Empowered in Health

Erin Trier

Say goodbye to quick fixes and burnout. Empowered in Health with Erin Trier is your go-to podcast that cuts through confusion in the wellness space with clarity and purpose. Each week, we explore how mindset, movement, nutrition, environment, relationships, habits, hormones and more shape our health in every season of life - especially midlife. With a focus on bio-individuality and long-term well-being, you'll gain simple, intentional tools to support your needs - without the guesswork and the overwhelm. Tune in and join us as we reclaim our energy, strength and confidence - together!

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 243: Avoiding Ownership is Why You "Think" You're Stuck in Life, Health and Business - with Ethan Linn

    What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t about motivation, but instead - it's about the need to take more radical ownership of your situation? In this episode of Empowered in Health, Erin sits down with business mentor and health coach Ethan Linn to unpack the mindset shifts that can change how you approach your health, business, parenting, and everyday life. Ethan shares his journey from in-person health coaching to building a six-figure online business and mentoring other entrepreneurs all while diving into explain why extreme ownership, consistency, data and the willingness to pivot have been so important along the way. One of the biggest takeaways is his “floor and ceiling” framework: instead of expecting yourself to perform perfectly every day, define what you can realistically accomplish on your worst day and use that as your minimum effective dose. We also talk about: • Why taking radical ownership can feel uncomfortable • How a victim mindset can keep you stuck • The mindset shift from scarcity to possibility • Why tracking data matters in both health and business • How to create sustainable habits instead of chasing perfection • The difference between your “floor” and “ceiling” • Time blocking and working to be fully present • Why parents need to prioritize their own health • The importance of giving yourself time to reach your goals • Why “everything in your life is a dichotomy to be managed, not a problem to be solved” • How remaining a student can create more growth and resilience If you're trying to improve your health, grow a business, become a more present parent or need to stop beating yourself up when things don't go according to plan - this conversation offers practical frameworks you can start using immediately. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Ethan here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_kettlebellcoach Learn more about IFCA here: https://www.instagram.com/impactfitnesscoachingacademy 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instgram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  2. Aug 27

    Episode 242: Health Beyond the 60 Minute Workout - The Other 23 Hours Matter!

    If you’re working out consistently but you're still not seeing the results you want - the problem may not be your workout... In this episode, I break down the “other 23 hours” of the day. Because the time outside your workout plays a major role in your health, recovery, body composition, energy and overall wellness! For many women, especially as you move through midlife, the old approach of simply working harder and exercising more no longer works - at all! That's why it's so important to remember that the workout is only one piece of the bigger picture. Today, we explore how everyday movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, recovery, hydration, relationships and daily habits all work together as an interconnected health ecosystem - just like the body itself. One transformative concept you can use when evaluating your health is the 23-Hour Audit - where you ask yourself: How much am I moving outside my workout? How much am I sitting? Am I eating enough protein and fiber? Am I adequately hydrated? Am I getting enough sleep and recovery? How am I managing stress? Do I have boundaries? Am I making time for relationships, joy, and connection? Your health isn't only built in 60 minutes at the gym or during a workout at home. It's built by what you repeatedly do throughout the entire day. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  3. Aug 20

    Episode 241: The Invisible Load of Being the Primary Caregiver - with Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein

