Curiously with Ericka Graham

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Terry Williams for a conversation about anxiety, rhythm, and what it looks like to live with more intention in a world that constantly pulls us into fear and overwhelm. Together, they explore the relationship between the brain and the mind, why so many of us get stuck in survival mode, and how curiosity, awe, and faith can help us move toward healing....

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Dr. Cali Werner for an honest conversation about OCD, anxiety, uncertainty, and what healing can actually look like. Together, they explore the difference between managing symptoms and finding freedom, how intrusive thoughts and perfectionism can quietly shape our lives, and why healing is often less about eliminating anxiety and more about learning h...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Lanecia Rouse for a beautiful conversation about art, faith, grief, and living with wonder. Together, they explore Lanecia’s journey as an artist and how beauty, memory, and loss shape the work we make and the lives we live. Lanecia reflects on growing up in the church, how her faith has evolved over time, and what it looks like to embrace uncertainty...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Aimée and Edward Sanchez for the podcast’s first-ever couples interview, exploring their shared life as artists, parents, and partners navigating creativity, homeschooling, and intentional living. Together, they reflect on what it looks like to build a family rhythm outside of cultural comparison, choosing instead to shape their lives around presence,...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Dr. Valerie Akinwande and Dr. Kelly Edmiston for a conversation about women’s bodies, sexuality, and the shame so many of us inherited around both. Together, they explore the importance of honest, ongoing conversations about puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and sex, especially within families and faith communities. Dr. V shares from her work as a pelvi...

Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means listen to the wisdom of our bodi...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Reverend Father Will Parker and explores how improv can become a spiritual practice. What begins as a conversation about creativity opens into something deeper about listening, presence, and the way we learn to love each other in real time. Along the way, Will shares about grief, mental health, and the experiences that shaped his path to priesthood. T...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Matt Russell for a conversation that moves between story, faith, and the question of what actually changes us. Matt shares pieces of his own journey, from early experiences in the church to the work he’s done alongside people in recovery, where he began to see that connection often matters more than having the right answers. Together they explore the...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Irene Greaves and traces a deeper question beneath everything we think we know about love: where did we actually learn it? Irene shares how growing up and her global work in education helped to cultivate her practice, Lovescaping, a framework that sees love as something we practice through action. As they talk, the conversation moves between the outer...

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In this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Canon Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ il...

In this episode, Ericka welcomes Scott Erickson, an artist and author, to discuss his new book 'In the Low' and his unique approach to creating meaningful art. Scott shares his journey of blending spirituality with visual storytelling, his experiences with depression, and the importance of honesty in art. They also explore how friendships and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's chall...

In this episode, Ericka sat down with the Creative Director and Producer of this Podcast, Dani Hooper, to discuss what it was like to create a podcast together.   More about Dani Hooper: Dani is an artist of many kinds. She finds beauty wherever she goes, creates spaces she loves, finds presence in yoga, captures the world through her lens, writes music from the heart, loves deeply, and somehow al...

In this episode, Ericka sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, to discuss the potent influence of mothers, the voices erased from history, and how to reclaim a more honest narrative moving forward.   More about Anna Malaika Tubbs: Anna Malaika Tubbs is a 2X New York Times Bestselling storyteller who grew up in Dubai, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, Azerbaijan, as well as...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Katie Crokus to discuss the awkwardness of change, the freedom found from leaving restriction and choosing abundance, and how regaining a menstruation was a sign of health.   More about Katie Crokus: Katie is a mom to three, animal-obsessed, kitchen-dwelling, over-sharing, recipe-developing storyteller. She is committed to nurturing people with delicious food...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Francesca Hogi to talk about finding true love, dating apps, flirting, modern love, and more. This is a conversation for singles looking for love, and also for partnered couples looking to create deeper intimacy.   More about Francesca Hogi Francesca Hogi helps people find true love inside and out. A former corporate lawyer turned matchmaker turned love coach...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Rev. Katie O’Dunne to talk about how OCD treatment is also a spiritual practice for both her and her clients. Although this conversation is centered around those with OCD, the theme of surrendering to uncertainty and choosing faith is really a spiritual practice that all people can benefit from.   More about Katie O’Dunne: Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne founded and l...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Sean Palmer about his life, being a dad, and what it means to live with death in mind.   More about Sean Palmer: Previously profiled in Christian Standard Magazine as one of “40 Leaders Under 40,” and with 24-years of ministry experience, Sean is a sought-after national keynote speaker, teacher, writer, and workshop facilitator. His writing has been fe...

In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.     More about Felicia Martin: Felicia is the President & Executive Director of the Texas Freedom Network (TFN), and Prior to TFN, Felicia serve...

In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.   ______________________________________   More about Elizabeth Enns Petters: Elizabeth “Lizz” Enns Petters is a writer, speaker, and co-host of...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka is joined by Pastor Chris Seay to discuss the urgent issue of affordable housing in Houston. Pastor Chris, who recently testified in Austin, explains the various projects his community is undertaking to increase housing inventory through legislative support, church land use, and the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing. He emphasizes the importance o...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with her friend JT Roach to discuss his career as a singer and songwriter—and the leaps of courage that he has taken to get to where he is today. The two discuss creativity, leaving what is familiar for the unknown, and what it was like to prepare a song for One Republic and play alongside talents like Mike Shaw.   More about JT Roach JT Roach is an American singe...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles oft...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Tia Norman to discuss how Tia’s journey into a contemplative spirituality has transformed her life and faith—a faith that is deeply rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian tradition. Tia believes that “in the stillness of prayer, breath, and silence, we release what is temporary and rest in what is eternal” and it becomes clear from this inte...

In this episode, host Ericka Graham and Co-Host Joshua Carney sit down with Dr. John Chisholm, an Astrophysicist and astronomy professor at UT Austin, to explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. This episode is a wonder-inducing conversation through space, matter, time—and ultimately ourselves.   More about Dr. John Chisholm: Dr. John Chisholm was born and raised i...