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Wild & WakingYour Soul’s Story: Past Lives, Akashic Records, and Ancestral Healing with Leyla the HealerWhat if the challenges you face today didn’t begin in this lifetime? What if the patterns, wounds, and fears that keep resurfacing are echoes of your soul’s past? In this fascinating and deeply healing conversation, Emily sits down with Leyla Bavi — also known as Leyla the Healer — a licensed therapist, hypnotherapist, Reiki master, and global intuitive who bridges psychology, spirituality, and ancient energetic modalities. Together, they explore the profound world of Akashic Records, past life regression, ancestral healing, and the collective awakening that’s unfolding across humanity.Emily and Leyla also dive into the intersections between me...
2026-02-121h 05
Wild & WakingThe Wild & Waking Journey: RememberingThe Remembering is the second chapter in a four-part solo series exploring the Wild & Waking Framework — a cyclical, soul-deep map for personal growth, identity evolution, and embodied leadership. Unlike linear self-help models or rigid step-by-step systems, the Wild & Waking journey is a living spiral. It’s a rhythm you move through again and again, learning to recognize where you are right now and honor that place as sacred. In this episode, Emily dives into The Remembering — the phase defined by the question, “Who was I before the world told me who to be?” This is the water phase of t...
2026-02-0543 min
Wild & WakingThe Wild & Waking Journey: UnravelingThe Wild & Waking Journey: Unraveling marks the beginning of a four-part solo series exploring the Wild & Waking Framework — a cyclical, soul-deep map for personal growth, identity evolution, and embodied leadership. Unlike linear self-help models or rigid step-by-step systems, the Wild & Waking journey is a living spiral. It’s a rhythm you move through again and again, learning to recognize where you are right now and honor that place as sacred. Across this series, Emily guides you through the four phases of this framework — The Unraveling, The Remembering, The Reclamation, and The Rise — offering language, reflection, and deep context for the kind...
2026-01-2240 min
Wild & WakingBefore You Begin: 5 Truths for Any New Season, Identity, or Fresh StartIn this grounded solo episode, Emily shares five transformative truths to support you at the edge of any new season, identity shift, or fresh start. Whether you're beginning a new habit, exploring a mindset change, considering a business pivot, or simply feeling the pull toward growth in the new year, these insights offer clarity, encouragement, and direction.Emily unpacks why we often overcomplicate new beginnings, how perfectionism disguises fear, and why small, simple steps are far more powerful than grand plans. She explores the role of fear in personal evolution, the importance of getting out of your...
2026-01-0839 min
Wild & WakingFrom Achievement to Fulfillment: Embodied Self-Trust, Pleasure & Presence with Hélène CaniacWhat happens when you’ve done everything right, hit the milestones, followed the plan, built the “good life” and still feel like something’s missing? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and spiritual mentor Hélène Caniac for a powerful conversation about what it really means to move from achievement to fulfillment. Together, we explore the embodied, lived-in practice of self-trust, pleasure, and presence; how to sustain your power and purpose without burning out or betraying yourself.We dive deep into the systems that have systemically severed our self-trust, from capitalism and productivi...
2026-01-0150 min
Wild & WakingWe’ll All Be Free: The Systemic and Cultural Roots That Shape Our Identity and Self-Worth with Caroline J. SumlinIn this conversation, Emily sits down with author, educator, and speaker Caroline J. Sumlin to explore the ideas behind her groundbreaking book, We’ll All Be Free: How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth. Together, they unpack the systemic and cultural roots that shape our identity and self-worth, and how the beliefs we’ve inherited from society have kept us striving, performing, and disconnected from our inherent value.This episode digs into the hidden characteristics of white supremacy culture including perfectionism, individualism, urgency, and fear of conflict, and how they...
2025-12-1852 min
Wild & WakingAstrology 101: How to Read Your Birth Chart with Annie BertrandIf astrology has always felt like a foreign language full of symbols, glyphs, houses, nodes, and mysterious lines running across a wheel you are in exactly the right place. In this episode, I’m joined by ancestral astrologer, Annie Bertrand, for a true beginner-friendly walkthrough of the basics. Instead of staying conceptual, Annie reads directly from my birth chart, so you can follow along with your own and finally make sense of what you’re seeing.Annie breaks astrology down to its simplest, most foundational layers: the “big three” (sun, moon, rising), what the planets represent, how houses w...
2025-12-1156 min
Wild & WakingEnergy & Awakening: Shadow Work, Spiritual Hygiene, and Transforming Your Home’s Energy with Nicolle MerrilyneIn this powerful and multi-dimensional conversation, Emily sits down with intuitive healer, medium, and spiritual mentor, Nicolle Merrilyne, to explore the deeper layers of spiritual awakening, energy work, and feminine reclamation. Nicolle shares the origins of her intuitive gifts, the mediumship opening that transformed her life, and the profound initiations that led her into the work of shadow integration, embodiment, and spiritual depth. Together, they discuss the collective shift from surface-level “love and light” spirituality into a more grounded, embodied era of shadow work, emotional healing, and wild woman awakening.Emily and Nicolle dig into the difference betw...
2025-12-0452 min
Wild & WakingThe Slow Burn of Becoming: How Subtle Shifts Transform Your Entire RealitySo often we expect transformation to be loud, dramatic, or instantly recognizable. But the truth is that personal evolution rarely happens in one defining moment. In this intimate solo episode, Emily reflects on the quiet, incremental, almost imperceptible shifts that have reshaped her entire inner world over the past year, while her external life has looked almost exactly the same. Through the lens of her own growth, she explores what it really means to evolve slowly, intentionally, and courageously.Emily shares honest stories from her spiritual awakening, identity work, motherhood journey, and the subtle invitations that nudged...
2025-11-2723 min
Wild & WakingHealing Purity Culture through Pleasure, Power & the Truth of Mary Magdalene with Dr. Kimberly Rose PendletonWhat if your desire isn’t dangerous, but divine?In this deeply transformative episode, Emily sits down with Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton, an intimacy coach, scholar, and founder of UNCOVER, to explore what it means to heal from purity culture and reclaim your body, your voice, and your power. Together, they unravel centuries of conditioning that taught women to equate goodness with obedience and holiness with self-denial, and invite listeners into a radical reframe: that pleasure is sacred, not selfish.Kimberly shares her personal story of deconstructing evangelical beliefs, walking away from a marriage that no...
2025-11-2054 min
Wild & WakingEmbracing the Dark Half of the Year: Rest, Reflection, and the Wisdom of WinteringWhat if you stopped dreading the darker months and started seeing them as sacred? In this episode, Emily invites you to embrace the descent into the dark half of the year, a season of rest, reflection, and deep inner renewal. Drawing from ancestral wisdom, cyclical living, and her own evolution, she explores how “wintering” isn’t just about enduring the cold, but remembering that rest itself is holy work.Emily shares how nature’s rhythm mirrors our own: trees release what no longer serves them, seeds rest underground, and the soil restores its nutrients, all in preparation for new...
