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Authentically WildEp55: From Scarcity to Magnetic- Healing the Real Root of Your Money StoryIn this episode of Authentically Wild, Tess Rouse delves into the emotional and energetic aspects of money, exploring how our subconscious beliefs and childhood experiences shape our relationship with finances. She discusses common money wounds, such as the belief that money must be earned through hard work, the perception that money is unsafe, and the fear of being a burden when asking for help. Tess emphasizes the importance of understanding these wounds and offers insights on how to heal and rewire our relationship with money through somatic practices and self-reflection.2025-07-3039 minAuthentically WildEp54: Embracing Where You're At (Life & Relationships)SummaryIn this episode, Tess and Christina explore the challenging yet transformative space between where we are and where we want to be. They discuss the importance of embracing the present moment, navigating life's challenges, and understanding the role of our nervous system in personal growth. The conversation delves into the significance of self-reflection, emotional resilience, and the power of curiosity in our lives. They also share practical strategies for cultivating presence and awareness, especially in the context of parenting and relationships, emphasizing that every experience is an opportunity for growth and healing.2025-07-1649 minAuthentically WildEp53: SOLO - Why You Aren't Trusting YourselfJoin Christina in this solo episode as she delves deep into the concept of self-trust, exploring its significance in expansion and healing. She discusses the challenges of trusting oneself, the importance of recognizing when self-trust is lacking, and practical steps to build this beautiful muscle. Through personal experience and teachings, you’ll walk away understanding self-trust as a daily practice that involves navigating fear, making decisions, and connecting with your inner truth.Important TakeawaysSelf-trust is a muscle that needs daily practice.The hard stuff in life teaches us how to trust ourselves.Re...2025-06-2526 min
Authentically WildEp 52: You're Not His Mother - How to Stop Raising your PartnerSummaryThis conversation delves into the dynamics of mothering in relationships, exploring how one partner may take on a parenting role, leading to resentment and a lack of intimacy. The speakers discuss the emotional toll of this dynamic, the importance of recognizing one's own role in perpetuating it, and the need for open communication to reset the relationship. They emphasize the significance of understanding the roots of control and the ego's influence, advocating for personal accountability and healing to foster healthier partnerships. In this conversation, Tess reflects on her personal experiences with control and cleanliness, linking them...2025-06-1748 min
Authentically WildEp51: You Can't 'Think' Your Way Into a New LifeIn this episode of the Authentically Wild Podcast, Tess and Christina explore the profound connection between the body and personal transformation. They discuss the significance of the nervous system, the impact of trauma, and the importance of somatic practices in healing. As always they share personal experiences and insights on how they’ve learned to navigate their emotions, build trust in the body, and create greater internal space for healing and growth.Important Takeaways:The body is essential for transformation and healing.Understanding the nervous system is crucial for personal growth.Awareness of past tr...2025-06-1032 min
Authentically WildEp50: SOLO - Healing Does End + Why Your Nervous System Needs a WorkoutSummaryIn this episode, Tess discusses the importance of understanding and working with our nervous system. She emphasizes that just like our muscles, our nervous system requires a workout plan that includes safe activation and recovery. Tess introduces various breathwork techniques to help regulate the nervous system and encourages listeners to view triggers as opportunities for growth. She also shares insights on the journey of healing, highlighting that it is not linear but rather an evolution towards personal growth and resilience.TakeawaysYour nervous system needs a workout plan.The breath...2025-06-0430 min
Authentically WildEp49: SOLO - I Don't Have to Do it All (Anymore)Join Christina in this SOLO episode as she explores her journey of learning to let go of the belief that she must do everything on her own. She delves into the origins of this belief - particularly from her childhood experiences - and discusses the importance of balancing the masculine and feminine energy within ourselves. Christina shares her insights on how to shift towards trust and receiving, the impact of relationships, and the significance of integrating different parts of oneself for healing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness, safety, and the continuous journey of...2025-05-2132 min
