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In this powerful episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren sits down with Betty, author of From Orphan to Inspiration: How 11 Miracles from God Helped Me Escape Death and Find Hope.

Originally recorded in October 2024 and released in 2026 — this conversation feels divinely timed.

Bettie shares her journey growing up in Uganda, surviving multiple near-death experiences, almost losing her life during the birth of her twin boys, and how a calling from the Holy Spirit led her to write a memoir centered around 11 life-changing miracles.

We talk about:
• Escaping death and surviving trauma
• Faith, resilience, and listening to God’s voice
• Overcoming fear as a first-time author (English as a second language)
• Raising faith-driven entrepreneurial kids (Simon Twins Tie Dye)
• Gardening in Oregon and connecting with nature
• Why nature is one of the best ways to reconnect with God

This episode is about hope — especially for those walking through hardship, grief, or uncertainty.

If you need a reminder that God is still present… this conversation is for you.

🔗 Bettie’s Book: From Orphan to Inspiration

Website- https://www.bettysimon.com/

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@betty_simon

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Welcome to Wildly Unplug, a podcast about nature connection, creativity, conservation, and stepping away from hustle culture.

In this short solo episode, I’m sharing the story behind my free Wildly Unplug Starter Guide: Paint. Observe. Connect. — a simple, practical guide designed to help you recover from burnout, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your creativity.

A few years ago, I wasn’t just tired — I was disconnected. Productive on the outside, empty underneath. What changed everything wasn’t another productivity system.

It was stepping outside.

Listening to birds instead of notifications. Watching light move across leaves. Letting watercolor spread across a page without pressure.

The Wildly Unplug Starter Guide blends:

• Nature observation
• Gentle creative prompts
• Mindful awareness
• Simple outdoor rituals
• Conservation-rooted curiosity

No expensive gear. No survival skills. No dramatic life overhaul required.

Just small, intentional shifts.

If you’re feeling overstimulated, creatively stuck, or craving something slower and more meaningful — this episode (and this guide) is for you.

Join the Wild Developments Studio community and start reconnecting with nature, art, and yourself.

Until next time — get outside, see what develops, and stay wild.

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After a break filled with big life changes, I’m back—and I’m excited to share what’s been blooming behind the scenes.

In this episode, I open up about our move to Florida, navigating this season with my family, and how a little unexpected quiet time helped spark a whole new wave of creativity.

While life has been busy, I’ve been building a watercolor tutorial series designed to help you reconnect with nature through art. Each one-hour session features wildlife painting, fun animal facts, personal stories, and simple, limited palettes—making creativity feel approachable, calming, and doable.

I also share some of the playful projects and new series that have emerged along the way, including hidden message Valentine cards, snowy wildlife tracks, art unboxings, and “What Your Favorite Artwork Says About You.”

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember that you don’t need perfect conditions to create meaningful moments with nature.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just craving a creative reset—this one’s for you.

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