REWILD + FREE

Nicole and Lauren gather just ahead of the full moon to share honest updates and reflections on life, business, and the ever-changing seasons of motherhood. Our biggest intention for this episode is to give you a big behind the scenes peek into our process behind launching and refining our latest offering, Held—a community designed for mother-serving professionals. We openly discuss the little pivots and  “course corrections” we’ve made, the importance of play and spaciousness in the creative process, and how responding to YOUR feedback and our own needs has shaped our business in a deeply embodied way.

As usual there’s also a sprinkling of so many juicy topics waiting for you from:

• Our usual energy/cycle/life updates (including iron infusions, birthday months, and new kittens!)
• The acceptance of and identity shifts of neurodivergence
• Honoring different seasons in business and motherhood
• Navigating ambition, capacity, and the myth of one-size-fits-all strategy
• Balancing “people pleasing” with true responsiveness and evolution
• Fullness vs. busyness: Reframing your perception of life’s demands
• The importance of slow growth, prioritizing relationships over transactions, and letting action (not overthinking) shape the next right steps in entrepreneurship
• Finally, we’re sharing our biggest piece of advice for any other space holding entrepreneurs out there

You'll find plenty of relatable insights about honoring your own rhythm, letting go of rigidity, and building community in ways that are truly nourishing. Whether you’re here for reflections on motherhood, inspiration for your own creative ventures, or just to feel a little more connected to these 2 silly weirdos, there’s magick in this episode for you. 

HELD is a community membership for mother-serving visionaries—birthworkers, coaches, and space holders—who want to grow their business without bypassing their body. Inside, we blend somatics, embodied strategy, and values-led leadership so your business can nourish you and your clients. Founding member spots are open (only 10 available!) at a deeply discounted rate — we start September 9. Secure your spot now: www.nestandnourish.ca/held

Thanks so much for hanging out with us, if you enjoy these episodes please share them with a friend, leave a review wherever you’re listening from, and come on over to instagram to continue the conversation..

Connect with Nicole on IG (@nicolepasveer) 

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What happens when the structures and routines you built to support yourself… stop working?

What if you’re not lazy, just in a different season?

And honestly, WTF does lazy even mean?

What does it say about you if you’re less “productive” than usual? (And… what is usual?)

In this episode, recorded barefoot on my deck (yep, you’ll hear the wind #sorrynotsorry), I’m sharing what’s been moving through my client work, and through my own body.

There’s a quiet but fierce call to stop pushing, stop obeying the inner cop, and finally let our rhythms shift. To let the supports evolve, instead of assuming something’s broken just because it stopped working. And to recognize that it might not be clairity you're seeking in life + biz, it's actually self trust.

You'll hear:

• A powerful client breakthrough around non-linear motivation and internalized “shoulds”
• Why apathy, numbness, and stillness can feel unsafe (and what to do with that)
• How to use my Cycle of Creation prompts to track your real rhythm, NOT the one capitalism trained you to crave
• A permission slip to soften, recalibrate, and trust your pace again
• Details on my ALIVE sessions + the birthday bundle I’ve put together for this summer

This isn’t about hacking your energy or getting more done.

It’s about listening deeply.

Letting yourself be changed.

And trusting that your rhythm (no matter how messy, quiet, or non-linear) is sacred.

Exhale with me. You’re right on time.

Let these become *almost* daily reflections to PLAY with

• Date:
• I’m on cycle day...
• Current lunar phase:
• Energy level rating (1–5) — and describe:
• Creative flow rating (1–5) — and describe:
• My body is feeling...
• My mind is saying...
• I choose to believe (affirm)...
• Ta-da list (what I did, not what I should’ve):
• Ways I experienced abundance (or another word that describes what you're wanting to feel in this season):
• A moment to remember:

As always, I'd love to hear what stirs or lands for you in this conversation. And let me know if you end up tracking your own creative rhythm! Send me an unscripted voice note on IG (@nicolepasveer) and let me know! 

P.S. Share this episode (or one of your faves) on IG and tag me @nicolepasveer to enter my birthday giveaway!

At the end of June, I’ll randomly draw someone to receive $100 off a session or bundle with me!

