Feed Your Wild with Venessa Rodriguez
539 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 178 ratingsWelcome to Feed Your Wild - an immersive journey to help you re-member your own medicine and awaken your intuitive healing gifts. Join holistic healer and intuitive guide Venessa Rodriguez, CNS, for heart-centered, real conversations exploring intuition + spirituality, health + wellness, food as medicine, astrology, herbalism, and nature-based practices that will transform your health and life. You’ll hear from inspiring practitioners, healers, and medicine carriers who share their wisdom and practical tools for getting unstuck, reconnected with your inner guide and intuitive nature so you can feed ALL parts of your wild self.
Venessa provides moon musings, intuitively channeled messages and Akashic Record readings for the collective which have become a touchstone for navigating transformative times.
Our mission is to inspire, empower you, and help you expand your spiritual and intuitive connection to its fullest expression. We keep it honest, open, and wildly rooted. We are committed to building a more beautiful world, together - one healer at a time.
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Episodes
Ep. 019 Becoming a Master of the Living Energy: The Mystical World of the Q'ero of Peru + Andean Cosmovision with Joan Parisi Wilcox
July 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWhat if you could experience "heaven on Earth," without the use of mind-altering psychotropics or disembodied experiences? The Andean mystical tradition is a pragmatic sacred tradition that teaches us how to live in this way - providing tools for living in harmony with nature and the spirit realms, with a primary goal to live with well-being in the embodied world, empower your energy body, and refine your consciousness. Joan Parisi Wilcox has studied the tradition and spiritual arts of th...
Becoming a Master of the Living Energy: The Mystical World of the Q'ero of Peru + Andean Cosmovision with Joan Parisi Wilcox
July 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWhat if you could experience "heaven on Earth," without the use of mind-altering psychotropics or disembodied experiences? The Andean mystical tradition is a pragmatic sacred tradition that teaches us how to live in this way - providing tools for living in harmony with nature and the spirit realms, with a primary goal to live with well-being in the embodied world, empower your energy body, and refine your consciousness. Joan Parisi Wilcox has studied the tradition and spiritual arts of th...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: Full Moon In Aquarius Lunar Eclipse :: Rest for Healing + Clearance this Blood Moon
July 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBMegan and Venessa discuss the theme of REST this Full Moon in Aquarius Lunar Eclipse July 27 aka Blood Moon. This is an opportune time for rest in order to review, turn inward, and clear what needs to be released. They cover the importance of rest and sleep for health on multiple levels, the glymphatic system that cleanses and feeds the brain, and various concepts of time management for implementing rest. They also share some practical tips and tools to support your relationship to rest and ...
Ep. 018 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: Full Moon In Aquarius Lunar Eclipse :: Rest for Healing + Clearance this Blood Moon
July 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBMegan and Venessa discuss the theme of REST this Full Moon in Aquarius Lunar Eclipse July 27 aka Blood Moon. This is an opportune time for rest in order to review, turn inward, and clear what needs to be released. They cover the importance of rest and sleep for health on multiple levels, the glymphatic system that cleanses and feeds the brain, and various concepts of time management for implementing rest. They also share some practical tips and tools to support your relationship to rest and ...
Walking the Plant Path: Evolutionary Herbalism + the Magnetic Power of Plants as Teachers + Healers with Whitney Popham
July 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode, I’m excited to be speaking with Whitney Popham of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Whitney is an herbal practitioner and educator, pollinating the medicine of the plants to bring healing & beauty into the world. We talk about her journey of self-discovery, healing and her life’s calling to the plant path. We dive deep right away into how we got to the point of disconnection from these ancient systems of medicine, and ways we can begin to reclaim that connection. Whi...
Ep. 017 Walking the Plant Path: Evolutionary Herbalism + the Magnetic Power of Plants as Teachers + Healers with Whitney Popham
July 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode, I’m excited to be speaking with Whitney Popham of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Whitney is an herbal practitioner and educator, pollinating the medicine of the plants to bring healing & beauty into the world. We talk about her journey of self-discovery, healing and her life’s calling to the plant path. We dive deep right away into how we got to the point of disconnection from these ancient systems of medicine, and ways we can begin to reclaim that connection. Whi...
