It's the day after Halloween, and my dining room table is completely covered with candy. Some of my old favorites are featured: Reese's pumpkins, peanut M&Ms, Milky Way, and Heath. In our house, my kids get to pick their favorite pieces, no more than ten (I'm flexible because the size varies), and the rest gets … Continue reading What Do I Do With All That Candy?
Chronic stress and activity is harmful to physical health. It is important to slow down and learn tools to become more resilient to stressors.
Are the lights on your dashboard going off? Meaning, is your body giving you warning signals that you continue to suppress? This podcast episode is for you! Jennifer Pickett is a Dietitian turned Functional Wellness Coach. She helps spiraling moms overcome the overwhelm through Functional Wellness coaching for the body, mind and soul so they … Continue reading A Functional Medicine Approach to Making Changes that Stick, Without Dieting
Medical grade, somnambulistic hypnosis is a way to make childbirth less painful, more comfortable, shorter, and empowers women to have the kind of birth they want to have. This interview with Kerry Tuschhoff, Founder of Hypnobabies and renowned speaker and writer covers how Hypnobabies is on a mission to make childbirth less traumatic. Hypnobabies allows … Continue reading How to Make Childbirth Less Painful and Have the Best Birth You Can Have
Now that we’re officially into winter, I have my late night urge to indulge in something warm and cozy (and by late night, I mean like 7:30). While there are plenty of packaged hot chocolate options out there, taking a little extra time to make something from scratch represents true self care for me. I’m … Continue reading Creamy Turmeric Hot Chocolate
Happy New Year! I woke up with a pep in my step today, not so much because it's a new year, but because December is OVER. Historically, the month of December is rough on my mood and this year was no exception. Too much activity, too much planning, too much sugar and alcohol always puts … Continue reading Spicy Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Bone Broth
You know, recipes stress me out. It's the aspect of multi-tasking I can't do. Gathering the ingredients, measuring them out, and moving from my phone to my work station and back again... it's too much, especially toward the end of the day when my kids are running around terrorizing each other. I discovered a secret … Continue reading My Nutritional Philosophy
This little girl didn’t know that in 10 years she would wish for death. She loved her family, her new siblings, and Jesus, too. Much like the Tom Petty song, she was about to take a free fall - down the path of a broken brain. She was a preacher’s daughter with a genetic disposition … Continue reading Living With a Stigma
Hi, I'm Erin Kerry! Welcome to Sparking Wholeness, where I share all the realistic ways I enhance my mind, body, and soul in everyday life. The language of wellness is new to me, but it has transformed my life. As a survivor of bipolar disorder, I am continuously learning what that means and how it … Continue reading Wellness as a Second Language
