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Wild & Waking is more than a podcast—it’s a sacred return to who you’ve always been. This space is for the woman standing at the edge of everything she’s outgrown. The one who’s checked all the boxes, followed all the rules, and still feels the quiet ache for something more honest. More alive. More hers. She’s begun the unraveling—of roles, expectations, and identities that no longer fit. She’s remembering the voice beneath the noise, the rhythm beneath the hustle, the truth beneath the performance. She’s reclaiming her joy, her intuition, her fire. And she’s rising—not as a version of who she was told to be, but as the truest expression of who she already is. Hosted by soul expansion coach Emily Reuschel, Wild & Waking is for spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, rural changemakers, and conscious leaders dismantling old paradigms and creating new ways of living, leading, and becoming. Through raw conversations, deep reflections, and embodied wisdom, we explore what it means to awaken a life of abundance, authenticity, and purpose. This is for the woman who holds both sacred rage and radical joy. Who moves with reverence for the seasons of her life. Who isn’t afraid to break cycles, speak truth, and dismantle what no longer serves—not to destroy, but to create. To rebuild a world rooted in the celebration of difference, the beauty of nuance, and the power of sovereign, embodied leadership. If you’re ready to come home to yourself—fully, fiercely, and without apology—welcome. We’ve been waiting for you.

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June 11, 202631 min

203 | Stop Choosing Neutral: Identity Integration, Self-Expression, and the Full-Color Life

In this solo episode of Wild & Waking, I’m sharing what it feels like to finally experience identity integration after a long season of uncertainty, darkness, and personal unraveling. After months of navigating postpartum life, spiritual deconstruction, motherhood, business shifts, and the messy middle of becoming, I’m reflecting on the quiet but powerful “wins” that show us we are no longer just intellectually understanding our growth, but we are actually embodying it. This episode is a call forward for anyone who feels like they’re still in the cave, still questioning everything, or still wondering if the hard season will ever end.We talk about what integration looks like in real life: decorating your home in a way that finally reflects your soul, letting yourself be seen, reclaiming self-expression after years of good girl conditioning, and choosing the full-color life instead of the safe, neutral version that once felt acceptable. From crystals on the dining room shelf to dreams of pink hair, tattoos, and wearing the shirt that feels just a little too bold, this episode explores the everyday ways we begin to stop hiding our truth and start living as the woman we have been becoming.If you are in a season of transition, healing, deconstruction, or identity evolution, let this episode be a gentle but honest reminder: winter does not last forever. There will come a time when your truth no longer feels like something you have to hide. There will come a time when self-expression feels as natural as breathing. And there will come a time when you realize you are no longer choosing neutral; you are living, creating, believing, and becoming in full color.In this episode, I explore:What identity integration actually looks and feels like after a season of uncertainty, unraveling, and darknessWhy integration is not just understanding something intellectually, but embodying it in your daily life, choices, home, voice, and self-expressionReflections from the Bloomfire retreat, including Reiki, Beltane ceremony, release rituals, sisterhood, and the power of being witnessed in your becomingThe moment when a new truth stops feeling like borrowed language and starts feeling like something you can speak, live, and breathe with easeReclaiming color, creativity, magic, and self-expression after years of good girl conditioning and fear of being judgedThe grief, rage, frustration, and healing that can surface when old versions of you would have dismissed your own needsHow belief systems, religion, politics, family roles, and cultural expectations can become cages we no longer have to live insideThe hope that comes from realizing winter does not last forever, and the hard season will not always feel so dark or disorientingThe magic of doing identity evolution, spiritual deconstruction, and personal transformation inside supportive communityA loving invitation to stop hiding your truth, stop choosing neutral, and begin living your own full-color lifeBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

June 4, 202654 min

202 | Becoming Unbound: Breaking Generational Expectations, Healing Burnout with Ayurveda, and Reclaiming Your Worth with Serena Arora