2025-11-1329 min
Wild & WakingThe Growth Gap: Choosing Yourself Without Losing Each Other with Marriage Coach Maggie ReyesWhat happens when your personal evolution begins to stretch the space between you and your partner? In this deeply honest and compassionate conversation, Emily sits down with feminist marriage coach Maggie Reyes to explore what she calls The Growth Gap, the tension that arises when one partner is actively growing, healing, or awakening, while the other clings to what feels safe, familiar, or expected.Together, they unpack how to navigate seasons of self-discovery, faith shifts, and identity work without losing connection or abandoning yourself. Maggie introduces her signature “Power of One” philosophy, rooted in systems theory, which teac...
2025-11-061h 18
Wild & WakingLife Is the Occasion: The Beautiful, Brutal Art of Holding the Darkness, Creating the Magic, and Being Fully AliveLife is tender and messy and miraculous all at once. In this solo episode, Emily invites you into a reflection on the beautiful, brutal art of holding it all—the grief and the gratitude, the darkness and the light, the exhaustion and the quiet magic of simply being alive.Fresh off a transformative retreat and deep in the waves of pregnancy, she opens up about what it means to sit in discomfort without needing to fix it, to honor both the shadows and the blessings, and to find holiness in the wholeness of being human. This is an...
2025-10-3030 min
Wild & WakingAttachment, Shame, and Identity: The Sacred Work of Embodiment & Self-Devotion with Yarrow KaeIn this potent conversation, I sit down with Yarrow Kae—a mentor, spiritual guide, healer, and clinically trained therapist who bridges ancient wisdom with modern psychology—to explore what it really means to embody the truth of who you are. Yarrow’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: at 19, she downloaded enlightenment on the dance floor of a rave, setting her on a decades-long journey of integration, nervous system healing, and self-mastery. Her work now blends somatics, depth psychology, energetics, and spirituality to help others shift at a cellular level and live from their unique magnetic vibration.Togeth...
2025-10-231h 01
Wild & WakingUnlocking the Quantum Field: Soul Alignment, Manifestation, & Infinite Possibility with Kathleen PittWhat happens when you realize the life you worked so hard to build doesn’t actually feel like your own? In this week’s episode of Wild & Waking, I sit down with Kathleen Pitt—The Quantum Psychic—to explore her radical journey from nurse practitioner and mom in Detroit to soul-led mentor, channel, and guide helping women step into their highest alignment.We dive deep into the quantum field—what it is, how it works, and how it allows us to access intuition, future timelines, and miracles beyond our logical mind. Kathleen breaks down how subconscious blocks, old progra...
2025-10-1646 min
Wild & WakingFrom Productivity to Presence: Why the World Needs You, Not Just Your OutputWhat if your worth wasn’t tied to how much you produce, how many tasks you complete, or how many boxes you check off the list? In this episode of Wild & Waking, I’m diving into a conversation so many women wrestle with: untangling our value from output and reclaiming the power of presence.For centuries, women’s gifts—our wisdom, intuition, creativity, and nurturing—were considered sacred. Over time, productivity culture and transactional economics taught us that our worth was only as good as what we could measure, produce, or perform. This conditioning still echoes today, especially...
2025-10-0935 min
Wild & WakingHow My Reiki Attunement Weekend Unlocked Magic, Healing, Creativity & Self-TrustHave you ever wondered what really happens during a Reiki attunement? In this solo episode, I’m sharing my honest, unfiltered experience from my Reiki I & II attunement weekend—a journey that unlocked new layers of magic, healing, creativity, and self-trust that I never could have anticipated.From the moment I arrived, I realized this wasn’t just about learning a modality—it was an invitation into deeper connection with myself. What unfolded included everything from channeling unexpected poetry during meditation, to experiencing profound energetic shifts, to even hearing my baby’s name spoken to me in a way that...
2025-10-0238 min
Wild & WakingIntegration Lags Behind Revelation: Embodying Breakthroughs, Living Between Worlds, and the Desire to Be Fully SeenHave you ever had a powerful breakthrough — an awakening, an expansion, a deep inner revelation — only to feel frustrated when it doesn’t immediately translate into your daily life? In this solo episode of Wild & Waking, Emily unpacks the truth that integration always lags behind revelation. Growth isn’t instant. Transformation takes time to embody. And the space between knowing and becoming is where much of the real work happens.Emily shares from her own journey of unraveling old narratives, questioning inherited systems, and diving into deeper layers of personal and spiritual growth. She reflects on the tension...
2025-09-1840 min
Wild & WakingShove Your Shoulds: Rebuild Self-Trust, Make Aligned Decisions, and Live the Bold Life You Deserve with Jessica FrewWhat happens when the life you planned completely unravels—and you’re forced to decide who you really are without the “shoulds”? In this episode of the Wild & Waking podcast, I’m joined by Jessica Frew, author of Shove Your Shoulds: Become a Decision-Making Badass to Live the Bold Life You Deserve. Jessica’s story of walking through divorce after her husband came out as gay, rebuilding her life, and ultimately creating a beautiful co-parenting dynamic is raw, courageous, and deeply inspiring. Her journey shows us what’s possible when we stop outsourcing our worth, release expectations, and start trusting ourse...
2025-09-1143 min
Wild & WakingBreakdown to Breakthrough, Part Two: Reiki, Soul Baby Messages, and Healing Reflections from YellowstoneIn this solo episode, I’m continuing the story I began back in Episode 160 — my journey of breaking down, breaking open, and finding breakthrough on the other side. This time, I’m sharing the next chapter: my first-ever Reiki session, the wild and beautiful soul baby messages that came through, and the spiritual affirmations that left me feeling like a completely different person. If you’ve been curious about energy healing, intuitive pregnancy experiences, or spiritual breakthroughs, you’ll find so much resonance in this conversation.I open up about what it felt like to receive Reiki for the ve...
2025-09-0433 min
Wild & WakingBecoming HER: Death Portals, Sovereignty, Sacred Leadership & the Safety to Be Seen with Katy StuartThis is the initiation into your next becoming.In part two of this sacred series with Katy Stuart, we move from remembering to reclamation. We explore what it means to rise from the rubble of old identities, to hold the sacred responsibility of your truth, and to lead—not from performance or perfection—but from deep spiritual embodiment. If part one unpacked the history of how women’s voices were silenced, this conversation is about what it takes to speak anyway.This episode is a masterclass in sacred feminine leadership: how ancestral trauma and religious condit...
2025-08-2836 min
Wild & WakingWhen the Breakdown Becomes the Breakthrough: What My Body Taught Me About Grief, Energy & TrustWhat happens when your body completely shuts down—and no one can explain why? In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, Emily invites you into the real, raw, and honestly kind of ridiculous past few weeks of her life. From first-trimester exhaustion and creative burnout to a surprise trip to urgent care where she couldn’t catch her breath, this is one of those “how is this my life right now?” updates… with a whole lot of insight and soul stirred in.This episode is less of a lesson and more of a late-night voice memo to a friend. Emily shar...
