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  • Episode 289: Mitochondrial Function in Mental Health and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Chris Winfrey
    Dr. Chris Winfrey practices neuropsychiatry in private practice at New Image Wellness, in Marlton, NJ. His practice is a blend of orthomolecular psychiatry, functional medicine, and psychoanalytic therapy. He uses this combination of medicine towards conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cognitive Impairment, PANDAS, Mold Toxicity induced Encephalitis, refractory depression, complex PTSD and other conditions to rehabilitate the brain and restore mental functioning.
    Key Topics:
    - What conventional psychiatry is missing right now
    - How thyroid plays a role in energy and why simply taking your temp daily could make a difference
    - The connection between mitochondrial function and brain health
    - How your overall toxic load is hindering your mental wellness
    - PH balance: the nutrition puzzle piece we often miss
    - Mold toxicity and its impact on mental health
    - ADHD is more than just a dopamine issue
    - Lyme disease and the psychological impact of vector-borne disease
    Learn more about Dr. Winfrey at https://drchriswinfrey.com/ and newimagewellness.net
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    Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
    42 min
  • Episode 288: A Mentally Healthy View of Married Sex with Chris Legg
    Chris Legg, LPC, married since 1993, is the owner and lead therapist for Alethia Family Counseling, a twenty-five-year marriage and family counselor, frequent speaker, and lead pastor at South Spring Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching people the truth, how to live in freedom, and building identity in Christ.
    This episode covers his book Sex and Marriage: Unlocking and Restoring the Power of Sex Through Biblical and Psychological Insight, which he co-wrote with his son Mark.
    Key Topics:
    - Why Chris decided to write a marriage book with his son
    - Reasons a healthy marriage can improve mental health
    - What men really want from their wives—and it may not be what you’re told
    - What to do about mismatched sexual desire in a marriage
    - How to avoid getting your marriage identity wrapped up in your sexuality
    - How Christian culture created suspicion between men and women over their views of sex
    - Understanding your partner’s point of view and their sexual desire
    - The danger of transactional sexual relationships
    You can grab Chris’ book on Amazon, at this link here: https://a.co/d/3vooxGl
    Learn more about Chris or work with his team of therapists at https://www.alethiacounseling.com/
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    49 min
  • Episode 287: How to Avoid Parenting Burnout with Leanne Page
    Leanne Page is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mom of two, parent coach, and author. Her new book, The Calm & Connected Journal, is a tool for busy moms to infuse their days with more self-compassion and psychological flexibility. 
    Key Topics:
    - Leanne’s background as a behavior analyst
    - How to handle behavior issues with a new perspective
    - How your stress as a parent impacts your kids’ stress
    - How to sense when your stress is ramping up
    - Using a choice board to learn what your body needs for regulation
    - Avoiding meltdowns when you’re rushing to get out of the house
    - Dinnertime disasters and how to manage them
    - Parental burnout: how to know when you’re there
    - Choosing to intentionally connect with the Calm and Connected Journal
    More info on Leanne: https://www.parentingwithaba.org/about-parenting-with-aba/ 
    Leanne’s Website:https://www.parentingwithaba.org/ 
    Leanne’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithaba/ 
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    42 min
  • Episode 286: Take a Risk on Rest with Eryn Lynum
    Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool.
    Key Topics:
- Eryn’s story of suffering from Addison’s disease at 14
    - What a hummingbird teaches us about rest
    - The pattern of rest as reflected in Scripture
    - How we adopt a mentality of rest and delight
    - The way Jesus models rest for us in the gospels
    - The protective nature of rest
    - How to prepare for rest, daily and weekly
    - The structure of her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest
    Listen to Eryn’s incredible family-friendly podcast, Nat Theo, wherever you find podcasts. Learn more about her work and grab her new study at erynlynum.com.
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    Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
    41 min
  • Episode 285: Innovations in Pelvic Floor Therapy with Gloria Kolb
    Gloria Kolb is the CEO and co-founder of Elitone, the first non-invasive, FDA-cleared, wearable treatment for women with urinary incontinence. Elitone's accolades include winning Best New Product by My Face My Body, Sling Shot 2020, finalist in Women Startup Challenge, and many startup pitch competitions.
    As an inventor with 30+ patents, Gloria has been featured in Forbes as a Top Scientist Driving Innovation in Women's Health. Her creative designs and problem-solving abilities have earned her recognition, such as Boston’s “40 Under 40” and MIT Review’s “World’s Top Innovators under 35.”
    Key Topics:
    - Gloria’s background as a scientist and how she came to understand the importance of pelvic floor health for women
    - How Elitone works to improve pelvic floor health
    - The importance of pelvic floor health
    - How Elitone is different from other devices and therapies
    - The preventative capabilities of Elitone
    - How to know if you need pelvic floor support
    Learn more about Elitone and find out if it’s right for you at Elitone.com.
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    Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
    34 min
  • Episode 284: The Surprising Connection Between Trauma and TMJ with Dr. Sharon Dickerson
    Dr. Sharon Dickerson is a trauma-informed biological dentist with over 35 years of experience, dedicated to transforming not only her patients' dental health but also their overall sense of well-being. Her journey into holistic care was born from a personal health crisis early in her career, when mercury toxicity from her profession led her to reimagine how dentistry could truly serve and heal.
    With a focus on TMJ/TMD treatment, mercury removal, and biocompatible care, Dr. Dickerson blends cutting-edge technology with a heartfelt commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. Whether restoring balance to a bite or addressing deeper systemic health issues, she takes joy in partnering with her patients to help them feel seen, valued, and supported.
    Key Topics:
    - How trauma and your nervous system connect to clenching your jaw and grinding teeth
    - How a trauma-informed approach to dentistry can bring healing to the body through TMJ support
    - Symptoms related to TMJ and the impact of trauma
    - Jaw development changes over time and the resulting challenges
    - Mercury toxicity and what to do about it
    - Dangers of root canals and the long-term impact
    - The importance of including the whole body in with dentistry
    - How the oral microbiome impacts the gut microbiome
    - The great fluoride debate
    Learn more at sharondickersondds.com
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    49 min
  • Episode 283: Women’s Health and Fitness Tips for Every Decade of Life with Kylie Larson
    Kylie Larson is a certified women’s health and fitness coach and the founder of Elemental Coaching, where she empowers women to achieve sustainable health through nutrition, fitness, and self-compassion. Kylie specializes in guiding high-performing women ages 35-55 to break free from chronic dieting and build lasting, health-focused habits. Her approach emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes and a compassionate mindset, helping clients create balance in their nutrition and fitness routines while respecting the unique challenges of their life stage. Through Elemental Coaching, Kylie is redefining what it means to pursue health and well-being—encouraging women to love their lifestyle and find strength in every season of life.
    Key Topics:
    - Kylie’s journey in the health and wellness world
    - Misconceptions about nutrition and fitness that many women believe
    - What to do for your health in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond
    - Leading with self-compassion as your body changes
    - What women should really be focusing on as their bodies change
    - Kylie’s health non-negotiable and her coaching program
    Follow Kylie on Instagram at @kylielarson and join her coaching programs at theelementalcoaching.com and learn more about her approach at thekylielarson.com. Download and listen to her podcast Far From Perfect, wherever you get podcasts.
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    37 min
  • Episode 282: A New Insight into Your Relationship with Food, Dieting, and Your Body with Dr. Supatra Tovar
    Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical psychologist, licensed dietitian, and certified fitness expert. Based on over two decades of experience in behavioral psychology, nutritional research, and exercise science, her unique insight has helped clients create small, manageable changes to transform their health, professional, and relationships’ trajectories. 
     
