The Wild and Wise

Ep 35 : Eliza’s work helping babies sleep, move, and feel better revolves around her respect for babies and toddlers as whole people who enter the world aware, desiring to communicate and learn, and with the ability to process and self-heal within relationship. Her Conscious Baby practice employs unique approaches to non-cry-it-out sleep, baby-led milestone development, healing birth trauma, and parental attunement to non-verbal cues and crying. As a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Body-Mind Centering® Practitioner, and trained Feldenkrais® practitioner, Eliza’s life-changing perspectives and respectful solutions toward common parenting challenges transcend “typical” parenting advice. In this conversation you will hear us talk about: Check out Eliza's website for free guides to helping Baby sleep and to stay in touch : https://www.consciousbaby.com/sleep/ FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousbaby IG @consciousbabyeliza Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show (https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate) Support the show

ep # 34 Mallika and Ashley have a conversation on raising children inspired by topics from the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff. You'll here us talk about: Kim John Payne's Simplicity Parenting Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show (https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate) Support the show

ep. #33 If you've dipped your toe in the waters of yogic practice or philosophy, and you have if you've ever even googled "mindfulness", this conversation will deepen and clarify some of the common mistranslations and misunderstandings of how to live our lives while also walking a spiritual path. We especially explore the ways being a parent can often feel "in the way" of our spiritual goals and practices. The difficult distance between our ideals and reality. Kaya speaks so beautifully to the gift we can give ourselves and our children when we practice and live our spiritual journey as family. In this episode, I share about my own personal upbringing, raised in a yogic intentional community. Kaya also has a deep and meaningful relationship with this community, and we both hold so much love and respect for the teachings, the people and the beauty that is present there. While I do speak to some of my personal experiences and interpretations, I am sure they were unique to my own experience, my own family system and the projecting we as humans do onto others. So I ask you to hold what you hear with the awareness of both being true: reality and projection. Things we touch on: The misconceptions of practicing non-attachment The absolute and the relative realities we exist in Spiritual bypass Splitting of life into spiritual life and the rest The four stages of life How not to sacrifice your spiritual life Accepting or rejecting mental/emotional reactions We can model our humanity for our kids What family spiritual practice can look like Clarifying karma yoga and selfless service I do my work so you can do yours Where to start Kaya Mindlin is a Yoga therapist and educator who has been teaching the “softer side of yoga” for 19 years. Learn more about Kaya's work at YogawithKaya.com Kaya's Instagram Use the code "wildandwise20"for 20% off this ONLINE program: The Nectar of Action Explore the most essential teachings for householders seeking true spiritual growth amidst the responsibilities of life. BEGINS JULY 15 2021 Mallika's website: https://www.thewildandwise.com/ Mallika's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewildandwise/ If you have enjoyed the show, please rate, review and subscribe in iTunes. You can also check out some of our other older episodes: Episode 2 - Baba Yaga and Our Wild Woman Intuition Episode 3 - Exploring Our Inner Knowing with Kadhi Bo Episode 4 - Earth Magick and Regenerative Ways of Living with Marysia Miernowska Upcoming Offerings: Want to join a F R E E virtual New Moon Circle? Click here Support the show

ep # 32 John Wolfstone is back for another conversation with Ashley! They dive deep into the exploration of adult initiation, its function and its presence as a missing link to a more integrated and meaningful life. John is a storyteller, filmmaker, community organizer and a mentor for Rites of Passage work. John is a curious explorer and question asker. You'll here us talk about: To get to know John more and look into his offerings, connect with him on Facebook! Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show (https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate) Support the show

ep. #31 This conversation and episode is truly one of Mallika's favorite of all time. Lara Veleda Vesta is an author and illistrator, exploring dís-ability, rites of passage, ancestral mythology, folklore and the sacred creative. She lives with Myalgic Encephalomeylitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease caused by viruses and inflammation with an infectious trigger. Prior to her illness, Lara was a university professor teaching classes in English and writing and a PhD student in Philosophy and Religion. Lara's deep work and knowledge of integrating difficult initiatory experiences, expanded by her use of ritual, research and linguistics, help her blend a beautiful weaving of return to old ways, old knowing and the deep peace that is available to us all. Explored in this episode: Quotes from Lara: "We need each other's stories so we can know what's survivable." "What I have found useful is ritualizing every aspect of the process." Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show

