernández-Buenrostro et al. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: Pathogenesis and management. Dermatol Ther https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32145194/ Mueller et al. Psychodermatology in clinical practice. Clin Dermatol https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31543251/ Keywords: hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, neurofibromatosis, Psychoderm, acne, acne scarring, melanocytes, pigment changes in skin, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, mind skin connection, psychodermatology, neuroimmune skin axis, skin and stress, the secret language of skin, the hidden language of melanocytes

    27 min

  5. 09/29/2025

    Trumped-Up Tylenol Misfire & RFK’s Genetics Gibberish

    In this episode, we explore the controversial discussion around aacetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and its possible links to autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent expressions. We draw on evidence based medicine, and examine what the science actually shows… And what it doesn’t. We also unpack the public debate, fueled by figures like RFK Junior, separating data from opinion and clarifying the strength and limitations of existing research. My goal is to help you discern between agenda-driven rhetoric, misguided misinformation and appropriate attribution of data. To help you understand the difference between correlation and causation. If you’re not familiar with the hierarchy of evidence based medicine, that’s terrific because the point of this episode is to help you understand the difference between different kinds of research and the different value that specific kind of studies hold. This episode breaks it down, because everyone deserves to have the tools to be able to discern and process information when someone they are expected to get their information from says “studies show”. This episode is not medical advice but an educational look at how evidence is framed, debated, and applied in both mainstream medicine and public discourse. If you’ve ever wondered whether headlines linking Tylenol, pregnancy, autism, and adhd reflect fact or fear, this episode will help you navigate the noise with clarity and compassion. Axelsson O, Hållstam A, Lundholm C, et al. Acetaminophen use during pregnancy and risk of autism and intellectual disability: Nationwide cohort and sibling control study. JAMA. 2024;331(4):309-319. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.28239. Bauer AZ, Swan SH, Kriebel D, Liew Z, Taylor HS, Bornehag CG, Jensen TK, Olesen C, Wolff MS, Engel SM, et al. Paracetamol use during pregnancy — a call for precautionary action. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2021 Dec;17(12):757-766. doi:10.1038/s41574-021-00553-7.

    39 min

  6. 09/05/2023 ·  BONUS

    Energy Body Series: Root Chakra Guided Meditation with Sound Healing

    Join Reiki Master Teacher and Holistic Health Coach, Nicole Gentile MMS, PA-C for a short guided mediation / prayer of gratitude focusing on Root Chakra (Muladhara) Energy. This prayer was created during a myalgic encephalomyelitis attack brought on by an acute covid infection. It was made with the intention of holding space for seen and unseen disabilities. Wishing all peace, security, and health to support your highest good. Namaste.

    10 min

  7. 07/25/2023

    Reiki Roundup with Devi Healing Part 1

    Join Nicole Gentile, Physician Associate, Certified Nutritional Therapist, Reiki Master and Holistic Health Coach & Valerie Blohm, Sound Healer, Yoga Practitioner, Animal Intuitive, Reiki Master Teacher, and owner of Devi Healing Spiritual shop: https://www.devi-healing.com/ for Part 1 of a conversation about the application of Reiki in Modern Medicine and healing; what Reiki does and does NOT do; Benefits of Reiki; and recurring past life dreams and the process of spirituality making itself known. This is an informal conversation intended to share perspectives and compare and contrast between evidence based approaches and spirituality. If you’re using Spotify, feel free to ask questions or leave comments and shares to be worked into future shows! Sharing is caring 💜 and can support a global community. 🌎🙏

    1h 8m

  8. 06/17/2023

    Energy Healing Series: Root Chakra Part 2

    Join Nicole Gentile, MMS, Physician Associate, Nutritional Therapist, and Reiki Master Teacher as she discusses how you can physiologically and energetically nourish your Root Chakra, or First Chakra energy. Learn mudras, mantras, asanas, exercises, frequencies, and foods to support your Muladhara. And consider what parenting a child, or even your inner child (from an Internal Family Systems perspective) might look like with a focus on Root Chakra energy. Show Notes: Muladhara mudra visual with step by step cues - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-mudras-to-unlock-your-7-chakras

    55 min
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Elementally Healthy explores what it truly means to heal — body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Nicole Gentile, a Physician Associate, Reiki Master, and Integrative Life Coach, this podcast bridges the gap between science and soul. Each episode blends clinical insight with holistic wisdom, weaving together evidence-based psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, nutritional awareness, herbal medicine, energy healing, and spiritual growth. From anxiety and self-sabotage to gut health, boundaries, and emotional resilience, Nicole helps listeners reconnect with their elemental nature — the part of us that already knows how to restore balance and thrive. Tune in for grounded conversations, soulful science, and practical tools to live with more clarity, vitality, and purpose. ✨ Because healing isn’t just one thing — it’s the harmony of all that we are.

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