Integrative Wellness Radio

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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 For more information on Integrative Wellness Group, please set up a complimentary consultation call with our health coach: http://bit.ly/IWRcall           Integrative Wellness Group Getting Started | Integrative Wellness Group

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.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole invites IWG Functional Medicine Nutritionist Grace onto the podcast for insight on tough love in medicine and why prioritizing your health needs to happen today. The two dive into their own health journeys, their process when onboarding new patients and even expose a few limiting beliefs they’ve seen patients work through! Be sure to listen through the end to hear the importance of thinking time and what that looks like at IWG.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole interviews an old friend and colleague, Dr. Brett Jones. The two go deep into the current state of the world, how to ask better questions, and most importantly, how to live to a better life.    Noteworthy Time Stamps: 4:00 Brett’s secret to being a great chiropractor 6:25 Path of continual evolution 11:03 What to question 18:15 Control & individual thought 22:20 How do we save the most lives? vs. How do we live the most life? 27:00 The mental health factor 32:18 Asking better questions 42:22 Adverse reactions 48:20 Body & mind, thinking for yourself

In this crossover episode from The Integrative Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole utilize their expertise as functional medicine practitioners and their own experience with burn out to give you actionable tips to owning your morning. They cover why intermittent fasting isn’t for everyone (and how you’re doing it wrong), what nausea in the morning means, and two recipes to kickstart your day.   Resources:   Protein powder to mix into coffee: KTO Designs for Health    Noteworthy Time Stamps:   3:30 How this can affect everyone 3:45 Dr. Nicole storytime 6:45 The intermittent fasting tip no one knows 11:00 Eating more to lose weight 15:17 Pancreas & stress in fight or flight mode 21:15 Are hormones at play? 22:50 Sleep & stress relationship 27:21 Mental-emotional component 32:36 Recipes to start your day with

In this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick is joined by IWG Client Services Director, Valerie LaBarbera to kick off a new Demartini Series. Dr. Nick & Valerie talk through negative self-talk and how toxicity is actually important when uncovering your values. Valerie shares her top three values and the journey she took in discovering them. Throughout this episode, Dr. Nick sheds light on his values determination process and techniques you can implement to begin moving out of a toxic relationship with yourself. Spoiler alert: You need to commit to doing the inner work in order to see results. Interested in working with Dr. Nick using the Demartini Method? Book a free consultation call here. Resources: Principles by Ray Dalio Noteworthy Time Stamps: 2:22 Why we have negative self-talk 6:02 Mind-body connection 7:40 Why we NEED the toxicity + the purpose it serves 10:56 What true love is in relation to values 11:02 HOW to get out of a toxic relationship with yourself in 6 simple words 1

Hear Dr. Nicole + Dr. Nick discuss the sneaky reason behind mood changes... and how it can be connected to your liver. This episode will also cover: A quick introduction to our sister company, Integrative Growth Institute What are elevated porphyrins and what this means for your mood? The importance of building a referral network vs. staying in your line The different avenues of elimination when detoxing Factors that stress the liver Dr. Nicole + Nutritionist Grace's Free Workshop debunking common myths in nutrition Checklist of symptoms that point to liver stress If you're interested in booking a free consultation call to start your health journey, please book here.

Join a conversation with Dr. Nicole and Sweta Patel where they are talking all about alternatives to conventional western medicine and Hashimoto's Disease. Dr. Nicole Rivera brings something different to the table with healthcare, she pushes the boundaries with her cutting edge approach to get well and stay well. Interested in learning more about working with IWG, click here to set up a free strategy call!  

Today, Dr. Nicole is joined by Evan Golub, CEO and Co-founder of the app Wana, We Are Not Alone. Wana is a platform created for those suffering from chronic and invisible illnesses. Using data-analytics, Wana supplies users with the best resources to assist them on their health journey. Most important, Wana gives its members a community, generating strong friendships and a network of like-minded people.    The creation of this transformative app was inspired by Evan's own experience with functional medicine. After being chronically sick and misdiagnosed for 4 years, Evan discovered that mold illness and Lyme disease were the root cause of his ailments.    Tune in to learn more about Wana and how to truly uncover the mysteries to your illnesses in order to begin healing.    To join Wana, visit https://www.joinwana.com/  To start your journey at IWG, use the following link to schedule your free strategy call: https://integrativewellnessgroup.com/start-your-journey/#

Are you suffering from vertigo or other imbalance/coordination issues with little to no results from conventional therapies? Join Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they shed light on the potential root causes of your symptoms and the alternative approaches that can be taken to finally provide you relief.  Want to learn more about how integrative medicine can transform your life? You can find Integrative Wellness Radio on Podbean, iTunes, and Google Play. 

Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole often face the question: "How can I slow the aging process?" Today, they both dive into the beauty world, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to not only look younger but to feel it as well. Tune in to discover holistic and natural tools you can use to rejuvenate your body from the inside and out! Want to learn more about how integrative medicine can transform your life? You can find Integrative Wellness Radio on Podbean, iTunes, and Google Play. 

Are you tired of accepting health issues such as fatigue, bloating, and/or brain fog as your new normal? Unknown to many, dental work can be the root cause to your illnesses, whether your symptoms occur within a few months or even years later. Join Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they explore this connection and uncover correlations that go unnoticed. To learn more about how integrative medicine can transform your life, you can find Integrative Wellness Radio on iTunes, Google Play, and Podbean. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole, joined by Catherine Arnston, founder of EnergyBits, discuss the benefits of algae in chronic illness'. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how Catherine's products are a great way to stay energized and healthy! For more podcasts like this, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-wellness-radio/id1126893522.  Also check out Catherine's website for additonal information on her prodcuts and story! https://www.energybits.com/  

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. 

Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole discuss "How Your Brain Can't Poop", shedding light on the importance of detoxification when it comes to our neurological system. Tune in to recognize the effects toxicity has on your brain and the integrative approaches such as infrared sauna and craniosacral therapy that can change your neurological health for the better.