Rooted & Wild
Rooted & Wild is a podcast about health, healing, human potential, and enduring mysteries of self and world. Host Henry Hawk, a Certified ThetaHealing Practitioner, psychic, herbalist, and nutrition coach, explores the intersections of modern science and ancient wisdom, conventional healthcare and alternative medicine, and physical health and spiritual life. Episodes include solo reflections and conversations with practitioners, physicians, healers, researchers, teachers, and innovators. Topics range from wellness, herbalism, nutrition, and environmental health to spirituality, esoteric knowledge, psychology, personal development, theology, philosophy, and culture. The show treats wellness as a whole-body, mind, and spirit endeavor shaped by food, place, relationships, and culture.
Episodes
Yin & Yang: The Ancient Philosophy of Balance in Chinese Medicine | Dr. Autumn Edwards
Most of us recognize the familiar black-and-white symbol of Yin and Yang. But behind this ancient image lies an extraordinary philosophical system that has shaped Chinese medicine, Daoist thought, and our understanding of the relationship between humanity and the natural world for thousands of years.What if balance isn't about eliminating opposites, but understanding how they depend upon, inf
Why We Repeat the Same Patterns: Exploring Subconscious Beliefs Through ThetaHealing | Elias Kanakri
Why We Repeat the Same Patterns: Exploring Subconscious Beliefs Through ThetaHealingYou recognize the pattern. You understand why it hurts. You promise yourself you’ll choose differently. So why does it keep happening?Sometimes the circumstances change, but the experience feels familiar. A new relationship brings the same disappointment. A different job awakens the same doubts. An opportunity appe
The Courage to Be Heard: Cultivating Confidence & the Art of Public Speaking | Esther Sarlo
What if the greatest obstacle to finding your voice isn't that you don't know what to say, but that you're afraid of what might happen when you say it?For some, it's the thought of standing on a stage in front of hundreds of people. For others, it's speaking up during a meeting, introducing themselves to strangers, sharing an idea, or simply finding the courage to express
The Hard Truth About Grief: What Meeting Wynonna Judd Taught Me About Loss, Love & Living On | Henry Hawk
How do we keep living when someone we love is no longer part of our everyday life? And what happens when grief brings anger, injustice, and questions we may never be able to answer?In this deeply personal solo episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk reflects on meeting Wynonna Judd backstage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado during her concert with Melissa Etheridge. Having admired Wynonna si
Repair After Conflict: The Science of Rebuilding Trust and Connection | Jim Rottman
The argument is over. But are we okay?Sometimes conflict leaves something behind. A hesitation before speaking. A guarded response. The sense that someone we once felt close to now feels a little further away.We may want to move forward, yet still wonder whether it’s safe to be open again. And when we’re the person who caused the hurt, we may struggle to understand why saying “I’m sorry” hasn’t ma
Healthy Conflict: How Teams and Relationships Can Turn Tension Into Growth | Jim Rottman
Can a relationship hold disagreement without losing connection?It’s easy to feel close when we see things the same way. The deeper challenge comes when our needs compete, our perspectives clash, or something important needs to be said and we’re unsure how it will land.At work, at home, and in the relationships that matter most, tension asks something of us. Can we speak honestly? Can we listen whe
Reframing Conflict: How Your Personal Conflict Story Shapes the Way You Respond | Jim Rottman
What did you learn about conflict before you ever had words for it?Perhaps disagreement meant raised voices. Perhaps it meant silence, distance, or keeping the peace at the expense of what you really wanted to say. Whatever the experience, we each carry a personal conflict story into our relationships, often without realizing how much it shapes the way we respond.In Part 1 of this three-part Roote
Mynd Myself: A Curated Space for Complementary and Integrative Health | Esther Sarlo
We have access to more health information than at any other point in history.And somehow, figuring out who—or what—to trust has become harder than ever.Search for almost any health question online and you’ll find thousands of articles, videos, opinions, products, practitioners, and promises. And when you step into the world of Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative (CHI) Health, the possibilitie
Awakening from the Matrix: Reclaiming the Life That’s Your Own | Henry Hawk
