Wildly Well Mamas

Recovery: 5 Ways to Restore Your Energy and Build Resilience

Over the past several months, I've had the privilege of sitting down with sleep specialists, chiropractors, herbalists, strength coaches, and nervous system experts. Every conversation has left me with pages of notes, new perspectives, and little gold nuggets of wisdom. 🤩 As I reflected on these conversations, I noticed a common thread running through nearly all of them: recovery matters. In this solo episode, I'm bringing together some of the most practical and impactful lessons our recent guests have shared and exploring five powerful ways to support recovery, restore your energy, and build resilience. We'll dive into: • Sleep • Nervous system regulation • Movement • Nourishment and herbs • Listening to your body As moms, it's easy to focus on doing more—checking off the to-do list, taking care of everyone else, and pushing through exhaustion. But what if the missing piece isn't doing more? What if it's creating the conditions that allow your body to do what it was meant to do through recovery? My hope is that this episode leaves you feeling supported, encouraged, and equipped with a few simple tools to help you care for yourself with more intention and compassion. Because recovery isn't a reward for getting everything done. It's a requirement for being human. Referenced Episodes: * Dr. Maria Guzman: Sleep & Exhaustion [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Dr. Melissa Sonners: Nervous System Healing & Microdosing Wellness [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Melissa Mascaro: Honoring Cycles & Seasons in Motherhood [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Gray Dean: Everyday Herbalism [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Tricia Little: Herbs for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Marija Prera: Herbalism & Vedic Wisdom [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] * Kelli Marie Frances: Real Support Through Motherhood [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a08e6bb-a5c1-42a7-a183-784d5926c044] I'd love to hear from you! Which of these five recovery principles resonated with you most? Come share your thoughts on Instagram @wildlywellwithjamie or leave a comment—I always love hearing what lands with you. 🫶

Why So Many Women Feel Exhausted: Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Healing with Dr. Maria Guzman

If you’ve ever laid in bed completely exhausted… but your mind just won’t turn off… or you wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning unable to fall back asleep… or you’re technically “getting enough sleep,” but still waking up tired… this episode is for you. In this deeply validating and eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by triple board-certified sleep physician Dr. Maria Guzman, founder of DreamLife Medicine & Wellness. Together, we explore why so many women feel chronically exhausted — and why the answer often goes far beyond simply “getting more sleep.” Dr. Guzman shares how stress, nervous system dysregulation, perfectionism, hormonal shifts, and constantly living in overdrive can all impact the body’s ability to truly rest and restore. We also talk about the connection between emotional health and sleep, why so many women feel “tired but wired,” and how learning to work with the body instead of against it can create profound healing. This episode is filled with compassionate, practical, evidence-based tools to help you better understand your body, calm your nervous system, and create more restorative rest — especially in the midst of motherhood and modern life. We talk about: * Why so many women feel exhausted even when they’re sleeping * What “tired but wired” actually means * The connection between stress, hormones, and sleep * Breathwork, somatic tools, and realistic nervous system support * Learning to feel safe enough to truly rest Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, burnout, anxiety, night waking, or simply feeling disconnected from your body… I hope this conversation helps you feel seen, supported, and reminded that your body is not broken. 😴Connect with Dr. Maria Guzman 💻 Website: DreamLifeMedical.com [http://dreamlifemedical.com] 📸 Instagram: @dreamlifemedical [https://www.instagram.com/dreamlifemedical/] ✨ Free Community + Ongoing Support: https://bit.ly/4kfcO3r [https://bit.ly/4kfcO3r] 🌙 Connect with Me 💛 Join the Wildly Well Mamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamas] https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamascommunity 📸 Instagram: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.instagram.com/wildlywellwithjamie/] 🌿 Explore coaching, resources, and upcoming offerings: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.wildlywellwithjamie.com/]

