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Erin Darling of Mindset Nutrition in Cottleville, Mo joins us today on the podcast and shares so much amazing information about nutrition and mindset. She begins with telling us a little about her own journey of nutrition and wellness starting with being overweight as a child to swinging to the other extreme of obsessive calorie tracking.  Erin talks about having to shift from the short term health mind to long term health success with her eating and mindset. She goes on to tell us about shifting to nutritional coaching as a second career and finding her passion to help individuals who are struggling with emotional/binge eating. Let's be honest who doesn't struggle with that type of eating?

Erin talks to us about  finding the things that bring you joy, understanding your worth, self love, and self care as a path to control emotional eating. She explains the triggers for binge eating and how to make yourself aware, and how to avoid those triggers. Erin also discusses the importance of meal planning, mindfulness, addressing limiting beliefs, intermittent fasting, and meditation as a means of shifting yourself to a healthy lifestyle.  She is huge on helping people understanding that you should eat the foods you love, but that also love you back. This episode is jammed packed full of great information, tips, and resources. SHARE, SHARE, SHARE, no one should miss hearing this episode.

Resources Mentioned:
Books- Atomic Habits by James Clear
                 Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole
                 Women, Food, and God by Geneen Roth
                 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Apps - Insight Timmer 

How to Find Erin Darling:
Website - www.mindsetnutritionstl.com
Instagram- @mindsetnutritionstl
FB- @erindarling 

Erin Darling Bio:
My name is Erin and I am the Nutrition Professional behind Mindset Nutrition! I am a mom, wife and a  lover of musical theater, staying active, talking  and all things pink!  My greatest love is educating others on how much our mindset determines the success of our health and how to use food as nourishment and not a security blanket. 

My Background

I fell in love with food and nutrition at a very young age.  I battled my weight growing up and used food as entertainment and comfort. When I grew old enough to make more adult choices I began switching the foods I was eating to healthier options. This change sparked years of restricting and food obsession. Thankfully, right after I got married in 2006, I began working on my mind instead of my body.  Learning to retrain my thoughts and replace food with alternate ways of coping was life changing!

Credentials

I started my college career at The University of Missouri - Columbia, where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Soon after, I earned my Master's Degree in Education from Lindenwood University.  I taught for seven years and decided to make a career change. I wanted to combine my love of teaching others with my love of health and wellness. So I earned my Master's Degree in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University.  Since, I became certified as an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, specializing emotional eating.

Embrace, Live, Thrive
Website: www.embracelivethrive.com
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive 

Today's interview is with Katie Bynum, vice president of Fearless Women, which is a faith based ministry in the St. Louis area helping women to break free from the bounds of anxiety and depression. Katie got married young and moved away from family as her husband pursued his Doctorate. When the decided to start their family, they still were not close to home. Katie describes her journey with her first two children as each time, she had moved to a new area and had to start all over building a support system. Although it was hard, she took the initiative to join mom groups, made getting out and walking a propriety, and developed a tribe to support her when she needed it most. Katie also tells us about the journey to adopt their daughter and how that transition had some of its own struggles, but God's faithfulness never failed and they are blessed with all He has brought their family.

Katie has always had a passion for teaching and God has grown and shifter her to this position with Fearless Women. Please go check out this ministry as it is such a blessing to women who are struggling and now had a teen component that has been newly launched. Listen to this beautiful story of God's hand over Katie and directing every step of her and her families lives. Download and share with anyone who think would benefit from this encouraging and uplifting interview.

Ways to Find Katie:
FB: @katieblackbynum
Instagram: @katiecbbynum

Fearless Women:
Website: www.fearlesswomenstl.com
FB: @fearlesswomen (also, private group you can request to join)
Instagram: @fearlesswomenstl
Tik Tok: Fearless Teens

Katie Bio:
Follower of Jesus, student, and teacher of God’s word, wife to supportive husband Josh and mom to two active boys and a precious daughter. I love to share coffee and conversations where I get to: encourage others through God’s word, remind moms of the importance of motherhood and to embrace it, help ladies be set free from fear, anxiety and depression through Jesus, and talk about our journey of adoption! I currently serve as the Vice President for Fearless Women.

