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Wild & Waking
Wild & Waking is more than a podcast—it’s a sacred return to who you’ve always been. This space is for the woman standing at the edge of everything she’s outgrown. The one who’s checked all the boxes, followed all the rules, and still feels the quiet ache for something more honest. More alive. More hers. She’s begun the unraveling—of roles, expectations, and identities that no longer fit. She’s remembering the voice beneath the noise, the rhythm beneath the hustle, the truth beneath the…
Episodes
Wild & Waking104 | Betrayal Trauma, Relationship Boundaries, and Using Parts Work to Heal with Roxanne Kennedy Granata
I’m honored to be joined by my inspiring, powerhouse friend, Roxanne Granata, for today’s episode! Roxanne is an Empowered Relationships Coach who specializes…
Wild & Waking103 | A Mom's Lesson in Moving Forward with Love Instead of Fear with Lisa Brennan
I am joined by Lisa Brennan, an incredible person who I've known for a very long time, and I've been eager to have her on the podcast for a while now! In…
Wild & Waking102 | Healing to the Depths of Your Soul and Nervous System Regulation with Sara Elise Johnson
Sara and I connected on our recent mastermind retreat, and the knowledge and energy she radiates is undeniably contagious. Sara is a wife, mom, author, and…
Wild & Waking101 | Growing Wealth, Living in Two Worlds, and Showing Up as Your Authentic Self with Sadie Schweers
Sadie and I covered a variety of crucial topics in our conversation, and her incredible heart and passion for what she does really shines through. Whether it’s…
Wild & Waking100 | A Chat with My Husband Andrew: Farming, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Growth
Not only are we celebrating the 100th episode of Gather in Growth, but I’m also joined by the love of my life - my husband, Andrew! I polled my IG community…
Wild & Waking099 | Lessons from Lexington: Wins, Challenges, and Ideas from an Impulse Family Trip
This impulse family trip was eye-opening (in the best ways possible), and really brought up SO many things for me. It reminded me to deeply think about how I’m…
Wild & Waking098 | Faith Expansion, Awakening The Senses, and Alchemy Through Artistry with Stephanie Simmons
Taking the path to work on yourself and really dig into the hard stuff feels like HELL when you’re in it - it’s far from easy. The soul freedom and liberation…
Wild & Waking097 | Knowing Your Own Red Flags
In today’s episode, I want to talk about the importance of knowing your own red flags - specifically, within your body. Not that long ago when I was working…
Wild & Waking096 | Ask Better Questions
The work that I’ve been doing the last few years has pushed me to help others step outside of their comfort zones, challenge expectations, and break through…
Wild & Waking095 | The Adventure Begins!
My original plan for this episode was to do more of a ‘vlog’ style, because I recently traveled to a retreat I invested in for myself; I thought it would be…
Wild & Waking094 | Simplify to Amplify with Ashlea Strickler
Ashlea and I talk more about what it can look like to ‘simplify to amplify’ in all aspects of our life. Growing up in a generation that’s big on ‘quitters…
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093 | From Frustration to Function: Seeking Alternative Healthcare to Feel Your Best with Jena Ochsner
Jena Ochsner and I are talking more about pursuing alternative healthcare for your family, and why it’s not a bad thing to ‘go against the grain’ in this way…
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092 | Why It’s SO Hard to Ask for Help (And Why You Should!)
