Some stories aren’t just read, they’re lived. From prairie days to modern classics, books have a way of rooting us, slowing us down, and drawing us closer to one another. This episode is a reminder that raising readers isn’t about finishing booklists, but about weaving stories into the rhythms of everyday life—so they become memories that last.

In this episode:

Why it matters:

Reading aloud slows us down and gives families a shared world—a rhythm of belonging, imagination, and connection that screens can’t offer. It’s less about literacy and more about lasting bonds.

Wildly Recommended:

• Books recommended in this episode
• Read Aloud Revival

Reflection Question:

What book are you bringing to life this season?

Related Episodes:

• Episode 004 - How to Curate and Create a Legacy with Your Home Library
• Episode 011 - Saying Yes to a Slow Summer

If this episode lit a spark of remembrance in you, pass it on. Share it with a kindred spirit who’s also craving deeper roots and ancient rhythms. Let’s bring the lost wisdom back — together.

Into the Known is about moving through mystery with presence—and I often record it in the quiet hours. If it brings grounding or insight, you can fuel the process by supporting the show.

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This Labor Day, let’s do more than grill burgers and watch parades. Let’s reimagine the season ahead—building family rhythms that honor both hustle and Sabbath, labor and pause.

In this episode:

• Historical Background of Labor Day [02:24]
• The Importance of Work-Rest Rhythms [03:40]
• Practical Tips for Weekly Rest [05:29]
• Family Conversations on Labor and Rest [07:52]

Why it matters:

The way we shape our days shapes our lives. When families learn to honor both work and rest, we create space for connection, resilience, and joy that lasts beyond the holiday.

Family Discussion Questions:

• What if Labor Day wasn’t just one Monday in September, but a rhythm we practiced weekly as families?
• Who do you notice working really hard in our neighborhood or family? How could we thank them this week?
• What does rest look like in our family? Why is it important? How do we fight the impulse to keep doing more?
• What’s your favorite way to rest after working hard—playing, reading, napping, something else?
• How will we honor both labor and rest, not just once a year, but in every season?

Action Challenge:

Choose one weekly rhythm that feels like real rest for your family—and try it out this week.

Resources + Links:

• Invitation to Fall Routines Challenge [coming soon!]

If today’s conversation got you thinking differently, share it with a family who would love it too. Big ideas spread like wildfire — and sometimes, all it takes is one spark to start a new legacy. 🔥

This show is fueled by hard questions, brave conversations, and, yes, usually a lot of coffee. If Wildfire Roundtable lights something up in you, you can help keep it burning by supporting the show.

Laura Weber, founder of Environmental SOULutions, joins Mandy for a rich conversation on land, soul, and what it truly means to come home. From Soulscapes to spiritual ecology, Laura shares how the design of our spaces can support healing, rewilding, and deep transformation. If you’ve ever felt the call to root deeper or live more intentionally with the earth, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Meet Laura Weber & The Concept of Soul Scapes [01:11]
• Designing a Sacred Space: The Yurt Story [03:50]
• Environmental SOULutions and Real Estate [16:05]
• Navigating Change and Composting the Soul [35:01]
• The Wisdom of Trees and Reaching Out [39:52]
• Embracing Change and the Dance of Life [41:43]
• Rewilding Spirituality and the Wild Within [47:19]
• Forest Bathing and Reconnecting with Nature [01:02:22]
• Final Thoughts [01:09:43]

Why it matters:

At a time when disconnection—from land, purpose, and each other—is the norm, this conversation offers a radically different path: one rooted in justice, soul, and the wisdom of the wild. It matters because the way we live on the land reflects the way we live with ourselves.

Wildly Recommended:

• Books recommended in this episode
• Environmental SOULutions

Reflection Question:

What’s something wild or wonderful that’s calling you right now?

Connect with Laura:

Laura Weber, Ph.D., is the founder of Environmental Soulutions, where she blends her background in environmental ethics, higher education, and spiritual direction to guide people through personal and ecological transformation. A certified executive coach, nature therapy guide, and licensed realtor, Laura specializes in biomimicry-based change management—helping individuals and organizations navigate life transitions with the wisdom of the natural world. Whether through Soulscapes, environmental justice work, or vocational coaching, she supports eco-minded seekers and changemakers in aligning their lives with what truly matters.

• @lauraweber.envsoul on Instagram
• Where the Wild Things Aren't

If this episode lit a spark of remembrance in you, pass it on. Share it with a kindred spirit who’s also craving deeper roots and ancient rhythms. Let’s bring the lost wisdom back — together.

Into the Known is about moving through mystery with presence—and I often record it in the quiet hours. If it brings grounding or insight, you can fuel the process by supporting the show.

As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you.

In this deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, Lindsay Leahy and I unravel the layers of identity, leadership, faith, and family—sharing things we've never said out loud before. We explore what it truly means to Take It All Apart in order to rebuild with intention. If you're in the thick of transformation, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Releasing old versions of ourselves to reconnect with who we truly are
• The messy, beautiful unraveling of identity, ego, and expectations
• Motherhood, marriage, friendship, and the hard conversations in between
• Vulnerability, faith, and the divine process behind Take It All Apart
• Spiritual awakenings, grief, guilt, forgiveness, and healing childhood wounds
• Leading with intention, managing energy, and creating space for the life you actually want

Why it matters:

When one woman tells the truth about her life, it creates space for others to do the same. These personal stories of unraveling and rebuilding aren't just about us—they’re about all of us waking up to who we really are, and choosing to live with intention, not illusion.

