Wild & Waking

In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Lisa Marie Rankin for a conversation that bridges fantasy and real-life reclamation. We explore her viral post, 5 Ways to Become a Romantasy Heroine IRL, and dive into the archetypes these fictional women embody — from the Warrior and Lover to the Sage, Dark Queen, and High Lady. Through the lens of Jungian psychology, sensuality, and sovereignty, Lisa invites us to see these characters not just as entertainment, but as invitations to become the heroine of our own stories.

But we don’t stop there. This episode also takes us deep into the untamed terrain of the Wild Woman archetype, inspired by Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. We unpack why so many women feel a visceral pull toward this primal, intuitive energy — and how to begin embodying it in real, everyday ways. From learning to honor your desires to releasing the “good girl” conditioning that keeps us small, this part of the conversation is all about remembering the truth of who we are beneath the roles we’ve been taught to play.

Whether you're obsessed with ACOTAR, deep into your own healing, or simply craving a reminder that you are magic — this episode is a potent mix of myth, embodiment, and modern-day transformation. Grab your sword, your journal, and maybe a mug of something warm. This is the reclamation you didn’t know you were ready for.

In this episode, we explore:

• The five archetypal activations behind your favorite Romantasy heroines — and how to embody them in real life
• Why training like a warrior starts with tending to your physical body and nervous system
• How sensuality, desire, and pleasure are powerful tools for self-reclamation (not just steamy plotlines)
• The sacred importance of following your curiosity and studying like the sage — especially in a world obsessed with quick fixes
• How to confront your inner Dark Queen and reclaim the emotions and power you’ve been taught to suppress
• What it means to rule like a High Lady — and how to bring sovereignty into your home, schedule, and choices
• A deep dive into the Wild Woman archetype and why so many women feel an ancient, primal pull toward her
• Tangible practices to reconnect with your intuition, creativity, and embodied knowing
• How to stop outsourcing your power and start writing your own myth

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Connect with Lisa:

• Instagram: @lisamarie.rankin
• Substack: lisamarierankin.substack.com
• Facebook: iamlisamarierankin
• Website: lisamarierankin.com

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• Wild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

What does it really take to build a business—and a life—that feels soul-aligned, wildly alive, and deeply your own?

In this solo episode, Emily peels back the curtain on the year-long journey that led to the birth of Wild & Waking. From high-level masterminds and sacred retreats to intuitive coaching, brand reinvention, and spiritual expansion, she shares the radical self-investments that shaped her voice, vision, and leadership. This isn’t just about business growth—it’s about becoming the woman who could hold it all.

You’ll hear the real story behind the transformation: the fears she had to confront, the courage it took to invest at new levels, the intuitive breadcrumbs she followed, and the healing work that cracked her open in unexpected ways. Through every investment—financial, emotional, energetic—Emily was building something far deeper than a rebrand. She was reclaiming her fire.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of deep personal evolution and soul-aligned entrepreneurship, this is the episode to press play on. It’s raw, reflective, and overflowing with insight for the woman in the midst of her own becoming.

In this episode, I explore:

• What it really looked like behind the scenes to evolve from Gather in Growth to Wild & Waking
• The strategic and spiritual investments that shaped Emily’s personal and professional growth
• Lessons from retreats, masterminds, and one-on-one coaching that sparked major breakthroughs
• The importance of outsourcing, brand alignment, and building a team that reflects your vision
• Navigating identity shifts, business pivots, and intuitive redirection in real time
• What it means to reclaim your fire and voice after burnout, doubt, and playing small
• How somatic work, intuitive healing, and divine feminine embodiment deepened her leadership
• Learning to trust the timeline, honor the unknown, and take bold, aligned action
• The power of community, courage, and consistent self-investment in becoming who you’re meant to be

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Connect with Emily:

• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Email List: join here
• Website www.EmilyReuschel.com

Related Episodes:

• Episode 151 | Goodbye Gather in Growth
• Episode 102 | Healing to the Depths of Your Soul and Nervous System Regulation with Sara Elise Johnson

Resources, Leaders, and Mentors Mentioned in This Episode:

• Jill Carr – Podcast producer + behind-the-scenes ride or die
• Suzy Holman – Host of The More Mastermind and Free Wings retreats
• Sara Elise – Nervous system regulation + energetic healing guide
• Melissa from Branch Creative Co. – Brand designer + creative visionary
• Chantell from Strategy Square – Marketing and social media strategist
• Rachel B – Brand photographer + visual storyteller
• Blue Hat Publishing – Book development + publishing partner
• Alexis Frank – Clarity coach + unapologetic presence mentor
• Katie Stuart – Business coach + divine feminine leadership mentor
• Sarah Jenks – Creator of Holy Woman + spiritual embodiment guide
• Anna Marie Green – Intuitive therapist + soul energy reader

In this deeply personal solo episode, Emily shares a sacred goodbye to Gather in Growth—the name, the container, the version of herself who first hit record nearly three years ago. What began as a cozy, soul-nourishing space for women navigating personal and professional growth has transformed into something wilder, deeper, and more expansive than she could’ve imagined. This isn’t an ending—it’s an evolution.

