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  • 204. Toxic Relationships: We’ve All Been There

    204. Toxic Relationships: We’ve All Been There
    2026/06/05

    In today’s episode we explore toxic relationships. We’ve all had them whether they are with partners, friends, social media, food, substances, or even our government. We seek to understand the hallmarks of them, what to do about it once you see the truth, why we get in them in the first place, and the parts of self we need to own that might be attracting in such relationships.

    We talk about:

    • Toxic behaviors and the signs that we are definitely caught in a toxic relationship.
    • Why we are drawn to them, and why they are so confusing.
    • Do we break up or let it fade away?
    • The work we may need to do to understand the patterns that allow such toxicity into our life.
    • Dr Clarissa Pinkola Este’s take on how to fend off toxic ideas, people and groups using the symbolism of the butterfly.

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    Episode 197: Connecting To & Healing Your Inner Child

    Episode 183: Anger: Still Channeling the Fire

    Episode 174: Codependent No More

    Episode 161: Intergenerational Trauma

    Episode 150: Healing The 3 Feminine Wounds

    Episode 66: Therapy Anyone?

    Today’s Episode sponsored by:

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

    Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy?

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Want to go on retreat?

    Want to join Betsy in Mexico in February May 20-27, 2027 on retreat? This beautiful retreat center in the nourishing haven of Playa Chacala on the Pacific Ocean will the home for a week of deep self-care. Teaching retreat is one of Betsy’s favorite jobs as it gives her a chance to move into deeper realms with people over an extended period of time using the tools of yoga, meditation, hypnosis, energy work, and self-inquiry. People typically observe deep shifts and quantum leaps forward on such retreats. All the details here! – Interested in Rewilding this Summer with Kate & Betsy? Join us for a 4-week LIVE online course starting July 7-28, 2026. The course includes 4 90-minute live classes with Betsy & Kate, 8 online yoga classes with a Rewilding Box that includes items to support your journey. Registration opens 6/16. Stay tuned!

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    39 分
  • 203. Annalise Nelson — An Honest Reflection of a Mother’s Grief

    203. Annalise Nelson — An Honest Reflection of a Mother’s Grief
    2026/05/29
    In this deeply intimate conversation, we sit down with Annalise Nelson as she shares her story of motherhood, identity, loss, and rebuilding life after the death of her 7-year-old daughter, Ann-Marie. Now parenting a newborn son, Leo, Annalise reflects on how grief has reshaped everything she thought she knew about love, time, and meaning—while also revealing unexpected moments of beauty, connection, and grace. Annalise begins by sharing her early life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, growing up as the youngest of four children in a home led by a strong single mother after the loss of her father. She reflects on how her mother modeled resilience, independence, and the importance of community—values that deeply shaped her path into teaching and later motherhood. She speaks candidly about the sudden medical crisis that led to Ann-Marie’s passing, and the devastating yet clarifying experience of receiving answers in the hospital. In the midst of unimaginable grief, she describes holding multiple truths at once: heartbreak, gratitude for medical staff, and a strange sense of grounding in understanding what had happened. A central thread of the conversation is how community carried her: Friends, neighbors, and even strangers showed up in profound waysAn 8.5-hour visitation revealed the depth of collective loveSmall gestures—like a stranger giving her a purple stone—became symbols of careA lifelong mentor reminded her: “The reason it hurts so much is because there’s so much love.” We explore how grief is not something to “get over,” but something that reshapes identity. Annalise reflects on: Learning that grief is love with nowhere to goHow time becomes nonlinear after lossThe importance of letting grief move through the body rather than avoiding itHow she and her husband grieved differently, yet both authenticallyThe role of writing, walking, and trusted relationships in processing pain She shares deeply personal and beautiful ways she continues to honor Ann-Marie: Weekly writing with a local writer to preserve memoriesDesigning a headstone that reflects her daughter’s artistic, joyful spiritA cartwheeling mermaid with fishnet tights—symbolizing her daughter’s wild authenticityContinuing traditions like birthday celebrations even after lossReceiving unexpected signs and meaning in everyday life Annalise also reflects on becoming a mother again through IVF and the arrival of baby Leo. She shares the emotional synchronicities surrounding his conception and birth, and how his name—Leo—feels connected to Ann-Marie in meaningful, symbolic ways. Rather than replacing grief, this new life exists alongside it. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful truth: You can hold joy and sorrow at the same timeLife does not require choosing one or the otherHealing is not linear, but deeply relational and embodiedLove does not end—it changes form She closes with a reflection on what it means to live fully human: Those who struggle most are often those who resist holding multiple truthsBeauty and tragedy will always coexist in a full lifeFeeling joy fully is just as important as allowing grief in This episode is a tender exploration of love, loss, and the enduring connection between a mother and her daughter—an invitation to stay open to the fullness of life, even when it hurts. Past Episodes You Might Like About Grief, Loss, and Motherhood: Episode 30: Grief: It’s Complicated Episode 122: Nina Lohman: The Body Alone: A Lyrical Articulation of Pain Episode 192: Anne Marie Nest-Pinero & Kristin Marrs: Performance Art that Educates About Infertility & Miscarriage Today’s Episode sponsored by: Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Source
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  • 202. The Severing of the Wild Woman

