The four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like one long, blurry Tuesday—and this is exactly why I call them “The Lost Weeks.” Work feels impossible to focus on. Your brain is juggling 47 holiday to-dos. You’re r...

If you’re listening to this on the way to Thanksgiving, take a deep breath — this episode is your pre-holiday reset.In today’s short, calming Thanksgiving pep talk, Erin walks you through how to de-escalate panic and overwhelm s...

Holiday eating comes with more than just the food — it comes with comments, pressure, expectations, and a lot of emotional energy. In this episode of the Healthy Holiday Series, we’re talking about one of the toughest parts of navigati...

You finished your plate... but you’re still hungry. Now what?In this week’s Healthy Holiday Series episode of Backyard Health, Erin breaks down exactly how to navigate seconds, manage fullness cues, and enjoy your favor...

Welcome to the Healthy Holidays Series on the Backyard Health Podcast! 🎄If you’ve ever told yourself “I can’t lose weight during the holidays,” this episode will challenge that belief — and help you rewrite the story.

Halloween is here—and with it comes the candy, the chaos, and the “sugar season” that rolls right into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.In this week’s episode, Erin breaks down what sugar actually does to your body and yo...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but let’s be honest, they can also be a minefield for mindless eating. Between travel, stress, social events, and the constant swirl of “treat yourself” messages, it’s easy to slip into habits that leave...

The cold season is here — school germs are flying, holiday parties are stacking up, and your immune system is working overtime.In this episode, we’re diving into how to actually support your immunity (and energy) in real life — ...

Happy October! 🍂 In today’s episode, Erin’s  re-releasing a powerful mini-training she originally shared with her October group challenge back in 2023. This one is all about uncovering your deeper WHY—the real driving force behind your hea...

In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re diving deep into how carbs and blood sugar regulation impact fat loss, energy, and long-term metabolic health. You’ll learn what blood sugar imbalance actually feels like in your body, why “nak...

Why do we wait until January 1st to start fresh when fall is already the real reset most of us live by? In this episode of Backyard Health, I’m breaking down the difference between goals and intentions — and why anchoring into...

Most people think weight loss comes down to willpower or cutting out entire food groups — but the truth is, it’s about learning a skill. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin breaks down the exact framework for building bal...

Protein has become one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition — some people are turning everything into a “high-protein” version (hello, protein popcorn and protein cookies), while others roll their eyes and swear it’s just another fad. So ...

When you think of grief, you probably think about losing a loved one. But what about the grief that comes with changing your health? The truth is—anytime you let go of foods, routines, or identities you’ve loved, you go through a grieving proce...

We throw the word “sluggish” around all the time — sluggish digestion, sluggish circulation, sluggish detox — but what does that actually mean in the body?In this episode of Backyard Health, I break down the physiology ...

In this episode of Backyard Health, I’m pulling back the curtain on food sensitivity testing so you can finally understand what those results mean — and more importantly, how to actually use them without cutting out everything you love...

You don’t binge because you’re broken. You binge because your body doesn’t feel safe.In this episode of Backyard Health, we’re peeling back the layers of boredom eating—not just the habit, but the deeper biolog...

You don’t need to live on Tums. And reflux doesn't have to mean forever — when you understand the system.In Part 2 of this upper GI series, Erin walks you through the 5R functional healing framework — the exact method she uses wit...

Think reflux is just about acid? Think again.In Part 1 of this deep-dive series, Erin unpacks why most GERD sufferers are misdiagnosed, mistreated, and still stuck on PPIs — even when the real issue isn’t too much acid, but too mu...

Think you’re failing because you’re hungry, tired, or not seeing the scale move? Think again. In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin pulls back the curtain on what a real fat loss phase feels like—physically, mentally, and e...

You’re showing up. You’re pushing through. You’re doing “the hard things” because that’s what it takes to get healthy… right?But here’s the question no one asks: 🍋 Is that stress helping your body grow—or is it keeping...

What’s actually better for your body — a handful of supplements or a plate of real food?In today’s episode of Backyard Health, we’re answering one of the most common questions I get: Should I be taking supplements… or can I ...

Is your gut holding you back from real, sustainable fat loss?In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin Botticelli peels back the layers on one of the most overlooked—but critical—systems in weight loss: your gut microbiome. From ...

What if your inability to focus, regulate your mood, or shake that “foggy brain” feeling isn’t about motivation or mindset — but a mineral imbalance your labs may have completely missed?In this episode, we dig into the critical — and oft...

You’re drinking the water. You’ve tried the digestive enzymes. You’re doing “everything right” — and yet, the bloating, brain fog, and post-meal heaviness won’t budge.What if the issue isn’t what you’re eating… but the fact that...