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A little riff in the car sharing what’s been alive in my world lately and extending a gentle invitation to soften the grip, sprinkle in some silliness, and take a deep exhale.

Your business doesn't need to feel like a never ending and rigid self-improvement project to be successful

If you’ve been feeling the tension between wanting to build a sustainable business and secretly fantasizing about deleting Instagram… you’re not alone LOL. But I firmly believe that the pace we grow our business at IS the pace we maintain it at, so it's crucial we stop treating rest, play, and joy as something to earn

In this episode, I speak to:

• Why fulfillment, satisfaction, and even joy don’t have to wait until your next big income month (yep, it’s safe to feel good now)
• The real talk on craving external validation, and why it doesn’t make you needy or unevolved
• How I’m unlearning the myth of “toxic consistency” while still showing up in a way that feels honest and grounded
• The magic that unfolds when we let business be a little more playful, a little less serious

As always, I'd love to hear what stirs or lands for you in this conversation. Send me an unscripted voice note on IG (@nicolepasveer) and let me know! 

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Buckle up. This one’s a ride.

We honestly joked that the whole thing could’ve just been a blooper reel LOL but buried inside the Moana 2 quotes, pizza-cupcake metaphors, fat cat analogies, and all the giggles…

There’s something real here. Something tender. Something we both needed to say out loud, and maybe you needed to hear?? 

We hold our usual nuance and throughout this episode of Musings & Magick, we tumble through:

• The guilt and shame around wanting “too much”
• The difference between curated echo chambers and real, messy community
• The tug-of-war between honoring our natural limits and still longing for more
• Letting go of labels like “lazy” or “productive” and just meeting ourselves where we are

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much or not enough…

If you’ve craved a life or business that doesn’t ask you to hustle through your exhaustion…

If you’ve wondered whether your desires were holy or selfish or both… 

This one’s for you.

Take a deep breath, love.

This conversation is full of real life, big questions, sideways laughter, and sacred tangents. It’s messy. It’s nourishing. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.

Things We’re Chewing On:

• “Everything can be medicine, everything can be poison.” (Thank you, Quiddist, inspired by her recent Beyond Dogma series)
• The quiet ways we limit ourselves, and the wild permission of Mother energy to want more.
• Why your business has to run through your own filter. (Seriously, are you baking cupcakes with a pizza recipe?)
• Trusting your pace. Even when it’s slower than you expected. Especially then.

This episode is a soft rebellion.

A love song for your enoughness.

A nudge to come home to the wisdom of your body and the truth of your desire.

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Offerings Mentioned:

🎧 The Art of Holding Space

Our private podcast: 12 short + bingeable episodes, plus a soulful workbook for reflection.

We share the 9 core practices that have shaped how we hold space for others, and for ourselves.

→ GET INSTANT ACCESS FOR FREE HERE

🌿 HELD: A 6-Month Community for Mother-Serving Visionaries

If you’re craving a coaching space that is deeply relational, embodied, and honors your full humanity (not just your strategic brain), HELD might be for you.✨ Early bird pricing ends May 16.

→ LEARN MORE ABOUT HELD HERE

We’re so glad you’re here.

Thanks for walking this wild path with us.

We love you.

Xo, Lauren + Nicole

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What happens when you wake up to the lies you were raised on?  

Welcome to the terrain of mind fcks we’re actively unfcking from LOL 

This “unf*ckery” has a name.. it’s called an ontological shock, a new-to-me word (thanks tiff) that describes what happens when our foundational beliefs about who we are and our place within the universe unravel leaving us exposed to the void. It's a dizzying and disorienting experience, but ultimately an important catalyst for profound growth and understanding.  

Tune into this unfiltered conversation with Tiff Dee to unpack what it really means to decolonize our minds, especially as late-identified neurodivergent women navigating motherhood, business, and a world not built for our brains or bodies 

We get into the messy, layered truths of:

• Neurodivergence: nervous system disability or superpower?
• Postpartum sensitivity + sensory overwhelm
• Gendered programming and toxic feminism 
• Hyper-independence masked as empowerment
• Radicalization through motherhood, and witnessing a genocide front and centre on the world stage 
• The grief we hold as former nurses/teachers unconsciously reinforcing an oppressive system
• The sneaky ADHD tax + time blindness
• Evolution, burnout, and becoming
• “Bounce back” culture in matrescence
• The binary trap: “boss babe” vs. “barefoot and pregnant”
• The zero-sum game: if I win, you lose

This one’s tender, fiery, and full of nuance.

