Wildly Intentional

We discuss navigating Mother’s Day expectations as both daughters and mothers, the value of clearly stating what you want, and how feeling like you “just want a day off” can signal burnout tied to unresolved inner-daughter dynamics. Jada describes “good boy” conditioning in men, overfunctioning/underfunctioning dynamics, building trust by letting partners learn, and raising kids through nurturance, guidance, and protection: especially protecting a mother’s energy. They emphasize attunement and repair with children through regulation and honest explanation rather than automatic apologies..

In this episode:

• Meet Jada Dobesh [03:11]
• Mothers Day Expectations [03:58]
• Say What You Want [07:28]
• Burnout Signals [10:52]
• Partners And Mother Wounds [12:28]
• Good Boys Vs Strong Men [13:03]
• Trust And Stop Overfunctioning [17:56]
• Attachment Styles Explained [21:52]
• Raising Kids To Notice [27:04]
• Healing While Parenting [31:21]
• Triggers When Dad Yells [33:58]
• Repair Without Auto Sorry [38:04]
• Regulated Comeback Example [43:25]
• Morning Repair Moments [45:59]
• Healing After Hurting [47:23]
• Apology That Changes [48:18]
• Kids Push Back [52:21]
• Plans And Bedtime [54:14]
• Safe Love Gauge [56:20]
• Not Enough Snuggles [01:00:38]
• Birth Order And Smarts [01:04:44]
• Capacity And Self Care [01:08:00]
• Nurture Guide Protect [01:15:58]

Reflection Question:

How do you want to show up this Mother’s Day: as a mother, as a daughter, or simply as yourself? And what would it look like to honor that honestly?

Connect with Jada Further:

• Listen to Episode [042] Healing the Mother Wound by Nurturing Your Inner Daughter with Jada Dobesh

Jada Dobesh is the founder of Jada Dobesh Healing Company, the private healing practice within Selah Space, a holistic wellness non-profit in Sioux Falls.

Known for building both babies and businesses at the same time, Jada brings a uniquely grounded, maternal, and intuitive presence to her work. She holds a Master’s in Christian Leadership from Sioux Falls Seminary, certifications in Spiritual Direction, Reiki, and Brainspotting, and a lifelong passion for feminine wellness, daughterhood healing, and the mother wound.

Jada’s work is guided by her belief that women deserve to be tended to, supported, and deeply seen. She creates spaces where healing feels safe, sacred, and possible—and she will unapologetically chase your miracle with you.

• Jada Website
• Jada Instagram
• Jada REnurturing Podcast series
• Schedule a 1:1 Wellness call with Jada

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

• YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
• Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
• Visit wildlyintentional.com
• Instagram: Wildly Intentional
• Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

Nearly twenty years after meeting during a study abroad program in Bilbao, Mandy reconnects with her longtime friend Bea to reflect on how living in Spain shaped both of their lives. They discuss cultural differences between Spain and America, lessons learned through travel, regional identity, friendship across borders, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can change the way you see the world.

In this episode:

• Reconnecting After Years [03:02]
• How We Met in Bilbao [03:51]
• Raising Kids Multilingual [06:17]
• Host Family Memories [07:49]
• Protests and Basque Spirit [08:34]
• Stereotypes and Spanish Dialects [11:12]
• Meet Bea [15:33]
• Food Culture and Tapas Life [17:39]
• Siesta Slow Living [23:58]
• Growing Up in Spain [27:37]
• Early Travel Independence [30:25]
• Getting Robbed and Travel Smarts [34:04]
• Europe Travel Mindset [39:52]
• Basque Identity Loyalty [41:52]
• Multilingual Europe Reality [46:58]
• First America Trips Chicago [50:11]
• Big City Freedom Vibes [52:56]
• Work Travel US Culture [55:51]
• Iowa Small Town Warmth [59:57]
• Travel Changes Worldview [01:02:44]

Why it matters:

From siestas and family traditions to travel mishaps and lasting connection, this conversation is full of perspective, humor, and heart.

Wildly Recommended:

• Go Study Abroad!

Reflection Question:

Where might stepping outside your comfort zone open the door to a new perspective, connection, or version of yourself?

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

• YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
• Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
• Visit wildlyintentional.com
• Instagram: Wildly Intentional
• Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

What If Drawing Is the Missing Piece in Your Child’s Education? Emmy Award-winning artist Mark Kistler shares why drawing should be treated as essential, not optional. From NASA-inspired problem-solving to protecting creativity in a screen-filled world, this conversation redefines the role of art in education.

