Episode 228: The Importance of Filling Your Spiritual Bucket Before a Total Breakdown

Episode 236: What To Do When You Feel Ill-Equipped in Your Calling

Whether you're raising children, rebuilding your health, growing a business or stepping into a new season of life, that voice of "I'm not enough" can feel incredibly loud. In this episode, Erin shares the truth she's had to learn through motherhood, entrepreneurship and caring for a medically complex child: feeling ill-equipped doesn't mean you're incapable - it often means you're growing. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her stop chasing certainty and releasing the pressure to have everything figured out. If you've been waiting until you feel confident, prepared or "ready," this conversation is your reminder that confidence isn't where the journey begins - it's what grows as you keep saying yes to what God is leading you towards. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why so many women struggle with feeling unqualified - How reconnecting with your purpose changes everything - Why you'll probably never feel fully ready and why that's okay! - The simple shift that helps you move forward with faith instead of fear! Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/CE-M52vjxEM [https://youtu.be/CE-M52vjxEM] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

Episode 235: To The High Achieving Woman - Stop Letting "Someday" Win! - with Dr. Kristen Strom

If you've been feeling paralyzed or stuck in survival mode, this conversation will change the way you think about health, success and personal growth. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Kristen Strom shares how she went from burnout, postpartum anxiety, weight gain and constant exhaustion to building a healthier, happier and more balanced life - without extremes or unrealistic routines. Instead of relying on willpower or the "all-or-nothing" mindset, she explains why sustainable transformation comes from small, personalized habits, identity shifts and asking for help before it's too late. Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, working professional, parent or someone who constantly puts everyone else first - you'll discover practical strategies to improve your mindset and finally become the person you've always wanted to be. In this episode you'll learn: ✔ Why burnout isn't solved by working harder ✔ The biggest mistake high-achieving women make ✔ How tiny daily habits create massive life change ✔ Why personalized wellness beats every fad program ✔ The power of identity-based transformation ✔ How "I AM" statements literally reshape your mindset ✔ Why asking for help is actually a strength ✔ How visualization rewires your brain for success ✔ The hidden cost of waiting for "someday" ✔ How one small decision can completely change your future If you've ever told yourself... • "I'll start next month." • "I don't have time." • "Maybe someday." ...this episode is exactly what you need. 🎧 Listen until the end for one of the most powerful lessons about moving through fear and stepping into lasting growth. Connect more with Dr. Kristen here: Website: www.drkristenstrom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kristenstrom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkrstrom/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenstrom/ Listen to the full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/4s-sZw2R2Rc [https://youtu.be/4s-sZw2R2Rc] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

Episode 234: Why is My Belly Fat Suddenly Doubling in Size?

Have you noticed your midsection getting bigger in your 40s or during perimenopause - even though you're eating healthy, exercising and doing everything "right"? You're not imagining it. This is a very REAL shift for women.As someone who gained almost 40 lbs out of seemingly nowhere, I know exactly how frustrating this is. In this episode, Erin breaks down the real physiological reasons why belly fat becomes more common during midlife and why traditional dieting often stops working. From hormone fluctuations to muscle loss, stress, cortisol, insulin resistance and metabolic changes, you'll learn what's actually happening inside your body and why it has nothing to do with a lack of discipline. Instead of blaming yourself, discover how understanding female physiology can help you work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause ✔ How declining progesterone affects stress, anxiety and weight gain ✔ Why estrogen changes where your body stores fat ✔ The connection between cortisol, blood sugar and midsection weight gain ✔ How muscle loss slows metabolism in midlife ✔ Why eating less and exercising harder backfires ✔ Practical lifestyle changes that support hormone health and sustainable fat loss If you've been frustrated by stubborn belly fat despite doing everything you can, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and where to focus your energy moving forward! Listen to the full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/8rRO3naZE0w [https://youtu.be/8rRO3naZE0w] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/28cdkf3j Apple Podcastshttps://tinyurl.com/yk7ka4yd Amazon Musichttps://tinyurl.com/mu2bhdds iHeartRadiohttps://tinyurl.com/bdd2zaex

Episode 233: Confidence Doesn't Come After Wins; It's Built in Daily Habits - with Heather Elliott

What if confidence isn't something you build after success, but something you create through small daily choices? In this powerful episode of Empowered in Health, Erin sits down with leadership coach, CrossFit coach and business executive Heather Elliot to explore why so many women struggle with self-doubt, confidence, and feeling stuck - and how to finally break free. Heather shares her transformational framework for building self-trust, embracing discomfort, and taking the "Minimum Viable Step" toward the life you truly want. Together, Erin and Heather discuss why confidence isn't about perfection, why your future begins in your mind's eye and how physical strength, mindset and leadership are deeply connected. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward, this conversation will give you practical tools and empowering mindset shifts you can apply immediately. In This Episode: ✔ Why discomfort is often a sign you're moving in the right direction ✔ The "Minimum Viable Step" strategy for creating lasting change ✔ How to stop living through your rearview mirror ✔ Building self-trust one decision at a time ✔ Why confidence comes from action—not motivation ✔ The surprising connection between strength training and leadership ✔ How community can dramatically improve health and wellness outcomes ✔ The mindset shift every woman needs to step into her fullest potential Whether you're working on your health, career, relationships or personal growth, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting for confidence and start creating it. 🔗 Connect more with Heather here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather--elliott/ Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/u8Nbfc29SBs [https://youtu.be/u8Nbfc29SBs] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/375... iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-empowered-in-health-276832447/

Episode 232: The Reality of Being a Mom of 4, an Entrepreneur and Living on Empty

What does it really look like to raise four kids, build a business, support a child with medical needs and still try to take care of yourself? In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on the reality of motherhood, entrepreneurship, burnout, survival mode and the lessons I wish I had learned sooner. For years, people have asked me, "How do you do it all?" The truth is, I wasn't doing it all. Much of my journey as a mom of four has been spent navigating overwhelm, exhaustion, emotional numbness, medical challenges, entrepreneurship and the constant pressure to keep moving forward. In this episode, I share: ✔️ The reality of raising four children ✔️ What survival mode actually feels like ✔️ The hardest seasons of motherhood ✔️ Parenting through medical challenges and uncertainty ✔️ The emotional toll of trying to do everything alone ✔️ Why asking for help changed everything ✔️ How entrepreneurship and motherhood collide ✔️ The biggest lessons I've learned after 15 years of parenting ✔️ Why self-care is not selfish—it's necessary If you're a mom, entrepreneur, caregiver or anyone feeling overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry it all alone. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Listen to the full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot4kvC0IIuU&t=21s Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! To stay connected, here's where you can find me online: Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/coaching Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Available on: Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-empowered-in-health-276832447/