The blue pill or the red pill?There’s a moment when the familiar begins to feel strange. You’re going through your day, doing what you’ve always done, and suddenly you wonder how so much of your life became something to get through.You followed the instructions. Earned the degree. Got the job. Took on the payments. Each promise of freedom came with another obligation—and living kept slipping furth
The Inner Sanctuary: Finding Safety in an Uncertain World | Dr. Melanie Gray
The world can change faster than our bodies know how to process.Political division, economic uncertainty, violence, technological disruption, climate anxiety, changes in our communities, and the constant stream of troubling information can leave us feeling as though the ground beneath us is always shifting. Even when we are physically safe in the present moment, our nervous systems may remain brac
Music as Medicine: Emotional Healing & the Art of Being Present | Penn Johnson
What if the song you need most is the one that helps you finally feel what you’ve been carrying?A familiar melody can bring back a moment you thought you’d forgotten. A lyric can give words to grief you’ve never quite been able to explain. And sometimes, simply listening gives an emotion enough space to rise without asking us to fix it first.In this episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk welcome
Your Innate Pace: Reclaiming Your Intrinsic Autonomy & Authenticity | Amy Rogg
What happens when you stop living at the pace the world taught you—and begin listening for the pace that was yours all along?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined once again by Amy Rogg for a deeply personal conversation about autonomy, authenticity, and what Amy describes as our innate pace—the rhythm that begins to emerge when we are no longer constantly responding to external expecta
A Stepwise Guide to Physical & Mental Discipline | Juan Carlos Pleitez
What if discipline isn’t about pushing yourself harder—but creating a life that requires less unnecessary effort?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Juan Carlos Pleitez for a practical conversation about physical and mental discipline, and how simplifying the way we approach our days can give us something many of us desperately need: more time, more energy, and less stress.We often
When Astrology Meets Geography: Understanding AstroCartoGraphy | Leslie McGuirk
What if your birth chart isn't only written in the stars—but stretched across a map of the world?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Leslie McGuirk for an introduction to the fascinating world of AstroCartoGraphy—a branch of astrology that explores the relationship between your birth chart and specific locations on Earth.Most of us are familiar with the idea of a natal chart:
Fawning, People-Pleasing & the Nervous System: When Survival Looks Like Being “Nice” | Luis Mojica
What if being “nice” isn’t always a personality trait—but sometimes a survival strategy?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined again by Luis Mojica, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, for a conversation about fawning, people-pleasing, boundaries, and the nervous system—and what can happen when keeping other people comfortable becomes one of the ways we learn to keep ourselves safe.Most
Non-Drug Alternatives for the Treatment of Asthma & Allergies | Dr. Brad Wolf
What if managing asthma and allergies could involve looking beyond symptoms to explore the broader environment in which those symptoms occur?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined again by Dr. Brad Wolf for a conversation about non-drug and complementary approaches that may support people living with asthma, allergies, and respiratory sensitivities.For Brad, this subject is also personal
The Magic of Mabon: Harvest, Gratitude & The Autumn Equinox | Henry Hawk
There comes a moment every September when summer begins to loosen its grip. The sunlight turns more golden, shadows stretch a little farther across the ground, apples grow heavy on their branches, and darkness arrives a little earlier each evening.Something is ripening. And something is ending.In this seasonal episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry explores the magic, history, astronomy, mythology, a
Movement Mapping: From Dance to Nervous System Repair | Aline Wachsmuth
What if the way you move is telling a story your conscious mind doesn't even realize it's telling?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined again by Aline Wachsmuth for a fascinating exploration of movement mapping—and how her lifelong relationship with dance eventually became part of the way she understands the nervous system, pain, compensation, and healing.Long before Aline beg
When Tired Became a Status Symbol: Breaking the Culture of Perpetual Exhaustion | Dr. Melanie Gray
