Sparking Wholeness

Host Erin Kerry breaks down why gut health matters far beyond digestion and how issues like leaky gut, inflammation, and microbiome imbalances can impact mood, anxiety, depression, brain fog, and overall wellness. You'll learn what leaky gut actually is, why stress plays a major role in digestive health, and five practical ways to support your gut naturally. From nutrition and fiber to nervous sys...

In this episode, Erin sits down with double board-certified nurse practitioner and hormone expert Megan del Corral to break down one of the biggest trends in health right now: peptides. They discuss what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why they’re gaining attention for metabolism, recovery, hormone balance, energy, inflammation, and healthy aging. Megan also shares her favorite peptid...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Elizabeth April, author of Your Anxiety Is Giving Me Anxiety, to explore a completely different perspective on anxiety. Instead of viewing it as a disorder or flaw, Elizabeth shares how anxiety can function as a signal—pointing to deeper root causes in your past, present, and even future patterns. They discuss how unresolved trauma, environmental stress, and nervous...

Host Erin Kerry Erin sits down with Shanna Pearson, founder of the world’s largest ADHD coaching company, to unpack the hidden reality of ADHD in women—especially those who have gone undiagnosed for decades. They explore how ADHD often presents differently in women, why it’s frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression, and how hormonal changes in perimenopause can intensify symptoms due to sh...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with licensed professional counselor and author of Generations Deep, Gina Birkemeier, to unpack how generational trauma and attachment wounds shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Together, they explore the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and faith—revealing how patterns of dysfunction, neglect, and emotional wounds can be passed down through generat...

Author and ministry leader Jen Oshman joins host Erin Kerry to discuss her Bible study Very Good: What the Bible Says About Being a Woman. They explore biblical femininity, women’s roles in the church, identity, leadership, Genesis, Romans 16, and why many women are wrestling with faith today. This is a thoughtful conversation on Scripture, culture, and God’s design for women. Key Topics: - Biblic...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Bible teacher and author Tara Dew to unpack the powerful truths of Psalm 23 and how they apply to real-life stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Tara shares the heart behind her upcoming book Overflowing Peace and explains how God as our Shepherd offers protection, comfort, and healing—even in life’s darkest valleys. Together, they break down the deeper meaning behind t...

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Tere Linzey, licensed educational psychologist and founder of BrainMatterZ, to discuss how brain optimization can improve executive functioning, attention, processing speed, and learning at any age. Drawing from decades of experience and global research, Dr. Linzey explains how the brain works like a muscle, and why many struggles with ADHD, dysl...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with author, speaker, and trauma survivor Mary E. DeMuth to talk about what it means to “restory” your life—allowing Jesus to reframe your past, rewrite your present, and redefine your future. Mary shares her personal healing journey and how childhood trauma shaped her understanding of God’s presence, along with practical ways to recognize life turning points, step out of...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller, naturopathic doctor and sexual wellness expert, to unpack the root causes of low libido from a functional and holistic perspective. From hormone imbalances and chronic stress to thyroid issues, medications, and relationship dynamics, this episode explores why libido is more than just a “drive”—it’s a reflection of your overall health. You’ll also l...

Many Christians want to spend time with God in the morning—but struggle to make it a consistent spiritual habit. Host Erin Kerry sits down with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach to talk about the power of beginning your day with God and how a simple morning practice can shape your faith, mindset, and spiritual leadership. Tara Beth shares the story behind her new book The GREAT Morning Revolution...

Host Erin Kerry welcomes minister, teacher, and author of Mourning God, Tiffany Stein, to discuss the complex intersection of grief, faith, and lament. After the devastating loss of her infant son, Tiffany found herself mourning not only her child, but also the version of God she believed she understood. Together, Erin and Tiffany explore why lament is a deeply biblical response to suffering, why...

Host Erin Kerry interviews internationally recognized naturopathic physician and functional medicine leader Dr. Jaquel Patterson to unpack why anxiety, depression, and ADHD are skyrocketing…and why medications often stop working. Dr. Patterson explains the missing link between chronic inflammation, infections, gut health, and neuropsychiatric symptoms — especially in kids and teens. They discuss t...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with naturopathic physician, bodyworker, former dancer, and “Frequent Feeler” Dr. Jenn Rapkin to explore why so many of us struggle to feel our feelings—and how reconnecting with the body can completely transform emotional and physical health. Drawing from more than 25 years of mind-body work and her new book The Feeling Muscle, Jenn explains the cultural stigma around em...

Host Erin Kerry sits down with functional nutritionist and bestselling author of God's Prescription, Terri Ward, MS, FNTP, CGP, to explore the powerful intersection of faith and functional nutrition. Together, they unpack the limitations of the conventional “sick care” model and discuss how root-cause nutrition, gut health, inflammation, and mindset shifts can restore the body according to God’s d...

Host Erin Kerry is joined by Dr. Nima Rahmany, a trauma and nervous-system expert who helps high-performers heal attachment wounds and become “trigger-proof” in love, leadership, and everyday life. They break down the least talked about trauma response: fawning—the automatic people-pleasing pattern rooted in attachment injury, self-abandonment, and chronic dysregulation. You’ll learn how the fawn...

What if you could literally rewire your brain with the power of your mind?
This week, host Erin Kerry is joined by neurosurgeon, award-winning author, and Iraq War veteran Dr. Lee Warren, whose new book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery reveals how neuroscience and faith work together to transform our emotional health. Drawing from functional brain imaging research, decades of surgical e...

What if depression isn’t “all in your head," but in your body?
In this powerful conversation, host Erin Kerry is joined by Dr. James Greenblatt, MD—one of the world’s leading voices in functional and integrative psychiatry and the pioneer of low-dose nutritional lithium for mental health. For more than 30 years, Dr. Greenblatt has been sounding the alarm that psychiatry can do better. Much better....

In this powerful conversation, host Erin Kerry is joined by Gina Birkemeier, LPC—licensed professional counselor, international speaker, and award-winning author of Generations Deep. Gina is a leading voice on generational trauma, helping thousands understand how faith, neuroscience, biology, and epigenetics intersect to shape our emotional and spiritual health. Together, they explore how trauma c...

What do you do when faith doesn’t make the pain disappear? In this deeply grounding conversation, host Erin Kerry sits down with Dominique Young, founder of Faith Mamas Inc., to talk honestly about pain, fear, and the temptation to hide—both from God and from others. Dominique shares how her own experiences with suffering shaped her ministry and her new book, God, Where Are You, challenging the Ch...

This solo episode with host Erin Kerry reflects on the most impactful mental health conversations from 2025: anxiety, nervous system regulation, gut-brain connection, hormone health, trauma, and faith. Erin shares a whole-body, faith-forward framework for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health—grounded in neuroscience, nutrition, and Scripture. This episode is for anyone who feels tired...

Chris Morris is an author, speaker, and ministry leader helping others navigate depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional pain through the integration of theology, therapy-informed tools, and spiritual formation. In 2020, Chris reached a breaking point. After a suicide attempt, he experienced a life-altering encounter with God—one marked by a simple but radical message: “I still love you.” That...

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, an...

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...

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...