Rooted & Wild

What does it mean to belong when you’ve grown up everywhere—and nowhere—all at once? In this expansive and deeply resonant conversation, we’re joined by Vicki Abadesco , a visionary entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, speaker, coach, and mentor whose life and work are rooted in personal growth, transformation, and global perspective. Raised across Asia, Europe, and North America, Vicki embodies the li...

What if the spine isn’t just structural—but central to how the body heals, adapts, and thrives? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we sit down with Dr. Brad Wolf to explore how chiropractic spinal care can serve as a powerful form of nervous system preservation—and why it plays a critical role in long-term health, resilience, and aging well. Dr. Wolf shares his deeply personal journey, beginni...

What if happiness wasn’t a personality trait—or a fleeting emotional high—but a skill your brain can actually learn? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we explore the neuroscience, psychology, and cultural conditioning behind lasting and permanent happiness with globally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader Valerie Alexander . Drawing from decades of experience across law, tech, stor...

What if healing didn’t require force—only presence? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we explore sound healing as a channel for tenderness, attunement, and genuine care. Rather than approaching healing as something to fix or override, this conversation invites a softer way of listening—to the body, the nervous system, and the emotional field. Jessica Maria Garcia joins us to share how sound-b...

What if the same choice that supports your hormones could also help heal the planet? In this episode, I sit down with Sachi Singh , founder of Rootless , to explore the powerful intersection of personal health and environmental regeneration. With over 13 years of experience in international climate change solutions and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Yale University, Sachi knows exactl...

What if manifestation isn’t about visualization, vibration, or forcing outcomes—but about radical honesty with yourself? In this episode, Showing Up Sober: Why Authenticity Is the Manifestation Portal , we’re joined by Anneka Reece , an Executive Health and Mindset Coach specializing in alcohol-free living and conscious manifestation. Anneka supports clients in releasing alcohol as a coping mechan...

The medicine journey may be profound—but what happens after is where real transformation is either embodied… or lost. In this episode of Rooted & Wild , I’m joined by executive transformation coach, bestselling author, and psychedelic integration guide Garet Free to explore the often-overlooked days and weeks following psilocybin-assisted therapy. Together, we unpack what integration actually...

As the New Year begins, many people feel motivated to set health goals—but often struggle to maintain them beyond the first few weeks. In this episode, we explore a more realistic and sustainable approach to health goal-setting—one that honors real life, existing responsibilities, and long-term wellbeing. I’m joined by Dr. Melanie Gray , a PhD-prepared nurse, educator, and trauma-informed wellness...

What happens when chronic stress quietly rewires our hormones—and we’re told to just “push through it”? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we’re joined by Eva Angeloff , founder of Women’s Lib , for a candid conversation about stress chemistry, hormonal imbalance, and why so many women are living disconnected from their energy, vitality, and desire. Eva shares the deeply personal moment that s...

What if laughter isn’t a distraction from healing—but a doorway into it? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , I’m joined by executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Rachel Burr for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and deeply human. With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and organizations—and two master’s degrees in clinical psychology and org...

What if chronic pain, limited mobility, or persistent tension weren’t just muscular issues—but expressions of how your body has adapted to life? In this episode, we explore the art and science of Rolfing® Structural Integration with Aline Wachsmuth , a seasoned bodyworker whose path into healing began through dance, movement, and deep curiosity about the body-mind connection. Aline shares how her...

What if your story isn’t something to fix—but something to listen to ? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we explore transformational story-work as a living, embodied practice for healing, leadership, and reconnection. My guest, Michael Kass, invites us beyond surface-level narrative and into the deeper currents of meaning, identity, and the Sacred that move beneath our stories. Michael Kass i...

Rewiring Fear Into Flow is a conversation about what happens when we stop trying to outrun fear—and instead learn how to work with it. In this episode, we connect with Laurie Clemans , a Certified Life & Leadership Coach (ICF), Certified Meditation Instructor, Professional Clinical Herbalist (RH), healer, channeler, and former corporate branding executive, to explore how fear lives in the body...

