Everyone has a pelvic floor. We just don’t think about it until there’s a mega problem! Bloating, back pain, constipation, leaking – these symptoms are more common than you think. Erin is taking us on a deep dive of the often overlooked pelvic floor, explaining how it connects to our diaphragm, core, breath, and even our gut.

You’ll learn why chronic tension, shallow breathing, and stress can lock the pelvic floor into dysfunction, why kegels alone don’t solve the problem, and how to retrain your body through intentional movement and 360° breathing. Erin speaks from her own experiences, sharing the exact cues, poses, and breathwork practices that helped her rebuild strength, relieve pain, and reconnect with her body from the inside out.

• The most common symptoms of pelvic floor issues, including how constipation and gut issues play a role
• Why kegels alone won’t fix your pelvic floor – and what to do instead
• How pregnancy and postpartum changes can affect the ribs, core, and pelvic floor
• Why diaphragmatic breathing (not shallow chest breathing!) is the foundation of pelvic floor health
• Erin’s favorite yoga poses for pelvic floor release, including child’s pose, happy baby, and supported hip openers

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What if your anxiety isn’t something to fix, but a message from your body that something needs to change? In this episode, Erin breaks down the most common hidden physiological roots of anxiety, from disrupted circadian rhythms and blood sugar imbalances, to hormonal shifts and neuroinflammation, all of which leave your body feeling stuck in overdrive!

You’ll learn how everyday habits like poor sleep, under-eating, and overexposure to artificial light can create biological stress that fuels anxious feelings. More importantly, Erin explains how to decode those signals, understand what your body’s really asking for, and reconnect the dots between your physical health and emotional wellbeing, so you feel calm and grounded again.

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• Why sunlight might be the most underrated anxiety treatment, and how living out of sync with nature’s cycles disrupts your circadian rhythm
• A surprising connection between skipping breakfast, caffeine on an empty stomach, and mid-morning panic
• Why hormone imbalances like low progesterone and thyroid issues can amplify anxiety, and what labs reveal about it
• The link between methylation, detox pathways, and feeling “wired but tired”
• How inflammation in the brain and gut dysbiosis create a feedback loop that perpetuates anxious thinking

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What happens when your body forgets how to feel safe? In this episode, Erin is talking to Beatriz Victoria Albina, a Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing – to explore the link between codependency, perfectionism, and chronic stress.

“Emotional outsourcing” develops as a survival strategy for safety, belonging, and worth, and it can leave us feeling completely disconnected from our bodies and unable to regulate our nervous systems.

Bea explains how somatic awareness helps rebuild interoception, restore digestion, and rebalance the body’s stress response and HOW these patterns show up in everything from poor boundaries to physical symptoms like constipation and fatigue. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, burnout, or the pressure to hold it all together, this powerful framework will help you return home to yourself.

• How emotional outsourcing shows up as “brilliant survival strategies” like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency
• Why we jump away from imagined cobras as self-protection, and how somatic awareness can help
• How chronic stress rewires your nervous system and literally halts digestion (THIS could be why you feel constipated or constantly run down!)
• The rise of “therapy-speak” and rigid boundary-setting, and why it has left many of us disconnected
• Why you need to stop outsourcing your safety, worth, and validation and begin the lifelong work of self-sourcing your own power, clarity, and calm

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Could your gut be the missing piece of your skincare routine? If you’ve tried every serum, cleanser, and supplement under the sun but your skin still won’t cooperate, it might be time to look inward. Inflammation, imbalanced bacteria, and sluggish digestion can all show up on your face — and Erin and lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN are breaking down exactly how.

Instead of masking symptoms with topicals or medications, they walk through how stool testing and targeted gut support can reveal what’s REALLY driving breakouts beneath the surface.

Did you know low stomach acid, poor bile flow, and nutrient malabsorption can block your body’s ability to detox, process hormones, and maintain healthy skin?

If you’ve been “doing everything right” without results, this episode connects the dots between your gut and the glow you’ve been working for.

• How hidden inflammation and bacterial imbalances in your gut can fuel acne, even if your digestion seems fine
• The single enzyme that can be THE missing link behind those stubborn hormonal breakouts
• Root cause healing, and why Accutane and birth control suppress breakouts without fixing the underlying imbalance
• How functional stool testing can get you real answers about your microbiome, nutrient absorption, and gut function
• An “inside out” approach to supporting the liver, gallbladder, and gut lining to get glowing skin

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If you’ve ever seen beta glucuronidase pop up on your stool test and wondered what it actually means, this episode breaks it all down. This powerful enzyme made by bacteria in your gut can UNDO your body’s detox work by “unboxing” toxins and hormones that were meant to be eliminated, leading to bloating, breast tenderness, and stubborn weight gain, even when your estrogen levels look normal.