2025-08-1432 min
Wild & WakingYou Are Nature: Reclaiming Your Rhythm Through the Sacred Cycles of Body, Moon & EarthWhat if you stopped fighting your energy dips, creative bursts, and seasonal shifts—and started listening to them instead? In this episode, Emily invites you into a powerful reframe: you are nature. Which means you were never meant to be linear, consistent, or constantly “on.” You were designed to move in rhythm—just like the Earth, your body, and the moon. This conversation is a heartfelt introduction to cyclical living and how embracing your natural rhythm can transform your relationship to productivity, creativity, and self-worth.This beginner-friendly guide to cyclical wisdom is part education, part remembrance, and part per...
2025-07-2432 min
Wild & WakingThe Only Way Through is Through: Real Talk for When Growth Feels Freaking HardIn this deeply honest solo episode, Emily shares what it’s really like to navigate the freaking hard seasons of growth and life. From the raw realities of her first trimester to the emotional rollercoaster of parenting, she opens up about feeling like a walking corpse, losing creative energy, and questioning how to keep going when everything feels impossibly heavy.If you’re in a season where growth feels brutal – whether that’s in business, motherhood, your mental health journey, or deconstructing old beliefs – this episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Emily offers real...
2025-07-1720 min
Wild & WakingFun Because: How to Recalibrate the Realm of Possibility + Collapse Timelines by Dismantling Hustle and Reclaiming Joy with Kari the Fun CoachIn this powerful and joy-sparking episode, I’m joined by Kari Esmail—also known as Kari the Fun Coach and bestselling author of Fun Because: How to Succeed Without the Hustle. Together, we dive into what it really means to dismantle hustle culture, recalibrate what’s possible, and reclaim joy as a core tool for success. Kari shares her signature framework—the Pyramid of Fun—and breaks down how connection, play, and creativity can literally rewire your nervous system, collapse timelines, and unlock wildly aligned growth in your life and business.Whether you're a high-achieving woman navigating burnout, a...
2025-07-1037 min
Wild & WakingBeyond Talk Therapy: Dismantling Ancestral Shame, Healing Energetic Blocks & the Illusion of ‘Finding Your Purpose’ with Annamarie GreenIn this powerful episode of Wild & Waking, Emily sits down with intuitive therapist and energetic healing practitioner Annamarie Green for a conversation that goes far beyond the limits of talk therapy. Together, they explore the hidden roots of anxiety, burnout, and feeling “off” in your life or business—unpacking how ancestral shame, nervous system dysregulation, and invisible energetic blocks quietly sabotage our success and joy.Annamarie shares how her own journey through profound grief, single motherhood, and disillusionment with traditional mental health treatment led her to pioneer a new approach—one that blends clinical therapy, intuitive channeling, energy w...
2025-07-031h 26
Wild & WakingIt's Not the Moment, It’s the Movement: A Rally Cry for Wild Women Rewriting the Rules, the Roles, and the FutureIn this fiery, full-spectrum solo episode, Emily peels back the curtain on what it means to live, lead, mother, and rise in a world that feels like it’s coming undone. From the raw truth of first-trimester exhaustion to the grief of what we’re collectively navigating—and the audacity it takes to dream a different way forward—this conversation is equal parts personal and political, tender and unapologetic.You’ll hear her explore the unraveling of outdated systems, the confrontation with deeply rooted conditioning, and her vision for rebuilding not just a better life—but a better world...
2025-06-2650 min
Wild & Waking5 Ways to Become a Romantasy Heroine IRL — Plus a Wild Woman Archetype Deep Dive with Lisa Marie RankinIn this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Lisa Marie Rankin for a conversation that bridges fantasy and real-life reclamation. We explore her viral post, 5 Ways to Become a Romantasy Heroine IRL, and dive into the archetypes these fictional women embody — from the Warrior and Lover to the Sage, Dark Queen, and High Lady. Through the lens of Jungian psychology, sensuality, and sovereignty, Lisa invites us to see these characters not just as entertainment, but as invitations to become the heroine of our own stories.But we don’t stop there. This episode also takes us deep i...
2025-06-1953 min
Wild & WakingThe Alchemy Behind Wild & Waking: A Year of Investment, Expansion, and ReclamationWhat does it really take to build a business—and a life—that feels soul-aligned, wildly alive, and deeply your own?In this solo episode, Emily peels back the curtain on the year-long journey that led to the birth of Wild & Waking. From high-level masterminds and sacred retreats to intuitive coaching, brand reinvention, and spiritual expansion, she shares the radical self-investments that shaped her voice, vision, and leadership. This isn’t just about business growth—it’s about becoming the woman who could hold it all.You’ll hear the real story behind the transformation: the fears sh...
2025-06-1250 min
Wild & WakingGoodbye Gather in GrowthIn this deeply personal solo episode, Emily shares a sacred goodbye to Gather in Growth—the name, the container, the version of herself who first hit record nearly three years ago. What began as a cozy, soul-nourishing space for women navigating personal and professional growth has transformed into something wilder, deeper, and more expansive than she could’ve imagined. This isn’t an ending—it’s an evolution.Emily pulls back the curtain on the pivotal conversation that sparked this change, the resistance she felt at first, and the slow, undeniable awakening that followed. This episode is for anyone...
2025-06-0523 min
Wild & WakingFrom Financial Stress to Money Bliss: Healing Your Relationship with Wealth with Hanna BierIn this episode of Gather in Growth, I’m joined by money coach and founder of Money Bliss, Hanna Bier, as we dive deep into healing your relationship with wealth and moving from financial stress to true money bliss. Hanna shares her powerful journey—from growing up with inherited money blocks rooted in generational trauma to completely transforming her relationship with abundance. Now, through her work with women worldwide, she’s on a mission to help others do the same.We explore the profound ways that early experiences with money and family dynamics shape our financial realities as adu...
2025-05-2946 min
Wild & WakingYour Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self with Arivee VargasWhat happens when the career, the success, the expectations you lived by suddenly feel too small for who you're becoming and no longer fits?In today’s powerful conversation, author, speaker, and coach Arivee Vargas joins us to unpack the messy, beautiful, and often painful journey of rising into your truest self. Together, we dive deep into how cultural, societal, and personal conditioning shapes our identities—and what it really takes to start unraveling the rules you never chose.Whether you're standing at a crossroads, feeling the ache of growth, or waking up to the reali...
2025-05-221h 00
Wild & WakingGod Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us: Unlearning Fear & Reclaiming Joy with Rev. Lizzie McManus-DailWhat if God never meant for you to live in fear, shame, or self-hatred?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail — Episcopal priest, creator, and author ofGod Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy. We dive deep into unlearning fear-based faith, healing from toxic theology, and reclaiming the radical joy of being fully loved by God. Whether you’re deep in deconstruction or just beginning to ask hard questions, this episode offers hope, healing, and a reminder that curiosity, nuance, and belonging were alw...