Ep. 016 Special Solo Episode: Meet the Wanderer, aka Your Vagus Nerve - Why You Should Care About the Largest Nerve In Your Body + How To Support Your Gut-Brain Connection!
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this first special solo episode, Venessa goes into the gut-heart-brain connection and takes you on a journey with the Wanderer within, aka the vagus nerve. She covers the enteric nervous system (ENS), how the vagus nerve is connected to the various systems of our body and impacts our health, especially through the gut-brain connection. Venessa discusses things we can do to support our vagus nerve and gut-heart-brain connection on physical and energetic levels, including nature-based pra...
Special Solo Episode: Meet the Wanderer, aka Your Vagus Nerve - Why You Should Care About the Largest Nerve In Your Body + How To Support Your Gut-Brain Connection!
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this first special solo episode, Venessa goes into the gut-heart-brain connection and takes you on a journey with the Wanderer within, aka the vagus nerve. She covers the enteric nervous system (ENS), how the vagus nerve is connected to the various systems of our body and impacts our health, especially through the gut-brain connection. Venessa discusses things we can do to support our vagus nerve and gut-heart-brain connection on physical and energetic levels, including nature-based pra...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: New Moon In Cancer :: All Our Water Holds, Ebb + Flow
July 12, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBMegan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Cancer July 12 with the theme of this water sign: "all our water holds." They cover the importance of water for health on multiple levels, the surprising signs and symptoms of dehydration that no one tells you about, and the foundations that no one is ever too advanced to review! They also share some practical tips and tools to support your hydration, flow, and connection to water as life on ALL levels. Blessed New Moon! Show Notes can be foun...
Ep. 015 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: New Moon In Cancer :: All Our Water Holds, Ebb + Flow
July 12, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBMegan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Cancer July 12 with the theme of this water sign: "all our water holds." They cover the importance of water for health on multiple levels, the surprising signs and symptoms of dehydration that no one tells you about, and the foundations that no one is ever too advanced to review! They also share some practical tips and tools to support your hydration, flow, and connection to water as life on ALL levels. Blessed New Moon! Show Notes can be foun...
Ep. 014 Uncovering Suppressed Histories + Reclaiming Ancient Ways of Living For A Vital Future With Max Dashu
July 09, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHave you ever wondered... how did we get here? Where are all of the women in history books? What about the true stories that have been left out of our school curriculum and kept hidden for centuries? How about cultures and societies beyond the patriarchal paradigm... What about cultures where women were not only equal, but people were living in a non-hierarchical paradigm that actually valued the maternal and revered Mother Earth? How different would our world be today if we still lived ...
Uncovering Suppressed Histories + Reclaiming Ancient Ways of Living For A Vital Future With Max Dashu
July 09, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHave you ever wondered... how did we get here? Where are all of the women in history books? What about the true stories that have been left out of our school curriculum and kept hidden for centuries? How about cultures and societies beyond the patriarchal paradigm... What about cultures where women were not only equal, but people were living in a non-hierarchical paradigm that actually valued the maternal and revered Mother Earth? How different would our world be today if we still lived ...
Healing the Healer: A Journey Through The Amazon To The Heart With Irene Shamma
July 02, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBScientists predict the Amazon rainforest could be consumed in the next 50 years. In this episode, Irene Shamma tells us about her adventure to the Amazon, walks us through the anatomy of Mother Earth and the vital role of the Amazon rainforest for her overall health and our own. Irene also paints a picture of the stark reality and seriousness of the devastation that is happening in the rainforest right now... how we ALL have an impact and what steps we can take to make a positive differenc...
