1 in 2 men and 1/3 of women will have cancer in their lifetime. What have we really achieved over multiple decades of this “war on cancer” and what can we walk away with so that we feel empowered? I’m thrilled to have Dr. Nasha Winters on to bring us powerful wisdom and practical tips for navigating the cancer terrain. I recommend her book to everyone looking to prevent cancer or support with a cancer diagnosis. She's worked with thousands of patients and has an incredible story of recovering fr...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
Happy Imbolc & New Moon Blessings... we’re back! In this episode, Venessa and Megan chat about the themes of this New Moon in Aquarius: the Pregnant Pause, surrendering to the dark mystery & what we’re each working thru in this cosmic new year. A moon in Aquarius brings up the feels of rebellion, resistance, and intellect, as well as activation of our throat chakra & thyroid… speaking our Truth. We offer ways of connecting in with the gestation, push-pull energies, and how we can beg...
Feb 04, 2019•37 min•Ep. 50
The message for February is: Reacquaintance With Our EMERALD Wisdom Thru SILENCE & IMAGINATION. In this magical reading, we enter a lush emerald garden, a faerie garden. A return to Eden? Listen in as we confront what we have lost from our own exile, the reacquaintance with the ancient knowledge of the emerald wisdom. Could this be an “Initiation by exile”? We’re told how our mind and emotions are high-jacked, subverted. This month, we are called to take our power back and plug into the matr...
Feb 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 49
In this week's special encore episode, coming off of this full (super) moon lunar eclipse in Leo, we navigate the realms of energy with one of my personal favorite episodes & teacher Joan Parisi Wilcox. This interview was done before there ever was a Feed Your Wild podcast, and it resonates so deeply for me in this catalytic time... calling us to step more fully into the embodiment and life we desire. I'd love to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for a guest or would love us to cover a...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this week's special encore episode, we start of this New Year (and coming off of this new moon in Capricorn) with my favorite Capricorn soul sister, mentor, and medicine woman Susan Lipshutz. This was the very first interview we had on Feed Your Wild, where we dove into how to reawaken the divine feminine and inner medicine woman, as well as the Akashic Records (we get so many questions about them - this is the episode to listen to for answers and insight on the Records!). Ready To Get Wildly...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Happy New Year! Venessa guides us through the very first monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment reading of 2019... From dancing in the forest to free falling into a new way of knowing, this reading for the first month of 2019 guides us through chaos, destruction, suspension in flight, and imaginal realms. But it all comes back to LOVE... Detailed show notes here Suggestions: We are invited to ask ourselves: Where do you feel most challenge, struggle, or void of love in your life experience? Pay attent...
Dec 31, 2018•35 min•Ep. 48
Tyler has been a program director and core-faculty member of the Hawthorn Institute since 2013, Tyler has also taught for the Herb Pharm Herbaculture program since 2008. He teaches a wide variety of topics ranging from, Wildcrafting, Wild Foods, Ceremony, Bio-regional human and natural history, Ayurveda, and Botany. Tyler has devoted his life to the practice of community herbalism and he brings his passion and knowledge of nature into everything he shares. Tyler’s intention is to ignite deeper c...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 47
Winter Solstice Full Moon Blessings! Venessa and Megan talk about mindset, bear medicine, and the magic within the mundane on this full moon in nurturing Cancer. SLOW and TRUST are the name of the game this season. Venessa’s IG: @wildlyrooted Megan’s IG: @amethyst_and_rose For more from Wildly Rooted Get Wildly UNSTUCK audio program (it's free) Support Wildly Rooted on Patreon (I thank you!)...
Dec 22, 2018•31 min•Ep. 46
Berenice Dimas is the brains, bruja and visionary behind her herbal medicine line "Espejos Apothecary," community based herbal education project "Hood Herbalism," and creative writing outlet Bruja Tip. We dive into the important work of community herbalism and plant medicine as the people's medicine, reclaiming ancient wisdom and discuss the importance of decolonizing health, herbalism, our bodies, and our spirit. Berenice shares the story of her soul path unfolding, reminding us that life is tr...
Dec 17, 2018•54 min•Ep. 45
“Personal life coaches in a bottle”... That’s how Katie Hess, flower alchemist, author of Flowerevolution and founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world’s leading floral apothecaries, describes flower essences. In this interview, we dive deep into flower alchemy and flower essences, how they work and why they’re so powerful. Katie breaks down how to make flower essence remedies, and the most important component when preparing them. Katie also shares the incredible transformations that she started see...