    Are you exhausted from constantly taking care of everyone else while putting your own needs on the back burner? In this powerful episode of Empowered in Health, Erin sits down with Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein. Dr. Lisa is a nationally recognized expert on physician burnout, helping both medical families and healthcare organizations foster resilience, connection, and aculture of well-being through her MedLife Matrix™ methodology. In our conversation, we talk about midlife burnout, the invisible load women carry, the importance of self-care, marriage, relationships and what really happens when your own needs are continually pushed aside! Lisa also shares her deeply personal journey of realizing that she was burned out - even when she didn't recognize it herself. Her experience led her to study burnout and eventually research how professional burnout can affect spouses, families, and relationships - especially for physician families. Lisa teaches us incredible lessons that apply to so many women who feel like they are carrying the emotional weight of their families. If you've ever thought: • "I'll take care of myself when things calm down." • "Everyone else needs me more than I need me." • "I don't have the right to complain." • "Life will be better when the kids are older." • "I'll have time for myself someday." This conversation is for you. Lisa introduces the idea of "Someday Syndrome" - the belief that life will finally get better after the next milestone, only to discover that "someday" keeps moving further away. You'll also hear why the invisible load can create loneliness, resentment, emotional exhaustion and disconnection in relationships. And why communication is essential for reconnecting with your partner! If you're a woman navigating midlife, motherhood, marriage, burnout, or the overwhelming responsibility of caring for everyone else, this episode is a reminder that your needs matter too. You don't have to wait for someday to start taking care of yourself. Connect More with Lisa here: Website: https://www.themedlifematrix.com Mastering the MedLife Matrix Course: https://www.themedlifematrix.com/mastermedlife Podcast: The MedLife Support Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-medlife-support-podcast/id1867028871?i=1000744036887 Dissertation Research: Physician Burnout and the Marital Relationship: Spouse Perspective https://www.themedlifematrix.com/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedlifematrix LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-muehlenbein-phd-3088b73a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themedlifematrix If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://wwww.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  4. Aug 13

    Episode 240: It's NOT Food Sensitivities; Understanding the Gut–Immune Connection

    In midlife, many women find themselves dealing with bloating, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, food reactions, skin flare-ups and a growing list of foods they feel they can no longer eat. But what if these symptoms aren't just "food sensitivities"? But rather, signals of something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the gut-immune connection and why understanding the relationship between your gut, immune system, hormones, stress, sleep, nutrition and environment can completely change the way you approach your health. Personally, I reached a point in my late 30s where my body seemed to start reacting to almost everything. From severe bloating, skin reactions, inflammation, food sensitivities and significant weight gain, I learned FAST that simply eliminating foods wasn't addressing what was happening underneath the hood - at all. The bigger question for me became: "WHY is the body reacting this way?" This episode explores the idea of looking at the body as an interconnected ecosystem and addressing the underlying “terrain.” You'll learn why gut health and immune function are so closely connected, what can contribute to gut dysfunction and why stress, blood sugar, sleep, lifestyle, environmental exposure, HISTORY and midlife hormonal changes can all be part of the bigger picture. Most importantly, this episode offers a different perspective for women who feel like their bodies have suddenly become unpredictable. Remember - the goal isn't to simply manage symptoms. It's to understand the “why,” support the body's ecosystem and build greater resilience from the inside out. If you've been cutting out more and more foods and dealing with all kinds of random "allergies" or environmental triggers, but still don't understand why your body is reacting, this conversation is for you! Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! Listen to full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/4wpAfyqDrAc If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  5. Aug 6

    Episode 239: Understanding Metabolism and Why Diets Fail HARD for Midlife Women - with Dr. Cody Golman

    Why does it suddenly feel impossible to lose weight after 35? You've cleaned up your diet. You're exercising more. You're eating less than ever. Yet the scale won't move. If you've ever wondered why your metabolism seems "broken", why your cravings feel uncontrollable or why midlife/menopause seems to make everything harder - this conversation will completely change how you think about your health!In this episode, Erin sits down with Dr. Cody Golman, Chiropractor and Creator of the Fast 40 System, to unpack why traditional dieting backfires - especially for women over 35. Instead of chasing thinner bodies through restriction, Dr. Cody explains why women need to focus on metabolic flexibility, hormone health, proper nourishment, quality sleep and learning to work with their bodies instead of against them. You'll also discover why burning fat and burning sugar are two completely different metabolic states and how one simple shift can dramatically change your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, and more! Whether you're in your late 30s or navigating perimenopause/menopause, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that challenges decades of diet culture narratives. In This Episode, You'll Learn: • Why losing weight becomes harder after age 35 • The difference between sugar burning vs. fat burning • The hidden reason cravings feel impossible to control • Why chronic dieting damages metabolism • How poor sleep affects all 50+ hormones in your body • Why eating less causes your body to store more fat • The surprising reason salads aren't always the answer • Common mistakes women make when trying to lose weight • Why women should stop following nutrition advice designed for men Connect more with Dr. Cody here: Website: www.fast40weightloss.com Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOVfWdj8HCY If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  6. Jul 29

    Episode 238: Why Do I Feel Like a Different Person After 35?

