The Well-Tended Life

In this week's episode of The Well-Tended Life, I'm joined by bestselling author, positive psychology expert, and professor Dr. Diane Dreher for a thoughtful conversation about finding calm in a world that constantly asks us to hurry. Diane has spent decades studying what helps people thrive, and in this conversation she shares the simple, research-backed practices that can help us feel...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with author, nervous system educator, and former corporate attorney Lori Montry to talk about the patterns so many women carry—and why they may not be flaws at all, but adaptations created to help us survive. Lori shares her deeply personal story of childhood trauma, disordered eating, perfectionism, and years spent trying to “fix” hersel...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life Podcast, I sit down with memoirist, novelist, and speaker Carolyn Flynn for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale — honest, expansive, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from living through life’s many seasons. What begins as a conversation about midlife quickly unfolds into something much richer: a heartfelt exploration of reinvention, gr...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life Podcast , I sit down with author, teacher, and wellness coach Lindsey Van Wagner for a conversation that feels like pure synchronicity — one of those unexpected, delightful connections that reminds us how beautifully our stories can intertwine. What began as a curiosity about a possible shared connection to The Secret Garden quickly turned into something muc...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with coach, speaker, and founder of the PAUSE Method, Karen Bartholomew, for a powerful conversation about slowing down in a world that constantly pushes us to perform. Karen shares her deeply personal journey — from feeling invisible as a child, to becoming a high-achieving single mom running on empty, to finally reaching a breaking poin...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with author and grief advocate Theo Boyd to talk about the kind of loss that changes everything—and the kind of hope that meets you there anyway. Theo shares the story behind her books My Grief Is Not Like Yours and her follow-up USA Today best seller, Hope All the Way —including the tragic loss of her mother, the complicated layers that...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with trauma-informed therapist and founder of The Collective Therapy & Wellness, Alyssa Scarano. Together, we explore one of the most transformative truths of tending your life: when you heal yourself, you expand your capacity to heal the world around you. Alyssa shares how her own story—through art, writing, therapy, motherhood, and...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with storyteller and kindness champion Mary Latham , founder of the nonprofit More Good Today . After losing her incredibly optimistic mother, Mary set out on a cross-country journey to gather stories of goodness—and what she discovered changed her life. Over the course of three years and 43 states, Mary stayed with strangers and collecte...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with writer and bucket-list finisher Laura Carney for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about saying yes to life—even in the wake of loss. When Laura found her late father’s handwritten bucket list—left unfinished after his sudden death at age 54—she made a bold decision: she would complete it for him. What started as a tribute to hi...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with Deb Miller—author, professor, grandmother, and truth-teller—for an honest and inspiring conversation about rewriting the stories we’ve been handed and daring to create a new kind of happily ever after. Deb’s memoir Forget the Fairytale is both a personal journey and a call to women everywhere to release outdated scripts about who we...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with transformational coach and equine-guided wisdom sharer Sue Willoughby for a beautiful conversation about growth, presence, and the unexpected power of horses in the healing journey. With roots in many paths and a deep passion for helping others navigate life transitions, Sue brings a gentle yet powerful presence to her work. Through...

Have you ever stopped to think about the power of a single thought? Not just the passing kind, but the ones that shape your beliefs, your reactions, your inner world? In this episode of The Well-Tended Life, I sit down with author, psychotherapist, and emotional wellness expert Judith Belmont to explore the life-changing power of tending to your thoughts. With over 40 years of experience in the me...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with Amy Daughters—speaker, author, and champion of handwritten letters—for a joyful and soul-stirring conversation about the power of intentional connection. What started as a spontaneous letter to a childhood camp friend turned into a life-changing ripple of reconnection, purpose, and unexpected friendship. Amy shares how leaning into a...

Tending to your own strength is just as important as tending to others. In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with self-defense expert Stephanie Cyr for a powerful conversation about cultivating strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Stephanie doesn’t just teach self-defense moves—she equips us with tools to stand firm, set boundaries, and uproot fear. Because just l...

This episode is a reminder: tending to others is sacred work—but so is tending to yourself. 🌿✨ In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with Katie Prentiss, an actor, filmmaker, and former full-time caregiver, to talk about the hard, heart-stretching, and unexpectedly transformative journey of caregiving. Katie shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her mother, wh...

Have you ever stopped to notice your breath? I mean really notice it? In this episode of The Well-Tended Life, I sit down with author Michael Wood, a breath worker, teacher of presence, and spiritual companion who shares the incredible wisdom hidden in something we do every single day: breathing. Michael reveals how shifting from reaction to response, tuning into the power of a single breath, and...

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, your host Keri Wilt sits down with holistic change practitioner and author, Lisa DeAngelis, to explore the art of navigating life’s inevitable shifts with intention, self-awareness, and grace. Change can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or even paralyzing, but Lisa shares powerful insights and holistic practices—including the Alexander Technique—to...

In this powerful episode of The Well-Tended Life, host Keri Wilt converses with special guest Lana Sheppard, a self-development entrepreneur who shares her journey from hitting walls to igniting her dreams. They discuss the transformative power of mindset, the pivotal moments that reshaped Lana's life, and the essential 'give-ups' necessary for both personal and entrepreneurial grow...

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with ANGELICA CARPENTER: ****HEART TAPS FROM THIS EPISODE**** It's up to you to create flowers out of the weeds of your life! Like FHB, we have the ability to use our imagination to see ou...

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with LEIGH BURGESS: ****HEART TAPS FROM THIS EPISODE****  Confidence comes actually with each step you take as you figure it out. It's about showing up and putting forth your best effort....

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with MORGAN KLINE : ****HEART TAPS FROM THIS EPISODE****  Your mind goes where your body leads, and not the other way around. Regular movement and exercise are essential for mental and physical...

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with VICKI & BROOKE RAWLINS: ****HEART TAPS FROM THIS EPISODE**** • It's important to create spaces that bring you joy and reflect your personal style. Take the time to find unique pie...

Why listen? Friend, you are the master gardener of your life and it’s time to Cultivate U . This is YOUR season to water YOUR dreams, to unearth YOUR gifts, and finally tend to YOUR relationships, weeds, and needs.  In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from toda...

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with MARY JO HOFFMAN :  Sometime we just stumble into our purpose when we are just open to trying something new.  Find projects that fit into your life or season to reduce the resistance.  New...

Why Listen? In my journal practice, I write down what I call “heart taps”, which are the things that speak directly to my heart. Here are a few of the heart tap moments that I wrote down from this interview with DAN PONTEFRACT :  We are not here to see through each other, but are here to see others through.  Purpose can be found at the crossroads of the things we learn and our innate skills.  This...