What Helps Us Heal
Claim This Podcastby Erin Myers
Podcast Overview
<p><i>What Helps Us Heal with Erin Myers</i> explores practical tools, personal stories, and expert interviews that support real healing—especially for people navigating chronic conditions, complex diagnoses, and the search for answers.</p><p></p><p>Even with all her years of expertise as a Pilates educator, international scoliosis expert, and Spiral Spine Pilates founder, some of Erin’s deepest learning has come from navigating chronic and complex health challenges both in her own body and her family’s bodies as well.</p><p></p><p>Come along for the journey and discover that a diagnosis doesn't have to define you.</p>
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July 14, 2026
Scoliosis Myth-Busting: 10 Things You’ve Been Told That Are Wrong
<p>🎙️<b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, Erin Myers debunks common myths about scoliosis and shares practical guidance for navigating the condition with greater confidence and hope. She explores the role of movement, education, and community support while discussing a holistic approach that looks beyond symptoms to whole-body health.<br /></p><p><b>🔗 Resources & Links</b></p><ul><li><b> </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1FXXLGW?coliid=IC0LFQ7OWVQW4&colid=3T31FX783YZ9M&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=spirspin-20&linkId=20a739984f4018a8251a18245d2a469d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><i>I Have Scoliosis. Now What?</i></a><b> </b>Pg 9-10, 15-22</li><li> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/scoliosis-retreat/" target="_blank">Scoliosis Retreat</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scoliometer-by-spiral-spine/id964978685%20Scoliometer%20by%20Spiral%20Spine" target="_blank">Scoliometer</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/scoliosis-movement-specialist-certificate/" target="_blank">Scoliosis Movement Specialist Certificate</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>🤍Encouragement </b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwgWbIOt0ko&list=RDAwgWbIOt0ko&start_radio=1" target="_blank">"Death Was Arrested"</a><b> </b>by North Point InsideOut</p><p>“Ash was redeemed, only beauty remains”<br />“My orphan heart was given a name”<br />“Released from my chains, I’m a prisoner no more”</p><h3><b>📖 Scriptures Mentioned</b></h3><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+68%3A5&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Psalm 68:5 — “A father to the fatherless”</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+22%3A22-23&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Exodus 22:22–23 — God hears the cry of the orphan</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A18&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">John 14:18 — “I will not leave you as orphans”</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+82%3A3&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Psalm 82:3 — “Defend the weak and the fatherless”</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A27&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">James 1:27 — Caring for orphans and widows</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+1%3A17&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Isaiah 1:17 — “Defend the orphan”</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A18&version=NIV&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Deuteronomy 10:18 — God defends the fatherless</a></li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/" target="_blank">https://spiralspine.com/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine?</a></li><li>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine</a></li></ul><p></p><p>✨<i>Some links may be affiliate links—supporting the podcast at no extra cost to you.</i></p>
June 25, 2026
Scoliosis Bracing Explained: What Actually Helps? | Jennifer Stark
<p><b>🎙️ Episode Summary</b></p><p>Explore scoliosis bracing with Jennifer Stark as myths are debunked, research is explored, and practical insights are shared for parents and practitioners.</p><p></p><p>💡 <b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>The right brace can help; the wrong brace can do more harm than good.</li></ul><ul><li>Consistent movement is one of the most powerful tools for scoliosis management.</li><li>Successful treatment supports both spinal health and emotional well-being.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>🔗 Resources & Links</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1FXXLGW?coliid=IC0LFQ7OWVQW4&colid=3T31FX783YZ9M&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=spirspin-20&linkId=20a739984f4018a8251a18245d2a469d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><i>I Have Scoliosis, Now What? </i></a>See chapter 10</li><li> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/scoliosis-retreat/" target="_blank">Scoliosis Retreat</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/scoliosis-care/" target="_blank"> Scoliosis Care Package</a></li><li> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scoliometer-by-spiral-spine/id964978685%20Scoliometer%20by%20Spiral%20Spine" target="_blank">Scoliometer App</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scoliosis3dc.com/about-scoliosis-3dc/dr-marc-moramarco/" target="_blank">Dr. Mark Morningstar’s Clinic</a> and research that references his brace <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5759207/" target="_blank">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5759207/</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389594630_What_Affects_the_Lives_of_Patients_with_Adolescent_Idiopathic_Scoliosis_More_Brace_or_Surgery" target="_blank"> Brace vs Surgery Psychological Impact</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/schroth-and-pilates-exercises-decrease-scoliosis/" target="_blank">Research showing Schroth and Pilates help decrease Scoliosis</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2967515/#:~:text=The%20better%20the%20in%2Dbrace,15%2C%2016%2C%2017)." target="_blank">Gensingen</a> (Chêneau) brace</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389594630_What_Affects_the_Lives_of_Patients_with_Adolescent_Idiopathic_Scoliosis_More_Brace_or_Surgery" target="_blank">This research</a> (2025 Turkey) suggests that because QoL during brace wear is similar to that of surgery, you should just get surgery.