Sparking Wholeness

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified yoga therapist, and author of Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm, to explore what it actually means to reconnect with your body after years of disconnection. Together, they discuss the disembodied culture most of us grew up in, why interoception (the ability to sense what's happening inside your own body) is a skill that can be relearned, the difference between hunger and "food noise," what GLP-1 medications might be doing to the body's natural hunger and desire signals, why menopause is a high-risk window for eating disorder resurgence, and how body disconnection often starts as a protective response, not a flaw. You'll also learn why "everyone has their own choice" isn't the whole story when it comes to GLP-1 medications and body autonomy, how saying yes when you mean no shows up physically in the body, and why true nervous system regulation has more to do with finding your voice than staying calm. Whether you've struggled with body image, disordered eating, chronic illness, or simply feel disconnected from your own body after years of pushing through, this conversation offers a compassionate, research-based path back to trusting yourself again. Links Mentioned: * Ann Saffi Biasetti's book: Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm (Shambhala Publications) — Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or request at your local bookstore * Ann's website: An Embodied Life: anembodiedlife.com * Ann's Befriending Your Body program: https://www.befriendingyourbodyprogram.com/ * Erin's mailing list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list * Erin’s website: erinbkerry.com

Did you know a normal lab result and an optimal one are not the same thing, and that gap might be why you still don't feel like yourself? In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Jordan Potts, a nurse practitioner specializing in women's hormones, metabolism, and gut health, to unpack the most common perimenopause myths keeping women stuck and dismissed. Together, they discuss why "normal" labs don't rule out perimenopause, how early symptoms can start in your mid-to-late 30s, the outdated research still shaping hormone therapy conversations today, testosterone's role in women's health, vaginal estrogen safety after breast cancer, and why anxiety medication is often prescribed before anyone checks hormones at all. You'll also learn why the Women's Health Initiative study that shaped decades of HRT fear was more biased than most providers realize, how progesterone decline can show up as sudden anxiety or racing thoughts with no history of anxiety at all, and why birth control and bioidentical hormone therapy are not interchangeable, even when providers say they are. Whether you've been told your labs are fine and still don't feel right, you're in your late 30s or 40s wondering if this could really be perimenopause already, you've been prescribed an SSRI without anyone mentioning your hormones, or you're trying to figure out if HRT is worth exploring for you, this conversation offers real clarity and permission to ask better questions at your next appointment. Links Mentioned: * Jordan Potts / Graceful Health and Wellness — gracefulhealthandwellness.com * Graceful Health and Wellness on Facebook and Instagram * Join Erin's email list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list * Nutrition for Perimenopause course (use code PERI20 for $20 off): https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/nutrition-for-perimenopause

In this solo episode, host Erin Kerry breaks down why "normal" on a standard lab report isn't the same thing as optimal, and why that gap might be the missing piece in your own health story. She shares her own years of hearing "everything looks fine" from doctors (including being told to simply lose weight and exercise more) while knowing in her gut that something wasn't right. Erin walks through what a standard reference range is actually built to catch (disease, not dysfunction), why fasting insulin can reveal blood sugar trouble years ahead of a diagnosis, and which markers already sitting on your basic bloodwork (like total protein, globulin, alkaline phosphatase, hemoglobin, MCV, CO2, and anion gap( can point toward gut and B-vitamin issues most providers never flag. You'll also hear why ferritin, CRP, magnesium, and B12 deserve a second look, why running labs and interpreting labs are two completely different skills, and how a borderline B12 can quietly explain the brain fog or low mood no one's connected to your bloodwork. Erin closes with a reminder that stewarding our bodies well starts with actually knowing their condition, not just glancing at a piece of paper. Whether you've been told "everything looks normal" and still don't feel like yourself, you're tired of vague answers from a seven-minute appointment, or you just want to understand your own labs better, this episode gives you a new lens to bring into your next doctor's visit. Key Topics: * The difference between a "normal" reference range and an optimal range * Why standard labs are built to diagnose disease, not flag early dysfunction * Fasting insulin as an early marker for type 2 diabetes risk * What total protein, globulin, and alkaline phosphatase reveal about gut health * Hemoglobin as a nutrient-absorption marker (not just iron) * MCV, CO2, and anion gap as B-vitamin utilization markers * Why ferritin, CRP, magnesium, and B12 are worth a second look * Why primary care providers aren't trained to read labs through a nutrition lens * Running labs vs. interpreting labs — two different skills * Proverbs 27:23 and stewarding the body well * What to do when your labs are normal but you still don't feel like yourself Links Mentioned * Free download: Optimal Lab Guide (Mood & Mental Health Lab Guide) https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/mood-and-mental-health-lab-guide * Erin's full course (code WELCOME10 for $10 off) and coaching info: https://erinbkerry.com