Plants, Planets & the Path Back to Wholeness with Marija Hubbard

This week on the Wildly Well Mamas Podcast, I’m joined by Marija Hubbard — mother, clinical herbalist, artist, and Vedic astrologer — for a deeply grounding and expansive conversation about reconnecting with nature, ourselves, and the wisdom woven throughout both the Earth and the Cosmos. 🌿✨ Together, we explore herbalism as humanity’s original blueprint of medicine and discuss what it means to move beyond simply “using herbs” into truly building a relationship with plants. We also dive into the fascinating world of Vedic astrology — an ancient system that helps us better understand our karma, purpose, gifts, challenges, and the deeper rhythms of life. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, zoom out, and remember that healing and wisdom are not separate from us… they are woven into the natural world all around us. In this episode, we talk about: * Herbalism as ancestral medicine * Building relationships with plants * Herbs for motherhood, nervous system support, and daily wellness * The difference between Western and Vedic astrology * Karma, dharma, and understanding your life path * Birth charts as tools for self-awareness and empowerment * The connection between plants, planets, and personal healing 🪐 Connect with Marija: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.sanctum.apothecary/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.sanctum.apothecary/] 💛Website: https://sanctumstpete.com/services [https://sanctumstpete.com/services] 🌙 Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlywellwithjamie/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildlywellwithjamie/] 💛 Explore coaching, resources, and upcoming offerings: https://www.wildlywellwithjamie.com/ [https://www.wildlywellwithjamie.com/] ⚠️ Disclaimer: Marija is a trained clinical herbalist and not a medical professional. The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.

Navigating Advocacy, Intuition & Chiropractic Care for Families with Dr. Johanna Hartley

How do you navigate motherhood when things don’t go as planned? When you’re faced with unexpected decisions… when you’re trying to trust your intuition while also navigating the medical system… when you feel the weight of advocating for your child in ways you never anticipated… This conversation is for you. In this episode of Wildly Well Mamas, I’m sitting down with Dr. Johanna Hartley—a holistic doctor, chiropractor, and mama whose personal journey through her son’s diagnosis led her into a deeper path of advocacy, nervous system healing, and supporting families in a more connected, empowered way. We talk about what it really looks like to advocate for your child… how to trust your intuition in the midst of big decisions… and how chiropractic care can support the nervous system of both moms and kids through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. This is a conversation that blends story and strategy—heart and science—so you can feel more grounded, informed, and supported in your own motherhood journey. We also explore the heart behind her podcast, Born For This Stories [https://www.bornforthisstories.com/], a space created for parents carrying more than most people see. 🌿 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: * Navigating an unexpected diagnosis and learning to advocate with confidence * Trusting your intuition while making decisions within the medical system * What chiropractic care really is and how it supports the nervous system * Supporting moms, babies, and children through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond * Simple, at-home practices to help regulate your nervous system 🤸🏾‍♂️ CONNECT WITH JOHANNA * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohannahartley/https://www.instagram.com/drjohannahartley/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjohannahartley/] * Podcast: Born For This Stories [https://www.bornforthisstories.com/] * Practice: https://stpetechiros.com/https://stpetechiros.com/ [https://stpetechiros.com/] 🌙 Connect with Me * Join the Wildly Well Mamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamas] https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamascommunity * Instagram: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.instagram.com/wildlywellwithjamie/] * Explore coaching, resources, and upcoming offerings: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.wildlywellwithjamie.com/]

Honoring the Phases of Womanhood: Herbal Wisdom for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum with Tricia Little

