Sparking Wholeness

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

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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

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Author and ministry leader Jen Oshman joins host Erin Kerry to discuss her Bible study Very Good: What the Bible Says About Being a Woman. They explore biblical femininity, women’s roles in the church, identity, leadership, Genesis, Romans 16, and why many women are wrestling with faith today. This is a thoughtful conversation on Scripture, culture, and God’s design for women.

Key Topics:

- Biblical femininity explained

- What the Bible says about being a woman

- Women’s roles in the church

- Genesis and God’s design for women

- Women leaders in Scripture (Deborah, Esther, Rahab)

- Identity and purpose for Christian women

- Why women are leaving the church

- Understanding difficult Bible passages about women

- Faith vs culture conversations on womanhood

- Jesus’ treatment of women in the Gospels

Links Mentioned:

Website: jenoshman.com

Study: https://a.co/d/07rca6w3

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Host Erin Kerry sits down with Bible teacher and author Tara Dew to unpack the powerful truths of Psalm 23 and how they apply to real-life stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Tara shares the heart behind her upcoming book Overflowing Peace and explains how God as our Shepherd offers protection, comfort, and healing—even in life’s darkest valleys.

Together, they break down the deeper meaning behind the rod, the staff, and the oil, revealing how these biblical images point to a peace that isn’t dependent on circumstances, but rooted in God’s presence.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually dry, this conversation will help you reconnect to the steady, soul-deep peace God promises.

Key Topics:

- Tara’s story and why she wrote Overflowing Peace

- What “peace” actually means in a chaotic world

- Understanding God as our Shepherd in Psalm 23

- Finding peace in seasons of anxiety and overwhelm

- Walking through “the valley” without losing hope

- The rod as protection (not punishment)

- The staff as guidance and comfort

- The oil as healing, restoration, and care

- How to anchor your nervous system in biblical truth

- Practical ways to experience God’s peace daily

Links Mentioned:

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary https://nobts.edu/

Tara’s new book: https://a.co/d/0hGlK8bK

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In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Tere Linzey, licensed educational psychologist and founder of BrainMatterZ, to discuss how brain optimization can improve executive functioning, attention, processing speed, and learning at any age.

Drawing from decades of experience and global research, Dr. Linzey explains how the brain works like a muscle, and why many struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, memory, and focus may come down to underdeveloped foundational skills rather than permanent limitations.

You’ll learn practical, science-backed strategies to strengthen cognitive function, improve attention span, and support both children and adults in a world full of distractions.

If you or your child struggle with focus, overwhelm, or mental fatigue, this episode will give you simple tools to start rewiring the brain for better performance and resilience.

Key Topics:

- What “brain optimization” actually means

- Neuroplasticity: why your brain can change at any age

- Root causes of focus, memory, and attention struggles

- Executive functioning explained simply

- How auditory and visual processing impact learning

- Brain training vs. traditional academic interventions

- Simple exercises to improve processing speed and attention

- The impact of screens, multitasking, and AI on the brain

- Practical ways to engage kids with executive function challenges

- Why movement and coordination build cognitive strength

Links Mentioned:

https://www.brainmatterz.com/

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Host Erin Kerry sits down with author, speaker, and trauma survivor Mary E. DeMuth to talk about what it means to “restory” your life—allowing Jesus to reframe your past, rewrite your present, and redefine your future.

Mary shares her personal healing journey and how childhood trauma shaped her understanding of God’s presence, along with practical ways to recognize life turning points, step out of hiding, and embrace your God-given story.

You’ll learn how to move from feeling stuck to walking in purpose, how God’s “chesed” (steadfast, covenant love) changes the way you see your story, and how both individuals and church leaders can create safe spaces for healing.

If you’re navigating trauma, midlife transitions, identity shifts, or faith struggles, this conversation will remind you: your story isn’t over.

Key Topics:

- Mary’s personal healing journey and the meaning of “restory”

- How trauma shapes identity—and how God reframes it

- Recognizing turning points in your life story

- Why midlife is often a powerful season for transformation

- How to get unstuck and step out of hiding

- Practical habits and rhythms to restory your life

- Understanding God’s hesed (steadfast love) and its role in healing

- How God sees and values women in their stories

- Creating safe, trauma-informed spaces within the church

- Moving from survival mode into purpose and calling

Links Mentioned:

Book: Restory Your Life: How Jesus Reframes Your Past, Rewrites Your Present, and Redefines Your Future

Podcast: Pray Every Day

Website: Marydemuth.com

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Host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller, naturopathic doctor and sexual wellness expert, to unpack the root causes of low libido from a functional and holistic perspective. From hormone imbalances and chronic stress to thyroid issues, medications, and relationship dynamics, this episode explores why libido is more than just a “drive”—it’s a reflection of your overall health.

You’ll also learn the difference between desire and arousal, the powerful role oxytocin plays in mental health and connection, and how sexual intimacy can support your nervous system and emotional well-being.