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with David Thomas, executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, and co-author (with Sissy Goff) of the new book Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience, to unpack why so many kids today feel less capable than ever, and what parents can actually do about it. Together, they discuss the accelerated pace of modern childhood, the real difference between confidence and happiness, "language inflation" and how over-labeling normal struggles as trauma or toxic can backfire, where the gentle parenting movement may have overcorrected, why boundaries create security rather than take it away, and how faith fits into raising resilient kids. You'll also learn the "three C's" framework, coping, competence, and challenge, that defines capability, why calling every hard season "trauma" can take language away from people who've experienced real trauma, and a simple two-question exercise to spot where you might be doing too much for your kids. Whether you're in a tough season with your own child, wondering if you've swung too far into "gentle everything," parenting kids anywhere from toddlerhood through young adulthood, or just want to raise kids who believe in their own capability, this conversation offers grounded, faith-informed wisdom for the long road of parenting. Links Mentioned: David Thomas & Sissy Goff's book: Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience Companion workbook: I Am Capable Raising Boys and Girls podcast raisingboysandgirls.com Erin's mailing list: Erin’s mailing list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list Erin's courses: erinbkerry.com

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and bestselling author of the upcoming book The Dysregulated Kid, to unpack why regulating the nervous system has to come before behavior change, therapy, or medication can actually work. Together, they discuss why the DSM-5 checklist approach often misses the real root cause, the difference between an overstimulated and understimulated nervous system, how chronic stress builds up in what Dr. Roseann calls a “stress cup,” the risk of misdiagnosing OCD as ADHD, why breathwork is one of the fastest ways to shift from a stressed to a calm state, the concept of co-regulation and why a parent's nervous system state transfers to their child, device and screen time boundaries, and the “love pause” technique for responding instead of reacting. You'll also learn why so many women who've already tried therapy, supplements, and functional labs still feel like something's missing, how small moments of regulation throughout the day work like compound interest for your nervous system, and why being “eighty percent regulated” is a more realistic parenting goal than perfection. Whether you're a parent trying to understand a child's big emotional reactions, someone who has done “all the right things” and still doesn't feel like themselves, a woman navigating the hormonal shifts of postpartum or perimenopause, or someone who grew up in a dysregulated household and wants to break the pattern, this conversation offers a clear, practical starting point: regulate first, then everything else has a chance to work. Links Mentioned: Dr. Roseann's website: drroseann.com The Dysregulated Kid (pre-order for exclusive bonuses): dysregulatedkid.com Erin's email list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Lacey Jervis, a Christ-centered somatic practitioner with a master's in biblical counseling and founder of Daughter's House, to explore how nervous system science and Scripture work together in the healing process. Together, they discuss what dysregulation actually is (and isn't), how developmental trauma shapes the nervous system's ability to return to safety, the connection between suppressed anger and autoimmune disease, spiritual bypassing and why quoting truth at your body doesn't heal it, how shame and self-condemnation show up physically (including gut and skin symptoms), and why the goal of healing work isn't to feel better, but to grow your capacity to stay present with what you feel. You'll also learn how ADHD, autism-spectrum traits, and PTSD symptoms frequently overlap and get mistaken for one another, why "positive" experiences can feel just as hard to tolerate as painful ones for a nervous system that's used to survival, and how a decreased secretory IgA response ties fear and shame to gut health. Whether you're a woman who has believed all the right things about God but still feels stuck in shame, someone managing autoimmune symptoms that flare with stress, a highly sensitive or neurodivergent woman who's internalized her responses as personal failure, or anyone who's done "all the work" and still doesn't feel safe in her own body, this conversation offers a compassionate, physiology-informed way to understand what's actually happening, and why it was never a faith problem to begin with. Links Mentioned: * Lacey’s Instagram: @laceyjervis * Website: https://www.daughtershouse.co/ * Made to Dwell: Lacey's 4-week Christ-centered somatic healing program ($147) * Safe Inside — Lacey's upcoming trauma resolution program (launching September) * Erin's mailing list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list * Erin’s courses and book: erinbkerry.com https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/traumahealing