How do you truly support your body through every phase of motherhood—from trying to conceive to postpartum—and what role can herbs and nourishment play along the way? In this episode of Wildly Well Mamas, I sit down with herbalist Tricia Little to explore holistic support for fertility, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In this conversation, we walk through the full motherhood journey—from preconception and each trimester to birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding—exploring how herbs, nutrient-dense foods, and intentional care can support the body, mind, and spirit every step of the way. Tricia shares her personal healing journey and how it led her to herbalism, ancestral nutrition, and a deeper trust in the body’s wisdom. We talk about preparing for pregnancy through “trimester zero,” supporting hormones and fertility, navigating common pregnancy symptoms naturally, and nourishing the body for birth and postpartum recovery. You’ll walk away from this episode with both practical tools and a deeper sense of connection—understanding how to support your body with simple, effective herbal and nutritional practices, while also honoring the sacred and transformational nature of motherhood. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that your body is not something to fix, but something to nourish, trust, and work with—through every phase of womanhood. 🌿 IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: • Herbal and nutritional support for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum • The concept of “trimester zero” and preparing for conception • Supporting common pregnancy symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and low iron • Herbs to use—and avoid—during pregnancy and breastfeeding • Nourishing the body for birth, recovery, and milk production • Reconnecting with your body, intuition, and the wisdom of plant medicine 🌿 RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE TO EXPLORE: Nourishing Traditions [https://www.amazon.com/Nourishing-Traditions-Challenges-Politically-Dictocrats/dp/0967089735/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27WMMR4L1GW3R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B3Mi5KFOB5byXUIIkd2ao_23heTcbImPhwDSjBlg9p0Iv8XiHcITRMhL1Fg5gIQZPNnOCdoP-rlrdTIZAKUc-DF9bfojJf_2scNelbeT6tazxLnsmV1KYoMQWKxYPUQ2x2c_FHorCHa-6yjsggGdZehVtMYyEL4CIivQ8053yjpcH3w0LobankbI6ZXKZXAXpkMwRsKOuV5AfKA1CnpWGEfdx6qJnVkq8nSmQFurI8Q.194AS1pSqZH9kN_b9YZr5CFsyozrlfGDYUDzphFX-oY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Nourishing+Traditions+by+Sally+Fallon&qid=1775325202&sprefix=nourishing+traditions+by+sally+fallon%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1] by Sally Fallon Rooted by Lyani Powers [https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Global-Pregnancy-Postpartum-Caution/dp/B0DPRSVHKS?tag=ustxtaddt-20] The Natural Pregnancy Book [https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Pregnancy-Book-Third-Childbirth/dp/1607744481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6MM40UBAF4A7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fH5mYyJOhyJbEgQ-b1heJpImhbPwIBYY2CZg6XcRUp6d7WL2cy8Pq0Dt5qa_CgzQKVXu5Fq-eH1zB0xEAsq_Ov8eWLFrCLtjwmv4kowztWhp6azfBDiR6rbBx5lzGAWmm5Do7V0LvVbsSwAL6Fk0SyQnXHpdtHgwr3L9XscoTrn-CSKZaOL2FD6n4RfHPI2l.1QBIDajrmcGSjKo1LqU9fT5pBZSki5YGrOuC0UqiiRA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Natural+Pregnancy+Book+by+Aviva+Jill+Rome&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1775325269&sprefix=%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1] by Aviva Jill Rome Rosemary Gladstar’s Medical Herbs [https://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Gladstars-Medicinal-Herbs-Beginners/dp/1612120059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4RDWHFWMYC0M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s3m7HzSaLTX4ZMq74CmX-SYtIGlogOa58ZXnsBlJptWHGc3E8T-1yKG3v98y_E7QC_Qlxocm3QLnP108iGb-IvyGAG7YrxqfidcU6YR6tZL-uK8_tL-GH3xEVWEwPdwjhwZq6ZutKdP278eMbwH-BXJFQanPJuQkxAm-Q5pWPf9vIQrpDBO-Ll6HX4k_Vfw8VLhukerJodFdhEN66EweUJzncICb5V9Lxk6lEaC4uTQ.c3joPAUCRge4bEedS6eaUlws6Xo6nhlrAHWyHuyKF60&dib_tag=se&keywords=Rosemary+Gladstar%E2%80%99s+herbal+resources&qid=1775325317&sprefix=rosemary+gladstar+s+herbal+resources%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1] 🌹 CONNECT WITH TRICIA: 💛 Website: https://healthyhappyhippie.ushttps://healthyhappyhippie.us [https://healthyhappyhippie.us] 📸 Instagram: @healthyhappyhippie [https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappyhippie/] 🌙 Connect with Me 💛 Join the Wildly Well Mamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamas] https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlywellmamascommunity 📸 Instagram: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.instagram.com/wildlywellwithjamie/] 🌿 Explore coaching, resources, and upcoming offerings: Wildly Well with Jamie [https://www.wildlywellwithjamie.com/]