    202. The Severing of the Wild Woman
    2026/05/22

    What severs women from their wild, instinctual selves? Or maybe the better question is: when did we become disconnected in the first place?

    In this episode, we explore the concept of “Wild Severance” — the gradual disconnection many women experience from their intuition, instincts, bodies, power, and truth. Inspired by the work of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, we unpack the systems, experiences, and conditioning that teach women to override themselves in order to belong, perform, and stay safe.

    We talk about the subtle and overt ways women are taught to disconnect from their natural essence — and what it means to begin rewilding ourselves back into wholeness.

    In This Episode We Discuss:

    • How patriarchal systems condition women to perform rather than trust themselves
    • Kate’s early experience interviewing for a law job and being told not to wear her wedding ring
    • Betsy’s story of religious conditioning that taught her the body was sinful and untrustworthy
    • The lasting impact of Victoria’s Secret and cultural messaging around women’s bodies
    • Why systems of control benefit when women are disconnected from community, intuition, and each other
    • The tension many women felt around taking their husband’s last name — and ignoring the instinct that questioned it
    • How trauma disconnects women from instinct and intuition
    • Dr. Estés’ insight that wounded women can become more vulnerable to promises of safety, ease, and approval
    • Betsy’s story of early trauma and how it severed her connection to herself
    • The danger of teaching girls to always “be nice”
    • Why compliance and people-pleasing often require women to override their intuition
    • The truth that a mother wolf would never teach her cubs to ignore danger signals
    • Teaching daughters to trust themselves instead of abandoning themselves for approval
    • Dr. Estés’ question: “Why do women keep bending and folding themselves into shapes that aren’t theirs?”
    • The fear many women have of their own power
    • Betsy’s retreat experience of standing fully in her power — and how terrifying that felt
    • Why fear itself isn’t the problem unless it stops us from using our gifts in the world
    • Spring and summer as natural seasons for rewilding and reconnection

    Key Takeaway

    Rewilding begins with awareness.
    The first step is acknowledging where you have been severed from yourself — your body, intuition, instincts, voice, desires, or power.

    From there, healing becomes a return. Not becoming someone new, but remembering who you were before the disconnection.

    Books & References Mentioned

    Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    Coming Soon an online course for Rewilding will begin in July!

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

    Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy?

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

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    28 分
  • 201. Forever a Mother

    201. Forever a Mother
    2026/05/15

    In this heartfelt Mother’s Day episode, Kate sits down with her mom, Carolyn Warner Elwood, for a deeply personal conversation about motherhood, family, resilience, and the threads of love that carry through generations. Carolyn reflects on her upbringing, her career journey, raising three daughters, and the values that shaped the family culture they still carry today.

    From farm adventures and Vietnam-era activism to motherhood, puppies, board meetings, and Wednesday afternoons helping with grandchildren, this episode is a beautiful reminder that mothering is never really finished — it simply evolves.