Emily pulls back the curtain on the pivotal conversation that sparked this change, the resistance she felt at first, and the slow, undeniable awakening that followed. This episode is for anyone standing on the edge of their next chapter, unsure of what it will look like—but certain they can’t stay where they’ve been. It’s an invitation to evolve, to trust, and to boldly walk into the unknown. Wild & Waking is not just a new name—it’s the next era. And it starts now.

In this episode, I explore:

• The origin story behind the name change and the moment Emily realized Gather in Growth no longer fully reflected the depth of her work
• Resistance to letting go of a beloved brand identity—and the eventual surrender to what was asking to be birthed
• Why Wild & Waking feels like a soul-level fit for this next chapter of Emily’s journey and community
• How Emily’s own spiritual awakening and deep dive into the divine feminine has been reshaping her voice, vision, and work
• The messy, nonlinear path of evolution—and the importance of staying with the questions even when clarity hasn’t arrived
• What it means to shed subconscious masks, release performative safety, and embody true belonging within yourself
• A love letter to the women who feel like they don’t quite fit anywhere else—and the invitation to come home to your wild, awakened self

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Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.EmilyReuschel.com
• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
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Related Episodes:

• Episode 143 | Soul Expansion for the Wild & Waking Woman: What Happens When You Realize You’re Not for Everyone

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• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
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• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

In this episode of Gather in Growth, I’m joined by money coach and founder of Money Bliss, Hanna Bier, as we dive deep into healing your relationship with wealth and moving from financial stress to true money bliss. Hanna shares her powerful journey—from growing up with inherited money blocks rooted in generational trauma to completely transforming her relationship with abundance. Now, through her work with women worldwide, she’s on a mission to help others do the same.

We explore the profound ways that early experiences with money and family dynamics shape our financial realities as adults—and how breaking free from those patterns can unlock a life of overflow and joy. Hanna explains her proprietary energy-clearing methodology, which not only helps women release deep-seated money blocks but also opens up pathways for financial freedom and holistic well-being.

Whether you’re someone who feels constant stress around finances or simply wants to deepen your connection to abundance, this episode is a powerful invitation to rewrite your money story.

In this episode, we cover:

• How financial stress and inherited beliefs impact your money story
• The hidden money blocks we unconsciously pick up from our parents
• Hanna’s unique energy-clearing process to heal money trauma
• Why small mindset shifts can create massive change
• Moving from fear-based decisions to soul-led financial choices
• Money as a form of self-love and empowerment
• How healing your relationship with money can transform your life

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Connect with Hanna:

• Website: hannabier.com
• Instagram: @hannamoneybliss
• Daily Wealth Creation Ritual
• 100 Ways to Make More Money Now Worksheet
• Wealth From Within (Book)

Connect with Emily:

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

Related Episodes:

• 135 | From Coupons to Millions: Breaking Rules, Building Wealth, and Being Unapologetically Bold with Cassie Howard
• 122 | Beyond Budgets: Empowering Women to Rewrite Their Money Story and Step into Their Financial Potential Without Guilt or Shame with Lisa Chastain
• 101 | Growing Wealth, Living in Two Worlds, and Showing Up as Your Authentic Self with Sadie Schweers

If this episode inspired you to rethink your relationship with money, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who could benefit from a little more Money Bliss in their lives. Your support helps spread this empowering message of financial healing and abundance to more people.

Resources and Links:

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
• Interested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply here
• Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

What happens when the career, the success, the expectations you lived by suddenly feel too small for who you're becoming and no longer fits?

In today’s powerful conversation, author, speaker, and coach Arivee Vargas joins us to unpack the messy, beautiful, and often painful journey of rising into your truest self. Together, we dive deep into how cultural, societal, and personal conditioning shapes our identities—and what it really takes to start unraveling the rules you never chose.

