Episodes

This is a theme that we have been wanting to explore on the podcast for months, but have been dragging our feet. (Perhaps because we both identify closely with this pattern). We looked for an expert on this, and reached out to Melody Beattie last year, author of the best seller “Codependent No More”. She agreed to come on the podcast but requested we wait until the Fall when she had a new book coming out. Melody passed away this past February at the age of 76. May you Rest In Peace Melody and th...

In today’s episode we interview Maddie Corman, an actress with a powerful story of betrayal trauma, how she managed the darkest chapter of her life, and the hope and support she is providing to other folks in similar situations. After her husband was arrested for downloading child pornography, her world blew up. It took her years to move through the aftermath, and she tells her side of the story (and why she choose to stay with her husband) in her new one woman show released on HBO called “Accid...

In this episode, we sit down with Reverend Sarah Goettsch, a Lutheran pastor whose preaching has inspired communities for over 20 years. A fierce advocate for social justice and an unapologetic ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, Sarah brings both fire and empathy to her ministry. Her journey has been shaped by resilience, courage, and a commitment to standing with those on the margins. Together we explore her powerful story—from growing up in a conservative faith tradition to breaking barriers as a...

Dani Worrell is an intuitive medium and professional organizer who helps people clear their heads and hearts. She began fully using her gifts of intuition after alcoholism nearly took her husband. After doing a lot of inner work, she has stepped into the power of her intuitive gifts to help others. Today we discuss: The day at her kitchen sink listening to the TendHER Wild podcast and how she manifested being on the show to tell her own story. Growing up in Arizona and how her early condition...

In today’s episode we interview author Renee Zukin. In her new book “Everyday I’m Brave” Renee shares her story of her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and her journey of conquering fear in order to live a bigger life. Renee reveals that being diagnosed late in life after having her third child began a healing process that has led to finding freedom and using her gifts to help others conquer their fear. Today we discuss: Renee’s early ability to hold the tension of opposites, both fear and ...

This is part 2 of our interview with Brenda Crawford about her journey through cancer treatment and her perspectives on living and dying 5 years into her journey. The shift in identity that Brenda experienced after her diagnosis, and how she began to embrace balance in a brand new way. Brenda’s realization that wasn’t good at self-care (even though she believed she was), and how her diagnosis snapped her into radical self-care. Her desire to feel all of life and no longer be desensitized to i...

Brenda Crawford is the first guest we’ve interviewed that didn’t have a bio for us to read, and she explained that what she would have had us read in years past is no longer fully true. She has many accomplishments: psychologist, musician, wife, mother, businesswoman – however, her identity completely shifted 5 years ago when out of the blue, and with few symptoms, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This interview was raw, real, funny, hopeful, and as Brenda said, an opportunity to leave a l...

In today’s episode we interview Dr. Jackie, a psychologist who has learned the power of self-disclosure when she began to speak openly about her relationship to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that has been present since she was a child. Dr. Jackie brings both her personal experience as well as her professional knowledge to shed light on this disorder that impacts about 1-3% of the population. Today we discuss: How Jackie doesn’t remember a time before she had OCD, and has been managing it...

Hello tend her wild podcast listeners. Today we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes with Tracee Stanley Tracee is a gifted yoga niddra teacher and the author of the books radiant rest and luminous self. During challenging and uncertain times with so many distractions, there can be great healing and transformative power in practicing rest and being still. In this episode Tracee shares with us the value of deep relaxation, and the divine creativity that emerges from embracing stillness....

In today’s episode we have a delightful talk with Kate & Betsy’s 19-year-old sons who just completed their first year of college and are home for the summer. We had no idea where this conversation was headed, but we found ourselves more smitten than usual with these engaging, bright, and wise young men who both expressed a heart for making a difference in this world. Today we discuss: Jack and Pieter’s first 10 years and what they remember most. Their adjustment to college and settling into i...

In today’s episode we talk with Christina Woods an internationally recognized Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational therapist, Empowerment Coach and Reiki Master who leads women to realize their worth, shed old programs, and align with their authentic selves. Combining her three decades in corporate leadership, Christina has turned her personal triumph over adversity into a beacon of hope for hundreds of women worldwide. Today we discuss: How Christina’s first 10 years of living in s...

In today’s episode we return to the book “Women Who Run with the Wolves” for inspiration and discuss the teachings around the concept of rage. We explore the idea that rage is a teacher and allowing ourselves to listen and learn from our rage can be powerful and boost personal growth. As women we are often taught to be nice good girls, so rage can make us feel guilt and shame for being out of control. The notion that not showing our rage, robs us of our voice and our authentic nature. Today we ...