    In This Episode

    Carolyn’s Early Years

    • Growing up on a farm in a three-story white farmhouse
    • Raised in a multigenerational home alongside her parents and younger brother
    • Farm adventures and outdoor play as a self-described “tomboy”
    • Sweet memories of her grandfather rocking her on the porch and calling her “Posy”

    Education & Finding Her Path

    • First in her family to attend college
    • Attended Cornell College and worked as a student assistant in the sociology department
    • Majored in sociology and psychology, inspired by her Aunt Fern, a social worker
    • Earned her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa
    • Living in Iowa City during the Vietnam War protests and social unrest

    Love Story & Unexpected Turns

    • Planned to move west to Seattle with a friend
    • Met her future husband twice at a small bar in Webster, Iowa
    • Married just seven months later
    • “Never left Iowa after that”

    Career & Motherhood

    • First job at the Child Psychiatry Clinic at the University of Iowa
    • Becoming pregnant with Kate and making the difficult decision to stay home
    • Reflections on early motherhood and the pull to remain present with her children

    What Kate Was Like as a Child

    • “Precocious and loving”
    • Favorite phrase: “Oh happy day!”
    • Climbed fences, escaped her crib, and made her own breakfast
    • A nurturing older sister to her two younger sisters
    • Memories of moving to a small town and building community

    Community, Service & Family Culture

    • Carolyn’s volunteer work and involvement in the community
    • Kate attending her first board meeting at just 3 years old
    • Stories of raising three girls, beloved puppies, and the heartbreaking loss of their first dog and 10 puppies
    • Returning to her professional career once the girls were older and thriving
    • Helping Kate raise her own children by caring for them on Wednesdays so Kate could pursue her career

    Legacy & What Matters Most

    • Carolyn reflects on being most proud of the family relationships and culture they created together
    • The importance of giving back, caring for others, and modeling compassion across generations
    • How the values passed down from her parents continue to live on through her daughters and grandchildren

    Today’s Episode sponsored by:

    The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/)

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

    Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy?

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

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    37 分
  • 200. The Stories That Changed Us — Celebrating 200 Episodes of Tend HER Wild