In this episode:

• Drawing Builds Confidence [02:46]
• License To Flop [04:13]
• NASA Test To Failure [04:48]
• Progress Over Perfection [08:19]
• Mark’s Mission And Impact [09:05]
• Dreams And Daily Practice [12:22]
• The Fourth R And STEAM [18:12]
• STEAM And NASA Artists [20:58]
• Keeping Arts In Schools [22:47]
• FAME Festival Model [24:08]
• Family Drawing Habits [26:20]
• Anyone Can Draw [28:11]
• Renaissance Drawing Tools [30:13]
• Camps And Resources [33:10]
• New Goals And Viewers [34:11]

Why it matters:

When kids are free to create, make mistakes, and think visually, they don’t just become better artists, they become more confident, capable learners in every area of life.

Wildly Recommended:

• Have Mark to your school for an assembly!
• Watch the documentary on Mark Kistler on Tubi
• You Can Draw in 30 Days Book
• Virtual Summer Camps
• Draw Artemis playlist on YouTube

Action Challenge:

Draw, Draw, Draw with Commander Mark, Mandy and the kids [Bonus Episode]!

Connect with Mark Further:

• Get Mark's books
• Draw with Mark on YouTube!
• Mark Kistler Fan Page on Facebook

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

• YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
• Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
• Visit wildlyintentional.com
• Instagram: Wildly Intentional
• Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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 the Wildfire Series lights something up in you, you can help keep it burning by supporting the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

Sometimes the thing we know we need to do or really want to do can be the scariest to embark on. In this episode I share 3 times I've felt that urge and taken the leap, despite the uncertainty.

In this episode:

1. Story 1: College Spiral to Spain Leap of Faith [01:23]
2. Story 2: Las Vegas Love [06:53]
3. Moving Back to Iowa [08:19]
4. Another Leap Coming ... stay tuned! [09:57]
5. Action Planning Resource: Episode coming soon! [10:57]

This episode is a part of my 40 Years, 40 Lessons Series. Where I share my wisdom that comes with living fully. The kind you don’t find in textbooks. The kind earned through risk, reflection, heartbreak, and joy. These are the lessons that shaped who I am today and the ones I hope will spark something in you too.

Reflection Questions:

Are you being tethered somewhere right now? Do you have one foot in a bear trap but you really want to jump? How high can you really get with that trap on your foot? What does taking it off look like? How can you do that? Where do you want to jump?

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
2. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
3. Visit wildlyintentional.com
4. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
5. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

I'm excited (and terrified) to kickoff my new video-first series: The Stories That Made Me: 40 Years, 40 Lessons. I've ended every episode with "Stay rooted, be brave, and live Wildly Intentional." So it made a lot of sense to start with "Be Brave" and why I not only say that, but do my best to embody it.

In this episode:

1. New Series: 40 years, 40 Lessons [01:09]
2. Pull Up a Chair [02:52]
3. Lesson 1: Be Brave [04:29]
4. WOLFPACK Courage [06:01]
5. Home Birth Courage [07:07]
6. Chicago Job Hustle [09:20]
7. Broker Boxing Win [10:42]
8. Get Comfortable Uncomfortable [13:42]
9. Starting Podcast on Camera [15:03]
10. Your Turn to Be Brave [16:28]

This episode is a part of my 40 Years, 40 Lessons Series. Where I share my wisdom that comes with living fully. The kind you don’t find in textbooks. The kind earned through risk, reflection, heartbreak, and joy. These are the lessons that shaped who I am today and the ones I hope will spark something in you too.

Wildly Recommended:

1. BONUS: Why I Almost Didn’t Launch This Podcast (But Did It Anyway)
2. [002] The WOLFPACK Way: How We Created Family Values That Raise Resilient Kids

Reflection Questions:

Where can you be more brave in your life? Where are you holding yourself back? What does taking an uncomfortable step forward look like for you? What are you ignoring or not doing that could push you into a new opportunity or season of growth? What could you say yes to?

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
2. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
3. Visit wildlyintentional.com
4. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
5. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

"You can have the best mom in the world and have a mother wound. You can have a mostly great childhood, which is what I hear all the time, and still have a mother wound." Jada breaks down what a mother wound is, needs versus wants, oldest-daughter dynamics, urgency and fear of rest, and why healing must start from the daughter/inner-child perspective rather than trying to “hack” parenting. Jada describes how mother wounds can manifest in the body and in behaviors.

In this episode:

1. Defining Mother Wounds [04:11]
2. Needs vs Wants Explained [06:50]
3. Heal the Daughter First [11:33]
4. Urgency and Rest [15:07]
5. Oldest Daughter Syndrome [18:28]
6. Sibling Guilt and Repair [23:13]
7. Inner Child Connection [28:58]
8. Let Yourself Answer [32:43]
9. Mother Wounds In Body [35:56]
10. Behavioral Signs List [38:55]
11. Good Enough Mothering [41:18]
12. Father Wound Reframed [46:28]
13. Healing By Wallowing [51:34]
14. Knee To Knee Time [52:26]
15. Meet Your Inner Child [54:17]
16. Regulation Like Potty Training [57:45]
17. Next Steps And Support [59:56]

Why it matters:

Identifying and understanding the role the mother wound plays in your life and beginning the journey to healing begins with you. And finding and connecting with little you.

