In this episode, Erin and Dusty Stanzik share their transformative journey toward holistic health and wellness. From battling emotional and physical challenges in their 20s to discovering the healing power of food, movement, and faith, Erin and Dusty reveal how their approach to wellness has radically shifted.

Erin and Dusty are certified health & lifestyle coaches, online content creators, authors, international retreat hosts, and founders of EatMoveRest.com. In her 20s, Erin found herself in a severe state of dis-ease, both physically and mentally. With no answers from doctors, she took matters into her own hands. Alongside Dusty, they embraced food as medicine and adopted a whole-food plant-based diet. The two finally found healing, abundant energy, and a newfound love for life. Together, with their three children, they educate, encourage, and empower others to eat, move, and rest their best.

I'll walk you through:

✅ How Erin and Dusty navigated emotional struggles and physical symptoms in their 20s

✅ Why the journey to health started with food as medicine

✅ The importance of food freedom and its role in mental clarity and body positivity

✅ Why adopting a plant-based diet wasn’t just a trend but a lifestyle change

✅ How their personal struggles led to a deeper partnership in both marriage and health

✅ Balancing family life, homeschooling, and running a business as a family of five

Whether you're struggling with health issues, seeking more balance in life, or trying to find harmony in your marriage, this episode offers real-life insight from a couple who has transformed their lives from the inside out. It’s not about perfection—it’s about embracing the process of becoming your healthiest self together.

🔔 Remember: Health isn't just about food—it's about balance, partnership, and transformation, inside and out.

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Relevant Links for Erin and Dusty:

YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/EatMoveRest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ErinStanczyk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbstanczyk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatMoveRest

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatmoverest?_t=ZT-8uTR3Hl9WWc&_r=1

In this episode, I'm joined by Carrie Gress—philosopher, scholar, editor of Theology of Home, and mother of five—for a deeply thoughtful conversation on what it truly means to reclaim womanhood in today's world. Together, we explore why so many women find themselves feeling unfulfilled despite promises of empowerment through modern feminism—and how restoring the true essence of femininity might be the key to deeper peace, purpose, and connection.

Carrie shares her unique journey from a liberal upbringing to becoming a strong advocate for faith, tradition, and intentional living. We’ll walk you through:

✅ Why balancing personal aspirations with family bonds creates true empowerment—not division

✅ How the home can be reimagined as a sanctuary of peace and justice rather than a battleground for societal expectations

✅ The surprising ways historical movements have manipulated women’s emotions—and how awareness brings freedom

✅ Why practices like honoring a Sabbath rest are more essential today than ever for mental clarity and family restoration

✅ How to navigate marriage with mutual support, open communication, and a new understanding of healthy roles within relationships

Whether you're feeling caught between career ambitions and family life, questioning what feminine strength really looks like, or simply yearning for more harmony amidst the chaos, this conversation offers a refreshing, compassionate lens through which to view modern womanhood.

🔔 Remember: True strength lies not in conforming to outside pressures—but in living with intentionality, gratitude, and grace. Your gifts are needed, both in your work and your relationships.

🔔 Carrie’s insights offer a call to return to what matters most—and to redefine success on your own terms. Don’t miss this enriching dialogue that invites you to live from a place of true empowerment and purpose.

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Relevant Links for Carrie:

Website: https://www.carriegress.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie.gress/

In this episode, I'm joined by Luanne Rae, a registered psychiatric nurse, therapist, and behavioral consultant for children with a thriving private practice. We dive into why today's parents are overwhelmed with conflicting advice and how finding the balance between "jellyfish" and "brick wall" parenting is crucial for raising confident children.

Luanne shares her expertise on why children are desperately seeking leadership from their parents in today's confusing world. We'll walk you through:

✅ Why "backbone parenting" provides the structure children need while avoiding authoritarian approaches

✅ How overlooking basics like sleep and screen time can lead to misdiagnosed behavioral issues

✅ The importance of assigning age-appropriate chores to build a child's sense of value and purpose

✅ Why presenting a united parenting front is essential for a child's security

✅ How the modern parenting "village" has disappeared and what we can do about it

Whether you're confused by contradictory parenting advice on social media, wondering if your child's behavior indicates ADHD, or simply trying to find your confidence as a parent, this episode offers practical wisdom that cuts through the noise.

🔔 Remember: This isn't about perfect parenting—it's about giving yourself grace while maintaining enough structure that your children feel secure in your leadership.

🔔 Luanne is also launching her upcoming "Practical Positive Parenting" course on May 16th for parents seeking to reconnect with their parenting instincts.

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Relevant Links for Luanne:

Websites:

https://www.lighthousewellnesscentre.com/about-us/luanne-rae

https://luanne-rae.mykajabi.com/sign-up-parenting-email-1

IG (and details for the upcoming course): https://www.instagram.com/mother_on_the_lus/