In this episode, I’m joined by Serena Arora, international bestselling author of Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter’s Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her Worth, Ayurvedic health practitioner, yoga therapist of over 25 years, and retreat leader in Costa Rica. Serena’s work bridges ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, therapeutic yoga, nervous system resilience, and her own lived experience as the daughter of an Indian father and Chinese mother navigating cultural conditioning, belonging, shame, and self-worth.Together, we explore what it means to become truly unbound from generational expectations, good daughter conditioning, immigrant guilt, and the deeply internalized belief that we must earn love, safety, or belonging by staying inside the box we were handed. Serena shares the powerful story behind her book, including the bound-footed fate of her maternal Chinese lineage and the ways women can still carry inherited restriction, fear, and self-abandonment long after the visible bindings are gone.We also talk about burnout, chronic dysregulation, and the subtle ways women are taught to push harder instead of listening to the body’s whispers. Through the lens of Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga, Serena offers a grounded, practical, science-meets-soul approach to healing burnout, rebuilding resilience, and returning to the body as a place of wisdom, truth, and repair. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that sustainable transformation does not come through force, perfection, or constant doing, but through alignment, daily rituals, nervous system support, and learning to pause.In this episode, we explore:Serena’s journey as a mixed-race immigrant daughter born to an Indian father and Chinese motherThe inspiration behind Serena’s book, Unbound, and why she felt called to tell the deeper story behind her life and workThe emotional weight of carrying family expectations, cultural conditioning, shame, failure, and obligation like a backpackHow “good daughter” conditioning can keep women trapped in lives that look successful on the outside but feel deeply misaligned on the insideWhat it looks like to honor your ancestors and family while still choosing a life that is honest, aligned, and truly your ownThe irony of using wellness, personal growth, spirituality, or self-improvement as another way to push, perform, and over-functionWhy true healing often begins when we stop trying to escape discomfort and learn how to sit with ourselvesHow Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga can support nervous system regulation, resilience, embodiment, and sustainable transformationThe Ayurvedic idea of asking whether a person, food, habit, relationship, or choice contributes to the fabric of your wellbeing or depletes itThe difference between pushing harder and building resilience through alignment, pause, rhythm, and feminine wisdomBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Serena:Learn more about Serena’s work, retreats, offerings, and book at: www.serenaarora.comInstagram: @serena_aroraConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Serena's Book: Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter’s Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her WorthSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

May 28, 202643 min

201 | Rebuilding Self-Trust: Why Mindset Isn’t Enough—and What Actually Creates Change with Andrea Tessier

In this episode, Rebuilding Self-Trust: Why Mindset Isn’t Enough–and What Actually Creates Change, we sit down with Self-Trust Coach, IFS Practitioner, and author Andrea Tessier to explore what it really takes to trust yourself again, especially when you’ve done all the mindset work and still find yourself second-guessing your decisions.Together, we unpack the real reason self-trust feels so hard for so many high-capacity women, leaders, and entrepreneurs. From chronic self-doubt and people-pleasing to fear of making the wrong decision, Andrea explains how protective parts develop over time and how meeting those parts with curiosity and compassion can shift your internal landscape in powerful ways. This conversation goes beyond surface-level personal development and into the deeper work of emotional regulation, intuition, and embodied leadership.Whether you’re a leader, business owner, parent, or simply someone in a season of transition, this conversation will help you understand why mindset alone isn’t enough and what actually creates lasting change when it comes to self-trust, decision-making, intuition, and personal growth.In this episode, we explore:Why self-trust is the foundational skill beneath confident decision-making, healthy relationships, leadership, and personal growthThe limitations of mindset work alone—and why lasting change requires deeper inner work, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulationHow Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work help you understand the protective patterns that drive overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubtThe real reason so many high-achieving women struggle with analysis paralysis and second-guessing themselves, even when they “know better”The connection between self-trust, emotional safety, and nervous system regulation, and why feeling safe in your body is essential for making aligned decisionsHow to recognize and navigate threshold moments—those seasons of transition when your old identity or way of living no longer fitsThe difference between intellectual understanding and embodied change—and why you can’t think your way into self-trustHow protective coping strategies like overachievement, shutdown, control, and avoidance develop—and how parts work helps you respond to them with curiosity instead of judgmentWhy rebuilding self-trust is not a one-time breakthrough, but an ongoing practice of listening to your intuition and honoring your inner voiceBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Andrea:Instagram: @andreatessiercoachingYouTube: @IFScoachAndreaWebsite: andreatessier.comConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 192 | Emily Gets Interviewed: Sacred Rage, Self-Trust & Leadership in the Collective AwakeningAndrea's Book: The Self Trust Journal: Gain the Clarity and Confidence to Trust Yourself in Life, Love, and WorkSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

