On her 38th birthday, Monica reflects on life’s seasons—from teen years to motherhood—and reclaims her personal well-being with intention. She invites listeners to embrace longevity, screen-free rituals, and soulful retreats as acts of self-love. Discover why winter is the perfect time to unplug, realign, and connect with your child.

Monica ditches her desk and records this podcast episode on the go, inviting her community into co-creation. She shares fresh updates—from 2026 retreats to mindful travel services—and asks: what do you need most right now? Tune in, feel inspired, and help shape the future of Wanderwild Family Retreats and Wand(HER)wild together.

In this heartfelt episode, Monica sits down with Marescence guide Kate Seaton to explore the deep identity shifts of motherhood. They discuss matrescence, storytelling as healing, and how honoring our lived experiences as mothers can be an act of radical self-love, remembrance, and collective feminine wisdom.

In a world of rushed itineraries and overpacked schedules, mindful family travel invites us to slow down, connect, and be present. This blog explores how intentional planning, meaningful reflection, and honoring everyone's needs—especially your own—can transform summer travel into a soulful experience rooted in presence, connection, and self-discovery.

In this inspiring conversation, Monica reconnects with movement teacher Tommie Burch to explore intuitive fitness, Pilates fusion, and the power of feeling strong in motherhood. They share personal stories, wellness practices, and how reclaiming strength—physically and emotionally—can shift everything. A must-listen for moms craving alignment, vitality, and self-expression.

In this entry, Monica reflects post-Mother’s Day with realistic gift giving ideas designed to support—not overwhelm—moms. From spring cleaning services to solo time and self-advocacy, it’s a refreshing look at what mothers actually want: ease, presence, and practical joy. Perfect for any season of motherhood, and any time of the year.

In this entry, we explore the concept of TimeMOMagement—an intentional, realistic approach to time that honors the chaos of motherhood while reclaiming your personal pace. Discover how to shift from overwhelm to peace, and walk away with powerful mindset shifts that help you manage motherhood without losing yourself.

This Beltane-inspired entry explores the heart-opening power of cacao, the wisdom of Taurus season, and the sensual awakening of spring. Through ritual, memory, and sensory meditation, mothers are invited to reconnect with presence, pleasure, and the wild feminine. A gentle call to bloom—right here, right now—with joy and intention.

In this Earth Day reflection, Monica explores parenting in an era of disinformation. She shares insights on teaching kids research, critical thinking, respectful debate, and environmental stewardship to raise conscious, resilient humans who can honor and protect our planet. Read her reflections and practical tips here.

Monica is joined with Lucia Oliveira to explore how challenges like postpartum depression, business loss, and a parent’s health scare led Lucia to discover the transformative healing of breathwork. Explore this inspiring guide for mothers seeking reconnection with their inner light, emotional healing, and deeper embodiment in motherhood through breath.

Monica shares her transformative experience with an energetic home cleansing ritual inviting readers to reconnect with their space, release stagnant energy, and embrace seasonal shifts. It's a grounding reminder that sacred rituals can spark powerful changes—without the overwhelm of deep cleaning.

Monica reflects on life after leaving her corporate job and shares the latest offerings from Wanderwild Family Retreats, including summer retreats, private group retreats, custom family travel planning, and virtual community events.

Discover how to create meaningful full moon rituals with your children. Learn how moon water, altars, and intention setting can help you connect with nature, build family bonds, and inspire mindful parenting through intentional rituals that honor natural rhythms.

Monica is joined with Sarah Harmon, therapist and School of MOM founder, to explore how mothers can reconnect with their inner voice, regulate their nervous systems, and mother themselves mindfully. Through personal story and professional insight, Sarah shares healing tools for thriving in modern motherhood.

This blog offers a glimpse into a recent Wand(HER)wild virtual breathwork session, designed as a nurturing pause for mothers amidst the busyness of life. Through simple breath practices and affirmations, readers are guided to release what no longer serves them and welcome renewal, fresh beginnings, and inner calm.

Spring invites busy families to slow down, reconnect, and find magic outdoors. Discover four simple, screen-free activities — from outdoor meals to backyard campfires — that create meaningful family moments. Embrace the chaos, nurture connection, and celebrate the beauty of nature together with these easy outdoor ideas.

Explore how cycle syncing supports hormone balance, boosts energy, and deepens self-awareness. Functional health expert Stefanie Adler shares practical strategies for tuning into your body’s natural rhythms through food, rest, and mindset. Learn how aligning with your menstrual cycle or moon phases can enhance wellness, motherhood, and daily life.

In this reflective episode, Monica explores themes of feminine transformation during eclipse season, sparked by a breathwork experience where she embodied the symbolism of the snake. She invites mothers to shed outdated patterns, embrace renewal, and connect more deeply with their intuition through breathwork, rituals, nature, and soulful practices.

Monica guides listeners through the concept of “womb wisdom”—the womb as a source of intuition, creativity, and inner guidance—offering reflection prompts and meditative practices to help mothers reconnect with their innate knowing.

Monica shares how her multicultural, multi-religious family celebrates spring through mindful, inclusive traditions that honor the season's themes of renewal and rebirth. Drawing from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and earth-based practices, she offers simple rituals that foster connection, gratitude, and environmental awareness for families raising globally-minded children.