Oct 6-9th
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WANDERWILD FAMILY RETREATS
Offering child-welcoming, nature-rooted getaways for families to slow down. Upcoming retreats include a [cozy Mom + Child weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley] and a [Spring Family Retreat in Florida], blending wild luxury with nature play and connection.
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Themes of the playlists that were on Apple and Spotify and Substack
again a free event, limited time availability, pay to access after
was recommended on a women in product group I am in, but is very parenting centric so skipped most of them
nothing super novel
1 | Family Travel as a Gateway To Experiential Learning and Connection with Host, Monica Virga Alborno
Travel isn’t just about new places—it’s about new ways of seeing. Monica Virga Alborno shares how traveling as a family deepens empathy, adaptability…
2 | The Neuroscience of Holiday Presence: A Brain-Based Reframe with Neuroscientist Jamey Maniscalco
The holidays can feel chaotic and overwhelming, but Jamey Maniscalco reminds us that presence and stress can actually become our greatest allies. He…
3 | Single Parenting Through the Holidays: Practical Tools for Calm and Care with Dr. Gila
The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re parenting on your own or raising a strong-willed or neurodivergent child. In this conversation, Dr…
4 | The Dad’s Guide to Connection: Strengthening Yourself and Your Family This Holiday Season with Ed Gough Jr.
Fatherhood isn’t just about providing for your family, it’s about leading with presence, empathy, and self-awareness. In this heartfelt conversation, Ed…
5 | For NICU Parents—When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned with Jodi Klaristenfeld
When birth doesn’t go as planned, parents are asked to surrender to the unknown while finding strength in what they can control. Jodi Klaristenfeld…
6 | Biggest Misconceptions About Teen Anxiety Right Now with Monica Crnogorac
Anxiety in teens isn’t always loud or obvious—it often hides beneath perfectionism, overscheduling, or the appearance of being “fine.” In this…
7 | Baby Massage and Beyond with Infant Massage Expert Khyati Desai-Seltzer
Infant massage is far more than a soothing ritual—it’s a practice that shapes emotional security, strengthens immunity, and lays the foundation for…
8 | Values-Led Parenting: How Defining Your Family’s Core Values Transforms Connection with Emry Kettle
Parenting often feels chaotic, but Emry Kettle reminds us that when we root our choices in clear family values, the mess becomes an opportunity for…
a good reminder to step back from tradition and leave the things which don't bring value and only cause stress
9 | Fair Play Method: Practical Steps to Reduce Mental Load with Productivity Coach Valerie Recore
Holidays don’t have to mean exhaustion or carrying the weight of every tradition alone. In this session, Valerie Recore introduces the Fair Play method…
a reminder to balance work load in families
10 | How to Keep Close with Your Teen — Even When Distance Gets in the Way with 16x literary award winner Meg Stafford
Raising independent teens doesn’t mean losing connection—it means learning to trust, listen, and create new rhythms of togetherness. In this heartfelt…
11 | How to Get Kids Involved in Holiday Meal Prep: Simple Tasks That Build Confidence and Connection with Wall Street Journal recognized…
Teaching our kids to cook is about so much more than food—it’s about giving them a sense of confidence, resilience, and belonging that lasts far beyond…
12 | Holiday Connection Through Play with Jill Lerman
Play doesn’t have to mean buying new toys or adding more to your to-do list—Jill Lerman reminds us that it’s about presence, joy, and weaving small…
Mindset
1 | Overcoming Failure and Achieving Dreams with Emmy Award-winning producer Barry Walton
Barry Walton opened up about how an early childhood setback became the seed of his lifelong growth journey. Through sharing the pain of being held back…
super weird and rambly
2 | Ease Anxiety and Overwhelm with Grounding Techniques with Licensed Anxiety Therapist Laura Sgro
The holidays can feel like a whirlwind of obligations, expectations, and emotional intensity but what if you could move through the season with calm…
breathing etc type stuff, saying no
3 | Top 3 Thinking Traps of Perfectionists with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Justine Carino
Perfectionism can sneak into our lives disguised as high standards, but underneath it often fuels stress and anxiety. In this conversation, licensed…
i forget but i think it was basically let it go
4 | Gentle Parenting Through the Holidays: Simple Practices to Reduce Anxiety and Create Peace with Rachel Rainbolt
The holiday season doesn’t have to be defined by stress and overwhelm. Rachel Rainbolt reminds us that gentle parenting, simple living, and calm…
5 | Hangover-Free Holidays: A Mindful Approach to Drinking in Moderation with Erica Mallery
Mindful drinking is about breaking free from the exhausting Detox to Retox cycle and finding a way to enjoy social moments without slipping into…
6 | Postpartum and the Holiday Mental Load with Mikado founder Catherine Ramin
Motherhood after birth comes with an invisible weight few talk about—the mental load. In this conversation, Catherine Ramin opens a compassionate window…
7 | Grief During The Holidays: Holding Joy and Sorrow with Grief Coach Lea Turner
Grief shifts the way we move through the holidays. Instead of striving for perfection or clinging to every tradition, Leah Turner reminds us that the…
was hoping would be useful with the loss of my sister but, not really?
