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In this episode of Wild & Waking, I'm joined by Nadine Donselaar, Human Rights lawyer, Reiki and Kriya Yoga teacher, women's mentor, and author of Your Journey to Consent: A Practical Guide to Understand, Prevent, and Heal from Sexual Violence. This conversation moves through the tender, layered intersections of consent, sexual violence, gender-based violence, holistic healing, human rights, privilege, and the everyday practice of being fully alive. Nadine brings such a unique lens to this work, blending her background in law and human rights with embodied healing practices like Reiki, womb work, meditation, ritual, and energy healing.Together, we explore what it means to heal without turning healing into another endless self-improvement project. Nadine shares how her own experience with sexual violence, EMDR therapy, energy work, and writing her book shaped the way she supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, desires, boundaries, and inner truth. We talk about the difference between trying to become “better” and learning how to become more fully yourself — not as a new spiritual persona, but as a grounded, living, breathing human being in your real, everyday life.At its heart, this episode is a conversation about choosing life after survival. It's about laughing louder, dancing more freely, asking harder questions, healing in relationship, and remembering that personal liberation and collective care are deeply connected. If you've ever wondered how energy work, embodied healing, human rights, consent, and everyday aliveness all belong in the same conversation, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore:How Nadine's personal experience with sexual violence shaped her path into healing, human rights law, Reiki, Kriya Yoga, womb work, and women's mentorshipThe difference between healing as a path back to yourself and healing as another endless self-improvement projectWhy “becoming more of yourself” is often less about understanding everything and more about feeling, expressing, and livingHow trauma can live in the body, even after the mind has made sense of what happenedThe role of Reiki, energy healing, womb practices, meditation, ritual, and Kriya Yoga in reconnecting with the bodyWhat it means to choose aliveness, joy, desire, and beauty after seasons of survivalThe intersection of personal healing and collective responsibilityThe importance of knowing your values, standards, boundaries, and responsibilities as a practitioner or leaderHow colonialism, exploitation, lineage, and privilege show up in spiritual and wellness spacesHow consent begins with understanding your own yes, no, and maybeThe complexity of accountability, enablement, harm, repair, and community dynamics after sexual violenceThe power of women gathering, sharing stories, dancing, listening, and being witnessedHow to begin again after a hard season with softness, honesty, support, and joyBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's work: nadinedonselaar.comBuy Nadine's book, Your Journey to Consent: A Practical Guide to Understand, Prevent, and Heal from Sexual Violence: AmazonWork with Nadine: Explore her 1:1 offeringsConnect with Nadine on Instagram: @nadine.donselaarFollow Your Journey to Consent on Instagram: @your.journey.to.consentRead Nadine's writing on Substack: A Blessing in DisguiseConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

There comes a point where many families need to address the proverbial elephant in the room: What happens to all of my parents' stuff someday? Whether you are helping aging parents downsize, supporting a move into assisted living, or simply thinking ahead for your own future, this conversation is important. In this episode, I sit down with Emily McDermott to talk about an inspiring topic (and book) with an unusual name but one that's so impactful: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Together we talk about: Why planning can ease stress for loved ones The difference between sentimental and simply old How to start downsizing without overwhelm Why asking family members what they actually want matters The emotional side of letting go Why waiting until a crisis often makes things harder This conversation is really about keeping what matters and making thoughtful decisions while there is still time and space to do so. If you're helping a parent downsize or beginning to think about your own future, I am confident that this episode will meet you right where you are. Grab Emily's free guide "5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning" Connect with Emily: Website: www.simplebyemmy.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy  Have a question or two about the downsizing process? You don't have to figure this out alone. I offer 30‑minute coaching sessions to help you get clear next steps for your parents' situation, whether you're local or supporting them from a distance. Book your session here → 30-Minute Downsize Coaching Session

