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The Dr. Kinney Show

The Dr. Kinney Show

Erin Kinney 231 Episodes Sep 21, 2026

The Dr. Kinney Show is a health and wellness podcast hosted by Dr. Erin Kinney, who looks beyond symptoms to examine what may be happening beneath the surface. Through solo episodes and conversations with experts, she breaks down topics such as cortisol, hormones, the nervous system, metabolism, blood sugar, thyroid health, chronic infections, nutrition and movement. The show aims to make the science of the body easier to understand and offer practical tools listeners can use to feel better and build long-term resilience. Episodes also point listeners toward her free Cortisol Debt Assessment and her book, The Cortisol Cure.

Episodes

S2 E5: Could Epstein-Barr Be Behind Your Fatigue, Anxiety, or Thyroid Issues?
S2 E5: Could Epstein-Barr Be Behind Your Fatigue, Anxiety, or Thyroid Issues? Sep 21, 2026 1480 Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this solo episode, I’m doing a deeper dive into Epstein-Barr virus, one of the most common viruses I see reactivated in patients dealing with unexplained fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, thyroid issues, and other chronic symptoms.Epstein-Barr virus can stay dormant in the body for years after the initial infection. But when your immune system becomes
S2 E4: Autoimmunity and the Good Girls with Sara Hirsh Bordo
S2 E4: Autoimmunity and the Good Girls with Sara Hirsh Bordo Sep 11, 2026 3127 Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Hirsh Bordo, documentary filmmaker, author, and the voice behind Autoimmunity and the Good Girls. This conversation explores the deep connection between women’s health, self-betrayal, chronic illness, and the stories we learn to live by.Sara shares her personal journey with autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s, melanoma, Epstein-Ba
S2 E3: Stop Saying You’re So Busy: How Language Shapes Your Stress
S2 E3: Stop Saying You’re So Busy: How Language Shapes Your Stress Aug 31, 2026 1008 Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this solo episode, I’m talking about what happens in your brain and body when you constantly tell yourself and others, “I’m so busy.” After noticing how often this phrase came up in conversations, I started experimenting with not saying it, and instead talking about calm, rest, gardening, reading, and the things I was doing to protect my peace.I dive into how
S2 E2: What Is Your Cortisol Debt Score?
S2 E2: What Is Your Cortisol Debt Score? Aug 26, 2026 1592 Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this solo episode, I’m diving deeper into the cortisol bank account framework and introducing the Cortisol Debt Assessment, a quiz I created to help you understand how much energy your body is spending versus how much it is earning.We often know our financial credit score, how much money is coming in, and how much is going out, but most of us do not have that
S2 E1: The Cortisol Cure: Why I Took a Pause and What I Learned
S2 E1: The Cortisol Cure: Why I Took a Pause and What I Learned Aug 19, 2026 970 Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this solo episode, I’m back after taking an intentional pause from the podcast, and I’m sharing what I’ve been working on behind the scenes: my upcoming book, The Cortisol Cure. This episode is all about presence, timing, trusting the process, and understanding why sometimes a pause needs to be longer than we expected.I talk about the journey of getting a boo
S1 E227: The Connection Between Stealth Infections and Your Hormone Levels (recap)
S1 E227: The Connection Between Stealth Infections and Your Hormone Levels (recap) Jan 12, 2026 1044 Could hidden infections like Lyme disease or Epstein-Barr be the root cause of your hormonal imbalances? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m discussing the critical relationship between stealth infections, such as Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr virus, and hormonal imbalances.  We’ll look at how these low-grade infections can influence thyroid function, adrenal output, and sex
S1 E226: How Changing Your Mindset Can Change Your Health (recap)
S1 E226: How Changing Your Mindset Can Change Your Health (recap) Jan 5, 2026 925 How much do your thoughts and words actually influence your health and healing process? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m diving into why your mindset plays such a huge role in your health and healing.  I see so many patients get stuck in negative thought cycles that seem impossible to break. The truth is, your brain can’t tell the difference between what’s happening in rea
S1 E225: How To Balance Your Hormones by Adjusting Your Exercise Routine (Recap)
S1 E225: How To Balance Your Hormones by Adjusting Your Exercise Routine (Recap) Dec 29, 2025 1907 Have you ever considered that your exercise routine might be doing more harm than good for your hormonal health? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m talking about the complex relationship between exercise and hormonal health, with a particular focus on female hormones.  We’ll look at the impacts of different types of exercise on the thyroid, adrenal glands, and sex hormones,
S1 E224: Adrenal Fatigue: What Happens When You Burn Yourself Out (recap)
S1 E224: Adrenal Fatigue: What Happens When You Burn Yourself Out (recap) Dec 22, 2025 1571 Why do you still feel drained, even after a full night's sleep? Could it be 'Cortisol Debt'? Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, we’re exploring the critical role that rest plays in healing, with a particular focus on adrenal fatigue and burnout. I like to explain cortisol as the body’s 'currency.' Much like financial budgeting, rest helps us 'earn&a
S1 E223: Healing from SIBO and the Gut-Body Connection with Dr. Ana Rodriguez (recap)
S1 E223: Healing from SIBO and the Gut-Body Connection with Dr. Ana Rodriguez (recap) Dec 15, 2025 2258 The gut truly is like the root from which everything else grows, and if it’s not functioning well, you’re bound to have some negative impacts on your health.In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with the latest member of my team, Dr. Ana Rodriguez, to talk about SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth. She’s sharing what it is, the symptoms you might be experiencing, and the trea
S1 E222: Is Your Lymphatic System Holding You Back? Everything You Need to Know (recap)
S1 E222: Is Your Lymphatic System Holding You Back? Everything You Need to Know (recap) Dec 8, 2025 931 How well do you understand your lymphatic system? In this solo episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I’m diving into this topic because it is a really important system and it doesn't get talked about enough. Your lymphatic system has an impact on every single other system in the body, and if it isn’t in good health, it can be really hard to make progress in other areas of your health. Topics covere
S1 E221: Top Tips to Overcome Your Health Anxiety (recap)
S1 E221: Top Tips to Overcome Your Health Anxiety (recap) Dec 1, 2025 1158 Let’s talk about health anxiety.In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I want to address something that has been coming up a lot lately with the patients I see in my private practice- anxiety about your health. This is something that so many people struggle with, myself included, and I want to share some ways that you can overcome it. Topics covered in this episode include:My experience as a hypo

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