Authentically WildEP 48: Q&A Part IISummaryIn this special Q&A episode, Tess and Christina answer powerful questions submitted by our listeners—covering everything from emotional awareness, parenting, and boundaries to spirituality, ego, and soul purpose. Together, they unpack how to identify emotions, set healthy boundaries (especially with children and darker energies), and navigate parenting from a conscious, spiritual lens. They explore the role of guilt in personal transformation, the challenges of letting go in relationships, and how to listen to your soul's deeper callings. This is an honest, soul-led conversation that dives into the realities of growth, healing, and becoming who yo...2025-05-131h 03
Authentically WildEp47: You Asked, We Answered! (Open Q+A)Join Tess + Christina in this open Q+A style conversation as they answer all your submitted questions! They explore various themes related to personal growth, healing, and navigating life's challenges. The conversation also delves into somatic work, challenging parenting dynamics, the significance of trusting one's intuition, and the complexities of mental health support. As always, they go deep and provide lots of personal stories + experiences to help you remember you are NEVER alone on your journey. Important Takeaways:Understanding emotions in the body is crucial for healing..Parenting requires presence and connection with children...2025-05-0659 min
Authentically WildEp46: SOLO - Carrying the Uncarryable: How to Hold Your Grief Without DrowningSummaryIn this heartfelt episode of the Authentically Wild podcast, Tess shares her personal journey with grief following the unexpected loss of her mother. She explores the complexities of grief, distinguishing between finite and ambiguous grief, and discusses how our brains process loss. Tess emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and offers practical advice and rituals for navigating the emotional landscape of loss. Through poetic reflections, she captures the essence of grief as a companion that shapes our lives, urging listeners to honor their emotions and seek connection in their healing journey.Takeaways2025-04-2931 min
Authentically WildEP45: Nobody Told Us THIS About Being a Parent: 6 Truths That Hit HardSummaryIn this conversation, Tess and Christina explore the multifaceted journey of parenthood, discussing the unexpected challenges and profound lessons learned along the way. They delve into the themes of control, healing, and the importance of open communication with children. The discussion emphasizes the continuous growth of both parents and children, highlighting the need for empowerment and choice in parenting. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they provide a candid look at the realities of raising children and the emotional journey that accompanies it.TakeawaysBreathwork can help release stored emotions and find clarity.Parenthood...2025-04-2139 min
Authentically WildEp44: SOLO - Fear: Your Invitation into ExpansionJoin Christina in this solo episode as she explores the theme of fear and the importance of understanding and being able to move through fears in a safe and trusting way. She discusses key pieces like the role of trust in expansion, regulating the nervous system and being able to discern messages from the soul in order to navigate fears effectively.Important Takeaways:On the other side of your fears are your greatest gifts.Building safety within ourselves is crucial when facing fears.Moving through fears is a muscle that needs to be developed...2025-04-1426 min
Authentically WildEp43: Your Relationship is a ChoiceSummaryIn this conversation, Tess and Christina delve into the complexities of relationships, emphasizing the importance of choice, accountability, and inner work. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors for personal growth and healing, discussing the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies, and the necessity of communication and collaboration in navigating challenges. The dialogue highlights that love requires ongoing effort and discipline, and that true healing often occurs within the context of relationships. In this conversation, Christina and Tess explore the complexities of relationships, emphasizing the importance of humor, vision, and ongoing effort in maintaining a healthy...2025-04-0742 min
Authentically WildEp42: Your Relationship Should Trigger YouJoin Tess and Christina as they explore the intricate dynamics of relationships and delve deep into the significance of triggers, enmeshment, and the impact of childhood experiences on our adult relationships. They discuss the importance of boundaries, inner child healing and the journey of self-discovery and highlight the importance of recognizing patterns in your relationships in order to experience greater healing and growth.Important Takeaways:Relationships often serve as mirrors for our personal growth.Triggers in relationships can reveal deeper emotional wounds.Understanding disgust and resentment is crucial for healing.Childhood experiences significantly shape...2025-04-0354 min
