Wildly Intentional

This Labor Day, let’s do more than grill burgers and watch parades. Let’s reimagine the season ahead—building family rhythms that honor both hustle and Sabbath, labor and pause. In this episode: Historical Background of Labor Day [02:24] The Importance of Work-Rest Rhythms [03:40] Practical Tips for Weekly Rest [05:29] Family Conversations on Labor and Rest [07:52] Why it matters: The way we shape...

With Laura Weber Laura Weber, founder of Environmental SOULutions, joins Mandy for a rich conversation on land, soul, and what it truly means to come home. From Soulscapes to spiritual ecology, Laura shares how the design of our spaces can support healing, rewilding, and deep transformation. If you’ve ever felt the call to root deeper or live more intentionally with the earth, this one’s for you....

With Lindsay Leahy In this deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, Lindsay Leahy and I unravel the layers of identity, leadership, faith, and family—sharing things we've never said out loud before. We explore what it truly means to Take It All Apart in order to rebuild with intention. If you're in the thick of transformation, this one’s for you. In this episode: Releasing old versions of ours...

In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really taken to publish 25 episodes of Wildly Intentional . From grief and playroom studios to ripple stories and recalibration—this is the honest truth about showing up, staying aligned, and creating something that matters. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build with heart in the middle of real life, this one’s for...

This Independence Day, we’re not just lighting fireworks—we’re lighting sparks of thought. This episode invites you and your family to rethink freedom, reflect on legacy, and take one real step toward greater independence. Because freedom isn’t just a story from the past—it’s a practice for right now, and it starts at home. In this episode: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of July 4th [00:18] Historic...

Wild Ways Week | Day 7 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting the Wild Blend. Those beautiful, brave souls who don’t fit into just one box (and never should). If you’ve ever taken a quiz and thought, “Wait… I’m a little bit of all of these,” this episode is your permission slip to stop picking sides. Wild Blends carry multitudes. One day they’re building bold ideas, the next they’re c...

Wild Ways Week | Day 6 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Creative Builder: the dream weaver, the slow starter, the one with a hundred sticky notes and a heart full of vision. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas are too big for your current season, or like you’re constantly building in the margins, this one’s for you. Creative Builders crave progress and purpose. They want to...

Wild Ways Week | Day 5 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Rooted Seeker. The slow soul, the rhythm keeper, the one who longs for a grounded life that honors both depth and direction. If you’ve ever craved something quieter, deeper, or more meaningful in the midst of chaos, this one’s for you. Rooted Seekers yearn for rhythms that feel like home—ones infused with ritual, intent...

Wild Ways Week | Day 4 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Curious Unlearner. The question-asker, the quiet challenger, the one brave enough to say, “What if there’s another way?” If you’ve ever felt like the script you were handed doesn’t fit or if you’ve started rethinking everything, this one’s for you. Curious Unlearners crave clarity and alignment. They’re peeling back lay...

Wild Ways Week | Day 3 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Restless Reformer. The system challenger, the truth-teller, the one who sees what’s broken and can’t look away. If you’ve ever been called intense, idealistic, or “too much” for questioning the way things are, this one’s for you. Restless Reformers crave impact. They carry deep conviction, big vision, and a hunger to ma...

Wild Ways Week | Day 2 In today’s episode of Wild Ways Week, we’re meeting The Maverick: the rebel heart, the rhythm breaker, the one who was never meant to follow the script. If you’ve ever been told you're “too much,” “too loud,” or just not the norm, this one’s for you. Mavericks crave brave rhythms, real-life ones, not Pinterest-perfect ones. But before they create them, they often wrestle wit...

In this kickoff episode of Wild Ways Week, I’m inviting you into the story behind the Wild Way Quiz. What inspired it, why it matters, and how it might just change the way you see yourself. If you’ve ever felt like the “normal” path wasn’t made for you, you’re not alone. This is where we name what makes us different and start to see it as a strength. You’ll meet the six Wild Ways: The Maverick, Th...

Step into the longest day of the year with presence, not pressure. In this episode, we explore how to honor the Summer Solstice through intentional rituals, rooted rhythms, and gentle reflection. Reclaim the lost wisdom of seasonal living—and learn how slowing down can actually move you forward. In this episode Personal Reflections on last Summer [03:03] Honoring the Solstice [05:25] Celebrating w...

