The WandHERwild Podcast — Adventure, Wonder & Modern Motherhood

A few weeks after returning from our three-week multi-generational family trip, I found myself thinking less about where we traveled and more about how we traveled. The more I reflected on the experience, the more I realized I wasn’t looking for a different destination, a better hotel, or a more optimized itinerary. What I was really searching for was a different way to experience family travel it...

I just got back from what I had been calling the dream family trip. Three weeks of multi generational travel with my parents and my two young kids. We flew from Norway to the US, did long road trips, spent time in my childhood home in New Jersey, visited Disney, and I hosted a Wanderwild Family Retreat along the way. In many ways, it was exactly what I had imagined. But it didn’t feel the way I th...

Many mothers can feel it: the deep longing for community, for shared support, and for a way of living that feels less isolated and more human. In episode 62 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I sit down with writer, podcaster, and community guide Becca Piastrelli to talk about re-villaging , women’s circles , and what it means to return to belonging in a hyper-individualistic world. Becca shares the stor...

I’m embracing winter rhythms to slow down, avoid burnout, and feel more fulfilled as a family. Seasonal living doesn’t have to be abstract or aspirational — it can be practical, grounding, and deeply supportive of real family life. In episode 61 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I’m sharing what seasonal living actually looks like in my home right now, and the six ways I’m personally wintering in during...

This episode explores family travel trends for 2026, including meaningful family travel, retreats with children, holistic travel, and community-based experiences. Family travel is shifting — and many parents can feel it before they can fully name it. In episode 60 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I share my predictions for where family travel is heading in 2026 , based on years of listening closely to...

Self-doubt is a hidden but constant companion for many mothers — especially when we care deeply about raising our children. In episode 59 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I share an honest, lived look at what intuitive parenting looks like in practice, and the seven anchors I return to when I find myself doubting my parenting decisions. Recorded from the floor of my daughter’s bedroom, this conversatio...

In episode 58 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to host a mother–child retreat — from the weeks of preparation to the unseen details that create a sense of ease for families once they arrive. Recorded in the weeks leading up to the upcoming Winter Retreat, this episode walks through the full rhythm of a four-day gathering: how the team...

Join our cozy winter mom and child retreat February 14-17, 2026 in Hudson Valley, New York, offering holistic wellness, wild luxury, and a slow down so you can truly enjoy this season. Learn more: https://www.wanderwildfamilyretreats.com/catskills-winter-retreat . Only 3 spots left. Time management, weekly planning, and time debt are the exact things so many women quietly carry, especially when yo...

Holidays abroad look different now, and this year our family may be spread across three countries for the first time. With my sister in France expecting her baby any day, my parents navigating health challenges in the U.S., and us here in Norway, this season is asking for flexibility, softness, and a new kind of togetherness. Living abroad has taught me that holiday magic doesn’t appear because th...

Alignment can feel hard to access when you’re carrying the weight of motherhood, ambition, and the never-ending list of responsibilities. On episode 55 of The WandHERwild Podcast, I chat with intentional living coach Ashley Strong Smith about what aligned living really looks like for high-achieving moms who are juggling so much. Ashley reminds us that aligned living isn’t found in dramatic life ch...

Stepping away from a stable corporate career to become a founder has been one of the most courageous transitions of my life. In this crossover episode 54 to our first ever The Kindred Social Podcast episode, I open my heart and share the full story of how I went from leading global operations across 26 countries to creating Wanderwild Family Retreats and now launching The Kindred Social, a coachin...

Most moms go on vacation hoping for rest… and come home even more depleted. It’s the question so many parents quietly carry: Is a family retreat actually worth the money, or is it just another fancy version of a vacation? After traveling through more than 80 countries and becoming a mother myself, I realized something important — traditional travel almost never gives us the restoration we’re cravi...

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 sti...

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...

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 qu...

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 in...

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, cons...

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 l...

​​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 p...

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 o...

What does everyday life look like as an American mom raising kids in Norway? In this soulful episode of The WandHERwild Podcast , I share my 14-year expat journey that began in Kuwait and Angola and eventually led my family to Bergen. I open up about Norway’s 8 to 4 work culture that values balance and family time, my children’s Montessori-style forest school, and the surprising tradition of outdo...

What if the pressure to do it all perfectly was the very thing holding you back? For Sarah Horgan , kindergarten teacher, mother, and host of Simple + Intentional , a stage four cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for redefining her life. What began as survival turned into a journey of self-love, simplicity, and bold, intentional living. In this conversation, Sarah shares how she let go of perfec...

Every child has a unique birth chart, and at the heart of it, their moon sign reveals how they process emotions, connect with others, and feel most supported. In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast , I share how astrology can become a powerful tool for conscious parenting during the back-to-school season. I walk you through the four elements — Earth, Water, Fire, and Air — and explain how ea...

In this birthday-themed episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares a reflection on personal growth, the themes and lessons that each year of life bring, and how this birthday is inspiring her to prioritize longevity. Go on a journey—from wild teenage years to rooting into family life—and reflect on your own themes and lessons. This episode is also a gentle call to step into your next chap...

In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares an open conversation reflection on reconnecting with movement, creativity, and the community’s evolving needs. She invites listeners into the vision for Wanderwild Family Retreats and Wand(HER)wild —from retreats and virtual events to conscious travel services—while asking what kind of soulful support you’re truly craving right now. Key T...