A Journey to Whole Woman Health
A Journey to Whole Woman Health is a podcast for women of all ages who want to care for their bodies, minds, and souls with wisdom, courage, and confidence.
Hosted by Dr. Jamie Erwin, board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert, and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader, Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in counseling specializing in women’s mental health, this podcast brings together medical science, emotional insight, and faith-centered encouragement.
Each episode explores the real issues women face across every season of life—hormones, mental health, fertility, pregnancy, loss and grief, work-life balance, fitness, nutrition, relationships, identity, and spiritual growth. Through honest conversations, evidence-based education, and deeply relatable stories, Dr. Erwin and Dr. Nader help women feel informed, seen, and supported.
This is a space where expertise meets authenticity, where science meets soul, and where women are reminded they are not broken—they are becoming whole.
Our mission is simple:
To educate, empower, and encourage women to pursue whole-woman health with clarity, compassion, and faith.
Whether you’re navigating young adulthood, motherhood, midlife, or reinvention, this podcast is your companion on the journey.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 18: How to Complete the Stress Cycle | Anxiety, Burnout & Women’s Health
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader discuss the difference between stress and stressors — and why so many women stay trapped in chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, irritability, and overwhelm...
Episode 17: Why Don’t I Want Sex Anymore? The Truth About Women’s Libido
What happens when you love your partner… but your desire is gone?In this honest and science-backed episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader break down the truth about women’s libido, desire, hormones, stress, relationships, an...
Episode 16: Grief Isn’t Linear- What No One Tells You About Loss
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences—and yet, when you're in it, it can feel completely isolating.In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore what grief ...
Episode 15: What Your Child’s Behavior Is Really Telling You — Part 2: Hard Conversations, Big Feelings & What Kids Need Most
In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate Jennings, LPC-S, founder of The Bug and The Bee in Fort Worth, we continue exploring how anxiety shows up in kids, teens, and even parents.Kate helps us understand the physical signs ...
Episode 14: What Your Child’s Behavior Is Really Telling You — Part 1: Anxiety, Overwhelm & the Signals We Miss
What if your child’s “bad behavior” isn’t something to fix—but something to understand?In this powerful episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader sit down with licensed professional c...
Episode 13: Movement Is Medicine: What Women Need to Know About Exercise
In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader talk about exercise for women and why movement matters so much for physical, mental, and emotional health.Jamie shares her own backgr...
Episode 12: Just Tell Me What to Eat: Simple Nutrition for Busy Women
In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader dive into one of the most common questions women ask: What should I actually be eating?This conversation explores how women’s ...
Episode 11: The Truth About Forgiveness (And Why You’re Struggling With It)
Forgiveness is one of the most talked about—and most misunderstood—parts of emotional and spiritual health.In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, we break down what forgiveness really is, what it’s not, and why so m...
Episode 10: Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Hope: Julie’s Story, Part 2
In this moving continuation of Julie’s story, Drs. Erwin and Nader talk about the long road through infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and what it means to keep hoping when your heart has been broken.Julie vulnerably shares ...
Episode 9: Infertility, Loss, and the Flicker of Hope- Julie's Story (Part 1)
Infertility is one of the most silent and emotionally complex journeys a woman can walk.In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our first in-studio guest, Julie Davila, to talk about the reality of unexplained infertility, the ...
Episode 8: Anxiety Explained: Why You Feel Out of Control (and How to Take It Back)
Anxiety is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—experiences women face.From racing thoughts and constant worry… to full-blown panic attacks that feel physical and overwhelming, anxiety can show up in ways that leave you feeling ...
Episode 7: An OBGYN, a Gorilla, and a C-Section: The Story You Won’t Believe
What do you do when the Fort Worth Zoo calls and asks an OBGYN to help save a pregnant gorilla? You show up, of course!In this unforgettable episode, Dr. Jamie Erwin shares the remarkable story of being called to perform an emergency C-s...
Episode 6: Compassion Fatigue- When Caring for Everyone Starts Costing You
If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by everyone else’s needs, or like you simply have nothing left to give, you may be experiencing compassion fatigue.In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, D...
Episode 5: You’re Not Crazy. You’re in Perimenopause.
Perimenopause isn’t a diagnosis. It’s not a disease. And you’re not “losing it.”It’s a hormonal transition — and most women are completely unprepared for it.In this episode, we break down:What perimenopause actually is...
Episode 4: Perfectionism: How It Holds Us Back and How to Break Free
Perfectionism often disguises itself as high standards, productivity, or success — but underneath, it can drive anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt.In this episode, we explore how perfectionism shows up in women’s lives, why it’s so common,...
Episode 3: Finding the Right OB-GYN: Advocating for Yourself in Women’s Health Care
Too many women leave medical appointments feeling unheard, rushed, or dismissed — especially in obgyn care.In this episode, we talk about how to find the right OB-GYN and what a truly supportive patient-provider relationship should look ...
Episode 2: Finding the Right Therapist: What to Look For, What to Avoid, and When to Move On
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming — especially when you don’t know what “good therapy” is supposed to feel like.In this episode, we break down how to find the right therapist for you. We talk about different credential...
Episode 1: Welcome to A Journey to Whole Woman Health
Welcome to A Journey to Whole Woman Health— a podcast about women’s health, mental well-being, and learning how to care for ourselves with clarity, confidence, and compassion.In this introductory episode, we share why this podcast exists...