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In this episode of Integrative You Radio, Dr. Nicole delves into the crucial topic of stress and its profound impact on our lives. She begins by highlighting the prevalence of stress in modern society and how many of us have come to normalize it. Dr. Nicole explores the interconnectedness of stress, anxiety, and our physical and biochemical well-being. She emphasizes how our beliefs, often shaped by early experiences and societal conditioning, influence our thoughts, emotions, and overall mental health.
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nicole challenges the prevailing notion that chronic stress is an inevitable part of life. She underscores the significance of reevaluating our belief systems and their impact on our mental and physical health. Tune in to the full episode to learn more!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a 
call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
What you’ll learn:    
Beliefs shape stress: Our beliefs deeply influence how we respond to stress, impacting our thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
Pause for clarity: Taking short breaks to detach and reflect can help us break the cycle of chronic stress and improve mental health.
Mind and body matter: Achieving well-being involves addressing both mental and physical aspects, such as meditation to calm the mind and understanding the biochemical effects of stress.
Quotes: 
“Stress is just part of life, and you just have to figure out how to handle it." - Dr. Nicole
"You're not creating your life; you're creating more of what you don't want."  - Dr. Nicole
 

In this episode of Integrative View Radio, Dr. Nicole takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of pancreatic function, diabetes, and the psychosomatic connections to pancreatic dysfunction. Dr. Nicole explains the foundational reasons behind pancreatic dysfunction, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the pancreas with the liver, small intestine, and overall digestive health. She highlights how issues in the mouth and stomach can lead to a cascade of problems that eventually affect the pancreas, leading to conditions like diabetes and pancreatitis.
In addition to providing valuable insights into pancreatic health, Dr. Nicole touches on the concept of how our values and societal influences can affect our overall well-being. She discusses the importance of staying true to one's authentic self and the potential impact of living out of alignment with one's core values. This episode offers a holistic perspective on pancreatic health and encourages listeners to consider both physical and emotional aspects of well-being for a comprehensive approach to health and vitality.
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a 
call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
What you’ll learn:
Interconnected Organs: The pancreas is closely linked to the liver and small intestine, with digestive and oral health playing crucial roles in its function.
Hidden Factors Impact Health: Besides diet, issues like an overloaded liver and psychosomatic influences can affect pancreatic health significantly.
Stay True to Values: Living authentically, in alignment with personal values, is vital for overall well-being, affecting both physical and emotional health.
Quotes: 
“If we have poor oral health, there is a probability that that is coming from the stomach." - Dr. Nicole
"Your liver is a giant filter. Your kidneys are also a filter. And we go through life, getting exposed to chemicals on a day to day basis."  - Dr. Nicole

Welcome to another episode of Integrative You Radio! Dr. Nicole will guide us through the complex world of chemical exposure and its effects on our well-being. Using a real case study involving a young individual with a history of migraines and exposure to a green substance used on golf courses, we explore the links between his health challenges and the chemicals present in his environment. Unveiling the toxic compounds such as Paris Green, an arsenic-based insecticide, and other common chemicals used in golf course maintenance, Dr. Nicole will delve into the potential dangers they pose to vital systems like the liver, kidneys, respiratory and digestive systems, and even the pineal gland. This episode serves as a stark reminder that these chemicals travel beyond the golf course, affecting all of us. Join the Dr. as she discusses how these toxins can compromise detoxification pathways and contribute to various health issues, urging us to take a closer look at the products we use and the environments we inhabit.
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a 
call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
 
What you’ll learn:
Chemical Impact: The episode highlights risks from chemicals used on golf courses, such as arsenic-based Paris Green, which can harm vital body systems.
Rethinking Health: Aging-related health issues might have environmental causes, prompting listeners to question assumptions and explore holistic health solutions.
Detox Importance: Maintaining effective detox pathways (liver, kidneys) is crucial. Chemical exposure can hinder detox, emphasizing the need for healthy choices.
Quotes: 
“Many men facing issues like prostate concerns have been attributed to 'aging,' but I challenge that notion and believe we're designed to live healthier lives" - Dr. Nicole
"Your detoxification pathways are under assault all day every day, especially if you have not cleaned up your personal products"  - Dr. Nicole