In today’s episode, I want to talk about why it’s SO hard to ask for help, and even more, why you should be doing so. Women (and especially moms) are praised…
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091 | Seasons of Change
In today’s episode, I want to talk about seasons of change, and what happens as we continue piling on more duties, goals, responsibilities, etc., to our…
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090 | Mindset and Mental Health with Calli Thorne
I’m excited to have my amazing friend, Calli Thorne, as today’s podcast guest! Calli and I are talking all about mindset and mental health, and what the work…
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089 | Loss, Healing, and Empowerment with Kaitlin Cox
I’m joined by my wonderful friend, Kaitlin Cox, for today’s episode! Kaitlin and I are talking about loss, healing, and empowerment, and what it looks like to…
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088 | Power of the Pivot with Kari Jo Kelso
Kari Jo and I are talking all about the power of the pivot, and what it looks like to take riskier pursuits alongside a more ‘safe’ career choice. We’re…
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087 | Why You Should Commit to An Endurance Challenge
In today’s episode, I want to talk about why you should commit to an endurance challenge. Running is such a beautiful example of how you can show up for…
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086 | Wall Art and Intuition
Multiple times throughout my life, I’ve learned HOW important it is to lean into my own intuition, instead of playing by other people’s rulebooks. We all have…
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085 | Divine Feminine and Mother Wounds with Jada Dobesh
Jada and I are talking about the divine feminine and mother wounds, and how much masculine versus feminine energy comes into play here. The concept of ‘more’…
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084 | Understanding and Embracing Your Cycle with Jada Dobesh
I’m excited to be joined by my friend, Jada Dobesh, on the podcast today! Jada and I connected in fall 2023, and we both share a passion for educating and…
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083 | POV: It's Been a Hard Week and We Go to Coffee
In today’s episode, I want to talk more about what happens when it’s been a hard week, and our emotions are allll over the place. For me personally, I’ve been…
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082 | The Domino Effect
In today’s episode, I want to talk more about the domino effect, and how this shows up so often in our lives. When you choose to move forward with your goals…
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081 | How I Made More in One Launch Than My Old Teacher Salary
I thought I would be a teacher for the rest of my life - I loved what I did in my teaching career, as well as the non-profit space. But, being able to exceed…
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080 | Mindset, Grief, and Growth with Ellan Ruskamp
I’m joined by my dear friend, Ellan Ruskamp, on the podcast today! Ellan and I are talking about mindset, grief, and growth, because she has experienced every…
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079 | Sh*t Happens, Mindset Matters
In today’s episode, I want to talk about why your mindset matters - especially when sh*t happens that you totally didn’t plan on. I keep hearing from others…
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078 | What's Fueling Our Perfectionism and Fear of Failure?
In today’s episode, I want to talk about what’s fueling our perfectionism, and fear of failure. I wholeheartedly believe that our fear of failure and need for…
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077 | Money Conversations with Alli Williams
Alli and I are talking about all things money and finances, and she wants to continue making money more conversational (instead of a far-off, scary thing that…
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076 | Postpartum Struggles and New Things Coming in 2024
With the current season of life I’m in (newborn phase with my 3rd babe, owning my own business, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, etc..you get it)…
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075 | Changing Mindsets in Ag with Brandi Buzzard
I’m excited to chat with a very fun guest, Brandi Buzzard, on the podcast today! Brandi and I dive into a variety of topics, like the collective ‘wake-up call’…
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074 | How to Stay Centered and Intentional Over the Holidays
In today’s episode, I want to talk more about how to stay centered and intentional over the holidays. There can be a very real and isolating feeling that…
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073 | Using the Enneagram, Kindness, and Communication to Draw Good Movement with Terryn Drieling
I’m honored to have my good friend, Terryn Drieling, on the podcast today! We dive more into ‘good movement draws good movement’ (the signature concept Terryn…
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072 | How to Live Life on Purpose - my interview on the Throwing Wrenches Mending Fences Podcast
I have a fun episode to share with you today, and it’s a little different than normal! I was a guest on my friend Sarah Zastrow’s podcast, Throwing Wrenches…
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071 | Forging The Path as Your Authentic Self with Courtenay DeHoff
I’m very excited to be joined by the amazing Courtenay Dehoff on the podcast today! Courtenay grew up in the thick of agriculture (which she loved), and she…
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070 | Behind the Scenes Achievements
In today’s episode, I want to talk more about behind the scenes achievements - things that aren’t always known about publicly, or recognized by other people…
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069 | How to Break Up with Your Phone and Be More Productive with Jade Boyd
I’m excited to be joined by Jade Boyd on the podcast today! Jade has been my business coach this year, and I’ve loved getting to work with and learn from her…
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068 | How to Be Your Own Cheerleader
