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  • Episode 320: Why Your Nervous System Matters More Than Intensity in Exercise and Nutrition with Robin Long of Lindywell
    2025/12/23
    Robin Long is the Founder and CEO of Lindywell, a global wellness brand helping women build strength, reduce stress, and find balance through Pilates, nutrition and nervous.system support. What began in her living room has grown into a global digital platform serving tens of thousands of members in over 80 countries - and recently celebrated 10 years of empowering women to feel strong, vibrant, and resilient at every age. Her “grace over guilt” philosophy and sustainable approach to wellness have been featured on The Today Show, LIVE with Kelly & Ryan, Well + Good, and the Lindywell app was voted Best Pilates App by Women's Health Magazine. As a mom of four, Robin is passionate about building a company that aligns with her values - proving it’s possible to grow a successful business while prioritizing family, health, and purpose. In this episode, Robin shares how nervous system dysregulation impacts exercise tolerance, blood sugar balance, hormone health, and mental well-being, especially for women in midlife. Together, Erin and Robin unpack why intensity isn’t always better, how short consistent movement supports resilience, and how nourishment, breath, and self-compassion create true healing from the inside out. This conversation weaves science, psychology, and faith into a compassionate framework for sustainable strength, calm, and purpose, reminding us that wholeness begins when the body feels safe. Key Topics: - How Pilates rebuilds connection to the body instead of punishing it - The hidden nervous system cost of high-intensity, all-or-nothing workouts - Why consistency matters more than intensity for long-term health - Nervous system dysregulation, burnout, and midlife hormone shifts - How stress and over-exercise contribute to blood sugar dysregulation - Why protein, fat, and fiber stabilize both mood and energy - Nutrition “noise” to let go of (supplement overload, perfectionism) - Why the body can’t heal if it doesn’t feel safe - Redefining health beyond body size, aesthetics, and fitness culture - Self-compassion as a biological regulator, not just a mindset shift - Honoring your God-given purpose through sustainable care of your body Download Robin’s Lindywell app to access her workouts, recipes, and mediations. Follow her on Instagram at @wearelindywell and @robinmarielong Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
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    51 分
  • Episode 319: When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Thriving in the Middle of the Unexpected with Cheryl Scruggs
    2025/12/16
    Cheryl Scruggs is a Biblical Counselor, podcaster, speaker, and author of Thriving Beyond Belief and co-author of I Do, Again, with her husband Jeff Scruggs. In this episode of Sparking Wholeness, Erin shares a faith-centered, therapy-informed conversation with Biblical counselor Cheryl Scruggs about navigating unexpected seasons. Cheryl shares her personal journey of marital struggles, spiritual awakening, and eventual reconciliation, which became the basis for her book “The Thriving Beyond Belief,” exploring themes of personal growth and emotional connection. You’ll learn why grief often shows up when life shifts, why rushing emotional processing can keep us stuck, and how faith invites both trust and truth in the middle of uncertainty. Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. When plans change, it can leave us feeling disoriented, grieving, and unsure how to move forward. This episode is for anyone walking through change, disappointment, or a season that looks nothing like they imagined, and needs reassurance that thriving doesn’t require bypassing pain. Key Topics: - Cheryl’s personal story of divorce and reconciliation with her husband. - Emotional processing and grief during unexpected life changes - Faith and resilience when plans fall apart - Why thriving isn’t about fixing circumstances - Staying grounded and regulated through uncertainty - Finding God’s presence in seasons you didn’t choose Website: www.jeffandcherylscruggs.com Cheryl’s new book: https://jeffandcherylscruggs.com/product/tbb-book/ Podcast: Thriving Beyond Belief To follow Cheryl on Instagram, head to @cherylscruggs. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
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    46 分
  • Episode 318: What You Should Know About Mental Health Struggles in Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Amber Ginter Johnson
    2025/12/09
    Amber Ginter Johnson is a teacher-turned-author, speaker, and Master Certified Christian Mental Health Coach. She’s passionate about helping young adults navigate faith and mental health by providing practical yet biblical resources through honest and raw conversations. Amber equips audiences to find hope when life feels heavy. She is the host of the Authentically Amber podcast, and her first book, Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren’t Okay, is in the process of traditional publication. Key Topics: - Amber’s personal passion for mental health - Statistics of mental health issues in Gen Z and Gen Alpha - The problem with mental health awareness without resources - The struggles Gen Z and Gen Alpha face with mental health today - The intersection of faith and mental health - The issue with overstimulation - How Jesus’ question “do you want to be well?” Is one for us all Explore her free faith and mental health resources at amberginter.com/gift. Follow her on Instagram at @amberginterauthor. Join her Mental Reset Retreat in June 2026 at https://amberginter.com/mentalreset/ Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
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    47 分
  • Episode 317: Finding Peace in the Holiday Season with Erin Kerry
