Monica Virga Alborno, Founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats
The WandHERwild Podcast — Adventure, Wonder & Modern Motherhood
The WandHERwild Podcast explores adventure, wonder, and modern motherhood — from everyday life to family travel around the world. Hosted by Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats, the show blends honest storytelling, lived experience abroad, and thoughtful conversations about how to stay curious, grounded, and expansive while raising a family. Each episode offers perspective, reflection, and real-life insight for mothers navigating change, identity, and the in-between moments — both at home and beyond. wandherwild.substack.com
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Monica Virga Alborno, Founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats
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Jun 3, 2026
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Episodes
39: Matrescence, The Missing Word Every Mother Needs to Know 27.05.2025 32:17
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica sits down with Matrescence guide and writer Kate Seaton to explore the transformative journey of motherhood. Together, they unpack the meaning of Matrescence, the power of telling your motherhood story, and why honoring this rite of passage is essential for healing, connection, and self-understanding. Key Takeaways From the Episode: * The word M...
38: Redefining Family Travel, A Mindful Approach to Planning Summer with Intention 22.05.2025 14:21
In this special episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica leads a reflective workshop on Mindful Family Travel—encouraging listeners to plan summer trips with intention, presence, and purpose. Through journaling prompts and quadrant-based reflections, she invites families to explore their desires, design meaningful travel experiences, and advocate for personal joy alongside collective connectio...
37: Pilates, Purpose & Postpartum Strength, Reclaiming Your Body and Energy with Tommie Burch 20.05.2025 36:28
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica is joined by wellness leader and retreat facilitator Tommie Burch to explore Pilates Fusion, intuitive movement, and reclaiming your strength within motherhood. From post-pandemic pivots to practical self-care, this conversation is a reminder that feeling strong—physically and emotionally—is a powerful act of self-love. Key Takeaways From the Ep...
36: Post-Mother's Day Reflections & Advocating for Yourself as a Modern Mom Craving Space, Ease, and Sanity 16.05.2025 14:31
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica reflects post-Mother’s Day with realistic gift giving ideas designed to support—not overwhelm—moms. From spring cleaning services to solo time and self-advocacy, it’s a refreshing conversation about what mothers actually want: ease, presence, and practical joy. Perfect for any season of motherhood, and any time of the year. Even though Mother’s...
35: Time MOMagement & Motherhood Rhythms: Reclaiming Time, Presence & Self with Marisa Lonic 14.05.2025 25:40
Are you a mom juggling all the roles—career, caregiving, self-growth—and craving more balance? In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica chats with mom of four and time management coach Marisa Lonic. Together, they dive into how modern mothers can reclaim their time, reconnect to their true pace, and tap into intentional living through "Time Momagement." You'll walk away with a fresh se...
34: A Cacao Circle to Reclaim Your Wild Essence & Sensuality Through Heart Opening Presence 06.05.2025 36:40
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica is joined with Cacao Circle facilitator, Ana Gioia , guiding listeners through a cacao circle meant to brighten and bloom with Beltane. Through sensory meditation, nature recollections, and feminine reflection, you’re invited to listen in and reclaim your own wild essence and sensuality through heart-opening presence. Key Takeaways From the Epis...
33: Raising Conscious Kids in a World of Noise: Trusting Intuition, Seeking Truth, and Connecting to Nature 01.05.2025 14:30
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares heartfelt reflections recorded from her backyard the week of Earth Day. Using the movies Idiocracy and Don't Look Up as jumping-off points, she explores how disinformation affects our society — and why it's critical to teach our children to seek truth, trust intuition, and stay deeply connected to the natural world. Key Takeaways From the...
32: Healing Through Breathwork: A Mother’s Journey to Reconnection and Renewal with Lucia Oliveira, Pause Breathwork Facilitator 29.04.2025 32:36
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica is joined by wellness leader and breathwork facilitator Lucia Oliveira . Together, they explore how challenges like postpartum depression, business loss, and a parent’s health scare led Lucia to discover the transformative healing of breathwork. This episode is an inspiring guide for mothers seeking reconnection with their inner light, emotional...
31: Energetic Home Cleansing Ritual for Moms, Clear Stagnant Energy and Align with Seasonal Flows 25.04.2025 6:46
Feeling the weight of lingering energy in your home? In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares her transformative experience with an energetic home cleansing ritual. This episode invites listeners to reconnect with their space, release stagnant energy, and embrace seasonal shifts. It's a grounding reminder that sacred rituals can spark powerful changes—without the overwhelm of de...
30: Life After Quitting My Job & All Of Our New Travel and Mindfulness Services For Families 22.04.2025 13:28
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares life seven months after leaving her high-powered engineering job to pursue a soul-led life. She reveals updates on Wanderwild Family Retreats and Wand(HER)wild offerings—mother & child retreats, private family retreats, family travel planning services, and digital events for moms—inviting mothers to reconnect with themselves, family, and...
29: Rituals with Kids & Reflecting On My Personal Experience This Full Moon 17.04.2025 9:02
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares a full moon ritual she created with her young children, using moon water, intention setting, and a simple altar. Designed to inspire moms to tune into nature’s rhythms and create magical, meaningful moments at home, this episode is an invitation to deepen family bonds through monthly lunar rituals . Key Takeaways From the Episode: * How t...
28: Mothering Without a Mother with Sarah Harmon, Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Ourselves Mindfully) 16.04.2025 35:19
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica is joined by Sarah Harmon, Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Ourselves Mindfully) and The Parent Wellness Group, for a conversation on mindful mothering and mothering yourself . They explore self-compassion, nervous system regulation, sacred feminine energy, and healing the Mother Matrix. This empowerin...