Did you know that psychiatric medication withdrawal can sometimes show up months after you've already stopped taking it, and can last for years? In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Keisha Marsolan, a psychiatric nurse practitioner whose life and career changed after a severe antidepressant withdrawal injury. Together, they discuss the difference between acute and protracted withdrawal, why so many prescribers are never trained to recognize either one, informed consent in psychiatric medicine, hyperbolic tapering, and the emerging fields of deprescribing and metabolic psychiatry, including how a ketogenic approach helped Keisha find real relief after nearly a year of debilitating symptoms. You'll also learn why coming off certain antidepressants is nothing like coming off a stimulant like Adderall, how birth control may compound the picture for women who start it before starting an SSRI, and what informed consent should actually look like before starting (or stopping) a psychiatric medication. Whether you're currently on a psychiatric medication, considering coming off one, supporting someone else through withdrawal, or simply want to understand what your prescriber may not have told you, this conversation pairs lived experience with the research behind it. Key Topics * Acute vs. protracted withdrawal — what's the difference, and why it matters * What akathisia feels like and why it's often missed or misdiagnosed * Hyperbolic tapering explained * Deprescribing psychiatric medication safely * Informed consent in psychiatric prescribing * Metabolic psychiatry and how a ketogenic diet affects mental health * The gut microbiome and long-term SSRI use * Birth control's potential role in anxiety and depression * Why some antidepressants are harder to taper than others * Building a support team before attempting a taper * Anchored Metabolic Psychiatry — deprescribing and metabolic health coaching Links Mentioned: * Keisha Marsolan's website: anchored-mp.com * Dr. Georgia Ede (metabolic psychiatry / ketogenic research) * Dr. Mark Horowitz (deprescribing research) * Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring * Angie Peacock (deprescribing advocate) * Dr. James Greenblatt (nutrient cofactors, lithium orotate) * Outro Health * Cold Plunge Cam (on Instagram, deprescribing/withdrawal advocate) * Erin’s mailing list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list

Did you know that doing everything "right" (the supplements, the workouts, the meal plans, the prayer and scripture) can still leave you stuck, and that the checklist itself might be the reason why? In this episode, host Erin Kerry unpacks why so many high-achieving, well-informed women hit a wall in their healing journey even when they're doing all the "correct" things. She walks through three mindset roadblocks keeping people in survival mode: the checklist trap, misunderstanding what survival mode actually looks like (it isn't always the anxious, wired version), and the deeper question underneath it all — am I broken? You'll also learn why the nervous system has to feel safe before the body can use any of the good things you're giving it, the two different settings of survival mode (fight-or-flight versus shutdown/freeze), and how Elijah's collapse in 1 Kings 19 shows that God's response to burnout has always been physical care first, not more spiritual effort. Whether you're exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, feel flat and unmotivated instead of anxious, or you've been asking "why isn't any of this working,” this episode offers a different way to understand what your body has actually been trying to tell you. Key Topics: * The checklist trap: why doing more "right" things doesn't fix a dysregulated nervous system * What survival mode actually feels like (the two settings: gas pedal vs. emergency brake) * Why numbness and apathy are survival mode too, not just anxiety * The dashboard/warning light metaphor for symptoms as alerts, not malfunctions * Trauma's connection to autoimmune and physical health, not just mental health * EFT tapping paired with scripture for nervous system regulation * 2 Chronicles 20:12 and Elijah's story in 1 Kings 19 as biblical burnout anchors * Psychoneuroimmunology: the real science behind "the body keeps the score" * Practical small-safety practices (breath work, gratitude, protein at breakfast) * The Nutrition for Trauma Healing course launch Links Mentioned: * Nutrition for Trauma Healing course (use code HEALING20 for $20 off): https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/traumahealing * Website (for other courses and coaching information): erinbkerry.com