2025-05-1547 min
Wild & WakingBlessings & Bullshit – The Top 5 Best & Worst Parts of Small Town Living with Haley GradertSmall town life: it’s peaceful and isolating. Sacred and frustrating. Full of deep roots and outdated norms. In this episode, I’m joined by my internet-turned-real-life soul sister, Haley Gradert, for a no-filter, heart-wide-open conversation about what it actually looks like to live, work, raise kids, and chase dreams in rural, agricultural communities.We love where we live. But we also have some things to say about it.We showed up with a list of our top 5 best and worst things about small town life... and as you can imagine, we didn’t exactly stick...
2025-05-081h 31
Wild & WakingTake It All Apart: How to Live, Lead, and Work with Intention with Lindsay LeahyWhat if the life you're craving isn't built by doing more — but by taking it all apart first? In this soul-stirring conversation, I’m joined by leadership coach and author Lindsay Leahy to explore what it really means to live, lead, and work with intention. Through the lens of her new book Take It All Apart, Lindsay invites us to dismantle the expectations, fears, and old narratives we’ve outgrown—and rebuild from a place of truth, peace, and purpose.We talk about the courageous work of reconnecting with yourself, the power of solitude in a noisy...
2025-05-0144 min
Wild & WakingThe Real Reasons You Doubt Yourself When You’re About to Level UpRight before the breakthrough, the doubts get loud. The fear shows up. The old stories start screaming, “Who do you think you are?” — and suddenly, what you’ve been building feels heavy, overwhelming, even terrifying.In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens—and why it’s actually a sign that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. We’ll explore how fear, ego, spiritual warfare, and old wounds all rise before growth, and how to move through it with compassion, curiosity, and courage.In this episode, I cover:Real stories from women sta...
2025-04-2426 min
Wild & WakingEldest Daughters: Claim Your Authority & Be Undeniable AF with Alexis FrankIf you’ve spent your life carrying the weight of responsibility, overachieving to prove your worth, and shrinking yourself to make others comfortable—this episode is your wake-up call.I’m sitting down with Alexis Frank, a powerhouse coach for eldest daughter entrepreneurs, to talk about breaking free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing small in business and life. Alexis is done watching women dim their light, and she’s here to help you claim your authority, step into your power, and become THE ONE in your industry.In This Episode, We Cover:Why eldest daughter...
2025-04-1757 min
Wild & WakingSoul Expansion for the Wild & Waking Woman: What Happens When You Realize You’re Not for EveryoneWhat do you do when the boxes no longer fit, the titles feel too small, and the version of you the world expects isn’t the one your soul is here to embody?In this solo episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of a major identity shift that’s been building for over a year. After a powerful coaching call with Alexis Frank, I finally found the clarity I’ve been craving—and I’m owning my new title: Soul Expansion Coach for Wild & Waking Women.If you’ve ever felt like a misfit in your own commu...
2025-04-1019 min
Wild & WakingStar-Spangled Jesus: Deconstructing Christian Nationalism & Reclaiming Faith with April AjoyIn this conversation, April and I dive into how Christian nationalism has shaped modern evangelicalism and American politics, the fear-based messaging that keeps people from questioning their beliefs, and what it really means to deconstruct faith while holding onto a deep love for Jesus. We explore the impact of misinformation, culture wars, and political agendas on religious spaces, and how to navigate difficult conversations with family and friends who see faith and politics differently. April shares her experience of rebuilding her faith outside of fear, control, and rigid ideology, offering hope to anyone who has ever felt the tension...
2025-04-0351 min
Wild & WakingYou Ain’t Doing Shit Without Capacity, Audacity & Self-TrustSuccess isn’t about the perfect plan or waiting until you “feel ready.” It’s about capacity, audacity, and self-trust—and without them, you’re going to stay stuck, spinning your wheels, and wondering why things aren’t moving forward.In this solo episode, Emily Reuschel is breaking down the real success formula for bringing your dreams to life—whether you’re starting a business, making a big life pivot, or stepping into a new, aligned version of yourself.Capacity: You need actual space in your life—mentally, emotionally, and physically—to take action.Audacity: You have t...
2025-03-2728 min
Wild & WakingUnraveling & Rebuilding: My Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Personal GrowthHealing isn’t just about unlearning old beliefs—it’s about giving ourselves permission to ask hard questions, challenge ingrained narratives, and rebuild our understanding of the world. In this deeply personal episode of Gather in Growth, I open up about my evolving relationship with faith, politics, and self-trust—and why I no longer feel the need to fit neatly into the boxes I once lived in.If you’ve ever felt torn between the beliefs you were raised with and the truth you’re uncovering within yourself, this episode is for you. I share my personal experiences...
2025-03-131h 03
Wild & WakingMorning Sun, Entrepreneurship with ADHD, and Burning it Down with Lindsy TrotterI’m VERY excited to have a special guest, Lindsy Trotter, on the podcast today! Lindsy has become one of my ‘business besties’, and someone I’ve loved getting to work and connect with on a deeper level. Our paths have crossed in multiple ways this year; she joined one of my masterminds + we both joined Suzy Holman’s mastermind, and we have a LOT in common (kind of feels like we have the same brain). Like so many of us, Lindsy has dealt with perfectionist and overachiever tendencies, and she loved checking ALLLL the boxes. As an ADHD entr...
2024-10-0345 min
Wild & WakingBeyond "Like-Minded": Cultivating Curiosity & Comfort with the UnknownI thought this would be the perfect time to do kind of a ‘catch up’ episode though, and update you on what’s been happening in my life, what’s on my mind, what summer has been like in the Reuschel household, what I am learning and working through in real time, and more. Honestly, my heart is on FIRE for this work I get to do with you, and this big, beautiful world we get to live in. If you’re all about cultivating curiosity and comfort with the unknown too, buckle up for this episode, friend - i...
2024-07-2528 min
Wild & WakingRedefining Rural-ish Living & Cultivating Change with Emily MatzkeOn today's episode, I have Emily Matzke as a guest! One of the most beautiful things about Emily is she’s very clear on what she wants to do with her life. She always knew she was meant to be in agriculture - she really is her happiest and freest self when she’s involved with the farm. Emily has been super intentional about following her passions and choosing to do work that lights her up, instead of staying stuck in a traditional job that did just the opposite. She continues to do a variety of work in agriculture, and...
2023-10-2640 minWild & WakingWhat Does Personal Growth Mean to You? - A Special 1 Year Anniversary Episode!One year ago, a HUGE dream of mine was coming to life…launching a podcast! Between my personal journey, the conversations we’ve had on this show, countless lessons learned, new perspectives, and overall growth, this year has truly been one like no other. I’m so grateful to YOU for making Gather in Growth what it is today. I've had the joy of interviewing some incredible women who inspire me and have beautiful stories to share. I’ve learned so much about myself, the world, and you along the way and I’m so excited to share piece...
