Episode 290: Erin's Story of Overcoming the Labels of PTSD, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder
By popular demand and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode replay features host Erin Kerry sharing her mental health journey. It will inspire listeners to become their own mental health advocates and continue digging for root cause solutions. While she was diagnosed with three different mental health conditions by the age of 18, she now lives symptom-free.
*The original episode aired in spring of 2022, so some date ranges may not be completely accurate.
Key Topics: - The root causes to Erin's mental health issues and how she struggled to find treatment that supported her mental well-being - The medication weaning process and how she was able to get off medication she had been on for 18 years - The tools she used to support healing and how she prioritizes her mental health to prevent recurring issues
Preorder Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, available on 9/16/25, wherever you buy books. erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
Take the Mood Reset Assessment and learn what is draining your mood here:
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Episode 289: Mitochondrial Function in Mental Health and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Chris Winfrey
Dr. Chris Winfrey practices neuropsychiatry in private practice at New Image Wellness, in Marlton, NJ. His practice is a blend of orthomolecular psychiatry, functional medicine, and psychoanalytic therapy. He uses this combination of medicine towards conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cognitive Impairment, PANDAS, Mold Toxicity induced Encephalitis, refractory depression, complex PTSD and other conditions to rehabilitate the brain and restore mental functioning.
Key Topics:
- What conventional psychiatry is missing right now
- How thyroid plays a role in energy and why simply taking your temp daily could make a difference
- The connection between mitochondrial function and brain health
- How your overall toxic load is hindering your mental wellness
- PH balance: the nutrition puzzle piece we often miss
- Mold toxicity and its impact on mental health
- ADHD is more than just a dopamine issue
- Lyme disease and the psychological impact of vector-borne disease
Learn more about Dr. Winfrey at https://drchriswinfrey.com/ and newimagewellness.net
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Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
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Episode 288: A Mentally Healthy View of Married Sex with Chris Legg
Chris Legg, LPC, married since 1993, is the owner and lead therapist for Alethia Family Counseling, a twenty-five-year marriage and family counselor, frequent speaker, and lead pastor at South Spring Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching people the truth, how to live in freedom, and building identity in Christ.
This episode covers his book Sex and Marriage: Unlocking and Restoring the Power of Sex Through Biblical and Psychological Insight, which he co-wrote with his son Mark.
Key Topics:
- Why Chris decided to write a marriage book with his son
- Reasons a healthy marriage can improve mental health
- What men really want from their wives—and it may not be what you’re told
- What to do about mismatched sexual desire in a marriage
- How to avoid getting your marriage identity wrapped up in your sexuality
- How Christian culture created suspicion between men and women over their views of sex
- Understanding your partner’s point of view and their sexual desire
- The danger of transactional sexual relationships
You can grab Chris’ book on Amazon, at this link here: https://a.co/d/3vooxGl
Learn more about Chris or work with his team of therapists at https://www.alethiacounseling.com/
Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month:
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Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
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Episode 287: How to Avoid Parenting Burnout with Leanne Page
Leanne Page is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mom of two, parent coach, and author. Her new book, The Calm & Connected Journal, is a tool for busy moms to infuse their days with more self-compassion and psychological flexibility.
Key Topics:
- Leanne’s background as a behavior analyst
- How to handle behavior issues with a new perspective
- How your stress as a parent impacts your kids’ stress
- How to sense when your stress is ramping up
- Using a choice board to learn what your body needs for regulation
- Avoiding meltdowns when you’re rushing to get out of the house
- Dinnertime disasters and how to manage them
- Parental burnout: how to know when you’re there
- Choosing to intentionally connect with the Calm and Connected Journal
More info on Leanne: https://www.parentingwithaba.org/about-parenting-with-aba/
Leanne’s Website:https://www.parentingwithaba.org/
Leanne’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithaba/
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Episode 286: Take a Risk on Rest with Eryn Lynum
Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool.
Key Topics: - Eryn’s story of suffering from Addison’s disease at 14
- What a hummingbird teaches us about rest
- The pattern of rest as reflected in Scripture
- How we adopt a mentality of rest and delight
- The way Jesus models rest for us in the gospels
- The protective nature of rest
- How to prepare for rest, daily and weekly
- The structure of her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest
Listen to Eryn’s incredible family-friendly podcast, Nat Theo, wherever you find podcasts. Learn more about her work and grab her new study at erynlynum.com.
Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month:
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Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
Sparking Wholeness is not your typical health show. Erin Kerry is not your typical health coach. As a survivor of bipolar disorder, she has learned firsthand what it is like to deal with and manage a chronic illness.
This show brings together health experts from various fields in order to discuss popular wellness topics and offer hope and support for mental health issues. Whether it's addressing trauma, healing the gut microbiome, biohacking genes, addressing body image concerns, or exploring the struggles of motherhood and parenting, every episode is designed to spark wholeness.
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