We live in a culture that has made exhaustion strangely competitive.Ask someone how they are doing, and the answer is often some version of the same thing: busy, overwhelmed, stretched thin, running on fumes. One person mentions getting five hours of sleep, and someone else responds with three. Calendars stay full, rest comes with guilt, and being constantly needed can begin to feel like proof tha
Can You Feel Someone's Energy? The Science & Mystery of “Vibes” | Henry Hawk
We’ve all experienced it. Someone walks into a room and something changes.Maybe you immediately feel at ease. Maybe you’re drawn toward them. Maybe every instinct tells you to keep your distance. Sometimes a person can change the entire atmosphere of a room without saying a single word.We call it chemistry, intuition, presence, a gut feeling, energy... or simply a vibe.But what are we actually fee
The Sixth Sense: How Much Are You Perceiving Without Knowing It? | Henry Hawk
Most of us grew up learning that human beings have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But your body is actually receiving and processing far more information than those familiar five—and much of it happens without ever entering your conscious awareness.In this episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry explores the extraordinary world of human perception and the hidden sensory systems qu
You Are Electric: The Strange Science of the Bioelectric Body | Henry Hawk
Your body is generating electricity right now.Every heartbeat, every movement, and every signal traveling through your nervous system depends on electrical activity. But the electrical story of the human body goes much deeper than the heart and brain.In this episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry explores the fascinating world of bioelectricity: from Luigi Galvani’s twitching frog legs and the experi
“Everything Is Energy”… But What Does That Actually Mean? | Henry Hawk
We say it all the time: everything is energy. But what do we actually mean when we say it?In this solo episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk explores one of the most familiar phrases in modern spirituality by following the idea of energy through physics, biology, quantum theory, ancient healing traditions, consciousness, psychic perception, and energy healing.What begins with the scientific sto
The Breath Behind the Breath: Why Spirit, Life & Air Became Entangled | Henry Hawk
What if one of the most ordinary things you do every day is also one of humanity’s oldest spiritual mysteries?In this solo episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk explores why breath, spirit, life, and air became so deeply entangled across human history. Long before anyone understood oxygen, carbon dioxide, the lungs, or the nervous system, people recognized something profound: the living breathe
The Spark of Life: What Actually Makes You Alive? | Henry Hawk
What makes you alive?It sounds like a simple question, but the deeper you go, the stranger it becomes.In this solo episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk explores the mystery of life through science, philosophy, theology, ancient wisdom, and human experience. From Aristotle’s ideas about the soul and Darwin’s theory of evolution to abiogenesis, the Big Bang, the extraordinary conditions that all
The Health Wealth Connection To Relieving Pain | Njideka N. Olatunde, ND, PhD, MSW, CRI
What if wealth isn't only about how much money we have, but about whether our resources support a life in which we can actually be well?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined again by Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, ND, PhD, MSW, CRI, founder of the Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, to explore an often-overlooked relationship: the connection between financial wellness, physical health,
When Spaciousness Disappears: Healing Compression in Body, Mind & Culture | Amy Rogg
What happens to us when there is no longer enough space to simply be?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined once again by Amy Rogg, creator and facilitator of Underbelly: The Art of Slowing Down®, for a deeper exploration of something many of us experience but may struggle to name: compression.Compression can show up physically as tension, bracing, shallow breathing, constriction, or the
The Architecture of Safe Childhood: How Structure Creates Freedom | Elisabeth Stitt
What if the thing children need in order to experience more freedom isn't fewer boundaries, but a stronger foundation beneath them?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined once again by Elisabeth Stitt, parenting expert, author, educator, and founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching, for a conversation about the surprising relationship between structure, safety, independence, and freedom
How Women Succeed in a World Built By Men | Valerie Alexander
