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This mom life is hard. Sometimes even send-me-to-my-knees hard. . In my 15 years of mommin’, I’ve worked away from home, worked at home, sent my kids away to school and homeschooled - and let me tell you... . It’s ALL hard. 💁🏻‍♀️ . I’ve breastfed, bottlefed, co-slept, sleep-trained, used conventional medicine treatments, used alternative treatments, bribed with sugar, tried sticker rewards, potty-trained, and I even let one child change his own diapers and potty train himself. Not even kidding. . So to alllll the moms trying to make it work in alllll the seasons - check out my latest podcast episode for “Busy Mom Life Hacks” featuring my mentor, Sandra Beck. She has worked for groups like Disney, CBS, and others all while managing that work/mom life balance. . Bonus for our listeners - swipe and get your 20% discount from Betabrand! . Link to show page in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts. . #momlife #motherhood #momhacks #busymom #workathomemom #homeschoolmom #workingmom #lifehacks #toddlerlife #raisingteens #raisingkids #organization #balance #sponsored #scheduling #mommingainteasy

Bloat and brain fog - they’re BFFs for life. Thanks to our modern understanding of the gut/brain axis, we learn more about their connection every day! . If you are interested in a deep dive on banishing bloat and brain fog, I designed a 14 day, interactive e-course starting February 3, co-led by my friend and fellow health coach Melissa McGaughey.💪🏼 . Upon joining, you’ll get daily support from two health coaches, videos, one complimentary personalized health coaching session AND a grocery store guide that will help you navigate nutrition that diminishes tummy problems and provides mental clarity! 🧠 . Link in bio to sign up or DM me with questions. 🤗

Boosting my immune system and mental health through eagle pose? 🤔 . Since I started my yoga practice almost 4 years ago, I have always looooved eagle pose. I never knew why.🤷🏻‍♀️ . While recently watching a training video on women’s health, I learned that our upper back has acupressure points that signal the small intestine. Doing a stretch like this activates that part of the body - supporting my digestion, immune health, and as a result... my mood health. 👏🏼 . You don’t have to do eagle pose - just give yourself a hug. Wrap your arms around yourself as far as they can go. It’s a great stretch that goes a long way! . #yogalife #yogi #yogamama #womenshealth #acupressure #holisticliving #holistichealth #integrativehealth #nutrition #wellness #moodhealth #mentalhealthmatters #immunesystem #guthealth

Alcohol and mental health - let’s go there today. 🍷 . It is no secret that I love a good glass of wine. My husband and I spent our anniversary in California wine country last summer - we love it that much. . BUT as mental illness continues to climb (despite more Americans being medicated than ever before), we have to look at all the potential triggers. . While wine does have some health benefits, the studies on benefits are usually done on small quantities - not the excess that is so acceptable in most of our social circles. . Female alcohol use disorder increased by 83.7% from 2002 to 2013, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. High risk drinking increased by 58% and alcohol related deaths increased by 85%! 😱 . While many women drink to lower stress levels and calm unpleasant emotions, long term it could be wreaking havoc on mental well-being. It lowers serotonin levels, increases cortisol (the stress hormone), contributes to blood sugar problems, reduces levels of GABA (which limits the brain’s ability to self regulate and bring a sense of calm), depletes the body of necessary B vitamins, contributes to gut dysbiosis, and disrupts healthy sleep cycles. . Believe me - I know it’s easy to get into the habit of having a glass or two to unwind with some Netflix. But you may be surprised that by swapping your wine for warm tea or bubbly water, your sleep and mood will improve so much more! 💪🏼 . 📸 cred: @laceydcremer with our Napa crew last summer 🙌🏼 . #dryjanuary #sobercurious #alcohol #mommyneedswine #momlife #motherhood #stressmanagement #sleepsupport #guthealth #brainhealth #mentalhealthmatters #moody #bloodsugar #cortisol #selfcare

Things I’m loving today: . 1. A kid-free, quiet house. I’ll miss the chaos in a bit, but right now feeling super grateful for my parents who asked to take ALL three at once overnight. . 2. Awaken by Priscilla Shirer. So beautifully written with nuggets of truth that help restore my soul. . 3. New sheets - the cheap Amazon ones that everyone recommended. Link in my stories. They are amazing! . 4. Camo leggings that feel like Athleta or Lululemon at a fraction of the price. Link in stories as well! . 5. Stillness. Being present. Listening. It’s so good to pause everything and just BE. 🙏🏼 . #yearofrest #stillness #meditation #mindfulness #prayer #faith #bepresent #amazonfashion #amazonfinds #bedsheets #retreat #colorfulkoala #holistichealth #holisticliving

Anyone need a brain upgrade? 🙋🏻‍♀️ . I recently met Leigh Richardson, founder and director of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas, and I HAD to get her on my podcast! . Y’all, she is a wealth of info about optimizing brain health. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode. She talks all about how to re-train your brain through tools like neurofeedback. 🤗 . She also just wrote a book, called “Turn Your Brain On to Get Your Game On” and it’s filled with so much goodness! It’s on Amazon or through her website for The Brain Performance Center. . Link to show in bio or find on iTunes or wherever else you get podcasts! . #neurofeedback #biofeedback #brainupgrade #brainhealth #adhd #add #cognitivedecline #mentalillness #depression #anxiety #counseling #recovery #therapy #trauma #podcastlife #healthcoach #nutrition #wellness

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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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