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Hey everyone! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’re probably familiar with my six-month struggle with Perioral Dermatitis.In short, Perioral Dermatitis is defined as a dry, red rash that is sometimes flakey and itchy around the mouth, nose & chin. It can occasionally spread upwards toward the eyesI discovered through sharing my journey that many of my readers have done form of this or facial eczema as well. I wanted to share what I’ve been doing and what has worked for me.In the blog post on my site, I’ll share before and after photos of my PD along the way.The products I’m using currently are the Osmia Black Clay Facial Soap and I alternate between Erbaviva Sunscreen and Avene Cicalfate Cream. I also mention food intolerance testing so stay tuned for my collaboration with Everlywell and we can take a 96-food test together — there will be a discount code for you!Affiliate links are present in this post

I know it’s been a few months since I’ve released a podcast episode, but I’ve been dealing with what I feel like is a pretty important chapter of my life and I would like to share that with you.This is a very personal update for me, but this is also the kind of stuff that I enjoy sharing and connecting with other people on. I definitely have felt self-conscious regarding my lack of episodes this year, and I’ve been sitting on my hands waiting for our studio to be set up again (we’ve moved it from one room to another), waiting for my schedule with a toddler to feel more secure so I can interview guests, etc. Essentially, I’ve come to the conclusion that not everything needs to be an absolutely perfect scenario for things to be done, and I’m in a space where sharing and getting this done period feels important for me.With all that said, I did record this episode with my iPhone headset during Phoenix’s nap last week, so you will hear a sound machine in the background and I believe a train going by at some point.Nothing groundbreaking in this episode, just trying to share my personal experience with overwhelm, postpartum anxiety and my first experience with depressive tendencies and thought patterns.Also, want to note that I’m doing really really good as of a couple of weeks ago, and I feel like I’m in a good place to share and hold space for you if maybe this is something you suspect you’re going through. Counseling is on the horizon for me, I’m just kind of doing the insurance dance and making sure I find someone that works for me. I’m not a doctor, but I think it’s safe to say that if you’re struggling and are in a position to get counseling — do it! I went to counseling for a few years and it was so so helpful for me.I would like to get into the habit of sharing more on my podcast and starting up interviews again. I’ll most likely be doing more solo episodes in the meantime so feel free to send me episode topics! Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast if you like it!

SHOW NOTESCheck out The Birth Hour | Apple Podcasts | Instagram | Website | PatreonYou can check out my episode on the Birth Hour here (Episode #241| Processing Miscarriage + Rainbow Baby Homebirth)We talk about the episode: Double Rainbow Babies: Lesbian Couple Delivers 3 Days ApartWe reference her friend Jenna's Stillbirth and Rainbow Baby Birth StoriesWe also mention the episode: Transgender Pregnant Dad Shares his Pregnancy and Birth StoryBryn is working with Young Living Essential Oils to bring knowledge and quality oils to you! If you want to learn more and just see how adorable her and her kiddos are, you can find them here on BumptoBabyEssentials on IG.We chat about her Know Your Options Childbirth Education Course and she also offers a Back 2 Work Breastfeeding CourseLastly, she mentions the Resources tab on her site which couldn't make it easier! Have fun browsing all the info!

S H O W N O T E S- You can find my mom’s personal IG here.- You can find my parents’ jewelry account here. Peas & Carrots Silver | you can DM them for custom orders!

Show Notes:FIND AYESHA ON INSTAGRAMAyesha loves Taco More in AustinWe talk about Ayesha's involvement with brands like Girl Forward, Seek Refuge and her job at Lake Flato

What's that smell?!! Can't you smell that smellllllll.Ahh. The sweet scent of a new episode with a GUEST and not just me. So happy to bring you this episode with the lovely Jessica Hilzey of @KeepBreathingMama on Instagram, as we discuss her experience with birth trauma and how healing from both of her births affected everything from her relationship with food to sex.How did I meet Jess? Well, honestly, I never have. Sad! We are kindred veggie mamas living in separate states (she's in Grand Rapids, Michigan) and she has really opened my eyes (and ears) to conversations surrounding gentle parenting, lactation, birth, vaccinations, and so much more. She has a genuine voice and really has taken the time to answer my questions in the past, so I just want to share her with the masses!Announcements from me include how I changed my Instagram handle after TWO YEARS of being @Wldrnessa and really taking on that title. Will it change the blog name? I'm not sure yet. Stay tuned on the podcast for updates.