2023-08-0340 minWild & WakingLiving Life to the Fullest with April RobertsI have a very special episode to share with you today, because for the first time, I’m interviewing my guest in PERSON! My family and I took a cross country road trip, and one of our stops was visiting my lovely friend, April Roberts, and her family. We’re diving into alllll the things like farm life, social media, therapy, traveling, relationships, and more on today’s episode. April Roberts is the owner of Five Heart Farms in eastern New Mexico. She grew up in the city and moved to the farm 10 years ago. Since then, she’s...
2023-07-2749 minWild & WakingSimple Ways to Change Your Life TODAYIn today’s episode, I want to dig into some simple ways to change your life today. While none of what I’m sharing may be earth shattering, groundbreaking information, these ARE things that have really helped me in my life. When we start making changes with our health, personal growth, career, etc., it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to do everything at once. I’ve learned we don’t really need to overcomplicate things, because it’s the small, micro changes that truly have a lasting impact on our lives. We only get this one life, so I want to...
2023-07-2038 minWild & WakingHow to Talk So Your Spouse Will Listen with Ashley MachadoI’ve been seeing a common thread in many spaces lately about communication in marriage, and what that looks like-especially when experiencing conflict. I knew my friend, Ashley Machado, would be the perfect person to bring on and share more about how to talk so your spouse will listen. Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through mental health training and education for ag families and bus...
2023-07-1352 minWild & WakingHow, When, and Why I Reconsidered My Relationship with AlcoholIn today's episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never really talked about extensively. For some reason, it’s been on my heart and my mind to talk about how, when, and why I reconsidered my relationship with alcohol. This is something that has looked very different for me in various seasons of my life, but it’s also impacted me in powerful ways. I know this is very personalized and unique for everyone, but I feel like there are some pieces of my process and journey that you will resonate with too. I hope this at least serves as an in...
2023-07-0635 minWild & WakingPart 2: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine FroeseWelcome to part two of my incredible conversation with farm family transition guru, Elaine Froese! If you missed part one, be sure to scroll back and listen to it along with today’s episode. I have no doubt these two episodes will leave you feeling empowered and encouraged to compassionately bring up hard conversations with your loved ones and ultimately, live a life that aligns with your values. Elaine Froese (pronounced phrase) is a professional speaker, writer, and coach who specializes in helping farm families work through issues surrounding succession, business or that family favorite – communication. Elaine is kno...
2023-06-2932 minWild & WakingPart 1: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine FroeseI am so honored to welcome Elaine Froese to Gather in Growth for today’s episode! Elaine has been recommended by countless listeners and community members as the go-to resource in navigation farm transitions. There are so many unique situations, family dynamics, and nuances that come with life in agriculture alongside family. Elain shared SO much wisdom and takeaways during our conversation to share this episode in two parts! I have no doubt these next two episodes will leave you feeling empowered and encouraged to compassionately bring up hard conversations with your loved ones and ultimately, live a life th...
2023-06-2242 minWild & WakingLive by Design, Not Default with Kate HouseJoin my new friend, Kate House, and I as we dig into alllllll of my favorite things! Between the power of habits, mindset, goals, and intentional living, Kate offers so much insight and wisdom in this episode that I can’t wait for you to hear. By day, you can find Kate House running around her small town of Gettysburg, PA with her two little boys as a stay-at-home mom and wife to her college sweetheart. And by night, she’s the host of The Live By Design Podcast, health coach, educator, meditation enthusiast, slow-but-steady-runner, and creator of h...
2023-06-1555 minWild & WakingIs Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?On today’s episode, I’m challenging you with the question: Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? When we have a dream on our heart, when we want to start something new, when we want to go against the grain - we think about everything that could go wrong. What if others judge me? What if this fails? What if I fail? All of these fears are normal because our brain is quite literally designed to keep us safe. But are these fears holding you back from bringing your true desires and purpose for your life to fruition?
2023-06-0816 minWild & WakingMaintaining Focus and Passion While Bringing a Product to Life with Billie AsmusI’m so excited about today’s conversation! I met Billie Asmus at a recent Women in Ag night where I was the keynote speaker. While there, Billie shared her story of bringing her product from idea to market and I *knew* it was a journey that someone in this community needed to hear! Billie is a mom of two, inventor and avid DIYer. She grew up in a small rural town in northern Wisconsin, met her husband and then moved to an even smaller rural town in Iowa. She grew up surrounded by incredible entrepreneurs and alway...
2023-06-0134 minWild & Waking6 Habits I'm Bringing Into SummerAs we kick off this summer season, I plan on being super intentional with my time; being present with my family, enjoying the small moments, and focusing on my mental, physical and emotional health. After coming out of the fog of my first trimester of this pregnancy, I’m ready to kick off the summer with these 6 habits that will help me reach my personal and professional goals and create a life that I love! As you listen to this episode, I challenge you to take a hard look at what YOU need in this season. Not wha...
2023-05-2536 minWild & WakingReplacing Your Income and Finding Alignment with Kayla ZennerOn today’s episode, I am joined by Kayla Zenner as she shares her inspiring story of replacing her income and finding alignment. Kayla has become such a dear friend to me through masterminds and 1:1 coaching over the last six months and I know her story will resonate with many women in this community. We dive into what it looks like to leave a career you love, replace your income from home, build an intentional life, step outside the norm, and continue to reiterate to gain alignment and clarity. Kayla Zenner is a farm wife and mom of...
2023-05-1834 minWild & WakingThe Confusing Intersection Between Chasing and ContentYou all know how strongly I believe that you have the capability to bring any goal or dream to life. As I reflect on what I’ve learned over the past several months of my healing journey, I’ve come to realize my own attachment between achievement and worthiness, productivity and feeling like enough. I’ve been doing a lot of intentional work on untangling these ideas within myself and I’ve noticed how many others have their own version of this as well. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the confusing intersection between chasing and content.
2023-05-1124 minWild & WakingEmbracing Your Changing Roles On and Off the Farm with Annaliese WegnerOn today’s episode, I have the joy of chatting with my friend, Annaliese Wegner about embracing your changing roles on and off the farm. As women, specifically women in Ag, our roles change as we continue to grow and evolve. Often with each change there can be a period of uncertainty and we adjust to what each role and season has to offer. Annaliese is a Wisconsin girl, dairy farmer, wife and twin mom. You might know her as Modern-day Farm Chick. Annaliese has been sharing her story online for the past 11ish years in order to...
2023-05-0437 minWild & WakingHow to Navigate Busy Seasons as a Farm WifeIt’s officially planting season in our neck of the woods. I don’t know about you, but that means our family’s schedule gets turned upside down, sometimes for weeks on end. If you’re a farm wife, busy season might look different depending on your location, operation, or your role. If you’re not in agriculture, there may be a different time of year that looks extra chaotic compared to others. In today’s episode, I’m going to share the things I’ve learned on how to navigate busy seasons, such as planting and harvest, as a farm wife.