Ep. #30 In today's episode, Mallika invites her friend, Elanne Kresser, to share a deep exploration of cultural healing and the hope for education that teaches our children to live within and honor the beautiful space we occupy, birthing a new paradigm of partnership, of tending and of caring for all beings. Mallika and Elanne have been friends since 2013 and have been in conversation with each other about many topics, from conscious parenting and healthy relating styles, to the current paradigm of "compulsory schooling" and examining or shifting cultural constructs. Elanne Kresser is devoted to the labor of birthing a world in which all voices, both human and otherwise, are honored. She has practiced in the Ordinary Mind School of Zen for two decades and directed The Dharma School for children for eight years, and her adult life has been dedicated to community-based, culturally-generative, earth-honoring education. She is a practitioner of ancestral and cultural healing and loves supporting others to reclaim their self-worth, life purpose, and sense of belonging. Her people hail from Bavaria, Bohemia, Jämtland, Sweden and England. Elanne Kresser's Website Peter Grey John Taylor Gatto "Weapons of Mass Instruction" By John Taylor Gatto Things we touch on in this episode: Quotes from Elanne: Wellness requires relationally (12 min) The ancestors are who hands us our culture (24) Education is ultimately the transmission of culture (25) Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show

ep. #29 Mallika explores and deepens into the framework of syncing our lives up with the phases of our menstrual cycles. She explains each of the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how they are mirrored by cycles in the natural world. Topics touched on: Spring/Follicular phase is a time for: Tending, watering, listening to your desires, brainstorming what's possible, loving and trusting with a young heart, feeling the energy of creation, acknowledging fruits of your labor that are starting to form. Summer/Ovulatory phase for: Taking action, finding support, inviting and collaborating, selling your boss (or yourself) on the new business plan, being with old conflict in a new way, enjoying yourself and following your pleasure. Autumn/Luteal phase: honoring what came to fruition, softening back into yourself, enjoying the bounty of your efforts, taking stalk of what didn't work, beginning to prepare for winter by recognizing where you need to conserve your energy or plan for more nourishment. Winter/bleed phase is a time for: resting, nourishment, releasing what needs to go, going within, writing down your dreams, letting go of attachments, healing, being. Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Support the show

ep. #28 Ashley talks with Abigail Heins, a fellow water woman and a deep feeler, weaver, and healer. This conversation was inspired by the cocreation of Ashley and Abigail to start a water prayer circle for women who are wanting to become mothers, which starts in May! Topics we touch on : Abigail is a womb guardian, a weaver, and a voice of the whales. Fertility, and the natural cycles of life has always been at the core of her passion and work. From teaching on natural birth control and womb blood empowerment, to sharing Ayurvedic breast massage and whale womb healings. Her offerings support people to root into the wisdom of their body and the wisdom of this earth. Intended to support the reclamation of our juicy, pulsing, sensual soul connection to life. Her current focus is to support the wombed ones prepare for conscious conception. To be anchored in their own vessels of love and indigenous roots in this earth, to birth the future generations of star children. You can check out her IG @whalewombweaving and her website ~ wombweaving.com Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Support the show

ep. #27 Mallika and Ashley dive into an area of Mallika's work that has sprung from her own healing journey - working with story, metaphor, myth and ancestral stories. Mallika and Ashley both share pieces of their own ancestral stories, how they honor the broader sense of self and working with the pain and discomfort they have been born to work with in their own stories. Mallika is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, currently living in North Carolina. While not practicing as a therapist, she is currently guiding women through re-membering ancestral wisdom, reclaiming their intuition and releasing patterns of self-inflicted pain. Mallika holds groups and individual sessions for moms to step into the unknown places with grounding resources, unconditional love and relational skills to lead them from fear and pain to whole, supported and strong ways of moving through the world. Through Mallika's therapeutic skills, knowledge of yogic philosophy and practices, and experiences/trainings in conscious mothering, she discovered a responsive approach to working with her clients. In that work she brings humor, love and the ability to stay with the difficulties that arise. She eases clients through the painful and scary places to generate nourishing support, deeply connected awareness, and to embody the blessings of their lineages. What we touch on: Read more about Myth Animism and My Ancestral Stories Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show

ep. #26 Ashley talks with Dr. Mia Hetenyi, a writer, ceremonialist, and grief doula. Their conversation weaves through many topics, with a continued thread of the power of the wild world to support our grief and lives. Topics we touch on : Dr. Mia Hetenyi is a grief doula for recovering humans. She serves as an inner guide, ceremonial facilitator and writer with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She has been an eternal student of all things related to the soul, psyche and the the devotional path of the Great Mother. Along with 25+ years of clinical experience, she has spent most of her life doing a deep dive into studying and practicing meditation, inner journey, ceremony and ritual, dream work and energy healing. After recovering herself from addictions and experiencing an awakening to her soul, she fused her knowledge together to create an innovative approach to healing trauma, codependency, addiction and most ailments connected to difficulty grieving...the root of so much of our modern day suffering. Dr. Hetenyi on Instagram Dr. Hetenyi's website. Resources referenced: The Sophia Code by Kaia Ra The Smell of Rain on Dust by Martin Prechtel Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Support the show (https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate) Support the show