Tune in with curiosity. Let it challenge you. Let it land!! 

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Resources mentioned in this episode : 

• Tiff’s blog
• Unmasking Autism (book) by Devon Price 
• Telepathy Tapes (podcast) hosted by Ky Dickens
• Fair Play Method / Fair Play (book) Eve Rodsky 
• Dumbing us Down by John Taylor Gatto
• The Message (book) Ta-Nehisi Coates 
• The Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Summit by Claire Paniccia 
• Hunter in a Farmer's World (book) by Tom Hartman 

MEET TIFF: 

Tiff D’Amico is a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, perinatal mental health specialist, and placenta encapsulator. After experiencing a second-trimester loss, navigating IVF, planning a home birth that turned into a C-section, and getting slammed with postpartum anxiety, nothing about early motherhood came easy for her. It wasn’t until her neurodivergent diagnosis that the puzzle pieces finally clicked into place.

Now, she’s on a mission to help other moms avoid the spiral of postpartum anxiety—not with platitudes or Pinterest-perfect schedules, but with real-deal tools: placenta encapsulation, strategic postpartum planning, and consistent, judgment-free support throughout the fourth trimester. Tiff believes postpartum anxiety is not just a mental health issue—it’s a social construct rooted in capitalism, patriarchy, and colonialism. And she’s here to help moms build a life they can manage - and enjoy.

Connect with Tiff on IG @theplacentagirl or https://www.tiffdee.com/ 

Connect with Nicole on IG  (@nicolepasveer)

All current offerings can be found here including UNRULY:  

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0:00 Introduction to Rewild and Free Podcast

01:12 Meet Tiff: The Placenta Girl

01:55 Navigating Motherhood and Neurodivergence

04:40 Challenges of Parenting and Personal Growth

07:50 Breastfeeding and Parenting Strategies

11:14 The Struggles of Neurodivergent Parenting

18:47 Reflections on Parenting and Societal Expectations

38:58 Navigating Early Intervention and Support Systems

40:39 Breaking the Cycle of Silence

41:18 Privilege and Neurodivergence

43:51 The Impact of Patriarchy on Men and Women

45:15 Radicalization and Awareness

48:14 The Complexity of Oppression

54:03 The Journey of Decolonizing Minds

01:10:44 Ontological Shock and Systemic Realizations

01:17:23 Baby Chicks and Neurodivergence

01:17:38 Navigating Social Interactions

01:18:32 Challenging Social Norms

01:19:35 Respect and Boundaries

01:21:23 Unmasking and Authenticity

01:23:50 Decolonizing the Mind

01:30:22 Neurodivergent Parenting

01:42:22 The Neurodivergent Revolution

01:52:01 Final Thoughts and Resources

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TIME SENSITIVE!!! UNRULY STARTS ON MAY 1!!!

Unruly is an 8 week round table + biz lab for neurodivergent/neurosomething LOL coaches, doulas, and healers

Unruly is where someone will name that thing you've been experiencing but didn't have words for

We get to witness ourselves by witnessing each other

Access it ALL for $660 or join the round table only for $440

Watch on Youtube HERE

Welcome Heather, a holistic menstrual health educator, to this episode of Rewild + Free where we discuss the significance of cycles, sensitivities, body literacy, and wide spectrum of neurodivergence.

Heather shares her journey from being formally diagnosed with bipolar disorder to exploring premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the broader implications of labels in understanding our bodies.

We delve into the sensory experiences unique to different phases of the menstrual cycle, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of community support.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in holistic health, empowerment through self-awareness, and breaking free from societal norms.

About Heather:

Heather Litster is an Award Winning Holistic Health Practitioner & Intersectional Menstrual Educator based out of Ontario who supports busy folks to take control of their health from the ground up.

Heather helps bridge gaps in current health care systems by empowering individuals & community leaders with knowledge & tools for body literacy. She is the Founder of both Moon & Bloom and the Cycles of Change Project - a photo project that aims to reduce stigmas around menstruality through photographs of normal period situations.