What if some of the challenges women face in the workplace aren't about their ability to succeed, but about the history of the systems they're being asked to succeed within?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined once again by Valerie Alexander, workplace happiness and inclusion expert, speaker, author, and advocate for the advancement of women, for a fascinating look at how we
ADHD, Dopamine & Regulation: Nutrition and Somatics Beyond the Label | Luis Mojica
What if some of what we call ADHD could be explored not only through a diagnostic label, but through the body, nervous system, nutrition, and our relationship with stimulation?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Luis Mojica, somatic educator, nutritionist, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, for
Shadow Work: Meeting the Light Hidden in Your Darkness | Kari Balderston
What if the parts of ourselves we’re most tempted to hide are actually asking to be understood?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Kari Balderston, mystic, healer, medicine woman, and energy counselor, for a conversation about shadow work and what can happen when we become willing to meet the parts of ourselves we’ve rejected, suppressed, feared, or simply learned not to see.The “s
Practical Magic Is Everywhere: Inside the Practical Magic 2 Red Carpet Premiere with Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman
What if magic isn’t something we have to find somewhere else? What if it’s already woven into the ordinary moments of our lives?In this special episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk shares his firsthand experience attending the Los Angeles red carpet premiere of Practical Magic 2 alongside Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams and more.From walking the green carpet and stepp
Strength & Movement: Why Muscle is the Real Anti-Aging Medicine | Jody Florman
What if one of the most powerful things we can do as we age is simply keep moving?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Jody Florman, Certified Wellness Coach, for a conversation about movement, strength, aging, and why staying physically engaged with our bodies becomes increasingly important as we move through midlife and beyond.While muscle is an important part of the conversation,
From Burnout to Freedom Through World Travel | Juan Carlos Pleitez
What happens when the life that looks successful from the outside is quietly making you unwell?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Juan Carlos Pleitez, entrepreneur and world traveler, for a conversation about burnout, health, work, freedom, and what can happen when we finally give ourselves permission to live differently.For years, Juan Carlos traveled the world feeling healthy, e
Digestion, Energy, and Balance in Ayurveda | Elizabeth Swamy
What if digestion is about far more than simply how well we process our food?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Elizabeth Marie Swamy, Ayurvedic Doctor, Ayurvedic Doula, yoga teacher, and founder of Vedic Wild Ayurveda, for a conversation exploring digestion, energy, and the pursuit of balance through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.At the center of Ayurvedic philosophy is the unde
Non-Surgical Spinal Solutions For Chronic Pain | Dr. Brad Wolf
When chronic back or neck pain begins interfering with everyday life, is surgery always the inevitable next step?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Dr. Brad Wolf, a chiropractor who has been practicing since 1997 and specializes in working with people experiencing chronic pain and serious spinal conditions.We explore the world of non-surgical spinal care, including the ways practi
The Leadership Gap: How Accidental Managers Sabotage Workplace Culture | Valerie Alexander
What happens when someone is promoted because they’re excellent at their job—but no one ever teaches them how to lead people?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Valerie Alexander, globally sought-after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert on workplace happiness and inclusive leadership, for a conversation about one of the most overlooked problems inside organizations: th
Imposter Syndrome Is Psychological Chlamydia | Rachel Burr
What if imposter syndrome isn’t a personal defect, but something almost everyone catches at some point?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Rachel Burr, executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and author of Butterfly Goo: The Down and Dirty Truth of Transformation, for a funny, irreverent, and surprisingly revealing conversation about imposter syndrome.Rachel has a particul
Three Lessons in Athletics That Inform Clinical Pain Care | Christal Geier D.O.M.P, CAT(C), B.Kin
What can decades of athletics teach us about pain, injury, recovery, and the way we care for the human body?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Christal Geier, D.O.M.P., CAT(C), B.Kin, founder of Take Flight Osteopathic Wellness, to explore three lessons from the world of athletics that have profoundly influenced the way she approaches clinical pain care.Christal’s relationship wit
