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Backyard Health

A show about integrative and functional nutrition topics for regular people to achieve optimal health.

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63:42

The Roots of Generational Health: grandparents,...

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2026/02/05

Grandparents are more than family members — they are the roots of generational health. In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re talking about the often-overlooked role grandparents play in the emotional, physical, and societal wellbeing of families. From the quiet power of ancestral energy to the science behind connection, purpose, and resilience, this conversation explores why caring for our elders isn’t just an act of love — it’s a strategy for long-term health. We dive into how emotionall...

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63:51

Calcium & Bone Density: Why Absorption, Stress, and...

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2026/01/29

Calcium isn’t just about bones — and bone density isn’t just about aging. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin takes a deep dive into calcium through a functional, whole-body lens and explains why bone health is actually a story of stress, digestion, hormones, movement, and mineral balance, not just calcium intake. You’ll learn: What calcium actually does in the body beyond bone structureWhy calcium absorption matters more than how much you consumeHow stress can cause calcium to become “m...

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37:19

Simple Is Still Nourishing: How to Eat Well With Ease...

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2026/01/22

Eating well doesn’t have to feel like another full-time job. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin breaks down why simplicity and ease in eating are not shortcuts — they’re smart, strategic choices, especially during busy seasons of life like parenthood, postpartum recovery, high work stress, or just plain burnout. If you’ve ever felt pressure to cook elaborate meals, follow perfect recipes, or “do nutrition right” — and then felt defeated when you couldn’t keep up — this episode is for yo...

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78:18

Beyond the New Dietary Guidelines: Choosing the Right...

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2026/01/15

With the newest updates to the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, conversations about how we should eat are back in the spotlight. What often gets missed is that guidelines were never meant to function as personal nutrition plans. Treating them that way is one of the biggest reasons people feel confused, frustrated, or like nutrition does not work for them. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin uses the updated dietary guidelines as a starting point to add depth and clarity to the...

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94:55

6 Lessons I Learned From a Full Year of Motherhood

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2026/01/07

This episode is a reflection on a full year of parenting — the kind of year you don’t really understand until you’ve lived it. In this episode, Erin shares the six lessons that stood out most from her first year as a mom — not from a parenting book, but from day-to-day life: broken sleep, long days, short patience, changing routines, and learning how motherhood actually impacts your health in real time. She talks honestly about: What it’s like to go a full year without consistent sleep — and ...

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23:59

The “Lost Weeks” Strategy Every Tired Mom Needs This...

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2025/12/07

The four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like one long, blurry Tuesday—and this is exactly why I call them “The Lost Weeks.” Work feels impossible to focus on. Your brain is juggling 47 holiday to-dos. You’re running between grocery stores, school events, gift shopping, and last-minute deadlines… and the next thing you know, you’re telling yourself, “Whatever. I’ll just get back on track in January.” But here’s the truth: These four weeks hold 90 meals, dozens o...

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16:03

Your 10-Minute Thanksgiving Reset Pep Talk | Healthy...

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2025/11/26

If you’re listening to this on the way to Thanksgiving, take a deep breath — this episode is your pre-holiday reset. In today’s short, calming Thanksgiving pep talk, Erin walks you through how to de-escalate panic and overwhelm so you can walk into the holiday feeling grounded, confident, and in control of your food decisions. You’ll learn: ✨ How to set realistic boundaries you can actually follow (instead of the all-or-nothing rules that always backfire) ✨ The simple mindset shift tha...

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30:02

Food Pushers, Judgey Comments & Cocktail Pressure |...

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2025/11/20

Holiday eating comes with more than just the food — it comes with comments, pressure, expectations, and a lot of emotional energy. In this episode of the Healthy Holiday Series, we’re talking about one of the toughest parts of navigating the season: food pushers, judgey comments, and how to enjoy a holiday cocktail without derailing your progress or your peace. We’ll get into: ✨ Why people push food (hint: it’s about their comfort, not your choices) ✨ What to say when someone comments ...

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32:41

The Art of Having Seconds: How to Enjoy Holiday Food...

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2025/11/13

You finished your plate... but you’re still hungry. Now what? In this week’s Healthy Holiday Series episode of Backyard Health, Erin breaks down exactly how to navigate seconds, manage fullness cues, and enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving foods — without guilt, restriction, or the “I blew it” mindset. You’ll learn: ✨ The More? Sure! model — your go-to framework for mindful second helpings ✨ How to tell the difference between hunger and cravings ✨ Advanced holiday eating tools to h...

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46:16

Welcome to the Healthy Holiday Series 2025, Week 1 |...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to the Healthy Holidays Series on the Backyard Health Podcast! 🎄 If you’ve ever told yourself “I can’t lose weight during the holidays,” this episode will challenge that belief — and help you rewrite the story. We’ll talk about why so many of us associate the holidays with chaos, guilt, and “starting over in January,” and how those thought patterns actually wire your brain and body to repeat the same cycles year after year. You’ll learn how to shift from survival mode to strategy

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42:51

Halloween Candy & Kids: Real Life Strategies to...