May 21, 202651 min

200 | Marriage, Deconstruction, and the Wild Work of Becoming with Andrew Reuschel

Episode 200 is here, and I can’t think of a more fitting person to join me than my husband, Andrew. When the podcast hit 100 episodes back in 2024, Andrew came on for a conversation about marriage, parenting, personal growth, and the life we were building together. Now, 100 episodes later, we’re revisiting that conversation through the lens of everything that has changed since then: a whole new baby, a new podcast name, a much more colorful house, a lot more trees planted, and a wild amount of personal, spiritual, and identity-level evolution.In this episode, Andrew and I talk honestly about the deconstruction journeys we have each been on over the last few years — separately, simultaneously, and eventually together. We get into Andrew’s experience being raised in a very black-and-white, fundamentalist Christian environment, the conversations that started poking holes in what he had always been taught, and what it felt like when the “house of cards” of certainty began to fall. We also talk about my own experience with religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, reclaiming my voice, and the fear that came with letting my work become more honest, more expansive, and more fully aligned.This conversation is also about marriage in the middle of massive identity evolution. What happens when one or both people in a relationship start questioning the beliefs, roles, rules, expectations, and “truths” they were handed? What does support look like when you don’t necessarily understand or agree with everything your partner is exploring? How do you keep choosing each other when so much is changing? Andrew shares his perspective on what it has been like to witness my Wild & Waking journey, what has shifted in our parenting, and why support doesn’t always have to mean shared belief.We also, because obviously, wander into farming, ancestral healing, Reiki, spirituality, four-kid chaos, the way men can apparently live with everything being on fire, and the deep generational ties between land, work, family, and identity. It’s tender, funny, honest, and very us — a conversation about marriage, religious deconstruction, spiritual growth, farming, parenting, and the ongoing wild work of becoming who we really are.In this episode, we explore:Celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast and what has changed since Andrew joined me for episode 100 back in 2024The evolution from Gather in Growth to Wild & Waking and how that shift reflects a much deeper personal and spiritual journeyWhat it has looked like for both of us to go through religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and identity evolution at the same time, but not always togetherWhat it felt like for me to reclaim my voice, stop holding back, and allow my work to become more honest, bold, and fully alignedThe fear of being misunderstood in a small town, rural community, or traditional environment when your beliefs and identity begin to evolveHow the Wild & Waking journey mirrors the process of unraveling old conditioning, remembering who you are, reclaiming your voice, and rising into a more embodied lifeWhat marriage can look like when one or both partners begin to change, question, expand, and evolveHow to talk to a partner when you’re exploring new ideas, changing old beliefs, or entering a personal growth journey they may not fully understandHow generational patterns around farming, work, worth, time, land, and family continue to shape identityAndrew’s experience with ancestral healing and the surprising connections between farming, lineage, energy, and inherited beliefsWhy growth often begins by asking: Is this belief still true for me, or was it simply handed to me?The messy, funny, tender reality of becoming new versions of ourselves while building a marriage, raising children, and living on the farmWhat it means to keep choosing each other through deconstruction, spiritual growth, identity shifts, and the wild work of becomingBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 100 | A Chat with My Husband Andrew: Farming, Marriage, Fatherhood, and GrowthSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

May 14, 202643 min

199 | Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Womb: Cycles, Conception, and Coming Back to Your Body with Womb Witch Holly

