Panic disorder affects millions — but most people misunderstand what panic actually is. In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Nicole Cain, naturopathic doctor and author of Panic Proof, to explore why panic isn't a sign of danger but a signal for healing. Through a trauma-informed lens, you'll discover the multi-systemic roots of panic and learn practical tools to interrupt the panic cycle.
For education only — not a substitute for medical advice.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Panic Isn't Dangerous
2:17 Welcome & Dr. Nicole's Story
9:01 Fear, Anxiety, Panic Defined
15:00 Trauma as Adaptive Event
20:41 The Evolutionary Brain Mismatch
24:00 The Six F's: Survival Modes
27:00 Four-Step Recovery Protocol
32:48 Everything Is Connected
36:19 Panic Proof: Book & Resources
41:00 You Can Heal
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CONNECT WITH DR. NICOLE CAIN
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Website: https://drnicolecain.com
Panic Proof (book site): https://www.panicproof.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrNicoleCainNDMA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-cain/
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THE BOOK
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Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever
(Rodale Books, 2024 — ISBN 978-0593582572)
Publisher: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737883/panic-proof-by-dr-nicole-cain/
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=9780593582572
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Panic-Proof-Dr-Nicole-Cain/dp/0593582578
Free audiobook: check your local library through Libby / OverDrive
https://www.overdrive.com/
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DR. CAIN'S PROGRAMS
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The Holistic Wellness Collective (3-month signature program):
https://drnicolecain.com/holistic-wellness-collective/
The Anxiety Breakthrough Program:
https://drnicolecain.com/the-anxiety-breakthrough-program/
The Vagus Nerve Reset Program:
https://drnicolecain.com/the-vagus-nerve-reset-program/
All courses:
https://drnicolecain.com/courses/
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Sonoran University of Health Sciences
(formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine):
https://www.sonoran.edu/
AANP — American Association of Naturopathic Physicians:
https://naturopathic.org/
PESI (continuing education for clinicians):
https://www.pesi.com/topics/anxiety/
EMDR training — EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs:
https://www.emdrhap.org/training/training-overview/
Polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Porges
Polyvagal theory — foundational paper:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00044/full
Also discussed: the window of tolerance, the therapeutic order,
the stoplight strategy (green/yellow/red), the six F's, and the
nine types of anxiety.
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GO DEEPER
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Psychobiotics and the Gut-Brain Axis with Scott Anderson:
https://www.onethingpod.com/videos/psychobiotics-and-the-gut-brain-axis-with-scott-anderson/
Polyvagal Theory and IBS — Dr. Rinde's lecture:
https://www.mindsethealth.com/resource/polyvagal-theory-ibs-webinar
Safe and Sound Protocol:
https://www.soundintegrative.com/ssp
Episode 127: Richmond Heath on TRE and Somatic Trauma Release
https://youtu.be/e9qPgAzrwnk?si=uMPvHv7c666O9itr
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