We were told that convenience was the goal—but what if it’s the trap? Today’s food system has made us dependent, disconnected, and overwhelmed. In this episode, we share how our family left behind the hustle, started homesteading, and reclaimed not just our food—but our rhythm, our values, and our voice. It’s not about going off-grid. It’s about choosing a life that actually fits. In this episode:...

I didn’t expect to be moved so deeply by the men I asked to share—but they showed up with honesty, grief, and grit. This episode holds their voices, their silence, and the quiet weight they carry every day. It’s for the dads—and for anyone who wants to understand them better. In this episode: The Struggles and Sacrifices of Fatherhood [01:23] A Call for Understanding and Healing [04:01] The Emotio...

With Jasia Standley For generations, we knew how to heal with what grew around us. In this episode, we’re reclaiming that lost wisdom with herbalist Jasia—exploring simple, practical ways to bring herbal medicine back home. If you’re craving a gentler, more rooted way to care for your body, this is where it begins. In this episode: Meet Jasia: Herbalist and Healer [02:32] Starting Your Own Apothec...

With Ayla Will We’ve been sold a version of success that’s rooted in hustle, structure, and stability—but what if it’s costing us presence, curiosity, and connection? In this episode, we challenge the scripts that keep families stuck and explore what it really means to unlearn, unschool, and uproot. If freedom doesn’t have to be flashy, what could it look like for you? In this episode: Meet Ayla W...

When someone close to me passed away tragically, I paused everything, including this episode. But what started as a story about helping a stranger in a strawberry patch became something much deeper: a raw reflection on grief, gossip, community, and what it means to truly show up for each other. This is an invitation to rebuild the village—one moment of presence, truth, and heart at a time. In this...

In this episode of Unrule the World , Mandy sits down with longtime collaborator Aaron Proietti to unpack the real story behind the frameworks and tools that changed how they live, work, and lead. From co-creating QUEST and GUIDE to walking away from corporate consulting, this conversation reveals what innovation looks like when it starts at the kitchen table, not in the boardroom. Together, they...

The land holds stories we often overlook, memories of those who came before, and the lessons they left behind. By listening to the land’s quiet witness, we can reclaim lost wisdom about healing, legacy, and our place in the larger story. This episode is an invitation to remember what we were never meant to forget. In this episode: Unexpected Journey to the Farm [1:01] The Land Chooses Us [03:00] L...

This is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and be seen. Whether you're a new mom, a cycle-breaker, or a daughter still untangling what came before—this Mother’s Day reflection is for you. We’ll honor the mothers who shaped us (without blame), recognize the ones carrying it all right now, and name the truth: mothering isn’t just what we do—it’s what we pass down. Featuring a powerful M.O.M. ma...

With Sarah Burkert In a world full of noise and screens, choosing stories isn’t just a hobby—it’s a rebellion. In this deeply personal Out Loud + On Purpose episode, Mandy shares why books have become one of the most powerful anchors in her family’s life—and welcomes Sarah from A Sweet and Simple Home, to explore how curating a home library is about more than just books... it’s about building a le...

Remember TGIF? The pizza, the shows, the anticipation of a night the whole family looked forward to? In this Wildfire Roundtable, Mandy shares how her family brought back the joy of Friday night rhythms: with homemade pizza, a screen that lives in the closet, and nostalgic 90s shows like Home Improvement and Full House . In this episode: Welcome to Wildfire Round Table [00:00] The Magic of TGIF [0...

What if the stories of your ancestors could guide how you live today? In this powerful conversation with Fred Meyer—mentor, land steward, and keeper of generational wisdom—we explore what our family histories still have to teach us. From handwritten ledgers to oral traditions, this episode dives deep into the soul of legacy, lineage, and why reconnection isn’t just spiritual—it’s practical. In thi...

You’re not broken, the system is. In this first full episode of Unrule the World , Mandy unpacks what happens when the life you built doesn’t fit anymore. From burnout and restlessness to homeschool, homestead, and home birth: this is the raw story of questioning everything and choosing something wildly different. In this episode: Welcome to Wildly Intentional [00:00] I see YOU. [00:21] The Power...