Intentional Living for Mothers: Audio Event – Details, episodes & analysis

In this conversation, Monica is joined with Mel Mutterspaugh, a clinical herbalist, podcast host of The Herbalist Path, and mom, shares her journey and passion for using plant medicine safely and effectively. Mel discusses the benefits of herbal first aid, sustainable sourcing, and offers practical advice on immune-boosting herbs like reishi mushrooms, echinacea, and elderberries. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature and the value of incorporating herbal remedies into daily life for overall wellness. Mel also provides resources for safe and effective herbal use, advocating for a balanced approach between natural and conventional medicine.

00:00 Introduction to Mel and Herbal Medicine

01:13 Mel's Journey into Herbalism

04:27 Herbal Remedies for Winter Flu Season

06:13 Immunomodulating and Immune-Boosting Herbs

12:57 Sourcing and Incorporating Herbs

17:44 Research and Safety of Herbal Remedies

26:12 Stocking Your Natural Medicine Cabinet

Mel Mutterspaugh is a clinical herbalist, podcast host of The Herbalist's Path, and mom, passionate about empowering mothers to use plant medicine safely and effectively for their families—fostering wellness, connection, and a deeper bond with nature.

Access Mel’s Free Gift Here: The Ultimate Natural Medicine Cabinet

Feeling like you don't want to rush through all of these conversations? For just $33, you'll be able to continue listening at your leisure for 365 days PLUS receive access to Wand(HER)wild's most popular workshops created with incredible intentionality by Carolyn & Monica: our Mind Mapping Workshop on Time Bending, both our Slow Living for Mothers & Shadow Work for Mothers Vision Board Workshops, and our Release & Rise ThetaBreathwork Session PLUS the playbacks to both LIVE workshops the week of the audio event. Grab the All Access Pass now at the link AND hurry because after the event ends, the price goes up to $66.

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined by Olivia Verhulst, a licensed psychotherapist and wellness consultant with a focus on maternal mental health. Olivia shares her personal journey, her certifications, and her professional experiences in helping mothers navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). They discuss the importance of therapy, common mental health challenges faced by mothers, and the Trauma Informed Maternal Health Directory co-founded by Olivia. Olivia also highlights the value of therapy in improving relationships and offers a free postpartum care support plan template for listeners.

00:00 Introduction to Olivia

01:10 Olivia's Journey to Maternal Mental Health

05:24 Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS)

08:53 The Importance of Therapy for Mothers

13:19 Trauma Informed Maternal Health Directory

15:59 Free Postpartum Care Support Plan

16:57 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Olivia Verhulst is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Consultant, Media Contributor, Forbes Health Advisor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, and Adjunct Professor at NYU. She is certified to provide telehealth in NY, NJ and FL. She is also a Certified Parental Leave Coach and Co-Founder of Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Directory.

Access Olivia’s Free Gift Here: Postpartum Care Plan

In a world crowded with information overload and where busy is celebrated, Wanderwild Family Retreats offers a pause. Does re-discovering the magic of nature and community while retreating in wild luxury with your child in tow sound like the experience of a lifetime? Join us with your little this summer to connect and really see one another, while enjoying earth to table meals, interactive sound healing, cacao circles, somatic movement, nature based childcare, and much, much more. Follow the link to learn more and sign up today. Have questions? As the Founder and CEO, Monica is happy to answer them! You can get in touch via email hello@wanderwildfamilyretreats.com.

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined with Jenna Smith, a specialist in root cause therapy, energy alignment, and instinctive meditation, shares her personal journey and professional insights. Jenna is also a podcast host of Naturally Empowered Living. Jenna discusses the importance of embracing shadow work, identifying and releasing unprocessed emotions, and understanding the impact of struggle cycles. She highlights the value of self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and finding personal coping mechanisms through guided practices like meditation. Join us to explore pathways to personal growth and intentional living, and discover practical steps to break free from recurring life challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Jenna

01:26 Jenna's Personal Journey

07:46 Struggle Cycles and Pathways to Growth

13:02 Breaking the Struggle Cycle

17:36 Tools for Healing and Growth

21:14 Conclusion and Free Gift

Jenna Smith is a certified practitioner specializing in root cause therapy, energy alignment, and instinctive meditation. She is also the podcast host of Naturally Empowered Living. She works with unprocessed emotions and releases stuck energies, guiding clients on an unapologetic journey of self-awakening. Through guided healing and shadow work sessions, Jenna empowers others to live intentionally and embrace their unique energy of alignment.