Another SOLO episode -- sorry, peoples. We're getting there. Trying to stay consistent with the podcast > trying to book guests. Plus! I've received SO many questions on the new Question feature on IG stories. So. I'm tackling a few of those.

Hello, dolls! It's been a seriously crazy few weeks and this is literally just me checking in to say I haven't forgotten about the podcast. I want to interview all the deliciously amazing mamas and entrepreneurs but first I have to take care of myself and my family. With that being said, I can absolutely carve out thirty minutes during P's nap time to bring you a little TMI episode about myself. In this episode I discuss a move to TX, our finances (kinda) and my recent Instagram DM break. Feeling good. Please listen, or not, but please do and don't unsubscribe just yet. Good stuff is coming!

Hey everyone! Long time, no see -- er, read? Today, I'm committing to releasing my first podcast episode of the year, kicking off Season two with a special Ask Me Anything episode. You asked, I answered. No, really. I honestly did my best to answer to most common questions I get on my IG -- we talk everything from sex to what I'm feeding Phoenix to how I currently view sponsored content.  I've honestly been so rough one myself when it comes to when to start the podcast and what the perfect chance will be like. Turns out, there's no time like the present, and I'm sick of putting it off! Let me know if you like these more personal episodes. Personally, I can't wait to have guests on the show to chat all things wellness and entrepreneurship.  Please subscribe and leave a review for this episode! xoxo

source: shareloveeverywhere.com Hello, hello! I guess I'm back, baby! Though, I didn't really mean to take a break. In the intro of this podcast, you'll hear me share a bit about why it is that I've become a bit of a recluse this past month and a half (maybe even three) so I won't spoil everything in this post. That's right --- plug in those headphones now that you've been teased!I will, however, go ahead and introduce my friend and lovely podcast guest, Ashley Reale of Love Everywhere, a company and brand that focuses on literally spreading love like butter across the world. How does she do it? Whether it's through inspiring cards, printable downloads from her site, or her inspiring posts on IG, Ashley keeps her message clear and caring. Did I mention her and her husband have conjured up an even sweeter way to make people's days? That's right! They've established a beautiful new concept called The Nicest Thing which is a documentary series they'll make while traveling the country. You can read more below...PLEDGE TO HER KICKSTARTER HERE! Only 3 days left! instagram.com/shareloveeverywhere Just a little info on the purpose of their Kickstarter for The Nicest Thing:The Nicest Thing is a 12 episode documentary series and cross county US tour asking people from all walks of life one simple question: "What's the nicest thing someone has done for you?" Our world needs to hear stories of triumph, of celebration, of bright-hearts working hard to make this planet a kinder place. In a country that seems so divided, we will show that with love in our hearts we’re really not all that different.This project was inspired by my company, Love Everywhere—a kindness company that has left over 12,000 hand written, hand stamped, and hand numbered notes of encouragement hidden in plain sight for strangers to find. (More about Love Everywhere below!) The Nicest Thing is the next step in sharing Love Everywhere, and we need your help to make it a reality!We will embark on the ultimate road trip, and work hand in hand with our Love Everywhere community across the US, doing pop up events designed to celebrate kindness and hope through local partnerships with boutiques, coffee shops and organizations. We’ll celebrate what’s right in our communities while sharing stories of hope and encouragement. Our signature Love Everywhere cards will be on hand for folks to write and distribute, creating a movement of love at the local level.The Nicest Thing will inspire us all to share love and kindness each day in simple ways, with friends and strangers alike. This tour and video series will prove that love speaks loudest—and if we let it, love’s unifying power can be the very force that brings us together. SHOW NOTESFollow Ashley's Instagram | Like Love Everywhere on FB | Retweet her on Twitter | Follow along on her Pinterest PLEDGE TO HER KICKSTARTER HERE!