Erin walks through the 3-phase detox process and how gut imbalances, constipation, or low-fiber diets can allow estrogen and other toxins to recirculate in your system.

You’ll learn both short-term strategies like calcium D-glucarate and long-term fixes to bring your beta glucuronidase back into balance.

• How low fiber intake, sluggish motility, and alkaline pH drive beta glucuronidase levels higher and disrupt detox
• How constipation and slow transit time can stall your detox efforts, allowing toxins and hormones to be reabsorbed
• Erin’s strategies for addressing high beta glucuronidase, from calcium D-glucarate to long-term microbiome restoration
• Why you can experience estrogen dominance symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, and mood swings, even when your estrogen levels are low
• The “gift-wrapped present” analogy that reveals how your body safely packages up hormones and toxins, and how beta glucuronidase rips the bow off

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Can’t poop? If you’ve tried hydration, magnesium, and fiber, but STILL struggle with chronic constipation, this episode breaks down why. Erin and TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, FHP-C™ are talking about the real root causes of sluggish bowels, like low digestive capacity and mineral imbalances, to hidden microbiome issues and chronic nervous system stress. Fiber also sometimes makes constipation worse (!)

Using a real client case study, Nicole shares how she helped a woman resolve decades-long constipation in just 3 months by layering digestive support, targeted nutrients, gut testing, and nervous system regulation.

This episode will help you rethink constipation beyond the quick fixes so you can finally understand how hydration, minerals, microbiome balance, vagal tone, and emotional release all work together for healthy digestion.

• The #1 cause of chronic constipation (hint: dehydration!) and what your baseline water intake should look like
• Erin’s favorite travel must-have for avoiding constipation while traveling
• The fiber mistake that can make things worse if you have motility issues, plus the gut bacteria linked to methane gas
• How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system literally shut off digestion
• Erin’s go-to relief strategies, including coffee enemas and emotional “letting go” practices that address the energetic roots of constipation

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Move over, protein. There’s a new wellness obsession in town and her name is FIBER.

In this episode, Erin talks about the rising trend of “fibermaxxing” and why it’s more than just a catchy Gen Z trend. You’ll learn how fiber fuels your gut microbiome, supports short-chain fatty acid production, and impacts everything from hormone balance to inflammation.

But it’s not as simple as loading up overnight. Erin explains the distinct differences between soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch fibers, why variety is key for a resilient, diverse microbiome, and how to add fiber-rich foods and functional fiber supplements without triggering digestive distress.

Start slow, stay consistent, and prepare to reap the benefits!

• Why “fibermaxxing” is more than just a TikTok trend, and how to use it to actually improve gut health
• The hidden ways your gut microbiome shapes immunity, mood, hormone balance, and even your detox capacity
• How different types of fiber, like soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch, work alongside polyphenols to feed good bacteria
• Erin’s favorite strategies for upping your fiber game without the gas, bloating, or IBS flare-ups
• Why eating 30-40 different plants each week is the simplest path to a stronger microbiome

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Your thyroid influences nearly EVERY system in your body, from metabolism and digestion to mood, fertility, and energy, and in this episode, Erin is sharing how to support your thyroid health with deep nutrition.

You’ll learn why blood sugar regulation is the foundation of hormone health, and how thyroid-supportive nutrients like selenium, magnesium, and zinc can help optimize function and reduce risk for common imbalances.

Erin also explores the nuances of “anti-nutrients” like iodine and goitrogens, especially for those managing Hashimoto’s. She outlines practical food choices (think colorful veggies!), supplementation tips, and key labs to keep an eye on, so you can feel more confident in supporting your thyroid health starting today.

• Why unstable blood sugar makes thyroid medication and supplements less effective
• Must-have foods and nutrients to rotate for thyroid support, including selenium, magnesium, and zinc
• The surprising truth about cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower - and how you can enjoy them without sabotaging iodine uptake
• When iodine helps and when it can trigger Hashimoto’s flare-ups
• The safe supplements nearly everyone can use vs. those that require lab testing first

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