Access Jenna’s Free Gift Here: Slow Down To Release Stuck Energy

If the audio event conversations inspire you to take a more intentional look at your life within the lens of motherhood, we personally invite you to join our Members Space, where you'll receive high touch guidance alongside community. This coming month, you'll have access to a virtual cacao circle, a live guidance call, our newly released Soul Manifesting Series, our on demand WhatsApp group, and the start of our Sacred Connections Cohort - where we'll go deeper into exploring the unique bond between yourself & your child. Join us before the audio event ends and receive 50% off of our monthly membership (just $22 a month!) for as long as you stay (regularly $44 a month).

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined with Catherine Wilde, founder of Soul Care Mom, author of 'Reclaiming Your Inner Sparkle’, and Podcast host of Soul Care Mom Podcast. Catherine shares her personal journey of finding calm and confidence through self-care amidst the chaos of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with oneself beyond traditional self-care practices and offers practical steps for mothers to feel alive and rejuvenated. Learn about Catherine's self-care rituals, including her 'kickstart your calm morning,' and discover ways to infuse joy and intentionality into your daily life.

00:00 Introduction to Catherine Wilde

01:36 Catherine's Personal Journey into Soul Care

03:53 Understanding Soul Care in Motherhood

05:17 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Inner Sparkle

10:32 Connecting with Catherine and Free Gift

Catherine Wilde is a mom of three, founder of Soul Care Mom, author of 'Reclaiming Your Inner Sparkle’, and Podcast host of Soul Care Mom Podcast. She believes you can feel calm and find your unshakable confidence when you first care for yourself.

Access Catherine’s Free Gift Here: Kickstart Your Calm Morning

Feeling like you don't want to rush through all of these conversations? For just $33, you'll be able to continue listening at your leisure for 365 days PLUS receive access to Wand(HER)wild's most popular workshops created with incredible intentionality by Carolyn & Monica: our Mind Mapping Workshop on Time Bending, both our Slow Living for Mothers & Shadow Work for Mothers Vision Board Workshops, and our Release & Rise ThetaBreathwork Session PLUS the playbacks to both LIVE workshops the week of the audio event. Grab the All Access Pass now at the link AND hurry because after the event ends, the price goes up to $66.

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined by Stephanie Trzaska, an intuitive life coach and spiritual guide, to explore the archetypes of the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone. Stephanie shares her personal journey and professional expertise, delving into how these archetypes affect women individually and collectively. They discuss overcoming limiting factors, the importance of generational healing, and practical ways to redefine these archetypes in daily life. Stephanie offers profound insights and practical advice on balancing personal and societal roles, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's multidimensional self. The episode also includes a free gift from Stephanie, a soul activation meditation designed to help listeners connect with their true essence.

00:00 Introduction to Stephanie

01:02 Starting the Conversation

02:10 Understanding Archetypes

02:32 Exploring the Maiden Archetype

12:56 Redefining the Maiden

19:16 Exploring the Mother Archetype

24:32 Redefining the Mother

28:28 Exploring the Crone Archetype

31:56 Redefining the Crone

37:13 Conclusion and Free Gift

Stephanie Trzaska is an Intuitive Life Coach & Spiritual Guide who supports women as they seek to reclaim their power & light through conscious connection with the wisdom of their body. She’s an alluring & mysterious blend of Midwest mom to two young boys and earthy, witchy, mystic, exemplifying how to embrace our multidimensional selves and lives. Steph is also a retreat host, women’s circle facilitator, Reiki & EFT practitioner, & host of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast. She lives in Cleveland Heights, OH with her husband Mike, their 2 little boys, & their senior dogs.

