Rooted & Rising Wellness

Beyond the Box: Julie's Wellness Transformation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546656/fan_mail/new] Episode 14: Julie’s Healing Journey — Trauma, Cancer, Nervous System Regulation & Finding Personalized Care In episode 14, the KK and Jenny welcome Julie – a client of Into the Woods Wellness – to share her healing journey and what changed after finding the team at Into the Woods.  Julie describes a childhood in foster care, longstanding trauma, and feeling stuck, unheard, and boxed in by traditional medical care after a 2021 lymphoma diagnosis (treated with surgery and follow-ups, no chemo) and later melanoma, alongside insomnia, fatigue, and multiple medications. She explains how individualized, compassionate support at Into the Woods—high-dose vitamin C IV therapy, bloodwork, mindful yoga for nervous system regulation, and a parasite cleanse—helped her sleep, come off medications, and begin feeling safe and “more human.”  Through the personalized wellness program, she learned how inflammation-triggering foods, caffeine, sugar, gluten, and dairy affected her body, lost significant weight, and gained tools and accountability.  Julie hopes her story reaches others in dark places and shares there is more healing to come (including EMDR in time) as part of her healing journey. 00:00 Intro & Disclosure 01:21 Welcome Back Episode 14 01:34 Meet Julie Today 02:14 What Fills Your Cup 03:28 This or That Game 04:33 Writing as Healing 08:17 Planning and Social Style 09:51 Feeling Stuck Before Help 10:35 Cancer Diagnosis Spiral 12:16 Finding Into the Woods 13:03 Personalized Care Difference 16:29 Trauma and Mental Health 19:44 Alternative Healing Modalities 22:19 Fight or Flight Breaking Point 25:24 Compassionate Team Support 26:25 Mindful Yoga Release 27:10 Vulnerability and Release 27:32 Breathwork and Nervous System 28:13 Yoga Yin and Connection 29:05 Writing and Not Good Enough 30:22 Parasite Cleanse and Detox 32:00 Sleep Breakthroughs 36:01 Personalized Nutrition Reset 40:01 Weight Loss and Root Causes 41:54 Lifestyle Balance and Consistency 43:53 Owning Your Health 46:35 Healing Next Steps EMDR 48:10 Hope Investment and Closing ******* If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7: 📞 Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Free, confidential support, any time of day or night. 988lifeline.org ******* For more wellness pathway support: 🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com  📞 Call 920-904-8128  📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI  ✉️ info@intothewoodsjourney.com [info@intothewoodsjourney.com] Follow us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Eating Well Made Simple: Clean Eating, Meal Prep & Real Food Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546656/fan_mail/new] Can what you eat really lower blood pressure, calm inflammation, and change your health story? For Jess, Into the Woods Wellness Culinary Specialist, the answer is yes. In this episode, Jess opens up to Jenny and Kaitlyn about her own healing journey—years of worsening symptoms, mounting prescriptions, vertigo, and passing-out episodes—and how the Into the Woods Personalized Wellness Program helped her get to the root cause, lower her blood pressure, and reduce her medication. We explore Jess's passion for whole-food, nutrient-dense, minimally processed meals, and how she creates menus designed to reduce inflammation and fuel real wellbeing. We also tackle the real-world barriers that hold people back from eating well—time, cooking skills, convenience, and the perception that healthy food is expensive—plus simple, sustainable strategies to overcome them. And we share what's next: how the Into the Woods meal prep service (Wellness That Moves) and our upcoming Woodie healthy food truck are bringing functional nutrition, clean eating, and root-cause wellness directly to the Fond du Lac community. Whether you're navigating chronic symptoms, recovering from diet culture, or simply looking for an easier path to nourishing your family—this conversation is for you. 00:00 Meet Jess 00:28 This or That 04:26 Why Nutrition Matters 06:15 Culinary Wellness Role 07:49 Jess Health Turnaround 13:22 Meal Prep Barriers 22:27 Clean Eating Basics 24:35 Global Flavors and Sauces 25:28 Quick Cucumber Chicken Prep 26:31 Simple Cooking Mindset 27:22 Meal Prep Program Explained 29:48 Breakfast Beyond Breakfast Foods 31:17 Diet Needs and Allergies 32:51 Favorite Meals and Next Bowl 34:33 Menu Inspiration and Purpose 36:57 Recipes and Future Plans 37:32 Woodie Food Truck Vision 44:07 Habits Over Perfection 46:09 Mindful Eating and Slow Down 47:30 Closing Thanks and Wrap For more wellness pathway support: 🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com  📞 Call 920-904-8128  📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI  ✉️ info@intothewoodsjourney.com [info@intothewoodsjourney.com] Follow us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Leading Well: Leadership, Burnout & Building a Wellness-First Team Culture

