Episodes

Naketa Ren Thigpen is the world's number one Balance and Relationship Advisor. With a groundbreaking approach that merges psychotherapy, trauma expertise, and relationship wisdom, Naketa challenges norms and ignites transformative change. She’s the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast and author of "Selfish: Permission to Pause.” This episode covers the complex topic of managing your stress so that you can better show up for your relationships. Naketa provides many inspirational, realistic, and pr...

Dr. Hassett is a licensed clinical psychologist who is an Associate Professor and the Director of Pain and Opioid Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan (UM). She conducts interdisciplinary research related to exploring the role of cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors in chronic pain. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and is a leader in the field of resilience and pain. She is the author of “Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Pr...

Amy is a functional health consultant who specializes in women’s hormone balance and supporting gut health. With over 10 years of experience as a nurse. She has recently received her Applied Functional Medicine Certification through the School of Applied Functional Medicine where she spent nearly 500 hours of rigorous training. Amy works with women to get to the root cause of their health struggles. She understands the complex interconnectedness of our bodies and considers the whole person while...

Dr. Anjali Agrawal is a family chiropractor, functional nutritionist, founder, and speaker. Dr. Anjali helps families navigate their journey from conception to adulthood. As the founder of Back In Balance, Dr. Anjali integrates gentle chiropractic adjustments, functional nutrition, ergonomics, and a variety of unique diagnostic testing to identify the root cause of symptoms. This episode covers the importance of digestion for optimizing absorption of nutrients. Parents will also learn some helpf...

Dr. Marc Hauser’s scientific research, including over 300 published papers and seven books, focuses on how the brain evolves, develops, and is altered by damage and neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on the processes of learning and decision-making, as well as the impact of traumatic experiences on development. This episode focuses on his research and brain-based methods for teachers, clinicians, parents and anyone working with children who have different disabilities, including espe...

Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP is a nutrition and body image therapist, Somatic Experiencing (SE)™ Practitioner, and Embodiment Warrior who writes about whole-self wellness. She is author of the award-winning book Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body and Self and new book Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves. Key Topics: - The importance of body image support for kids - Disordered eating behaviors and what to look out for - How to speak a...

A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. His new book, How Not to Age, lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity. Key Topics: - The reason Dr. Greger focused on aging in his recent book - Eight anti-aging foods - How to maximize the process of autophagy in your body - Pathways of ...

Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactures a Nobel Prize winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history, a full 90% extension of life. Chris is also a published author and host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit. In this episode, Chris shares about the molecule that increases longevity by 90%, and he shares about his upcoming longevity summit. Key Topics: - The molecule that leads to 90% i...

Can your diet impact your sex life? The answer is yes! It involves the same function that keeps your heart and brain healthy - blood flow. For this special Valentine’s episode REPLAY, Erin welcomes Leslie Bumpas back to the show. Leslie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner whose passion is helping women thrive in all ages and stages. In this episode, Leslie shares all the tips and tools to redeem romance in your life - using nutrients in food! Key Topics: - Superfoods every...

Can your diet impact your sex life? The answer is yes! It involves the same function that keeps your heart and brain healthy - blood flow. For this special Valentine’s episode REPLAY, Erin welcomes Leslie Bumpas back to the show. Leslie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner whose passion is helping women thrive in all ages and stages. In this episode, Leslie shares all the tips and tools to redeem romance in your life - using nutrients in food! Key Topics: - Superfoods every...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of Everyday Wellness podcast. Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health. This episode covers the benefits of intermittent fasting for women, taking into account specific needs during phases of their menstrual cycle. Key Topics: - The benefits of intermittent fasting - How certain hormonal phases of your life make yo...

Dr. Christine Gibson is a family physician, trauma therapist, and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit. She’s on social media as TikTokTraumaDoc with over 130k followers. She runs an international non-profit Global Familymed Foundation, a cooperative, and a new company to train professionals how to manage workplace trauma - Safer Spaces Training. In this episode, we dive into the topic of the nervous system and how it plays a role in the entire body to help us to feel regulated and safe. Key Topi...

