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]
• Living with the Land's History [04:14]
• Challenges and Changes [05:51]
• Uncovering the Past [07:37]
• Connecting with the Past [12:52]
• Healing and Legacy [17:36]
• Reflections on Land and Healing [24:27]

Why it matters:

Stories like this remind us that healing isn’t just personal—it’s generational, communal, and tied to the land beneath our feet. By honoring what came before, we create space for something better to grow.

Wildly Recommended:

• You don’t need a tragedy to start listening to your land. Maybe it’s holding grief. Maybe it’s holding joy. Either way— it’s holding you, too. Walk your property. Notice what feels light. What feels heavy.
• Ask yourself: What stories are buried here? And more importantly— how can I be in relationship with this place?

Reflection Question:

What places have shaped you? Where do you feel most connected— to the earth, to your story, to your truth?

Resources + Links:

• Julia Madsen's writing

If this episode lit a spark of remembrance in you, pass it on. Share it with a kindred spirit who’s also craving deeper roots and ancient rhythms. Let’s bring the lost wisdom back — together.

This is your 10-minute 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. mantra, a spoken blessing for the ones in the thick of it, and a reminder that even in the mess—you are making magic.

In this episode:

• Honoring the Women Who Came Before Us [02:26]
• The Realities of Modern Motherhood [05:21]
• The Invisible Load of Motherhood [06:30]
• Affirmations and Encouragement for Moms [08:38]
• The Legacy and Power of Mothering [12:45]

Why it matters:

Because behind every permission slip signed, every meltdown soothed, and every quiet sacrifice is a woman shaping the world in unseen ways. When we honor the weight mothers carry—and the love they give—we start to rewrite what legacy truly means.

Reflection Question:

What do I want to carry forward?

And what can I choose to lay down?

Mother Reflection Mantra: “She gave me what she could. I carry what I choose.”

M.O.M. Mantra: “I am the Maker of Magic—not because I do it all, but because I show up with love.”

If you’re a mom or know of one who needs to hear this, share it with them. Text this episode to your sister-in-law. To your mom. To the mom friend who’s been juggling it all quietly. Remind them of the magic she’s making. Let her know: she’s not alone, she’s in the thick of it.

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 legacy.

In this episode:

• Meet Sarah from A Sweet and Simple Home [00:51]
• The Power of Books in Family Culture [02:13]
• Curating a Home Library [04:51]
• Seasonal Book Rotation [12:37]
• Tracking and Acquiring Books [14:24]
• Favorite Authors and Series [19:58]
• Philosophies and Influences on Home Libraries [24:31]
• Nostalgic Book Collections to Pass Down [27:07]
• The Reality of Reading Aloud to Kids [29:13]
• Listening to Audiobooks [32:43]
• Encouraging Reluctant Readers [34:50]
• Choosing Stories Over Screens [38:43]
• Books That Inspire and Change Us [47:34]
• Wildy Recommended [53:08]

Why it matters:

Books aren’t just entertainment. They’re anchors of identity, belonging, and imagination—especially in a world trying to flatten and digitize everything. Building a meaningful home library is an act of legacy-making.

Wildly Recommended:

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – Free books by mail for kids ages 0–5
• Read-Aloud Revival – Cozy booklists + read-aloud rhythms
• Five in a Row – The curriculum that changed how Mandy curates books
• Yoto Player - Screen free device for stories, music, and podcasts
• Explore every book mentioned in this episode - Browse both Sarah’s recs and Mandy’s Top Read-Alouds for Kids.

Reflection Question:

What’s one book your family keeps coming back to? Let me know!

Resources + Links:

• Sarah’s Home Library Starter Kit
• Library Thing - to inventory your home library

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram: @asweetandsimplehome

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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 [00:15]
• A Love Story with Pizza [02:06]
• Nostalgia for the Nineties [02:55]
• What the WOLFPACK Loves About TGIF [06:45]
• The Kids Takeover [10:23]
• Creating Your Own TGIF [12:31]
• Start a Spark [12:51]

Why it matters:

But this episode isn’t really about TV—it’s about intention, connection, and giving your family something to look forward to. Whether your version includes a bonfire, a board game, or a blanketed movie night, this story will spark ideas for creating simple traditions that stick.

Wildly Recommended:

• A TV you can put away, not on display!

Family Discussion Questions:

• Kids: Ask your parents what they did on Friday nights as kids.

Action Challenge:

What’s one tradition you can bring back — or begin – that gives your family something to look forward to?

If today’s conversation got you thinking differently, share it with a family who would love it too. Big ideas spread like wildfire — and sometimes, all it takes is one spark to start a new legacy. 🔥

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 this episode:

• Introducing the "Into the Known" Series [00:04]
• Meet Fred Meyer: Mentor and Local Legend [00:20]
• Fred's Great-Grandmother: Uvena Emily Arnold-Pidgeon's Memoir [3:20]
• From Fred's Great-Grandmother: Uvena Emily Arnold-Pidgeon's Memoir "Mountain Born" [4:54]
• Wolfgang Rohret Family Lineage (Mandy's Dad's Maternal Family) [8:30]
• Compiled by Leonard C. Rohret in 1964 [09:01]
• Reading from the Rohret Memoirs [11:09]
• Reflections on Ancestral Skills and Epigenetics [17:52]
• Yearning for Simplicity [35:25]
• Don't tear down legacies - PROTECT THEM [25:05]
• Funny Chicken Story & "Getting Along" from the Rohret's [26:28]
• "Remembering" [30:24]
• The Sit Spot Practice [37:58]
• Reflections on Productivity [41:11]
• Lessons from Ancestors [42:19]
• "Iowa Nice" [45:42]
• More from Uvena [47:41]
• Wolfgang Family Name + WOLFPACK [54:41]
• A Journey to Germany - Mandy finds the family Brewery & an ancestor [56:36]
• The Importance of Storytelling [01:07:00]
• Wildfire Roundtable [01:10:00]
• Episode 004 Preview: Legacy with Your Home Library [01:13:05]

Why it matters:

Most people don’t know their great-grandparents’ names. But the stories we carry—or forget—shape everything. Reclaiming our roots gives us direction, grounding, and a better blueprint for the future.

