Backyard Health

You’re tracking your food.  You’re working out.  Maybe even wearing a CGM.  But you still feel stuck — cravings, fatigue, inflammation, slow weight loss. 💡 What if it’s not your macros? What if it’s your membranes? This is a repeat episode of part 1 of the two-part series (episode 17 & 18) We're diving deep into one of the most overlooked drivers of metabolic dysfunction: cell membrane r...

Why do you feel so motivated about your goals in the morning… and completely different at night? Why does “starting tomorrow” feel easy — but sticking to it today feels hard? In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re unpacking the psychology behind the internal battle that sabotages so many weight loss journeys: the should–want conflict. Based on research from Harvard behavioral scientists, this e...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are everywhere right now — but what are they actually doing inside your body? In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re breaking down peptide medications for weight loss from a functional, metabolically-informed lens. No hype. No fear. Just science, physiology, and real strategy. You’ll learn: • What a peptide medication actually is (and how it...

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 el...

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 structure Why...

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...

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 Hea...

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...

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...

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 follo...

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...

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...

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 rep...

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 kid...

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 con...

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, an...

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...

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...

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, clari...

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 a...

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...

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 dys...

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 s...

In this episode of Backyard Health , I’m pulling back the curtain on food sensitivity testing so you can finally understand what those results mean — and more importantly, how to actually use them without cutting out everything you love. We’re going to talk about: The real difference between allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances (because most people mix these up) How IgA and IgG antibodies te...

You don’t binge because you’re broken.  You binge because your body doesn’t feel safe. In this episode of Backyard Health , we’re peeling back the layers of boredom eating—not just the habit, but the deeper biology and emotional patterns underneath it. If your evenings are filled with snacks you didn’t really want…  If stillness makes you restless…  If “being good all day” always ends in “blowing...