The WandHERwild Podcast — Adventure, Wonder & Modern Motherhood

Life is a constant flow of transitions, and in this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, we’re diving into how to navigate change with confidence and reconnect with ourselves through movement.

Monica shares her decision to leave a 13-year engineering career to follow her true calling, while Jess discusses her shift from childcare director to holistic motherhood support. Alongside Carolyn, they explore how somatic movement and self-guided yoga can help mothers process emotions, release stress, and reconnect with their bodies.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

* How to embrace major life transitions with confidence

* The importance of somatic movement for emotional release and nervous system regulation

* Tips for starting a self-guided yoga practice to support your motherhood journey

* The role of movement in processing emotions, reducing anxiety, and increasing self-awareness

* How the Wand(HER)wild community offers a supportive, nurturing virtual space for mothers

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a fresh start, this episode is for you.

Read or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Time Stamps:

* [00:00] – Introduction: Welcome to The Wand(HER)wild Podcast and setting the theme of the episode (transitions, somatic movement, and self-guided yoga).

* [02:15] – Monica’s Career Shift: Monica shares her decision to leave her engineering career after 13 years and how she embraced this transition.

* [06:30] – Navigating Life Transitions: Discussion on how major life shifts (career, motherhood, personal growth) can feel overwhelming but also create space for alignment.

* [10:45] – How to Handle Transitions with Confidence: Steps and strategies to embrace change, trust intuition, and move past fear.

* [16:20] – Introduction to Somatic Movement: Jess explains what somatic movement is and how it helps regulate emotions and release stored tension.

* [20:45] – Benefits of Somatic Movement & Self-Guided Yoga: The mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, and how movement supports emotional well-being.

* [25:10] – Practical Somatic Movement Practices: Techniques such as shaking meditation, intuitive stretching, and breath-movement connection.

* [30:15] – Yoga for Emotional Healing & Connection: Carolyn and Jess discuss intuitive movement, self-guided yoga, and how yoga can help release emotional blockages.

* [35:40] – Creating Safe Spaces for Mothers: The importance of community, emotional support, and shared wisdom in the motherhood journey.

* [40:00] – The Wand(HER)wild Community: How this community offers holistic guidance, embodiment practices, and supportive conversations for mothers.

* [44:30] – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts: The importance of embracing transformation, trusting yourself, and taking small steps toward personal growth.

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How do we navigate motherhood in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and free from external noise?

In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica and Carolyn dive into the journey of becoming intentional and intuitive mothers. They share how they moved beyond overwhelm, reconnected with their inner wisdom, and created daily rituals that bring more presence and connection into motherhood.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The difference between intentional and intuitive motherhood

How to strengthen your intuition as a mother and trust your gut feelings

Simple daily practices to cultivate more presence and ease in parenting

The power of meditation, breathwork, and nature-based rituals for emotional balance

How to create meaningful, mindful connections with your children every day

If you’re feeling lost in the noise of modern parenting advice or searching for ways to feel more aligned in your motherhood journey, this episode is for you.

Read or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to Wand(HER)wild03:18 Embodying Intentional and Intuitive Motherhood04:57 Daily Practices and Rituals11:12 Navigating Overwhelm and Anxiety14:47 Meditation and Spiritual Practices20:50 Connecting with Nature39:18 Join the Wand(HER)wild Community44:53 Closing Thoughts and Invitation

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Quick Links:

Wand(HER)wild | Virtual Events for Moms

Wanderwild Family Retreats | Bespoke In Person Retreats

Grab A Virtual Coffee with Monica

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Motherhood is more than a transition—it’s an awakening. In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Carolyn shares her journey of self-healing, shedding perfectionism, and learning to live and mother more intuitively. From her early years as a competitive figure skater and high-achieving student to navigating anxiety, burnout, and personal transformation, her story is one of resilience and deep self-awareness.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

From Perfectionism to Presence: How Carolyn’s early conditioning led her to high achievement—and later, burnout.

The Role of Anxiety as a Wake-Up Call: How stress and overwhelm became the catalyst for deep healing.

Practical Steps for Overcoming Anxiety & Perfectionism: Simple mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and journaling for self-awareness.

Embracing a More Intuitive Motherhood: How Carolyn’s transition into motherhood helped her shift from striving to surrendering.

The Power of Human Design in Parenting: How understanding energy types can guide conscious mothering.

For mothers feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in the cycle of perfectionism, this episode offers an invitation to slow down, trust intuition, and embrace a path of aligned, intentional living.

Read or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to Wand(HER)wild Podcast

02:46 Carolyn's Journey Before Motherhood

07:11 Struggles with Anxiety and Healing

13:39 Transition into Motherhood

18:02 The Birth of Wand(HER)wild

30:45 Human Design and Parenting

38:56 Final Thoughts and Offerings

Free Resource: Human Design Connections

Quick Links:

Wand(HER)wild | Virtual Events for Moms

Wanderwild Family Retreats | Bespoke In Person Retreats

Grab A Virtual Coffee with Monica

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Motherhood has a way of awakening parts of ourselves we didn’t even know were dormant.

In this first episode of The WandHERwild Podcast, I share my personal story — how motherhood became the catalyst that led me away from a Fortune 500 corporate career and toward a more intentional, intuitive, and feminine way of living.

I reflect on my upbringing on a multi-generational dairy farm in the U.S., my years working as an engineer in the energy industry, and the life I built traveling to over 80 countries. From corporate leadership roles to volunteering at a youth center in Africa, my early adult life was shaped by structure, achievement, and forward momentum — until motherhood invited me into a completely different rhythm.

This episode explores the inner shift that happened after becoming a mother, the tension between masculine productivity and feminine intuition, and the moment I realized I needed a new way of living — one rooted in presence, nature, and connection.

I also share the story behind the creation of Wanderwild Family Retreats and WandHERwild, and why I felt called to build the spaces I couldn’t find — spaces for mothers to reconnect with themselves, their children, and what truly matters.

This episode is an invitation into the heart of this podcast, and the deeper “why” behind everything I share here.

In This Episode:

How motherhood initiated my shift from corporate life to intuitive living

My early years growing up on a multi-generational dairy farm

What a decade in the energy industry taught me — and what it couldn’t

The internal pull away from productivity-driven success

How travel, volunteering, and motherhood reshaped my values

Why I created Wanderwild Family Retreats

The vision behind WandHERwild as a space for mothers

The role of feminine spirituality in motherhood and self-development

How nature-based living supports conscious parenting

Simple ways mothers can begin realigning with themselves

Who This Episode Is For

Mothers feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected

Women questioning the version of success they were taught

Mothers navigating identity shifts after having children

Anyone drawn to intuitive living, feminine spirituality, and slow motherhood

Women craving deeper connection with themselves and their children

An Invitation For You

This episode marks the beginning of The WandHERwild Podcast — a space for modern mothers exploring intentional living, intuitive motherhood, and deeper connection.

If this story resonates, I invite you to continue listening, exploring, and finding your own way back to yourself alongside this community.

You can listen to more episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or explore more at Wanderwild Family Retreats and WandHERwild.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to The WandHERwild Podcast

01:59 My background and early life on a dairy farm

04:13 From engineering and corporate leadership to motherhood

17:31 The birth of Wanderwild Family Retreats

28:50 Creating WandHERwild

32:15 The deeper vision behind this work

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