I'm so pumped up to announce that we have another returning guest to the podcast! Who's that, you ask? No other than the pilates and self-care expert, Amanda Gyuran. In our first episode together, Amanda introduces herself and explains the way she found pilates, began incorporating intuitive exercise into her daily life, and growing so so connected with her body. I highly recommend taking a listen to that one prior to this episode if you haven't yet heard it! In this episode, Amanda and I discuss her incredible upcoming Pilates Playshop Retreat, and the incredible offer she is extending to the listeners of the podcast! That's 15% off the price of her retreat.  How does this retreat stand out from others you may have seen? Though I'll let Amanda really go into it in the episode, she explains that this retreat is a self-care sleepover, with intuitive movement, nature play, sound healing therapy, connecting with your feminine, all nourishing meals, and lodging included. Did I mention it's in Encinitas, California? If you didn't know, it looks like this. View the show notes for the special link!

In the meantime, you're going to thoroughly enjoy this episode with Lee Hersh of FitFoodieFinds, a food and fitness blog dedicated to finding a balanced approach to a healthy lifestyle, and Healthy Glow Collective, a recent collaborative online wellness space brought to you by Lee and Monique (from Ambitious Kitchen).  With the Healthy Glow Collective, you can sign up to be included in their Facebook community, and also purchase your own copy of the Healthy Glow Guide to kickstart your wellness routine. As you'll hear in the podcast episode, the mission behind the Healthy Glow Co is for people to feel their best from the inside out and really have a good time while doing so.

Last week, I tempted you all with a pretty delectable truffle recipe from The First Mess Cookbook,  getting you somewhat acquainted with the author, Laura Wright, and what she's serving up. This week, she's debuting on the podcast, chatting with me on everything from why she chooses a plant-based lifestyle to how her cookbook came into fruition.  Oh, and did I mention her cookbook is available everywhere TOMORROW? This book is unlike most plant-based cookbooks because Laura starts the book by really breaking down what materials and basic ingredients you need to have as a staple in your kitchen before you even begin. She helps readers lay the groundwork for always having delicious food on hand by helping them stock their pantry with whole grains, nuts, seeds & legumes, as well as keep fresh produce in their fridge. Not only does this approach make plant-based eating seem easy and achievable but also fun and exciting! I first heard a whisper of Laura's work and blog through our mutual friend, Jessica Murnane, whose cookbook I featured a few weeks ago. I was so intrigued by their conversations together on Jess's podcast, and I really began vibing with this girl's personality. I didn't wait long before I started reaching out to her on social media and then email, sealing her fate as a guest on my podcast!  Her approach to wellness is so refreshing, honest, and loving, keeping her primary focus on living a balanced lifestyle rather than always eating perfectly. We had a great time, and this conversation really flows like a chat between two friends. You're going to love it.

In this week's episode, I chat with one of my good friend Maddy Moon on the difference between masculine energy and feminine energy and how they both play rolls in relationships. We discuss our own personal experiences and discuss ways to soften and truly embody your feminine essence without sacrificing and of your worth or ability. Maddy is exclusively offering my squad a very generous $100 off her Confidence Revival Retreat! Join her at the Kripalu Center for Yoga May 14-18 for this life-changing experience -- did I mention it's all-inclusive?! Visit the show notes on the site for more info!

This week's episode is with the lovely Libby Crow. She's not only the sweetest person I've ever chatted with (legitimately sweet and caring, not just polite), she's also got a keen eye for all things entrepreneurial. Libby has been everything from an elementary teacher to a fitness and nutrition coach, and has landed in her niche: business coaching. That's right, Libby is in the process of launching her very own site to help you get your business off the ground and be your own boss. She assists in helping develop content for programs, courses, and helps you with a proper framework that flows naturally and authentically to your clients. Sound like something you're interested in? Peep this episode, and learn more about this inspiring ball of light! 

