A Journey to Whole Woman Health

Episode 21: Trauma Explained: How It Shapes Your Mind, Body, Relationships, and Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589225/fan_mail/new] Trauma is a word we hear often, but what does it actually mean? In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore how trauma affects the brain, nervous system, body, relationships, and sense of self. Together they discuss: • What qualifies as trauma • Acute vs. chronic trauma • Childhood trauma and relational trauma • Birth trauma, miscarriage, and medical trauma • PTSD and complex PTSD • Why certain sounds, smells, or situations trigger strong reactions • How trauma impacts anxiety, sleep, hormones, and relationships • EMDR therapy and other evidence-based treatments • Practical tools for healing and nervous system regulation Whether your trauma was loud and obvious or quiet and invisible, healing is possible. You are not broken. You are not alone. And your story is not over. Subscribe for weekly conversations where science, mental health, and faith come together to educate, empower, and encourage women in every season of life. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jointhejourney]

Episode 20: Reframe & Reclaim Part 2- How to Create a Home That Calms Your Mind

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589225/fan_mail/new] In Part 2 of our conversation with authors Jen Harris and Courtney Huckabay, we move beyond clutter and dive into the practical process of reclaiming your home, your peace, and your mental bandwidth. If you've ever looked around your house and felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated by the constant cycle of organizing and re-organizing, this episode is for you. Jen walks us through the complete RECLAIM framework, including how to create systems that actually work, why perfectionism keeps us stuck, and how our physical environments directly affect our nervous systems. We also explore: • Why sentimental items can be so difficult to release • How grief and loss influence our attachment to possessions • The connection between clutter, stress, and mental load • Practical strategies for maintaining organized spaces • How to stop buying things you don't need • Why your home should feel like a sanctuary, not another source of stress Whether you're staring at an overflowing closet, a chaotic pantry, or simply craving more peace in your home, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you reclaim both your space and your mind. Because sometimes the path to feeling lighter starts with letting go. Join the Journey. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jointhejourney]

Episode 19: Why Successful Women Feel Overwhelmed (Part 1) | The Psychology of Clutter

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589225/fan_mail/new] Have you ever looked around your home and thought: Why does this feel so overwhelming? Not just messy—but heavy. In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, we welcome counselor, author, and speaker Courtney Huckabay, co-author of Reframe and Reclaim, to explore the surprising connection between clutter, stress, identity, and mental health. This conversation goes far beyond organizing closets and cleaning countertops. We discuss how our physical environments can reflect our emotional lives, why decision fatigue leaves so many women feeling exhausted, and how clutter can become a visible manifestation of the invisible mental load many women carry every day. Whether you're a busy professional, a mother juggling countless responsibilities, or simply someone longing for more peace in your home and mind, this episode will help you begin to understand what's really underneath the overwhelm. In This Episode We Discuss: *  Why clutter is rarely just about "stuff"  *  The connection between clutter, stress, and anxiety  *  How decision fatigue impacts mental health  *  The role identity plays in what we keep  *  Why letting go can feel emotionally difficult  *  Research linking clutter to lower life satisfaction  *  The first steps of the Reframe & Reclaim process  *  How to begin creating a home that supports peace rather than stress  Key Takeaway Your home may not be the source of your stress—but it may be reflecting it. When we begin to understand our relationship with our belongings, we can start reclaiming not only our space but also our peace. Guest Courtney Huckabay, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, EMDR Therapist, Co-Author of Reframe and Reclaim Resources Mentioned 📖 Reframe and Reclaim by Courtney Huckabay & Jennifer Harris 🎙 Reframe and Reclaim Podcast Coming Next Week Part 2: Reclaiming Your Space We'll continue the conversation with co-author Jennifer Harris and walk through the practical steps of the Reframe & Reclaim method so you can begin transforming your environment with purpose and intention. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need to hear this conversation today. Join the Journey Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jointhejourney]

Episode 18: How to Complete the Stress Cycle | Anxiety, Burnout & Women’s Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589225/fan_mail/new] In this powerful episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader discuss the difference between stress and stressors — and why so many women stay trapped in chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, irritability, and overwhelm even after the stressful event is over. Inspired by the groundbreaking book Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, this episode explores how to “complete the stress cycle” and teach your body that it is finally safe again. We discuss: *  The physiology of stress  *  Cortisol, adrenaline & the nervous system  *  Why women feel chronically overwhelmed  *  How stress affects libido, sleep & health  *  The difference between stress and stressors  *  The 7 evidence-based ways to complete the stress cycle  *  Physical movement & exercise  *  Deep breathing & nervous system regulation  *  Connection, laughter & affection  *  Crying as emotional release  *  Creativity & healing  *  Burnout, compassion fatigue & anxiety  *  Listening to your body  If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, this episode is for you. ✨ Join the journey. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jointhejourney]

Episode 17: Why Don’t I Want Sex Anymore? The Truth About Women’s Libido

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589225/fan_mail/new] What happens when you love your partner… but your desire is gone? In this honest and science-backed episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader break down the truth about women’s libido, desire, hormones, stress, relationships, and emotional connection. They discuss: *  Why women’s libido is more complex than men’s  *  The invisible mental load women carry  *  Testosterone and estrogen’s role in desire  *  Painful sex, vaginal dryness, and postpartum changes  *  How stress and cortisol affect intimacy  *  SSRIs and libido  *  Why scheduling sex may actually help  *  Testosterone therapy for women: what the science says  *  Emotional connection, resentment, exhaustion, and intimacy  *  The 5 pillars of desire  This episode is empowering, educational, and deeply validating for women in every season of life. Because you are not broken. Your body is communicating with you. 🎧 Join the journey.  Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jointhejourney]