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Sparking Wholeness

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. This show brings together health experts from various fields in order to discuss popular wellness topics and offer hope and support for mental health issues. Whether it"s addressing trauma, healing the gut microbiome, biohacking genes, addressing body image concerns, or exploring the

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Episode 360: Postpartum OCD, Birth Trauma, and...

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2026/10/08

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Lynnelle Peters, host of the Knowing Motherhood Podcast and author of But First Honesty, to talk about her journey through birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and a postpartum mental health crisis.Together, they discuss why Lynnelle struggled with postpartum OCD in silence for nine months, how anxiety she'd carried since childhood set the stage for that season, the link between hormone imbalance, stress, and the nervous system, why emotional suppression is a real stressor

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Episode 359: Brain Fog, Burnout, and Decision...

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2026/09/30

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Leigh Richardson, a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in psychology and the founder of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas, to unpack what happens when the brain becomes depleted.Together, they discuss what causes brain depletion, why stress and uncertainty make it so hard to decide and follow through, the four pillars of brain capital, how everyday "micro-crises" pile up, why sleep matters so much for brain recovery, and Leigh's new book, The

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51:55

Episode 358: “This Isn't the Story I Wanted:” Nicole...

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2026/09/22

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Nicole Langman, a therapist, speaker, and author of This Isn't the Story I Wanted: Grieving the Life You Lost and Trusting the God Who Stays, to explore the concept of non-death grief. Together, they discuss the losses we rarely name as grief, the "casserole code" and why some losses get community support while others don't, the loss of stress resilience in perimenopause, shame and the comparison game, spiritual bypassing versus genuine faith-filled support, the

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48:53

Episode 357: Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm with...

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2026/09/15

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

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46:30

Episode 356: Perimenopause, Hormone Testing and HRT...

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2026/09/08

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

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Episode 355: Why "Normal" Labs Don't Mean Optimal...

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2026/09/01

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

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47:10

Episode 354: Raising Resilient Kids in an Anxious...

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2026/08/25

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

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47:50

Episode 353: Parents, Nothing Sticks Until the...

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2026/08/18

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

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54:09

Episode 352: Nervous System Regulation and Trauma...

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2026/08/10

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

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48:36

Episode 351: Protracted Withdrawal, Deprescribing,...

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2026/08/04

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

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Episode 350: Why "Doing Everything Right" Isn't...

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2026/07/28

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

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52:54

Episode 349: How Spiritual Abuse Affects Your Nervous...

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2026/07/21

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

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43:59

Episode 348: How Your Oral Health Affects Your Gut,...

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2026/07/13

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

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48:21

Episode 347: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex...

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2026/07/08

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

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Episode 346: Faith, Depression, and Mental Illness:...

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2026/06/30

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

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Episode 345: Late-Diagnosed ADHD in Women: The...

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2026/06/23

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

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Episode 344: How to Reset Your Health, Faith, and...

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2026/06/16

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

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49:05

Episode 343: Progesterone Left the Chat: What Happens...

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2026/06/09

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

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Episode 340: A New Approach to Understanding Anxiety...

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2026/05/12

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

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Episode 339: Invisible ADHD in Women: Dopamine,...

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2026/05/05

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

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