Isabel is a coach and speaker who helps women stop feeling crazy around food. She works intimately with women who struggle to get their faces out of the bottom of the brownie pan after depriving themselves of all sweets and junk food. She helps women quit diet mentality and embrace who they are, the shit in their lives, and how it applies to their food. She gets real, and it's incredible. ​So, this is a big one. This is a hugely informative/eye-opening episode, and I can't wait for you to throw your headphones on and dive in. Fuck headphones. Hook this shit up to two giant speakers, and blast it off the rooftops. We're getting real with Isabel Foxen Duke on diet-binge mentality, why emotional eating isn't necessarily a bad thing, and what we're actually seeing in the media and how it's influencing the way we perceive ourselves. As I mention in the beginning of the episode, I've been a huge fan of Isabel's work for quite sometime now, and I was so pumped to flow with her on some of these important and deep-ass topics. You guys already know how much I like to talk about body image and food! I don't want to keep you too long reading this blog post, so I'll let you dive right in! SHOW NOTES 2:15 Wilder Wellness Announcement | 6:12 Isabel on who she is and what she does / her story | 12:00 intuitive eating feeling "diety" | 16:30 why emotional eating can help you | 21:00 do women just diet to feel like they're a part of something | 24:00 how the media affects men and women | 41:42 women are looking for someone to tell them they're okay | 42:15 there is no right or wrong way to eat, EVEN if your body wants pizza or nourishing foods | 44:05 Health bloggers not actually being orthorexic when they're intuitively choosing nourishing foods | 48:00 Health at Every Size and why BMI is bullshit | 57:00 Isabel's free video training series | 1:00:00 quick fire round! | Where to find Isabel: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Site Isabel's articles on Refinery 29 & Mindbodygreen & The Huffington Post Ashley Graham, the plus-size model we talk about toward the end of the podcast Want to stop feeling crazy around food? Learn more about working with Isabel 1:1!

Hello, my loves! I know so many of you have been staying tuned on all things the podcast has been doing so far this year, but I also know so many of you are NEW! If this is your first time here, welcome! This interview was definitely a game-changer, and I think it answers a lot of questions you might have regarding Buti Yoga, spirituality, and much more. On a side note, my lucky number is #15, so I knew this episode was going to be lit AF. Have you figured out who I'm talking about yet? That's right! The founder of Buti Yoga, Neria Collective, the Break Method, the list goes on and on... B I Z Z I E G O L D | Show Notes: 3:50 My journey with Buti yoga | 7:12 Bizzie on who she is and what she does | 8:30 Neria Collective | 15:15 Comparing Neria Collective to spiritual "gurus" | 25:00 How Neria fits in even if you have a religious practice | 27:30 Buti vs Neria in spirituality | 31:20 Why Buti isn't cultural appropriation | 37:30 BREAK Method | 43:50 Outro and a couple final words from me to checkout my new Shop where I link all of my favorite things! - The Fallacy of Transcendence Neria Collective: Instagram | Website | Sign up now! | Facebook Bizzie & Break Method: Instagram | Website | Sign up for the course now! | Sign up for the webinar! | Facebook Buti Yoga: Instagram | Website | Facebook | Become a teacher! | Video Membership!

This episode is absolutely essential to beginning this year on the right foot. I had the honor of talking with the honest and talented Lu Uhrich on my *first ever* Skype video interview for the podcast! It was beyond cool; it genuinely felt as if we were hanging out and just shooting this shit about the diet and fitness industry, why women are already perfect, and how we don't need a New Year's Resolution to fill fulfilled this month.