Wildly Recommended:

1. Mother Hunger, book
2. M.O.M. [Maker of Magic] episode

Reflection Question:

What would little you think about meeting BIG you right now?

Connect with Jada Further:

3. Jada REnurturing Podcast series
4. Schedule a 1:1 Wellness call with Jada

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
2. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
3. Visit wildlyintentional.com
4. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
5. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

I'm dusting off some old tools I used to teach. I've come to realize they aren't just for the boardroom, they are practical tools for navigating everyday life. Today, I'm sitting down to teach you the "Ladder of Inference".

In this episode:

1. Why We Get Hooked by Headlines [00:00]
2. The Ladder of Inference Explained [02:25]
3. The 12-Second Clip: How Social Media Sends Us to the Top [04:19]
4. Spot Your Triggers & Ask Better Questions [06:04]
5. Descend the Ladder: Questions to Get Back to Facts [07:55]
6. 3 Ways to Use the Tool: Reflection, Advocacy, Inquiry [08:29]
7. Use It on Yourself First: Interrupt the Ladder [09:45]

Why it matters:

Learning self-awareness tools helps us to have more compassion, respect, and kindness toward one another.

Wildly Recommended:

1. Rethinking Thinking, Trevor Maber

Reflection Questions:

What did I actually observe? What context might be missing? What assumptions am I making?

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. YouTube: Wildly Intentional with Mandy Webber
2. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
3. Visit wildlyintentional.com
4. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
5. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast

If this sparked a “why has no one said this before?” moment for you, send it to a fellow cycle-breaker. Share it with someone ready to stop playing by the old rules and start writing their own.

Unrule the World is recorded at weird hours with big energy, truth, and curiosity. If it’s sparking something in you, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

Mandy shares updates on launching the Wildly Intentional YouTube channel and releasing the Wild and Rooted Spring Journal and Planner for kids, then sits down with Madelin, an astrologer, channeler, and medium with 20 years of study, to discuss major collective astrological shifts leading into 2026. Madelin explains how outer-planet movements (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) correlate with historic paradigm changes and argues 2026 will intensify tensions between individualism and the collective, amplified by media, AI, war, and misinformation—making personal clarity, nervous-system regulation, and local action essential.

Why it matters:

In a destabilized, attention-hijacking system, reclaiming free will means pulling your power back from constant reactivity and choosing sustainable, grounded ways to care for yourself, your family, and your community. The episode frames wellbeing, discernment, and intentional engagement as the path to living differently—and staying human—through transformative times.

[THIS IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF AN A.I. CAPTION: 52:07]

In this episode:

1. Now on YouTube! [00:03]
2. Spring Planner Pre-Orders: Wild & Rooted Seasonal Journal for Kids [01:07]
3. Meet Madelin: Astrologer, Channeler & Healing Arts Background [02:23]
4. Psychic Hotline Bootcamp: Ethics, Limits, and Real-World Training [06:49]
5. Setting Intentions: Candle, Spirit Guides & What Listeners Need [10:43]
6. Astrology 101: Context Matters [12:59]
7. Outer Planets & the Collective [19:00]
8. From Church Control to Scientific Revolutions: How Worldviews Shift [24:05]
9. Uranus, Neptune, Pluto: Discoveries That Changed the Modern Psyche [27:20]
10. 2026 Preview: Neptune Back in Aries + Echoes of 1861 [35:42]
11. Transits Explained: Four Outer Planets Changing Signs = Big Cultural Shift [41:25]
12. Individual vs Collective in 2026: AI, Fog, Compassion, and Boundaries [45:04]
13. Spotting AI in Captions: M‑Dashes, Authenticity & Creative Integrity [52:07]
14. The Case for AI: Emotional Bandwidth, Collective PTSD & Information Overload [53:37]
15. Local Community Over Global Doomscrolling: The Real Limits of Compassion [55:57]
16. “Why Didn’t You Post?” Expectations, Activism Pressure & Choosing Your Lane [58:06]
17. Kids, Compassion & the Whale Story: When the World Hurts Too Much [01:01:36]
18. Take Your Power Back: Nervous System Regulation as the New Activism [01:05:03]
19. Tools for Reactivity: The Ladder of Inference [01:13:24]
20. Unprecedented Times & Long Cycles: 2026 Astrology as a Clarity Practice [01:15:48]
21. What to Take from Astrology: Personal Clarity, Real Expertise & Research [01:27:45]
22. Fire Sign Balance: Self‑Care Isn’t Selfish (and It’s How We Help Others) [01:33:46]
23. Connect with Madelin + Final Reflections: Nurture Yourself & Share the Episode [01:35:31]

