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In this powerful Part 2 of our conversation, integrative nutrition coach and Sparking Wholeness podcast host Erin Kerry returns to ANEW Insight to dive even deeper into the connection between gut health, mental well-being, and whole-person healing.

Hosted by clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and award-winning author Dr. Supatra Tovar, this episode explores why your gut is the second brain—and how trauma, nutrition, and nervous system regulation are more connected than most of us realize.

Erin shares her own story of childhood trauma and chronic digestive issues, and how discovering the gut-brain connection transformed both her mental health and career. She explains the critical role the vagus nerve and gut microbiome play in neurotransmitter production—including serotonin and dopamine—and how your dietary choices can influence mood, anxiety, focus, and more.

Dr. Tovar and Erin also unpack the lasting impact of diet culture and restrictive eating. They explore how low-carb, high-protein diets may harm mental health by depriving the brain of its primary fuel source: glucose. Instead, they advocate for a healing approach to food—one rooted in nourishment, not punishment.

This episode also tackles the deeply personal topic of body image. Erin discusses how women internalize messages about their bodies from a young age, how societal standards create lifelong struggles, and how shifting the narrative to “body partnership” can create emotional freedom.

And finally, they explore the spiritual dimension of wellness—how aligning your body, mind, and soul can help you discover purpose, self-love, and the ability to show up in the world authentically.

If you’ve ever felt limited by a diagnosis, defined by a number on the scale, or stuck in an endless loop of “fixing” yourself, this episode is your invitation to heal—through education, nourishment, and self-compassion.

Erin Kerry’s upcoming book, Live Beyond Your Label, drops this fall. Be sure to follow her @sparkingwholeness for updates and preorder information.

🔗 Visit anew-insight.com to explore the book, course, and podcast offerings.

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