Hello, darlings! So, this week I'm changing things up a bit and just answering your questions. I feel like I get so many questions surrounding very similar topics, and I think this is the best way for you to get what you're looking for! In this episode, I answer a very popular question surrounding...HOW TO GET UNSTUCK WHEN YOU'RE IN A RUT Whether it's the holiday season, a recent trauma, or work drama that's got you feeing stuck, this episode could help pull you out and light that fire that will propel you forward.I answer several other questions, including:my skincare regimewhy intuitive movement can help youhaving a morning/nighttime ritualconnecting and supporting your partnerDon't miss this week's episode! If you have any questions and want an answer on the podcast, just email me at wldrnessa@gmail.com or submit your questions via Instagram.Show Notes:-I mention this podcast episode with Amanda Gyuran surrounding intuitive exercise.-I mention Maddy Moon's podcast where she covers communication and relationships.-I mention relationships and connecting, and intuitive movement with Carly Morgan Gross in this podcast.-I mention "done not perfect" from the first podcast-Where to get my No Worries Reboot on sale for just $12! No Worries Reboot 19.99 WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE.I think we’ve all experienced those times where we’re traveling home from a wild vacation or a party weekend and we feel not-so-awesome. Maybe a prickly headache, cravings for salty snacks or sweet treats, and body stiffness. We feel inflammation all over and we know there’s no way we’re walking away from a much-needed fun time with some not-so-fun consequences.Maybe you’re coming off of a really restrictive diet, saw no results, and realize your relationship with your body is a little strained. Maybe you just want a little help with realigning your system, resting, feeling energized and satiated.As a firm believer in balance, I realize some people accept these unpleasant side-effects as a fair trade for drinking with friends, hitting up their favorite pizza places, and lounging by the pool for a few days. I also believe that some of us run our bodies to the edge (myself included!) and when we unwind, we give zero fucks. This can feel rewarding and freeing in the moment, don’t get me wrong, but overdoing it isn’t always best.Regardless if you’ve overdone it this weekend, or you just wanted this guide as a preventative measure for future occurrences of you not feeling your best, I’ve got you covered with tips and plant-based recipes to help you feel divine in no time!Snag this 10-Day Guide to feeling your calmest, most confident self! *This is not a vegan guide. I do include eggs in these recipes, and keep everything whole-food based. Everything can be modified!10% of all sales go toward the ACLU -How to donate to the podcast: LOVE THE POD? DONATE!

Hey, my loves! As many of you know, I've been on a bit of a hiatus (miscarriage, election, etc.), but I'M BACK AND READY TO PARTY! Ready to start the Sexy Self-Care party with Carly Morgan Gross, that is. So, this is another one of those babes I'm completely obsessed with. I fan-girled rather hard when Carly messaged me randomly one day in response to a silly Instagram story I posted. I kind of freaked out. You see, Carly is such a unique and inspiring beacon of love and hope. She encourages self-care, self-discovery, and self-love through a multitude of avenues, always reminding us that our physical bodies are merely a piece of the puzzle that is our entire existence. We are so much MORE! Take her bio for example: Hi, beauty. I'm Carly. I'm a Mind-Body Nutritionist, Self-Care Alchemist, and Self-Love Coach. I help sensitive souls feel at home in their bodies and at peace with food. (PS: your sensitivity is your greatest gift!) I guide women out of binging behaviors + body shaming and into their innate wisdom, intuition, and divine nature. I’ll also help you say goodbye to the diet-restrict-binge-emotional-eating rollercoaster and teach you how to turn your food into (quite delicious) medicine so that you can feel free and at ease from within. Ultimately: I will help you feel damn good: from the inside out. Want that? Her perspective is so refreshing, and it really resonates with me. When she encounters clients struggling with food and body-image, she encourages intuitive eating. Of course, we hear people talk about that all the time on the podcast! However, she also believes that there is nothing inherently wrong with eating nurturing whole foods, plant-based superfoods, as a means to thoroughly nourish your vessel. I feel like that's somewhat rare in the world of body-positivity, because it can translate to some people as a type of restriction. When you think of these healthful and glorious foods as inclusive instead of restrictive, then you can really shift your perspective, and change the way your body feels. You can even thrive on these foods! Okay, okay, we don't just talk about food. Like, we hardly talk about it compared to the topic of sexuality and sensuality. What?! We're talkin' about SEX, baby --- and you're going to love it. Want to know how to harness and embrace your feminist, and how that does NOT make you less of a woman (or a feminist for that matter), you absolutely have to tune into this episode. You're going to love it!