Embrace, Live, Thrive:
website: www.embracelivethrive.com
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive

Today's Episode is with Nita Dalton, a certified Hypnotherapist, who owns Nita Dalton Hypnosis. This an incredible interview were we are exposed to a technique that honestly didn't know anything about before meeting Nita. She has a voice that brings you to a place of peace and calm before even starting any treatment. Nita, tells us about her own journey from massage therapy, into therapeutic massage, and finally discovering Hypnosis in a quest to best serve her clients. Her passion to truly help people heal and conquer whatever they are struggling with is evident through this interview. Take a listen and reflect on if this treatment technique might be what you were looking for you in your own healing journey. Please share with anyone you think might benefit from hearing about Hypnotherapy.

Ways to Find Nita Dalton:
Website: www.nitadaltonhypnosis.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 636-399-0370

Nita's Bio: Nita has practiced a variety of energy-based, alternative health modalities. She continues to add to her repertoire by attending national conferences and  studying with master teachers. Her work is safe, ethical and confidential. No practitioner in either traditional or alternative health services can guarantee specific results. What Nita can assure is that you will receive her full attention and best work to achieve goals that matter most to You. When the client is ready to move beyond the limiting beliefs that prevent change, hypnotherapy is an effective means of transmuting subconscious energies. Then any resulting changes are as sustainable as you want them to be. Nita Dalton is professional, strongly ethical and highly confidential. Whether in her office or another setting, she establishes privacy, safety and warmth for the client. This enhances a deeper connection and contributes to sustained change. She is a professional hypnotherapist certified through the National Guild of Hypnotists. See website for full list of trainings, certificates, and memberships.

Embrace, Live, Thrive:
Website: www.embracelivethrive.com 
Instagram: @embracelivethrive
FB: @embracelivethrive 
Favorite Podcast App: Embrace, Live, Thrive 

Today's Interview is with Andrea Denningmann, owner of Addi and Ains Boutique. Guys, this gal is a doer and a go getter. She believes in always pushing herself to the next level and trying new things. Andrea is not afraid to put in the work and do the research to attempt anything that comes into her mind. She is a busy mom of three and started her career in cooperate fashion, but then felt the pull to stay at home after her second child. She followed her heart and became a SAHM, but quickly began working with the children's curriculum in her church part time. During that time she also decided to homeschool, and even became the director of her homeschool group for a period of time.  Even through this busy season of her life she couldn't shake the dream of  starting her own boutique. Realizing that there would never be a "good" time to start a business. she dove into writing her business plan and seven months later launched her company. She has learned a lot over the last 3 + years in business and continues to grow and push herself to move forward. Andrea is inspirational as a mother and business owner. Listen and be encouraged that now is the time to get going on whatever is your dream business. Please like and share with all of your friends!!

Ways to Find Andrea:
website: www.addiandainsboutique.com 
Instagram: @addiandains
Facebook: @addiandains 
Consulting Instagram account: @adenningmann   

Blooming Daisy Marketplace\
5541 Chestnut Street
Cottleville, Mo 63304 

 The Painted Tree Boutique-Ballwin
14850 Manchester Road
Ballwin, Mo 63011 

The Kindred Shops:  Oak Park Mall 
11133 W. 95th Street
Overland Park, Kansas | 66214 | 913.307.0099

 Independence Center
18801 East 39th St. South 
 Independence, MO | 64057 | 816.709.3783

Plaza 
422 Nichols Road
Kansas City, MO | 64112 | 816.492.7287 

Andrea Bio:
Addi and Ains began as a young girl's dream turned into a reality. Established in September 2017, Andrea Denningmann the owner, had a desire to share her love of fashion and faith with others. She has three beautiful children that are the basis of her inspiration and plans to raise her children with an entrepreneurial spirit by living as an example. She saw an opportunity to infuse the contrasting styles and personalities of her daughters, Addison and Ainsley into her boutique. 