Authentically WildEP41: SOLO - Autoimmune SOS: What Doctors Won’t Tell YouSummaryIn this episode, Tess dives deep into the world of autoimmune diseases, sharing her personal journey with Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. She explores the emotional connections to these conditions, emphasizing that healing goes beyond just physical treatments. Tess discusses the limitations of traditional medical approaches and highlights the transformative power of breathwork and emotional healing in her recovery. She provides actionable steps for listeners to begin their own healing journeys, advocating for self-awareness and holistic approaches to health.TakeawaysAutoimmune diseases involve the immune system attacking the body's own cells.Emotional wounds...2025-03-2440 min
Authentically WildEP40: The Three Toughest Battles of EntrepreneurshipIn this conversation, Tess and Christina explore the three toughest battles of entrepreneurship, focusing on the fear of being seen, self-sabotage, and money wounds. They discuss how these challenges often stem from childhood experiences and societal pressures, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness in overcoming these obstacles. The conversation also delves into the complexities of charging for services and the energetic exchange involved in entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for a healthy relationship with money and abundance. In this conversation, Tess and Christina delve into the complexities of money wounds, the hustle culture, and the importance of balancing masculine...2025-03-1754 min
Authentically WildEp39: SOLO - Navigating Life's Hard DecisionsIn this conversation, join Christina for a solo-episode as she explores the challenges of making hard decisions. She goes in-depth on the importance of trusting oneself, understanding the difference between ego and intuition, and provides a process for connecting within and practicing finding certainty within yourself. The conversation emphasizes that every decision is a part of the journey and that you can never make a 'wrong' choice - because no matter what decision you make, you are always growing and learning through the process. Important Takeaways:Making hard decisions often involves trusting the unknown...2025-03-1027 min
Authentically WildEp38: SOLO - Your Anger is a MessengerJoin Christina in this solo-episode as she explores the complex relationship with anger, particularly in women, and how it can be a powerful messenger. She discusses the importance seeing your anger as a MESSENGER and getting curious with your anger to understand and process what is showing up. She always goes deeper with topics such as the health implications of suppressed emotions, the power of going within the body to process, and the importance of releasing what is surfacing. Christina shares her personal journey with anger, including its impact during motherhood and the healing process...2025-02-2430 min
Authentically WildEP37: Stop Chasing Happiness: The Secret to Finding FulfillmentJoin Tess and Christina as they explore the concept of happiness and that it is often misconceived as something to be ‘chased’ or ‘obtained’ through external pieces. They discuss the importance of recognizing happiness as a CHOICE and a state of presence, rather than a destination. They delve deep into the spectrum of emotions that play a part in finding presence over happiness and explore the significance of investing in oneself for true fulfillment. They share personal experiences and explore the themes of gratitude, ego, and the happiness as a choice rather than something to obtain. The conversation emphasizes the sign...2025-02-1754 min
Authentically WildEP36: SOLO - Your Story is the Key to your HealingSummaryIn this episode, Tess explores the profound journey of healing through the concept of 'unearthing' oneself. She emphasizes that healing is not about fixing what is broken but reconnecting with one's authentic self. Tess shares her personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the process of self-discovery, create awareness of one's story, and ultimately let go of layers that no longer serve us. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding our past, the beliefs we carry, and how they shape our present lives.TakeawaysYour story matters and is key to healing...2025-02-1038 min
Authentically WildEp36: Accepting Others' JourneyssummaryIn this conversation, Tess and Christina explore the complexities of accepting other people's journeys, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, soul contracts, and the challenges of letting go of control. They discuss how relationships serve as mirrors for our own growth and the role of faith in navigating these challenges. The conversation delves into the historical context of acceptance, the impact of projection on personal growth, and the significance of radical acceptance in relationships. In this conversation, Tess and Christina explore the complexities of personal relationships, focusing on co-parenting dynamics, sisterly bonds, and the importance of...2025-02-0359 min
Authentically WildEp35: Your Nervous System: the Driver of Your VoiceJoin Tess and Christina as they explore the profound impact of understanding the nervous system in relation to your voice and how you express yourself. They discuss how our nervous system responses influence our ability to communicate and express ourselves, particularly in challenging situations. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, they emphasize the importance of creating safety within ourselves to access our voice and navigate relationships. The conversation also highlights the significance of somatic work and the role of relationships in the healing process, providing listeners with practical tools for nervous system regulation and self-awareness.Takeaways...2025-01-271h 04