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546656/fan_mail/new] This episode features a roundtable with Kelly, Casey, Kaitlyn and Jenny on “Leading Well,” focusing on leadership and wellness, burnout, and supporting team health.  In this episode, we explore:  * Personal experiences of being thrown into leadership young, perfectionism and the achiever trap, and how values and seasons of life (including parenting and entrepreneurship) shape stress and self-care.  * Burnout as a chronic stress response that never turns off, common symptoms (irritability, brain fog, sleep issues), and the importance of outlets.  * Personal, practical strategies such as prioritizing 15–20 minutes daily, energy audits * Team leadership strategies including modeling transparency, one-on-ones – as well as the importance of psychological safety, trust, delegation, and culture-building * Into the Woods’ wellness services, memberships, and workplace wellness presentations. 00:00 Meet the Panel 00:15 Why Leadership Wellness Matters 05:11 Quick Fire This or That 09:03 Health Takes a Backseat 13:16 Achiever Trap and Rest 15:48 Team Culture and Trust 18:40 Values and Boundaries 21:31 Entrepreneur Achievement Trap 24:28 Parenting and Priorities 26:10 Burnout in the Body 29:56 Leader Burnout Ripple 31:23 Grace and Transparency 33:26 Make Time for You 35:43 Energy Audit Reframe 37:18 Avoidance and Processing 38:59 One-on-Ones and Safety 40:53 Culture Building Ideas 43:05 Wellness Perks at Work 45:23 Whole Person Programs 49:21 Workplace Wellness Talks 50:59 Wellness on Wheels 51:44 Final Takeaways For more wellness pathway support: 🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com  📞 Call 920-904-8128  📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI  ✉️ info@intothewoodsjourney.com [info@intothewoodsjourney.com] Follow us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Your Labs, Your Story: What the Numbers Are Really Telling You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546656/fan_mail/new] What if your lab results weren't a report card — but a conversation? In this episode, Jenny and Kaitlyn sit down with Casey, RN, to pull back the curtain on something that can feel intimidating for so many of us: lab work. But here's the thing — your numbers tell a story. Not a story of what's "wrong" with you, but a story about patterns, lifestyle, and what your body is trying to communicate. Casey brings over 13 years of nursing experience — including time in the ER — along with a deep curiosity about the human condition and why we make the choices we do. She shares how her own health experiences, including watching her kids' ADHD symptoms improve through lifestyle changes, shifted her perspective and ultimately led her to integrative care at Into the Woods Wellness. Together, they explore how ITW approaches lab reviews differently — starting with your real life (stress, sleep, nutrition, relationships) rather than jumping straight to numbers. They talk about the difference between "normal" and "optimal" ranges, why markers like cholesterol, vitamin D, and thyroid labs can mean completely different things for different people, and how curiosity and context can replace shame and confusion. Whether you've never looked twice at your lab results or you've been told "everything looks fine" when you know something feels off — this one's for you. In this episode, we discuss:  * How ITW reads labs through a whole-person, root-cause lens — not labels or quick fixes  * The difference between "normal" ranges and "optimal" — and why it matters for how you actually feel  * How your nervous system, stress, and everyday choices show up in your numbers  * Why Casey's approach starts with your life, not your labs – and what a lab review at Into the Woods actually looks like * Meeting yourself where you are — with curiosity, not shame  Your labs aren't a verdict. They're a starting point. For more wellness pathway support: 🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com  📞 Call 920-904-8128  📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI  ✉️ info@intothewoodsjourney.com [info@intothewoodsjourney.com] Follow us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Real Talk: Perimenopause & Menopause

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546656/fan_mail/new] Let's get real about perimenopause and menopause—the symptoms no one really talks about, the silence that surrounds this natural transition, and why whole-person wellness support can change everything. This is the conversation women AND men have been waiting for. In this episode, the Into the Woods Wellness team gets vulnerable and honest about personal experiences with perimenopause and menopause. Ginger, Kathy, Kelly, Kaitlyn, and Jenny are breaking the silence around the challenges that are common but not necessarily normal—joint pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, changes in sex drive, sleep disruption, weight gain, mood swings, and so much more. Together, we share how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—one of the newer offerings at Into the Woods Wellness—has helped many on our team and countless clients reclaim their vitality, connection, and quality of life. From personal stories to practical insights, this is the real, unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to navigate this phase of life. This isn't about shame or suffering in silence. It's about root-cause solutions, personalized care, and supporting your body through this natural transition with compassion and science-backed approaches. Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about hormone health, this episode offers the real talk and practical guidance you've been searching for. Topics covered: * Common perimenopause and menopause symptoms (physical, mental, and emotional) * Why the silence around this transition needs to end * Personal experiences from the ITW team with BHRT * What bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is and how it works * Root-cause approaches to hormone health For more wellness pathway support: 🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com  📞 Call 920-904-8128  📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI  ✉️ info@intothewoodsjourney.com [info@intothewoodsjourney.com] Follow us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.