If you’ve been told “it’s normal” or “it’s just hormones,” this conversation will give you a deeper understanding of what your body is really communicating—and what you can do about it.

Key Topics:

- Libido as a vital sign of overall health

- Desire vs. arousal (and why they’re often confused)

- Oxytocin’s role in mood, bonding, and nervous system regulation

- Hormonal drivers of low libido (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

- The impact of stress and cortisol on sexual health

- Thyroid, chronic infections, and blood flow considerations

- Medications that can suppress libido

- Emotional and relational contributors to low desire

Links Mentioned:

Website: mylibidodoc.com

Free Quiz: libidocode.com

Book: wanttowantit.com

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Many Christians want to spend time with God in the morning—but struggle to make it a consistent spiritual habit. Host Erin Kerry sits down with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach to talk about the power of beginning your day with God and how a simple morning practice can shape your faith, mindset, and spiritual leadership.

Tara Beth shares the story behind her new book The GREAT Morning Revolution and introduces her simple framework for morning prayer: Gratitude, Reflection, Exalt, Ask, and Trust. Together, Erin and Tara Beth discuss how Scripture points to the importance of seeking God in the morning, what it means to offer God the “first fruits” of your day, and how families can cultivate meaningful spiritual rhythms together.

Whether you’re a busy parent, ministry leader, or someone longing for deeper intimacy with God, this conversation will encourage you to create a morning practice that brings peace, purpose, and spiritual grounding to your day.

Key Topics:

- Why a morning spiritual practice is powerful for your faith

- The origin story behind The GREAT Morning Revolution

- What it means to offer God your first fruits

- Biblical examples of seeking God in the morning

- Tara Beth’s GREAT framework: Gratitude, Reflection, Exalt, Ask, Trust

- Simple ways to build a consistent prayer and Scripture routine

- Inviting your children and family into morning prayer rhythms

Links Mentioned:

Website: https://tarabethleach.com/

Book: https://tarabethleach.com/great-morning-revolution/

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Host Erin Kerry welcomes minister, teacher, and author of Mourning God, Tiffany Stein, to discuss the complex intersection of grief, faith, and lament. After the devastating loss of her infant son, Tiffany found herself mourning not only her child, but also the version of God she believed she understood.

Together, Erin and Tiffany explore why lament is a deeply biblical response to suffering, why the modern church often struggles to sit with grief, and how Scripture offers a framework for processing pain without abandoning faith.

Rather than offering quick spiritual clichés, this episode invites listeners to discover the God who enters our sorrow, mourns with us, and walks with us through the darkness toward healing.

If you’ve ever felt abandoned by God in your pain—or struggled to understand suffering through the lens of faith—this conversation offers both honesty and hope.

Key Topics

- Tiffany Stein’s journey from ministry leadership to first-time author

- The inspiration behind Mourning God after the loss of her son

- Mourning the God you thought you knew during deep grief

- Why faith crises often accompany traumatic loss

- The problem with common Christian platitudes about suffering

- Why the modern church struggles to sit with grief and lament

- Biblical examples of lament in Psalms and Job

- A biblical pattern for processing grief through lament

- Holding sorrow and hope together in the Christian life

- How community and faith support healing after devastating loss

Links:

Website: tiffanystein.com

Book: https://www.tiffanystein.com/mourninggod

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Host Erin Kerry interviews internationally recognized naturopathic physician and functional medicine leader Dr. Jaquel Patterson to unpack why anxiety, depression, and ADHD are skyrocketing…and why medications often stop working.

Dr. Patterson explains the missing link between chronic inflammation, infections, gut health, and neuropsychiatric symptoms — especially in kids and teens. They discuss the labs your doctor may not be running, how to identify biological drivers of mental health struggles, and why functional medicine looks beyond “normal” ranges to find what’s optimal.

Key Topics:

- Chronic inflammation and how it disrupts the blood-brain barrier, neurotransmitters, and medication effectiveness

- The biological drivers behind rising rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD

- Why standard labs miss key issues — and the optimal ranges that matter (ferritin, cortisol, thyroid, CRP, IL-6, ESR, testosterone)

- How infections, including strep, Lyme disease, and tick-borne co-infections impact behavior, mood, and cognition

- Understanding PANS/PANDAS and sudden-onset OCD, anxiety, and tics in children

- The role of gut health, antibiotic exposure, and microbiome repair in brain development

- Nutritional supports for kids: amino acids, protein intake, lithium orotate, beef liver, and micronutrients

- Mold and environmental toxicity: why symptoms often get misdiagnosed as psychiatric

- When medications stop working — and the physical issues to rule out

- Practical first steps: blood work, environmental assessments, and small habits for long-term healing

Links:

Website: http://fairfieldfamilyhealth.com

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/drjaquel/

Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/naturopathic.physician/