Trust Issues: A Lifestyle, Business & Wellness Podcast with Erika Auckland

Where are our ambitious entrepreneurs at?! Today we’re joined by Nick Shaw, who has built one of the biggest diet and training programs, one that puts an emphasis on either building or maintaining muscle while decreasing fat, RP Strength . Kyle has known Nick for many years and we are so excited to invite him on the show to talk about the ups and downs of building a multi-million dollar company in...

Erika is SOLO for today’s episode all about the best-kept secrets, the hidden gems, the social media strategies that no one's talking about but that actually work! Social media has undoubtedly become an integral part of our lives. From connecting with friends and family to discovering new interests, it has transformed the way we interact and consume information. But here's the thing: the...

18 months of parenting has absolutely flown by, and we’re so grateful to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year and a half with our little man. Our expectations of parenthood were wildly different from the reality they experienced, but we wouldn’t trade our experiences for the world! The top 3 lessons we learned from the first 18 months of parenting are: Parenting Is An Avenue for Personal...

If you’re not new to this show, then you probably know that as parents, we are extremely passionate about children’s health and we’re constantly educating ourselves on the different ways we can support our son to be the healthiest, happiest baby possible. Dr. Jen Rousseau from Kyd Kyro here in Nashville was so pivotal in our journey with our son. He was dealing with some breastfeeding issues, feed...

You asked, we listened: today we’re coming atcha with our favorite biohacking tools for those who want to up-level your life!  So, what even IS biohacking?! Biohacking is the practice of making changes to one's lifestyle, biology, or environment in order to enhance or optimize physical and mental performance, and Kyle and I are obsessed with it! Typically biohacking involves the application o...

Erika is SOLO today for an episode focused on helping content creators improve your storytelling skills!  If you’re a content creator who is struggling to get your content seen or attention on your stuff… you’re gonna need to listen to this episode. We've all heard the saying, "Stories sell, facts tell." It's a powerful statement that encapsulates the essence of effective commu...

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Lee Howard, the medical director of Compass Human Performance in Nashville . In our conversation, Dr. Lee talks about his belief that advancements in diagnostic and technological tools can allow us to achieve our ideal health and live pain-free lives. We also discuss our own experiences with Dr. Lee, because he is our personal doctor! You don’t want to mis...

We’re spilling the beans on how we balance marriage, business, and parenthood in this Q+A! That’s right: we’re answering YOUR burning questions from Instagram, including:  How do you prioritize your marriage while being business owners? Outsourcing! How do you find people to hire and trust them? Do you have any time-blocking tips with kids while I'm home without my spouse? How do you make big...

It's our 8th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, we're discussing the highs and lows of marriage, as well as telling the story of how we got married in a courthouse with borrowed rings and ate cheeseburgers afterward. After being together for 19 years, we have made plenty of mistakes for you to learn from (although we'd like to think we do some things right)! Whether you're dati...

It’s about time we cover this JUICY topic: is “hustle” culture toxic?! As entrepreneurs and biohackers, we value hard work to achieve our dreams, but we also understand the importance of rest. This is why we’re so excited to dive into the nuances of society's expectations around work and the benefits and drawbacks of the "hustle" mentality! Click play NOW to hear our thoughts, and b...

Don’t believe the myth that giving birth is painful!  Earlier this week, we told Dawson’s birth story on the podcast. Our experience was raw, real, and it was one of the most empowering moments of our lives–and that has a lot to do with our guest today. Today we’re joined by Karen Welton, who is passionate about helping women overcome fear and pain and discover how powerful they really are. As a d...

It’s time to go down memory lane! In this episode, we’re telling the real and raw story of our son’s birth, along with how Erika prepared for a natural home birth using the Pain Free Birth course by Karen Welton. If you are pregnant, thinking of having children, want to have a redemptive birth experience, or are curious if home birth is for you, we hope our positive experience gives you insight in...

Gone are the days when AI was solely associated with sci-fi movies… Today, tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, Vidyo, Swell, and dozens more are completely changing the game for small business owners all over the world… including us. If you’re intrigued by how you can use AI to unlock efficiency in your business, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Click play now to learn about our favorite tools and...

In this episode of the Trust Issues podcast, we’re talking about what to do if your spouse or partner is not supportive. This is the unfortunate reality for many of our listeners, and although we have never personally experienced this in our relationship, we have been together for almost 20 years (and experienced all of the ups and downs that come with building a life and business together). If yo...

Today we’re welcoming Mignon François onto the Podcast. She’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader here in Nashville who has inspired thousands through her "Follow Your Spirit" approach. After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcak...

If you want to be successful and become the best version of yourself, get a notebook out, friends. In this episode we’re about to give you 5 book recommendations that completely changed our lives (and will change yours too)! We LOVE reaching self-development books because they provide insights and strategies to help you improve various aspects of your life, such as your mindset, relationships, car...

In part two of our social media sales series, you’ll learn 9 steps to using social media to market ANY business and y’all, trust us when we tell you that these strategies are LIFE CHANGING. In fact, one businesswoman sent Erika her testimonial just last week, saying that after following the content tips I’m about to share with you, she’s had 7 new clients reach out. If you’re ready to explode your...

In part two of our social media sales series, you’ll learn how to use social media to market ANY business and y’all, trust us when we tell you that these strategies are LIFE CHANGING. In fact, one businesswoman sent Erika her testimonial just last week, saying that after following the content tips I’m about to share with you, she’s had 7 new clients reach out. If you’re ready to explode your busin...

As many of you know, Erika is a leader with Monat , a luxury skin and hair care network marketing company. Often, Erika is asked to give keynote speeches to other representatives of the company on how to grow their business, and today’s podcast was inspired by one of those. We are entering into a 3-part mini-series this week all about how to make sales for your business using social media, which m...

Today we’re joined by husband and wife duo Natalie Rogers and Jacob Soto: the founders of the viral fashion brand, Klassy Network . Klassy Network is a solution-based clothing brand focused on bringing comfort and style together by designing classic necklines and fashionable staples with their signature built-in padding. Their inclusive range of brami (bra + cami) tops provide stylish solutions so...

We’re answering YOUR questions today and we’ll warn you now: they don’t teach you this stuff in school! In this episode, we’re answering the following questions that came in from Instagram: @iveymoon: Why is your podcast called Trust Issues? @fnicole13: Do you have financial tips for 1099 and things you've learned the hard way when you're self-employed? @sigutezitikyte: How do you balanc...

People don’t talk about this enough: your evening routine is JUST as important as your morning routine. (There, we said it!) The last 90 minutes before bed is a sacred time for us, and we’re breaking it down today’s episode. Each element of our evening routine (sticking to our schedule, reviewing the next day as a family, prioritizing self care, and setting ourselves up for sleep success) are cruc...

Want to eat more, do less, and hit the gym in a way that carries through to all aspects of your life? If you ask us, we’d tell you: you can achieve all of this and more with strength training! Strength training is a great way to kickstart your metabolism, create a healthy hormone profile, burn calories, and build muscle. Additionally, it helps to reduce cortisol levels, improve posture, reduce the...

Picture this: you’ve known for weeks, months, perhaps even years or decades that you should prioritize your health and fitness. You’ve started countless diets, workout plans, and paid for months and months of unused gym memberships to no avail. Working out is for other people… not you, despite what the number is on the scale. Right? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. National data from the...

Drake said it best: “Started from the bottom, now we’re here." For the last decade since graduating from college in 2012, we have been building the life we’ve always dreamed of, and we want to share the business and life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Throughout this time, our entrepreneurial journeys have always been intertwined. There is no “Erika’s journey” and “Kyle’s journey”... we...