Authentically WildEp34: How to Know if You're in an Uplevel & What to DoWe're Back... and more ready than ever to dive in!In this conversation, Tess and Christina update on where they've been and the concept of 'Uplevels' in life. They discuss the challenges and transformations that come with navigating life's changes, the importance of self-awareness, and the tools needed to support oneself through these transitions. The conversation emphasizes the significance of breathwork, emotional healing, and the power of vulnerability in relationships. They also share personal experiences and insights on how to effectively move through Uplevels and what to expect in the future.TakeawaysPersonal growth...2025-01-2046 min
Authentically WildEp33: Parts Work - Creating Peace Within YourselfThere can be a misconception on the healing journey that you are "broken" and need to "change and fix yourself"... but the truth is that you are already whole and complete. Parts Work allows us to see all parts of ourselves - especially the hard and challenging parts - as not only playing an important role, but are absolutely necessary in our healing. When we can learn how to fully support ourselves and provide ALL parts of within us with compassion and love, this is where we see that there is absolutely no change necessary. In today's episode, we dive...2023-10-211h 04
Authentically WildEp32: Navigating Conflict with Your PartnerAll relationships have conflict, and if your's is absent of that you should probably listen to this episode. Conflict can actually deepen your partnership if it is conducted in a healthy way, it can entice open and honest conversation which leads to deeper connection between a couple. Remember relationships are our greatest containers for growth as they mirror our triggers and shadow aspects, so it is natural to brush up against someone you are literally building a life with and having to make decisions with on all facets of life. In today's episode we're diving in to the roadmap around...2023-09-011h 13
Authentically WildEp31: Top 10 Lessons For Your Healing JourneyThere's so much to learn and absorb when you begin your journey. Some call it a healing journey. Some call it a pursuit of self-awareness or coming home to who you authentically are. Regardless of the term used, it's an active journey of learning, self-expansion and growth. In today's episode, Tess and Christina are sharing their top 10 lessons that they have learned on their healing journeys in hopes this will spark some curiosity and leave you with a nudge to explore some of these lessons further in your own life.2023-07-281h 06
Authentically WildEp30: Meeting Your Body's Dis-easeDo you suffer from anxiety, depression or an autoimmune disease? This episode is for you! Follow along as Christina and Tess, hosts of Authentically Wild Podcast, dive into a deeper understanding of dis-ease and what your body might be trying to communicate with you. Get to know our perspective on balance between western medicine, holistic health and of course self responsibility.2023-07-071h 00
Authentically WildEp29: How to Speak Your TruthIn today's episode, we uncover what it means to speak your truth, why this can feel like such a challenge, and what steps you can take to begin exercising this muscle. As usual, Tess and Christina share their own real-life examples they have experienced learning how to speak and embody their own truths and the discomfort yet deep healing and freedom this has created in their lives.We hope that by the end of the episode you are able to see the importance of fully stepping into your truth and how this can create such a positive change within...2023-05-101h 03
Authentically WildEP28: The Importance of Community and SisterhoodIn a world that at times can feel isolating we need to find our way back to creating a sense of community, to establishing deep connections with others and developing containers of support that aid us in stepping into our best and most expansive selves.In today’s episode we interview Heather Jaclyn and Christina, the founders of the Sacred Uprising, an online and in person community which brings together women in sisterhood and creates a space for truth, connection and freedom of expression. The episode also touches on the hard truths about female wounds and coming into alignment with ou...2023-04-211h 14
Authentically WildEp27: Reciprocal Relationships - Where are you giving too much or not enough?Reciprocity is a mutual exchange of time, energy and action between people in relationships or in an area of your life. Research shows that reciprocity is absolutely critical for deep and connective relationships, yet most of us can identify at least one or more relationships in our lives where this energetic exchange is imbalanced. In today's episode, we're exploring why reciprocal relationships are so important and what they offer us and what they cost us - if there isn't an equal energetic exchange. We hope that by the end of this episode, you feel called to take inventory of the...2023-04-1550 min