ep. #25 Mallika welcomes her husband into a conversation about the trajectory of their 17 year relationship, particularly the elements that have supported authentic connection and getting through the dark times of disconnection. He speaks with humor and vulnerability about the reality of conscious parenting while working really hard to meet Mallika in a deep and loving marriage. The flow of the conversation going something like this: Hold Me TightLove LanguagesEnneagram EpisodeRIE parentingHidden Brain episode on marriage Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show

ep. #24 In this season episode we talk about how we can align ourselves with the energy of spring and ideas for creating a spring altar at home! References: Bronwyn's Instagram The Circle Round Book Mallika's Website https://www.thewildandwise.com Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Wild and Wise Instagram Support the show

ep. #23 Mallika has a conversation with Rui Liu ("Rae"), CEO and Founder of Grass People Tree, a tea company bringing the story of living tea and the wild, indigenous and ancient tea from her homeland in Southwest China. This deep conversation touches on holistic wellness, personal integrity and the joy of laughing and being together in a simple life. Topics we touch on: Grass People Tree website IG for Grass People Tree IG for Rui Wild and Wise Instagram Mallika's Website Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Support the show

ep. #22 In this episode, Ashley speaks with Aaron Schiller! Aaron is the founder of Launch Medicine and the host of the launch medicine podcast. He is focused on helping people find the sweet nectar in their life and business and get their vision out into the world in a healing way. Prior to starting Launch Medicine, Aaron coached founders and executives from small businesses to organizations such as Apple, Yale University, and Norcal Cannabis. Topics we dive into: Aaron’s information: Launch Medicine Website Launch Medicine Instagram Launch Medicine Facebook Launch Medicine Spotify Launch Medicine Apple Podcast Website https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate Ashley’s Instagram Ashley's Website Wild and Wise Instagram Support the show

ep. #21 In todays episode, Ashley interviews Tania Laisuna, David Coral, and Lorena Rodriguez. Tania and David call in from the Putumayo region of Columbia where they live, and work on a community project that fosters the continuation of ancestral knowledge and the transition to a more sustainable way of living. They weave an exploration of "buen vivir", an indigenous concept from South America that expands colonized perspective of wellness. This episode of full of beauty and life! We hope you enjoy :) This episode includes full translation in Spanish and English! ¡Este episodio incluye traducción completa en español e inglés! Topics we touch on: Their home, life and project: https://www.larealidad.org/ Instagram: @eslabon_la_realidad/ PayPal Donations to the land and Community Project! Nuh Jay Music: https://nuhjay.bandcamp.com/ Kun Music: https://soundcloud.com/kun-hilando-el-sonido ...................................................................... Ashley's website Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Water Mama Circle Mallika's website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art Process Support the show

ep. #20 In today's episode, Mallika shares a conversation she had back in early December with Amber Magnolia Hill. Amber shares a lot about her personal experience loosing her mother in a car accident 5 years ago. She graces us with her vulnerability and authentic emotional experience as we dive into what It means to loose someone so vital, how she continues to tend her relationship with her mother and the entwined relationship with life/death-tending and motherhood. Amber's Instagram Amber's website Mythic Medicine Amber's Podcast Medicine Stories Things we dive into in this episode: The Denial of Death by Earnest Becker The Belonging Podcast Atlantic Article The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake Rachelle Garcia Seliga Innate Traditions Inuit Morality Play book about parenting Elizabeth Kubler Ross Brené Brown podcast with David Kessler Ashley's website Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Parent Prayer Circle Mallika's website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art Process Support the show

ep. #19 In this episode Ashley talks with Cass Phelps about the process and potential for creating internal containers for healing and growth. Cass offers workshops throughout the world and conducts a private practice in Kauai, HI. His gift of insight allows him to assist his students in their Self Awakening and healing process; realizing their inspirations and full potential. Cass is a Somatic Movement therapist, certified Reiki Master, Sound Healing therapist and lifelong musician. He also creates movement performance works and is known to call on different forms of Art Therapy, dance and the innovative intelligence of play. His unique approach to sound, breath, movement and resting-stillness unifies the creative and healing arts together as one. A strong sense of humor and laid-back style help Cass to deliver the awakening transmission: “All Is Within.” In this episode you will here us talk about: Resources Mentioned: Cass's Website: https://awake-one.com/ The Gift Process: https://awake-one.com/gift-process Video of Cass teaching Biological Breath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Ppb-mnO30 Video of Cass teaching a spinal spiral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj1pdWmSwOc Ashley's website Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Parent Prayer Circle Mallika's website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art Process Support the show

