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In my stories this week and last, I shared how I have been managing my stress with the “cook once, eat all week” principle. Well, we finished up our week of brisket by devouring the most amazing and filling Greek salad topped with a homemade red wine vinaigrette that is 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . I cooked the brisket in my slow cooker earlier in the week and used it throughout for Philly cheesesteak fries, stir fry, then this salad. All ingredients are gluten free, (and could easily be made dairy free), simple, and recipes were easy even if I didn’t prep before! . Plans and recipes are from the book “Cook Once, Eat All Week” by Cassy Joy Garcia of @fedandfit - I highly recommend checking it out! . Oh - and the best part is - my kids prepped with me AND loved the meals! 👊🏼 . #notsponsored #justrealfood #nutrition #cleaneating #familymeals #momlife #crunchymama #healthymom #eattherainbow #mostlyplants #guthealth #mealprepmama #mealprep #integrativenutrition

MTHFR is a big deal. . Nope, I’m not cussing at you. But there’s a reason why more and more medical professionals are testing for this. It impacts at least 40% of the population, and if you have it - you can’t convert folic acid or use B vitamins effectively. It even affects the way you deal with your overall allostatic (stress) load.😳 . If you or someone in your family struggle with migraines, infertility, chronic fatigue, neurological problems (including mental illness), autoimmune issues, heart disease, and the list goes on... you need to check out the most recent episode of the Sparking Wholeness pod, where I am joined by Dr. Tracey Stroup to dive deep into the world of the MTHFR gene mutation in order to learn how it impacts us and our health - whether we know we have it or we don’t. . We discuss dietary support, lifestyle changes and supplements that will BIOHACK the genes we have because the good news about genes - you can change the way they are expressed. 👏🏼 . Like I’ve said before - genes load the gun, but your environment pulls the trigger. . Link in bio. Don’t forget to subscribe!😉 . PS - one of my earrings is not like the other. 🤷🏻‍♀️Can’t be picture perfect all the time. 😂 . #genes #epigenetics #biohacking #mthfr #detox #nutrition #health #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #migraines #stress #fatigue #infertility #hearthealth #inflammation #pregnancy #momlife #healthymom #holistichealth

This weekend we finished teaching our 6th premarriage class together. We’ve been together for over 11 years, but teaching this class for the last 3 has been SO GOOD for improving our relationship, which is my primary nutrition. 😉 . You can eat right, exercise, and do all the “health things,” but if you aren’t being proactive in nourishing your relationships - not allowing bitterness or resentment to creep in - your health WILL suffer. . We put so much focus on food and exercise, but those things are tiny contributors compared to other aspects of life that impact health. . A lack of positive relationships in your life can be as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.😰 . Sleep impacts your health. Relaxation impacts your health. Laughter impacts your health. . There are MANY habits we can adopt that don’t have to do with food and exercise. While those are great things, they are only parts of a larger puzzle. That is what a holistic approach to health is all about!⭐️ . #relationships #marriage #friendship #health #holistichealth #healthfromtheinsideout #marriedlife #dateyourspouse #detox #healthymom #momlife #last90days #newyearsameme #primarynutrition #nutrition #premaritalcounseling #counseling #therapy

Sometimes a simple meal is the most delicious and comforting! 😋 . Red beans and rice has become a fall/winter staple in our house, and what better day to enjoy this dish than the day after LSU won against Alabama??? #geauxtigers . Also - can we stop demonizing beans and white rice? Kidney beans that have been sufficiently soaked to reduce antinutrients contain tons of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber we need for brain boosting benefits and blood sugar control! . White rice, unlike brown, doesn’t contain antinutrients, so you can absorb more nutrients! And if you want to up the resistant starch factor in your white rice (for blood sugar and gut health benefits), add some coconut oil before cooking, then when it’s cooked, allow to cool in the fridge for a bit.🤗 . DM me if you want the recipe. It’s straight from Baton Rouge. 😉 . #collegegameday #cajunfood #comfortfood #redbeansandrice #fallmeals #nutrition #spicy #lsutigers #southernfood #weekend #sundayfunday #foodie #wellness #healthyfoodporn #wholefood

My 20 year high school reunion happened a couple weeks ago.👵🏼 . I went back to a place I truly did love and was reminded of many fun memories, especially as I walked the halls and stood in front of the lockers and posed like it was my senior picture. 😂 . But I was also reminded of how lonely it was, suffering from debilitating depression and wearing a mask - because I didn’t want anyone to know that a good little Christian girl like me would want to end it all and disappear. I didn’t want anyone to know that I struggled with the darkness. . Though that was 20 years ago, how many others out there still suffer in silence, filled with fear of the stigma? . You are not alone. You are not the only one. . This is why I started my blog, newsletter, and podcast. Your mental well-being is important to me. I have made it my mission to find ways to spark healing and transformation. I truly hope that as I continue to learn new ways to manage my own illness, I can offer you hope and even FREEDOM in managing yours. . We are in this together! ⭐️ . #mentalhealthawareness #depression #bipolardisorder #bpd #anxiety #ocd #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #therapy #recovery #endthestigma #holistichealth #holisticliving #brainhealth #guthealth #inflammation #brainonfire

Although I’ve been mommin’ for a decade and a half 😰, I find myself constantly questioning if I’m doing it right. Am I raising my kids to be strong and confident? How do I nurture their big emotions and teach them it’s OKAY to express feelings? . This is why I was soooo excited to host Dr. Sandy Gluckman on the Sparking Wholeness podcast. Dr. Sandy is an author, international speaker and child behavior specialist whose goal is to get to the ROOT of behavior - instead of managing symptoms. . If you’ve ever wondered why your kids can’t just get it together and settle down and control themselves, this episode will give you the answer! Spoiler - kids who are living off of stress hormones are physiologically incapable of choosing the right behavior. 😬 . All my teacher friends - this episode is for YOU too. You’re definitely going to want to learn about the science of interpersonal neurobiology. 😳 . Link in bio or subscribe to the pod on iTunes! . #momlife #motherhood #behavior #anxiety #add #adhd #odd #epigenetics #fightorflight #cortisol #toddlerlife #raisingboys #homeschoollife #education #teacherlife #stress #holistichealing

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I’m Erin Kerry, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and survivor of mental illness. Whether you’re looking for new tools in the wellness toolbox, restoring your relationship with food and body image, or in need of a little Kitchen Therapy, I want to help you spark wholeness in your own life!

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