Mental health 101: Morning sunlight exposure resets circadian rhythm. Your brain and hormones thrive on it.

It doesn’t have to be $! Basics keep my symptoms in remission: - 13-14 hour gut rest - Drink 1/2 my body weight in oz of water - Move daily - Dim overhead lights when dark - Spend time in nature - Pray and practice gratitude - Read Scripture - Normalize feelings

Reminder: TSH is a brain hormone, not a thyroid hormone. To know how your thyroid is doing, ask for: FT3, FT4, reverse T3, anti-TPO, anti-TG. Keep digging. Don’t settle for “you’re fine,” when you don’t feel fine.

A body in stress won’t digest. It’s not just what you eat that matters—it’s how you eat. Stress can literally shut down digestion. Your body prioritizes survival over digestion.

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The average American eats more additives than vegetables. More food dye than fiber. More sugar than protein. We call it free will, but it’s really chemically-induced captivity.

Reminder: 90% of serotonin (your ‘happy neurotransmitter’) is created in the gut, not the brain. If your microbes are stressed, your mood will be too.

You can’t talk therapy your way out of a dysregulated nervous system. If your body is stuck in fight-flight-freeze, you’ll feel stuck no matter how much you talk about it. You need somatic tools WITH therapy. Your body needs to feel safe to heal.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 ESV

I want to follow and be followed by those who: Have lived through childhood trauma, abuse, ADHD, ASD, CPTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, or any kind of mental illness. Or by those who simply understand. You are not alone. I see you. I hear you. We’re stronger together. If I

Childhood trauma can look like: Not trusting compliments. Struggling with self-worth. Overexplaining everything. Avoiding conflict at all costs. Feeling unsafe even in safe places. Thinking love must be earned. It doesn’t go away just because we grew up.

- 10 minutes of morning sunlight helps you sleep better for 8 hours. - A 30 minute walk gives you mental clarity for the day. - Hydrating in the morning improves your energy and focus for hours. - Lifting weights for 30 minutes gives you mental and physical gains. These aren’t

This makes it feel realer than real. It comes out tomorrow but it’s already getting reviews! Live Beyond Your Label officially out tomorrow!

A new 8 year observational study in Neurology found that consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with an accelerated rate of cognitive decline. It uses self-reported data, but it’s still interesting. It also highlights how sweeteners may cause more gut inflammation.

Health coach Erin Kerry blends science, scripture, and personal experience to help you confidently become exactly who God created you to be. Learn more, and save 20% on this new release: hubs.la/Q03Jz-jF0 Erin Kerry

Research reveals news obsession harms health, and social media's reward system fuels outrage. The "Age of Outrage" is here, driven by stress and cognitive dissonance, impairing empathy and critical thought. zpr.io/HGAnVANZtRxq

How can understanding the mind-body-spirit connection improve mental health struggles? Mental health advocate Erin Kerry joins the Faith & Clarity Podcast for an honest conversation about the labels we carry and how to live beyond them.