In this episode, Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Womb: Cycles, Conception, and Coming Back to Your Body, we dive into a conversation that so many women are quietly craving—how to reconnect with your body, understand your menstrual cycle, and trust the wisdom that lives within you. For generations, women have been taught to manage symptoms, push through pain, and outsource their health decisions without ever learning how their bodies actually work. But a shift is happening. More women are beginning to question traditional approaches to menstrual health, fertility, and hormone balance and are searching for deeper, root-cause healing that honors both the physical body and the energetic and emotional layers that influence women’s health.Holly shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with early menopause in her mid-thirties to discovering a completely different way of relating to her body through cycle awareness, womb healing, and intuitive energy work. As a self-described womb witch and psychic, her work blends body literacy, somatic healing, and spiritual connection—guiding women into deeper relationship with their womb space through meditation, energetic clearing, and intuitive guidance. Together, we explore what it means to move beyond symptom management and into true body awareness—learning to listen to your cycle, understand hormonal changes, and work with your body’s natural rhythms instead of against them. We also open the door to a powerful and deeply spiritual conversation about fertility, conception, and the role of energetics in preparing the body to welcome new life. Holly shares how she uses her psychic and intuitive gifts to connect with the womb space, support women in clearing stored trauma and energetic blocks, and even communicate with the souls of children preparing to come earthside. As more women are choosing to have children later in life, there is growing curiosity about how emotional healing, nervous system regulation, spiritual connection, and cycle awareness can support fertility and reproductive health. This conversation explores the idea that conception is not only physical—but emotional, energetic, and deeply intuitive.At its core, this episode is about reclaiming ownership of your body, your intuition, and your power. Whether you are navigating irregular cycles, struggling with fertility, exploring your spiritual gifts, preparing for pregnancy, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a reminder that healing doesn’t always start with another prescription or supplement—it often begins with awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to listen. When women reconnect to their bodies, their intuition, and their womb space, they step into a deeper level of trust, sovereignty, and alignment with the life they are meant to create.In this episode, we explore:The growing shift in how women are questioning conventional approaches to menstrual health, fertility, and hormone balance—and seeking deeper, root-cause healing that addresses the body, mind, and nervous systemHow working with the natural rhythms of the menstrual cycle—often described as inner seasons like spring, summer, autumn, and winter—can help women better understand their energy, emotions, and physical symptomsThe role of stored trauma, stress, shame, and emotional experiences in physical symptoms like anxiety, skin issues, cysts, and hormonal disruptions, and how somatic and energetic healing can support whole-body wellnessWhat happens inside a womb healing session, including guided meditation, energetic clearing, and reconnecting to the womb space in a safe, intentional, and intuitive wayA powerful conversation about fertility, conception, and preparing the body—physically, emotionally, and energetically—to welcome new lifeThe idea that more women are choosing to have children later in life and how emotional maturity, life experience, and self-awareness can shape the conception and parenting journeyHolly’s perspective on connecting with the souls of children preparing to come earthside and supporting women through the spiritual and energetic dimensions of pregnancy and motherhoodPractical ways to begin reconnecting to your body and cycle, including slowing down, tracking your energy, journaling daily body awareness, and using the phases of the moon as a rhythm when you are not cyclingBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Holly:Instagram: @wombwitchhollyThreads: @wombwitchhollyWomb Room PodcastWomb Healing SessionThe Cycle Code Free MasterclassConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

May 7, 202644 min

198 | Making It Without Losing It: Holding Ambition, Success, Motherhood, Joy, and the Pressure to Do It All with Jess Ekstrom

In this episode, Making It Without Losing It: Holding Ambition, Success, Motherhood, Joy, and the Pressure to Do It All, I sit down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom to talk about what success really looks like in a world that never seems to slow down. Together, we unpack the tension so many women feel between ambition and inner peace, and why hustle culture often convinces us to delay joy until we’ve finally “made it.” Jess shares the inspiration behind her new book, Making It Without Losing It, and invites us to challenge the idea that productivity, performance, and constant striving are the only paths to fulfillment.Throughout our conversation, we explore the hidden cost of chasing success at the expense of our well-being, and why burnout, overwhelm, and anxiety are not personal failures, but signals that something in our lives may be out of alignment. Jess introduces the powerful concept of an “Arrived Mindset,” the belief that you are already enough right now, not someday after the next milestone or achievement. We talk about redefining motivation, finding sustainable success, and learning how to stay driven without sacrificing your mental health, relationships, or sense of joy.At the heart of this episode is a simple but radical idea: success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being. You can chase meaningful goals, cultivate motivation, and build a thriving life while honoring your nervous system, your relationships, and your own definition of fulfillment. This conversation is an invitation to rethink hustle culture, release perfectionism, and embrace a version of success that includes joy, presence, and peace, right here, right now.In this episode, we explore:What it really looks like to build a business, grow a career, and raise children at the same time—and the honest tension of trying to be present at home while still pursuing meaningful workHow motherhood changes your relationship to productivity, time, and expectations—and why success often has to be redefined in each new season of lifeThe shift from hustle culture and constant striving toward a more sustainable version of ambition—one that protects your mental health and allows room for joyWhy success is not a fixed destination—and how your definition of “making it” naturally evolves as your priorities, family, and responsibilities changeThe powerful question Jess often asks to clarify motivation: Would you still chase this dream if no one knew it was you?The core idea behind Jess’s Arrived Mindset—the belief that you are already enough right now, and that fulfillment doesn’t have to wait until the next milestoneHow speaking and storytelling can become powerful tools to grow a business, expand your platform, and share your message with greater impactThe reality that parenting, leadership, and entrepreneurship all require a constant balance between comfort and growth—and how doing hard things builds resilienceWhat it looks like to let your children see your humanity—including the hard days and imperfect moments—and why modeling perseverance matters more than perfectionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Jess:Instagram: @jess_ekstromFacebook: jessekstromLinkedIn: Jess EkstromTikTok: @jessekstromTwitter/X: @jess_ekstromMic Drop WorkshopMaking It Without Losing ItConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