ep. #18 Ashely and Mallika explore various pillars of wellness and how to bring them in during the winter months. Winter is not just a time of year where energy disappears, but actually there is a different kind of energy present and available to us. It's an energy of darkness - not like evil, but like the quiet, underbelly of life, the waters we were born from, the soft, warmth that we all need. Topics we cover: Ashely's Chinese Medicine teacher Bronwyn Ayla Jessica Prentice's cookbook Full Moon Feast Ashley's website Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Parent Prayer Circle Mallika's website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art Process Support the show

ep. #17 Stasha Ginsberg is a lover of depth and discovery. She is a published author and poet. She is also a storyteller, teacher, mother, dancer, musician, performer, tarot reader and facilitator of soulful writes of passage programs for youth and adults. Stasha is a midwife of story journeys. She perceives each human to be a wild matryoshka, or nesting doll, full of stories. She loves the creative process and its capacity to crack open a story and lead one on a rite of passage, mythic journey through the landscape of body, soul, place, longing, memory & imagination. Mallika and Stasha sat down to talk about the role the story can play in healing and creating wellness. Stasha shares about her personal initiation into healing work using story and we also dive deep into the layers of medicine that are available within the story of Vasilisa and Baba Yaga. Topics we touch one: - Story is the fabric of our humaness - "Spiritual enlightenment" ca actually be a bypass for doing the dark and deep work - The story that came knocking for Stasha - Connecting the personal and the mythic - Story activates parts of ourselves and a wholeness of self can emerge - The stories in our heads - Five Rhythms dance - Disney versions of old fairytales - Longterm work with one story - Vasilisa the Brave (meeting Baba Yaga) - Working for the elixir of life - This is a time to journey into the dark with Vasilisa and others - The time to do the work and the time to set that work down - The Individual call Into the forest - How grounding simple work is in times of great fear "How do we go to sleep and trust?" "Ultimately story just wants us to make sense out of what it means to be human." "Those stories speak louder from the heart than from how we see them or pick them apart" Fierce Feminine Divinities of Eurasia and Latin America Stasha wanted to make sure to add a piece about how to embody the work you do with a story. After letting a story live in you, finding a way to be witnessed in the embodiment of that story is a culmination or crescendo of that process. Listen to me reading Vasilisa's story (as written by Clarissa Pinkola Estes) In Episode 2 And I dive into it again in Ep. 12 Here is a link to Stasha's performance/monologue, the end piece of her work with Kirsten Wilson in Boulder, Co. ( Letting the Body Speak ) Kirsten's website Stasha's website: stockingstories.wordpress.com Stasha on Facebook: The Wild Matryoshka Stasha on Instagram: The Wild Matryoshka Support the show

ep. #16 John and Ashley recorded an emergent conversation for today's podcast episode. The conversation is packed with so much wisdom while still retaining a flow and easeful aliveness. There are SO many amazing quotable nuggets in this one. John Wolfstone is a storyteller, filmmaker, community organizer and a mentor for Rites of Passage work. John is a curious explorer and question asker. Here are some of the questions I (Mallika) hear being held in this conversation and the work that John is doing In the world: How do we do the work, the healing and rebuilding, that is here for us to do in this lifetime, and not get swept away into the anxiety of wanting to also see the results of the work right now? How can we move to the next stage of development from the adolescent type of maturity associated with the hyper-Individualism and our current definition of freedom? How can we actually find more freedom in "staying put" than in the flight of travel, or new relationships or careers? Topics we cover: The missing relationship with death What is Eros and how to connect with it What does it mean to rest Reclamation of our aliveness Rite of passage/ quest for Initiation Hyper-Individualism Relationship with place Polyamory and staying with one partner Loyalty and integrity Tamera Peace Research Center In Portugal When healed people start a community Healing self In relation to birth family Ancestor relationships bring down anxiety Recommendations for building relationship with ancestors Childhood trauma living in the lineage Wounds are the sacred cut Into the gift John's website: www.johnwolfstone.com Ashley's website Ashley's Instagram Ashley's Parent Prayer Circle Mallika's website Mallika's Instagram Mallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art Process Support the show