Addi & Ains Boutique is a women's lifestyle boutique offering on trend, quality
apparel, accessories and gift items at affordable prices. In our boutique you
will find styles that are affordable, fashionable and fun whether you are
dressing for a busy day at the office, running kids around, have a special
occasion, or just want a great look for girls’ night or date night we are here
to help! 

 We style women from the inside out for God's Glory. Whether you area a busy
mom, career woman or boss babe, we style women in such a way that they will
look and feel confident in their own skin and know that that God created each
of us women on purpose for a purpose.  At Addi & Ains we want to
help simplify your shopping needs because we understand just how hard it is to
be a busy working mom. Feel free to contact us anytime! We will respond within
24 hours, always. We want to serve you and help women just like you.

Message us through Facebook for a more immediate response for questions about styling,
family photo ideas, specific styles you are looking for or closet organization
tips to name a few. 

Resources Mentioned:
Business Boutique by Christy Wright

Embrace, Live, Thrive:
website: www.embracelivethrive.com 
FB: @embracelivethrive 
Instagram: @embracelivethrive 

Today's Interview is with the amazing Jessica White, Owner of Enact Wellness Solutions in St. Charles, Mo. She has a beautiful story of overcoming obesity and finding herself through her health and fitness. As a busy momma of 3 and military wife she has had many obstacles to overcome, but her health became a priority. Jessica talks about how joining group fitness classes became her community and became such a source of support for her through all of the hard. She progressed from class attendee, to group instructor, but really found her passion with personal training and helping her clients on an individual level. Her story only continues as she decided to open up her own group fitness studio Enact Wellness Solutions. A community built around supporting women from the inside out and helping them learn not only about exercise, but how to love themselves. Jessica has so much insight on health, wellness, and motherhood you are not going to want to miss this episode. So take a listen and SHARE with all of your family and friends.

Enact Wellness Solutions  
Website: www.enactwellness.com
FB: @enactwellnessstcharles

Jessica's Bio
Jessica is the CEO and founder of Enact Wellness Solutions. Jessica has lost a total of 170 lbs and kept it off for fifteen years! She knows what it takes to achieve total health. Following her passion, she began teaching fitness classes of all types eleven years ago and added personal training as her full-time job four years ago. Through visiting different gyms, hearing personal stories, and understanding the needs of others currently not met (not even in the country’s leading gyms), she designed Enact Wellness Solutions to fill the gap.

Embrace, Live, Thrive
website: www.embracelivethrive.com 
FB: @embracelivethrive 
Instaram: @embracelivethrive 

Today's interview blew me away. Published Author of "I love Jesus, But I want to die" Sarah  Robinson comes on the podcast and talks about her journey of mental health from a child into adulthood. She describes how she didn't even realize that suicidal ideations were not normal as young child. Sarah became a Christian in her teenage years and began developing shame because of her negative thoughts/emotions and how it conflicted to what the church was telling who she was supposed to be. After surviving a suicide attempt at 17, in college she began to mange her guilt with self harm. Thank goodness her story didn't end there, Sarah talks with us about the importance of finding the right counselor, what benefits medication can provide and there is no need for shame, and so much more. She is so generous and encouraging. You are are going to want to go to your favorite store to buy her book and get your copy today!!
 
Resources Mentioned: 
Book: Try Softer By Aundi Kolber
              Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning God by                     Sarah Bessey
Websites: www.psychologytoday.com/us

Website: www.sarahjrobinson.com 
Instagram: @sarahjrbnsn

Sarah Robinson's Bio: 
I know what it’s like to wrestle with the darkness.

When I met Jesus, I didn’t know the ache in my chest was depression or the rattle in my bones was anxiety.

Well-meaning church leaders taught that if I did the right things, my life would be full of beauty and joy. But it wasn’t so simple. Though I showed up to church every time the doors were open, read my Bible, prayed, and served on the worship team, the darkness refused to lift.

Years of shame, self-harm, and a few planned suicide attempts taught me something I never expected: God is present in our deepest darkness. With that knowledge, I found the courage to venture beyond the church walls and find the professional help I needed to fight for wholeness and build a rich, beautiful life despite depression.