April 30, 202622 min

197 | Raising Kids Who Can Think for Themselves: How We Teach Discernment, Belief, and Self-Trust

In this episode, Raising Kids Who Can Think for Themselves: How We Teach Discernment, Belief, and Self-Trust, I’m sharing a conversation that has been coming up again and again inside my Coven, and likely in your home too. What does it look like to raise children while your own beliefs are evolving? When you’re asking bigger questions, challenging old assumptions, and learning to trust yourself in new ways, how do you guide your kids through those same conversations without handing them a rigid set of answers?We’re raising kids in a world where information is constant, opinions are loud, and certainty is often presented as the safest path. But my goal isn’t to raise children who simply follow rules or repeat what they’ve been told. I want to raise kids who can think critically, ask thoughtful questions, listen to their inner knowing, and move through life with confidence—even when the people around them believe something different. This episode is about the small, everyday ways we build that kind of discernment and self-trust from the inside out.I share the exact phrases we use in our home when big topics come up—religion, politics, friendships, identity, and everything in between. You’ll hear how we approach conversations with curiosity instead of fear, how we create space for different perspectives, and why teaching kids how to think matters more than telling them what to believe. Because the goal isn’t control. The goal is capacity, the ability to navigate complexity with wisdom, compassion, and a strong sense of self.If you’re raising kids in a tight-knit community, navigating belief differences within your family, or doing your own deep inner work while trying to parent with intention, this conversation will feel familiar. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to create space for questions, for growth, and for the steady practice of trusting yourself and teaching your kids to do the same.In this episode, I explore:Why raising children who can think for themselves is one of the most important leadership skills we can model as parentsHow many parents are navigating their own evolving beliefs—and what it looks like to raise kids in the middle of that growth and identity shiftThe simple but powerful phrases we use in our home to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent decision-makingHow teaching discernment helps children build confidence, emotional resilience, and the ability to trust their inner voiceWhy the goal isn’t to control what our kids believe—but to equip them with the tools to evaluate information and make thoughtful choicesHow to have conversations about big topics like religion, politics, spirituality, and values in ways that foster open dialogue instead of fear or shameThe importance of helping children understand that different people believe different things—and how to stay grounded in their own values while maintaining relationshipsWhat it looks like to raise kids in communities where belief systems, political views, and worldviews may differ from your ownHow to respond when children hear confusing or conflicting messages from friends, teachers, extended family, or mediaWhy learning to ask better questions is more powerful than memorizing the “right” answersHow to teach kids to listen to their bodies, recognize gut feelings, and develop strong self-trust from an early ageThe role of curiosity, empathy, and perspective-taking in raising emotionally intelligent and open-minded childrenWhy belief systems should evolve over time—and how modeling growth and learning helps children feel safe to change their mindsHow everyday conversations about friendships, interests, and differences can become opportunities to practice discernment and self-awarenessThe long-term impact of raising sovereign, confident kids who know how to think critically and navigate a complex world with courage and compassionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

April 23, 202645 min

196 | Let It Be Easy: Healing Money Splinters, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Going First with Dr. Ezzie Spencer

