Best Health with Dr. Erin Stokes

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff Podcast 2026:

Best Health with Dr. Erin Stokes

This week, Kristine Carlson shares a conversation with Dr. Erin Stokes, a seasoned naturopathic doctor, speaker, and wellness advocate. Together, they explore what it means to step into your “heroine’s journey” through significant changes like a child leaving home, divorce or a career transformation.

You’ll hear Erin’s personal stories of resilience, including:

  • How she uses daily meditation and a regular yoga practice to stay centered through grief and uncertainty
  • Why giving yourself permission to be alone can deepen your self-connection and courage
  • Powerful feminine archetypes that offer inspiration during challenging transitions

Kristine and Erin reflect on the importance of healthy distractions, community, and physical movement in building renewed strength. They share gentle practices like the simple power of morning breathwork and gratitude that can help you reconnect with the joy and meaning within every transition.

After listening, you’ll be empowered to embrace the beauty in change, honor your authentic self, and nurture your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Looking for more? Join us next week for part two of our conversation where we discuss herbal remedies and the essentials of quality sleep!

Guest: Dr. Erin Stokes

Dr. Erin Stokes, ND believes that transformation begins when we reconnect with the healing power of nature. As a Naturopathic Doctor for 20+ years, Erin has dedicated her career to translating complex health concepts into actionable insights that empower people to participate fully in their own healing.

Her journey into natural medicine began early—planting her first herb garden in high school while growing up in a family steeped in medical tradition. With both her father and grandfather as surgeons, she chose a revolutionary path that honors both scientific rigor and nature’s wisdom.

Since earning her Naturopathic Medicine degree in 2001, Dr. Erin has remained true to the foundational principles that drew her to this field: honoring the body’s innate healing capacity, treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, and serving as both doctor and teacher.

Her passion for education has shaped every aspect of her career. From her early days teaching at Southwest Acupuncture College to providing personalized health consultations as a Lead Practitioner at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, she discovered her gift for making complex medical knowledge engaging, inspiring and practical.

Currently serving as Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs, Dr. Erin Stokes is at the forefront of innovative herbal education. She is a media spokesperson and frequent podcast guest, being featured in Forbes, Well + Good, EatingWell, Medium, Brit + Co, and The Everygirl Podcast. Dr. Erin is known for her engaging personal style and deep scientific knowledge to create an environment where learning becomes both inspiring and actionable.

Host: Kristine Carlson

Kristine Carlson, New York Times Bestselling author and world-renowned speaker, is passionate about spreading her message of waking up to life with joy and gratitude amidst the ups and downs of their earthly existence.

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