    2025/12/02
    In this solo episode, host Erin Kerry brings listeners a replay from two years ago: a special message on how to find calm during the chaos of the holiday season. This message combines science, Scripture, and Erin's practical coaching tips to bring much needed supportive tools during what can often be a stressful time. Key Topics: - Understanding the body's response to real or perceived stress - Three takeaways from Scripture that everyone can utilize to support their stress response this season - A practical strategy to take captive every thought and rewire the brain - Bonus resources and tools that can help bring stress relief in the holiday season. FREE downloads mentioned in the episode: A Guide to Stress-Busting Nutrients https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide Seven Days to a Sound Mind Scriptural Devotional: https://mailchi.mp/2ae95e4952b9/7-days-to-a-sound-mind-meditation-ebook
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    34 分
  • Episode 316: Hormones, Faith, and Your Weight, a Replay with Dr. Tabatha Barber
    2025/11/18
    Dr. Tabatha Barber, known as The Gutsy Gynecologist, has dedicated her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being. Overcoming struggles as a young girl, including self-esteem challenges and the hurdles of being a high school dropout and teenage mother, she emerged as a successful physician through faith and perseverance. Her unwavering commitment to women's health is evident through her triple board certifications in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. Dr. Barber's new bestselling book, Fast to Faith, teaches women how to incorporate intermittent fasting and faith into their lives. Key Topics: - Dr. Barber’s personal story of teen pregnancy and medical trauma - How functional medicine gives women a voice and a choice to advocate for their health - The role of sugar on women’s health today - Fascinating insights on the body’s ability to heal, if given the right tools for support - The real reason you’re gaining weight - Estrogen dominance and its impact on your health - How stress causes weight gain Get Dr. Barber’s book and learn more at fasttofaith.com and DrTabatha.com. Listen to her show, The Gutsy Gynecologist, and follow her on social media at @thegutsygynecologist Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx
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    46 分
  • Episode 315: Finding Hope During Heavy Seasons with Scarlet Hiltibidal
    2025/11/11
    Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of “Afraid ofAll the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” “He Numbered the Pores on My Face,” and the “Anxious and Ashamed” Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She loves hanging out with her husband and four kids, eating nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits. Her new book “Hopeful-ish” is available now. Key Topics: - Background to her book title, “Hopeful-ish” - How the gospel speaks to sadness - Hope found in the concept of Jesus being “fully God and fully man” - Scarlet’s pillow nest and need for comfort during difficult seasons - How to practice spiritual disciplines and keep showing up when you don’t want to - The role of community in finding hope - Where to start reading your Bible when you’re not feeling hopeful - Navigating grief during the holiday season Learn more about Scarlet at her website https://www.scarlethiltibidal.com/ and on Instagram @scarlethiltibidal. You can grab all four of her books for only $30 here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/contributors/scarlet-hiltibidal Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx
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    39 分
  • Episode 314: How Anxiety Might Be Good for You, a Replay with Dr. David Rosmarin
    2025/11/04
    This popular episode replay features Dr. David H. Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. He is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator and author, Dr. Rosmarin has helped thousands of patients and organizations to live happier and more productive lives. His most recent book is Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You Key Topics: - The current anxiety epidemic and what is causing it - Anxiety as a stepping stone to connection - How fear is a natural alert - How anxiety makes us connect to others better - The difference between stress and anxiety - How anxiety enhances spirituality - Hope for the person who’s drowning in anxiety - The least known contributor to anxiety Learn more about Dr. Rosmarin and get his book at drrosmarin.com and centerforanxiety.org. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx
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    37 分
  • Episode 313: A Grace-Centered Approach to Fruitful Flourishing in Your Identity with Ava Pennington
    2025/10/28
    Ava Pennington is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and teaching leader for Bible Study Fellowship International. She has a master’s from St. John's University and a certification in Adult Bible Studies from Moody Bible Institute. A member of the Christian Authors Network and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, she has also authored Reflections on the Names of God and the complementary Daily Reflections on the Names of God. Ava’s new book Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ is available now. Key Topics: - Understanding the fruit of the spirit in light of Ava’s new book - How a performance-based culture can lead to unnecessary stress and spiritual confusion - The importance of starting with surrender - What it means to “cultivate” the fruit of the spirit - The importance of grace being at the center of a fruitful life Learn more about Ava’s work at avapennington.com. Grab her free resources here: https://avapennington.com/free-resources/
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    45 分