In this episode, Let It Be Easy: Healing Money Splinters, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Going First, I sit down with money mentor and author Dr. Ezzie Spencer for a powerful conversation about what happens when success stops responding to effort, and starts asking for something deeper. Together, we explore the hidden patterns that shape our relationship with money, work, and worth, and why so many capable, driven women still feel stuck, burned out, or afraid to take their next big step in business or life.Ezzie introduces the concept of money splinters, small but deeply embedded emotional wounds that can quietly influence our financial decisions, leadership capacity, pricing, visibility, and willingness to receive. We talk about how these subconscious patterns often show up as overworking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or hesitation to raise rates, launch something new, or trust our own authority. Instead of assuming there’s something wrong with us, this conversation invites a more compassionate perspective: what if the resistance we feel is actually a form of self-protection, not self-sabotage?At the heart of this conversation is a powerful message about courage and self-trust. Whether you’re building a business, stepping into leadership, changing careers, or simply sensing that your current way of working is no longer sustainable, this episode is an invitation to release outdated rules about productivity, worthiness, and achievement, and to embrace a new model of success rooted in intuition, personal power, and aligned action. Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is go first… and let it be easier than you thought possible.In this episode, we explore:What money splinters are and how unresolved emotional wounds, past experiences, and inherited beliefs can quietly shape your relationship with money, success, and financial securityWhy so many high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders feel stuck, burned out, or anxious about money, even when they are capable, hardworking, and deeply committed to their goalsThe difference between self-sabotage and self-protection, and how fear, procrastination, and hesitation are often signals that your nervous system is trying to keep you safe during seasons of growthHow people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overworking can block financial abundance, business growth, and opportunities to receive support, clients, and incomeThe three core channels—power, love, and peace—and how imbalances in personal power, self-worth, and inner peace can create invisible ceilings in business, career advancement, and financial growthWhy the question “Who am I to do this?” is often a sign of a self-worth or visibility block, especially when stepping into leadership, raising rates, or pursuing a new opportunityHow fear and uncertainty often show up right before a breakthrough, promotion, business expansion, or major life transition—and why that discomfort can be a sign you’re on the edge of growthHow comparing yourself to past versions of yourself can create unnecessary pressure, guilt, and burnout during changing seasons of motherhood, business, and personal developmentWhy success can feel lonely at higher levels of leadership and visibility—and how finding aligned community and support systems can help sustain long-term growthPractical ways to create more ease, alignment, and financial flow in your life and business without sacrificing ambition, impact, or income potentialThe mindset shift from hustle and survival mode to receiving, trust, and sustainable success, especially for women navigating career transitions, entrepreneurship, or identity evolutionBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Dr. Ezzie:Instagram: @ezziespencerWebsite: www.ezziespencer.comTake the Money Splinter Quiz: Discover your unique money pattern and the hidden beliefs shaping your financial decisionsExplore the Lunar Abundance Book & Resources: A practical guide to working with natural cycles, abundance, and aligned wealth creationConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

April 16, 202642 min

195 | I Practiced My Keynote by Recording This Episode (Let's Talk About Coming Home to Yourself)