What if unresolved health issues weren’t random—but part of a deeper energetic pattern you were born with? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , I’m joined by Leslie McGuirk , an internationally acclaimed astrologer, author, and illustrator whose work is helping restore astrology to its original role as a diagnostic and healing tool. With nearly four decades of experience, Leslie has guided thous...

What if pain relief didn’t have to come in the form of pills, dependency, or lifelong side effects? In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we explore reflexology as a powerful, evidence-informed alternative to medication-based pain management with Njideka N. Olatunde , a globally respected naturopath, master reflexologist, and pain relief educator. Dr. Olatunde is the visionary force behind Focus...

Burnout doesn’t begin in the mind — it begins in the body. In this episode of Rooted & Wild , we explore what it really means to set boundaries that don’t come from force, guilt, or intellectual resolve, but from embodied awareness. My guest, Hollie Rottman , invites us into a deeper conversation about how the body signals “enough” long before burnout takes hold — and how learning to listen ca...

What happens when you stop numbing… and choose to stay present in the hardest moments? In this deeply honest and compassionate conversation, we explore what Anneka Reece calls the Valley of Despair —that tender, uncomfortable space where growth asks us to feel rather than flee. Together, we unpack how sobriety becomes not just the absence of alcohol, but a profound act of trust in yourself, your e...

The Wolf Moon rises tonight. This January full moon—also a supermoon—has long been known as the Wolf Moon, named for the deep winter nights when wolves were heard howling across frozen land, calling to their pack in a season where survival depended on connection, restraint, and listening. In this episode, we explore the history and meaning of the Wolf Moon: who named it, what it signaled for our a...

Silent Bridges: Men, Intimacy, and Emotional Isolation is a raw and thoughtful conversation with Mark Grayson , exploring the quiet distances many men carry within themselves—and the bridges required to cross them. Mark’s life journey spans small-town Ohio, remote stretches of Central Texas, Ivy League halls at Harvard College and Columbia Business School, and a career at the intersection of media...

What if the New Year isn’t asking you to become someone new — but to let go of who you no longer are? In this solo episode, The New Year Shift: Shedding Old Identities , we explore the quieter side of manifestation: release. Letting go of outdated roles, survival patterns, and identities that once kept us safe but now keep us stuck. This is a conversation about authenticity not as a performance, b...

What if one of the most overlooked nutrients for thyroid and hormonal health was also one of the most regenerative foods on the planet? In this episode, we’re joined by Sachi Singh , founder of Rootless , for a deep dive into iodine, seaweed, and the powerful intersection of personal health and planetary healing. With over 13 years of experience working in international climate change solutions—an...

In this deeply human and illuminating conversation, we sit down with vicki abadesco!, a visionary entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, speaker, coach, and mentor whose life’s work centers on cultivating leadership from the inside out. vicki! shares how true leadership begins with our inner world—how empathy, clarity, and self-connection shape the way we navigate conflict, build relationships, and creat...

Sex is more than pleasure—it’s connection, communication, and a vital part of human health. In this episode, we explore why sex matters to physical health, mental well-being, and social connection , and how modern medicine is transforming the way we think about sexual health, safety, and prevention. Joining us is Jay K. Varma, MD , a physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert with more th...

Modern men are not broken—but we are often disconnected. - Disconnected from each other. - Disconnected from embodied wisdom. - Disconnected from the kind of community that once taught boys how to become men. In this episode, we explore men’s circles as a forgotten technology—not a trend, not therapy, not performative vulnerability, but a time-tested structure for mutual growth, accountability, in...

A Practical Introduction to Āyurveda invites listeners into one of the world’s oldest and most enduring systems of healing—Āyurveda, often translated as “the science of life.” Originating in India over 5,000 years ago, Āyurveda is not simply a medical system, but a holistic philosophy for living in alignment with nature, our bodies, and the rhythms that govern both. At its core, Āyurveda teaches t...