In this solo episode of Wild & Waking, I'm sharing what it feels like to finally experience identity integration after a long season of uncertainty, darkness, and personal unraveling. After months of navigating postpartum life, spiritual deconstruction, motherhood, business shifts, and the messy middle of becoming, I'm reflecting on the quiet but powerful “wins” that show us we are no longer just intellectually understanding our growth, but we are actually embodying it. This episode is a call forward for anyone who feels like they're still in the cave, still questioning everything, or still wondering if the hard season will ever end.We talk about what integration looks like in real life: decorating your home in a way that finally reflects your soul, letting yourself be seen, reclaiming self-expression after years of good girl conditioning, and choosing the full-color life instead of the safe, neutral version that once felt acceptable. From crystals on the dining room shelf to dreams of pink hair, tattoos, and wearing the shirt that feels just a little too bold, this episode explores the everyday ways we begin to stop hiding our truth and start living as the woman we have been becoming.If you are in a season of transition, healing, deconstruction, or identity evolution, let this episode be a gentle but honest reminder: winter does not last forever. There will come a time when your truth no longer feels like something you have to hide. There will come a time when self-expression feels as natural as breathing. And there will come a time when you realize you are no longer choosing neutral; you are living, creating, believing, and becoming in full color.In this episode, I explore:What identity integration actually looks and feels like after a season of uncertainty, unraveling, and darknessWhy integration is not just understanding something intellectually, but embodying it in your daily life, choices, home, voice, and self-expressionReflections from the Bloomfire retreat, including Reiki, Beltane ceremony, release rituals, sisterhood, and the power of being witnessed in your becomingThe moment when a new truth stops feeling like borrowed language and starts feeling like something you can speak, live, and breathe with easeReclaiming color, creativity, magic, and self-expression after years of good girl conditioning and fear of being judgedThe grief, rage, frustration, and healing that can surface when old versions of you would have dismissed your own needsHow belief systems, religion, politics, family roles, and cultural expectations can become cages we no longer have to live insideThe hope that comes from realizing winter does not last forever, and the hard season will not always feel so dark or disorientingThe magic of doing identity evolution, spiritual deconstruction, and personal transformation inside supportive communityA loving invitation to stop hiding your truth, stop choosing neutral, and begin living your own full-color lifeBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode, I'm joined by Serena Arora, international bestselling author of Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter's Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her Worth, Ayurvedic health practitioner, yoga therapist of over 25 years, and retreat leader in Costa Rica. Serena's work bridges ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, therapeutic yoga, nervous system resilience, and her own lived experience as the daughter of an Indian father and Chinese mother navigating cultural conditioning, belonging, shame, and self-worth.Together, we explore what it means to become truly unbound from generational expectations, good daughter conditioning, immigrant guilt, and the deeply internalized belief that we must earn love, safety, or belonging by staying inside the box we were handed. Serena shares the powerful story behind her book, including the bound-footed fate of her maternal Chinese lineage and the ways women can still carry inherited restriction, fear, and self-abandonment long after the visible bindings are gone.We also talk about burnout, chronic dysregulation, and the subtle ways women are taught to push harder instead of listening to the body's whispers. Through the lens of Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga, Serena offers a grounded, practical, science-meets-soul approach to healing burnout, rebuilding resilience, and returning to the body as a place of wisdom, truth, and repair. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that sustainable transformation does not come through force, perfection, or constant doing, but through alignment, daily rituals, nervous system support, and learning to pause.In this episode, we explore:Serena's journey as a mixed-race immigrant daughter born to an Indian father and Chinese motherThe inspiration behind Serena's book, Unbound, and why she felt called to tell the deeper story behind her life and workThe emotional weight of carrying family expectations, cultural conditioning, shame, failure, and obligation like a backpackHow “good daughter” conditioning can keep women trapped in lives that look successful on the outside but feel deeply misaligned on the insideWhat it looks like to honor your ancestors and family while still choosing a life that is honest, aligned, and truly your ownThe irony of using wellness, personal growth, spirituality, or self-improvement as another way to push, perform, and over-functionWhy true healing often begins when we stop trying to escape discomfort and learn how to sit with ourselvesHow Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga can support nervous system regulation, resilience, embodiment, and sustainable transformationThe Ayurvedic idea of asking whether a person, food, habit, relationship, or choice contributes to the fabric of your wellbeing or depletes itThe difference between pushing harder and building resilience through alignment, pause, rhythm, and feminine wisdomBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Serena:Learn more about Serena's work, retreats, offerings, and book at: www.serenaarora.comInstagram: @serena_aroraConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Serena's Book: Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter's Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her WorthSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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In this episode, Rebuilding Self-Trust: Why Mindset Isn't Enough–and What Actually Creates Change, we sit down with Self-Trust Coach, IFS Practitioner, and author Andrea Tessier to explore what it really takes to trust yourself again, especially when you've done all the mindset work and still find yourself second-guessing your decisions.Together, we unpack the real reason self-trust feels so hard for so many high-capacity women, leaders, and entrepreneurs. From chronic self-doubt and people-pleasing to fear of making the wrong decision, Andrea explains how protective parts develop over time and how meeting those parts with curiosity and compassion can shift your internal landscape in powerful ways. This conversation goes beyond surface-level personal development and into the deeper work of emotional regulation, intuition, and embodied leadership.Whether you're a leader, business owner, parent, or simply someone in a season of transition, this conversation will help you understand why mindset alone isn't enough and what actually creates lasting change when it comes to self-trust, decision-making, intuition, and personal growth.In this episode, we explore:Why self-trust is the foundational skill beneath confident decision-making, healthy relationships, leadership, and personal growthThe limitations of mindset work alone—and why lasting change requires deeper inner work, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulationHow Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work help you understand the protective patterns that drive overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubtThe real reason so many high-achieving women struggle with analysis paralysis and second-guessing themselves, even when they “know better”The connection between self-trust, emotional safety, and nervous system regulation, and why feeling safe in your body is essential for making aligned decisionsHow to recognize and navigate threshold moments—those seasons of transition when your old identity or way of living no longer fitsThe difference between intellectual understanding and embodied change—and why you can't think your way into self-trustHow protective coping strategies like overachievement, shutdown, control, and avoidance develop—and how parts work helps you respond to them with curiosity instead of judgmentWhy rebuilding self-trust is not a one-time breakthrough, but an ongoing practice of listening to your intuition and honoring your inner voiceBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Andrea:Instagram: @andreatessiercoachingYouTube: @IFScoachAndreaWebsite: andreatessier.comConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 192 | Emily Gets Interviewed: Sacred Rage, Self-Trust & Leadership in the Collective AwakeningAndrea's Book: The Self Trust Journal: Gain the Clarity and Confidence to Trust Yourself in Life, Love, and WorkSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Episode 200 is here, and I can't think of a more fitting person to join me than my husband, Andrew. When the podcast hit 100 episodes back in 2024, Andrew came on for a conversation about marriage, parenting, personal growth, and the life we were building together. Now, 100 episodes later, we're revisiting that conversation through the lens of everything that has changed since then: a whole new baby, a new podcast name, a much more colorful house, a lot more trees planted, and a wild amount of personal, spiritual, and identity-level evolution.In this episode, Andrew and I talk honestly about the deconstruction journeys we have each been on over the last few years — separately, simultaneously, and eventually together. We get into Andrew's experience being raised in a very black-and-white, fundamentalist Christian environment, the conversations that started poking holes in what he had always been taught, and what it felt like when the “house of cards” of certainty began to fall. We also talk about my own experience with religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, reclaiming my voice, and the fear that came with letting my work become more honest, more expansive, and more fully aligned.This conversation is also about marriage in the middle of massive identity evolution. What happens when one or both people in a relationship start questioning the beliefs, roles, rules, expectations, and “truths” they were handed? What does support look like when you don't necessarily understand or agree with everything your partner is exploring? How do you keep choosing each other when so much is changing? Andrew shares his perspective on what it has been like to witness my Wild & Waking journey, what has shifted in our parenting, and why support doesn't always have to mean shared belief.We also, because obviously, wander into farming, ancestral healing, Reiki, spirituality, four-kid chaos, the way men can apparently live with everything being on fire, and the deep generational ties between land, work, family, and identity. It's tender, funny, honest, and very us — a conversation about marriage, religious deconstruction, spiritual growth, farming, parenting, and the ongoing wild work of becoming who we really are.In this episode, we explore:Celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast and what has changed since Andrew joined me for episode 100 back in 2024The evolution from Gather in Growth to Wild & Waking and how that shift reflects a much deeper personal and spiritual journeyWhat it has looked like for both of us to go through religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and identity evolution at the same time, but not always togetherWhat it felt like for me to reclaim my voice, stop holding back, and allow my work to become more honest, bold, and fully alignedThe fear of being misunderstood in a small town, rural community, or traditional environment when your beliefs and identity begin to evolveHow the Wild & Waking journey mirrors the process of unraveling old conditioning, remembering who you are, reclaiming your voice, and rising into a more embodied lifeWhat marriage can look like when one or both partners begin to change, question, expand, and evolveHow to talk to a partner when you're exploring new ideas, changing old beliefs, or entering a personal growth journey they may not fully understandHow generational patterns around farming, work, worth, time, land, and family continue to shape identityAndrew's experience with ancestral healing and the surprising connections between farming, lineage, energy, and inherited beliefsWhy growth often begins by asking: Is this belief still true for me, or was it simply handed to me?The messy, funny, tender reality of becoming new versions of ourselves while building a marriage, raising children, and living on the farmWhat it means to keep choosing each other through deconstruction, spiritual growth, identity shifts, and the wild work of becomingBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 100 | A Chat with My Husband Andrew: Farming, Marriage, Fatherhood, and GrowthSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode, Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Womb: Cycles, Conception, and Coming Back to Your Body, we dive into a conversation that so many women are quietly craving—how to reconnect with your body, understand your menstrual cycle, and trust the wisdom that lives within you. For generations, women have been taught to manage symptoms, push through pain, and outsource their health decisions without ever learning how their bodies actually work. But a shift is happening. More women are beginning to question traditional approaches to menstrual health, fertility, and hormone balance and are searching for deeper, root-cause healing that honors both the physical body and the energetic and emotional layers that influence women's health.Holly shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with early menopause in her mid-thirties to discovering a completely different way of relating to her body through cycle awareness, womb healing, and intuitive energy work. As a self-described womb witch and psychic, her work blends body literacy, somatic healing, and spiritual connection—guiding women into deeper relationship with their womb space through meditation, energetic clearing, and intuitive guidance. Together, we explore what it means to move beyond symptom management and into true body awareness—learning to listen to your cycle, understand hormonal changes, and work with your body's natural rhythms instead of against them. We also open the door to a powerful and deeply spiritual conversation about fertility, conception, and the role of energetics in preparing the body to welcome new life. Holly shares how she uses her psychic and intuitive gifts to connect with the womb space, support women in clearing stored trauma and energetic blocks, and even communicate with the souls of children preparing to come earthside. As more women are choosing to have children later in life, there is growing curiosity about how emotional healing, nervous system regulation, spiritual connection, and cycle awareness can support fertility and reproductive health. This conversation explores the idea that conception is not only physical—but emotional, energetic, and deeply intuitive.At its core, this episode is about reclaiming ownership of your body, your intuition, and your power. Whether you are navigating irregular cycles, struggling with fertility, exploring your spiritual gifts, preparing for pregnancy, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a reminder that healing doesn't always start with another prescription or supplement—it often begins with awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to listen. When women reconnect to their bodies, their intuition, and their womb space, they step into a deeper level of trust, sovereignty, and alignment with the life they are meant to create.In this episode, we explore:The growing shift in how women are questioning conventional approaches to menstrual health, fertility, and hormone balance—and seeking deeper, root-cause healing that addresses the body, mind, and nervous systemHow working with the natural rhythms of the menstrual cycle—often described as inner seasons like spring, summer, autumn, and winter—can help women better understand their energy, emotions, and physical symptomsThe role of stored trauma, stress, shame, and emotional experiences in physical symptoms like anxiety, skin issues, cysts, and hormonal disruptions, and how somatic and energetic healing can support whole-body wellnessWhat happens inside a womb healing session, including guided meditation, energetic clearing, and reconnecting to the womb space in a safe, intentional, and intuitive wayA powerful conversation about fertility, conception, and preparing the body—physically, emotionally, and energetically—to welcome new lifeThe idea that more women are choosing to have children later in life and how emotional maturity, life experience, and self-awareness can shape the conception and parenting journeyHolly's perspective on connecting with the souls of children preparing to come earthside and supporting women through the spiritual and energetic dimensions of pregnancy and motherhoodPractical ways to begin reconnecting to your body and cycle, including slowing down, tracking your energy, journaling daily body awareness, and using the phases of the moon as a rhythm when you are not cyclingBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Holly:Instagram: @wombwitchhollyThreads: @wombwitchhollyWomb Room PodcastWomb Healing SessionThe Cycle Code Free MasterclassConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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In this episode, Making It Without Losing It: Holding Ambition, Success, Motherhood, Joy, and the Pressure to Do It All, I sit down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom to talk about what success really looks like in a world that never seems to slow down. Together, we unpack the tension so many women feel between ambition and inner peace, and why hustle culture often convinces us to delay joy until we've finally “made it.” Jess shares the inspiration behind her new book, Making It Without Losing It, and invites us to challenge the idea that productivity, performance, and constant striving are the only paths to fulfillment.Throughout our conversation, we explore the hidden cost of chasing success at the expense of our well-being, and why burnout, overwhelm, and anxiety are not personal failures, but signals that something in our lives may be out of alignment. Jess introduces the powerful concept of an “Arrived Mindset,” the belief that you are already enough right now, not someday after the next milestone or achievement. We talk about redefining motivation, finding sustainable success, and learning how to stay driven without sacrificing your mental health, relationships, or sense of joy.At the heart of this episode is a simple but radical idea: success doesn't have to come at the cost of your well-being. You can chase meaningful goals, cultivate motivation, and build a thriving life while honoring your nervous system, your relationships, and your own definition of fulfillment. This conversation is an invitation to rethink hustle culture, release perfectionism, and embrace a version of success that includes joy, presence, and peace, right here, right now.In this episode, we explore:What it really looks like to build a business, grow a career, and raise children at the same time—and the honest tension of trying to be present at home while still pursuing meaningful workHow motherhood changes your relationship to productivity, time, and expectations—and why success often has to be redefined in each new season of lifeThe shift from hustle culture and constant striving toward a more sustainable version of ambition—one that protects your mental health and allows room for joyWhy success is not a fixed destination—and how your definition of “making it” naturally evolves as your priorities, family, and responsibilities changeThe powerful question Jess often asks to clarify motivation: Would you still chase this dream if no one knew it was you?The core idea behind Jess's Arrived Mindset—the belief that you are already enough right now, and that fulfillment doesn't have to wait until the next milestoneHow speaking and storytelling can become powerful tools to grow a business, expand your platform, and share your message with greater impactThe reality that parenting, leadership, and entrepreneurship all require a constant balance between comfort and growth—and how doing hard things builds resilienceWhat it looks like to let your children see your humanity—including the hard days and imperfect moments—and why modeling perseverance matters more than perfectionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Jess:Instagram: @jess_ekstromFacebook: jessekstromLinkedIn: Jess EkstromTikTok: @jessekstromTwitter/X: @jess_ekstromMic Drop WorkshopMaking It Without Losing ItConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

What if chronic illness was a path towards healing on levels greater than just physical? In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Alekha Akkappedi and her longtime best friend, Emily Sullivan, for a powerful, multi-dimensional healing journey. At just 22 years old, pre-med student Alekha's life changed overnight. What began as a simple infection quickly spiraled into a complex web of chronic conditions: POTS, mast cell activation, PCOS, GERD, and connective tissue disease. Left bedridden, her science trained mind begins seeking answers. As she begins to experience healing in modalities outside of her allopathic education, she finds herself asking more questions and embarks on an unexpected career path. Alekha navigates years of uncertainty, traveling on paths that blend science, circadian biology, nutrition, and spiritual practices. Emily shares what it was like to watch her best friend's struggles and triumphs. Her perspective offers insight on the power of friendship and how watching another make healing choices vicariously heals those in close proximity. Alekha and Emily both experience healing as cyclical on many levels. Both agree that HOPE is one of the greatest healers. What unfolds for these two young sages is not just a story of physical recovery but transformation that is intangible, emotional and physical.After almost a decade of research and healing work, Alekha created the ALI Protocol, a comprehensive approach for those dealing with POTS, MCAS and long covid that integrates biology, psychology and energetic practices.