Did you know that spiritual trauma can live in your body just like any other kind of trauma, showing up as intrusive thoughts, a racing heart during worship, or an inability to even open your Bible? In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with EMDR-certified trauma therapist and author Colleen Ramser to explore the difference between spiritual abuse and spiritual trauma, why scripture can sometimes feel triggering instead of comforting, and how the nervous system (not just willpower or "more faith”) holds the key to healing. Together, they discuss spiritual cynicism, guarded parts, somatic approaches to trauma recovery, and what it looks like for pastors and ministry leaders to navigate spiritual abuse within their own churches. You'll also learn practical ways to discern healthy theology from twisted relational theology, why slow and small steps matter more than forcing yourself back into old spiritual practices, and how healing in the body can open the door to reconnecting with God. Whether you've experienced spiritual abuse directly, walked away from church hurt, or simply want to understand the connection between trauma and faith, this conversation offers both compassion and a clear path forward. Key Topics: * Spiritual abuse vs. spiritual trauma and how to tell the difference * Why scripture and prayer can feel triggering after trauma * The nervous system's role in spiritual healing * Somatic and body-based approaches to trauma recovery (EMDR, IFS) * Spiritual cynicism as a trauma response * Guarded parts, discernment, and rebuilding trust * Ministry leaders and pastors who experience spiritual abuse * Discerning healthy theology vs. twisted relational theology * Domestic abuse parallels in spiritually abusive systems * Faith, delight, and play as part of wholeness Links Mentioned: Book: The Shattered Soul: Restoring Wholeness and Rebuilding Your Faith After Spiritual Trauma Website: colleenramser.com Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Did you know your oral health may be influencing your gut microbiome, hormone balance, sleep quality, inflammation, and even your mental health? In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with biological and airway-focused dentist Dr. Rebecca Edwards to explore why the mouth is much more than a place for cavities and cleanings. Together, they discuss the oral microbiome, mouth breathing, sleep apnea, root canals, gum health, hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause, childhood airway development, and how oral inflammation may contribute to whole-body symptoms. You'll also learn why biological dentistry looks beyond treating teeth to uncover root causes, how oral bacteria can affect gut health, and practical ways to support healthier mouths—and healthier bodies. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, anxiety, hormone changes, chronic inflammation, or simply want a more holistic approach to your health, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the connection between oral health and overall wellness. Key Topics: - Biological dentistry vs. traditional dentistry - The oral microbiome and gut health - Mouth breathing and airway health - Oral health and mental health - Root canals and whole-body inflammation - Hormones, perimenopause, and oral changes - Childhood airway development and immune health - Sleep-disordered breathing - Functional medicine and oral health - Faith, stress, and whole-person healing Links Mentioned: Website: grovedental.com Podcast: The Tea on Teeth Knead Your Cure Conference: kneadyourcure.com Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with pastor, Bible professor, and author Dr. Kelly Edmiston to discuss how purity culture, body shame, and sexual shame have impacted both adults and children. They explore how parents can have healthy, age-appropriate conversations about sex, consent, body safety, and pleasure from a biblical perspective without fear or shame. They also discuss trauma, embodiment, nervous system healing, pornography, parenting boys, raising confident daughters, and why learning to trust your body can actually deepen your relationship with God. Whether you're raising young children, healing from religious trauma, or simply trying to develop a healthier relationship with your own body, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and encouragement. Key Topics: - Purity culture and religious trauma - Body image and embodiment - Christian parenting - Talking to kids about sex - Teaching consent - Body safety - Healthy sexuality - Trauma healing - Pornography conversations - Nervous system awareness - Body boundaries - Biblical sexuality - Raising emotionally healthy children Links Mentioned: Website: https://www.drkellyedmiston.com/ Book: Shame-Free Sex Talks Substack: https://substack.com/@kellyedmiston Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Many Christians silently wonder: Does my depression mean my faith is weak? In this conversation, Erin sits down with educator and writer Jean Neely, author of Christ in the Abyss, to discuss the difficult intersection of faith, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic suffering, and church culture. Together they explore why so many Christians carry shame around mental illness, how unhealthy beliefs about "having more faith" can deepen suffering, and why God's response to our pain is far more compassionate than many people have been taught. Whether you're living with depression, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how faith and mental health work together, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical encouragement. Key Topics: - Does depression mean you lack faith? - The relationship between bipolar disorder and identity - Why mental health diagnoses should never become your identity - The importance of community and compassionate support - What Elijah teaches us about depression and God's care - Boundaries, burnout, and serving in the church - How to hold faith and suffering together Links Mentioned: jeanneelywriter.com Mercyinthedeep.substack.com Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Many women spend years being treated for anxiety, depression, burnout, or even bipolar disorder before discovering the real issue may be ADHD. In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with functional nutrition practitioner, ADHD coach, and neuroscience student Amy Jones to discuss the unique challenges women with ADHD face when it comes to nutrition, nervous system regulation, executive function, and daily life. They explore why ADHD can make meal planning, grocery shopping, and healthy habits feel overwhelming, how blood sugar crashes impact mood and behavior, and why consistent nourishment may be one of the most overlooked tools for supporting mental health. If you've ever struggled with exhaustion, overwhelm, emotional eating, forgetfulness, or feeling like healthy habits are harder for you than everyone else, this conversation offers practical, compassionate strategies you can start using today. Key Topics: - ADHD in women and late diagnosis - Anxiety, depression, and ADHD misdiagnosis - Nervous system regulation - Blood sugar and emotional regulation - Executive function challenges - ADHD-friendly nutrition strategies - Protein, fat, and fiber for brain health - ADHD parenting insights - Burnout and overwhelm - Creating realistic healthy habits Websites Mentioned: amyjonesnutrition.com Instagram: @amyjonesnutrition Join Erin’s FREE Midsummer Reset, July 6-20, here: Join the reset here: https://mailchi.mp/59ced4dd2316/mid-summer-reset Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

