"The simplest and fastest way to getting to the root of chronic dis-ease and health challenges is to press the reset button by getting back in tune with nature." ~ Venessa Rodriguez In this solo episode, Venessa goes into seasonal and rhythmic eating, what it is, why it's critical and how to do it this summer season. Venessa starts with a guided meditation and dives into challenges including how modern technology has co-opted seasonal eating and how it’s depriving us of nutrients. She covers the...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 23
What does your trash say about you, and our society at large? What if all of the waste that you accumulate throughout the year could fit inside a mason jar... what would be the impact of that on our environment and what would it mean for us in terms of how we choose to live? These are the questions that Andrea Sanders asked herself that led her on the path as a young environmentalist grappling with the extensive ecological damage that she was witnessing... and her place in it. I really wanted to...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
Megan and Venessa discuss the themes of this New Moon in Leo Solar Eclipse on August 11, 2018: Expansion, truth, solar power, consciousness, energy, embodiment of joy, pleasure, and fun. Chani Nicholas (one of our fave astrologers) says: “Eclipses, especially solar eclipses in Leo, teach us something very important about our life purpose and how to manifest it in the world. This is a time where we want to be setting the patterns that will continue to bear fruit for years to come.” We believe the...
Aug 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, I’m excited to be speaking with Jessica Lanyadoo, an internationally respected Astrologer and Psychic Medium, who is currently the resident astrologer for Girlboss and The Hoodwitch in the US, and Chatelaine in Canada. We talk about the reasons behind the recent explosion of astrology into mainstream and how medical astrology can help us understand how to live better in our physical body, plus tips on how to embody information received thru astrology without getting overwhelmed....
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
What if you could experience "heaven on Earth," without the use of mind-altering psychotropics or disembodied experiences? The Andean mystical tradition is a pragmatic sacred tradition that teaches us how to live in this way - providing tools for living in harmony with nature and the spirit realms, with a primary goal to live with well-being in the embodied world, empower your energy body, and refine your consciousness. Joan Parisi Wilcox has studied the tradition and spiritual arts of the Q'ero...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
Megan and Venessa discuss the theme of REST this Full Moon in Aquarius Lunar Eclipse July 27 aka Blood Moon. This is an opportune time for rest in order to review, turn inward, and clear what needs to be released. They cover the importance of rest and sleep for health on multiple levels, the glymphatic system that cleanses and feeds the brain, and various concepts of time management for implementing rest. They also share some practical tips and tools to support your relationship to rest and opti...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, I’m excited to be speaking with Whitney Popham of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Whitney is an herbal practitioner and educator, pollinating the medicine of the plants to bring healing & beauty into the world. We talk about her journey of self-discovery, healing and her life’s calling to the plant path. We dive deep right away into how we got to the point of disconnection from these ancient systems of medicine, and ways we can begin to reclaim that connection. Whitney...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 17
In this first special solo episode, Venessa goes into the gut-heart-brain connection and takes you on a journey with the Wanderer within, aka the vagus nerve. She covers the enteric nervous system (ENS), how the vagus nerve is connected to the various systems of our body and impacts our health, especially through the gut-brain connection. Venessa discusses things we can do to support our vagus nerve and gut-heart-brain connection on physical and energetic levels, including nature-based practices...
Jul 16, 2018•50 min•Ep. 16
Megan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Cancer July 12 with the theme of this water sign: "all our water holds." They cover the importance of water for health on multiple levels, the surprising signs and symptoms of dehydration that no one tells you about, and the foundations that no one is ever too advanced to review! They also share some practical tips and tools to support your hydration, flow, and connection to water as life on ALL levels. Blessed New Moon! Show Notes can be found at Wild...
Jul 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 15
Have you ever wondered... how did we get here? Where are all of the women in history books? What about the true stories that have been left out of our school curriculum and kept hidden for centuries? How about cultures and societies beyond the patriarchal paradigm... What about cultures where women were not only equal, but people were living in a non-hierarchical paradigm that actually valued the maternal and revered Mother Earth? How different would our world be today if we still lived by these...
Jul 09, 2018•59 min•Ep. 14
Scientists predict the Amazon rainforest could be consumed in the next 50 years. In this episode, Irene Shamma tells us about her adventure to the Amazon, walks us through the anatomy of Mother Earth and the vital role of the Amazon rainforest for her overall health and our own. Irene also paints a picture of the stark reality and seriousness of the devastation that is happening in the rainforest right now... how we ALL have an impact and what steps we can take to make a positive difference as a...
