Turning On The Light

This week on the pod, Eric and Palmer are joined by Dr. Medina Culver. Medina is a Family Medicine Doctor who practices in the Las Vegas area. She uses her platform to help build up and support women, create community by reminding people that they aren't alone, and discuss challenging topics like divorce. Medina and Eric discuss the importance of "betting on yourself," why they both...

This week on the pod, Eric and Palmer are joined by Kellie Cope! Kellie is the founder of Nourishing Our Needs, which provides personalized health education based on behavior change theories. Kellie brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table as a former Division I athlete, owner of a fitness franchise, and mother of 2, not to mention her education CV which includes a BS in Kinesiology,...

This week on the pod, Eric and Anthony are joined by Craig A. Wrisberg, Ph. D . Craig is a Professor Emeritus of Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a long-time friend of Eric's.     This week's conversation is focused on sports psychology, the pressures placed on athletes (both internally and externally), "the impact of our interaction...

This week on the pod, Jill Beasley, ND, LAc , joins Eric and Palmer for a conversation about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Jill is a former collegiate springboard and platform diver who used her "time as a diver to help gain a better understanding and respect for the mind-body connection and the role that nutrition, sleep, and stress can play in overall health."  Jill has a...

This week on the pod , Thom Rasnick joins Eric and Palmer . Thom is an Episcopal Priest at St. John’s Catherdal in Knoxville, TN. He is a husband, a father, a podcaster , and a man who believes in the power of listening.  Thom share’s his struggles finding his “worth,” the pressure of perfection, and the impact of therapy on his life. He also talks about the two vision quests he has been on and ho...

This week on the pod, Travis Macy joins Eric and Palmer . Travis is a dad to two, a podcast host, endurance athlete, author , speaker , and coach. In this episode, Travis shares about his journey with mental health. From anxiety and depression to a family history of alcoholism, dealing with his dad’s diagnosis with Alzheimer's, balancing life, and much more. Travis shares some of his tips for...

This week on the pod Eric and Palmer are joined by Gina Rouse . Gina is a mom to three, a runner, and a champion at turning on the light. As this episode goes live on Monday, April 18th Gina is running her 4th Boston Marathon - join us in cheering her on! Gina shares about her struggles with OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Anyone who is a parent, runner, or on the journey of self-g...

This week on the pod, Eric and Palmer are joined by Emily Hildreth. Emily is a yoga instructor, life coach, and healer who uses the lessons she has learned on her path to healing to help shine a light on others on their journey.  Emily shares how she has struggled with anxiety and depression since an early age and tried many different medications and therapists while on that journey. It wasn'...

This week on the Turning On The Light Podcast, Eric and Palmer are joined by their first guest - Caroline Munday. Not only is Caroline a Reiki therapist and yoga instructor, but she is also Eric's mom. Caroline shares her own journey, her struggles, and how therapy and "asking" for help saved her as well as her own "turning on the light" moment. If you have any thoughts or...

This week on the pod, Eric and Palmer share a little about their mental health journeys, their hopes for the podcast, and why they feel it is important to "turn on the light" on the conversation around mental health. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Please be sure to subscribe to the show, rate and review it on Apple Podcast, and follow us on social media. If you have any though...