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In this episode, Raising Kids Who Can Think for Themselves: How We Teach Discernment, Belief, and Self-Trust, I'm sharing a conversation that has been coming up again and again inside my Coven, and likely in your home too. What does it look like to raise children while your own beliefs are evolving? When you're asking bigger questions, challenging old assumptions, and learning to trust yourself in new ways, how do you guide your kids through those same conversations without handing them a rigid set of answers?We're raising kids in a world where information is constant, opinions are loud, and certainty is often presented as the safest path. But my goal isn't to raise children who simply follow rules or repeat what they've been told. I want to raise kids who can think critically, ask thoughtful questions, listen to their inner knowing, and move through life with confidence—even when the people around them believe something different. This episode is about the small, everyday ways we build that kind of discernment and self-trust from the inside out.I share the exact phrases we use in our home when big topics come up—religion, politics, friendships, identity, and everything in between. You'll hear how we approach conversations with curiosity instead of fear, how we create space for different perspectives, and why teaching kids how to think matters more than telling them what to believe. Because the goal isn't control. The goal is capacity, the ability to navigate complexity with wisdom, compassion, and a strong sense of self.If you're raising kids in a tight-knit community, navigating belief differences within your family, or doing your own deep inner work while trying to parent with intention, this conversation will feel familiar. You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to create space for questions, for growth, and for the steady practice of trusting yourself and teaching your kids to do the same.In this episode, I explore:Why raising children who can think for themselves is one of the most important leadership skills we can model as parentsHow many parents are navigating their own evolving beliefs—and what it looks like to raise kids in the middle of that growth and identity shiftThe simple but powerful phrases we use in our home to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent decision-makingHow teaching discernment helps children build confidence, emotional resilience, and the ability to trust their inner voiceWhy the goal isn't to control what our kids believe—but to equip them with the tools to evaluate information and make thoughtful choicesHow to have conversations about big topics like religion, politics, spirituality, and values in ways that foster open dialogue instead of fear or shameThe importance of helping children understand that different people believe different things—and how to stay grounded in their own values while maintaining relationshipsWhat it looks like to raise kids in communities where belief systems, political views, and worldviews may differ from your ownHow to respond when children hear confusing or conflicting messages from friends, teachers, extended family, or mediaWhy learning to ask better questions is more powerful than memorizing the “right” answersHow to teach kids to listen to their bodies, recognize gut feelings, and develop strong self-trust from an early ageThe role of curiosity, empathy, and perspective-taking in raising emotionally intelligent and open-minded childrenWhy belief systems should evolve over time—and how modeling growth and learning helps children feel safe to change their mindsHow everyday conversations about friendships, interests, and differences can become opportunities to practice discernment and self-awarenessThe long-term impact of raising sovereign, confident kids who know how to think critically and navigate a complex world with courage and compassionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

What if the traditional way you've been taught to build wealth… is actually keeping you stuck? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Emily Wilcox to explore unconventional wealth strategies that are changing how people think about money, investing, and financial freedom. We dive into the idea that it's not just about how much money you make—it's about how your money is working for you. From infinite banking to real estate strategies, Emily shares how a few powerful conversations completely shifted her financial path—and how following curiosity and "breadcrumbs" can lead to massive breakthroughs. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still not getting ahead… this episode is going to open your eyes to what's actually possible. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: Why traditional financial advice isn't working anymore The power of unconventional wealth strategies What "infinite banking" is and how it works How to make your money do multiple jobs at once Why knowledge—not just money—is the real wealth gap The role manifestation plays in financial opportunities Following intuitive "breadcrumbs" to create quantum leaps How to align your investments with what actually excites you