    200. The Stories That Changed Us — Celebrating 200 Episodes of Tend HER Wild
    2026/05/08
    It’s hard to fathom that this podcast has lasted this long — and even more incredible that the energy surrounding it only seems to be getting stronger. What continues to emerge through these conversations is a deep collective longing: to understand ourselves more fully, to reclaim forgotten parts of ourselves, and to return to something ancient and true. Again and again, we find ourselves circling back to the essence of the Wild Woman archetype — woman’s deepest nature. In a culture where the modern woman is often a blur of activity, pressured to be everything to everyone, these conversations remind us that the old knowing is long overdue. The episodes and guests below left a lasting imprint on us — conversations that challenged us, expanded us, comforted us, and called us closer to ourselves. Highlights for Kate & Betsy Episode 172 — Sarah Goettsch Sarah is a fierce advocate for social justice and an unapologetic ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. She brings both fire and empathy to her ministry, shaped by resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to those on the margins. Her story of navigating divorce as a pastor — while feeling the judgment of her congregation — was deeply impactful. She spoke openly about people harmed by religion and shared that her husband is an atheist, emphasizing that faith is deeply personal: it is between us and our God. Her willingness to “go to the edge” challenged us to rethink the role of church and organized religion. She reminded us that while traditional religion may not be necessary for everyone, spiritual wrestling — with love, existence, meaning, and eternity — still matters profoundly. Highlights for Betsy Sasha Boros — Episode 29 Sasha spoke about no longer sacrificing connection to herself. She described feeling something within her urging her forward — pushing her toward change, even when it felt terrifying. One of the most memorable reflections: “The Universe will push you to the edge of the cliff and encourage you to jump.” Her honesty about standing in the free fall — where life feels exciting, terrifying, hopeful, and unknown all at once — captured something many women quietly experience when stepping into authenticity. Lyz Lenz — Episode 103 Lyz’s unapologetic honesty left a profound impression. She spoke about the foundation of Western marriage as a political institution — one historically rooted in inequality rather than happiness. She shared how many women believe they are the problem inside unhappy marriages, and how it takes radical imagination to envision entirely different ways of loving and living. Her reflections on freedom were unforgettable. Nina Lohman — Episode 122 Nina’s story carried tenderness and deep respect. One moment especially stayed with us: “We are going to have two houses now. We’re going to be one of those families that has two houses now.” Her approach modeled dignity, compassion, and care even through enormous life transitions. Highlight for Kate Episode 173 — Maddie Corman — Accidentally Brave Hearing Maddie’s personal story — and the resistance she faced trying to get her project picked up — was incredibly powerful. She spoke about how betrayal stories where women stay are rarely told. The cultural narrative often only makes room for women who leave dramatically. Because of that, many women navigating complicated realities feel isolated and unsupported. Her work created space for those untold stories. Highlight for Betsy Episode 154 — Kristin Hanggi Betsy reflected on the synchronicity and fate surrounding Kristin’s entrance into her studio and life. Their conversation explored creativity, the heroine’s journey, and the deep spiritual dimensions of artistic work. Highlight for Kate Episode 186 — Live Podcast Event with Dani Worrell This live event explored how connection with loved ones does not necessarily end after death, and how remaining open to signs and synchronicities can keep that connection alive. Witnessing women receive messages that deeply moved them — and seeing tears, healing, and relief in the room — was unforgettable. Ren Stinson — Episode 188 Ren’s wisdom around masculinity deeply resonated. He shared stories from his first ten years growing up in Japan and explained the meaning behind his name, Ren, meaning “Lotus.” His mother intentionally chose the name despite resistance, eventually helping normalize it in Japanese culture. Rather than redefining masculinity, Ren speaks about expanding it: giving men permission to feel,modeling emotional honesty,supporting vulnerability,and encouraging men to live beyond restrictive norms. His perspective felt both grounded and hopeful. Highlights for Betsy Episode 180 — Ginette Biro Ginette’s story about hearing a voice say: “Ginette, look down the hall.” —and then seeing her cat staring at a spirit guide — left a profound impression. Her discussion of the “...
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    37 分
  • 199. Jaime Ehrenberg: Listen to the Land

    199. Jaime Ehrenberg: Listen to the Land
    2026/05/01
    In today’s episode we speak with Jaime Ehrenberg, an intuitive and spiritual guide whose gift is listening to and communicating with the land. We have an eye opening conversation about what we can all do to energetically care for our own back yard, and the healing that can ripple out when we do this. We talk about: Jaime’s early years being raised by a single Dad, her draw toward environmentalism and education, and the winding career path that led her to what she is now doing.When Jaime and Betsy met at a rewilding retreat in Spain, and Betsy’s first impression of Jaime.How the retreat in Spain unlocked a new awareness in Jaime that she was meant to intuitively work with the land.The 80 acres in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains that Jaime and her husband Christina bought that they named Idylwild, and their plans to create a healing retreat/temple space.The way the land first began to speak to Jaime, and it’s revelatory message that it needed Jaime’s help to clear the toxic masculine energy on the land from the years of extraction and misuse by previous owners.What Jaime has learned about communing with the land, and how one of the most powerful things we can do is to look at everything, notice all the details of nature and speak to the land about the beauty you observe. Bio: Jaime Ehrenberg is an Intuitive, Embodiment & Spiritual guide trained as a priestess, reiki, and embodiment coach. Her work bridges somatic awareness, intuitive guidance, and energetic attunement—creating a sacred space where body, mind, and spirit can come into coherence. With over 25 years of experience in group leadership and transformational spaces, she weaves structure and intuition into every container she holds. Jaime holds a Master’s degree in Education and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Education, grounding her spiritual work in a foundation of facilitation, pedagogy, and deep reverence for the natural world. Jaime’s website: https://idylwildretreatstn.com Other Episodes You Might Like: Episode 166: Dropping Into Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley Episode 115: Dr Arielle Schwartz: Awakening the Spiritual Heart Episode 105: Kate O’Donnell: Ayurveda for Women’s Health Episode 90: Michaela Boehm: The Wild Woman’s Way to Embodiment Episode 66: Therapy Anyone? Episode 27: Connecting to Our True Selves with Narrative Therapist, Andrea Wilson Today’s Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy? Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity? At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety. All the details here! Source
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    44 分
  • 198. Juliana Hauser: We Are All Sexual Beings