    Let's face it - midlife often brings an unexpected identity shift...As your children grow older, your career changes, your body evolves and your priorities begin to shift, it's normal to question the life you've built and the woman you're becoming. In today's episode, Erin opens up about her experience navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship and personal growth as she learns that this season isn't about falling apart - it's about becoming. She discusses the hidden emotional changes many women experience in midlife, including the grief of unmet expectations, the pressure to stay the same person you've always been and why simplifying your life may be the greatest form of personal growth. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why identity shifts are completely normal during midlife • The hidden "expectation gap" many women experience • How invisible pressure keeps women stuck • Why changing your mind is a sign of growth • How to stop grieving who you used to be • Why subtraction is often more powerful than addition • How simplifying your life creates more freedom • Three practical ways to embrace your next chapter If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself lately, this conversation will remind you that your identity isn't disappearing, it's just evolving! If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  7. Jul 23

    Episode 237: Your Hormones Are Not The Real Problem - with Becca Chilczenkowski

    For years, women have been told the answer is simple: Eat less. Exercise more. But what if that's exactly what's keeping you stuck? In this episode of Empowered in Health, Erin sits down with hormone expert Becca Chilczenkowski, co-founder of FitMom, to unpack why so many women in midlife experience stubborn weight gain, fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, hormone imbalances, digestive issues and burnout - even when they're doing everything "right." Becca shares her own journey from Elite CrossFit Athlete to functional health practitioner after years of overtraining, under-fueling, losing her menstrual cycle, struggling with fertility, and ultimately discovering that hormones are only one piece of a much bigger picture.  Together, we explain why: • Hormones aren't the root cause. • Chronic stress changes how your body responds. • Under-eating can drastically slow progress. • Overtraining can leave you inflamed instead of fit. • Digestion, sleep, nutrition, liver health and your environment all influence your hormones. • Healing requires creating safety - not more restriction. If you've been frustrated that your body no longer responds the way it used to, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening and where to begin. 🔗 Connect more with Becca here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehormonequeen/ Website: https://fitmom.co/ Listen to full episode on YOUTUBE here: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin:  📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier  📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

  8. Jul 16

    Episode 236: What To Do When You Feel Ill-Equipped in Your Calling

    Whether you're raising children, rebuilding your health, growing a business or stepping into a new season of life, that voice of "I'm not enough" can feel incredibly loud. In this episode, Erin shares the truth she's had to learn through motherhood, entrepreneurship and caring for a medically complex child: feeling ill-equipped doesn't mean you're incapable - it often means you're growing. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her stop chasing certainty and releasing the pressure to have everything figured out. If you've been waiting until you feel confident, prepared or "ready," this conversation is your reminder that confidence isn't where the journey begins - it's what grows as you keep saying yes to what God is leading you towards. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why so many women struggle with feeling unqualified - How reconnecting with your purpose changes everything - Why you'll probably never feel fully ready and why that's okay! - The simple shift that helps you move forward with faith instead of fear! Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/CE-M52vjxEM If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health. Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey! 🔗 Connect more with Erin here: 📸 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth 💼 Coaching Business Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/erinktrier 📅 Book a Free Coaching Call: https://www.erintrier.com/coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.erintrier.com 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUh?si=74e3a64c78e64925 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-health iHeartRadio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571

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Say goodbye to quick fixes and burnout. Empowered in Health with Erin Trier is your go-to podcast that cuts through confusion in the wellness space with clarity and purpose. Each week, we explore how mindset, movement, nutrition, environment, relationships, habits, hormones and more shape our health in every season of life - especially midlife. With a focus on bio-individuality and long-term well-being, you'll gain simple, intentional tools to support your needs - without the guesswork and the overwhelm. Tune in and join us as we reclaim our energy, strength and confidence - together!

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  • Creator
    Erin Trier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Erin Trier
  • Show Website
    Empowered in Health

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