Whether you're standing at a crossroads, feeling the ache of growth, or waking up to the realization that you are meant for more—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

In this episode, we explore: 

• The weight of cultural, societal, and corporate expectations—and how they silently shape who we believe we’re supposed to be
• Understanding the difference between programming (what you’ve absorbed) and truth (who you really are)
• Why awakening to your true self is not a crisis — it’s a natural evolution
• The slow, messy, sacred process of unlearning “good girl” conditioning and survival-mode habits
• How to listen to the whispers of your body (before your mind tries to rationalize them away)
• Grieving the loss of old identities, roles, and versions of yourself that no longer fit
• How "achievement addiction" and constantly moving the goalpost keeps us trapped in cycles of never-enoughness
• Navigating guilt, fear, and criticism when you choose to live differently than what others expect
• Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate mirror for personal growth (and how it forces you to confront your limiting beliefs daily
• Reclaiming rest, play, curiosity, and connection as essential parts of healing and growth
• Arivee’s simple, reusable four-part framework for rising through life’s inflection points

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!

Connect with Arivee:

• Instagram: @ariveevargas
• Website: www.ariveevargas.com
• Grab your copy of Your Time to Rise; Available on Amazon

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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:

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
• Interested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply here
• Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting |Learn More

What if God never meant for you to live in fear, shame, or self-hatred?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail — Episcopal priest, creator, and author ofGod Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy. We dive deep into unlearning fear-based faith, healing from toxic theology, and reclaiming the radical joy of being fully loved by God. Whether you’re deep in deconstruction or just beginning to ask hard questions, this episode offers hope, healing, and a reminder that curiosity, nuance, and belonging were always part of the story.

We explore:

• The deep roots of fear-based faith — and how it shapes our sense of self
• Why reclaiming joy is a radical act of spiritual liberation
• Healing from church hurt without losing your connection to God
• The intersections of faith, feminism, queerness, and justice
• Navigating deconstruction with gentleness, curiosity, and hope
• Embracing the truth that you were created from love, for love — not fear
• Building a spirituality rooted in joy, abundance, and radical belonging

If this conversation stirred something in your heart, I'd be honored if you’d subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need to hear it. Your support helps us spread messages of hope, healing, and spiritual liberation to more souls who are ready to reclaim the joy they were made for.

Meet Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail:

Rev. Lizzie is an Episcopal priest, author, and joyful disruptor of toxic theology. She’s the founding pastor of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas—a vibrant community rooted in ancient worship and radical hospitality. With degrees from Mount Holyoke College, Duke Divinity School, and Seminary of the Southwest, Lizzie weaves together faith, feminism, and queer theology. Her debut book is a love letter to the disillusioned, deconstructing, and deeply hopeful.

Connect with Lizzie:

• Follow Rev. Lizzie on Instagram
• Visit her website
• Listen to the And Also With You Podcast
• Learn more about Jubilee Episcopal Church
• Order God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us

Connect with Emily:

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

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop on my book writing journey
• Interested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply here
• Book me as a speaker for your next event
• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Learn more about Jill Carr Podcasting

Small town life: it’s peaceful and isolating. Sacred and frustrating. Full of deep roots and outdated norms. In this episode, I’m joined by my internet-turned-real-life soul sister, Haley Gradert, for a no-filter, heart-wide-open conversation about what it actually looks like to live, work, raise kids, and chase dreams in rural, agricultural communities.

We love where we live. But we also have some things to say about it.

We showed up with a list of our top 5 best and worst things about small town life... and as you can imagine, we didn’t exactly stick to the script. From grocery store grievances to childcare deserts, soul-level quiet to the ache of raising kids in a community that doesn’t always reflect your values—we cover it all with laughter, honesty, and a few spicy footnotes.

This one’s for the woman who loves her small town and questions it. Who feels deeply rooted and deeply restless. If you’ve ever felt like you belong—and don’t quite fit—you are so seen here.

What We Cover:

• How two women from Florida & Illinois ended up in ag and rural life
• Small town clout wars (how tiny is your town?!)
• Petty grievances: sad restaurants, bad takeout, no gluten-free options
• Navigating childcare, healthcare, and mental health deserts
• The magic (and challenge) of slow, quiet country life
• Safety, connection, and community in rural spaces
• Raising kind, inclusive kids in homogeneous environments
• Unlearning hustle culture, toxic masculinity, and rigid norms
• Rethinking faith, politics, and identity
• Why loving your town doesn’t mean you can’t challenge it

Connect with Haley:

• Website: thetoughlovesociety.com
• Instagram: @toughlovehaley
• Threads: @toughlovehaley

Connect with Emily:

• Instagram: @emilyreuschel
• Facebook: Emily Reuschel
• LinkedIn: Emily Reuschel
• Website: emilyreuschel.com

If you found yourself nodding along, laughing out loud, or feeling seen in all the best ways—don't keep it to yourself. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this episode to your ride-or-die rural bestie (or the one who still thinks Casey’s pizza counts as fine dining).

