Rewilded Wellness

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I hope you're all savoring September—my personal favorite month. We're on the cusp of the fall equinox, a beautiful time when daylight and night are perfectly balanced, aligning with Libra season—a time for harmony, balance, and recalibration in our lives and relationships.

We're also entering peak harvest season, where summer produce offers its final burst and fall veggies begin to roll in. I recently picked up my weekly CSA haul—deep green, spicy arugula, and delicata squash were the highlights. These small joys really root me in the present and remind me of the balance we’re all seeking in our health.

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Let's talk about rewilded wellness 

We hear a lot about sustainability these days, especially around food and health. But let’s be real – who wants to sustain a lifestyle that led to burnout? Not me. I didn’t know what thriving felt like until I reconnected with nature. 🌱

Regenerative practices are all about renewal, restoration, and growth. It’s about creating conditions that let us thrive and regenerate rather than just sustain. Imagine leaving everything better than you found it. ✨

In health and wellness, this means promoting holistic healing and enhancing our body’s natural ability to repair and renew itself. So many people struggle to just sustain their current lifestyle, but there’s so much more out there, friends.

My mission is to leave everyone who visits my page or listens to my podcast better than before. If I can plant seeds of inspiration and wisdom to help you create better conditions in your life, to go beyond just surviving, then I’ve done my job.

Nature shows us how to l...

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As a single mom, the bar is often set higher for us. We don’t have the luxury of leaning on a partner to share the load, especially when it comes to nurturing and sustaining our families. The weight of making sure everyone is cared for falls squarely on our shoulders, and that’s no small task.

Moms are naturally the nurturers of the family, the glue that holds everything together. But in today’s world, we don’t live in tribes or close-knit communities anymore. We don’t have that built-in support system, whether it’s extended family or a small circle of like-minded local friends. Instead, it’s up to us to create that sense of community within our own homes, often from scratch.

When it comes to our kids, the instinct is to want to help all of them at once, especially when their needs are so apparent. But here’s the thing: when you’re trying to shore up your fami...

I'm the proud mom of four sons, aged 25, 21, 19, and 17. With three of them no longer living under my roof, I've had to master the delicate balance of letting go while still being a steady support system. It's been an interesting dance—letting them make their own decisions, learn from their mistakes, and occasionally throwing out my “mom life preserver” when necessary.

Growing up in a household where functional nutrition was the norm, my boys were immersed in a lifestyle focused on health and well-being. This immersion gave them a solid foundation to build upon, yet each one still has to find their own "why" for maintaining those habits. As we all know, everyone learns differently, and many of us have to take the hard road to really understand life’s lessons.

Recently, one of my older sons has been wrestling with his own "why." He’s finally taking the initiative to implement the healthy habits he once fought me on but undoubtedly benefited from. Part of this newfound motivation...

Episode #201: Let's Talk About Probiotics! 

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In this podcast episode I share a lot of perspective on why we need to consider probiotics in the modern world - my favorite one to start with. I talk about why fermented foods may not do what we think and what we need to consider beyond probiotics because they are not silver bullets. Lots of good insight in this one so you can consider the big picture of your health scape when it comes to considering probiotic use. 

Understanding Probiotics: Do You Need Them?

Today, let's dive into the topic of probiotics.

**Probiotic**
**PRO** = For
**BIOTIC** = Life

Do you need a probiotic? Does your gut need a boost in life?

Lately, in conversations with friends and colleagues, the subject of probiotics keeps coming up. Many are losing faith—do they actually work? Are they beneficial, or could they cause harm?

In the health and wellness community, I've noticed some saying that not everyone needs probiotics, ...

POV: Mineral Balancing & Spring Ephemerals 

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 Spring Ephemerals - Nature's Time-Limited Gift
- Spring ephemerals are the first plants to emerge and flower in early spring
- They operate in a brief window before deciduous trees leaf out and block sunlight
- Complete their entire life cycle in just a few weeks, then store energy in bulbs/roots for next year
- Provide critical early-season support for pollinators when few other plants are available

Spotlight on Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
- A delicate spring ephemeral native to eastern woodlands
- Edible plant with small white-to-pink flowers
- Can be used medicinally as a flower essence
- Available only for a brief viewing/foraging window

Seasonal Symbolism & Wellness Connection
- Transition from winter (introspective) to spring (active) mirrors our personal energy shifts
- Spring corresponds with liver/gallbladder support in natural healing traditions
- Spring plants naturally assist w...

Episode #195 : Spring clean your health naturally 

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Spring Clean Your Health Naturally: A Guide to Seasonal Wellness

As the first blossoms of spring emerge, it's time to shake off the winter sluggishness and embrace the season of renewal. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into how we can work with spring to cleanse our bodies naturally, focusing on liver and gallbladder health. Building on last year's conversation about spring nutrition and natural detoxification, we're exploring even more ways to align with the season's energy.

Shifting from Force to Flow

This spring, let's move away from forced detoxes and harsh cleanses. Instead, we're embracing the natural rhythms of the season. By tuning into the longer days, milder temperatures, and fresh spring produce, we can support our body's innate cleansing processes.

Taking Inventory

Before we dive into spring cleaning our health, it's crucial to take stock of where we are. Here ar...

Episode #194: Histamine Intolerance & the gut

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Navigating Gut Health and Histamine Intolerance

Recently, I shared on Instagram that I submitted my hair sample for my HTMA retest. After ten years of testing—this being my 38th—I’ve come to view these assessments as seasonal checkpoints in my journey to health.

Reflecting on my early experiences, I remember grappling with a highly volatile system. I was hypersensitive to everything, making it challenging to identify what my body could tolerate. My health felt like a constant cycle of crashing and burning, followed by brief recoveries, all while managing immense stress from multiple factors, including living in a water-damaged home. One of my most significant challenges was severe leaky gut, compounded by a relentless histamine response. For two long years, eating became a daunting task, as I never knew which foods would trigger a reaction.

During that time, I often found myself in a heighten...

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Unraveling the Wisdom of Real Food: A Journey to Optimal Health

Are you tired of the confusing and contradictory information about what constitutes a healthy diet? Do you want to discover the power of whole, unprocessed foods to transform your health and well-being? If so, join me on this enlightening journey to embrace the wisdom of real food.

The Meme that Sparked a Revelation

Last week, I posted a meme on Instagram th...

Your Support Matters: If you find value in my podcast and feel inspired to contribute, I humbly welcome your donations. While they are not expected, they are greatly appreciated and make a significant impact on my work. You can donate through PayPal or Venmo by clicking on the links provided at the top of the show notes in every episode. Thank you for your generosity and for helping me continue creating meaningful content for you

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Embrace the power of remineralization to fortify your body against heavy metals like arsenic. Learn how to protect your health with whole foods and targeted nutritional support.

In this episode I delve into a topic that affects us all: heavy metals. Recently, I came across a concerning incident that highlighted the dangers of toxic substances in our environment. This motivated me to share the importance of remineralizing o...