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135. The Power of Inner Work: How Therapy Transforms Your Body Image, Fitness Journey, and More with Erin Burns (Part 1)

Oct 20, 2025
The Power of Inner Work: How Therapy Transforms Your Body Image, Fitness Journey, and More with Erin Burns (Part 1)
 

I’m beyond excited to welcome my very first GUEST, Erin Burns, onto the podcast today!

Erin Burns is an Illinois-based licensed clinical professional counselor; we connected on Instagram awhile ago, and she’s also a regular listener of my podcast. Erin specializes in treating patients with a variety of mental issues. Her passion is founded in working with those who are hoping to reach a deeper sense of fulfillment in life, whether that be through processing previous traumas, finding joy in life again, or rediscovering who they are as individuals.

She opened her practice, Soul Healing, in July 2024, and is currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually.

In today’s conversation, Erin and I dig deep into the interconnectedness of mental & physical health. We chat about why we let the number on the scale and clothing size dictate our worth, the role diet culture + society has played in our body image and confidence, how to discover what true ‘health’ means for you, natural versus ‘manufactured’ emotions, and more.

Choosing to heal and do the ‘inner work’ with therapy is truly invaluable (I’ve experienced this first hand in my own life). I know our conversation is going to empower you to prioritize your healing, and transform your life from the inside out. Make sure to come back for part 2 with Erin next week!!

Episode Recap:

  • The all-too important meaning we give to the number on the scale and/or our clothing size + how this dictates our self-worth
  • Getting to the source of why you feel & think the way you do + discovering what true ‘health’ means for you 
  • The ABC exercise + how this helps you slow down and really focus on your thought process
  • Why doing the inner healing work on your journey is SO important + will carry over to the physical aspect too
  • Natural vs. manufactured emotions
  • How therapy provides a truly unbiased opinion + consistency and accountability

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More About the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/

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