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 Episode:

* Why staying connected to nature is a revolutionary act

* Teaching kids critical thinking in a world of misinformation

* How to navigate differing opinions respectfully

* The importance of research, discernment, and trusting intuition

* Building resilience against polarized, clickbait culture

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Time Stamps

* [0:00] Backyard Musings on Earth Day: Monica shares her inspiration for recording a raw, Saturday night reflection on parenting and Earth consciousness.

* [3:00] Idiocracy, Disinformation, and Parenting Today: Reflections on the eerie parallels between the film Idiocracy and modern-day challenges.

* [5:00] The Fragility of Our Planet & Our Responsibility: Why caring for Earth goes far beyond celebrating a single day — it's our only home.

* [07:00] Teaching Kids to Navigate Information Mindfully: Practical tips on raising children who question, research, and think critically.

* [10:00] Opinions vs. Facts & Respectful Debate: Encouraging thoughtful conversation and the beauty of respectful disagreement.

* [12:00] Trust, Intuition, and Empowering Future Generations: How to nurture inner wisdom in your children and yourself in a noisy world.

* [13:00] Invitation to Connect: How to get involved with upcoming Wand(HER)wild virtual and Wanderwild Family Retreats in-person events.

Join us this Friday, May 2nd at 11:30am EST for a virtual cacao circle of sharing and reflection alongside Beltane. Sign up here!

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