2023-04-2727 minWild & WakingAsking Questions and Finding Freedom with Lou BluthOn today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Lou Bluth! Throughout her lifetime, Lou has been on quite the journey from growing up in Texas to meeting a red bearded farmer at college in Utah to getting established in a whole new world on a Mormon colony in Mexico and eventually finding freedom as a family by living as their authentic selves. Lou and her husband, Bronson, have been on a journey of asking questions, personal and spiritual growth, and breaking outside of the norm to find freedom and fulfillment. I have LOVED watc...
2023-04-2044 minWild & WakingAre Your Goals What You Actually Want?In today’s episode, I’m going to dive into a topic that has come up NUMEROUS times lately for both myself and amongst many other women in my life. Today is an opportunity for me to ask you, “are your goals what you actually want?” So often we latch onto a goal because we think it sounds good or we think it’s something we should achieve. But does that goal actually align with your values and what you want your everyday reality to look like? In this episode, we cover: What is your definition of success...
2023-04-1322 minWild & WakingUsing EFT Tapping to Get Out of Your Own Way with Theresa Lear LevineIn today’s episode, I am chatting with a new friend, Theresa Lear Levine! Throughout our conversation we talked about a tool called EFT tapping, unpacking goal trauma, understanding our subconscious mind alongside our conscious awareness, and aligning our goals to our values. It was SUCH a fascinating conversation that opened my eyes to so many new ideas and tools. I think I left our interview with more questions than answers and look forward to diving more into Theresa’s work and using EFT tapping in my own life! I can’t wait to hear what you think of our co...
2023-04-0642 minWild & WakingCoffee Chat with the ASCEND Retreat CoachesOn today’s episode, join us for a bit of a behind-the-scenes as the ASCEND retreat coaches sit down over coffee (that’s already been drank) and chat about all the things. Over the last couple years, these women have become so near and dear to my heart. They’ve seen me at my absolute best and at my sobbing worst and I’m truly honored to coach alongside them and get to share their wisdom and insights with you today. In this episode, we cover: Our biggest pieces of advice in entrepreneurship Dos and don'ts in busines...
2023-03-3048 minWild & WakingReviving Rural Communities with Danna LarsonOn today’s episode I have the honor of chatting with Danna Larson of the Rural Revival Podcast. When I very first discovered podcasts back in 2019, her show was one of the first that I devoured. The stories that she shared had a huge impact on what I imagined to be possible for my life. Her storytelling shows incredible people in rural communities doing big things for their small towns. I continue to learn and be inspired by her today and am honored to share her wisdom and insight with you! In this episode, we cover: How...
2023-03-2338 minWild & WakingHow I Quit My 9-5“How did you quit your 9-5?” I get asked that question all the time. I've been hesitant to share my answer because I don’t feel like my story is one that anyone should look to for any sort of game plan or advice. But, it has gotten me to where I am today nonetheless. So in today’s episode, I’ll share my story of how I left my full time career to start my own business. I hope that you’re able to take pieces of my story to gain inspiration on your own journey! In this episo...
2023-03-1637 minWild & WakingPermission to Build a Life & Business That You Love with Jenny RothToday I have the honor of being joined by my sweet friend, Jenny Roth, to talk about having permission to build a life and business that you love. Back in October, there was a day where I reached out to several people to get myself the help I needed; both personally and professionally. One of those people was Jenny. Jenny is a copywriter and she and I have been working together ever since. She has blessed my life and I know she’ll bless yours too. Jenny Roth is a conversion copywriter for business owners and personal br...
2023-03-0936 minWild & WakingThe Journey I Never Saw ComingI feel like an alternate title for this episode could be: “Here’s a Big Giant Life Update.” You, my sweet listener, have walked through this past season with me as I've navigated a lot of changes and put in a lot of work to heal and get to where I am today. So I wanted to bring you up to speed from the last couple weeks and share some lessons learned along the way. Oh also some pretty big news! In this episode, we cover: My anxiety-ridden experience leading up to Cultivating Courage Wrangling the feeling...
2023-03-0222 minWild & WakingFinding Alignment in Entrepreneurship & Motherhood with Sarah ElrodToday’s guest on the show is my friend, Sarah Elrod. Sarah has always been an entrepreneur, but just recently (about six months ago!) joined the Mom Club. Today we’re going to chat all about the transition to motherhood as a business owner and the ways she’s had to adapt and grow in this new beautiful season of life. Sarah Elrod is a branding photographer, educator and host of the Branded Cowgirl Podcast and is passionate about helping rural women build businesses that compliment their small town lifestyle, not take away from it. In this...
2023-02-2336 minWild & Waking“Who Am I” to “Why Not Me”Do you have big dreams on your heart but find yourself saying “what if I fail” or “is this even possible” or “who am I to do this”? Today I want to dive into something that is such a common and frequent struggle amongst so many women in my life. Self doubt looks different for each of us, but there’s likely this nagging feeling of “who am I” to…*insert your own dream*. In today’s episode, I want to give you seven things you can do to overcome self doubt so that you can change the narrative from “who am I” to “wh...
2023-02-1623 minWild & WakingHave the Audacity to Try Something Different with Katelyn DubanToday I have the joy of talking with Katelyn Duban. Katelyn shares her story of going from typing in the Google search bar “what do farm wives do” to now working full time on the farm and being the creator and host of the amazing show, The Rural Woman Podcast. Katelyn and I share our passion for supporting rural women to do things outside the norm and having the audacity to try something different. Katelyn Duban is a first-generation farmer, storyteller, and community builder. She has had the privilege of celebrating the stories of Women in Agr...
2023-02-0944 minWild & WakingHow to Support Your Unique Body with Dawn MarieOn today’s episode, I am joined by my new friend Dawn Marie! I actually had the joy of recording for her podcast last week and our conversation led me to understanding so many things about my own body that I just had to share with you! I know that so many women are on the journey to better understanding themselves through the inside out and truly supporting their holistic health along the way. In this episode, Dawn brings information about how to take care of our unique bodies that I wish someone would have told me 10-15 years ag...
2023-02-0246 minWild & WakingTips for Pursuing Big Dreams in a Small TownToday we’re digging into some things to keep in mind, and mindset shifts to make, as you pursue big goals in a small town. I recently asked my instagram audience about their biggest struggles as a small town dreamer and unsurprisingly, soooo many women shared nearly identical pain points. Whether you’re expanding the farm, building a business, starting to share online, beginning a health journey, jump starting a fundraiser - whatever it is - the struggles were similar all across the board. Between the weight of expectations, opinions of other people, fear of judgment, and not having supp...
