125: Dr. Nicole Cain on Becoming Panic Proof
In this powerful episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Cain — trauma-informed clinical psychologist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of "Panic Proof - The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever".
We explore the real difference between fear, anxiety, and panic — and why understanding the spectrum of nervous system activation changes everything.
Dr. Cain shares:
• The science of neuroplasticity and why anxiety is healable
• The nine distinct patterns of anxiety (you may see yourself in one)
• How panic builds from a whisper to a shout
• The bottom-up body-based approach to healing
• EMDR, somatic therapy, and rewiring automatic responses
• Why symptoms are messages — not malfunctions
• The powerful role of language and identity in healing
• The intersection of neuroscience, functional medicine, and spirituality
We also explore how performance arousal differs from panic, how trauma gets stored in the body, and why your nervous system isn’t broken — it’s protective.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, or nervous system dysregulation — this conversation will expand your understanding and empower you.
Anxiety is not who you are. It’s something you experience — and it can change.
✨ Listen deeply. Your body might be whispering something important.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:36 – Her personal healing journey
00:03:25 – Fear vs Anxiety vs Panic explained
00:06:22 – The anxiety spectrum: green, yellow, red
00:08:52 – The “whisper before the scream”
00:11:24 – Performance arousal vs fear
00:13:19 – The brain’s panic pathway (amygdala explained)
00:15:43 – Symptoms are messages, not malfunctions
00:20:49 – The power of language in healing
00:24:31 – The 9 types of anxiety
00:33:21 – Bottom-up nervous system healing
00:38:06 – 4-Step body-based anxiety reset
00:44:04 – Expanding your window of tolerance
00:46:23 – PTSD, sound & nervous system healing
00:48:52 – Science meets spirituality
00:54:47 – Suppressed voice & chronic illness
Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain:
Website: https://drnicolecain.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrNicoleCainNDMA
✅ About Simone Niles:
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Helping you learn how to use your voice for healing, transformation, and impact.
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