Reflection Questions:

• What relationship can we have here that is healthy?
• Are you doing things out of love or obligation?
• Are we holding onto old versions of ourselves and other people?
• Can you picture the person you are triggered by as a little boy/girl?

Resources + Links:

• Books recommended in this episode
• The Restoration Project | Your Leadership Coaches

Connect with Lindsay:

Lindsay Leahy is a proud wife, daughter, auntie, and friend. She is passionate about Jesus, hugs,

• Lindsay 's Facebook page
• @yourleadershipcoaches on Instagram
• Lindsay 's Website

If today’s episode stirred something real in you, pass it on. Send it to the friend who gets it — the one who’s walking their own brave, messy, beautiful path. We’re not meant to unlearn and rebuild alone.

As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you.

In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really taken to publish 25 episodes of Wildly Intentional. From grief and playroom studios to ripple stories and recalibration—this is the honest truth about showing up, staying aligned, and creating something that matters. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build with heart in the middle of real life, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Reflecting on the Journey [00:23]
• Impactful Stories from Listeners [01:31]
• Podcasting Challenges and Learnings [03:51]
• Balancing Personal Life and Podcasting [06:27]
• Navigating Social Media and Marketing [10:06]
• The Weight of the World and Finding Purpose [12:02]
• Final Thoughts [15:42]

Why it matters:

Showing up with intention—especially in hard seasons—creates real impact. I'm not just creating content; these last 25 episodes are full of connection, clarity, and quiet rebellion in a world that needs it.

Reflection Question:

This is your reminder to come up for air. To step outside the algorithm. To pause the pressure. To ask: What pace is actually mine?

Maybe you're also feeling the pull to be easier on yourself—and gentler with others. To stop asking, “What side are you on?” and start asking, “What stories shaped you?”

Resources + Links:

• Support Mandy and the Show
• Bookshop.org - Mandy Book Recommendations

If today’s episode stirred something real in you, pass it on. Send it to the friend who gets it — the one who’s walking their own brave, messy, beautiful path. We’re not meant to unlearn and rebuild alone.

This Independence Day, we’re not just lighting fireworks—we’re lighting sparks of thought. This episode invites you and your family to rethink freedom, reflect on legacy, and take one real step toward greater independence. Because freedom isn’t just a story from the past—it’s a practice for right now, and it starts at home.

In this episode:

• Exploring the Deeper Meaning of July 4th [00:18]
• Historical Context of Independence Day [01:59]
• Symbols and Traditions of Independence Day [05:16]
• Reflecting on True Freedom and Independence [06:49]
• Taking Action Towards Real Independence [08:32]
• Family Challenges and Activities [11:50]
• Final Thoughts and Encouragement [14:29]

Why it matters:

Because this moment isn’t just about celebrating freedom—it’s about raising thinkers, makers, and cycle-breakers who know how to build it. Independence isn’t inherited. It’s modeled.

Family Discussion Questions:

• Who got freedom in 1776? Who didn’t? What does freedom mean to you now?
• What are you saying yes to that deep down… you know you need to say no to?
• What would real freedom look like in your home? In your neighborhood?
• What’s one small way we can live more freely—together?

Action Challenge: Pick ONE system you're going to declare independence from in the next 30 days.

Kid Challenge: Pick one thing you can learn, do, or take responsibility for this month that makes you a little more independent. Maybe it's learning to cook something on your own. Maybe it’s asking good questions, starting a garden project, or helping a neighbor.

Resources + Links:

• Rhythm & Roots Almanac [coming soon!]
• Wildly Intentional is made in the quiet hours (before sunrise or after bedtime) with heart, hope, and a big mug of coffee by my side. If it resonates, and you want to help offset the cost of production, you can support the show. Every bit helps me keep the mic on and the mission moving.

If today’s conversation got you thinking differently, share it with a family who would love it too. Big ideas spread like wildfire — and sometimes, all it takes is one spark to start a new legacy. 🔥

In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting the Wild Blend. Those beautiful, brave souls who don’t fit into just one box (and never should). If you’ve ever taken a quiz and thought, “Wait… I’m a little bit of all of these,” this episode is your permission slip to stop picking sides.

Wild Blends carry multitudes. One day they’re building bold ideas, the next they’re craving solitude in the woods. They’re the bridge-builders, the edge-walkers, the ones who hold space for paradox and make it look like art.

But being a Blend isn’t always easy. The world likes clarity. Labels. A clear lane. So Blends often wrestle with imposter syndrome, decision fatigue, and the pressure to choose just one path. This episode dives into that tension and what it means to own your inner mosaic with pride.

We’ll explore what drives Wild Blends, what they need to thrive, and how honoring your complexity can unlock your next brave move. Whether you’re a Wild Blend yourself or love someone who is, this one’s a heart-hitter.