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2025/10/24

Halloween is here—and with it comes the candy, the chaos, and the “sugar season” that rolls right into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. In this week’s episode, Erin breaks down what sugar actually does to your body and your kids’ developing brains—without the scare tactics or the guilt. You’ll learn the difference between natural vs. added sugars (and whether that even matters for your kids), what happens to dopamine and blood sugar when we overload on sweets, and why sugar cravings o...

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36:09

How to Stop Eating to Fill — and Start Eating to...

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2025/10/16

The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but let’s be honest, they can also be a minefield for mindless eating. Between travel, stress, social events, and the constant swirl of “treat yourself” messages, it’s easy to slip into habits that leave you feeling overfull, disconnected, and frustrated with your body. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin brings you back to center with a grounding conversation on mindful eating — not as a set of food rules, but as a skill for staying connected to ...

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58:39

Immune Health, Amino Acids & Surviving Cold Season...

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2025/10/11

The cold season is here — school germs are flying, holiday parties are stacking up, and your immune system is working overtime. In this episode, we’re diving into how to actually support your immunity (and energy) in real life — not just with vitamin C packets and wishful thinking. We’ll break down the functional nutrition side of immune resilience — what happens to your metabolism, gut lining, and recovery when stress, sugar, and sleep deprivation collide — and how key nutrients like amino a...

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31:36

How to Stop Quitting on Yourself: Rooting Your Goals...

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2025/10/02

Happy October! 🍂 In today’s episode, Erin’s re-releasing a powerful mini-training she originally shared with her October group challenge back in 2023. This one is all about uncovering your deeper WHY—the real driving force behind your health and fat loss journey. Here’s the truth: saying “I want to lose weight” isn’t enough. That’s not a goal—it’s an outcome. And outcomes don’t carry you through the hard days, the setbacks, or the moments when motivation fades. What does? A WHY that’s r...

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50:21

My Integrative Approach to Blood Sugar | Ep. 39

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2025/09/25

In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re diving deep into how carbs and blood sugar regulation impact fat loss, energy, and long-term metabolic health. You’ll learn what blood sugar imbalance actually feels like in your body, why “naked carbs” set off the dreaded eat-crash-crave-repeat cycle, and how to balance your meals so you stop riding the rollercoaster and start building steady energy that supports your goals. We’ll also look at the science behind the scenes: Labs that matter most for ...

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32:34

Fall is the new “New Years” | Ep. 38

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2025/09/18

Why do we wait until January 1st to start fresh when fall is already the real reset most of us live by? In this episode of Backyard Health, I’m breaking down the difference between goals and intentions — and why anchoring into both is the secret to making lasting change. You’ll learn: ✨ Why goals alone often feel empty (and why resolutions fizzle out). ✨ How intentions fuel your energy, clarity, and daily decisions. ✨ Simple journal prompts to help you set aligned intention...

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47:22

Diets Fail but Skills Last: 4 Questions That Make Fat...

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2025/09/11

Most people think weight loss comes down to willpower or cutting out entire food groups — but the truth is, it’s about learning a skill. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin breaks down the exact framework for building balanced meals that keep hunger, cravings, and hormones in check. You’ll learn: Why cravings and “being good all day, then blowing it at night” have less to do with discipline and more to do with physiology. The 4-part meal framework (veggies, protein, fats, carbs) that ma...

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67:29

Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Protein and Your...

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2025/09/04

Protein has become one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition — some people are turning everything into a “high-protein” version (hello, protein popcorn and protein cookies), while others roll their eyes and swear it’s just another fad. So what’s the truth? In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin cuts through the noise and breaks down exactly what protein does in your body — and why it might be the missing piece between you and the steady energy, satiety, and fat loss you’ve been chasing...

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37:28

My Postpartum Story: Life Updates | Ep. 35

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2025/08/28

When you think of grief, you probably think about losing a loved one. But what about the grief that comes with changing your health? The truth is—anytime you let go of foods, routines, or identities you’ve loved, you go through a grieving process. In this episode of Backyard Health, I share my own postpartum story of running advanced labs that revealed elevated thyroid antibodies, gut barrier dysfunction, and food sensitivities. The results meant big changes for me—going gluten-free, dairy-fr...

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32:18

Not Just in Your Head: What Sluggish Digestion,...

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2025/08/21

We throw the word “sluggish” around all the time — sluggish digestion, sluggish circulation, sluggish detox — but what does that actually mean in the body? In this episode of Backyard Health, I break down the physiology behind sluggish systems and show you how they connect to mineral imbalances that we can actually measure with HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing. You’ll learn: The body systems that can truly become sluggish — from digestion and circulation to thyroid, adrenals, liver...

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