Gala is an author, speaker, teacher, and overall badass from New Zealand, though she currently resides in New York City. Gala's journey began much like any of our own, struggling with food and feeling unhappy and dissatisfied in her body. Through tapping (EFT), Gala was able to cure herself of her eating disorder, and move forward to make ripples in the way others feel and care about themselves. She has since created numerous courses and methods to helping women take care of themselves, aiding them with tools they can implement and change their lives for good! I'm sure you heard me preach about her book Radical Self-Love a few months ago, and I cannot wait to share all of the incredible and juicy bits of inspiration she gives us in this podcast episode. In fact, I think I should just refuse to go any further with this description... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW!

So, as some of you may have noticed, I've posted several times about my love for my brand new free leggings from Girlfriend Collective -- a sustainable, fair-trade brand which is offering women a chance to try out their product for just the cost of shipping. Literally, all you have to do is pay $20 shipping and share the word with your friends via Facebook to get your own personal pair of these luxury boutique leggings. Welllll, I had the honor of speaking with one of the founders and the Creative Director of the brand, Ellie Dinh, on this week's podcast episode! Ellie explains how the brand came to be, and gives us some unique insight on working side-by-side with her husband, Quang, whom she founded the company with. With the help of several other masterminds, the couple was able to bring Girlfriend to life and make these free leggings available to the masses. This podcast episode is brought to you by Sunbasket, an incredible, whole-food meal service which vastly helps me out on nights I don't feel like cooking. To claim a special discount of $30 your first order, go to the show notes for this episode: wldrnessa.com/wilderpodcast

Amanda Gyuran is a certified Eating Psychology Coach and Pilates Instructor who helps women transform their relationship with food and fitness. Clients learn to ditch the diets, restriction, and self-sabotage while finding pleasure in all areas of life. Amanda works with women worldwide to create personalized mind body nutrition programs that focus on body acceptance, all while achieving and setting goals in a loving, nourishing way. After moving to Manhattan to pursue a career as a fashion designer at the early age of 18, Amanda began consuming the message of rail-thin perfectionism as the ideal look of her chosen industry -- resulting in a bout of exercise addiction and loss of interest in her art all together. She began pursuing health coaching, eating psychology, and through working with her own coach, she was able to rebuild and restore her relationship with her body and movement. She inspires women everyday with daily inspiration via her Instagram captions, or one-on-one with her life-changing coaching programs. I'm not going to spoil of of the juicy shizz we cover in this episode, because I want you to listen to the entire thing and soak it all in! You're absolutely going to want to listen to this every day, or possibly take notes to read and affirm just how incredible your body already is. In this episode, we also briefly talk about my decision to re-incorporate eggs and now sprouted wheat into my diet (after three years living gluten-free). That being said, if this is something you've been wanting to do as well, Amanda gives some excellent tips for taking it slow and moving forward in the powerful experimentation that is listening to our bodies. Pretty delicious, huh?! ;)