Your support helps us keep having real, hilarious, heart-expanding conversations like this—and brings more women into the kind of community we all deserve.

Resources and Links:

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
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• Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting |Learn More

What if the life you're craving isn't built by doing more — but by taking it all apart first?

In this soul-stirring conversation, I’m joined by leadership coach and author Lindsay Leahy to explore what it really means to live, lead, and work with intention. Through the lens of her new book Take It All Apart, Lindsay invites us to dismantle the expectations, fears, and old narratives we’ve outgrown—and rebuild from a place of truth, peace, and purpose.

We talk about the courageous work of reconnecting with yourself, the power of solitude in a noisy world, and why living with intention isn’t about checking more boxes—it’s about creating a life that feels like yours. Lindsay also shares tangible practices to help you reclaim your energy, realign your priorities, and take grounded action toward the life you’re meant to live.

If you’re standing at the edge of change, feeling the nudge to rewrite your story, or simply ready to stop settling for a life that doesn’t fit—this episode will meet you right where you are and call you forward into what's next.

In this episode, we explore:

• Lindsay’s journey of realizing success didn’t equal fulfillment
• What it really means to live, lead, and work with intention
• The power of solitude and rebuilding connection with yourself
• How survival patterns and limiting beliefs shape our lives
• Lindsay’s "Dumping Exercise" for reclaiming your energy and clarity
• Creating moments of silence even in busy seasons
• Defining core values and setting aligned goals
• Building supportive relationships as you evolve
• Moving through imposter syndrome and self-sabotage
• Why healing yourself is the most powerful leadership work you can do

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear what sparked for you! Share it with a friend or DM me @emilyreuschel — your growth creates a ripple effect bigger than you know.

Connect with Lindsay:

• Website:The Restoration Project Learning Hub
• Instagram:@lindsaymleahy |@yourleadershipcoaches
• Facebook:Lindsay Leahy |The Restoration Project
• LinkedIn: Lindsay Leahy |The Restoration Project

Connect with Emily:

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

Related Episodes:

• Episode 145 | The Real Reasons You Doubt Yourself When You’re About to Level Up

Resources and Links:

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
• Interested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply here
• Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Gather in Growth Podcast Production – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Right before the breakthrough, the doubts get loud. The fear shows up. The old stories start screaming, “Who do you think you are?” — and suddenly, what you’ve been building feels heavy, overwhelming, even terrifying.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens—and why it’s actually a sign that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. We’ll explore how fear, ego, spiritual warfare, and old wounds all rise before growth, and how to move through it with compassion, curiosity, and courage.

In this episode, I cover:

• Real stories from women standing on the edge of breakthrough
• Why fear spikes before expansion
• What science, faith, and soul work teach us about resistance
• How to regulate your nervous system and move forward with truth
• A reminder: You’re not broken—you’re closer than you think

If you’re feeling the pull toward something bigger—but the fear is getting LOUD—this conversation is your permission slip to keep going.

Connect with Emily:

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Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs this convo in their life. Your support means the world!

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• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry – Apply Here
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If you’ve spent your life carrying the weight of responsibility, overachieving to prove your worth, and shrinking yourself to make others comfortable—this episode is your wake-up call.

I’m sitting down with Alexis Frank, a powerhouse coach for eldest daughter entrepreneurs, to talk about breaking free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing small in business and life. Alexis is done watching women dim their light, and she’s here to help you claim your authority, step into your power, and become THE ONE in your industry.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why eldest daughters are wired for entrepreneurship but conditioned to self-sacrifice
• How people-pleasing and perfectionism are sabotaging your business—and what to do instead
• Money mindset struggles that keep eldest daughters stuck—why you’re undercharging, overdelivering, and afraid to own your worth
• How to become THE ONE in your industry—stop blending in and start positioning yourself as the go-to expert
• Why being polarizing is a business superpower—and how to stop watering yourself down for approval
• The connection between trauma, self-worth, and business success—and how to rewrite your narrative
• How to build unshakable confidence, raise your prices, and attract aligned clients
• Why eldest daughters struggle to receive abundance—and how to shift into overflow instead of over-giving

If you’re ready to stop waiting for permission, stop apologizing for your existence, and start showing up with the energy of someone who knows she’s the best at what she does—this episode is for you.

Listen now and step into your power!

Connect with Alexis:

• Website: thefccoach.com
• Instagram: @afranklifecoach
• Threads: @afranklifecoach

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If this episode lit a fire in you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your people. Your support helps more eldest daughters step into their power, claim their authority, and become undeniable AF. Let’s change the game—together.

Resources and Links:

• Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!
• Interested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply here
• Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to [email protected] or schedule a call here
• Gather in Growth Podcast – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More