Authentically WildEp26: Practices for Your JourneyOn this episode Tess and Christina discuss what practices they use in their day to day lives to support them in their mind, body and soul. This is a sequel to Ep5: Tools for your Journey. This discussion gives you a sneak peek into a day in the life of Tess and Christina - they dive deep into what practices are must haves, what are nice to dos and the impacts that both somatic therapy and Breathwork have had for the both of them. If you're looking to gain some practices that help you grow in your personal development journey...2023-03-241h 01
Authentically WildEp25: Surrender - The Hardest Yet Most Important Thing You Will Learn on Your JourneySo many of us seek to control our lives because we don’t like uncertainty.We create schedules, try to control our relationships, our futures, our finances, and sometimes even other people’s reactions as a means to create predictability.But the world around us is so uncertain.And when you really start looking at this, you can see how little control you actually have and that trying to control every aspect of your life is futile. Doing so will only lead you to more stress, anxiety and overall unhappiness.In this...2023-03-0358 min
Authentically WildEp24: What Did You Sign Up For? Soul Contracts and Your Life's JourneyOn this episode, Tess & Christina - hosts of Authentically Wild, interview Gellyahnah Aakhen a soul contracts practitioner who's passion and purpose is helping people find theirs.Gellyahnah explains that before a soul incarnates, it gets to choose quite a bit about the human life it will lead. From parents, to the relationships we will have, the lessons and experiences we have will change from and our soul purpose.Soul contracts, reveal the karma, or challenges you'll be presented with, your unique talents, what your strengths and skills are and your life purpose.Within...2023-02-1757 min
Authentically WildEp23: Is It Your Personality or a Trauma Response?What if there was a profound difference in your "personality" and your TRUE essence?What if your personality and the way you are showing up in the world is just a collection of your experiences, both good and challenging? And that your "identity" might actually be protective mechanisms you had to forge in order to feel safe, be seen and essentially, navigate the world?There's a distinct difference between personality and true essence. One is something that is created to move through the world safely - it is constantly evolving based on your experiences and...2023-01-2052 min
Authentically WildEp22: Are You a Cycle Breaker?If you've read a self help book, been on social media or perused a TED talk you may have heard the term cycle breaker. If that term didn't resonate with you then it might after this episode. Today Christina and I are going to dive deep into what constitutes a person to be a cycle breaker, sharing unqiue experiences from our lives so you can see for yourself if this is a path you are on or want to travel down. A word of caution it is not for the faint of heart, it's a hard path... but then...2023-01-0759 min
Authentically WildEp21: Astrology, Birth Charts and Understanding Your Life PurposeFor centuries, astrology was at the heart of science, medicine, philosophy, and magic. But in today's modern world, many of us only interact with astrology by way of our horoscopes. Experts in this field, like our guest today, believe that the stars and the study of astrology, offer boundless insight well beyond our 'sun' signs. In today's episode, Tess and Christina dive deep with their guest, Emily Fehr, in order to gain a stronger understanding of astrology and natal (birth) charts and how they can impact your understanding about yourself and your life's purpose.If you are...2022-12-231h 06
Authentically WildEp20: Tess's Journey through the Rockbottom of InfidelityJoin us for Tess's first ever solo episode! She shares her journey of choosing herself in her life brought on by the rockbottom of infidelity through her marriage. She opens up about the many experiences she's had a long the way, who have shaped who she is, and how diving into these pieces have been integral on her healing journey. This episode will truly help you understand how rockbottoms are a womb for rebirth,2022-11-1159 min
Authentically WildEp19: Healing Past Trauma Through Somatic WorkWe’ve all been there… when you feel like you’ve healed through something but you still feel the weight of it. Or maybe it rears its’ ugly head when you least expect it. Perhaps it was a breakup with the person you thought was “the one”, a big confrontation with a family member, maybe even abuse or an isolated traumatic event in your life. One of the reasons for this, is that we can’t talk our way out of trauma. We have to feel and process it and this is why somatic body work is so critical on your healin...2022-10-2857 min