In this behind-the-scenes solo episode of Wild & Waking, I’m inviting you into a very real moment in my life — the night before stepping onto a stage to deliver a keynote to hundreds of women in agriculture. Instead of standing in front of a mirror or typing out a perfectly polished speech, I did what felt most natural to me, I hit record. What started as a way to practice turned into a powerful reflection on the message I feel called to share — not just from the stage, but in every space where women are ready to rise into deeper alignment with themselves.At the heart of this conversation is a truth I’ve witnessed again and again in my own life and in the lives of the women I work with: you can check all the boxes, build a beautiful life, and still feel disconnected from yourself. For years, I lived in that tension — doing everything “right” on paper while quietly wondering why fulfillment still felt just out of reach. This episode explores the turning point that changed everything for me and the realization that the foundation beneath the life we’re building isn’t our achievements, our roles, or our productivity. It’s our relationship with ourselves.Whether you’re standing on the edge of a big transition, feeling the nudge that something in your life is ready to change, or simply craving a deeper connection to who you really are, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take one small step toward the woman you’re becoming. Because the ripple effect of that decision to nurture the relationship with yourself has the power to transform not only your life, but your family, your work, your community, and your legacy.This conversation is raw, real, and recorded in the in-between, proof that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens not in perfectly prepared moments, but in the courage to show up exactly as you are.In this episode, I explore:The behind-the-scenes story of how I “life hacked” my keynote preparation by recording this solo episode — and why trusting your natural way of doing things can be more powerful than forcing perfectionWhat it really feels like to check all the boxes — career, family, farm, success — and still experience burnout, disconnection, or a quiet sense that something is missingHow many high-achieving women, especially women in agriculture and leadership roles, lose connection to themselves while trying to meet expectations and carry the weight of everyone elseWhy the foundation of a fulfilling life, strong leadership, and meaningful impact starts with the relationship you have with yourselfThe turning point that sparked my personal growth journey in 2019 — and the realization that external success doesn’t guarantee inner alignment or happinessHow personal development tools like the Enneagram, therapy, Human Design, and self-reflection can help you build self-awareness and reconnect with your authentic identityWhat it means to truly know yourself — including your strengths, values, desires, and who you are outside of your roles, responsibilities, and job titlesThe deeper definition of self-love — learning to accept and care for all parts of yourself, not just the polished, productive, or socially rewarded versionsWhy perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the “good girl” conditioning keep women stuck in cycles of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and overachievementHow life challenges, health struggles, and hard seasons can become powerful invitations for healing, resilience, and emotional growthWhat it looks like to rebuild self-trust after years of outsourcing your power to expectations, authority figures, or societal normsThe role of intuition, inner knowing, and body awareness in making confident decisions and leading from a place of alignmentWhy nurturing your relationship with yourself is not selfish — it’s essential for healthy relationships, strong families, thriving businesses, and sustainable leadershipHow small, courageous steps toward personal growth create ripple effects that impact your work, community, and legacyA simple but powerful reflection question to carry with you: What is one step toward the woman you’re becoming?Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

April 9, 202638 min

194 | Productivity Is Personal: Using Astrology and Human Design to Let Go of Hustle Without Losing Momentum with Chelsey Newmyer

In this episode of Wild & Waking, I sit down with productivity coach and creator of the Cosmic Productivity Method, Chelsey Newmyer, for a conversation about what it really means to build routines that support your real life. Together, we explore the idea that productivity is personal—and why so many traditional productivity and time management systems fall short when they ignore our energy, responsibilities, and season of life. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing all the “right” things but still felt burned out or behind, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective.Chelsey shares how she began integrating astrology and Human Design into her approach to productivity after realizing that one-size-fits-all advice didn’t reflect the realities of everyday life. Instead of forcing rigid routines or chasing hustle culture expectations, she helps clients design their days around their unique energy patterns, goals, and responsibilities. We talk about how understanding your sun, moon, and rising signs—along with your Human Design type—can provide powerful insight into when you work best, how you recharge, and how to create sustainable momentum without constant pressure.Ultimately, this conversation is an invitation to let go of hustle without losing momentum. It’s about honoring your energy, embracing experimentation, and designing routines and rhythms that feel supportive rather than stressful. Whether you’re new to astrology and Human Design or simply searching for a more sustainable approach to productivity, this episode will help you rethink how you structure your day—and remind you that progress doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace.In this episode, we explore:Why traditional productivity and time management strategies often don’t translate to real life — especially for busy women balancing work, family, and changing responsibilitiesHow Chelsey’s experience with rigid routines led her to realize that productivity is personal, not one-size-fits-allA clear and refreshing definition of productivity: working on the right thing at the right time to help you reach your goalsHow astrology and Human Design can offer insight into your natural energy patterns and help you make more aligned decisions about your daily routinesThe difference between hustle culture productivity and building sustainable productivity habits that support your real capacityWhy flexibility is often more effective than perfection when creating routines, managing time, and staying consistentPractical ways to design personalized routines that adapt to your season of life, responsibilities, and energy levelsChelsey’s simple Good, Better, Best routine framework for maintaining structure while allowing room for unpredictabilityHow understanding your energy rhythms can help prevent burnout and support more consistent progress toward your goalsBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Chelsey:The Astrology of Getting Sh*t Done Free Podcast SeriesThe Cosmic Productivity Club MembershipThe Cosmic Productivity Method PodcastInstagram: @chelseyncoachingWebsite: www.chelseynewmyer.comConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 177 | Astrology 101: How to Read Your Birth Chart with Annie BertrandSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

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