2023-01-2630 minWild & Waking5 Strategies to Create Better Habits with Emily Shaw, Dairy Girl FitnessToday’s guest, Emily Shaw, and I have been social media friends for a few years so bringing her on the podcast today felt extra fun and special! Our conversation was sparked by an instagram post about 5 strategies to create better habits. As I scrolled through the post nodding along, I knew we had to create this episode to share with you! I hope you find this topic and conversation as valuable as I do! Dairy Girl Fitness was created almost five years ago as Emily's way to show others that you don't need to cut d...
2023-01-1939 minWild & Waking5 Hacks to Get Farther, FasterI see you. You have big dreams, goals, and intentions on your heart and you’re ready to make them happen NOW. Reflecting back on my year in 2022, I accomplished so many amazing things. So I collected my thoughts on how I went from “wouldn’t it be cool if…” to actually bringing my dreams to fruition. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 hacks to get you farther, faster. In today’s episode, I’ll go into detail about my 5 hacks to get you farther, faster. The 5 hacks are: Get really focused and clear on...
2023-01-1226 minWild & WakingTapping Into Your Strengths and Story with Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander DussenToday I’m joined by Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen of Elevate Ag. Last summer I attended Natalie’s Rural Rooted retreat and Tara was one of the coaches during the weekend. Both of these women have been influential throughout my entrepreneurial journey. Our conversation tells the story of how they got to where they’re at today and some tips and lessons learned along the way. In this episode, we cover: How to get started sharing online and the way it can evolve over the years An insider perspective of running a partnershi...
2023-01-0554 minWild & WakingNothing Magically Changes on January 1stAs we approach the new year, I want to encourage you and remind you that nothing magically changes on January 1st. In today’s episode, I walk you through a process of reflection and action planning to approach 2023 with intentionality. The thing is… this is the same advice I’d give you whether it was April or September or anytime throughout the year. You’re the same person on the first day of January as you are on the last day of December. You don’t need a fresh new year to wake up and decide to make changes to your li...
2022-12-2920 minWild & WakingGaining Clarity & Being Grounded in Your WhyToday we’re talking about gaining clarity and being grounded in your why. A few weeks ago, I had the honor of being interviewed by Mindy Duff for the Up-Level Your Life with Mindy podcast. I feel like it was one of those divine moments where I was totally in flow and just really loved our conversation. It was SO good, that I wanted to share it on Gather in Growth. Thank you to Mindy for graciously sending it our way! In this episode, we cover: Getting clear on what you want and how to ge...
2022-12-2241 minWild & WakingThe Power of CommunityToday we have a very special kind of episode planned for today. Last month, I had the incredible honor of hosting my first ever ASCEND retreat for rural women in Destin, Florida. And on the final day of our weekend, one of my coaches and dear friend, Coach Kiah, pulled each woman at the retreat aside and asked them a series of questions about their experience. My podcast manager and I wanted to use this audio to put together an episode to, first of all, serve as a beautiful tribute and keepsake for the incredible women who a...
2022-12-1524 minWild & WakingFeeling Better is Not the Same as Healing with Kristen RogersI am bringing you a very impromptu episode today about how sometimes feeling better is not the same as healing. I’m currently in the middle of a healing and self discovery journey, and the episode that was originally planned for this week just didn’t feel right. So instead, today you’ll meet Kristen Rogers. She is a dear friend whom I met through the mastermind that we both participate in. The morning that we recorded this episode, we had been messaging back and forth about our healing journeys. On the fly, I asked her if she’d hop on a...
2022-12-0856 minWild & WakingWhat’s the Best that Could Happen? with Hilary RichardsToday I have the honor of chatting with my friend, Hilary Richards. From the power of unconditional community, to trusting your intuition and never giving up on your dreams, in today’s episode we answer the question of “what’s the best that could happen?” Hilary is the founder of the SHE CAN CLUB, the fastest growing female empowerment movement in Sonoma County, California. After years of people telling her what she should do with her life, she dug deep and figured out what she was meant to do with her life. She is now on a miss...
2022-12-0134 minWild & WakingReframing What it Means to Enjoy the HolidaysWe are officially in the thick of the holiday season, which is equal parts beautiful and stressful. One question that comes up a lot, that I know can create a lot of anxiety, is how to continue our health journeys and habits over the holidays. In today’s episode, I’m going to share some of my experiences and things that have helped me to answer that question all while reframing what it means to enjoy the holidays. In this episode, we cover: Releasing the hype and pressure that the holidays can bring; whether that’s a...
2022-11-2425 minWild & WakingThe Evolution of Entrepreneurship and Social Media with Molly KnuthToday I get to connect with my new friend, Molly Knuth, as we cover the evolution of entrepreneurship and social media. We talk about how in both our business and social media, we need to show up in our true gifts, skills and energy, knowing that our paths will evolve as we go. Overall, the power of connection with others is key; let’s remember that there are humans on the other side and put the social back in social media. Molly Knuth is a marketing strategist who is on a mission to help women in small to...
2022-11-1749 minWild & WakingHow to Talk When Kids Won't Listen with Julie King & Joanna FaberToday I'm so honored to be joined by Julie King and Joanna Faber who are the authors of two of my favorite books, How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen and How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. With no exaggeration, these two books have totally transformed not only my parenting journey, but also my time in the classroom and as a summer camp director. In this episode, we cover: Joanna and Julie’s journeys of parenthood and the ways they were humbled along the way Giving yourself lots of grace and so many...
2022-11-1059 minWild & WakingGrowth Through HealingIn today’s episode, I share my candid thoughts on the intertwined connection between healing and growth. This conversation was sparked by a message on social media where someone from our community was sharing her own story and realization. Honestly, since that message my wheels have been really turning on what it means to grow alongside a healing journey. We often think that if we take the time to stop and focus on healing, that everything else has to pause and it will hold us back from growth. However, I’m learning that giving myself space to heal is actu...
2022-11-0332 minWild & WakingWhat is Human Design? with Leah McCloudToday I had the honor of chatting with Leah McCloud as she answered the question: what is human design? You may or may not have been hearing about human design all over the place as it’s definitely having a moment right now. It was SO fun to have an expert share her knowledge and insight to get the real scoop on human design and how we can use the information to make decisions that are in alignment with our best, authentic selves. In this episode about human design, we cover: What exactly Human Desi...
2022-10-271h 07Wild & WakingHow To Develop Your Personal Brand with Maddie PeschongOn today’s episode, I had the joy of talking with Maddie Peschong about how to develop your personal brand. We dive into what exactly personal branding is and how even if you think you don’t have a personal brand, you do! Every step of your personal and professional journey is part of your personal brand and has gotten you to where you are today. Here’s your encouragement to commit to your brand and keep showing up for yourself. In this episode, we cover: What personal branding is and what it entails The 4 R’s...