For some reason, we can easily identify other people’s gifts and strengths, but struggle to recognize our own. We don’t think that we have anything of value to…
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067 | Redefining Rural-ish Living & Cultivating Change with Emily Matzke
On today's episode, I have Emily Matzke as a guest! One of the most beautiful things about Emily is she’s very clear on what she wants to do with her life. She…
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066 | Harvest Mom Hacks
In today’s episode, I want to share some of my harvest mom hacks I’ve figured out over time. These are things that my kids and I are doing so we’re able to…
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065 | Evolving Alongside Your Business with Bookkeeper Mary Faber
I’m excited to be joined by a fellow Illinoisan and good friend of mine, Mary Faber, on the podcast today! Mary is the expert when it comes to all things…
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064 | Third Time’s A Charm: Steps I Took for a Healthier Pregnancy
Even though this pregnancy has been harder on my body than my first two, I’ve felt completely different in a lot of ways too. I’ve learned so much when it…
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063 | Tiny Habits, Big Results with Coach Kiah
Since we’re approaching the end of 2023, Kiah and I thought it would be beneficial to dive more into habits and share some tactical tools and takeaways to help…
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062 | 5 Reasons That Personal Growth Kinda Sucks
Yes, this podcast is totally about the beautiful journey of personal growth and how powerful intentionality is in our lives! But..if you’re struggling right…
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061 | From Misaligned to Living on Purpose with Maddy Rabenhorst
While Maddy’s life ‘looked’ good on paper and checked all of the boxes, she was far from fulfilled, and had actually reached a new level of burnout in her…
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060 | How to Set Aligned Goals - My Step By Step Process
In today’s episode, I want to talk with you more about how to set aligned goals, and the step by step process I personally use. I want you to get very…
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059 | From Burning Out to Shining Bright with Lindsay Wineinger
On today's episode, I had the honor of sitting down with my sweet friend, Lindsay Wineinger. We’re talking all about Lindsay’s story and the incredible work…
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058 | How to Inventory Your “Shoulds” to Make Space for Your Priorities
In today’s episode, I want to talk with you about how to inventory your “shoulds” to make space for your priorities, so you CAN spend more time doing what you…
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057 | Old-Fashioned on Purpose: Cultivating a Slower, More Joyful Life with Jill Winger
I had the joy of talking with my new friend, Jill Winger, on today’s episode! Jill has done (and is continuing to do) SO many incredible things in the…
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056 | Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spiral
Let’s talk about the big ole elephant in the room that so many of us are secretly grappling with, but no one seems to be talking about: the moments, days or…
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055 | What Does Personal Growth Mean to You? - A Special 1 Year Anniversary Episode!
One year ago, a HUGE dream of mine was coming to life…launching a podcast! Between my personal journey, the conversations we’ve had on this show, countless…
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054 | Living Life to the Fullest with April Roberts
I have a very special episode to share with you today, because for the first time, I’m interviewing my guest in PERSON! My family and I took a cross country…
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053 | Simple Ways to Change Your Life TODAY
In today’s episode, I want to dig into some simple ways to change your life today. While none of what I’m sharing may be earth shattering, groundbreaking…
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052 | How to Talk So Your Spouse Will Listen with Ashley Machado
I’ve been seeing a common thread in many spaces lately about communication in marriage, and what that looks like-especially when experiencing conflict. I knew…
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051 | How, When, and Why I Reconsidered My Relationship with Alcohol
In today's episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never really talked about extensively. For some reason, it’s been on my heart and my mind to talk about how…
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050 | Part 2: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine Froese
Welcome to part two of my incredible conversation with farm family transition guru, Elaine Froese! If you missed part one, be sure to scroll back and listen to…
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049 | Part 1: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine Froese
I am so honored to welcome Elaine Froese to Gather in Growth for today’s episode! Elaine has been recommended by countless listeners and community members as…
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048 | Live by Design, Not Default with Kate House
Join my new friend, Kate House, and I as we dig into alllllll of my favorite things! Between the power of habits, mindset, goals, and intentional living, Kate…
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047 | Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?
On today’s episode, I’m challenging you with the question: Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? When we have a dream on our heart, when we want to start…
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046 | Maintaining Focus and Passion While Bringing a Product to Life with Billie Asmus
I’m so excited about today’s conversation! I met Billie Asmus at a recent Women in Ag night where I was the keynote speaker. While there, Billie shared her…
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045 | 6 Habits I'm Bringing Into Summer
As we kick off this summer season, I plan on being super intentional with my time; being present with my family, enjoying the small moments, and focusing on my…