Motherhood changes everything, especially the way we move, breathe, and connect with ourselves. In this soulful episode, I sit down with Sarah Ezrin, author of The Yoga of Parenting, to discuss how yoga evolves after childbirth.

Sarah shares her journey through postpartum anxiety, a traumatic delivery, and the deep healing that came from redefining what yoga meant to her, not just poses, but stillness, movement, breath, and community. Together, we explore how motherhood can transform our relationship with our bodies and our practice, inviting more compassion, creativity, and presence into everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself after becoming a mother, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible, one mindful breath at a time.

🌿 We explore

* How yoga can support postpartum anxiety and emotional healing

* The impact of COVID-19 isolation on new mothers

* Why traditional yoga didn’t work for Sarah — and what actually did

* How to rebuild a connection with your body after birth

* The philosophy behind The Yoga of Parenting

* What real postpartum recovery looks like beyond “bounce-back” culture

* Simple yoga and mindfulness practices for busy moms

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Halloween was never meant to be about fear or fright. It began as a sacred time of reflection, rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

In this heartfelt solo episode, I invite you to slow down and reconnect with the deeper meaning of this season. Together, we explore how honoring our ancestors, cooking with seasonal ingredients, and spending mindful moments outdoors can help us return to the soulful essence of Halloween.

Through ancestral altars, storytelling by the fire, and simple family rituals, I share ways to bring presence and meaning back into this time of year. It is not just about costumes and candy, but about remembrance, gratitude, and rhythm. When we blend ancient wisdom with the celebrations of today, we create traditions that feel grounded, mindful, and full of heart.

🌿 We explore

* Halloween began as Samhain, a Celtic festival honoring the end of harvest and the turning of seasons.

* This time was seen as sacred, when the veil between worlds grew thin and people honored ancestors through ritual.

* Christianity later layered All Saints and All Souls traditions onto Samhain, blending reverence with new customs.

* Modern celebrations often overlook these roots, but we can still reconnect through intention and simplicity.

* Creating an ancestral altar with natural elements invites reflection and family connection.

* Cooking seasonal foods and taking quiet walks outdoors help us slow down and feel the rhythm of the earth.

* When we celebrate with awareness, Halloween becomes a moment of remembrance, gratitude, and spiritual renewal.

✨ Explore Wanderwild Family Retreats, wanderwildfamilyretreats.com, offering child-welcoming, nature-rooted getaways for families to slow down. Upcoming retreats include a [cozy Mom + Child weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley] and a [Spring Family Retreat in Florida], blending wild luxury with nature play and connection.

✨ Become a WandHERwild Member, offering bi-monthly creative co-working & seasonal cacao circles from the comfort of your home, a quarterly digital magazine, a 24/7 WhatsApp private community chat for connection, and a resource library of workshops and rituals. Learn more at wandherwild.com/members-space.

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We hear the word surrender all the time, but what does it actually look like in practice?

So often, when life feels uncertain or heavy, our instinct is to tighten our grip and try to control everything around us. But what happens when we learn to surrender in real time in the messy, unpolished, everyday moments of letting go and allowing life to move through us?

This isn’t a highlight reel or a quick fix. It’s about releasing the illusion that we can control outcomes and learning to trust what’s unfolding.

In this episode, I share nine reflection questions to help you surrender control and reconnect with what truly matters. These are the same prompts I’ve been working through in my own journal, the ones that have helped me release resistance, trust timing, and create space for peace and flow.

This isn’t about giving up; it’s about creating space for what’s meant to unfold. I talk about how I’ve been practicing surrender in my business, motherhood, and personal growth journey, and how it’s teaching me to move with more flow, trust, and presence.

Whether you’re navigating change in motherhood, entrepreneurship, or your personal life, this conversation will help you soften the pressure to have it all figured out and start living with a little more grace.

🌿 We explore

* What surrender really looks like in daily life

* Why control is just an illusion (and how to release it)

* Learning to trust what’s unfolding instead of forcing outcomes

* How surrender shows up in motherhood, business, and growth

* Letting life move through you, not to you

* The peace and freedom that come from softening control

* Small, grounded ways to practice surrender every day

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✨ Become a WandHERwild Member, offering bi-monthly creative co-working & seasonal cacao circles from the comfort of your home, a quarterly digital magazine, a 24/7 WhatsApp private community chat for connection, and a resource library of workshops and rituals. Learn more at wandherwild.com/members-space.

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What does it truly mean to live an extraordinary life as a mother? I reflect on the heart of intentional living and share how beauty, presence, and purpose can be found in the everyday rhythms of family and nature. To me, extraordinary isn’t about chasing society’s idea of success. It’s remembering that our planet itself is extraordinary, and that choosing presence over overwhelm is how we step into our truest path.

I also share what it has been like preparing nearly 50 conversations for our WandHERwild audio event, reopening the membership community after our summer pause, and holding safe spaces for vulnerable conversations. From following the wisdom of seasonal cycles to grounding myself in nature, I invite you to notice the wonder that already surrounds you and to live with authenticity in motherhood, parenting, and life.

Register for free here: wandherwild.com/audio.

✨ Episode Takeaways

* Redefining extraordinary as living with presence and purpose

* Preparing 50 audio event conversations as a way to deepen connection

* Why safe spaces matter for vulnerable parenting and wellness discussions

* Looking to nature as a guide for mindful living and feminine rhythms

* Choosing beauty over the noise of media-driven negativity

* How intentional motherhood nurtures authenticity and joy

Small daily choices that add up to collective impact

🌿 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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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

✨ Grab A Virtual Coffee with Monica

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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

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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.

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🌿 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

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Motherhood cracks us open in ways we never expect, and postpartum can feel like one of the most vulnerable seasons of all. In this conversation, I sit down with Courtney Boylan, founder of Le Lolo, a postpartum essentials brand created to remind mothers of their beauty, strength, and worth. Born out of her own struggles after birth, Courtney’s mission is to transform the clinical, sterile side of recovery into something supportive, soulful, and yes, beautiful.

She opens up about the fear and overwhelm of those early weeks, the imposter syndrome that still visits daily, and the leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship with zero experience but endless heart. Along the way, she shares gentle practices that have carried her through journaling, affirmations, and learning to see confidence grow with each small step.

Whether you’re in the tender days of postpartum or dreaming up your own passion project, this episode is filled with reminders that you are capable, worthy, and not alone.

🌿 Episode Highlights

* Why Courtney created Le Lolo after her own postpartum struggles

* How beauty and functionality can shift a mother’s recovery experience

* The flower-shaped nipple shield that sparked a movement

* Navigating imposter syndrome while building something from scratch

* Daily mindset tools that bring clarity and confidence

* The power of financial planning and partner support in pursuing a dream

* Why postpartum overwhelm is temporary and confidence grows quickly

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