Honestly, I don't even know where to begin with this week's guest. To say she's changed my life would be an understatement, seeing as she's one of the main reasons I started the Wilder Podcast in the first place! Can you guess who I'm talking about?! Uh, yeah. The one. The only. M A D D Y M O O N Over the past few years, Maddy Moon has impacted thousands of women through her Mind Body Musings podcast, private coaching, books, courses, retreats, videos, blog posts, and more. She's traveled the world, interviewed countless influential and inspiring guests, and made a career for herself by pursuing her passions. Obviously, this lifestyle didn't happen overnight! In this podcast, Maddy lets you in on some pivotal tips that transformed her life and her relationship with money, her business, the way she stays grateful, and more. Though I initially discovered Maddy through her work with eating disorders and developing a healthy relationship with your body, I've loved the recent shift she's made to her brand. She's diving deeper into the reasons we use, abuse, push, pull, grasp, reach, soothe ourselves, substances, and partners. She's getting into the real shit and drawing inspiration from many different realms and walks of life. Dont just take my word for it! Check it this episode and be looking for my episode on HER podcast soon! Show Notes: Find Maddy Moon through all of her social media channels and more! Site | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter She told me (and you) to go follow Julie Bower and see how she balances her different interests so flawlessly. Money, A Lovestory The Suddle Art of Not Giving A Fuck Don't forget to check out her brand new FREEDOM LOUNGE to transform your life! That delcious lemon poppyseed cake she was talking about, and don't forget the ice cream!

Hey, everyone! So, I mentioned on Instagram that I was taking questions for a Q&A-style podcast episode, and this is the result! I ended up just choosing and focusing on two questions. One being: What are the pros and cons of getting married young? What obstacles did you face? What was the resistance from your family if any? How did you deal with that? Any advice? #2: How do you stay motivated? These are two questions I could probably speak on in depth for hours, but I kept this a little tame. Please know that these are just my experiences and personal views on these subjects. I know that some of what I'm speaking on in this episode is controversial and you may not agree with my stance, but that's totally fine. I'm TOTALLY fine with that. There isn't really much to put in the show notes other than the book I mentioned by Gala Darling, which you can find here. Love you all so much! Let me know what you think of this episode! xoxo KD

I think I can successfully say I fully geeked out during this interview. Much like the last episode with Katie Dalebout, I've been obsessing over this week's guest's work for a bit now, and I think this conversation was loaded with juicy stuff. You know who I'm talking about. Yeah. I'm talking about the woman wellness weirdo, Jessica Murnane. Some of you may remember a few months ago I shared a blog post listing off my current favorite podcasts, and you may remember a specifically incredible one called the One Part Podcast by Jessica Murnane. If you missed that post and haven't gotten into her pod, now's your chance to learn more about her before you dive in! Already stay plugged into Jessica's work? Then you're definitely going to love this discussion we had regarding everything from body image and endometriosis, to some shit that's been going down in the world and why we should raise our voices. Jessica's blog, One Part Plant stems from the concept that every single one of us can benefit from making even the smallest shifts toward a plant-based lifestyle. In her case, she's found that eating plant-based has helped reduce her symptoms from stage IV endometriosis, and though she recognizes that everyone is different, I think we both can agree that there are seemingly infinite benefits to incorporating more plants into your diet. Lucky for us, Jessica is sharing even more of her scrumptious and creative (yet simple) plant-based recipes in her upcoming cookbook, which she speaks a lot about in this episode! Yay! Personally, I've been drawn to Jessica's story since last May. I was curled up on my couch with tears streaking my face and a smoldering heating pad smushed against my pelvis as I desperately Googled "foods for endometriosis pain and balancing hormones". As I share in this podcast episode, I continued to her site where I found Laura Miller of Raw. Vegan. Not. Gross smiling back at me. One of my favorite food bloggers! Froobs! I was instantly hooked. I don't want to overwhelm you with a lengthy introduction, because I absolutely want you to jump right into this episode and become mildly to moderately obsessed with Jessica.

