Have you ever imagined yourself living off grid? What if I told you wildness is actually about dancing with paradox, about holding the tension between chaos and control, life and death, joy and sorrow? Our guest today, Elka Wilder, spent 23 years living off-grid in a New Mexico canyon, and she's got a take on wildness that'll make you rethink everything. In this episode, Elka is going to help us explore how living close to nature can teach us to navigate different paradoxes, heal our relationship with ourselves, and tap into the power of our own voices. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll take you through: - A unique definition of "wild" that embraces life's paradoxes - How living in nature can heal body image issues and transform self-perception - The power of voice activation and sound healing in personal growth - Insights into writing a memoir and cookbook based on off-grid living experiences - Practical tips for incorporating rewilding practices into modern life - Honest discussions about mother-daughter relationships and physical limitations - Inspiring ideas for creating intentional communities and becoming an elder And so much more!

Elka Wilder lived completely off-grid in a New Mexico river canyon for 23 years, where she found her voice, taught wild foods and ReWilding workshops, led sweat lodge ceremonies, wild women's gatherings and vision quests, taught homesteading skills, and held compassionate space for hundreds of people from all over the world. Her mission is to support people and especially women, in accessing and expressing their full spectrum selves through connection to Earth, Other, and Cosmos. She believes that this work has the capacity to alchemize grief, nourish our bodies, homes, and communities, and heal the wounds of generational trauma.

You can check out her offerings at: http://www.elkawilder.com/

and visit her Substack at http://elkawilder.substack.com/

She currently works as a private chef, Singing Sound Bath facilitator, and voice activation coach and is soon to be embarking on a quest to co-create the Eco-Village of her dreams.

Are you tired of feeling like your body is working against you? In today’s episode, Aimee Takaya challenges the common belief that our bodies are simply worn out or broken. Instead, she presents a revolutionary perspective: what if that nagging back pain or persistent neck tension is actually your body's way of sending you an urgent message? Prepare to shift your perspective as Aimee unravels the mystery behind chronic tension and pain, offering insights that could transform your relationship with your body and potentially alleviate years of discomfort. In this podcast episode, Aimee Takaya takes us through: - Our body's innate intelligence. - Debunking the "bad body part" myth. - The mind-body connection. - The power of proper rest in addressing chronic pain. - Hanna Somatic Education and its potential benefits. - How our bodies might be signaling issues with environmental stressors. - The importance of movement and touch. - Practical tips for listening to your body. - Transforming your relationship with your body. - Teaser for the next episode: "Why it's hard to pause." And so much more!

Follow Aimee Takaya on: IG : @aimeetakaya Facebook : Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at www.freeyoursoma.com

Embracing our innate birthing wisdom can lead to profound healing and empowerment for both mothers and babies.

Today, I have Catalina Clark with me, and she shares her journey from traditional midwifery to supporting women who are interested in free birth, challenging conventional notions about childbirth along the way.

So, whether you're expecting, curious about alternative birth practices, or interested in women's health, this conversation will offer you fresh perspectives on one of life's most fundamental experiences: childbirth.

In this podcast episode, Catalina takes us through:

- Who she is as a midwife of healing.

- What is Freebirthing?

- Exploration of birth as a somatic experience.

- Distinction between a "midwife of healing" and traditional licensed midwifery

- Her personal birth experiences and somatic journey.

- Physiological aspects of birth.

- The importance of completing healing cycles.

- The changing landscape of birth practices.

- The legal aspects of midwifery and birth support in different states.

And so much more!