It’s summer! Summer has a way of throwing even the best routines off track. If you've found yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from healthy habits, or waiting for the "perfect" time to start over, this episode is for you. In this episode, host Erin Kerry shares why so many people struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, how overwhelm impacts the nervous system, and why lasting change comes from small daily choices rather than perfection. She also introduces her free Midsummer Reset and the five foundational habits that support whole-person wellness: time with God, hydration, movement, protein, fruits and vegetables, and removing one habit that's holding you back. If you're ready to renew your mind, body, and spirit without another complicated program, this episode will help you take the next faithful step. Key Topics: - Mid-summer reset - Nervous system regulation - Overwhelm and health - All-or-nothing thinking - Christian wellness - Healthy habits - Faith and health - Functional medicine - Perimenopause wellness - Mind-body-spirit connection Join the reset here: https://mailchi.mp/59ced4dd2316/mid-summer-reset Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Perimenopause is more than hot flashes and irregular periods. In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Christian nutritionist Chelsea Blackbird to discuss the surprising physical, emotional, and mental changes women experience during midlife hormone shifts. Together they explore the connection between progesterone, estrogen, histamine, anxiety, sleep, trauma, autoimmune conditions, and nervous system health. They also discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT), natural support options like evening primrose oil, vitex, and maca, and why foundational habits such as sunlight, sleep, stress regulation, and nutrition matter more than ever during this season. If you've ever thought, "I don't feel like myself anymore," this conversation will help you understand why—and what you can do to support your body through the transition. Key Topics: - What perimenopause actually is - Why women often feel "off" before cycles become irregular - Progesterone decline and estrogen dominance - Histamine, hives, food sensitivities, and hormone fluctuations - Trauma resurfacing during midlife - Anxiety, self-doubt, and neurotransmitter changes - HRT: benefits, limitations, and common misconceptions - Evening primrose oil, vitex, and maca - Testosterone and female motivation, focus, and libido - Autoimmune flares during perimenopause - The role of sunlight in hormone regulation - Nervous system resilience and adrenal health - Sleep and circadian rhythms - Faith-based stewardship of health Links Mentioned: Knead Your Cure Conference: https://www.kneadyourcure.com/ Chelsea’s website: https://www.thechristiannutritionist.com/ The School of Christian Health and Nutrition: https://go.thechristiannutritionist.com/christiannutritionschool Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Host Erin Kerry breaks down why gut health matters far beyond digestion and how issues like leaky gut, inflammation, and microbiome imbalances can impact mood, anxiety, depression, brain fog, and overall wellness. You'll learn what leaky gut actually is, why stress plays a major role in digestive health, and five practical ways to support your gut naturally. From nutrition and fiber to nervous system regulation and mindful eating, these simple strategies can help improve both digestive and mental health. If you've been struggling with bloating, digestive issues, anxiety, brain fog, or unexplained health symptoms, this episode offers foundational steps to help you start healing from the inside out. Key Topics: - What gut health actually means - Understanding leaky gut and intestinal permeability - The gut-brain connection - How stress impacts digestion - Why fiber matters for the microbiome - Foods that support gut healing - Mindful eating and digestion - When to consider functional testing - Gut health and mental wellness - Practical daily habits for better digestion Links Mentioned: Website: erinbkerry.com Book: Live Beyond Your Label Health Coaching Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBahf6Wv677i9tlcF_6uIrfvfPzUmWNjrykpVxGWpKegfWWA/viewform?usp=header Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinbkerry

In this episode, Erin sits down with double board-certified nurse practitioner and hormone expert Megan del Corral to break down one of the biggest trends in health right now: peptides. They discuss what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why they’re gaining attention for metabolism, recovery, hormone balance, energy, inflammation, and healthy aging. Megan also shares her favorite peptides, who may benefit from them, and how personalized care through functional medicine can help address root causes instead of just symptoms. Key Topics: - What peptides actually are and how they work - Why peptides are becoming so popular in wellness and functional medicine - Peptides for metabolism, energy, and recovery - Hormone balance and healthy aging support - Functional medicine vs symptom management - Root-cause approaches to metabolic resistance - Personalized peptide protocols - Women’s hormones and peptide therapy - Inflammation, healing, and performance optimization - How patients can work with Vidal Medical Links Mentioned: Website to order: https://vidalshop.com/shop?am_id=Erin_Kerry Megan’s Instagram: @megan_delcorrral Podcast: Beyond the White Coat

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Elizabeth April, author of Your Anxiety Is Giving Me Anxiety, to explore a completely different perspective on anxiety. Instead of viewing it as a disorder or flaw, Elizabeth shares how anxiety can function as a signal—pointing to deeper root causes in your past, present, and even future patterns. They discuss how unresolved trauma, environmental stress, and nervous system overload can shape anxiety responses, and why traditional coping strategies may not be enough for long-term healing. This conversation blends mental health, nervous system insight, and practical tools to help you move from reacting to anxiety… to understanding what it’s trying to tell you. Key Topics: Key Topics: - Why anxiety may be a signal, not a disorder - Root causes of anxiety: past, present, and future triggers - The “oversaturated sponge” effect and emotional buildup - How unresolved trauma shows up as anxiety - Emotional and environmental influences on mental health - Why suppressing anxiety can make it worse - Practical tools for releasing stored stress and overwhelm - Anxiety in children and modern overstimulation Links Mentioned: Book: https://benbellabooks.com/shop/your-anxiety-is-giving-me-anxiety/ Website: elizabethapril.com Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Host Erin Kerry Erin sits down with Shanna Pearson, founder of the world’s largest ADHD coaching company, to unpack the hidden reality of ADHD in women—especially those who have gone undiagnosed for decades. They explore how ADHD often presents differently in women, why it’s frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression, and how hormonal changes in perimenopause can intensify symptoms due to shifts in dopamine and estrogen levels. You’ll learn how mental restlessness, overthinking, and emotional dysregulation are connected to brain chemistry—not personal failure—and why managing ADHD requires more than just willpower or hormone support. This conversation also dives into practical tools for managing overwhelm, improving focus, working with your natural rhythms, and creating systems that actually work for the ADHD brain. If you’ve ever felt scattered, overstimulated, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and what to do next. Key Topics: - How ADHD shows up differently in women - Misdiagnosis: ADHD vs anxiety and depression - Dopamine, estrogen, and perimenopause - Mental restlessness and overthinking cycles - Emotional dysregulation and low dopamine - Stimulus-seeking behaviors (doom scrolling, distraction) - Time management and working with your energy rhythms - Sleep, ADHD medication, and nervous system impact - Practical systems for email, tasks, and home overwhelm - Why ADHD management is skill-based—not just hormonal Links Mentioned: Website: adhdcoaching.com Book: Invisible ADHD Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Host Erin Kerry sits down with licensed professional counselor and author of Generations Deep, Gina Birkemeier, to unpack how generational trauma and attachment wounds shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Together, they explore the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and faith—revealing how patterns of dysfunction, neglect, and emotional wounds can be passed down through generations. Gina shares her personal story of trauma, anxious attachment, and healing, while offering practical tools for breaking cycles, processing emotional pain, and experiencing true freedom. You’ll learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why forgiveness is a process (not a one-time event), and how emotionally corrective experiences can rewire the brain and restore your sense of safety. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain, this episode will help you understand the “why” behind your struggles and give you hope for lasting, whole-person healing. Key Topics: - What generational trauma actually is (and how it’s passed down) - Attachment styles and anxious attachment explained - The impact of “small traumas” (death by a thousand cuts) - Why survivors often carry misplaced blame and shame - Faith and neuroscience: conviction vs. condemnation - Forgiveness vs. reconciliation (and why they’re not the same) - Emotionally corrective experiences and brain rewiring - How to identify and break unhealthy family patterns Links Mentioned: Website: https://www.ginabirkemeier.com/ Book: Generations Deep Instagram: @myoutloudvoice Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/