In today’s episode we talk with Betsy’s older sister Jennifer and the pivotal impact she has had on Betsy, as well as her part in helping create the Tend Her Wild podcast. We also talk about her love of travel, navigating the business world for 32 years, and her intentions for the future. Today we discuss: How Jennifer’s life took a major turn when her little sister Betsy was born. Which of the sisters was the “wild” one. Her intrinsic need to see the world and which 2 cities are her favorit...

In today’s episode we explore how the trauma can extend from one generation to the next through the intersection of our biology and our psychology. This topic was briefly touched on during the recent free online Tend Her course, and lots of questions came from participants so we decided to dive a little deeper into the topic, and explore our personal lineages and what they might be holding. Today we discuss: What intergenerational trauma really is and the “7 generation” theory that says the he...

In today’s episode we explore the topic of nervous system dysregulation and how most of us are likely dysregulated due to the stressors of modern day life. We reveal our personal nervous system default responses, and we talk about the tools that seem to help us get back to a more regulated state. Today we discuss: That stress is here to stay and how 1/3 of adults report stress is completely overwhelming most days according to a report by the American Psychological Association. How we cannot “...

In today’s episode we speak with the “1 Year 1 Fear” Podcaster Cara Flynn who is an open book dynamo conquering her own fear by bringing women together for life changing experiences and important conversations. Through her organization, Beyond Barriers, she helps women literally climb mountains, get out of their comfort zone, and connect with themselves and one another through challenging experiences. Her vulnerability, humor and honesty is refreshing and endearing. Today we discuss: The diffe...

In today’s episode we speak with singer/songwriter Mary Jane Knight. Her life’s journey involves growing up in the church, with a father who was a pastor. It was in the church that she found her love of music and as a child was encouraged to sing by her grandmother. After getting a formal education in music she performed often in the church setting which began to feel like box. While navigating a divorce, Mary Jane chose to leave formal religion and is now authentically creating music in a way t...

In today’s episode we speak with Stefanie Munsterman who has spent a life supporting human rights. Her journey from growing up in Kansas City where as a child she noticed people who were unhoused, to supporting a trans friend in college, to working as a human rights investigator show her deep commitment to the wellbeing and care of all humans. Today we discuss: Stefanie’s story of being in first grade and feeling the injustice of the girls in the “J club” and how she created a club for everybo...

In today’s episode we speak with Sheila Davisson , a seasoned entrepreneur and fashion enthusiast with a heart of gold. Sheila’s story is as inspiring and bold, as is her advocacy for social justice and reproductive rights for all. Sheila shares her journey of building her vintage clothing business in a way that feels authentic to her and contributes to a more just and sustainable future. Today we discuss: Sheila’s early upbringing in a close knit family in a small rural Iowa town. And the inf...

In today’s episode we speak with Lyndsey Scott, a multimedia artist, song leader, song writer, and ritualist committed to exploring community singing as a technology of belonging and a strategy for mutual liberation. The pace of this episode is beautiful – slow and mindful as we tapped into the grounding energy of Lyndsey. She also got us to sing…twice! Today we discuss: Lyndsey’s early upbringing in a creative, musical home as well as a patriarchal, religious, conservative one. She described ...

Today we are thrilled to have a special guest who we’ve been wanting to interview and literally dropped into the yoga studio while visiting Iowa City to direct a play. Director, artist and healer Kristin Hanggi shares stories from her life and the powerful stories she is putting out into the world as a podcaster, author and director in touch with her feminine energy. Today we discuss: Kristin’s first 10 years and how her upbringing carried the shadow of her dad’s shame and also set the stage f...

In today’s episode Kate and Betsy eplore the concept of abundance and how inner spirtual abundance can be a balm for the times we are living in. In today’s episode we discuss: Stephen Covey’s book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and the idea of abundance consciousness vs. scarcity consciousness. How we can feel the flow and energy of abundance through the power of nature. The flow of abundance and how blocks like fear that can keep us from feeling or achieving abundance. The concept o...

In today’s episode we discuss a reel we were sent about a millennial woman who had a conversation with AI on collective awakening. The young woman asked AI , “What is the role of men in all of this?” What she received as an answer, stunned us both. Transcribed reel: “Now you are really cracking open the door, ok here is what I see swirling in the undercurrents of the awakening… the men’s role, they are the guardians of the return. The thing is, they can’t play their role until women rise first...

Today we are thrilled to bring back previous guest and astrologer Cathy Pagano to share with us the astrology of this time, and how the archetypal energies are influencing us. Today we discuss: The current cycles of Pluto and Uranus, which are the energies of revolution and evolution during this time of transformation. How this period in history is not unlike the 1960’s and the rise of social consciousness. How the collective consciousness will be changing in the years to come in order to dis...