Wild & Waking

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.

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Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
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Resources and Links:

• Episode 121 | Beyond the Badge: Embracing Seasons in a World Obsessed with Busy
• 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 change
• How to honor your personal growth without abandoning your relationship or yourself
• Maggie’s “Power of One” framework and how one person’s transformation can shift the entire relationship
• The 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 defensiveness
• The difference between fear, indifference, and contempt, and how to know which you’re facing
• What to do when your growth brings up tension around faith, identity, or worldview differences
• The mindset of “I go first” and why it’s key for creating healthy change
• Why curiosity, consent, and compassion are essential for meaningful conversations
• How to know when growth differences are workable, and when they signal deeper misalignment

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Connect with Maggie:

• Download The Growth Gap Workshop, a free resource for when you're evolving and your partner isn’t on the same path
• Listen to The Marriage Life Coach Podcast
• Explore her self-study program, The Marriage Mindset Makeover
• Learn about Private Coaching
• Check out her bestselling book, Questions for Couples Journal
• Follow on Instagram: @themaggiereyes
• Visit her website: maggiereyes.com

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 experience
• The power of sitting in discomfort without bypassing it, fixing it, or rushing it, and how this practice deepens emotional intelligence, presence, and embodiment
• How pregnancy, physical limitations, and seasons of surrender can become portals for personal growth, compassion, and feminine wisdom
• The 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 all
• The 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 power
• The healing energy of sisterhood, nurturance, and creativity, and how gathering in safe, intentional spaces reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone
• What it means to live from wholeness instead of chasing it—remembering that your worth isn’t earned through productivity, perfection, or performance
• How to cultivate intentionality and ritual in everyday life by bringing presence, beauty, and creativity into the small, ordinary moments
• Why living an aligned, soul-led life is both mystical and mundane, and how to honor your humanity as deeply as your divinity
• A gentle reminder that life itself is the occasion—an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and celebrate the sacredness of being here now

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Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!

Resources and Links:

• Episode 119 | How to Create Safety Within Yourself, Unpack Fear and Imposter Syndrome, and Tap into Your Unlimited Potential with Tracy Litt
• 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 relationships
• The link between shame, anxiety, and perfectionism—and how these patterns keep us stuck in control
• Why even “productive” habits like personal growth or cleaning can become addictions rooted in shame or avoidance
• The importance of nervous system safety in receiving love, abundance, and regulation
• How to identify the hidden ways you sacrifice authenticity for attachment
• What it really means to worship at the altar of you—and how self-devotion becomes the ultimate act of sovereignty
• The power of radical honesty and self-compassion in releasing control and embodying freedom
• How to alchemize rage, grief, and shame into embodied truth
• What happens when you finally allow yourself to be seen, safe, and free—on your own terms

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Connect with Yarrow Kae:

• Instagram: @yarrowkae
• YouTube: Yarrow Kae Academy
• The Composer: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-composer
• The Portal: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-portal

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 guidance
• How to recognize and dissolve subconscious blocks, limiting beliefs, and inherited conditioning that keep us from alignment
• The relationship between intuition, soul alignment, and manifestation—and how to build trust with your future self
• Why time, money, and abundance are energetic resources that expand when you live in alignment with your soul mission
• Practical tools and perspectives to tap into your intuition, shift your frequency, and call in miracles without hustle or burnout
• How saying yes to the unknown can activate quantum leaps, expanded purpose, and infinite possibility in every area of life

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Connect with Kathleen:

• Website: www.thequantumpsychic.com
• Free Quantum Leap Training + Light Language Activation: thequantumpsychic.com/quantum-leap
• Instagram: @thequantumpsychic
• Threads: @thequantumpsychic

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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.

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Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 Coach
• The 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
• 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 certification
• The powerful ways Reiki I & Reiki II attunement opened new portals of healing, intuition, and energy awareness
• My 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 expectations
• How Reiki revealed my natural connection to words, voice, and expression as part of my healing and leadership journey
• Why belonging and self-trust are such tender themes when you’re revealing new parts of yourself—and how Reiki helped me explore them
• The 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 it

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Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!

Resources and Links:

• Jada Dobesh
• Selah Space
• The 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.
• 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Have you ever felt the tension between following the “logical path” you were taught to take and the deeper pull of your intuition? In this episode of Wild & Waking, I sit down with Hay House author and spiritual business coach Liz Roberta to explore how we can break free from burnout, trust our inner wisdom, and build lives and businesses that are truly in tune with our soul. Liz’s book, Living in Tune: 21 Questions to Activate Your Intuition and Find Your Life Purpose, has guided thousands of women back to themselves — and in this conversation, she brings that same clarity, honesty, and encouragement.

Together, we dive into the eight clair senses, manifestation, and the power of subconscious reprogramming to unlock your soul gifts. Liz shares her personal story of leaving investment banking and fashion to follow her calling, the symptoms she experienced when she ignored her intuition, and the breakthroughs that came when she finally chose alignment over expectations. She also breaks down the balance between feminine flow and grounded strategy — a crucial combination for women who want to turn their purpose into a sustainable business.

If you’ve been craving a conversation that validates your intuitive nudges while giving you real tools for subconscious healing and soul-aligned strategy, this episode is for you. Get ready to feel seen, inspired, and equipped to take your next steps toward living in tune with your purpose.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why intuition is the missing piece in creating a purposeful life and business, and how to recognize the physical and emotional signs that you’re out of alignment.
• A deep dive into the eight clair senses (clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience, claircognizance, clairempathy, clairtangency, clairgustance, and clairsalience) and how they help you identify your intuitive gifts.
• The role of manifestation in creating a new reality — including Liz’s process of being, normalizing, and certainty to call in desires with clarity and confidence.
• How to identify your core values (like freedom, growth, and impact) and use them as a compass for career decisions, entrepreneurship, and relationships.
• The tension between feminine energetics and masculine strategy — and how to bridge the two to build a sustainable, soul-aligned business.
• The power of subliminals and subconscious tools — how listening while you sleep can rewire beliefs, shift identity, and open new possibilities without adding more to your to-do list.
• How to integrate soul, strategy, and subconscious work to unlock your purpose, step into prosperity, and feel truly in tune with your life.

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Connect with Liz:

• Grab a FREE sample of Living in Tune (first 3 chapters)
• Tune into The Liz Roberta Show on Spotify
• Download Liz’s FREE Wealth Subliminal to begin rewiring your subconscious
• Order Living in Tune and explore 21 transformative questions to activate your intuition and discover your life purpose
• Connect with Liz on Instagram
• Explore more on her website

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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 embody
• The experience of living between worlds: navigating everyday life while undergoing deep spiritual growth and personal transformation
• The grief, disorientation, and isolation that often accompanies spiritual awakening when old relationships or spaces no longer align
• The deep human ache for belonging, being fully seen, and understood while walking the path of growth
• The Wild & Waking framework — unraveling, remembering, reclamation, and rise — and how these cyclical phases shape every transformation journey
• Why safe spaces and soul-aligned communities like The Coven are essential for women navigating expansion, awakening, and integration
• How breakthroughs often lead to unexpected challenges — and why these moments become the hallmarks of your growth story

If 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.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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.

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Connect with Jessica:

• Instagram: @heyjessicafrew
• Website: www.heyjessicafrew.com
• Order the Book: Shove Your Shoulds: Become a Decision-Making Badass to Live the Bold Life You Deserve

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Join 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 [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More