Connect with Heather on IG @heatherlitster__ or @moon.and.bloom

Click here to view Heather's current services

Connect with Nicole on IG @nicolepasveer

Learn more about Unruly! Nicole's upcoming Round Table + Biz Lab for Neurodivergent Coaches, Doulas, and Healers - Starting May 1

https://offers.nicolepasveer.com/unruly/

All of Nicole's current offerings can be found HERE

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In this episode, I share my story of discovering my own neurodivergence — through motherhood, through business, through breaking down and remembering who I really am.

I talk about the internalized ableism and resistance many of us feel around the neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD) label… even while we proudly claim our Human Design

And of course, I introduce you to exploring neurodivergence through the lens of a rite of passage

→ Get instant access to the FREE Soft Ceremony + Self Paced Initiation Into Your Neurodivergent Nature by signing up here:

https://www.nicolepasveer.com/ceremony

→ Learn more about UNRULY - the 8 week round table + biz lab for neurodivergent coaches, doulas, and healers here:

https://offers.nicolepasveer.com/unruly/

And as always, let me know what lands + stirs for you from this episode by sending me a note on IG (@nicolepasveer)

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We all know about the “shoulds”, but what about the “coulds”? 

In this episode we reflect on this sneaky feeling of always feeling “behind” despite logically knowing that time is just a construct.  We realize what’s actually happening is this feeling of lost potential and disappointment of not getting as much done as we wanted to. Which leads us to explore how we are already shedding the “shoulds” but what about the “coulds”? 

The “I could be doing more”, “I could be working on this”, “I could’ve spent my time getting this done” etc.   As always we weave in our embodied and somatic perspectives into the conversation, and dissect the word ambition–what it actually means and how it’s been tainted by boss babe hustle culture. 

The conversation beautifully gives a glimpse of the essence of living our values and integrity, balancing external pressures, and embracing authenticity in business and invites you to do the same. Thanks so much for hanging out with us, if you enjoy these episodes please share them with a friend, leave a review wherever you’re listening from, and come on over to instagram to continue the conversation..

Connect with Nicole on IG (@nicolepasveer) 

Connect with Lauren on IG (@nestandnourish) 

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We also invite you to join our upcoming free class + conversation: RECLAIM THE ART OF HOLDING SPACE for Mother-Serving Professionals Who Are Ready Disrupt the Norms of Mother Care, Without Sacrificing Integrity, Connection and Depth. 

We teach and invite you into the conversation of what we believe are the 9 essential practices of holding space. Because holding space is about presence, connection and integrity. NOT just with your clients, but also with yourself, and with your business. 

Live on zoom April 29 at 1pm PT // 4pm ET

Click here to learn more and save your spot for Reclaim The Art of Holding Space 

Additional resources mentioned in this episode: 

The Balanced Woman hormone health program with Dr. Eni DPT

Lunar Cycle Calendar Subscription for Iphones 

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00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Musings and Magic

00:44 Full Moon Energy Check-In

02:20 Personal Health and Thyroid Medication

05:42 Celebrating Two Years of Podcasting

14:08 The Concept of Shoulds vs. Coulds

17:53 Redefining Ambition and Success

19:31 Creating a Sustainable Business Approach

22:02 Embodiment as Marketing

24:14 Integrity in Business

25:43 The Ripple Effect of Integrity

27:15 Modeling Rest and Self-Care

29:14 The Art of Holding Space

30:55 Breaking the Cycle of Imposter Syndrome

40:14 Redefining Success

40:59 Introducing the 'Held' Program

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A spicy rant on the dogma of the "charge your worth" narrative in the coaching industry, particularly among (white) women entrepreneurs, and how it often fuels toxic competition and capitalism. Obviously there's nuance here. I'm not saying to undervalue yourself!

In this episode, I also share my decision to lower my prices, explore the nuances of choosing a pay in your own currency" pricing model, and the importance of intentionality and discernment in our financial exchanges.

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As always, I'd love to hear what stirs or lands for you in this conversation. Send me an unscripted voice note on IG (@nicolepasveer) and let me know! 

Watch this episode HERE

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