Jul 02, 2018•55 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this Full Moon’s Capricorn June 27/28 aka the Strawberry Moon. The themes include alignment/discernment, enacting our spirituality and self-actualization thru creativity, personal power, and internal fire. This Summertime month we get clinical with this season’s organ - the small intestine + vagus nerve. They cover the energetics, the role and physiology of the small intestine, and share some practical tips and tools to support your digestive fire and...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
Today’s episode is one that is dear to my heart. We’re speaking with María Benedetti, an ethnobotanical researcher and author focusing on the plant medicine and invisible people of Puerto Rico. We talk about her journey of self-discovery through her work of documenting and preserving plant wisdom and folkloric medicine. She shares incredible stories of so-called “barefoot healers” and we discuss the history and impact of colonialism and capitalism on folkloric medicine and the communities that h...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
How do you begin working with the moon? What does that actually look like and what can it do for you? That's what Sarah Faith Gottesdiener began teaching in her Many Moons workbook for the past 3 years, which have now become a cult classic. Sarah Faith is a creative, an artist, designer, writer, teacher, and Tarot reader, who hopes to provide inspiration and support through a variety of different avenues. Her Many Moons workbook provides a variety of esoteric and practical tools, utilizing the p...
Jun 18, 2018•48 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Gemini theme of “dualism” by getting clinical with this season’s “poster organ” - the liver. They cover the energetics, the role, and physiology of the liver, and share some practical tips and tools to support detoxification on ALL levels. Megan also shares her own vulnerable journey with addiction and toxins, how she was able to build a bridge for herself to face her addictions and breakthrough self-hatred to step into sobriety and fe...
Jun 13, 2018•52 min•Ep. 9
What does true holistic health actually look like? And how can we bridge the gap between wisdom from ancient traditions, modern science, intuition and spiritual approaches? Today’s guest Dr. Deanna Minich has spent over 20 years answering these questions and has not only created an incredible body of work blending these areas, she literally brings so much color and light to the often confusing and polarizing topic of nutritional science. In this episode, she talks about her own healing story, ho...
Jun 11, 2018•49 min•Ep. 8
Have you ever felt that your eating was “out of control?” How can we build a nourishing relationship to food and eat intuitively? How can we fulfill our hunger if we don’t even know where it’s coming from or what we’re hungry for..? Today, we dive deep into the realms of soul hunger with Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths Metaphors, and Storytelling. Dr. Johnston has been w...
Jun 04, 2018•42 min•Ep. 7
#UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This Full Moon’s theme: Blooming + Abundance What does abundance look like in your life? What if you give yourself full permission...
May 29, 2018•48 min•Ep. 6
What if what you thought was the picture of "success" was actually the source of your anxiety, depression, and frustration? What if you achieved everything that you thought would make you happy, yet you still felt restless and unfulfilled? That's what happened with Catherine Scherwenka, and through a series of tragedy and miracles, she found her way back to herself. She shares her remarkable story and how to live a more authentic life from a space of freedom, courage and Grace... dropping the st...
May 28, 2018•46 min•Ep. 5
How can we heal intergenerational trauma? How do you know if you have inherited trauma and where do you begin? Candice Wu is an intuitive coach and holistic healing facilitator, who catalyzes the power of love, self-forgiveness, empowerment and body wisdom in her clients to heal trauma and intergenerational trauma from within. With a deep spiritual presence, Candice honor people as living and breathing art, unfolding so that they may each see and know themselves deeply. Learn about the power of ...
May 21, 2018•57 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to the first episode of FYW #UNFILTERED Moon Musings with Venessa & Megan! These #UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This episode's theme: Planting Seeds ...
May 15, 2018•54 min•Ep. 3
How can we begin incorporating the power of wild natural beauty & living in these modern times without slipping into overwhelm? Jessika Le Corre - creator of Feather Eagle Sky Skincare and mama of 3, weaves ancestral wisdom, having studied skin, herbs, flower remedies, essential oils and plant medicine with a seasoned Shaman. She shares why natural products are critical at this time, herbs + botanicals in her wellness toolkit, how to unlock your ancient wisdom and power to your beauty, plus ...
Apr 26, 2018•54 min•Ep. 2
How can we tap into our inner knowing and medicine? How can we move through fear in our most challenging moments? Susan Lipshutz, LCSW - sacred feminine activist and integrative psychotherapy has spent more than 30 years supporting seekers and building strong communities that reawaken and integrate the divine feminine into daily life, combining the ancient wisdom of our grandmothers with her own powerful teachings attuned to the complexities of modern life. Find out her most helpful tools and pr...
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Feed Your Wild! In this first episode, I'm honored to introduce myself, tell you a bit about the show, my story of overcoming chronic illness and how my mom's journey with breast cancer led me to the healing work I do today using food as medicine, nature-based practices, and intuitive guidance. I'll set the stage for what you can expect in upcoming episodes of Feed Your Wild. If you desire to lead a healthy regenerative lifestyle that supports your highest vision for yourself, to do t...
Apr 26, 2018•19 min•Ep. 1