8 | Mothering Ourselves Mindfully with Licensed Mental Health Therapist Sarah Harmon
The heart of this conversation with Sarah Lowell Harmon is about learning to mother ourselves with the same presence and compassion we offer our…
9 | Holiday Boundaries Without Guilt: How to Protect Your Peace and Stay Connected with Mercedes Aspland
Mercedes Aspland invites us to rethink how we approach the holidays by slowing down, setting boundaries, and honoring what truly matters. She shares how…
10 | Slowing Down Christmas Gifts: Simple Strategies to Reduce Stress and Excess with Zoë Willis
Holidays often bring more clutter, stress, and pressure than joy—but they don’t have to. In this conversation, Zoë Willis shares how families can shift…
11 | Self-Compassion for High Performers with Wellness and Performance Coach Margo Gladys
Margo Gladys’ story is one of courage, resilience, and redefining success. From leaving Poland to build a life in New York City, to navigating chronic…
12 | How Childhood Holiday Stress Shaped My Parenting with TEDx Speaker Tara Geraghty
Holiday stress doesn’t have to steal our joy. In this conversation, Tara Geraghty shares how breaking free from family patterns of anxiety and…
Body
1 | Blood Sugar Balance During the Holidays: Why It Matters for Women’s Health with Functional Nutritionist Kelsey Ale
As women move through their 30s and 40s, hormonal shifts make blood sugar balance more important than ever. In this conversation, functional…
2 | Holiday Mealtime Made Simple with Author Kim Mosiman
Holiday meals don’t have to be a whirlwind of stress and perfectionism. In this conversation, Kim Mosiman shares how planning ahead, breaking tasks into…
3 | Holiday Survival for Empaths: How to Protect Your Energy with Theresa Vee
The holidays can stir up so much energy for sensitive souls, and Theresa Vee gently shows us how to move through it with more grounding and ease. She…
4 | Parenting in the Digital Age with Laurie Moser
Holidays can feel like a tidal wave of expectations, especially for moms navigating both seasonal traditions and the ups and downs of raising teens. In…
5 | Conscious Breathwork and Intuitive Movement Transform Busy Seasons with Breathwork Facilitator Lucia Oliveira
Breathwork is more than a wellness trend—it’s a gentle doorway back to ourselves. In this Intentional Living audio session, Lucia Oliveira shares how…
6 | Preparing for Motherhood During the Holidays with Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Kayla Borchers
During this conversation with Dr. Kayla Borchers, we explored how mothers can move through the holidays with more presence, ease, and spiritual…
7 | Quick Resets for Peace: Meditation with Steph Trzaska
Seasonal well-being doesn’t have to mean overhauling your life—it can begin with small, soulful rituals. In this conversation, Steph Trzaska shares how…
8 | How to Begin Running (and Actually Enjoy It) with Ultra-Runner Lorraine Lawson
Lorraine Lawson reminds us that movement is less about performance and more about creating rhythms of care that sustain us through every season of life…
9 | Perimenopause: What Women Need to Know (and Why Support Matters) with Chandel Stallworth
Perimenopause is one of those seasons of life we’re rarely taught to prepare for—yet it shapes everything from our energy and sleep to our long-term…
10 | Aligning with Life’s Natural Rhythms with Michele Vineyard
The holidays don’t have to sweep us into exhaustion and disconnection. In this conversation, Michele Vineyard invites us to remember that we are not…
11 | Navigating Bounce-Back Pressure, Winter Pelvic Health, and Core Strength for New Moms with Board-Certified Physical Therapist Shriti…
After childbirth, so many women are “cleared” at six weeks without really understanding what their bodies need for true healing. In this heartfelt…
New Ideas
1 | The Witch Wound: What’s Really Keeping You from Living Fully with Host Monica Virga Alborno
With the help of a very special guest, Monica Virga Alborno opens a conversation around the witch wound, uncovering how it keeps us small and how we can…
super weird generational trauma thing
2 | Raising Entrepreneurial Thinkers for the Future with Dr. Kai Bruns
This conversation with Dr. Kai Bruns explores how entrepreneurship education needs to move beyond methods and into mindset and consciousness. He shares…
3 | Decluttering Your Home Through the Holidays with Cancer Survivor Sarah Horgan
When we let go of the pressure to do it all during the holidays, space opens for presence, joy, and connection. Sarah Horgan shares her philosophy of…
4 | How Parents and Kids Can Create Belief Plans Together with Teen Anxiety Coach Cynthia Coufal
Cynthia Coufal introduces the Belief Plan as a soulful alternative to traditional action plans, guiding teens—and even entire families—to imagine who…
5 | A Psychologist’s Guide to Presence Over Presents with Dr. Alise Murray
This conversation with Dr. Alise Murray explores why so many of us fall into the trap of overgiving and overscheduling during the holidays, and how we…
Oct 3
6 | How to Build Your Personal Board of Advisors for the Holidays and Beyond with Annette Pearson & Samantha Carroll
Samantha Carroll and Annette Pearson, co-founders of Light Her Way, share how their organization empowers ambitious women to grow their leadership…
7 | Using Poetry and Journaling to Heal the Hidden Struggles of Motherhood with Poet Randi Latzman
Writing can be a lifeline for mothers navigating guilt, shame, and the pressure to be perfect. In this heartfelt conversation, Randi Latzman shares how…
8 | Alcohol-Free Holidays with Sober Coach Maggie Klaassens
The holidays are often painted with glasses of wine and champagne toasts, but what if true joy and connection aren’t found in a drink at all? In this…
9 | Living in Flow: How Beauty and Wellness Rituals Can Bring More Joy to Everyday Life with Reiki Master Jenn Dockendorf
Blending beauty, wellness, and creativity, Jenn Dockendorf invites us into a more intentional way of living through Reiki, sound healing, and art. Her…
10 | Pinterest for Entrepreneurial Parents During the Holidays with Dana Johnson
Pinterest isn’t just another social platform—it’s a visual search engine where people arrive ready to shop, plan, and find real solutions. In this…
11 | 3 Ways to Help Your Child Build Resilience During the Holidays with educator Kristina Heagh-Avritt
Holidays don’t have to be about pressure and perfection. In this heartfelt session, Kristina Heagh-Avritt reminds us that true education and family life…
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