    To extend her client-centered methods to a broader audience, Dr. Tovar founded ANEW—Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness—offering practical tools to develop mindfulness and a holistic, balanced approach to health.  ANEW’s programs emphasize optimized nutrition for mental clarity, emotional balance for sustained resiliency, and healthy fitness routines for increased stamina. Her book, Deprogram Diet Culture, is available now.
    Key Topics:
    - Dr. Tovar’s journey studying psychology and nutrition and why she wrote her book
    - How our relationship to food is reflected by our feelings and behavior
    - Why it’s important to deprogram diet culture to restore a healthy relationship with food and your body
    - The importance of mindfulness in your eating habits
    - How current trends in health and dieting may negatively impact our relationship with food
    Learn more about Dr. Tovar at anew-insight.com.
    Listen to her podcast ANEW Body Insight Podcast wherever you find podcasts.
    Grab her book Deprogram Diet Culture at anew-insight.com/book.
    48 min
  • Episode 281: Why You Need a Root Cause Approach to Your Health with Dr. Markyia Nichols
    Dr. Markyia Nichols is Chief Medical Officer and Functional Health Director of Ciba Health, a digital health platform aiming to treat and reverse chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and digestive health issues—focusing on addressing the root causes of chronic diseases through personalized care plans and comprehensive lab testing.
    Markyia brings experience from her 21+ years as a board-certified Ob/Gyn and Functional Medicine Expert helping her patients to heal the root cause of their health and wellness issues.
    Through her leadership, Ciba Health introduced a "Virtual Health Equity" model, giving women the flexibility to access care that fits their lives. Dr. Nichols offers her expertise in holistic “root cause” medicine, sexual health and wellness, and hormonal health. She empowers clients to get to the root cause of their disease/chronic condition and thereby helps them achieve reversal and optimal health.
    Key Topics:
    - Dr. Nichols’ background as an OB/Gyn and how she got interested in functional medicine
    - How root cause medicine is different from traditional medicine
    - Exploring the interconnectedness of symptoms
    - The importance of food as medicine
    - What every body needs to thrive
    - How supplements can be a helpful tool for whole body health
    - A three-pronged approach to healing
    Learn more about functional medicine at cibahealth.com.
    Join at thrive.cibahealth.com
    Follow for more about Ciba Health on Instagram @ciba_health
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    43 min
  • Episode 280: How to Make Sense of Your Story and Find Wholeness with Adam Young
    Adam Young is a trauma therapist and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with master's degrees in social work and divinity. Adam regularly speaks at conferences and currently serves as an instructor and facilitator with The Allender Center in addition to his private practice. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife and two children. His new book, Make Sense of Your Story, is available now.
    Key Topics:
    - What it means to engage in “story work” and why it matters
    - How to feel your unfelt feelings
    - The concept of your body as a “truth-teller” and how not to dismiss the information it gives you
    - How to dig into what your body is telling you
    - Why Christians are uncomfortable with the idea of listening to their bodies
    - The problem with minimizing and spiritualizing your story
    - Understanding your story with God
    - Moving towards shame instead of away from it
    - How making sense of your story impacts all your relationships
    Learn more about Adam at https://adamyoungcounseling.com/ and buy his new book wherever books are sold.
    Get Erin’s FREE Food is Mood Guide here: https://mailchi.mp/055b20577ebc/food-is-mood-guide
    42 min

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Sparking Wholeness is not your typical health show. Erin Kerry is not your typical health coach. As a survivor of bipolar disorder, she has learned firsthand what it is like to deal with and manage a chronic illness.

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