Now, I use my own ache to make the way easier for others. Through a decade of youth ministry, directing a nonprofit that mentored more than a thousand youth pastors, and working with suicidal young women in a residential facility, and my popular blog, I’ve helped thousands of others beat back the darkness, finding hope even when God chooses not to remove suffering.

I spend my days in Nashville with a man I adore, baring my soul for thousands of readers who need to know they can struggle and still have rich and beautiful lives in Christ.

Embrace, Live, Thrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive
Facebook: @embracelivethrive
Website: www.embracelivethrive.com 

Today's episode is my story of miscarriage and grief. The pain of  loss of pregnancy is indescribable and can consume your life without the proper intervention. God's is faithful and we were able to conceive again and are due with our rainbow at the beginning of September. I am so excited, but also daily walk through the anxiety of fear of another loss. I have struggled talking about this pregnancy not only out of fear of loss, but also I feel like I have not honored the spark of life I lost in August.  This podcast is raw and brought with it a lot of emotion, but I hope the realness of what I have to say speaks not only to women who have experienced a miscarriage, but helps with understanding for those who have not. I hope you listen and are encouraged and it helps to know you are not alone.  Below listed is a small number of resources if you need someone to walk along side you as you heal. There are so many more resources out there if you just start looking. 

Support Groups
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - nationalshare.org
Miscarriage Grief Support - www.miscarriagehurts.com/find-help/support

Counselors 
Marbel Wellness - www.marblewellness.com
Carla Powderly - carlapowderly.com
Waypoint Care Ministry - Julie Sullivan:  [email protected]  (Biblical Counseling) 

Today's interview with my good friend Laruen Trimmer is something all allergy mom's need to hear. She walked through post partum depression after her first daughter and gives us valuable insight about regaining her health. However, her story continues with her second daughter being diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis or EOE and food allergies after being sick the first year of her life. She talks about the fear and anxiety of her child never having a normal life, not to mention the overwhelming anxiety of what even to feed her daughter.  She found her strength through the people she had around her and realized that a normal life was possible, it was just their new normal.  She leaves mom with a message of strength and encouragement that you can figure it out, you just need to focus on one meal at a time and they rest will come. This interview is an absolute must for any mom or individual struggling with the fear, anxiety, and isolation that can come with food allergies and/or EOE. SHARE!!

Mentioned Resources:
Blog: Allergy Awesomeness
App: Spookin
Book: The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary

Lauren's Bio:  Lauren has two beautiful girls who keep her busy. She has been in HR most of her working career and worked for Foss Swim school for the last few years. She was a site director, but choose to switch to back to recruiting as it fits in better with her family's schedule. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and is on a quest to find what is her best form of self care.

Embrace, Live, Thrive:
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive 
Website: www.embracelivethrive.com

Today's interview is going to blow you away. Dr. Emily Hecker breaks down the MTHFR gene mutation and how it effects about 50% of people, but often doesn't diagnosed until you are struggling with fertility.  She explains the importance of not only of a healthy diet, but also liver and gallbladder health to make sure you are absorbing all the healthy foods you are eating. We talk about how genes are a factory and when those factories are not working right we have to figure out how best to support them. We finish our conversation about specific environmental concerns that we can address to improve our health. Dr. Hecker gives us a wealth of information and repeatedly encourages us to clean up our diets to help clean up our health. There is so much value in this episode!! Listen and share it with everyone you know.

Resources Referenced:
StrateGene®: Strategic Genetic Testing :StrateGene®
Book: Ben Lynch - Dirty Genes
App: Calm or Headspace

Ways to Find:
Website - Home - Enlighten Functional Medicine (enlightenstl.com)
FB - @dremilystl
Instagram - @dremilystl

Bio:
Dr. Emily is a board certified chiropractic physician who is passionate about Functional Medicine. Patients seek her out specifically for nutrigenomic support for those who have a genetic polymorphism for MTHFR. She is proud to offer nutritional consults for her patients.
Her passion for natural health care started when her aviation career required her to work at a desk job, leading to chronic back pain.