Access Stephanie’s Free Gift: Soul Meditation

If the audio event conversations inspire you to take a more intentional look at your life within the lens of motherhood, we personally invite you to join our Members Space, where you'll receive high touch guidance alongside community. This coming month, you'll have access to a virtual cacao circle, a live guidance call, our newly released Soul Manifesting Series, our on demand WhatsApp group, and the start of our Sacred Connections Cohort - where we'll go deeper into exploring the unique bond between yourself & your child. Join us before the audio event ends and receive 50% off of our monthly membership (just $22 a month!) for as long as you stay (regularly $44 a month).

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined by Britta Bushnell, PhD, a mythologist, childbirth educator, and speaker with over 25 years of experience. Britta merges psychology, mythology, and storytelling to help parents navigate birth and maintain vibrant relationships. She shares her personal journey, beginning with her mother's influence in storytelling and ritual, leading to her work in prenatal education and her PhD in mythology. Britta elaborates on the role of mythology in parenthood, offering a powerful metaphorical story 'The Princess in the Labyrinth' to illustrate the transformative nature of birth and parenthood. She also recommends further reading, including her book 'Transformed by Birth' and offers a free chapter for listeners.

00:00 Introduction to Britta Bushnell, PhD

01:56 Personal Journey into Birth Work

06:50 The Role of Mythology in Parenthood

11:50 Ariadne's Thread: Navigating Parenthood

15:14 Resources and Closing Remarks

Britta Bushnell, PhD, is a mythologist, veteran childbirth educator, and celebrated speaker. Drawing from 25+ years of experience, she blends psychology, mythology, and storytelling to help parents and couples navigate birth and sustain vibrant relationships during parenthood.

Access Britta’s Free Gift: Transformed by Birth

Feeling like you don't want to rush through all of these conversations? For just $33, you'll be able to continue listening at your leisure for 365 days PLUS receive access to Wand(HER)wild's most popular workshops created with incredible intentionality by Carolyn & Monica: our Mind Mapping Workshop on Time Bending, both our Slow Living for Mothers & Shadow Work for Mothers Vision Board Workshops, and our Release & Rise ThetaBreathwork Session PLUS the playbacks to both LIVE workshops the week of the audio event. Grab the All Access Pass now at the link AND hurry because after the event ends, the price goes up to $66.

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat

In this conversation, Monica is joined with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage House and a mother of three, sharing her journey of overcoming burnout through effective home management. From creating a support system and outsourcing tasks to offering practical tips for busy parents, Kelly discusses strategies to alleviate the mental and physical load of household responsibilities. Tune in to learn about actionable steps, including both cost-free options and affordable outsourcing solutions, aimed at reclaiming time and fostering better family dynamics.

00:00 Introduction to Kelly

01:25 Kelly's Personal Journey to Founding Sage House

07:16 Home Management Tips and Free Strategies

10:41 Outsourcing Support: Where to Start

11:36 Investment in Outsourcing: Justifying the Cost

13:37 Practical Examples of Outsourcing Tasks

18:11 Additional Resources and Support from Sage House

21:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Kelly Hubbell, a mom of three, founded Sage Haus to help busy parents reclaim time and energy by outsourcing the mental load, building support systems, and fostering equity at home through practical solutions and tailored guidance.

Access Kelly’s Free Gift Here: Hiring A House Manager Starter Kit

In a world crowded with information overload and where busy is celebrated, Wanderwild Family Retreats offers a pause. Does re-discovering the magic of nature and community while retreating in wild luxury with your child in tow sound like the experience of a lifetime? Join us with your little this summer to connect and really see one another, while enjoying earth to table meals, interactive sound healing, cacao circles, somatic movement, nature based childcare, and much, much more. Follow the link to learn more and sign up today. Have questions? As the Founder and CEO, Monica is happy to answer them! You can get in touch via email hello@wanderwildfamilyretreats.com.

Quick Links:

* All-Access Pass Upgrade - Just $33 through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Members Space - 50% off through Feb 7th

* Wand(HER)wild Podcast on Apple

* Wanderwild Family Retreats - Mother Child Summer Retreat