27: Breathwork - Renewal & Release Pause For Moms Amidst The Chaos 10.04.2025 6:33
This episode offers a gentle guided breathwork experience from a recent Wand(HER)wild virtual breathwork experience. Monica is joined by friend and Pause Breathwork facilitator, Lucia Oliveira , inviting you to pause, release what no longer serves, and open to renewal. Through affirmations and deep presence, this short practice reconnects you to your breath, your body, and the cyclical rhythms of...
26: 4 Outdoor Activities For Busy Families This Spring 08.04.2025 11:16
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares an honest reflection on navigating motherhood’s chaos. Recorded outdoors at her home, she offers four easy, screen-free spring activities to connect as a family while embracing the mess. With vulnerability and inspiration, this episode invites moms to find magic in the little moments and reconnect with nature this spring. Key Takeaways Fr...
25: Cycle Syncing, Natural Rhythms, and Tuning Into Your Body's Needs with Functional Health Practitioner, Stefanie Adler 03.04.2025 19:29
Are you truly listening to your body? In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica talks with Stefanie Adler , a functional health practitioner and nutritionist, to uncover the power of hormone balance, gut healing, and cycle-informed living . Stefanie shares her personal journey of overcoming digestive struggles and fertility fears , offering practical strategies to connect with your body...
24: Shedding Layers: Eclipse Season, Snake Energy, Transformation, & the Wild Feminine 01.04.2025 8:08
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares about themes of release and renewal, inspired by a recent virtual breathwork experience that led her to embody the snake—an ancient feminine symbol of shedding, rebirth, and inner transformation . Inspired by eclipse season and the energetic call for release and renewal , she reflects on what it means to let go of outdated layers, reconne...
23: Womb Wisdom: Discover Your Inner Knowing As a Mother 26.03.2025 6:37
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares a soul-nourishing excerpt from the Sacred Connections Cohort that explores the sacred connection between motherhood, intuition, and the womb space. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will remind you that the deepest answers already live within you. Learn how your womb is not just a physic...
22: How Our Multicultural Family Celebrates Spring: Honoring Easter, Ramadan, Passover, Earth Day & the Spring Equinox 24.03.2025 11:06
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares how her multicultural and multi-religious family celebrates the season of spring by weaving together global spiritual, religious, and earthly traditions. With personal stories spanning from rural New Jersey to the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and now Norway, Monica offers a deeply reflective and intentional look at spring as a time of...
21: Superheroes & Stereotypes: Breaking Gender Roles & Raising Empowered Kids, A Conversation with Guests Stephanie Trzaska & Tara Geraghty 19.03.2025 54:17
In this episode of the Wand(HER)wild podcast, host Monica brings together Stephanie Trzaska, an intuitive life coach and spiritual guide, and Tara Geraghty, a certified coach, author, and TEDx speaker. They have a conversation about traditional gender roles, superheroes, and the societal expectations that shape our lives. They share personal stories and discuss how they are raising their children...
20: Akashic Records, A Compass Within, HER Newsletter Roundup, Personal Stories from Monica 17.03.2025 9:53
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, host Monica shares her personal journey of accessing the Akashic Records during a pivotal time in her life, reflecting on the deep transformations it brought about. The episode explores themes of self-discovery, trust, and spiritual growth, while offering listeners opportunities to connect through virtual events, breathwork sessions, and personal inter...
19: Listen In On A Virtual Cacao Circle, Take A Heart Opening Pause, & Receive An Invitation to Lunar Eclipse Ritual 12.03.2025 14:57
In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild podcast, Monica shares a bird's eye view into a virtual cacao circle, where participants are guided through mindfulness exercises and setting intentions while emphasizing gratitude, connection to nature, and the heart-opening qualities of cacao. The episode concludes with an invitation to join an upcoming virtual event for deeper engagement and support. This Vi...
18: Messages From Naxos, WFR Newsletter Roundup, Personal Stories from Monica 10.03.2025 8:01
In this episode of The Wand(her)wild Podcast, Monica shares stories of her travels to Naxos in 2019, which inspired the inception of Wanderwild Family Retreats’ newest offer, Private Family Retreats . She talks on her meaningful experiences on the island that led to the idea of personalized retreat experiences for families. Monica also offers insights into the unique features of these retreats, in...
17: The Impression Of Your First Travel Experience, Conscious Travel, and Private Family Retreats, Personal Stories from Monica 05.03.2025 30:25
In this episode of the Wand(HER)wild podcast, Monica discusses the impression that your first travel experiences can have and how they shape our lives. She shares her own journey that led to a life of extensive travel and expat living. Monica introduces Wanderwild Family Retreat's latest offering of private family retreats , designed for friend groups and multigenerational families. Additionally,...
16: What Makes You A "Good Mom", Personal Stories from Monica 20.02.2025 30:03
In this episode of the Wand(HER)wild podcast, Monica shares her personal journey on redefining what it means to be a 'good mom,' challenging traditional norms and emphasizing emotional authenticity, self-care, and community support. She shares inside information on the Sacred Connections Cohort, a program designed to foster deeper connections between mothers and their children through themes like...
15: Audio Event Preview, Sacred Connections & How To Explore Unique Synergies between Mother and Child, Inside Intentional Living for Moms Event 04.02.2025 24:13
In this episode of the Wand(HER)wild the podcast, Monica and Carolyn share their conversation from inside of the FREE Intentional Living for Mothers Audio Event happening February 3rd - 7th. In this conversation, Carolyn talks about the sacred connections between mothers and children, highlighting how these bonds can be both nurturing and challenging, ultimately fostering personal growth and heali...
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