</li><li> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/schroth-and-pilates-exercises-decrease-scoliosis/" target="_blank">This research</a> (2019 Kosovo) suggests that those wearing a brace can experience a similar QoL to those without a brace if you use movement (using the same measure: SRS-22r).</li></ul><p></p><p><b>🤍 Encouragement</b></p><p>Seek multiple opinions, support your child's emotional health, and trust that with accurate information and patience, you can make the best decisions for their scoliosis journey.</p><p></p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/" target="_blank">https://spiralspine.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine?</a></li><li>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine</a></li></ul>
June 15, 2026
What No One Told You About Scoliosis & Nutrition with Heather Massie
<p>🎙️<b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>Erin Myers and Heather Massie explore how nutrition, gut health, hormones, and genetics may influence scoliosis development and progression. Combining research and lived experience, they discuss how supporting the body from the inside out may impact long-term health and scoliosis outcomes.</p><p></p><p>💡 <b>Key Takeaways</b></p><p>• Scoliosis may be linked to nutrition, inflammation, and genetics.</p><p>• Sleep, hormones, and gut health play a role.</p><p>• Testing and addressing deficiencies can help support healing.</p><p></p><p><b>🔗 Resources & Links</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.spiralspine.com/shop" target="_blank">www.spiralspine.com/shop</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ultalabtests.com/partners/erinmyers/testing/most-popular-tests" target="_blank">Scoli Lab Testing with Ulta Labs</a> - code ERINMYERS20 for 20% off</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://get.aspr.app/SH1lWu" target="_blank">Thorne supplements</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/scoliosis-care/" target="_blank">Scoli Care Package</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1FXXLGW?coliid=IC0LFQ7OWVQW4&colid=3T31FX783YZ9M&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=spirspin-20&linkId=20a739984f4018a8251a18245d2a469d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><i>I Have Scoliosis Now What?</i></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OLS6Z67W7H76?linkCode=ll2&tag=spirspin-20&linkId=e777cc15350c23aee7ce635c52b755f7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank">Iron Patches / Blue Light Glasses</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10984819/#:~:text=The%20study%20found%20that:%20*%20Patients%20in,targets%20for%20the%20clinical%20management%20of%20AIS." target="_blank">Link between Prevotella and Scoliosis bone health</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/zinc-has-a-key-role-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-leaky-gut" target="_blank">Zinc & Leaky Gut Research</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10641244/#:~:text=A%20Mendelian%20randomization%20(MR)%20study%20found%20that,(FCS020%20group)**%20*%20**Ruminiclostridium6**%20*%20**Mollicutes%20RF9**" target="_blank">Gut Bacteria that may protect against Scoliosis</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://medicine.washu.edu/news/scoliosis-linked-to-essential-mineral/" target="_blank">Manganese Research</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7831660/#:~:text=Melatonin%20acts%20via%20specific%20receptors,suggesting%20aims%20for%20future%20research." target="_blank">Effect of Melatonin on the Pituitary Gland</a><p></p></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spiralspine.com/" target="_blank">https://spiralspine.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/spiral_spine?</a></li><li>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Spiralspine</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>🤍Encouragement</b>— Lamentations 3:21–24</p><p></p><p>✨<i>Some affiliate links may help support the podcast at no extra cost to you.</i></p><p></p>
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<p><i>What Helps Us Heal with Erin Myers</i> explores practical tools, personal stories, and expert interviews that support real healing—especially for people navigating chronic conditions, complex diagnoses, and the search for answers.</p><p></p><p>Even with all her years of expertise as a Pilates educator, international scoliosis expert, and Spiral Spine Pilates founder, some of Erin’s deepest learning has come from navigating chronic and complex health challenges both in her own body and her family’s bodies as well.</p><p></p><p>Come along for the journey and discover that a diagnosis doesn't have to define you.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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