Authentically WildEp18: Christina's Spiritual JourneyHow does one go from being a complete skeptic to a full mystic? As Christina will share it's a lot more about unlearning societal conditioning and tuning into the present, to become open to what's truly inside of you. In this episode, Christina dives deep into her spiritual journey from non-spiritual to who she is today, the modern day healer and intuitive. Through her story, she explains the first signs she noticed of spirit trying to communicate to her and what tools and practices she used to strengthen her spiritual 'muscles' - which she believes...2022-10-131h 09
Authentically WildEp17: The Process of ManifestationWhat if your beliefs and thoughts were the key to anything you wanted in life? New behaviours, new house, a different relationship, more patience, you name it. But did you know your thoughts and feelings control your reality through the energetic vibration they put out into the world? Today we’re digging into the process of manifestation – what it is, how you prepare for it, and how you practice it – to create the life you’ve always been destined for.2022-09-291h 01
Authentically WildEp16: Moving Towards a Conscious RelationshipOver the last century the purpose of relationships has changed drastically. We are no longer marrying to create a business relationship (ie. you go make money, I will raise our children, food, shelter security) or even in a friendship, most of us don’t want a surface level connection. Modern relationships go beyond biological/surface level needs and are jumping into the realm of emotional and spiritual connection and growth with one another.The problem with this new dynamic, is most of us have not been taught how to do this, although our souls are longing for it...2022-08-101h 02
Authentically WildEp15: How the Grief of Your Relationship is Holding You BackMost of us have experienced loss and the grief following it in some form throughout our lives and if it hasn’t yet, it will find you too - it’s inevitable. There is both conventional which would stem from the death of a loved one, but also unconventional grief which could surface through the ending of a relationship, the failure of a business or career, the list goes on. Some situations are easier to recover from and some are so devastating it feels like your whole life has been brought to a standstill. Today, Christina and Tess use thei...2022-07-2046 min
Authentically WildEp14: Are You Taking Responsibility in Your Relationships?Self responsibility is not practiced often enough in relationship dynamics because it is easier to blame external factors for our situations and our feelings. Accepting fault or admitting improvement is needed, in some way is like blaming ourselves, as if we deliberately messed things up or acted a certain way. But This is not the case. A lot of the ways we show up are just unhealed wounds, or behaviour patterns we have witnessed throughout our lives.This episode is an empowering reminder that you have control over how you show up in your relationships, and what...2022-06-2251 min
Authentically WildEp13: The Truth of PerfectionismBeing a perfectionist can look like on the outside as having it all together, being able to always get the job done, and experience great success and achievement. But in reality, it's a coping mechanism typically used to shield us from the pain of not feeling worthy enough and accepted. It is a false sense of identity and a mask used to construct a life that we feel others will approve of. In this episode, Christina and Tess discuss what exactly is perfectionism, how it's a coping mechanism, and as always, dig deep into their own personal experiences.2022-06-0940 min
Authentically WildEp12: Dysregulation and MotherhoodMotherhood is challenging all in itself, but when you pair it with a dysregulated nervous system it can feel crippling and fully overwhelming.Nervous system dystregulation can effect every area of your life, and can become intensely highetned as you venture into parenthood.Today we are chatting about discovering our own dysregulation and what that look liked as we entered the ring of motherhood and more inportantly what we have learned that can help you regulate your nervous system so that you can get the most our of your experiences, especially those with your kids.2022-05-2541 min
Authentically WildEp11: BoundariesIn order to have the life you truly want, you have to be able to not only know WHAT you want but also be able to speak and embody this energy. Cue, boundaries. How your life plays out is significantly tied to what you're able to say "yes" to and what you're able to say "no" to. Having boundaries is absolutely critical not only for your mental health but also your self-worth and ability to live the life you dream of. In this episode, Tess and Christina dive into all things boundaries - what are the different types of...2022-05-1138 min
Authentically WildEp10: How to Step into Your Truth and Empower YourselfThe world is full of people afraid of their voice, their power. We push away the right to stand out and be strong for the sake of belonging. To do this we devalue our ideas, we learn to always stay with the masses - to always say ‘Yes’ - regardless of wanting to say no, we learn not to love ourselves in order to gain the love of others, we disapprove of our inner truth in order to get approval from outside of us.Today’s episode is a really special one for us, it’s our first in...2022-04-271h 01