Dec 10, 2018•59 min•Ep. 44
Venessa and Megan dive into the themes of this New Moon in Sagittarius: tending the FIRE within, setting intentions for the new year & supporting the fire of your immune system. We share tips on navigating fevers naturally, & how to support your digestive and immune fire with herbs and tonics. We go over the TCM perspective on vital life force qi, share our own personal challenges with burnout and lack of heat, & offer a new moon practice to support you in this lunar cycle. Detailed ...
Dec 06, 2018•51 min•Ep. 43
The message for December is: SLOW over go go go. Simplify to EXPAND. We are being guided by our own embodied senses... These are our gifts. What is that one thread that you can begin to pull, and weave into this beautiful deep rich tapestry in your life? In this Akashic reading, we are guided by two deer in a forest... Deer Medicine Two deer appear in the forest. Pure presence. Heightened senses. Deep connection with surroundings. Ability to HEAR acutely, SMELL finely, SEE keenly, TASTE impeccab...
Dec 03, 2018•42 min•Ep. 42
Having just observed Thanksgiving Day in the US, a holiday that can be polarizing in its reminder of historical atrocities yet celebrated as a time of gratitude and family connection, this interview with Becca Piastrelli is both timely and meaningful. In an age of DNA tests and Google, Becca shares ways in which we can connect with our own ancestors more deeply, and face uncomfortable truths with integrity, curiosity, and compassion. In this interview, Becca shows us how the systems we live in (...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
Venessa and Megan chat about the themes of this Full Moon in Gemini: aka Mourning Moon, navigating safe space & personal health around holidays, and support for lungs. We share our personal journeys with challenges during the holidays, feelings of grief, loss, anxiety, and LOTS of practical tips & botanicals to support you along the way. Shownotes: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/fywpodcast/40unfiltered Sign up to access to Wildly UNSTUCK: a free audio program covering The Top 5 Things Sabot...
Nov 22, 2018•43 min•Ep. 40
In this special solo episode, Venessa talks about the number ONE issue that wild-hearted and creative change makers say they struggle with when it comes to their health... how to get UNSTUCK and out of their own way! She talks about the top 5 things sabotaging your health goals and what to do about them (hint: it doesn't have to do with your willpower...). She also shares her very personal story and journey with health, and what she's learned along the way and after working with hundreds of peop...
Nov 19, 2018•41 min•Ep. 39
Venessa and Megan chat about the themes of this New Moon in Scorpio: the collective energy of emerging from darkness, owning one’s own magic & Megan’s own journey thru surgery, sickness, and PCOS. We answer a question from a listener on what to eat for PCOS, including what it is, the best way to approach PCOS and what specific foods, supplements, and lifestyle factors to consider. Detailed Shownotes: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/fywpodcast/38unfiltered Say hi on Instagram! Venessa @wildlyroot...
Nov 07, 2018•57 min•Ep. 38
“ Practicing Feng Shui is a way to have mindfulness in respect to your surroundings - all of the little details impact your wellbeing, your stress levels and how you show up in the world .” ~ Anjie Cho Our guest today Anjie Cho, green architect, feng shui expert, and author of Holistic Spaces, says that through observing and shifting the built environment, feng shui (an ancient Asian art of placement) teaches us how to live in harmony with nature. Feng shui adjustments can bring balance to your ...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 37
About Monthly Soul Nourishment Readings: I’ve been inspired to start sharing Akashic Record readings in the podcast to support the collective with general monthly themed-readings... and so Monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment Readings were born. These readings are usually filled with metaphor & symbols, so may require a bit of unraveling & might mean something different for each person, so pay attention to what comes up for you as you listen on. Hope they provide value and moments of reflect...
Nov 01, 2018•36 min•Ep. 36
Venessa discusses the themes of this Full Moon in Taurus, ancestral healing & and answers questions from listeners on healing trauma & dealing with dark under eye circles (answer could surprise you... we cover a lot!). Lots of resources mentioned in this one, so be sure to check out the show notes below! Detailed Shownotes: http://www.wildlyrooted.com/fywpodcast/35unfiltered Send best wishes to Megan on Instagram for a speedy recovery! Megan @amethyst_and_rose Sign up + be the first to a...