Welcome to another episode of Integrated You Radio with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick. In today's thought-provoking discussion, the hosts delve into a pressing and complex topic that many people have been witnessing and experiencing lately—sudden deaths that are seemingly inexplicable. They shed light on the connections between societal stressors, toxic environments, and the culmination of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual burdens.The hosts emphasize the interplay of stress, fear, and grief in the wake of events like the pandemic, which have led to significant physiological changes, including the overwhelming release of stress hormones. By exploring various factors such as toxicity, chronic stress, and lack of critical thinking in the modern world, they offer a perspective on the underlying causes behind these sudden and seemingly unexplained deaths, urging listeners to regain control of their health and well-being. Tune in to the full episode to learn more!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole's courses, memberships or private work? Learn more at Integrative You.  Have a quick question, would like to schedule a call or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009. 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us!  This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
What you’ll learn:
Sudden Deaths Linked to Stress: Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss sudden deaths, linking them to intense stress, fear, and grief from events like the pandemic.
Toxicity's Impact: They highlight the wide-ranging impact of environmental and mental toxicity on health, stressing that toxicity can push the body to its limits.
Holistic Health Matters: The hosts underscore the importance of community, purpose, and nature for true health, advocating for comprehensive testing and addressing underlying issues.
Challenge Normalization: They urge listeners to question the normalization of symptoms, advocating critical thinking and reconnecting with nature.
Preventive Focus: Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick emphasize prevention, urging proactive steps to combat stressors and toxicities for improved well-being.
Quotes: “When you take the combination of fear, grief loss, that is the ultimate assault on our neurology and physiology. It's changing everything. It's catapulting our stress hormones to be off the charts." - Dr. Nick
"It's all of the stress that's getting people to die suddenly."  - Dr. Nicole
Sources & Studies:
Paris Green/Arsenic: https://serc.carleton.edu/woburn/issues/pesticides.html
NJ Hazardous Substances for Copper Acetoarsenite https://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/0529.pdf
Arsenic and Cognitive Decline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4026128/
Pineal and Arsenic: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=909
Chlorpyrifos and 2,4-D https://medium.com/@wgarris/could-the-golf-course-green-be-poisoning-you-and-your-child-5646511965c7
NJ Hazardous of chlorpyrifos: https://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/0426.pdf
Fertilizers: 2,4-d https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/06/pesticides-golf-courses-health-problems
Pesticide Dangers are worse in US: https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/03/pesticide-dangers-at-golf-courses-much-higher-in-the-us-than-europe-study-finds/

Welcome to Integrated You Radio, hosted by Dr. Nick Carruthers and Dr. Nicole Rivera. Prepare to become limitless as we delve into disruptive discussions on integrative medicine, mental health, and human behavior.
In this episode of Integrated You Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera goes solo to tackle a topic she's personally experienced: being addicted to stress hormones. She reflects on a pivotal moment when someone mentioned her potential addiction to stress hormones, leading her to explore meditation as a path to clarity. Dr. Nicole discusses how societal norms, hustle culture, and sacrificing oneself for others contribute to chronic stress. The episode underscores the diverse strategies available, from biochemistry optimization to behavioral shifts, in overcoming stress addiction and regaining control of one's health and mindset. Tune in to learn more!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, would like to schedule a call or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
What you’ll learn:
Stress Addiction: Dr. Rivera's personal journey highlights society's stress addiction, fueled by hustle culture and self-neglect.
Chronic Stress Impact: Enduring stress triggers fight-or-flight mode, affecting mental health, sleep, and overall wellness.
Breaking the Cycle: Strategies range from balancing biochemistry and brain waves to reframing beliefs for lasting change.
Customized Solutions: Tailored approaches include meditation, biochemistry optimization, and mindset shifts for holistic healing.
Quotes: 
“The addiction to the stress hormones is partly because things that fire together, wire together." - Dr. Nicole
"Being addicted to your stress hormones is the feedback mechanism to say, hey, I gotta break this cycle."  - Dr. Nicole

Welcome back to another episode of Integrated You Radio! In this solo episode, Dr. Nicole delves into the thought-provoking topic of prioritizing yourself over constantly putting your children's needs first. Drawing inspiration from the in-flight safety reminder to put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others, Dr. explores the idea of self-care and the implications of continuous sacrifice. She reflects on how societal programming often encourages parents to prioritize everyone else, leading to burnout, anxiety, and lost opportunities for genuine family connections.
Dr. Nicole discusses the phases of life, from early parenting to adulthood, and how the habit of always putting others before oneself can impact mental well-being, family dynamics, and even the health of the next generation. Tune in to gain insights into creating a healthier balance between caring for yourself and caring for your loved ones.
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
What you’ll learn:
In-Flight Analogy: The episode opens with the analogy of putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others, highlighting the importance of self-care and how it mirrors the concept of prioritizing oneself in daily life.
Societal Programming: Roland addresses societal norms that encourage sacrificing personal needs for the sake of others, leading to burnout, anxiety, and missed opportunities for meaningful family interactions.
Impact on Family Dynamics: The discussion covers various life phases, illustrating how constant self-sacrifice can lead to exhaustion, lack of presence, and missed bonding moments with children during their formative years.
Quotes: 
“We've normalized that you're going to run around with your head cut off and having a child is going to be extremely daunting and stressful. But, of course, you know, there's all of the beautiful components of it because of the unconditional love between you and your child” - Dr. Nicole