I know how heavy the holidays can feel—the pressure to do it all, keep up traditions, and somehow stay calm and joyful for our kids. That’s why I created the Intentional Living During the Holidays Audio Event, a 4-day gathering designed for parents who want to slow down, simplify, and truly enjoy the season.

Inside, I share conversations with incredible women who speak to mindful motherhood, conscious parenting, grief, anxiety, and what it means to be emotionally present for our families. We talk about everything from the “watering can” metaphor for self-care, to practical grounding practices for anxiety, to the ways grief reshapes traditions and how the Fair Play method can lighten the load.

If you’ve been longing for more calm, connection, and joy this season, I’d love for you to join us. You can grab your free ticket —and give yourself the gift of a holiday season rooted in intention.

Register for free here: wandherwild.com/audio.

🌿 We explore

* Why I created the Intentional Living During the Holidays audio event

* The truth about kids absorbing our energy more than our to-do lists

* The “watering can” metaphor and why self-care matters most during busy seasons

* Gentle grounding practices for navigating holiday anxiety

* How grief has reshaped traditions and taught me about presence

* Why saying no (even to good things) can protect joy and harmony

* How sharing the load with the Fair Play method lightens holiday stress

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After thirteen years in a corporate career I found myself exhausted mentally, physically, and spiritually. My body was sending signals I could no longer ignore. What I came to call “expired energy” was the nudge I needed to finally step away and realign with what truly matters.

In this episode of The WandHERwild Podcast we talk about the five guiding questions that have completely reshaped how I live with intention. We explore what it means to create safe emotional spaces for our children, how to balance deep work with intentional rest, and why living with alignment feels so different from living by obligation.

✨ I also created the free audio event Intentional Living During the Holidays happening October 6 to 9, 2025, to help you find more ease, presence, and connection this season.

Register for free here: wandherwild.com/audio.

🌿 We explore:

* The five guiding questions that shape every decision I make

* How to recognize your body’s signals before burnout sets in

* The importance of creating safe emotional spaces for children

* How I balance deep work periods with intentional rest

* Why living with alignment feels so different from living by obligation

✨ Grab A Virtual Coffee with Monica

✨ WandHERwild | Digital Community for Moms

✨ Wanderwild Family Retreats | In Person Retreats

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​​As moms, we spend so much of our lives coloring inside the lines, following the rules, meeting expectations, and keeping everything “just right.” But what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to color outside the lines? In this episode, I share why breaking some rules is not only okay, it’s essential for creativity, fulfillment, and showing our kids that life doesn’t have to fit a perfect mold.

I open up about the early art class that shut down my confidence, how I rediscovered creativity through journaling and community, and why I believe creativity will be the future currency in a world shaped by AI. This isn’t about being rebellious for the sake of it; it’s about daring to live in ways that feel authentic, vulnerable, and deeply human. I also share what’s happening inside the WandHERwild Members Space, where we’re exploring creativity together through coworking calls, seasonal magazines, cacao circles, and a 24/7 WhatsApp community.

Join the WandHERwild Members Space

🌿 Episode Highlights

* Why conformity kills creativity and fulfillment

* The childhood story that made me believe I “wasn’t creative”

* How I rediscovered creativity through journaling and reflection

* Why creativity matters even more in the age of AI

* The importance of modeling rule-breaking and creativity for our kids

* What the WandHERwild Members Space offers busy moms who crave connection

✨ Grab A Virtual Coffee with Monica

✨ Wand(HER)wild | Digital Events for Moms

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