Wild & Waking

What if God never meant for you to live in fear, shame, or self-hatred? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail — Episcopal priest, creator, and author of God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy . We dive deep into unlearning fear-based faith, healing from toxic theology, and reclaiming the radical joy of bei...

Small town life: it’s peaceful and isolating. Sacred and frustrating. Full of deep roots and outdated norms. In this episode, I’m joined by my internet-turned-real-life soul sister, Haley Gradert, for a no-filter, heart-wide-open conversation about what it actually looks like to live, work, raise kids, and chase dreams in rural, agricultural communities. We love where we live. But we also have som...

What if the life you're craving isn't built by doing more — but by taking it all apart first? In this soul-stirring conversation, I’m joined by leadership coach and author Lindsay Leahy to explore what it really means to live, lead, and work with intention. Through the lens of her new book Take It All Apart , Lindsay invites us to dismantle the expectations, fears, and old narratives we’ve outgrow...

Right before the breakthrough, the doubts get loud. The fear shows up. The old stories start screaming, “Who do you think you are?” — and suddenly, what you’ve been building feels heavy, overwhelming, even terrifying. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens—and why it’s actually a sign that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. We’ll explore how fear, ego, spiritual war...

If you’ve spent your life carrying the weight of responsibility, overachieving to prove your worth, and shrinking yourself to make others comfortable—this episode is your wake-up call. I’m sitting down with Alexis Frank, a powerhouse coach for eldest daughter entrepreneurs, to talk about breaking free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing small in business and life. Alexis is done watch...

What do you do when the boxes no longer fit, the titles feel too small, and the version of you the world expects isn’t the one your soul is here to embody? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of a major identity shift that’s been building for over a year. After a powerful coaching call with Alexis Frank, I finally found the clarity I’ve been craving—and I’m owning my new title:...

In this conversation, April and I dive into how Christian nationalism has shaped modern evangelicalism and American politics, the fear-based messaging that keeps people from questioning their beliefs, and what it really means to deconstruct faith while holding onto a deep love for Jesus . We explore the impact of misinformation, culture wars, and political agendas on religious spaces , and how to...

Success isn’t about the perfect plan or waiting until you “feel ready.” It’s about capacity, audacity, and self-trust —and without them, you’re going to stay stuck, spinning your wheels, and wondering why things aren’t moving forward. In this solo episode, Emily Reuschel is breaking down the real success formula for bringing your dreams to life—whether you’re starting a business, making a big life...

Healing from trauma isn’t just about talking through our past—it’s about reconnecting with our bodies. In this powerful episode of Gather in Growth , I sit down with Brittany Piper , internationally recognized speaker, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and author of Body-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing . Britt’s work is transforming the way we understand t...

Healing isn’t just about unlearning old beliefs—it’s about giving ourselves permission to ask hard questions , challenge ingrained narratives, and rebuild our understanding of the world . In this deeply personal episode of Gather in Growth , I open up about my evolving relationship with faith, politics, and self-trust —and why I no longer feel the need to fit neatly into the boxes I once lived in....

In today’s episode, Jada Dobesh and I talk about the need to be nurtured, and how the mother wound impacts your marriage, motherhood, and self-worth. The mother wound goes SO much deeper than simply ‘my mom didn’t love me right’. It can actually present as a variety of physical symptoms in your body, and in your behaviors. If you consistently feel like something just isn’t *right* in your lif...

The concept of ‘black-and-white’ or ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking kept coming up for me after chatting with someone from my community. This is something that I’ve personally struggled with, and I know sooo many other women have as well, so I knew it was time to bring it here.  In today’s episode, I want to talk about breaking out of black-and-white thinking. For some reason, you think you only ha...

In today’s episode, we talk about unbecoming, healing, and feeling through somatics and nervous system regulation. Somatics truly is a fascinating modality; it’s the language of the body, and the nervous system is the operating system of the body. When you utilize somatics effectively (which Darci dives into later - you’ll love those!), your body goes back into homeostasis. Darci Burke is a dedica...