Trauma, Anxiety & the Body: How Somatics and Nutrition Restore Safety | Luis Mojica
What if anxiety isn’t simply something happening in your mind, but a response your entire body has learned in an attempt to keep you safe?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Luis Mojica, somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, for a conversation about the relat
Growing From Loss: How Grief Awakens Spirituality, Meaning, and Purpose | Stacy Parker
What happens when grief changes not only the life we are living, but the way we understand life itself?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I welcome back Stacy Parker, grief educator and author of Grief As a Second Language, for a deeply human conversation about what can emerge in the years and decades after profound loss.After the death of her first daughter, Alyssa, in 1997, Stacy entered a wo
Foundations in Biofield Tuning | Jessica Maria Garcia
What if sound could help us better understand the relationship between our emotions, nervous system, and the energetic patterns we carry?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Jessica Maria Garcia, Advanced Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Associate Counselor, sound healer, Kundalini meditation teacher, and Emotional Empowerment Guide, for an introduction to Biofield Tuning and the ideas
The Angel, the Devil & the Dinner Plate: Navigating Our Humanity in Food Choices | Sherry Strong
Why is it so easy to know what we “should” eat and still choose something completely different?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I welcome back Sherry Strong, food philosopher, chef, nutritionist, certified Live Blood Microscopist, and bestselling author of Return to Food: How Going Back Is the Way Forward, for a conversation about the wonderfully complicated relationship between food and bein
Slow Spaces for a Fast World: Somatic Sanctuary in the Age of Acceleration | Amy Rogg
What if our exhaustion isn’t simply a personal problem, but a natural response to a culture that has forgotten how to slow down?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Amy Rogg, creator and facilitator of Underbelly: The Art of Slowing Down®, for a conversation about reclaiming slowness in a world organized around speed, urgency, productivity, stimulation, and more.Underbelly is a non-
Building Family Culture Intentionally | Elisabeth Stitt
Every family has a culture. The question is: are we creating it intentionally, or simply inheriting it?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I welcome back Elisabeth Stitt, author, award-winning parent educator, certified life coach, and founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching, for a conversation about one of the most powerful things parents can shape: the culture of their home.Family culture isn&apo
Re-Membering the Sacred as a Way of Meeting the Times | Michael Kass
What if the challenges of our time aren’t only asking us to do more, solve more, or move faster, but to remember something we’ve lost?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I welcome back Michael Kass, founder of Story & Spirit, for a conversation about what it means to re-member the Sacred and why restoring a sense of connection, meaning, and reverence may be essential to how we meet this mome
The Medicine in the Cards: Channeling Energy Through Oracle Reading | Kari Balderston
What if an oracle card isn’t simply something we interpret, but a doorway into what we’re already being invited to see?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I sit down with Kari Balderston, mystic, healer, medicine woman, and energy counselor, to explore the intuitive and energetic world of oracle reading.We move beyond the idea of cards as simple fortune telling and into something deeper: how ora
Risking It All (On Purpose): How We Build the Life We Actually Want | Rachel Burr
What if the life you actually want is waiting on the other side of a risk you’ve been afraid to take?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Rachel Burr for a funny, candid, and deeply human conversation about risk, transformation, and what it takes to stop settling for a life that merely feels comfortable enough.With more tha
Food Philosophy: How We Are Meant To Eat As A Human Species | Sherry Strong
What if eating well became simpler when we stopped asking what the latest diet tells us to eat—and started asking how the human species was actually designed to eat?In this episode, I welcome back Sherry Strong, food philosopher, chef, nutritionist, certified Live Blood Microscopist, and bestselling author of Return to Food: How Going Back Is the Way Forward, for a deeper conversation about our re
