Ep. 2: In this episode, I share a rich conversation with Maitreya Wolf, a soul evolution mentor, tarot reader, and musician whose life and work are devoted to the spiritual power of Beauty, living the path of soul, and the wild earth. We explore: The qualities and stages of a soul initiation processRecognizing the link between our personal and collective evolution; becoming coherent and generative beings not only for ourselves, but for the greater field of consciousnessAccessing ou...

Welcome back to the podcast! It's been a 3-year evolutionary hiatus for The Wild Within, but it feels amazing to be back, ready to explore what is emerging at this point in time, sharing tools for elevating our consciousness and diving deeply into our medicine within. This season, you can expect solo shows and inspiring conversations with others in the consciousness movement, to help your journey to awakened and empowered living in these times. All my love!Kristen

Shadow Integration is a vital tool for integrating all aspects of ourselves in order to live with more vitality, wholeness, and self-awareness. In this solo show, we will explore:What shadow work is, and how our shadow forms in childhoodWhat happens when we ignore our shadow (or in Jungian terminology, repress our 'personal unconscious') The holographic nature of the universe, and how we can grow self-aware through seeing parts of ourselves projected out onto othersHealing the illus...

Ep . 25: In this solo episode, we explore the idea of our ego and personality as a "construct" that we have the power to shift in any given moment, and I share some tools for making real changes in your life.We explore:What constitutes what we think of as our personalityHow radical presence is connected to deep personal shiftsWhy our sense of self is an illusion - and how this is actually empoweringAccessing our limitless life force energy withinMoving. from mind-based to body-based beingDisc...

Ep. 24: In this solo episode, I dive into "3 I's" that have been on my mind lately: integration, intuition, and (beating) imposter syndrome. What integration is, and why it's so important to build into our lives after intense phases of personal growth How integration looks different for everyone Tapping in to find your best integration methodWorking through times of transition (with integration and intuition!)Connecting to your intuition as a grounding tool during times of chao...

Ep. 23: In this episode, we explore how facing ourselves fully with radical-self honesty can be the key to changing our habits, fulfilling our potential, and creating lasting change in our lives. We get into: My story of facing myself fully for (possibly!) the first time in my lifeHow I perpetuated unconscious habits of escapism until they all came out in the openThe inner knowing we have around whether we are truly living up to our potentialWhy grief and release can be an ess...

Ep. 22: What does it mean to walk a spiritual path? What does this mean for you? And how can spiritual practices help you move closer to your most authentic self and true nature? This episode dives into basically my favorite topic ever - the spiritual path. We explore:Why spirituality does not look the same for everyoneHow to cultivate your own unique spiritual practice and pathSome core essence qualities of the spiritual pathThe nature of soul and consciousnessQuesting for meaning and purpos...

Ep. 21: I wanted to share a bit of a personal update, as my past few months have been chock full of challenges, lessons, magic, darkness... and everything in between. On this solo episode, I dive into my own personal "dark night" (or as I like to say, total emotional unraveling over this past month in Mexico 😆), sitting with massive discomfort and surrendering to growth, my real experience of Tulum (hint: it's not what you see on Instagram) and basically getting my ass humbled AF ...

Ep. 20 - Today I'm sitting down with Nadia Munla, women's embodiment and intimacy coach, to discuss all things embodiment, sensuality, surrender, and feminine spirituality. We all know the importance of "slowing down" – but in a society designed to keep us spinning in our heads in "go-go-go" mode, it's a new form of empowerment to return home to our bodies and find our own truth and healing within. This episode is so potent for the times we are in right now – I highly recommend you give it at...

Ep. 18: In this solo show, I share some of the powerful tools I use with my clients and in my programs to help uncover and activate your True Self – and all of the purpose, power, and potential within you. In this episode we dive into: A glimpse into my monthly planning and review process What core values are and why they are so key on your journey to self-understandingHow to identify your unique set of core valuesConnecting with our inner child and the archetypes that live wit...

Ep. 17: Today's episode is all about unpacking your personality through the lens of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI.) Heidi is a personality psychologist, coach, and writer who helps people leverage personality psychology as a tool for self development. In this episode we dive into:How Heidi paved her own way in the field of personality psychology (it's not how you might expect!)What personality psychology is, and how it can help us live a better lifeThe origin of the MBTI and how...

Ep. 16: In this solo jam session, I'm coming to you from my childhood bedroom (literally!) to dive into some of the questions we can ask to understand more about our True Selves. We'll get into: Looking at the subconscious layers that get put on us as we grow through lifeUnpacking our belief systems and where they came fromA few of the key transition points that put me on the path to living as my True SelfSeveral tools to get in line with your guiding compassWhat core values and bel...

Ep. 15: Today's episode is all about reframing our notion that "hustle and struggle equals success" – and opening up to allow the ease and abundance that is our birthright. I sit down with Krystal Brandt an Ease Mentor and Intuitive Business Strategist who helps fast-paced go-getters to slow down and cultivate sustainable self-care practices to live a soul-aligned life. She shares her story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow her inner calling (spoiler alert: it wasn't a smooth an...

Ep. 13: Today's episode is a peek behind the scenes at my experience with ISTA – the International School of Temple Arts – immersing in a weeklong Shamanic Tantra and Sacred Sexuality training. I recorded this with Kacper, a soul brother I met on the ISTA journey, shortly after our training completed. I love this episode, because it's such an raw view into our experience in this sacred sexuality immersion, and the insights and transformations we received on all things shadow work, healing sha...

Ep. 11: Today's episode is a solo show where I dive into some of the most potent emotional release practices we can all use during these times (AKA - deal with our sh*t as gracefully as possible!) :) We'll dive into: What emotional energy really is, and why it's so important to keep it flowingThe difference between labeling our emotions and simply being with the energy of themThe effects that stressful times have on our sympathetic nervous system (and overall well-being) Moving from...

Ep. 10: Curious how quantum mechanics can inform us about how the world really works, and how we can apply quantum principles to expand our own lives? Today's conversation with theoretical physicist and philosopher Thad Roberts is an illuminating look at the nature of reality, and a riveting glimpse into his journey working with NASA, masterminding the infamous moon rock caper, and dedicating his life to exploring the mysteries of modern physics and bringing Einstein's Intuition to life.In th...

Ep. 8: Today I peel back the layers of what really goes into designing a creative, location-independent life. I share my story of becoming a nomad 10 years ago, the path I carved to create a sustainable nomadic lifestyle, my spiritual entrepreneur journey, and the lessons/tips you can take away to step boldly on the unique path of your heart! We'll dive into:Why I moved abroad, and what I dove into firstThe role of intuition in deepening your journeyThe mindset shift around time and income th...

Ep. 6: Have you ever experienced a state of pure flow, where life seems to unfold beyond your mind's perceived possibilities? In this solo episode, I dive into how synchronicity, intuition, and surrender have served as the foundations for my spiritual and nomadic journey – sharing bits and pieces of lessons learned in my last 10 years of traveling, dancing through ideas including: The difficulties of living in a cerebral-based society (and how to cope) What actually helps build intu...

Ep. 4: Do you believe that your intelligence, skills, and talents are static and fixed – or do you perceive your abilities in a growth-oriented, dynamic way? Today's episode is all about the beliefs we hold about ourselves and our minds - and how this not only impacts, but directly creates our experience of life! In this solo show, I discuss: The difference between fixed and growth mindset, and qualities of eachHow our beliefs about ourselves directly affect our experienceHow each m...