Meg Gerber RD, LDN, IFNCP, CGN is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Founder of Grounded Nourishment (a private virtual nutrition practice). She is also the co-founder of JÜJ Digestive Bitters. JÜJ bitters are uniquely formulated, gluten free digestive bitters that optimizes digestion while also bringing more joy to the social experience of sober curiosity and drinking. This episode is for anyone who is looking to improve gut health, create better nutrient absorption,...

Dr. Julie Fratantoni is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in making neuroscience approachable and creating tools that help people become proactive about their brain health. She leads the user experience and content creation for The BrainHealth Project™ – a 10-year, longitudinal research study seeking to define, measure, and improve brain health and performance across the lifespan. She leverages behavioral science for the development of the online BrainHealth dashboard and mobile app whe...

Former two-time guest Andrea Jones and Erin Kerry join forces to get real about how trauma symptoms impacted their life in the past year. They talk about how these symptoms impacted them physically, mentally, and spiritually, because of course - we are designed as very interconnected humans and you can’t bump one part without impacting another. If you are experiencing mental or physiological dysregulation, or maybe even a block in your spiritual walk with the Lord, this may be a great way for yo...

Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. The host of the internationally popular Compared to Who? podcast, she has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, and For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. She was a contestant on Nailed It, the hit Netflix bake fails show. Heather and her Marine-fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, have four children and live in Au...

By popular demand, this episode replay features host Erin Kerry sharing her mental health journey. It will inspire listeners to become their own mental health advocates and continue digging for root cause solutions. While she was diagnosed with three different mental health conditions by the age of 18, she now lives symptom-free. *The original episode aired in spring of 2022, so some date ranges may not be completely accurate. Key Topics: - The root causes to her mental health issues and how she...

Dr. Stefani Reinold is a board-certified integrative psychiatrist and women's mental health expert. She is author of the bestselling book, Let Your Heart Out, podcast host of the show, The Dr Stefani Show and It’s Not About the Food. She’s founder of Wholehearted Integrative Psychiatry in Dripping Springs, Texas and the Creator of the HEART Method: a self-led therapy tool helping with emotional self-awareness and resiliency. In this episode, Dr. Reinold discusses the innovations being made in in...

Episode 215: How to Raise Non-Toxic Kids in a Toxic World with David Steinman David Steinman is an award-winning journalist who has written best-selling and critically acclaimed books on the environment and health. His work in the area of safe cosmetics, taken from the forthcoming book Raising Healthy Kids is featured in the HBO Max documentary Not So Pretty. His investigative reporting and writing have won awards from Best of the West, California Newspaper Publishers’ Association, Sierra Club, ...

In this episode, host Erin Kerry breaks down two ways to use nutrition to support mental health this holiday season and two ways to use movement for mental health. Tiffany Martinez is the Operations Director for Hot Worx in Tyler, Texas. She shares why she got started with Hot Worx and how it supported her mental health and physical health. She shares the unique approach to getting a 3D workout that creates maximum health benefits in a small amount of time. To learn more about Hot Worx and to fi...

Melanie Domen is a parenting coach with a true passion for the development of children and how we, as parents, can raise responsible, considerate, loving children we (and others) enjoy being around. Melanie is an independent facilitator of the Parenting the Love and Logic® Way Curriculum. She also speaks to churches and groups, helping parents build strong relationships with their children, while establishing healthy boundaries, communication, and connection. She believes that the relationship b...

In this solo episode, host Erin Kerry brings listeners a special message on how to find calm during the chaos of the holiday season. This message combines science, Scripture, and Erin's practical coaching tips to bring much needed supportive tools during what can often be a stressful time. Key Topics: - Understanding the body's response to real or perceived stress - Three takeaways from Scripture that everyone can utilize to support their stress response this season - A practical strategy to tak...

Dr. David H. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. He is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator and author, Dr. Rosmarin has helped thous...

Dr. Alina Olteanu is the founder and president of “Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas”. She is the only pediatrician in the DFW area trained through the prestigious Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, founded by Dr Andrew Weil. She is board-certified in pediatrics but also in integrative medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She also has additional training in integrative psychiatry. She has extensive knowled...