Oct 24, 2018•55 min•Ep. 35
“ In order for us to re-sacralize the world, we have to really get back in touch with the sense of sacred within, and it can also be done by getting a sense of sacred without. ” ~ James Frazier I happy to share this interview audio from my archives with James Frazier, who led me in my first holotropic breathwork experience several years ago. James is one of the most experienced breathwork practitioners in the country having led Breathwork seminars throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
What’s your relationship to your erotic energy? How do you even feel about that question? What stories pop up for you? These are questions that Riyana Rose Sang is asking and wanting all of us to consider... especially for the empowerment of womyn and marginalized people in these tumultuous times. Riyana Rose is an herbalist, counselor, mama, writer, and all-around witchy woman devoted to the magic of seasonal living and all things transformative. She thinks of herself as a mystical witch, and a...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
Did you know your average weed found in a densely populated industrial urban area - think Chicago or Oakland - is not only safe to eat but more nutritious than kale in almost every way? That’s what new research is saying coming out of Berkeley and what Sunny Savage - a wild foods advocate who weaves a web of appreciation for the wild things - has been teaching and spreading for 2 decades… In this interview, Sunny shows us how eating One Wild Food Every Day can make a significant impact on your h...
Oct 08, 2018•55 min•Ep. 32
Megan and Venessa discuss the themes of this New Moon in Libra and the importance of self-reflection in these shadowy and triggering times. We talk about aligning goals with your intentions and how you want to feel, the importance of creating space for your intentions and desires to come thru - and how this usually means releasing which can bring up grief, loss, sadness in this transition (all emotional aspects of the lungs!). We cover honoring grief in this fall time with the shedding, and how ...
Oct 08, 2018•41 min•Ep. 31
Solo Episode: Monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment Reading :: Extracting Light From The Muck - Becoming Shadow Transformers About Monthly Soul Nourishment Readings: Just as I weave in spiritual nourishment from the Akashic Records for my clients along with their nutritional protocols on an individual basis, I’ve been inspired to start sharing these readings monthly in the podcast to support the collective with general monthly themed-readings... and so Monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment Readings were b...
Oct 01, 2018•43 min•Ep. 30
Happy Fall Equinox! It's the Full Moon in Aries aka Harvest Moon: Review, Celebration, Harvest, Sow... Venessa and Megan talk about the concept and importance of seed saving, chucking out what didn’t work, and preparation for what’s to come. We introduce this season’s poster organs - the colon and lungs - and how they interconnect (on all levels), impact our immunity and overall physical health in this transitional season. We share ways that we like to support our health and the health of our fa...
Sep 24, 2018•39 min•Ep. 29
How do you lead in a strong and sustainable way, in life and career, from a place of alignment... without being drained of energy or burning out? How do you cut thru the noise and maintain the connection to your intuition and inner guidance in times of extreme stress and chaos? That’s what Ashley Burnett had to figure out in her business and life after years of struggle with her health, as an entrepreneur and facing “life or death” moments in her personal life. In this insightful conversation, A...
Sep 17, 2018•59 min•Ep. 28
Ever feel like you're "on track, but off purpose"? This was the heavy feeling that Dr. Emelia Sam experienced as she was set on course to achieving all the things that she was "supposed" to achieve. In this intimate conversation, Emelia reveals how playing the good girl was a disservice... and it took major deconstructing of who she thought she was to find her true self. We talk about the process of E.D.I.T.ing your story to recover alignment in your life, practical spirituality, the power of re...
Sep 10, 2018•57 min•Ep. 27
Megan and Venessa discuss the themes of this New Moon in Virgo on September 9, 2018: Change, structure, and how we get to shape change... “All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change. God is change.” ~ Octavia Butler This month is all about looking at what needs to be in place to navigate change, and supporting the structures that allow us to “shape change” on all levels... We cover the physiology and transformative roles of the stomach and sp...
Sep 09, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 26
Solo Episode: Monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment Reading :: Sliding into September + Unseen Ecologies That Support Us About Monthly Soul Nourishment Readings: Just as I weave in spiritual nourishment from the Akashic Records for my clients along with their nutritional protocols on an individual basis, I’ve been inspired to start sharing these readings monthly in the podcast to support the collective with general monthly themed-readings... and so Monthly Akashic Soul Nourishment Readings were born....
Sep 03, 2018•35 min•Ep. 25
One of the many ways humans throughout history have consulted with the numinous, the All, or God is through divination with sacred tools. Whether you’ve been steeped in the occult practices for years or if you’re a newbie, divination is a way to begin exploring our intuitive self, a container to develop a language, a relationship, and way of working with a wisdom that is reflected back to us. As the founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul and Wild Soul Healing, Lindsay Mack shares how she works with ...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