What Does It Actually Mean to Be Well? - Reflections After 100 Episodes | Henry Hawk
After 100 conversations about health, healing, spirituality, the body, relationships, identity, and what it means to live a meaningful life, one question keeps rising to the surface: What does it actually mean to be well?In this special 100th episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry steps behind the microphone alone—not to celebrate a number or look back at favorite moments, but to reflect on the deepe
Why The Strongest Women Age The Best | Jody Florman
What if aging well has less to do with trying to stay young—and more to do with becoming stronger?In this episode, I sit down with Jody Florman, Certified Wellness Coach and living proof that vitality doesn’t have an expiration date, to explore strength, resilience, body confidence, and what it really means to thrive as we age.At 68, Jody challenges many of the assumptions women are handed about g
Tapping Into Your Inner Physician | Christal Geier D.O.M.P, CAT(C), B.Kin
What if healing isn't only something that happens to us—but something our bodies already know how to participate in?In this episode, I welcome back Christal Geier, founder of Take Flight Osteopathic Wellness, for a deeper exploration of one of the foundational ideas within osteopathic philosophy: the Inner Physician.After more than 25 years working with the human body, Christal has developed
Discovering Romantic Compatibility Through Astrology | Corrie Cooperman
What can astrology reveal about the way we love, connect, communicate, and experience relationships?In this episode, I sit down with astrologer, AstroCartoGraphy practitioner, shamanic healer, and registered nurse Corrie Cooperman to explore the fascinating world of romantic compatibility through astrology.While many people know their Sun sign, relationship astrology goes much deeper. The birth ch
Using the Power of Touchology To Heal Emotional Trauma | Njideka N. Olatunde, ND, PhD, MSW, CRI
What if touch could become a language for understanding pain—not only in the body, but in the emotional experiences we carry with us?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, ND, PhD, MSW, CRI, founder of the Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, to explore her work with Touchology™ and the relationship between touch, reflexology, emotional trauma, chronic pain, and whole-person wel
Choosing Aliveness: A Somatic Path to Resilience and Renewal | Hollie Rottman
What if resilience isn't about pushing through—but learning how to come back into relationship with yourself?In this episode, I sit down with Hollie Rottman, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, to explore what it means to choose aliveness in a culture that often rewards disconnection, overwork, and endurance.For high-achieving people, burnout can be difficult to recognize. We become sk
Precision Healing P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) | Aline Wachsmuth
What if pain, tension, and dysfunction aren't simply problems in the tissues—but responses being organized by the nervous system?In this episode, I sit down with Aline Wachsmuth, a longtime Rolfer, movement practitioner, and student of the body-mind, to explore P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex)—a highly precise, neurological approach to understanding how the nervous system processes i
Parenting as a Second Language | Elisabeth Stitt
What if being a good parent isn't something you're supposed to instinctively know how to do—but a language you can actually learn?In this episode, I sit down with Elisabeth Stitt, award-winning parent educator, author of Parenting as a Second Language, certified life coach, and founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching, to explore a reassuring idea for anyone raising children: parenting is a
Healing the Lineage: Releasing Ancestral Wounds, Receiving Ancestral Gifts | Kari Balderston
What if some of what you're carrying didn't begin with you? And what if your ancestry holds not only wounds to be healed, but gifts waiting to be reclaimed?In this episode, I sit down with Kari Balderston, mystic, healer, medicine woman, and energy counselor, for a conversation about ancestral healing, inherited patterns, spiritual connection, and the wisdom that can move through generat
Transmuting Trauma into Transformation | David Brower
What if the experiences that wounded us could also become the raw material for who we are meant to become?In this episode, I sit down with David Brower for a deeply personal conversation about identity, emotional healing, self-expression, relationships, reinvention, and the lifelong process of turning our most difficult experiences into opportunities for transformation.Growing up highly sensitive
Reclaiming Wholeness: The New Language of Masculinity | Mark Grayson
