Best Health with Dr. Erin Stokes

About this episode

Kristine Carlson and Dr. Erin Stokes discuss navigating significant life changes and the importance of self-care practices.

This week, Kristine Carlson shares a conversation with Dr. Erin Stokes, a seasoned naturopathic doctor, speaker, and wellness advocate. Together, they explore what it means to step into your "heroine's journey" through significant changes like a child leaving home, divorce or a career transformation. You’ll hear Erin’s personal stories of resilience, including: How she uses daily meditation and a regular yoga practice to stay centered through grief and uncertainty Why giving yourself permission to be alone can deepen your self-connection and courage Powerful feminine archetypes that offer inspiration during challenging transitions Kristine and Erin reflect on the importance of healthy distractions, community, and physical movement in building renewed strength. They share gentle practices like the simple power of morning breath work and gratitude that can help you reconnect with the joy and meaning within every transition. After listening, you’ll be empowered to embrace the beauty in change, honor your authentic self, and nurture your mental, emotional, and physical health. Looking for more? Join us next week for part two of our conversation where we discuss herbal remedies and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristine Carlson, Kristine

Guest: Dr Erin Stokes

Topics covered

• health
• wellness
• personal growth
• transitions
• meditation
• yoga
• self-connection

Keywords

• heroine's journey
• resilience
• feminine archetypes
• healthy distractions
• morning breath work
• gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Products: herbal remedies

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