• Understanding the Wild Blend [00:11]
• Real Stories from Wild Blends [03:03]
• Challenges Faced by Wild Blends [03:55]
• Transformation and Thriving as a Wild Blend [04:54]
• Reflection and Next Steps [05:27]
• Popular Episodes and Series Farewell [06:24]

Wildly Recommended:

• Take the Wild Ways Quiz (if you haven't yet)

Reflection Question:

What would it feel like to honor all the parts of you, without needing to simplify them for someone else?

Recommended Episodes:

• [003] Bloodlines & Storylines: Lessons From Our Family Histories and Ancestral Wisdom
• [002] The WOLFPACK Way: How We Created Family Values That Raise Resilient Kids
• Bringing Back the 90s: Why Pizza + Presence Is Our Favorite Weekly Ritual

🎧 This episode is part of Wild Ways Week—a 7-part series exploring the 6 types reshaping how we live, parent, and lead.

In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Creative Builder—the dream weaver, the slow starter, the one with a hundred sticky notes and a heart full of vision. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas are too big for your current season—or like you’re constantly building in the margins—this one’s for you.

Creative Builders crave progress and purpose. They want to make something real, something that lasts. But before they thrive, they often wrestle with self-doubt, comparison, and the overwhelm of too many unfinished beginnings.

This episode speaks directly to the ones with paint on their hands, ideas in their Notes app, and a quiet fire that won’t quit. We’ll explore how Creative Builders move from idea to impact, what tends to slow them down—and what happens when they finally trust their own pace.

• Meet the Creative Builder [00:12]
• Understanding the Creative Builder [01:49]
• Challenges Faced by Creative Builders [03:16]
• Transforming as a Creative Builder [04:18]
• Reflection and Next Steps [04:51]

Wildly Recommended:

• Take the Wild Ways Quiz (if you haven't yet)

Reflection Question:

What’s the idea you can’t stop thinking about—and what’s one small step toward it?

Recommended Episodes:

• [004] How to Curate and Create a Legacy with Your Home Library: Stories that stick. Shelves that speak.
• [006] Innovation in Real Life: How we Built QUEST, GUIDE & Rewired Our Lives with Aaron Proietti

🎧 This episode is part of Wild Ways Week—a 7-part series exploring the 6 types reshaping how we live, parent, and lead.

In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Rooted Seeker. The slow soul, the rhythm keeper, the one who longs for a grounded life that honors both depth and direction. If you’ve ever craved something quieter, deeper, or more meaningful in the midst of chaos, this one’s for you.

Rooted Seekers yearn for rhythms that feel like home—ones infused with ritual, intention, and real connection. But before they find them, they often wrestle with burnout, overgiving, and feeling like they’ve lost themselves in the swirl of everyone else’s needs.

This episode explores the ache behind the Rooted Seeker’s journey, the values they hold close, and what changes when they start trusting their inner compass again.

• Understanding the Rooted Seeker [00:10]
• Characteristics of Rooted Seekers [01:43]
• Challenges Faced by Rooted Seekers [03:19]
• Reflection and Next Steps [04:29]

Wildly Recommended:

• Take the Wild Ways Quiz (if you haven't yet)

Reflection Question:

What ancestral, seasonal, or sacred rhythm have you been longing to return to?

Recommended Episodes:

• [011] Saying YES to a Slow Summer: Intentional Solstice Rituals and Seasonal Reset Ideas
• [005] Land Healing & Hidden Stories: How One Families Tragedy Taught Me to Listen to the Land
• And my Wildfire Roundtable series offers short, small sacred stories to connect you with those you love.

🎧 This episode is part of Wild Ways Week—a 7-part series exploring the 6 types reshaping how we live, parent, and lead.

In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Curious Unlearner. The question-asker, the quiet challenger, the one brave enough to say, “What if there’s another way?” If you’ve ever felt like the script you were handed doesn’t fit or if you’ve started rethinking everything, this one’s for you.

Curious Unlearners crave clarity and alignment. They’re peeling back layers of conditioning, reimagining what family, education, and purpose could really look like. But before they find peace, they often wrestle with doubt, identity shifts, and the fear of disappointing others.

This episode holds space for that in-between: the tender place where old beliefs fall away and something truer begins to take root. We’ll talk about what drives a Curious Unlearner, the courage it takes to let go, and what opens up when you finally trust your own questions.

• Meet the Curious Unlearner [00:10]
• The Journey of the Curious Unlearner [01:40]
• Challenges and Desires [03:04]
• Reflection and Next Steps [03:59]

Wildly Recommended:

• Take the Wild Ways Quiz (if you haven't yet)

Reflection Question:

What part of you has been questioning things quietly—and is ready to be heard?

Recommended Episodes:

• [008] Raising Kids Wild & Free in an RV: Redefining Success, School, and Family Freedom
• [009] Herbs at Our Fingertips: Simple Ways to Start Healing Naturally at Home

🎧 This episode is part of Wild Ways Week—a 7-part series exploring the 6 types reshaping how we live, parent, and lead.