What if masculinity isn't something men need to abandon—but something they're being called to expand?In this episode, I sit down with Mark Grayson to explore what it means to be a man in a culture where many of the old definitions of masculinity no longer seem sufficient.Through his writing, conversations, and work with the Naked Man Collective, Mark has spent years examining the expecta
Ayurvedic Postpartum Care Rest, Food, and Recovery | Elizabeth Swamy
What if postpartum recovery wasn't something to rush through—but a sacred period of rest, nourishment, and rebuilding?In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Swamy, Ayurvedic Doctor, Ayurvedic Doula, yoga teacher, and founder of Vedic Wild Ayurveda, to explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic postpartum care and what it can teach us about supporting mothers after birth.In a culture that oft
How to Think about Holistic Wellness at Work - Part 3: Administration | Whitney Shinkle
Administration might not sound like wellness—but what if the systems behind our work have everything to do with how well we actually feel at work?In Part 3 of my three-part conversation with Whitney Shinkle, we explore the often-overlooked connection between administration and holistic workplace wellness.Policies. Processes. Roles. Communication. Decision-making. Expectations. Resources. These str
How to Think about Holistic Wellness at Work - Part 2: Culture | Whitney Shinkle
What creates a truly healthy workplace?It's not ping-pong tables, wellness perks, or mission statements hanging on the wall.It's culture.In Part 2 of this three-part series on Holistic Wellness at Work, I sit down again with Whitney Shinkle to explore the invisible force that shapes every organization: its culture.Culture influences how people communicate, collaborate, solve problems, na
How to Think about Holistic Wellness at Work - Part 1: The Work | Whitney Shinkle
What does holistic wellness at work actually look like?In Part 1 of this special three-part series, I sit down with Whitney Shinkle to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of well-being: our work.Many of us spend a third of our lives working, yet we rarely stop to ask whether our work is aligned with our values, supports our well-being, or allows us to make the impact we're truly capabl
The Philosophy of Osteopathy | Christal Geier D.O.M.P, CAT(C), B.Kin
What if pain isn't your body's enemy—but one of its greatest teachers?In this fascinating episode of Rooted & Wild, I sit down with Christal Geier, D.O.M.P., CAT(C), B.Kin, to explore the philosophy of osteopathy and a radically different way of understanding the human body.Rather than viewing symptoms as problems to eliminate, Christal explains how pain and dysfunction can be seen a
Attunement & Cultivating the Self-Transforming Mind | Michael Kass
What if the greatest transformation doesn't come from changing who you are—but from learning how to truly listen?In this thought-provoking episode of Rooted & Wild, I sit down with Michael Kass—founder of Story & Spirit, executive coach, breathwork facilitator, author, and leadership guide—to explore the profound practices of attunementand cultivating what he calls the self-transformi
Lughnasadh: Honoring the First Harvest | Henry Hawk
Long before grocery stores and modern conveniences, the first harvest meant survival. It was a sacred moment of gratitude, community, and honoring the land that sustained life.In this solo episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk explores the rich history and enduring wisdom of Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-na-sa), one of the four great Celtic fire festivals that marks the beginning of the harvest se
Blood Microscopy: The Clean Blood Protocol | Sherry Strong
What if the health of your blood could reveal the health of your entire body?In this fascinating episode of Rooted & Wild, I sit down with Sherry Strong—food philosopher, nutritionist, chef, bestselling author, certified Live Blood Microscopist, and internationally recognized wellness educator—to explore the world of live blood microscopy and her groundbreaking approach known as The Clean Bloo
Chiron: The Wounded Healer Archetype | Corrie Cooperman
What if your greatest wound wasn't something to overcome—but the very doorway to your deepest wisdom?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk sits down with astrologer and shamanic practitioner Corrie Coopermanto explore the profound archetype of Chiron, often known as the Wounded Healer. Together, they unpack the mythology, astrology, and spiritual significance of Chiron, revealing h
Becoming Henry Hawk: The Power of Authentic Identity
For the first time on Rooted & Wild, the microphone is turned toward podcast host Henry Hawk (formerly David Allen Tracy).Joined by guest interviewer Jen Legaspi, Henry shares the deeply personal story behind changing his name, coming out as gay, embracing his spiritual path, and learning that the greatest transformation begins when you stop trying to become someone else and finally give yours