Wildly Recommended:

• Laura Ingalls Wilder Series
• Find a sit spot you can enjoy
• How to Stitch an American Dream: A Story of Family, Faith and the Power of Giving by Jenny Doan

Reflection:

Start by asking one question. Start by writing down one story. Start by remembering something that shaped you—and sharing it.

Because your story didn’t start with you. But it can be shaped by you. And maybe, just maybe… you’re the living library someone else has been waiting for.

Find Fred:

• Backyard Abundance

If this episode lit a spark of remembrance in you, pass it on. Share it with a kindred spirit who’s also craving deeper roots and ancient rhythms. Let’s bring the lost wisdom back — together.

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Every family has a culture. The question is—are you building yours on purpose… or by default? In this personal Out Loud + On Purpose episode, Mandy is joined by her husband Tom to share the honest, sometimes chaotic story behind how they created their WOLFPACK family values—a compass that now shapes how they live, love, and raise their kids.

In this episode:

• Introduction to the Out Loud + On Purpose Series [00:00]
• Defining Family Culture [00:18]
• Meet Tom: The Alpha of the Pack [02:08]
• Tom's Childhood Reflections [03:08]
• The Birth of the Wolf Pack [06:20]
• W.o.l.f.p.a.c.k. Value: Wellbeing [16:17]
• w.O.l.f.p.a.c.k. Value: Openness [19:47]
• w.o.L.f.p.a.c.k. Value: Love [22:31]
• w.o.l.F.p.a.c.k. Value: Family [27:22]
• w.o.l.f.P.a.c.k. Value: Passion Projects [31:31]
• w.o.l.f.p.A.c.k. Value: Adventure [34:07]
• w.o.l.f.p.a.C.k. Value: Courage [38:10]
• w.o.l.f.p.a.c.K. Value: Kinship [43:23]
• Creating a Family Culture [52:39]
• Reflecting on Legacy and Values [54:31]
• Conclusion and Next Steps [58:45]
• Episode 003 Preview: Storylines & Bloodlines [01:00:59]

Why it matters:

Family culture isn’t something you "opt into"—it’s happening, every day. Naming your values gives you a compass when life gets messy, a story your kids can carry, and a legacy that actually feels like yours.

Wildly Recommended:

• 📝 Free download: “Start Naming Your Family Culture – 3 Questions to Ask Around the Dinner Table”
• 🛠️ Toolkit Coming Soon: Family Culture Workbook + GROW + HOWL Systems sign up at wildlyintentional.com/tools

Reflection Question:

Tell me: What's one value or phrase you want your kids to remember 20 years from now?

If today’s episode stirred something real in you, pass it on. Send it to the friend who gets it — the one who’s walking their own brave, messy, beautiful path. We’re not meant to unlearn and rebuild alone.

Follow the show wherever you listen, and join us as we build a life that’s wildly intentional—even if it’s wildly imperfect.

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 of Conversations [01:52]
• Purpose Over Perfection [02:56]
• Building a Ripple Effect [03:54]
• Introducing the "Unrule the World" Series [08:51]
• Questioning the "System" [11:19]
• Reclaiming Your Life [17:22]
• Call to Question [29:26]
• Episode 002 Preview: WOLFPACK Values [30:28]

Why it matters:

We weren’t meant to survive inside systems built for control and consumption. Reclaiming your freedom starts with noticing what no longer works—and daring to imagine something better.

Wildly Recommended [27:31]:

• Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal by Joel Salatin
• The Wild and Free Family by Ainsley Arment

Reflection Question:

What are you pretending not to notice about your life?

Connect Further:

• Subscribe for weekly sparks and share this episode with the cycle-breakers you know
• Take the “What’s Your Wild Way?” Quiz

If this sparked a “why has no one said this before?” moment for you, send it to a fellow cycle-breaker. Share it with someone ready to stop playing by the old rules — and start writing their own.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app—and don’t forget to follow or leave a review if this episode sparked something in you!

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🎙 Host: Mandy

Sometimes the most honest reflection comes from the smallest voices. This week, mine came from my kids.

In this Wildfire Roundtable episode, I’m sharing what happened when my children called me out—gently but clearly—for not being as present lately. And you know what? They were right. I’ve been nose-to-the-ground working on this podcast, and even though it’s something I deeply love, they could feel the shift.

We’re talking about:

• What it means when your kids hold you accountable to your own values
• How restlessness can drive good things—but also pull you out of alignment
• The power of naming what matters, even when life gets busy

This episode is for the parents, the dreamers, the doers—the ones who are building something meaningful but don’t want to miss the people they’re building it for.

🎧 Listen together. Share with a friend. And spend (at least) 10 minutes of real presence after. It matters more than you think.

Ask your family:

• HIGH: What was your high today?
• LOW: What was your low?
• BUFFALO: What’s something random or weird that made you laugh?