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In this episode, Let It Be Easy: Healing Money Splinters, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Going First, I sit down with money mentor and author Dr. Ezzie Spencer for a powerful conversation about what happens when success stops responding to effort, and starts asking for something deeper. Together, we explore the hidden patterns that shape our relationship with money, work, and worth, and why so many capable, driven women still feel stuck, burned out, or afraid to take their next big step in business or life.Ezzie introduces the concept of money splinters, small but deeply embedded emotional wounds that can quietly influence our financial decisions, leadership capacity, pricing, visibility, and willingness to receive. We talk about how these subconscious patterns often show up as overworking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or hesitation to raise rates, launch something new, or trust our own authority. Instead of assuming there's something wrong with us, this conversation invites a more compassionate perspective: what if the resistance we feel is actually a form of self-protection, not self-sabotage?At the heart of this conversation is a powerful message about courage and self-trust. Whether you're building a business, stepping into leadership, changing careers, or simply sensing that your current way of working is no longer sustainable, this episode is an invitation to release outdated rules about productivity, worthiness, and achievement, and to embrace a new model of success rooted in intuition, personal power, and aligned action. Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is go first… and let it be easier than you thought possible.In this episode, we explore:What money splinters are and how unresolved emotional wounds, past experiences, and inherited beliefs can quietly shape your relationship with money, success, and financial securityWhy so many high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders feel stuck, burned out, or anxious about money, even when they are capable, hardworking, and deeply committed to their goalsThe difference between self-sabotage and self-protection, and how fear, procrastination, and hesitation are often signals that your nervous system is trying to keep you safe during seasons of growthHow people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overworking can block financial abundance, business growth, and opportunities to receive support, clients, and incomeThe three core channels—power, love, and peace—and how imbalances in personal power, self-worth, and inner peace can create invisible ceilings in business, career advancement, and financial growthWhy the question “Who am I to do this?” is often a sign of a self-worth or visibility block, especially when stepping into leadership, raising rates, or pursuing a new opportunityHow fear and uncertainty often show up right before a breakthrough, promotion, business expansion, or major life transition—and why that discomfort can be a sign you're on the edge of growthHow comparing yourself to past versions of yourself can create unnecessary pressure, guilt, and burnout during changing seasons of motherhood, business, and personal developmentWhy success can feel lonely at higher levels of leadership and visibility—and how finding aligned community and support systems can help sustain long-term growthPractical ways to create more ease, alignment, and financial flow in your life and business without sacrificing ambition, impact, or income potentialThe mindset shift from hustle and survival mode to receiving, trust, and sustainable success, especially for women navigating career transitions, entrepreneurship, or identity evolutionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Dr. Ezzie:Instagram: @ezziespencerWebsite: www.ezziespencer.comTake the Money Splinter Quiz: Discover your unique money pattern and the hidden beliefs shaping your financial decisionsExplore the Lunar Abundance Book & Resources: A practical guide to working with natural cycles, abundance, and aligned wealth creationConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this behind-the-scenes solo episode of Wild & Waking, I'm inviting you into a very real moment in my life — the night before stepping onto a stage to deliver a keynote to hundreds of women in agriculture. Instead of standing in front of a mirror or typing out a perfectly polished speech, I did what felt most natural to me, I hit record. What started as a way to practice turned into a powerful reflection on the message I feel called to share — not just from the stage, but in every space where women are ready to rise into deeper alignment with themselves.At the heart of this conversation is a truth I've witnessed again and again in my own life and in the lives of the women I work with: you can check all the boxes, build a beautiful life, and still feel disconnected from yourself. For years, I lived in that tension — doing everything “right” on paper while quietly wondering why fulfillment still felt just out of reach. This episode explores the turning point that changed everything for me and the realization that the foundation beneath the life we're building isn't our achievements, our roles, or our productivity. It's our relationship with ourselves.Whether you're standing on the edge of a big transition, feeling the nudge that something in your life is ready to change, or simply craving a deeper connection to who you really are, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take one small step toward the woman you're becoming. Because the ripple effect of that decision to nurture the relationship with yourself has the power to transform not only your life, but your family, your work, your community, and your legacy.This conversation is raw, real, and recorded in the in-between, proof that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens not in perfectly prepared moments, but in the courage to show up exactly as you are.In this episode, I explore:The behind-the-scenes story of how I “life hacked” my keynote preparation by recording this solo episode — and why trusting your natural way of doing things can be more powerful than forcing perfectionWhat it really feels like to check all the boxes — career, family, farm, success — and still experience burnout, disconnection, or a quiet sense that something is missingHow many high-achieving women, especially women in agriculture and leadership roles, lose connection to themselves while trying to meet expectations and carry the weight of everyone elseWhy the foundation of a fulfilling life, strong leadership, and meaningful impact starts with the relationship you have with yourselfThe turning point that sparked my personal growth journey in 2019 — and the realization that external success doesn't guarantee inner alignment or happinessHow personal development tools like the Enneagram, therapy, Human Design, and self-reflection can help you build self-awareness and reconnect with your authentic identityWhat it means to truly know yourself — including your strengths, values, desires, and who you are outside of your roles, responsibilities, and job titlesThe deeper definition of self-love — learning to accept and care for all parts of yourself, not just the polished, productive, or socially rewarded versionsWhy perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the “good girl” conditioning keep women stuck in cycles of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and overachievementHow life challenges, health struggles, and hard seasons can become powerful invitations for healing, resilience, and emotional growthWhat it looks like to rebuild self-trust after years of outsourcing your power to expectations, authority figures, or societal normsThe role of intuition, inner knowing, and body awareness in making confident decisions and leading from a place of alignmentWhy nurturing your relationship with yourself is not selfish — it's essential for healthy relationships, strong families, thriving businesses, and sustainable leadershipHow small, courageous steps toward personal growth create ripple effects that impact your work, community, and legacyA simple but powerful reflection question to carry with you: What is one step toward the woman you're becoming?Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode of Wild & Waking, I sit down with productivity coach and creator of the Cosmic Productivity Method, Chelsey Newmyer, for a conversation about what it really means to build routines that support your real life. Together, we explore the idea that productivity is personal—and why so many traditional productivity and time management systems fall short when they ignore our energy, responsibilities, and season of life. If you've ever felt like you were doing all the “right” things but still felt burned out or behind, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective.Chelsey shares how she began integrating astrology and Human Design into her approach to productivity after realizing that one-size-fits-all advice didn't reflect the realities of everyday life. Instead of forcing rigid routines or chasing hustle culture expectations, she helps clients design their days around their unique energy patterns, goals, and responsibilities. We talk about how understanding your sun, moon, and rising signs—along with your Human Design type—can provide powerful insight into when you work best, how you recharge, and how to create sustainable momentum without constant pressure.Ultimately, this conversation is an invitation to let go of hustle without losing momentum. It's about honoring your energy, embracing experimentation, and designing routines and rhythms that feel supportive rather than stressful. Whether you're new to astrology and Human Design or simply searching for a more sustainable approach to productivity, this episode will help you rethink how you structure your day—and remind you that progress doesn't have to come at the cost of your peace.In this episode, we explore:Why traditional productivity and time management strategies often don't translate to real life — especially for busy women balancing work, family, and changing responsibilitiesHow Chelsey's experience with rigid routines led her to realize that productivity is personal, not one-size-fits-allA clear and refreshing definition of productivity: working on the right thing at the right time to help you reach your goalsHow astrology and Human Design can offer insight into your natural energy patterns and help you make more aligned decisions about your daily routinesThe difference between hustle culture productivity and building sustainable productivity habits that support your real capacityWhy flexibility is often more effective than perfection when creating routines, managing time, and staying consistentPractical ways to design personalized routines that adapt to your season of life, responsibilities, and energy levelsChelsey's simple Good, Better, Best routine framework for maintaining structure while allowing room for unpredictabilityHow understanding your energy rhythms can help prevent burnout and support more consistent progress toward your goalsBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Chelsey:The Astrology of Getting Sh*t Done Free Podcast SeriesThe Cosmic Productivity Club MembershipThe Cosmic Productivity Method PodcastInstagram: @chelseyncoachingWebsite: www.chelseynewmyer.comConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 177 | Astrology 101: How to Read Your Birth Chart with Annie BertrandSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Margo sits down with artist, writer, and creator Emily Gaines Demsky for a conversation centered on creativity, perspective, and the quiet power of noticing what's good. Emily makes vibrant floral paintings (symbols of hope and possibility), and is the founder of Tell Me 3 Good Things, a Substack community practice centered on noticing, naming, and sharing simple moments of goodness each day. Through her work, she invites others to shift their perspective in meaningful, life-giving ways. Emily's approach blends art, writing, and daily ritual into a powerful reminder: even in difficult seasons, we have the ability to choose where we place our attention. From her father's lasting influence to the organic growth of her community, this conversation explores how small, intentional practices can create profound change. Margo and Emily discuss: How perspective is a daily choice—and how it shapes both creativity and resilience The origin and impact of the "Tell Me 3 Good Things" practice The role of grief, joy, and life transitions in shaping creative work How authenticity fosters deep, meaningful community The symbolism of flowers as hope, possibility, and light Toxic positivity versus building resilience How noticing and naming goodness can shift the way we experience our lives Connect with Emily: Website: www.emilygainesdemsky.com Tell Me 3 Good Things on Substack: emilygainesdemsky.substack.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/emilygainesdemsky Connect with Margo: Website: www.windowsillchats.com Instagram: @windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Wild & Waking, I sit down with Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP—UCSF-trained Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Life Coach, and author of the groundbreaking book End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, People-Pleasing Habits and Reclaim Your Life. Together, we explore the deeper roots of people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and over-responsibility—not as personality flaws, but as intelligent survival strategies shaped by culture, relationships, and nervous system conditioning. This conversation is an invitation to move beyond surface-level self-help and into a more sophisticated understanding of healing, self-trust, and relational change.Throughout our discussion, Béa introduces the concept of emotional outsourcing, a term she coined to describe the habit of looking outside ourselves for validation, safety, and worth. We unpack how this pattern shows up in everyday life—saying yes when we mean no, over-functioning in relationships, and carrying the emotional weight of everyone around us—while quietly losing connection to our own needs and desires. Drawing from somatic psychology, polyvagal theory, and trauma-informed care, Béa explains why knowing what to do isn't always enough to change behavior, and how building nervous system capacity is essential for setting boundaries, cultivating resilience, and developing lasting self-trust.Whether you're navigating burnout, struggling with boundaries, recovering from people-pleasing, or seeking a deeper relationship with yourself and others, this episode offers a rich and intellectually grounded perspective on healing. Béa's work bridges science, psychology, feminism, and somatic practice to help people stop living for everyone else and finally come home to themselves. If you're ready to move beyond survival mode and into a life rooted in self-trust, relational health, and meaningful connection, this conversation will expand the way you think about healing and the role it plays in shaping the world around us.In this episode, we explore:What emotional outsourcing is and why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency are not personality flaws—but learned survival strategies shaped by culture, relationships, and nervous system conditioningWhy so many high-capacity women struggle with boundaries, burnout, anxiety, and over-responsibility, even when they know what they need to doThe hidden cost of living for everyone else—and how self-abandonment quietly erodes confidence, clarity, and connection to your own needs and desiresWhy knowing better isn't enough to change behavior—and how building emotional capacity in the body is the key to lasting changeThe difference between codependence, hyper-independence, and healthy interdependence in relationships, leadership, parenting, and community lifeWhy emotional healing is not just personal work—but the foundation for stronger families, healthier workplaces, and more connected communitiesWhy healing your nervous system makes you less reactive, less easily manipulated by fear or approval, and more capable of grounded leadership and clear decision-makingHow personal healing contributes to collective care and community resilience, allowing us to build relationships and systems rooted in trust, integrity, and compassionPractical insights for breaking free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional over-functioning so you can live, lead, and love from a place of alignment and self-trustBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Béa:Website: www.beatrizalbina.comInstagram: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanpFacebook: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanpLinkedIn: beatrizvictoriaalbinaOrder End Emotional OutsourcingConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this special reverse interview episode, the tables turn as Emily Reuschel, host of the Wild & Waking podcast, sits in the guest seat for a powerful conversation with Master Life Coach and Internal Family Systems practitioner, Andrea Tessier. Together, they explore the deeper forces shaping women's leadership today; from the rise of self-trust and inner authority to the collective awakening many women are experiencing in a rapidly changing world.This episode explores what it means to live and lead during a time of collective awakening, when many women are questioning the systems, expectations, and narratives they were raised within. Emily and Andrea reflect on the powerful moment we are living through, and how self-trust, inner authority, and women stepping into leadership may be some of the most important forces shaping what comes next.If you've ever felt the tension between who you were taught to be and who you're becoming, this conversation offers both validation and perspective. It's an honest, thoughtful exploration of women's leadership, personal awakening, sacred rage, and the courage required to trust yourself in a changing world.In this episode, we explore:Why so many brilliant, capable women still struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and second-guessing themselves—even when they are deeply qualified and impact-driven.The deeper roots of good girl conditioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, and how cultural expectations shape the way women disconnect from their own intuition and inner authority.What self-trust really means—and why it is one of the most important leadership skills women can cultivate in times of uncertainty and change.The role of Internal Family Systems (IFS), parts work, and emotional awareness in understanding the protective patterns that influence how we lead, love, and make decisions.Emily's personal journey through burnout, identity shifts, and deep personal transformation, and how those experiences shaped the creation of the Wild & Waking framework.How sacred rage can act as a powerful signal that something deeper is asking to be seen, challenged, or transformed.Why learning to feel, process, and channel difficult emotions can become a catalyst for personal growth, self-leadership, and authentic expression.The concept of a collective awakening, and why so many women are currently questioning the systems, narratives, and expectations they were raised within.How women can move from self-doubt to inner authority, using their lived experiences as fuel for meaningful leadership and impact.What it means to lead during a time of collective change, and how women coming home to themselves may be one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of our communities and culture.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Andrea:Website: www.andreatessier.comYouTube: @IFScoachAndreaInstagram: @andreatessiercoachingConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Emily's interview on Andrea's YouTube ChannelEpisode 048 | Live by Design, Not Default with Kate HouseSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this solo episode of Wild & Waking, Emily explores the many conversations happening right now around the divine feminine, and why so many of them feel incomplete. From “trad wife” narratives circulating in rural and online spaces to aestheticized versions of feminine energy centered on softness and passivity, the concept of the feminine has often been reduced to a narrow role. But what if the divine feminine is something much bigger, wilder, and more powerful than that?At the heart of this conversation is a powerful idea: the divine feminine is a paradox. It is both softness and fire. It is joy and rage. It is floral dresses and burning down the systems that were never designed for women to thrive. Emily shares a series of reflections on what reclaiming feminine power can look like in everyday life, from honoring the cycles of the body and the seasons to trusting your intuition, raising daughters who know their worth, and building community with other women.Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to move beyond surface-level ideas of feminine energy and step into something deeper: feminine sovereignty. Reclaiming the divine feminine isn't about performing an aesthetic or fitting into a prescribed role; it's about remembering who you are beneath conditioning and expectations. It's about reconnecting to intuition, reclaiming your voice, and participating in the ripple effect of women coming home to their power.If you've been questioning traditional narratives around femininity, exploring spiritual growth, or feeling the pull toward deeper self-trust, feminine leadership, and personal sovereignty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.In this episode, I explore:The many narratives surrounding the divine feminine today—from “trad wife” culture to modern spiritual interpretations of feminine energy—and why so many of them miss the deeper truth of feminine power.Why the divine feminine is a paradox—holding both softness and strength, beauty and rage, nurturing and revolutionary change.How reclaiming feminine sovereignty means trusting your intuition, honoring the cycles of your body and the seasons, and stepping away from systems that disconnect women from their power.The role of sisterhood, community, and collective healing in helping women reconnect with their inner authority and spiritual wisdom.What it means to raise the next generation—especially daughters—to trust their inner voice, question limiting beliefs, and live in alignment with their authentic selves.How reclaiming the wild feminine can look like joy, creativity, ritual, and connection to nature while also challenging the systems that were never designed for women to thrive.Why the journey of self-trust, feminine leadership, and personal sovereignty is one of the most powerful ways women can create ripple effects in their families, communities, and the world.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode of Wild & Waking, Emily sits down with Hope Pedraza, a functional wellness practitioner who works at the intersection of science, energetics, and embodied healing. Together, they explore why burnout isn't a personal failure or a productivity problem, it's a signal that old paradigms of success, worth, and wellness are no longer sustainable. This conversation is a powerful invitation to reimagine healing through the lens of worthiness, nervous system regulation, and inner authority.Hope shares her integrative approach to functional wellness, weaving together mineral balancing, nervous system healing, Human Design, subconscious work, and frequency medicine to help high-achieving women restore energy and vitality. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, she explains how burnout often stems from deeper emotional and energetic roots, especially the worthiness wound that conditions women to tie their value to productivity, overgiving, and constant doing.This conversation is for the woman who feels exhausted but deeply self-aware, who knows something is off even when labs look “normal,” and who is ready to listen to her body as the final authority. If you're navigating burnout, identity shifts, or the next evolution of your leadership, this episode offers a grounded yet expansive look at what functional wellness can become when science, energetics, and self-trust meet.In this episode, we explore:Why burnout isn't a hormone problem, productivity issue, or personal failure — but a signal that old paradigms of success and self-worth are no longer sustainableHow tying your worth to productivity impacts the nervous system, hormones, energy levels, and long-term healthThe role of the nervous system in burnout, chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and feeling “off” even when labs look normalWhy cultivating safety around rest is foundational to healing — and why rest often doesn't feel safe for driven womenWhy minerals are a foundational missing link in both conventional and holistic approaches to burnout recoveryThe connection between emotional stress, subconscious patterns, and physical symptoms in the bodyHow Human Design helps women understand their natural energy patterns, boundaries, and inner authorityWhy living out of alignment with your design contributes to burnout, depletion, and nervous system dysregulationHow subconscious reprogramming, hypnotherapy, EFT, and parts work support nervous system healingWhy intellectualizing healing often isn't enough — and what it takes to create real integrationWhat functional wellness looks like when science, energetics, and embodiment are woven togetherWhy healing often requires an identity shift — and the grief that can come with releasing who you used to beHow listening to the body as the final authority changes the way we approach health, leadership, and lifeBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Hope Pedraza:If this conversation resonated and you're curious about working with Hope or exploring her work more deeply, you can connect with her in the following ways:Website: hopefulandwholesome.comInstagram: @thehopepedrazaFacebook: @thehopepedrazaYouTube: @hopepedrazaPodcast: Hopeful and WholesomeBook a Discovery CallConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 158 | You Are Nature: Reclaiming Your Rhythm Through the Sacred Cycles of Body, Moon & EarthSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

