Podcast The No Sugar Coating Podcast

Creating a Mid-Winter Reset, Stress & The Nervous System

January 23, 2026 55min

Midwinter can be one of the most draining stretches of the year—and one of the most important times to pause and reset. In Episode #636 of The No Sugarcoating Podcast, host Amber Romaniuk is joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Erin Stokes to explore how to reclaim energy, calm the nervous system, and strengthen immune health during the coldest, darkest months.

Dr. Stokes shares practical strategies for creating a meaningful mid-winter reset—addressing the toll chronic stress takes on the nervous system, the critical role of sleep in overall health, and how to give the immune system the support it needs to finish the season strong.

Episode #636 covers:

How to create a meaningful mid-winter reset that supports the whole body
The relationship between stress and the nervous system—and how to find relief
Strategies for optimizing sleep and boosting immune health through winter

Podcast Host

Amber Romaniuk

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food.

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Dr. Erin Stokes

A Naturopathic Doctor since 2001, Erin Stokes has spent over 20 years blending science and nature to help people harness the healing power of plants — a passion rooted in a lifelong connection to the natural world. With a background spanning clinical practice, teaching Western Pathology at Southwest Acupuncture College, and 12 years in education and medical director roles, she brings a rare ability to translate complex herbal knowledge in ways that resonate with partners, retailers, and everyday consumers alike. As Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs, she's focused on expanding access to herbalism and empowering people to take ownership of their health.