In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell chats with Erica Ballard, a life coach, sound healer, and Theta healing practitioner.

Erica shares her journey from public health to health coaching and into the transformative world of spirituality and energy work. They dive into the power of rest, navigating life's pivots, and embracing personal growth with humor and grace.

Whether you're an overachiever on the brink of burnout or someone seeking alignment and clarity, Erica’s story will inspire you to slow down, trust yourself, and embrace your path.

Highlights:

From Public Health to Personal Healing

• Erica's journey from public health and corporate wellness into health coaching and spiritual practices.
• The moment she realized it was time to stop focusing on kale and start focusing on mindset and energy work.

The Power of Rest

• Why rest is the ultimate key to unlocking your energy and creativity.
• Erica’s advice for overachievers who struggle to slow down and embrace stillness.

Sound Healing & Theta Healing

• A beginner-friendly breakdown of sound healing and Theta healing.
• How these practices combine science and spirituality to release trauma, rewire beliefs, and create alignment.

Navigating Life’s Pivots

• Erica's evolution from health coaching to life coaching, overcoming perfectionism, and finding her voice in a crowded industry.
• The challenges of optics and authenticity while building a meaningful business.

Creating a Life on Your Terms

• How to shift from living for external validation to designing a life that feels good to you.
• Why it's okay to take a step back, reevaluate, and restart when necessary.

Practical Self-Help & Spirituality

• Erica's approach to blending science and spirituality in her coaching practice.
• Tips for accessing inner guidance and trusting the journey, even when it’s messy.

Permission to Play and Rest

• Erica’s heartfelt message: You can’t screw up your life—so embrace rest, follow your energy, and create your own rules.

To learn more about Erica Ballard check out her website https://www.ericaballard.co/ and on instagram at @IamEricaBallard

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