Wildly Recommended:

1. Spring Planner Pre-Orders: Wild & Rooted Seasonal Journal for Kids
2. Ladder of Inference Episode - COMING SOON
3. Madelin's Astrology Planner
4. Chani App

Connect with Madelin Further:

1. [email protected]
2. Book an Astrology Reading
3. Instagram: MadelinAdenaSmith

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. YouTube: WILDly.Intentional
2. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
3. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast
4. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
5. Visit wildlyintentional.com

If this sparked a “why has no one said this before?” moment for you, send it to a fellow cycle-breaker. Share it with someone ready to stop playing by the old rules and start writing their own.

Unrule the World is recorded at weird hours with big energy, truth, and curiosity. If it’s sparking something in you, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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

Guiding your way back to what matters.

The Compass is not a planner. It’s not a checklist. And it’s not a “Word of the Year” you have to stick with. It’s a simple, seasonal practice for choosing how you want to be as you move through your life.

Instead of asking: What should I do next?

The Compass asks: Who am I becoming as I move forward?

Inside, you’ll be invited to:

1. reflect on what’s rising to the surface
2. choose a word, animal, or sign that resonates
3. notice how it shows up in your daily life
4. return to it whenever you feel disconnected or unsure

There’s no timeline. No right interpretation. No pressure to get it “right.”

You can come back to this practice:

1. when life shifts
2. when your word no longer fits
3. when something new is arriving

The Compass is meant to be lived quietly, as a North Star, not a map.

✨ Includes 15 pages for returning to your word or letting it change

✨ Designed to complement G.R.O.W. without overlapping it

✨ Can be revisited anytime, in any season

1. Get Your Wildly Intentional Compass [Digital Download]

Adam shares what it was like to grow up inside The Living Word Fellowship, a high-control religious movement that later collapsed under widespread allegations of abuse. As a Black man, he speaks candidly about race, power, and tokenism, both within the church and in the aftermath of its collapse.

This is a long-form conversation. Please listen at your own pace, and take care of yourself as needed. This episode includes discussions of spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, racism, and high-control religious systems.

In this episode:

1. Introduction and Content Warning [00:00]
2. Adam's Early Life in the Living Word Fellowship [01:01]
3. Experiences and Reflections on Shiloh [04:22]
4. Understanding Cult Dynamics [07:58]
5. Historical Context and Personal Reflections [17:11]
6. Race and Identity in the Cult [38:33]
7. The Moving Goalposts of Whiteness [52:23]
8. Experiences of Racism in the Church [54:50]
9. Racism and Leadership in the Church [57:57]
10. Designated Relationships and Control [01:04:08]
11. Leaving the Church and Its Aftermath [01:07:10]
12. The Fall of Living Word Fellowship [01:17:15]
13. Widespread Abuse and Cover-Up [01:22:29]
14. Healing and Processing Trauma [01:38:26]
15. Handling Rule Violations and Group Dynamics [01:41:24]
16. Generational Perspectives and Church Hierarchy [01:43:16]
17. Challenges and Stress in Managing the Group [01:47:17]
18. Therapy and Healing from Trauma [01:51:54]
19. Reflecting on the Podcast and Personal Growth [01:55:26]
20. Addressing Systemic Issues and Seeking Justice [02:05:08]
21. Final Thoughts and Moving Forward [02:22:54]

Why it matters:

Having real conversations and giving people space to share their stories that shaped them is crucial to keeping the HUMAN in humanity.

Resources + Links:

1. Oops I'm in a Cult! Podcast

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, experiencing distress, or needs mental health support, help is available.

1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org
2. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — resources for finding mental health support and information

Connect with Adam Further:

Adam Beatty is a lyricist, audio engineer and photographer from Los Angeles, California. He grew up in The Living Word Fellowship, once considered a non-denominational church that was revealed to be a high pressure cult in 2018, when an open letter was published online by a former member alleging years of sexual and emotional abuse that was actively covered up by leadership. He currently lives in Iowa City, Iowa.

Connect with Mandy:

Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:

1. Instagram: Wildly Intentional
2. Facebook: Wildly Intentional Podcast
3. Find Your Wild Way: Take the Quiz
4. Visit wildlyintentional.com

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.

I make this show at the edge of dawn and sometimes deep into the night, to speak truth Out Loud + On Purpose. If it resonates, you can support the show.

The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.

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