2022-10-2043 minWild & WakingHow To Know When It's Time to Ask for HelpOver the past few months I’ve tuned in to the ways that I’m ready to better support my mental health. With such an investment in habits and personal growth, I know so many tools to help me feel physically, mentally, and emotionally strong yet something still just doesn’t feel right. I know in my gut that there’s something bigger at hand that needs to be tended to in this season. Finally, this week, I made the call to ask for help. This episode feels vulnerable and a little scary to share, but I know that it’s an...
2022-10-1323 minWild & WakingWhose Expectations Are You Living Into? with Kylie EppersonToday my dear friend Kylie Epperson and I ask ourselves the question: whose expectations are you living into? We dive into her story of pivoting from working full-time off the farm, to then back to the farm, to then off the farm again and how that has affected her identity of herself and her personal growth. In this episode, we cover: Combating expectations that we place on ourselves and that we feel from others Rediscovering ourselves in motherhood Awareness and confidence of who you are in each season of life and each season on the...
2022-10-0641 minWild & WakingHow to Maximize Drive Time as a Rural MomI don’t know about you, but our family lives in the middle of nowhere and spends A LOT of time in the car. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to build connections, take care of my mental health, and pour into my personal growth during the time we’re already on the road. Whether you live in the middle of nowhere and have a 45 minute drive everywhere you go, or you live in the suburbs and have a 45 minute commute to work, I hope these tips help maximize your drive time and add...
2022-09-2925 minWild & WakingFinding Your Balance Between Farm and Family with Mary Pat SassIn today’s episode I had the joy of chatting with Mary Pat Sass about finding your balance between farm and family. Join us as we chat farm wife - to - farm wife about setting boundaries, working as a team, and taking care of ourselves during the busy seasons. We discussed how communication is key in discovering and living the life that brings you joy and purpose. Mary Pat, “MP” is a midwestern farm wife and mom from Northern Illinois. She left her corporate career in agriculture technology to be a stay-at-home mom and become more involve...
2022-09-2243 minWild & WakingYouDoYou82 Habit Challenge: Everything You Need to KnowToday I have the joy of telling you alllll about the thing that has truly fostered and nurtured the community we’ve built together online. It has not only made a huge impact on my health and personal growth journey, but was the catalyst that got the ball rolling into the work I’m doing today. Today we’re talking all about YouDoYou82: my personalized habit challenge where you choose six habits that are relevant to your personal goals and lifestyle to implement for 82 days. In this episode, we cover: How the YouDoYou82 challenge came about...
2022-09-1532 minWild & WakingOvercoming Challenges as a Rural Business Owner with Aly RobinsToday Aly Robins and I talked all about overcoming challenges as a rural business owner. We explored what it looks like to chase big dreams in a small town and how your business thrives when you have a healthy mindset. Aly Robins is a marketing strategist and business coach for agriculture and rural businesses. She grew up on a ranch outside of Helena, Montana, and got a bachelor's degree in rangeland management. After feeling unfulfilled working at her 9-5 job, she decided to take her marketing business full time. Now, she helps her clients set up...
2022-09-0836 minWild & WakingHow to Take Action on Your DreamsAre you wondering how to take action on dreams? Today we’re doing something a little bit different. I’m going to be walking you through one of the workshops that I facilitate called Growing Into Your Dreams. Although there’s nothing quite like going through this workshop in a group setting, I’m confident this version will bring immense clarity and focus to your goals as well! So, as you’re listening, feel free to pause, take notes, and work through the process. This is a powerful exercise that will put your dreams in motion. You deserve to live a lif...
2022-09-0139 minWild & WakingDefining "Enough" and Finding Joy in the Journey with Coach KiahToday I had the absolute joy of sitting down with my dear friend Kiah as we chatted about defining enough and finding joy in the journey. In this episode, we share our personal relationship with enoughness, the comparison game, and finding contentment. If you too have struggled to feel like you’re doing enough in a given day or season, I know you’ll connect with this episode. Our hope is that this episode brings light to the things that so many of us grapple with on a daily basis and provides tools to both recognize and overcome the mind...
2022-08-2545 minWild & Waking5 Morning Habits for SuccessFor most of my life, a morning routine was something that did not exist whatsoever. When I started my health journey back in 2019, I knew I had to get very intentional about how I started my days if I wanted to change my life and get where I wanted to go. When I reflect on everything that has happened over the past three years, I give so much credit to the habits that make up my morning routine. In this episode about 5 morning habits for success, we cover: The five habits that make up my...
2022-08-1833 minWild & WakingThe Blend of Life and Business with Mya NicholToday I’m joined by the wonderful Mya Nichol. What starts as a conversation about growing your instagram and business with a high level coach quickly turns into a life giving conversation with a friend about finding your path, getting intentional, and taking care of yourself along the way. Mya Nichol is a highly-sought after Instagram Marketing Expert & Business Coach who has taught over 5,000+ students worldwide. She works with service-based businesses to attract their ideal follower, grow their Instagram presence, and create a sustainable content strategy. Her passion is helping business owners minimize the overwhelm that often com...
2022-08-1154 minWild & WakingWHY We Procrastinate (and what to do about it)In today’s episode, I unpack WHY we procrastinate and what to do about it. I get extra vulnerable with you as I share the nitty gritty of my lifelong struggle with procrastination. I share a few things I’ve done over the past year to gain self awareness around why procrastination is my default and tools that have made my life easier and set me up for success. If you tend to push things off until the last minute, I’m sure that you can relate to the embarrassing stories I share and find a trick or two that w...
2022-08-0422 minWild & WakingWhat Do You Actually Want Your Life to Look Like? with Katrina KloosterToday’s conversation with my dear friend, Katrina Klooster, is all about building habits and answering the question “what do you actually want your life to look like?” Katrina Klooster is a life and business mindset coach for new entrepreneurs. She helps women who know they were made for more build the mindset to courageously go after what they really want. Instead of focusing on what everyone else wants them to do or what they think they should do, Katrina helps women do the inner soul searching to find out who they are without their masks, what they really want a...
2022-08-0450 minWild & WakingDo It ScaredToday is the day…my very first podcast episode! Welcome to Gather in Growth! Creating this show has been a long time coming and I am beyond excited it’s finally here. I recorded this episode the moment I plugged in my new podcast equipment… way too late at night, coming off of being sick, and in my dining room with poor acoustics and all. Part of me wanted to re-record in favor of a perfectly polished first episode, but I ultimately decided that 300 episodes from now I want to look back and smile on where it all began. This e...
2022-08-0415 minWild & WakingWelcome to Wild & Waking!Wild & Waking is more than a podcast—it’s a sacred return to who you’ve always been.This space is for the woman standing at the edge of everything she’s outgrown. The one who’s checked all the boxes, followed all the rules, and still feels the quiet ache for something more honest. More alive. More hers.She’s begun the unraveling—of roles, expectations, and identities that no longer fit. She’s remembering the voice beneath the noise, the rhythm beneath the hustle, the truth beneath the performance. She’s reclaiming her joy, her intuition...
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