# Navigating mental health with faith and community with Erin Kerry

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Podcast: [The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366)
Published: 2026-01-06T07:00:46+00:00
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## Resource

Hey friends, You know those conversations you know are important, but they still feel a little intimidating to start? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Kerry who’s bravely sharing her story and helping us hold space for the hard things, especially when it comes to mental health in our homes. As parents, we’re often navigating silent battles, whether it’s our own struggles or the ones our kids are facing. And while it might feel easier to push through or avoid the topic altogether, what if we could learn to meet it with grace, faith, and even some practical tools? Here are a few takeaways from today’s conversation: The importance of naming emotions and removing the shame from mental health conversations How nutrition and nervous system regulation play a vital role in healing and well-being Why spiritual and emotional health can walk hand-in-hand Encouragement for when you’re in the thick of it faith, community, and rest are not optional luxuries, they’re lifelines I’m praying this episode feels like a warm cup of tea and a deep exhale. You’re not alone, friend. Erin is a writer, speaker, and serves as an Integrative Health Coach at Living Well Counseling and Wellness Center in Tyler, Texas. Diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder as a young adult, Erin has spent years learning how to live with resilience, faith, and grace. Here’s to sparking healing and honest conversations in your family and beyond. With Love, Steph (06:01) The Role of Faith in Healing (11:55) Living Beyond Labels in Mental Health (17:51) Navigating Anxiety and Its Protective Nature (20:46) Nervous System Regulation and Co-Regulation (22:54) Understanding Anxiety and Its Physical Roots (25:51) Navigating Conversations on Mental Health (30:01)…

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