She was amazed at how a chiropractic physician was able to evaluate her body and tell her where she was unknowingly in pain. After a few adjustments, she was pain-free and never needed pain killers to manage her chronic back pain. As private pilot and meteorologist in her previous career, Dr. Emily discovered the human body was similar to operating an aircraft in a thunderstorm, where everything had to be in balance to function perfectly. After completing her Masters of Business Administration degree she decided to dedicate her life to helping people in the most natural way God would allow by obtaining her doctorate of chiropractic.

She specializes in supporting those with autoimmune diseases, MTHFR polymorphisms, food sensitivities and inflammation. She has had extensive training in understanding the methylation pathways trained by Dr. Ben Lynch, world leader and expert in MTHFR. She has post doctorate training in Functional Endocrinology, Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Neuroimmunology, Thyroid Disorders, Chiropractic Craniopathy, and the Webster Technique.

She is an active provider for the Shape ReClaimed anti-inflammatory program and uses a supervised ketogenic approach for weight loss in her practice.
She supports natural childbirth, breastfeeding, parental choice and strives to be your best advocate. Her practice in Ballwin, MO is not limited to patients seeking optimal health, but for those who are struggling with chronic health conditions trying to find an answer.

Embrace, Live, Thrive
www.embracelivethirve.com 
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive

Today I had the honor of talking with Kelli Risse, owner of Rise Up and Live Wellness. She spent years in education and then transitioned into a health, life and mindset coach as she discovered her own healing journey from anxiety. She has struggles with body image and perfectionism almost her whole life as she was raised in the dance world, where there always something else you needed be improving. She is so encouraging as she talks about finding gratitude in all areas of your life, but especially about your body.  Kelli loves individuals of all age groups and has found her passion in educating adults and professionals about how to regain control of you life and mindset. As you  find her words as inspiring as I did, please share with anyone and everyone who is struggling with anxiety, body image, or perfectionism.  

Website: www.riseupandlivewellness.com 
FB: @kelli.boutellerisse & @riseupandlivewellness
FB Group: Rise Up and Live with Master Coach Kelli Risse
Instagram: @Kelli_Risse

Book: Fearless and Fabulous: Finding Your Way Through Change and Beyond

Kelli is hosting a Renew Yourself Virtual Spring Retreat on May 1 from 9-11. 

www.riseupandlivewellness.com/renewyourself

Discount code: SPECIAL -$20 off when registering 

Kelli Bio:
My passion is helping busy, stressed people say goodbye to unnecessary anxiety and hello to a life of peace, health, happiness, and success.

After spending too many years battling with myself over my body, stressing out about all my lists and to-dos, and feeling like everything and everyone but me had control over my life, I finally found the key to transforming everything. It wasn’t a new crash diet that would give me the perfect body in a matter of weeks. It wasn’t a quick fix that would suddenly make all the stress in my life go away. And it certainly wasn’t some series of rules to regulate my life into oblivion.

It was the realization that in order to achieve my goals – from my health to my relationships to my career – I had to align my mind, body, and spirit. My personal transformation allowed me to step into the life I had spent so many years dreaming of. I felt empowered. I felt free. And I knew I had to dedicate my life to helping others do the same thing.

Helping others learn and grow has always been a passion of mine. As a former educator, I spent years helping my students empower themselves and work towards a bright future. When I decided to shift gears and focus on health and wellness, it felt only natural to approach my coaching in the same way. I’m not just here to give you quick tips and send you on your way; I’m all about giving you the knowledge and support you need to form lasting, transformative habits – whether you’re looking to get control over your health, your stress, your career, or all of the above.

Now a Certified Health, Life, and Mindset Coach and Master Practitioner of The Transformational Coaching Method and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I am committed to helping you find inner peace, harmony, and success through sustainable and long-lasting lifestyle change, including stress management, intuitive eating, and success mastery.

Embrace, Live, Thrive
www.embracelivethrive.com
FB: @embracelivethrive
Instagram: @embracelivethrive