This episode marks the powerful finale of the four-part Wild & Waking Journey series — and we are closing with the phase that changes everything: The RiseThroughout this identity evolution series, we've walked through The Unraveling, The Remembering, and The Reclamation; the sacred undoing, the return to intuition, the courageous choosing. Now, in this final installment, Emily brings language to what happens next. The Rise is not a finish line or a glow-up. It's embodied leadership. It's self-trust in action. It's the moment your inner transformation begins to ripple outward into your voice, your relationships, your work, your motherhood, your community, and your legacy.If you've been navigating identity deconstruction, spiritual awakening, authentic self-expression, or stepping into greater visibility without self-abandonment, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. The Wild & Waking Framework is cyclical, not linear. You may be rising in one area while unraveling in another, and that is not failure. That is growth.This is the inhale and exhale of a woman who knows who she is and is no longer afraid to let the world feel it.In this episode, I explore:What The Rise really means inside the Wild & Waking Framework — embodied leadership, authentic self-expression, and identity evolution in actionHow personal transformation becomes collective impact — and why women who have done deep identity work are being called forward right nowThe difference between performative visibility and grounded, aligned visibility rooted in self-trustHow to expand your voice, influence, and leadership without self-abandonment, people-pleasing, or chasing external validationChanneling anger, fire, and rage into intentional, focused change rather than chaos — leadership through regulated embodimentHow identity deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and self-trust create ripple effects in your family, business, rural community, and lineageThe role of women in social change, cultural shifts, and rebuilding systems from the inside outExpanding visibility while building the nervous system capacity to be seenPractical reflection questions to help you identify where life is asking you to rise right nowBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 152 | The Alchemy Behind Wild & Waking: a Year of Investment, Expansion, and ReclamationEpisode 183 | The Wild & Waking Journey: UnravelingEpisode 185 | The Wild & Waking Journey: RememberingEpisode 187 | The Wild & Waking Journey: ReclamationSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode of Wild & Waking, Emily sits down with business coach Sara Dann for a bold, honest conversation about what happens when the “good girl” way of succeeding stops working. Inspired by Sara's viral reflection on why good girl behavior won't be rewarded in 2026, this conversation explores the deep unraveling many women experience when overfunctioning, overachieving, and self-abandonment no longer deliver fulfillment — even when the business looks successful on paper.Together, Emily and Sara unpack what Sara calls the “good girl conditioning” so many women have been socialized into: proving worth through productivity, staying humble, avoiding disruption, prioritizing likability, and following rules that once felt safe but now feel suffocating. They explore the moment women hit an internal wall — when resentment creeps in, desire goes quiet, and success starts to feel heavy instead of expansive — and why this isn't a failure, but an invitation into reinvention.Sara shares her own story of building a multi-million-dollar business while deeply disconnected from herself, and the long, messy process of reclaiming desire, embodiment, and personal power. This conversation moves beyond strategy into identity; naming the grief that comes with outgrowing former versions of yourself, the fear of letting go of what “worked,” and the courage it takes to stop performing past identities in order to be fully seen.This episode is for the woman who knows she's outgrown the way she's been doing life or business, who feels the quiet (or loud) pull toward something more aligned, and who is ready to lead from desire instead of obligation. It's a reminder that reinvention isn't reckless — it's a reclamation. And that the collapse of good girl conditioning is often the beginning of becoming a powerful, fully expressed woman.In this episode, we explore:What “good girl conditioning” looks like in practiceWhy resentment, boredom, and resistance are often early signals that a woman has outgrown her current identity or way of workingThe moment success stops feeling fulfilling — and how that internal discomfort is often the beginning of reinvention, not a sign something has gone wrongWhy so many women struggle to answer the question “What do I actually want?” and how conditioning, fear, and responsibility distort desireThe role of desire as a compass — not as something reckless or impractical, but as an essential guide for aligned leadership and decision-makingThe difference between intellectual readiness and embodied readiness when it comes to reinvention and visibilityThe grief and uncertainty that can accompany letting go of former identities, business models, or versions of yourself that once workedHow women give their power away by tying their success to strategies, platforms, or roles instead of recognizing themselves as the sourceWhat reinvention can look like for women living in small towns or tight-knit communities where expectations and roles feel especially definedHow moving from obligation to obsession can radically change the way women experience their work, bodies, and livesBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Sara Dann:Free Private Podcast: The Reinvention FilesReinvention Session: Book a 1:1 SessionInstagram: @thesaradannTikTok: @saradannConnect with Emily:Website:

Chatting about the different types & presentations of POTS and how to navigate training if you have this condition.Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - see courses for instructor course info.Instagram

WARNING: I talk about losing Samson at the beginning.  Skip to 6:30 to not hear about him leaving me. Chatting about how the idea that losing weight/being in a smaller body is the only option for getting better at pole.  It's not. Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - see courses for instructor course info.Instagram

We're back with a special edition of the Real Bride Series.Instead of sitting down with three brides, we paused the series to feature one bride and her mother for a meaningful, full-circle conversation about weddings, family, and the power of thoughtful design!You'll hear from Sue Cronizer (Mother of the Bride) and Emily Barto (the Bride) as we walk through every layer of their wedding journey—from a custom, couture-level mother-of-the-bride gown to a multi-generation vintage dress redesign worn straight onto the dance floor, and everything in between!In this episode:Sue shares what it was like wearing a completely custom silk satin organza mother-of-the-bride gown, why natural fibers mattered for a California destination wedding, and how a late design change led to the dress she felt the MOST beautiful inEmily walks us through her Carmel Valley wedding, her bold color palette, her unforgettable reception reveal, and why wearing her mom's (and grandmother's!) wedding dress as a second look was one of her favorite decisionsTogether, they talk about the often-overlooked importance of the mother-of-the-bride role, honoring family history through vintage redesigns, and why trusting your vendors makes all the difference!Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.epcfit.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epc_fit/Her Wedding Photographer: Kelley WilliamsHer Planner: Cork & Vows If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com Connect with Sarah: Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ

The 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 the journey: fluid, deep, intuitive, and quietly powerful. The Remembering is not about becoming someone new; it's about coming home. Beneath the layers of obligation, conditioning, expectations, and survival strategies, there is a deeper knowing that has always been there — waiting to be heard. This phase invites you to soften, turn inward, and begin listening to the whispers that have been trying to find you all along.If you're in a season of rediscovering your desires, reclaiming your intuition, or gently peeling back the layers of who you thought you had to be, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are — and remind you that you were never lost. You were always remembering.In this episode, I explore:What it means to remember yourself after years of conditioning, people-pleasing, and self-abandonmentHow identity evolution often begins after burnout, dissatisfaction, or the sense that your life no longer fitsWhy remembering can bring grief, anger, or rage alongside reliefReclaiming intuition and body awareness as sacred data rather than something to override, fix, or explain awayHow nervous system regulation, cycle awareness, and somatic curiosity support self-trust and emotional healingUntangling your sense of worth and identity from productivity, roles, motherhood, leadership, and external validationThe subtle ways we curate our lives around safety, approval, and survival instead of truth and desirePractical, grounded practices that support remembering, including journaling, walking, reflection, and intuition-led inquiryWhy fulfillment, joy, and embodied confidence begin to emerge when you learn to know, love, and trust yourselfBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily Reuschel