Authentically WildEp9: Healing Through PatternsSome make us, some break us. PATTERNS. In this episode we explore how patterns have shown up in our lives and how recognizing these patterns has been key in both of our healing journeys. 2022-04-1354 min
Authentically WildEp8: Ebbs and Flows of RelationshipsToday we're talking all relationships - Friendship, marriage, family, long term partnerships...Each relationship you have plays a different role in your life. Perhaps some serve a single purpose and then they’re gone, some may be life long friends - where you’re always connected, always learning, teaching and going through life’s phases together, and some can fit in the middle - those relationships that you pick up right where you left off.But too often we find ourselves trying to maintain relationships that are no longer serving us, or relationships that just aren’t...2022-04-0739 min
Authentically WildEp7: Are You Codependent?On today’s episode we’re talking about what codependency is and we’re going deep into how this holds us back and what it creates in our lives and relationships. This has been a game changer realization for both Tess and Christina and we think it will be for you too.If any of these describe you than press play:You put everyone else's needs before your own, you have a hard time telling people what you really want (what restaurant, what activities...)You rely on others for decision making/approval before making...2022-03-2537 min
Authentically WildEp 6: How Trauma Manifests in the BodyWhat if our past experiences and traumatic events were showing up physically in our bodies? Energy cannot be created nor destroyed and many believe stuck energy can show up as physical/psychological ailments. Join us as we dive deep into Tess's battle with auto-immune disease and Christina's exploration of ADHD. This episode will cover run ins with the medical system and what other key pieces we might not be addressing which could aid in our healing journey.2022-03-1652 min
Authentically WildEp5: Tools for Your JourneyLooking to make some changes? Wanting to jump into meditation or spirituality but not sure where to start? Then this episode is for you, consider it our playbook for where to begin.In today's episode (Part 1) we dive into our favourite podcasts, books, card decks and other tools that have been transformative on our journeys, next week (Part 2) will cover all of the practices we have tried and what a day in each of our lives looks like with these practices integrated.List of Tools DiscussedPodcastsMark Groves Podcast...2022-03-0250 min
Authentically WildEp4: Self-BetrayalSelf Betrayal...it's the death of a thousand cuts. Self Betrayal can look like people pleasing, sabotaging yourself, not validating your experience, hiding who we are from fear of not being accepted, the list is long -- and although each small action is insignificant in it's entirety, over a lifetime it can fully detach us from who we are.Everyone wants to jump to self-trust and self-love but the bridge there is to get to know yourself... I mean you wouldn't establish trust with a stranger right? and therein lies the key -- to trust...2022-02-2336 min
Authentically WildEp3: The Mother WoundAn unhealed mother wound can manifest into adulthood in the following ways:a lack of boundaries, can't say 'no'constant fear of judgementcomparisonitisyou sacrifice your dreams/wants for someone elseco-dependent (this one is a big!)low self-worth (this could look like negative self talk)self-sabotageIt's our strongest bond - the bond between a child and a mother. They are our lifeline, our survival depends on them (both literally in the womb and figuratively as we grow up as children).2022-02-1651 min
Authentically WildEp2: Why We Resist ChangeDo you find yourself wanting to make changes in your life? Maybe it's to exercise regularly, maybe it's to leave a toxic relationship, whatever it is - taking action and actually changing can be paralyzing for most. Join us as we unpack just what's at play when we start moving towards change, what can help you move through that uncomfortable transition period and hear more about our personal stories moving through our own experiences2022-02-0937 min
Authentically WildEp1: Rock Bottoms & Spiritual AwakeningsWe've all been there, a big traumatic event or a number of compounding experiences in life that sends us on a whirlwind of emotions, where we feel we will never recover. If you've ever felt that you've arrived at that place, perhaps you even keep repeating the same patterns, then this episode is for you.We've heard the terms - rock bottom, mid-life crisis, etc - those serve to correct our course and get us back to our authentic self. Join us as we dive into the purpose and explanation of what rock bottoms and spiritual awakenings...2022-01-3138 min
Authentically WildAuthentically Wild TrailerAre you living the life you truly desire? are you fully embodying who you authentically are? perhaps you don't even know. Join Tess and Christina, creators and co-hosts of Authentically Wild, as they dive into topics from relationships, motherhood, trauma, to of course all things spirituality. This trailer gives a sneak peek of what to expect from upcoming episodes.2022-01-2201 min