A Journey to Whole Woman Health

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, resentful, and emotionally drained—and still say yes to one more thing? In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader unpack one of the most common struggles women face: boundaries. We explore why saying no can feel physically uncomfortable, why women often confuse being needed with...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever woken up at 2 or 3 a.m., wide awake with your mind racing, wondering if it's stress, hormones, anxiety, blood sugar, or something else? You're not alone—and you're not imagining it. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jamie Erwin and licensed professional counselor Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore the science b...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma is a word we hear often, but what does it actually mean? In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore how trauma affects the brain, nervous system, body, relationships, and sense of self. Together they discuss: • What qualifies as trauma • Acute vs. chronic trauma • Childhood trauma and relational trauma • Birth trau...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with authors Jen Harris and Courtney Huckabay, we move beyond clutter and dive into the practical process of reclaiming your home, your peace, and your mental bandwidth. If you've ever looked around your house and felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated by the constant cycle of organizing and re-organizing, this episode is for you. Jen walks u...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around your home and thought: Why does this feel so overwhelming? Not just messy—but heavy. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , we welcome counselor, author, and speaker Courtney Huckabay , co-author of Reframe and Reclaim , to explore the surprising connection between clutter, stress, identity, and mental health. This conversation goes far be...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader discuss the difference between stress and stressors — and why so many women stay trapped in chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, irritability, and overwhelm even after the stressful event is over. Inspired by the groundbreaking book Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, this episode explores h...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you love your partner… but your desire is gone? In this honest and science-backed episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader break down the truth about women’s libido, desire, hormones, stress, relationships, and emotional connection. They discuss:  Why women’s libido is more complex than men’s   The invisible mental load women carry   Testosterone and e...

Send us Fan Mail Grief is one of the most universal human experiences—and yet, when you're in it, it can feel completely isolating. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore what grief actually looks like—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, they unpack the myths we’ve been taught about grief, including the idea that...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate Jennings, LPC-S , founder of The Bug and The Bee in Fort Worth, we continue exploring how anxiety shows up in kids, teens, and even parents. Kate helps us understand the physical signs of anxiety—from stomachaches and headaches to sweating, racing hearts, and sensory overwhelm—and explains why helping kids name what is happening in their bod...

Send us Fan Mail What if your child’s “bad behavior” isn’t something to fix—but something to understand? In this powerful episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader sit down with licensed professional counselor supervisor Kate Jennings , founder of The Bug and the Bee , to unpack what’s really going on beneath tantrums, anxiety, and overwhelm in kids an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader talk about exercise for women and why movement matters so much for physical, mental, and emotional health. Jamie shares her own background as a lifelong athlete, from gymnastics and track to collegiate competition and marathon running, and explains how her relationship with exercise has...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader dive into one of the most common questions women ask: What should I actually be eating? This conversation explores how women’s nutritional needs shift across the lifespan—from adolescence to the reproductive years, through pregnancy and postpartum, and into perimenopause and midlife. Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness is one of the most talked about—and most misunderstood—parts of emotional and spiritual health. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , we break down what forgiveness really is, what it’s not, and why so many women struggle with it. If you’ve ever thought:  “I can’t forgive because I can’t forget…”  “They don’t deserve my forgiveness…”  “Forgiving means I...

Send us Fan Mail In this moving continuation of Julie’s story, Drs. Erwin and Nader talk about the long road through infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and what it means to keep hoping when your heart has been broken. Julie vulnerably shares what it was like to see another positive pregnancy test after multiple losses, to walk through pregnancy while bracing for bad news, and to slowl...

Send us Fan Mail Infertility is one of the most silent and emotionally complex journeys a woman can walk. In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our first in-studio guest, Julie Davila, to talk about the reality of unexplained infertility, the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and the resilience it takes to keep hoping when nothing seems to work. Julie shares her story of:  Years of inferti...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—experiences women face. From racing thoughts and constant worry… to full-blown panic attacks that feel physical and overwhelming, anxiety can show up in ways that leave you feeling out of control and unsure of what’s happening in your own body. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader break...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the Fort Worth Zoo calls and asks an OBGYN to help save a pregnant gorilla? You show up, of course! In this unforgettable episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin shares the remarkable story of being called to perform an emergency C-section on a critically ill gorilla with severe preeclampsia. What followed was a behind-the-scenes medical collaboration between veterinarians, p...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by everyone else’s needs, or like you simply have nothing left to give, you may be experiencing compassion fatigue . In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health , Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader discuss the hidden cost of caregiving and why so many women feel emotionally overspent. Compassion fatigue is diffe...

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause isn’t a diagnosis. It’s not a disease. And you’re not “losing it.” It’s a hormonal transition — and most women are completely unprepared for it. In this episode, we break down: What perimenopause actually is (and what it’s not) Why your labs can be “normal” but you feel anything but The brain-hormone connection no one explains Mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety,...

Send us Fan Mail Perfectionism often disguises itself as high standards, productivity, or success — but underneath, it can drive anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt. In this episode, we explore how perfectionism shows up in women’s lives, why it’s so common, and how it impacts mental health, relationships, and self-worth. We talk about: The difference between healthy ambition and perfectionism Why pe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to A Journey to Whole Woman Health— a podcast about women’s health, mental well-being, and learning how to care for ourselves with clarity, confidence, and compassion. In this introductory episode, we share why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. We talk about the gap many women feel between medical care and mental health suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming — especially when you don’t know what “good therapy” is supposed to feel like. In this episode, we break down how to find the right therapist for you. We talk about different credentials, red flags to watch for, as well as how to know if therapy is actually helping. We also discuss: How to advocate for yourself in therapy Why it’s okay to...

Send us Fan Mail Too many women leave medical appointments feeling unheard, rushed, or dismissed — especially in obgyn care. In this episode, we talk about how to find the right OB-GYN and what a truly supportive patient-provider relationship should look like.  This episode is about empowering women to expect — and demand — better care. Support the show