In today’s episode, we talk about breaking rules, building wealth, and being unapologetically bold. Cassie and I both want more women to WIN, and we’ve seen the beauty that comes from living more authentically and boldly in our own lives. Many of us grow up with a ‘lack’ or scarcity mindset though, and this can be hard to shake as we enter into adulthood. Cassie quickly learned that she didn’t nee...

Something I wanted to do to kick off 2025 is the 75 Hard challenge. If you’re not familiar with this, it’s definitely not a challenge for everyone. It can very much put you in the ‘all or nothing’ mentality, and that can be difficult to break out of. (Been there, done that!) While I didn’t necessarily ‘need’ this challenge right now, I WANTED to do it, even in the freezing cold winter!  In today’s...

Burnout seems to be EVERYWHERE these days; it’s usually connected to anxiety, and is the place you land right before depression sets in. Burnout doesn’t necessarily look the same for everyone, but your body WILL send you signs that something isn’t right. Whether it’s never-ending fatigue or feeling dread (instead of joy) for the things that used to excite you, this isn’t something you can rep...

Bryana Kappadakunnel is a  licensed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and author of the NEW book, Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You Had. She believes in providing families with practical tools and compassionate support. Not only can this work heal the child-parent relationship, but also, leave a lasting impact on the generations t...

 In today’s episode, I want to talk about going ‘beyond the pale’, because this particular phrase really stuck out to me, and I believe it’s something you will resonate with as well. If you look up what this actually means (which I of course did), you’ll find that it means to act in a way that is considered outside the bounds of ‘acceptable’ behaviors or standards. It may be seen as outrageous, of...

 In today’s episode, I want to share with you 10 questions to kickstart 2025 with purpose and alignment. Whether it’s personal and/or professional growth you’ve experienced, joyful moments you’ll never forget, challenges you had to navigate, or something that has really piqued your curiosity that you’re *finally* giving yourself permission to explore, I want you to take some time, and really sit w...

Today's guest (and my good friend) Kylie calls herself ‘your farm wife bestie’, but she wears many incredible hats. Like myself, Kylie has been on quite the journey of self-discovery over the last few years. She found herself in a season that felt pretty challenging and downright HARD. Kylie thought she needed to be ‘perfect’ at everything she was doing (sound familiar??), but she quickly realized...

I personally LOVE the fact that we’re able to change, and try new things, and ultimately, find what really makes us, ‘us’. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be the same person 30 years from now that I am today - I sure hope I’ve evolved since then! I no longer feel that I need to hold myself back from exploring the depths of myself, just to make myself more ‘palatable’ for society. It's...

Today’s episode is inspired by something I’ve recently gone through, and have friends currently navigating as well. The idea of ‘creating space’, specifically around big transitions or life changes, comes up often in my masterminds and coaching calls. As a society, we’ve grown accustomed to familiarity, and we feel like we should always know what our ‘next step’ will be. That’s all good and well,...

Our part 1 conversation with Sarah Welch was INCREDIBLE, so we’re back with part 2 today! If you haven't had the chance to check out part 1, pause now, and go give it a listen  HERE. In today’s part 2 episode, we talk more about self-experimenting, and the beauty of embracing duality and fluidity in personal growth. Sarah takes us even deeper into perfectionism, unpacking self-sabotage, and n...

In today’s part 1 episode, we talk about self-experimenting, unmasking, and the process of discovering who you really are. Sarah and I both share what it’s looked like to unpack all of our ‘stuff’ - especially after receiving our ADHD diagnoses.  Today's guest, Sarah Welch, is a self-experimenting coach who helps others get reacquainted with their most authentic selves. She experienced her ow...

I’m coming to you on the other side of a trip where I had the absolute JOY of facilitating a retreat with my good friend, Kaitlin Cox. This was a rare gift that I didn’t know I needed, and goodness, did it fill my cup! In today’s episode, I want to talk about coming home: politics, purpose, and the ripple effect. After helping Kaitlin with her retreat and hearing the raw and powerful stories...