Well, I don't even know where to start with this episode. I guess I could start by explaining how deeply my girl crush for this week's guest runs. Katie Dalebout is an author, podcast host, beautiful human, and claims she's not an expert at anything but that she's simply an enthusiast of a bunch of things --- so, I suppose you can imagine it's a little tricky to pinpoint who she is in just a few words. As I mention to Katie in this episode, she may not know it but I've spent at least 50 hours at her side, going on walks and cooking as she interviews dozens of talented and inspiring women through my headphones. I genuinely had a hard time even asking her the right questions for those of you who've never heard of her! I definitely encourage you subscribe and take a listen to her podcast. I was just listening to her #117th episode, so you have a ton of material to dive into! This year, she published her first book Let it Out: A Journey Through Journaling which is an amazing tool she's created to simplify and demystify the ominous practice of journaling, making its well-touted ability to impact your self-growth much easier. I'm no mega-journaler, so this in an excellent opportunity for me to incorporate some serious shifts in my nightly practice. Hell, I might even take her word for it and start different journals for different topics! Who knows. I'm not going to say too much on here, because I don't really like to take up too much of your time you could be spending listening to our conversation, but I will inform you that this is the longest podcast episode I've done so far. I'm trying to keep things within an hour, but this episode was just too delicious and packed with incredible things to edit anything out. You just get it all. I also had a shit-load of questions prepared for Katie, but I didn't really use them. This was an unscripted piece of magic that really left me feeling wickedly refreshed. We even had a few moments of the record that really shook things up for me. She's just so breathtakingly inspiring and understanding of a few not-so-awesome things I've been dealing with that I don't share with the world-wide-web.

Hey, everyone! Um, it's August. Is this a joke? So many amazing things are taking place this year so far, and I can't believe I'm saying this but...the year is basically over. Well, not really. I'm so stoked to share with you some exclusive insight into the amazing life of my sister-in-law, Sherri DuPree-Bemis. She's not only an insanely talented musician for the band Eisley, but she's also a passionate mother, hilarious wife, and overall badass human. In this podcast, Sherri and I dive deep into her relationship with sleep, anxiety, tour life, and much more, including what's in store for Eisley this year! Don't know much about Sherri? Know a lot and can't get enough? Tune in for this overall incredible episode with such a talented and grounded woman in a competitive and curious field of music and art.

Hey, everyone! I'm so stoked to announce the first guest on the podcast is Jyssica Yelas of the Style Opal! Jyssica Yelas is a fashion stylist, blogger, and social media consultant based in Portland, OR. Having been raised in East Texas with Hawaiian and Oregonian roots, she moved to Portland after graduating from Oregon State University to pursue her passions. Initially inspired by an opal ring at a market in Florence, Italy, Jyssica started The Style Opal in 2014 to celebrate what she believes makes up personal style: a reflection of the experiences, interactions and travels of the individual. The color play of an opal reflects every color of the rainbow, just as personal style is not confined to one approach, but can reflect any every angle of a person and their passions or moods. In this episode, we got really conversational. Please excuse and embrace the conversational likes, ums, you knows, etc. that occur during this episode. I'll be better about speaking more clearly in the future! It's also an episode with some f-bombs and other swear words, so if listening around little ones, throw on some headphones! In addition to discussing Jyssica's journey from cheerleading teen to boho-chic lifestyle maven, we also touched on a few social and cultural issues that might make you uncomfortable. Sit in the discomfort and see if you agree with what we're talking about! For the show notes, and donate to the pod, visit the site! Wldrnessa.com/wilderpodcast

By now, you've seen our official Wilder Podcast announcement, and hopefully you're stoked on the first episode! Honestly, this podcast has been my baby this summer, and I've had the honor of speaking with so many influential and inspirational women. The idea behind the Wilder Podcast is to create a space for Women, Wellness, and Weirdos. From body image, food, and exercise, to spirituality, feminism, and maybe even global issues, Wilder is a place to listen to other women's stories, struggles, and accomplishments so that you can see that maybe you're not alone. Maybe this blogger, this musician, this author, this designer, whoever it is I'm speaking with, has a journey that parallels with yours. Maybe they worked hard to achieve their goals, and maybe they never thought they would. This first episode is an introductory episode, where I'm the only guest. Disappointed? Don't be! Take a listen to hear some more background about myself, some juicy stuff I've never mentioned on the blog, and my plans for the podcast.