    198. Juliana Hauser: We Are All Sexual Beings
    2026/04/24
    In today’s episode we speak with Dr. Juliana Hauser whose work is about holistic sexuality. She talks today about how sex saved her life multiple times, and the importance of understanding how sexuality is intricately connected to all areas of our life. We loved how Dr. Juliana balances openness and vulnerability with grounded theory and research. We definitely learned new things in this conversation! We talk about: Dr Juliana’s childhood as a wild, free spirited child who loved to hang from trees that then shifted in middle school when she began to follow rules and move toward achievement.Her short stint as an actress in LA and the seminal moment when she had to seduce someone in an acting class that revealed to her the disconnect she had with her own sexuality and a newfound drive to understand this.How our culture fears sexually confident women.The 9 pillars of holistic sexuality that Dr Juliana created through her research and the importance of exploring who you are as a sexual being.The pillar of pleasure, using our 5 senses, our fears of pleasure and why she talks about self-pleasure vs masturbation.The pillar of desire, and how desire, or vitality as she often defines it, can often came back even when we think it is completely gone in our lives. Bio: Dr Juliana Hauser is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has a Phd in Counseling Education. Her mission is to connect people with their essence – their truest self – through uncovering, demystifying, and reclaiming their unique sexuality. She is here to evolve sexual education so we can enter the final frontier of personal development. Her recent book, “A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure and Authenticity” has been called “a liberating and evidence-informed path forward” and a “must read for anyone longing to bring more truth, vitality, and presence into the erotic life”. Check out Dr. Juliana’s book: A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure, and Authenticity Dr. Juliana’s Website: https://dr-juliana.com Join Dr. Juliana at Omega Institute: “The Embodied Yes Retreat: A Transformational Guide to Holistic Sexuality” May 22-25 Other Episodes about Embodiment You Might Like: Episode 166: Dropping Into Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley Episode 115: Dr Arielle Schwartz: Awakening the Spiritual Heart Episode 105: Kate O’Donnell: Ayurveda for Women’s Health Episode 90: Michaela Boehm: The Wild Woman’s Way to Embodiment Episode 66: Therapy Anyone? Episode 27: Connecting to Our True Selves with Narrative Therapist, Andrea Wilson Today’s Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy? Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity? At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety. All the details here! Source
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  • 197. Connecting To & Healing Your Inner Child

    197. Connecting To & Healing Your Inner Child
    2026/04/17
    Today we explore the concept of the inner child, or the parts of self from childhood that may be subconsciously influencing our life as an adult. The inner child carries both positive traits like creativity and playfulness, as well as negative unresolved traumas, fears, or unmet needs. Today’s conversation ends with a guided inner child exercise with Dr. Betsy. What We Cover in This Episode: The common question of why dredge up memories or feelings from childhood when it is in the past.Whether it is necessary to work with inner child if you have few memories from that time period or if you had a “relatively” happy childhood.The major signs that your inner child is in the driver’s seat.The 7 inner child archetypes: The Caretaker, The Overachiever, The Underachiever, The Rescuer/Protector, The Life of the Party, The Yes Person, The Hero Worshipper.A tool for reparenting yourself.A guided inner child exploration with Dr. Betsy to help you observe and understand your inner child pattern. If you want more Content on Inner Child Check Out Dr. Betsy’s Wisdom Wednesday: https://youtu.be/JrzFUIj0b5A Other Episodes with Therapeutic Content You Might Like: Episode 177: Are You Dysregulated? Episode 174: Codependent No More Episode 161: Intergenerational Trauma Episode 124: Shadow Work Episode 72: The Power of Hypnosis: Debunking Myths and Understanding How it Work Episode 66: Therapy Anyone? Episode 51: Dreams: Tap Into the Power Today’s Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy? Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity? At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety. All the details here! Source
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    39 分