Empowered in Health | Women's Health, Hormones, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Lose Weight

What if the reason you're struggling to reach your health goals isn't a lack of discipline, but a nervous system that has been stuck in survival mode for too long?In this episode, Erin explains how chronic stress, emotional triggers and nervous system regulation are HUGE components that influence your health journey and why learning to feel safe matters more than constantly pushing yourself to do more.When your body is overwhelmed, even healthy habits and meaningful changes can feel harder to sustain. Erin breaks down the difference between the sympathetic nervous system (fight, flight, freeze and fawn) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest, digest and repair) and explains why the goal isn't to eliminate stress, but to learn how to recover from it more effectively.In this episode, you'll learn:• Signs your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode.• How chronic stress and emotional triggers can affect your everyday habits.• Why nervous system work is about creating safety, not fixing yourself.• Simple tools to help you feel more grounded, including breathwork and sensory awareness.• Why capability and capacity are not the same thing• Why high-achieving women need boundaries and rest• How nervous system regulation fits into a holistic health journeyIf you're constantly overwhelmed, struggling to slow down, or feeling like you must manage everything yourself, this conversation is an invitation to approach your health with more awareness and compassion.Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcQ1bi3hLN4&t=847s🔗 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.comLearn more about Primal Trust here: https://cathleenking.simplero.com/products/143239-Membership-PRIMAL-TRUST-Academy?ref=56586-Erin-Trier🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

What if building healthier relationships starts with understanding your own body?In this episode of Empowered in Health, Erin sits down with Becky Aste to explore somatic healing and how the connection between the brain and body can influence the way we navigate relationships, emotional triggers, and everyday stress.We often turn to conversations, books and therapy to better understand ourselves. But what happens when we focus only on our thoughts and overlook what our bodies are communicating? Becky explains how somatic work helps us reconnect with physical sensations, recognize our body's signals and develop practical tools to navigate challenging emotions.From understanding nervous system responses to exploring the connection between emotional awareness and communication, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on personal growth and relationship health.In this episode, you'll discover:• What somatic healing is and how it differs from approaches focused primarily on thoughts and talking.• How the brain and body communicate and why paying attention to physical sensations matters.• Why symptoms can be signals worth exploring rather than experiences to automatically dismiss.• Simple practices to reconnect with your body, including grounding techniques, box breathing, and mindful movement.• How emotional triggers and nervous system responses can influence communication and relationship patterns.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!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.Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/_bmPPNRXnx8🔗 Connect more with Becky here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becky_asteWebsite: www.idobreakthrough.com/voice 🔗 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 PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

Here's the reality - if you're experiencing fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or low libido in this season of your health journey - there's so much more to understand beyond hormone fluctuations!In this episode, Erin explains why midlife health is about more than hormones and why looking at the whole body may help you better understand what you're experiencing during perimenopause and beyond.As a functional health coach who takes a personalized, holistic approach, Erin shares her own experience of struggling with debilitating anxiety, persistent fatigue and feeling unlike herself even after pursuing hormone support (HRT). In this episode, you'll discover:• Common perimenopause and midlife symptoms, including fatigue, belly fat, mood changes, and disrupted sleep.• Why thyroid health, cortisol, blood sugar, gut health and metabolic health matter.• How stress, nutrition, exercise and recovery can influence your overall well-being.• Why your health history and individual needs matter when creating a wellness plan.• What to consider BEFORE exploring hormone replacement therapy (HRT).• Why personalized health strategies can be more useful than assuming the same solution works for every woman.The key takeaway? Hormones matter, but they're only one part of a much bigger picture. Understanding your body's interconnected systems can help you ask better questions and make more informed decisions about what will actually serve you best!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!Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/OfAM235RV_0🔗 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 PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

In this episode of Empowered in Health, Lesley Logan joins Erin to discuss the transformative power of the right kind of Pilates practice. From women's health to longevity and the challenge of prioritizing yourself when life is already full - together - we talk about all things inside out health and why incorporating this functional movement can make a massive difference in many areas of your life.After years of running, weightlifting and doing everything she thought was healthy, Lesley describes reaching a point where her body could no longer keep up. And her experience led her to rebooting, restarting and rethinking how she approached movement, recovery and overall self-care.In this episode, we unpack more about...• What traditional Pilates is designed to do and what it isn't• How strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness work together• What to look for when choosing a Pilates studio or instructor• How to make movement a consistent part of a busy schedule• Why starting with one minute can be more useful than waiting for the perfect routine• What Leslie means by “Be It till You See It”• Why slowing down and being intentional can help you make more sustainable choicesPlease 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!Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/FdmuXeBkS44🔗 Connect more with Lesley here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleyloganPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_it_podWebsite: https://lesleylogan.co/🔗 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=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t a lack of information, time or readiness - but something you’re actively avoiding and choosing NOT to do?Because the hard reality is, it's not only the cost of action. It's also the cost of inaction!In this episode, Erin unpacks why waiting until you feel ready, gathering more information and making excuses can keep you from the health, business, relationships and personal growth you want (and deserve!!)One of the biggest lessons I share on my journey has been learning about whole health and "weak links."And how when you commit to doing the hardest thing first and work most on your "weak links" - that's when the snowball of growth and change compounds more and more over time.For me - nutrition has ALWAYS been my “weak link,” something I have avoided getting better at because planning, prepping, tracking and creating structure felt too difficult, too time consuming, annoying and beyond.But once I committed to the thing I really didn't want to do, I found out new things about myself and the growth I've craved more than ever before.So today's conversation goes deeper into asking:What are you really avoiding? And what's the cost of INACTION?Sometimes “I don't have time,” “I need more information,” or “I need to do more research” isn't the real obstacle. There may be a deeper fear underneath fear of failure, change, discomfort or making the wrong decision that needs to be unpacked too.You'll learn three practical ways to move forward:• Stop waiting to feel ready!• Identify the obstacle underneath the obstacle.• Turn what you're avoiding into a real commitment.The episode also explores the cost of action versus the cost of inaction, and why following through on the commitments you make can help build self-trust. If you've been overthinking a decision, procrastinating on something important, or waiting for the “right time” to make a change, this episode is an invitation to ask yourself: What am I avoiding and what would happen if I finally committed to it?Watch the full episode, then share in the comments:What is one thing you've been avoiding that you know you need to commit to?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 Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/7K3OQyxdmRQ🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571