Rooted Everywhere: Perspectives from Third Culture Journeys | vicki abadesco! & David Allen Tracy
What does it mean to belong when you’ve grown up everywhere—and nowhere—all at once?In this expansive and deeply resonant conversation, we’re joined by Vicki Abadesco, a visionary entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, speaker, coach, and mentor whose life and work are rooted in personal growth, transformation, and global perspective. Raised across Asia, Europe, and North America, Vicki embodies the live
Chiropractic Spinal Care as a Preservation for the Nervous System | Dr. Brad Wolf
What if the spine isn’t just structural—but central to how the body heals, adapts, and thrives?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we sit down with Dr. Brad Wolf to explore how chiropractic spinal care can serve as a powerful form of nervous system preservation—and why it plays a critical role in long-term health, resilience, and aging well.Dr. Wolf shares his deeply personal journey, beginning
The Brain Science Behind Lasting & Permanent Happiness | Valerie Alexander
What if happiness wasn’t a personality trait—or a fleeting emotional high—but a skill your brain can actually learn?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we explore the neuroscience, psychology, and cultural conditioning behind lasting and permanent happiness with globally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader Valerie Alexander. Drawing from decades of experience across law, tech, storyte
Sound Healing as a Channel for Tender, Loving Care | Jessica Maria Garcia
What if healing didn’t require force—only presence?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we explore sound healing as a channel for tenderness, attunement, and genuine care. Rather than approaching healing as something to fix or override, this conversation invites a softer way of listening—to the body, the nervous system, and the emotional field.Jessica Maria Garcia joins us to share how sound-base
Where Self-Care Meets Planetary Care | Sachi Singh
What if the same choice that supports your hormones could also help heal the planet?In this episode, I sit down with Sachi Singh, founder of Rootless, to explore the powerful intersection of personal health and environmental regeneration. With over 13 years of experience in international climate change solutions and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Yale University, Sachi knows exactly w
Showing Up Sober: Why Authenticity Is the Manifestation Portal | Anneka Reece
What if manifestation isn’t about visualization, vibration, or forcing outcomes—but about radical honesty with yourself?In this episode, Showing Up Sober: Why Authenticity Is the Manifestation Portal, we’re joined by Anneka Reece, an Executive Health and Mindset Coach specializing in alcohol-free living and conscious manifestation. Anneka supports clients in releasing alcohol as a coping mechanism
The Days After the Journey: Integration Following Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy | Garet Free
The medicine journey may be profound—but what happens after is where real transformation is either embodied… or lost.In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by executive transformation coach, bestselling author, and psychedelic integration guide Garet Free to explore the often-overlooked days and weeks following psilocybin-assisted therapy. Together, we unpack what integration actually me
Setting Health Goals for the New Year That You Can Actually Sustain | Dr. Melanie Gray
As the New Year begins, many people feel motivated to set health goals—but often struggle to maintain them beyond the first few weeks. In this episode, we explore a more realistic and sustainable approach to health goal-setting—one that honors real life, existing responsibilities, and long-term wellbeing.I’m joined by Dr. Melanie Gray, a PhD-prepared nurse, educator, and trauma-informed wellness s
Stress Chemistry & Hormonal Imbalance | Eva Angeloff
What happens when chronic stress quietly rewires our hormones—and we’re told to just “push through it”?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we’re joined by Eva Angeloff, founder of Women’s Lib, for a candid conversation about stress chemistry, hormonal imbalance, and why so many women are living disconnected from their energy, vitality, and desire.Eva shares the deeply personal moment that sparke
Laughter: The Best Medicine | Rachel Burr
What if laughter isn’t a distraction from healing—but a doorway into it?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Rachel Burr for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and deeply human. With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and organizations—and two master’s degrees in clinical psychology and organ
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