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In 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 head and into conversation, and how lived experience prepares you for whatever you're stepping into next.This episode is a reminder that meaningful change is nonlinear, intuitive, and deeply personal, a refreshing alternative to “New Year, New You” pressure. If you're craving practical mindset support and grounded guidance for your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.In this episode, I explore:Why new beginnings feel overwhelming, and how perfectionism, over-planning, and pressure often mask fear rather than support real change.How to simplify your first steps so you can build momentum without needing a full plan, strategy, or end vision before you begin.The role of fear in personal growth, including fear of failure, fear of success, fear of judgment, and why fear often shows up even when a path is aligned.The power of community and conversation in gaining clarity, and why you can't evolve, pivot, or create solely in your head.How your lived experience prepares you for new seasons, identity shifts, and fresh starts even when you don't feel “qualified.”Why waiting for permission keeps you stuck, and how cultivating self-trust becomes the true turning point for any transformation.Real examples from coaching conversations, cyclical living, identity work, and your own Wild & Waking journey that illustrate how change actually unfolds in everyday life.A grounded alternative to New Year pressure, offering a more intuitive, sustainable, and compassionate way to approach personal growth in January and beyond.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Nike says this new "brain-first" shoe can unlock focus and performance but does the science hold up, or is it just brilliant marketing?   In this episode of the The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Courtney Conley, Jay Dicharry, Dr. Irene Davis, and Dr. Emily Splichal who break down Nike's new sensory-focused shoe and the bold claims behind its "mind tech," from two-point discrimination to "amplifying" what your feet feel. The conversation challenges whether thick cushioning and widely spaced pods can truly enhance sensory input — and why novelty and instability can be mistaken for real performance gains. You'll also hear the bigger takeaway: how to think about foot strength, sensation, and movement so you're not buying a shortcut that quietly makes you weaker.   Key Takeaways: → How Nike's two-point discrimination explanation doesn't match the large, spaced pods on the shoes. → How Nike's design appears to ignore the toes, which is a major sensory area. → Why the thick, soft cushioning may mute sensation, contradicting Nike's claim. → Why claiming a shoe has both barefoot benefits and more protection is misleading. → How Nike's creation of a "minimalist shoe" sparks mainstream awareness of foot sensory science and education.   Courtney Conley is a chiropractic physician specializing in foot and gait mechanics. She holds a B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, as well as a B.A. in Human Biology in addition to a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the National University of Health Sciences. Jay Dicharry is one of America's leading physical therapists and a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Dicharry's REP Lab is a national destination for elite athletes because he diagnoses and rebuilds injured endurance athletes. Dr. Irene Davis is the founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Davis received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology.   Connect With Courney: Website: https://gaithappens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaithappens/   Connect with Jay: Website: https://anathletesbody.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydicharry/ Connect with Irene: Website: https://www.irenedavisbooks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-davis-2904158/   Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.naboso.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naboso_technology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nabosotechnology   Connect with Steven: Xero Shoes: https://xeroshoes.com/ Join the MOVEMENT Movement: https://jointhemovementmovement.com/ X: https://x.com/XeroShoes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeroshoes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xeroshoes  

What 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 productivity culture to patriarchal conditioning and the ways spirituality itself can become another form of performance. Hélène unpacks how disconnection has been woven into our collective DNA for generations, and why rebuilding trust with ourselves is one of the most radical, world-changing acts we can take.If you've been craving a softer, truer way of living, a way that honors both your depth and your belonging, this episode will feel like a homecoming.In this episode, we explore:The shift from achievement to fulfillment — how to move beyond external success and create a life rooted in alignment, joy, and embodied purpose.The systems that sever our self-trust — unpacking how patriarchy, capitalism, and performance-driven spirituality keep us disconnected from our power.Expanding capacity for joy and freedom — practical tools to cultivate presence, discernment, and nervous-system resilience through seasons of chaos or change.Pleasure as a path of leadership — how enjoyment, play, and authenticity become fuel for purpose, creativity, and sustainable impact.Embodiment in everyday life — living your spirituality “in traffic,” in your relationships, and in the ordinary rhythms of work, motherhood, and leadership.Redefining success — shifting from output and performance toward integrity, connection, and fulfillment that actually feels good in your body.The power of collective healing — remembering that true transformation happens in relationship, through community, curiosity, and shared humanity.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Hélène Caniac:Website: helenecanhelp.comInstagram: @helenecanhelpJoin Le Salon — Hélène's free Telegram community for thought-provoking seasonal musings, voice-note journal prompts, and early access to upcoming offerings. It's a soft place to land for ambitious souls unlearning the hustle and returning to embodied fulfillment.Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up...

This week, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own evolution through one of my favorite portals: reading. In this end-of-year solo episode, I walk you through all 26 books I read in 2025. These are the ones that cracked me open, challenged my assumptions, expanded my worldview, and quietly shaped the way I've shown up on the podcast, in my work, and in my life this year. Rather than sharing a quick top-five list, I take you on the full chronological journey, because the order matters. When you hear these books in the sequence I read them, you'll notice the threads of curiosity, deconstruction, healing, and spiritual expansion that guided me month by month.From faith and deconstruction, to ancestral wisdom, to the divine feminine, to creativity, to the witch wound, to energy work, to nature, to body literacy, these books formed a kind of breadcrumb trail for me — each one helping me ask bigger questions, soften old assumptions, and step deeper into the Wild & Waking journey we've been walking together. Some I devoured. Some I wrestled with. A few I didn't finish. And all of them, in one way or another, became teachers in my own unraveling, remembering, reclamation, and rise.Whether you want to expand your 2026 reading list, reflect on your own year of inner growth, or simply follow along with the journey behind the journey, this episode is a deep, thoughtful companion. And if any book sparks something for you, trust that. Pick it up, explore it, and see where it leads. The books that call to us often arrive right on time.The full list, with links, photos, descriptions, and author podcast episodes, is available HERE so you can revisit any title or conversation that catches your attention.In this episode, I explore:A full breakdown of all 26 books I read in 2025 and how each one shaped my personal growth, spiritual awakening, and inner transformationThe reading themes that defined my year: deconstruction, spiritual healing, feminine power, ancestral wisdom, and embodied self-trustHow books on Christian nationalism, faith deconstruction, and religious trauma supported my journey into a more authentic, expansive spiritualityTitles that introduced me to ancestral healing, Indigenous wisdom, earth-based spirituality, and reconnecting with the cycles of natureBooks exploring the divine feminine, goddess history, the witch wound, and women's empowerment across history and mythologyMy honest reviews of astrology books, lunar cycle guides, moon-phase practices, and beginner resources on energy healing, Reiki, chakras, and aurasParenting and nervous system resources that helped me understand emotional regulation, generational patterns, and conscious parentingNature-focused books on ecological consciousness, reciprocity, forest science, and our spiritual connection to the landCreativity and artistry titles that supported my writing process, mindset, and the shift from consumption to creationThe books I didn't finish, why I stepped away, and how I decide what's aligned for my seasonMy top five book recommendations of 2025 and who they're ideal for (faith deconstruction, divine feminine, ancestral wisdom, midlife reinvention, spiritual identity work)How my 2025 reading list influenced the Wild & Waking podcast, The Coven, my coaching, and the wider conversations we shared this yearAn invitation to reflect on your own 2025 reading journey, personal evolution, and the topics you want to explore in 2026Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram:

​​In 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 quietly infiltrate our relationships, work, and daily lives. Emily and Caroline explore what it means to resist these patterns through community, rest, and intentional slowing down, and how collective liberation begins with personal awareness and small, everyday acts of resistance.If you've ever felt like you're constantly hustling to prove your worth, this conversation will help you trace that feeling back to its roots and offer a path toward freedom, healing, and belonging. Together, they remind us that reclaiming our worth isn't just personal work, it's cultural transformation.In this episode, we explore:How white supremacy culture quietly shapes our standards of beauty, success, and worthThe connection between perfectionism, hustle culture, and systemic oppressionWhy so many of us feel like we're never enough—and how that belief is culturally conditionedThe hidden traits of white supremacy culture (like urgency, individualism, and fear of conflict) and how they show up in daily lifeHow burnout, self-criticism, and overachievement stem from systems designed to keep us strivingWhat it looks like to begin unlearning urgency and embracing rest, community, and presenceHow reclaiming our inherent worth becomes a form of personal and collective liberationThe power of curiosity, discomfort, and compassion in dismantling inherited conditioningIf this conversation opened your eyes to how deeply culture shapes our worth, don't stop here. Share this episode, start a conversation in your community, and explore Caroline's book, We'll All Be Free, for a powerful next step toward personal and collective liberation.Connect with Caroline J. Sumlin:Website: carolinejsumlin.comGrab her book — We'll All Be Free: AmazonInstagram: @carolinejsumlinThreads: @carolinejsumlinConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for

Friend, we obsess over steps, macros, and workout streaks… but when was the last time you checked in on your emotional fitness? In this episode, Nicole sits down with clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, and Coa co-founder Dr. Emily Anhalt to talk about what it actually looks like to “train your brain” — no toxic positivity, no “just meditate more,” and definitely no pretending everything's fine when it's very much not.  Emily breaks down her 7 traits of emotional fitness (think mindfulness, curiosity, boundaries, resilience, empathy, communication, and play) and how to build them like muscles over time — one emotional push-up at a time. We get into why empathy without boundaries will burn you all the way out, how to ask for feedback without spiraling into defensiveness, and why trusting your future self might be the most confidence-building thing you do this year.  If you've ever felt resentful because you said “yes” when every cell in your body wanted to say “no,” if you're tired of carrying everyone else's emotions like luggage, or if anxiety and uncertainty have been driving the bus lately, this one's for you. Emotional fitness won't stop life from throwing heavy shit your way — but it will make you strong enough to carry it, move it, and eventually put it down. We explore: What emotional fitness actually means (and how it's different from “fixing yourself”) The 7 traits of emotional fitness — and why you don't have to master all of them at once How to spot the cost of avoiding discomfort (hello, resentment and burnout)The “emotional push-up” exercise you can start doing today How to hold empathy and boundaries so caring for others doesn't drain you dry The best advice Emily ever got for dealing with anxiety and uncertainty Why trusting your future self is a deeply confident way to live Because when you trust your future self, you stop living in panic about what might happen and start living with confidence in who you're becoming — and that shifts everything.  Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off your first order at curehydration.com/WOMANSWORK with code WOMANSWORK — and if you get a post-purchase survey, mention you heard about Cure here to help support the show!  Sex is a skill. Beducated is where you learn it. Visit https://beducate.me/pd2550-womanswork and use code womanswork for 50% off the annual pass. Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/couFOLN IG: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyanhalt/ X: https://x.com/dremilyanhalt LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremilyanhalt/ Related Podcast Episodes Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar with Bizzie Gold | 361 How To Play: Shift Your Thinking, Inspire Connection & Spark Creativity with Cas Holman | 355 144 / Jay & Nicole Kalil on Partnership, With Guest Host Lynn Casaletto Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

If 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 work, and how to interpret the symbols and placements on your chart. She explains astrology as your soul's language, and offers a grounded perspective on what your chart can reveal about your life path, innate patterns, emotional wiring, and even the challenges your soul chose to work through.This is part one of a two-part series with Annie. Today is the foundational “how it works” conversation. In part two, we'll dive into Annie's signature expertise: ancestral healing, mother wounds, soul-level contracts, and how our families' charts interweave across generations.In this episode, we explore:What a birth chart actually is and how astrology functions as a “soul language”How to download your chart and the easiest tools for beginners (Astro-Seek and the CHANI app)The Big Three—sun, moon, and rising—and how each one shapes your identity, emotions, and worldviewHow to read the houses in your chart and what each house represents in your lifeWhat the planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars) reveal about your communication style, love language, self-worth, motivation, and actionHow generational planets like Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus shape collective patterns across entire generationsWhat the nodes mean (North Node and South Node) and how they point to your destiny path, past life mastery, and karmic patternsWhat Chiron represents as the “wounded healer” and how it shows up in your personal and relational storyHow to interpret the lines (aspects) in the center of the chart and what they reveal about inner tension, ease, and integrationA live walkthrough of Emily's chart as Annie explains placements, patterns, and how everything ties togetherBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Annie:Website: anniebertrand.comInstagram: @astrology_with_annieThreads: @astrology_with_annieAncestral Astrology CourseFree Family Karma MasterclassFree Moon GuideConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List:

So 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 her into deeper awareness. From the fear of being seen differently to the unexpected clarity that comes with hindsight, this episode illustrates how small daily choices, micro-yeses, and inner healing compound over time into profound change. It's a reminder that you don't need to burn down your life to become a new version of yourself; you simply need to pay attention to the slow burn within.As Emily revisits who she was just one year ago—hesitant, questioning, unsure if she'd be rejected for exploring new parts of herself—she reflects on how dramatically her relationship with herself has shifted. The values she honors, the risks she takes, the conversations she's willing to have, the intuition she trusts, the beliefs she has released: they all reveal the power of subtle, sustained personal work. This episode is a love letter to anyone walking their own path of growth, especially when it feels quiet or unseen.If you've ever wondered whether you're growing fast enough, if you've downplayed your progress because your external reality hasn't changed, or if you're craving a reflection of how far you've come, this conversation will help you see your evolution with clearer eyes. The slow burn of becoming is real, and chances are, you're already living it, one subtle shift at a time.In this episode, I explore:What personal evolution actually looks like in real time, and why slow growth is often the most sustainable and life-changingHow subtle inner shifts—mindset work, self-awareness, healing, and nervous system regulation—compound into dramatic long-term transformationThe difference between external change and internal identity shifts, and why your outer life may look the same even as you become a completely different womanHow to recognize your growth by measuring backward instead of forward, and the surprising clarity that comes from reflectionThe role of spiritual awakening, intuitive development, and softening into self-trust in shaping your entire realityHow micro-choices, daily habits, and small acts of courage create massive inner expansion over months and yearsThe fears, resistance, and self-doubt that often accompany identity evolution, especially for women navigating motherhood, rural life, or community expectationsWhy subtle transformation is easy to miss in the moment and how to honor the deeper, quieter work you've been doing beneath the surfaceThe power of curiosity, intentionality, and aligned decision-making in rewriting your beliefs and reclaiming your authentic selfBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List:

This week on The Wellness Way we have the marvellous KickAss Goddes, Emily Teague. She is known for her work in female empowerment, womb centred healing and supporting women who feel stuck or overwhelmed after difficult life chapters. In this conversation she speaks about reclaiming confidence, rebuilding identity and understanding the deeper emotional patterns that shape how women show up in the world. Emily shares her own story with honesty and offers clear ways women can reconnect with strength, clarity and self worth without spiritual pressure or perfectionism. Her brand is bold and unapologetic and she works with women who are ready to stop shrinking and step into a grounded sense of power.Connect with Emily Website: www.21stcenturygoddessco.comConnect with PhillyWebsite: phillyjlay.comSocials: @phillyjlayDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

What 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 life. Through these ancient patterns, we're reminded that nothing in nature blooms all year long, and we're not meant to either.This is an invitation to slow down, to release the pressure for constant productivity, and to reconnect with what your body and spirit truly need in this season. From cozy rituals and nourishing rest to the invigorating clarity of cold air on your face, Emily offers tangible ways to lean into winter's wisdom, even if you're someone who craves sunshine and green.Because on the other side of the darkness, there's always a rebirth. Every spring you've ever witnessed began here, in the quiet, the cold, and the unseen. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to not bloom. You are allowed to become.In this episode, I explore:The power of wintering and cyclical living, how ancient and ancestral wisdom teaches us to honor nature's rhythms, slow down, and find meaning in the darker months.Why nothing in nature blooms all year long, and how to apply that truth to your own life, leadership, and wellbeing.The invitation to rest, reflect, and restore, releasing the pressure for constant productivity and embracing deep rest as sacred, not lazy.The physical and emotional benefits of cold and stillness, from supporting your circadian rhythm and mental clarity to the invigorating healing power of cold air on your face.Practical ways to lean into winter's wisdom, cozy rituals, slow living practices, journaling prompts, and simple ways to bring warmth, connection, and intention into this season.Embracing both light and dark within yourself, integrating the yin and yang of your inner world, finding wholeness through acceptance, and trusting that the pause is preparation for what's next.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 121 | Beyond the Badge: Embracing Seasons in a World Obsessed with BusySign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or

What 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 teaches that when one person in a relationship changes, the entire dynamic begins to shift. Through humor, real-life stories, and grounded examples, she offers practical tools for honoring your transformation while creating deeper intimacy, even when your partner isn't “doing the work.”They discuss what it means to “go first,” how to recognize the difference between fear and disrespect, and how to communicate your growth in ways that invite curiosity instead of defensiveness. Maggie also shares powerful re-frames around resentment, compassion, and the myth that both partners must grow at the same pace or in the same way.Whether you're deconstructing long-held beliefs, exploring new layers of yourself, or simply feeling the growing pains of change within your relationship, this conversation is a breath of relief and a roadmap for love that expands instead of contracts.In this episode, we explore:What The Growth Gap is and why it happens when one partner evolves and the other resists changeHow to honor your personal growth without abandoning your relationship or yourselfMaggie's “Power of One” framework and how one person's transformation can shift the entire relationshipThe myth that partners must grow at the same pace (and what actually sustains long-term connection)How to communicate your insights and new awareness without triggering defensivenessThe difference between fear, indifference, and contempt, and how to know which you're facingWhat to do when your growth brings up tension around faith, identity, or worldview differencesThe mindset of “I go first” and why it's key for creating healthy changeWhy curiosity, consent, and compassion are essential for meaningful conversationsHow to know when growth differences are workable, and when they signal deeper misalignmentBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Maggie:Download The Growth Gap Workshop, a free resource for when you're evolving and your partner isn't on the same pathListen to The Marriage Life Coach PodcastExplore her self-study program, The Marriage Mindset MakeoverLearn about Private CoachingCheck out her bestselling book, Questions for Couples JournalFollow on Instagram: @themaggiereyesVisit her website: maggiereyes.comConnect with Emily:Website:

Life 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 episode about slowing down enough to feel it all—to remember that life itself is the occasion, not something to earn once everything feels perfect.Emily explores the tension between what's hard and what's holy, sharing personal stories of grief, rage, beauty, and creativity. She reflects on the conditioning that teaches women to smile through pain, the ways we hide behind optimism, and the freedom that comes when we finally allow ourselves to be seen in every shade of our truth.This conversation is an offering—a reminder that your presence, your essence, and your being are enough. You don't have to rush through this season or mask the hard parts. You get to hold the darkness, create the magic, and call it all sacred.In this episode, I explore:The beautiful and brutal truth of being fully alive — learning to hold both joy and grief, light and shadow, beauty and chaos as sacred parts of the human experienceThe power of sitting in discomfort without bypassing it, fixing it, or rushing it, and how this practice deepens emotional intelligence, presence, and embodimentHow pregnancy, physical limitations, and seasons of surrender can become portals for personal growth, compassion, and feminine wisdomThe conditioning that teaches women to “be fine,” to smile through pain, and to disconnect from their truth, and how to reclaim your wholeness by allowing yourself to feel it allThe sacred work of shadow integration and self-trust—how to hold rage, grief, and sadness without shame and see them as gateways to authenticity and powerThe healing energy of sisterhood, nurturance, and creativity, and how gathering in safe, intentional spaces reminds us that we were never meant to do life aloneWhat it means to live from wholeness instead of chasing it—remembering that your worth isn't earned through productivity, perfection, or performanceHow to cultivate intentionality and ritual in everyday life by bringing presence, beauty, and creativity into the small, ordinary momentsWhy living an aligned, soul-led life is both mystical and mundane, and how to honor your humanity as deeply as your divinityA gentle reminder that life itself is the occasion—an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and celebrate the sacredness of being here nowBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 119 | How to Create...

In 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.Together, we dive deep into the subtle ways our attachment patterns, shame stories, and identity constructs keep us bound—often in ways that feel “productive” or “good.” From perfectionism and people-pleasing to the spiritual bypassing that hides beneath our self-development work, this conversation unveils the unconscious habits that keep us safe but small. Yarrow shares how nervous system regulation and secure attachment create the foundation for true embodiment—and how the willingness to be radically honest with ourselves is the real portal to freedom.If you've been craving deeper self-trust, or if you're ready to stop performing the “healed” version of yourself and start living as the embodied one—this episode will speak straight to your soul. You'll walk away feeling both challenged and seen, with new language for your own evolution and practical wisdom to anchor your healing in your body.In this episode, we explore:How attachment wounds subtly shape your nervous system, identity, and relationshipsThe link between shame, anxiety, and perfectionism—and how these patterns keep us stuck in controlWhy even “productive” habits like personal growth or cleaning can become addictions rooted in shame or avoidanceThe importance of nervous system safety in receiving love, abundance, and regulationHow to identify the hidden ways you sacrifice authenticity for attachmentWhat it really means to worship at the altar of you—and how self-devotion becomes the ultimate act of sovereigntyThe power of radical honesty and self-compassion in releasing control and embodying freedomHow to alchemize rage, grief, and shame into embodied truthWhat happens when you finally allow yourself to be seen, safe, and free—on your own termsBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Yarrow Kae:Instagram: @yarrowkaeYouTube: Yarrow Kae AcademyThe Composer: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-composerThe Portal: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-portalConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List:

What 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 programming, and external validation often hold women back from their true mission, and why listening to your soul's whispers is the most powerful strategy you'll ever need.Together, we explore the intersection of manifestation, time, money, and worth, reframing how we think about abundance and how to expand into overflow without the hustle. Kathleen's perspective is both mystical and practical—rooted in her own lived experience of facing fear, choosing alignment, and witnessing firsthand how the universe rearranges itself in our favor when we honor our soul's knowing.Whether you're curious about energy work, craving a deeper connection to your intuition, or simply wondering if you were made for more, this conversation will expand your perspective and ignite what's possible for you. Tune in for a soul-stirring reminder that your vision already exists, your contracts are already signed, and infinite possibility is available when you're willing to choose alignment over safety.In this episode, we explore:What the quantum field really is, how it works, and why it holds infinite timelines, possibilities, and intuitive guidanceHow to recognize and dissolve subconscious blocks, limiting beliefs, and inherited conditioning that keep us from alignmentThe relationship between intuition, soul alignment, and manifestation—and how to build trust with your future selfWhy time, money, and abundance are energetic resources that expand when you live in alignment with your soul missionPractical tools and perspectives to tap into your intuition, shift your frequency, and call in miracles without hustle or burnoutHow saying yes to the unknown can activate quantum leaps, expanded purpose, and infinite possibility in every area of lifeBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Kathleen:Website: www.thequantumpsychic.comFree Quantum Leap Training + Light Language Activation: thequantumpsychic.com/quantum-leapInstagram: @thequantumpsychicThreads: @thequantumpsychicConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:

What 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 for entrepreneurs, leaders, and mothers who feel the pressure to constantly prove themselves in order to be “enough.”I'll share personal stories and coaching insights about what it looks like to be compensated for the intangible: your voice, your energy, your ideas, your leadership. We'll explore the fears that come with putting your gifts out into the world, the stories we tell ourselves about rejection, and how to shift from “selling yourself” to offering transformation.Most importantly, this episode is about remembering the truth: you are inherently worthy. Your magic doesn't come from output—it comes from your presence, your wisdom, and your unique way of being in the world. Whether you're navigating entrepreneurship, career, motherhood, or relationships, this conversation will remind you that the world needs you, not just your productivity.In this episode, I explore:The historical shift that devalued women's gifts during the agricultural and industrial revolutions—and how that conditioning still affects us today.The fears women face when putting intangible gifts—wisdom, presence, intuition, leadership—into the world.How to reframe selling and compensation as an exchange of energy and transformation, not “selling yourself.”Tangible practices for embodying worth without output, including rest, play, and naming old stories out loud.Why presence, voice, and lived experience often create more transformation than checklists, deliverables, or productivity hacks.How to align pricing, offers, and compensation with your truth—so your business or career feels abundant, soul-led, and sustainable.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 156 | Fun Because: How to Recalibrate the Realm of Possibility + Collapse Timelines by Dismantling Hustle and Reclaiming Joy with Kari the Fun CoachThe Coven is a six-month circle for women unraveling old stories, remembering their truth, reclaiming their voice, and rising together. ✨ Exclusive for Wild & Waking listeners: use code WILD for $111 off enrollment

Have 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 defies explanation. These moments cracked me open and reminded me of the limitless ways our gifts can come alive when we release control and stay open to possibility.Throughout the weekend, I was confronted with the tender questions we all face on the path of growth: If I show the real me, will I still belong? Am I doing this “right”? What if my way doesn't look like anyone else's? Reiki offered me the chance to practice trusting myself in real time—and to discover that the most powerful thing we can do is embrace our unique way of experiencing and expressing energy, creativity, and truth.Whether you've been curious about Reiki, felt the call to explore your own intuitive gifts, or simply need encouragement to follow your curiosities into the unknown, this conversation will meet you where you are. My hope is that sharing my story reminds you that you don't need to have it all figured out—you just need the courage to take the next step and trust that what unlocks will be exactly what you need.If this episode resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message, share your reflections, or come join us inside the Coven, where conversations like these are the heartbeat of our community.In this episode, I explore:What a Reiki attunement weekend actually is and how Reiki differs from a traditional training or certificationThe powerful ways Reiki I & Reiki II attunement opened new portals of healing, intuition, and energy awarenessMy unexpected experience with automatic writing/scribing poetry during meditation (and why creativity sometimes comes alive in the most surprising ways)The wild moment I heard my baby's name and energy come through during a Reiki session—and what it taught me about listening, trusting, and letting go of expectationsHow Reiki revealed my natural connection to words, voice, and expression as part of my healing and leadership journeyWhy belonging and self-trust are such tender themes when you're revealing new parts of yourself—and how Reiki helped me explore themThe role of chakras, energy centers, and intuition in the Reiki process (shared in an accessible, beginner-friendly way)How Reiki reminded me that anyone can access energy healing and that your magic lies in your own way of experiencing itBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Jada...

Have 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 of living between worlds — one foot in everyday life, board meetings, and school pickup lines, while the other is immersed in awakening, spiritual exploration, and big-picture questions about who we are and how we want to live. This “in-between” can feel isolating, even disorienting, but it's also where belonging, truth, and deeper self-connection are forged.Together, we explore the messy middle of transformation: the lag between breakthrough moments and lived embodiment, the grief that comes when old relationships no longer align, and the deep human ache to be fully seen and understood. Emily reminds us that feeling “crazy” or “too much” during this process is not a flaw but a hallmark of waking up to yourself. Awakening and integration don't happen on the same timeline — and that's okay.If you're feeling caught between who you've always been and who you're becoming… if you're hungry for belonging in the midst of your awakening… if you're realizing that embodying your breakthroughs takes more patience than you thought — this episode will feel like a deep exhale.In this episode, I explore:Why integration lags behind revelation — and what it means when your breakthroughs, awakenings, and expansions take time to embodyThe experience of living between worlds: navigating everyday life while undergoing deep spiritual growth and personal transformationThe grief, disorientation, and isolation that often accompanies spiritual awakening when old relationships or spaces no longer alignThe deep human ache for belonging, being fully seen, and understood while walking the path of growthThe Wild & Waking framework — unraveling, remembering, reclamation, and rise — and how these cyclical phases shape every transformation journeyWhy safe spaces and soul-aligned communities like The Coven are essential for women navigating expansion, awakening, and integrationHow breakthroughs often lead to unexpected challenges — and why these moments become the hallmarks of your growth storyIf this conversation spoke to you, don't keep it to yourself. Share this episode on your socials or pass it along to a friend who's navigating her own breakthroughs, awakenings, or seasons of living between worlds. These are the conversations that remind us we're not alone — and together, we create the belonging we're all craving.Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up...

What 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 ourselves again.This conversation is packed with real-life wisdom, practical tools, and soul-level permission to choose yourself. Jessica and I talk about what it looks like to silence other people's opinions, move beyond shame and judgment, and finally trust the quiet knowing inside you. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, feeling paralyzed by indecision, or simply craving more confidence in your daily choices, this episode will remind you that you are safe to trust yourself and worthy of a life that feels aligned and expansive.If you've ever felt stuck in people-pleasing, terrified of making the “wrong” choice, or burned out from living by everyone else's expectations, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore:Jessica's powerful personal story of navigating divorce, co-parenting, and remarriage—and how she learned to trust herself again after betrayal.The Be Gentle, Be Humble, Be Bold framework for decision-making and how to apply it in everyday life.How to identify the “shoulds” that keep you stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and comparison.The role of micro-decisions (what you wear, what you eat, how you spend your time) in rebuilding self-trust and confidence.Why waiting for external proof keeps women paralyzed in indecision—and how to learn to trust your intuition instead.How to release shame, judgment, and outdated conditioning that disconnect you from your authentic self.The connection between decision-making, self-trust, and living a bold, aligned, and joyful life.Tangible next steps for starting your own “should challenge” to notice, reframe, and release the expectations that no longer serve you.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @heyjessicafrewWebsite: www.heyjessicafrew.comOrder the Book: Shove Your Shoulds: Become a Decision-Making Badass to Live the Bold Life You DeserveConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next...

In 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 very first time — how the practitioner worked with both my energy and the baby's, and the powerful confirmations that matched everything I'd been hearing from my spirit team. From ancestral wisdom and my matrilineal line, to synchronicities with other intuitive healers I've worked with, I share the downloads that helped me see healing as less about one modality and more about following curiosity, trusting the process, and remembering what's always been within us.In this episode, I explore:My first Reiki session and what it revealed about energy healing, pregnancy, and the body's innate wisdomThe soul baby messages I received and how they offered guidance, affirmation, and insight during this seasonPowerful spirit team synchronicities that tied together intuitive downloads, ancestral lineage, and conversations with other healersHow energy healing and ancestral remembrance are shaping my path of spiritual growth and self-trustReflections from the Yellowstone ALIGN Retreat, including the impact of somatic breathwork, community connection, and time in natureWhy healing is more than mindset work—and how energy practices, somatic release, and intuitive guidance create deeper transformationThe ongoing process of moving from breakdown to breakthrough, and what it means to lean into trust, expansion, and spiritual awakeningBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 160 | When the Breakdown Becomes the Breakthrough: What My Body Taught Me About Grief, Energy & TrustEpisode 159 | Soul-Led Living: Intuition, Embodiment & Your Call to Rise in the Collective Awakening with Kelsey AndersonSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a...

This 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 conditioning show up in our businesses, how the witch wound plays out through money blocks and self-sabotage, and how to lead in integrity when you're walking a path that your family, community, or culture may not understand. We talk about nervous system safety, the ripple effect of authenticity, and the courage it takes to lead not just a business, but a soul mission.This episode is for the woman who's rising through the wreckage. Who is walking her edge. Who knows there's no going back to who she used to be, but hasn't fully landed in what's next. This is for the torchbearers. The cycle-breakers. The ones who are choosing to be seen—not just for themselves, but for every woman who came before and every daughter who will follow.It's not about becoming someone new.It's about remembering who you've always been—and daring to lead from there.In this episode, we explore:What it means to navigate a death portal—when your old identity dissolves and you haven't yet stepped into your next becomingHow spiritual awakening, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal growth often initiate women into these sacred unravelingsThe connection between the witch wound and visibility—why fear of being seen is often an inherited trauma, not a personal flawThe role of past life regression, ancestral trauma, and energetic clearing in healing the witch woundReleasing religious programming around money, power, and self-expression—and redefining success as a spiritual woman in businessThe difference between performative visibility and embodied leadership—and how to root into your soul truth in your brand, message, and missionHow sacred responsibility shows up in motherhood and entrepreneurship—and what it means to lead with integrity while being fully humanThe sacred work of reclaiming sovereignty, creating spiritual safety, and leading from your own remembranceBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Katy:Instagram → @thekatystuartWebsite → katystuart.comJoin the Oracle Mastermind → katystuart.com/the-oracleStep into The Experience → katystuart.com/the-experienceConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and...