Ep. 013 Healing the Healer: A Journey Through The Amazon To The Heart With Irene Shamma
July 02, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBScientists predict the Amazon rainforest could be consumed in the next 50 years. In this episode, Irene Shamma tells us about her adventure to the Amazon, walks us through the anatomy of Mother Earth and the vital role of the Amazon rainforest for her overall health and our own. Irene also paints a picture of the stark reality and seriousness of the devastation that is happening in the rainforest right now... how we ALL have an impact and what steps we can take to make a positive differenc...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: Full Moon In Capricorn :: Walking The Talk, Alignment + Discernment, Digestive Fire + Gut Talk
June 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this Full Moon’s Capricorn June 27/28 aka the Strawberry Moon. The themes include alignment/discernment, enacting our spirituality and self-actualization thru creativity, personal power, and internal fire. This Summertime month we get clinical with this season’s organ - the small intestine + vagus nerve. They cover the energetics, the role and physiology of the small intestine, and share some practical tips and tools to support your digestive ...
Ep. 012 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings :: Full Moon In Capricorn :: Walking The Talk, Alignment + Discernment, Digestive Fire + Gut Talk
June 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this Full Moon’s Capricorn June 27/28 aka the Strawberry Moon. The themes include alignment/discernment, enacting our spirituality and self-actualization thru creativity, personal power, and internal fire. This Summertime month we get clinical with this season’s organ - the small intestine + vagus nerve. They cover the energetics, the role and physiology of the small intestine, and share some practical tips and tools to support your digestive ...
Ep. 011 María Benedetti On Revitalizing Botanical Traditions Of Healing And Reciprocity With Nature
June 25, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBToday’s episode is one that is dear to my heart. We’re speaking with María Benedetti, an ethnobotanical researcher and author focusing on the plant medicine and invisible people of Puerto Rico. We talk about her journey of self-discovery through her work of documenting and preserving plant wisdom and folkloric medicine. She shares incredible stories of so-called “barefoot healers” and we discuss the history and impact of colonialism and capitalism on folkloric medicine and the communities ...
María Benedetti On Revitalizing Botanical Traditions Of Healing And Reciprocity With Nature
June 25, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBToday’s episode is one that is dear to my heart. We’re speaking with María Benedetti, an ethnobotanical researcher and author focusing on the plant medicine and invisible people of Puerto Rico. We talk about her journey of self-discovery through her work of documenting and preserving plant wisdom and folkloric medicine. She shares incredible stories of so-called “barefoot healers” and we discuss the history and impact of colonialism and capitalism on folkloric medicine and the communities ...
Ep. 010 How Working With The Moon Can Change Your Life With Sarah Faith Gottesdiener
June 18, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHow do you begin working with the moon? What does that actually look like and what can it do for you? That's what Sarah Faith Gottesdiener began teaching in her Many Moons workbook for the past 3 years, which have now become a cult classic. Sarah Faith is a creative, an artist, designer, writer, teacher, and Tarot reader, who hopes to provide inspiration and support through a variety of different avenues. Her Many Moons workbook provides a variety of esoteric and practical tools, utilizi...
How Working With The Moon Can Change Your Life With Sarah Faith Gottesdiener
June 18, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHow do you begin working with the moon? What does that actually look like and what can it do for you? That's what Sarah Faith Gottesdiener began teaching in her Many Moons workbook for the past 3 years, which have now become a cult classic. Sarah Faith is a creative, an artist, designer, writer, teacher, and Tarot reader, who hopes to provide inspiration and support through a variety of different avenues. Her Many Moons workbook provides a variety of esoteric and practical tools, utilizi...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings: New Moon In Gemini ~ Destruction + Creation, How To Love Your Liver, and Addressing Addictions
June 13, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Gemini theme of “dualism” by getting clinical with this season’s “poster organ” - the liver. They cover the energetics, the role, and physiology of the liver, and share some practical tips and tools to support detoxification on ALL levels. Megan also shares her own vulnerable journey with addiction and toxins, how she was able to build a bridge for herself to face her addictions and breakthrough self-hatred to step into sobriet...
Ep. 009 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings: New Moon In Gemini ~ Destruction + Creation, How To Love Your Liver, and Addressing Addictions
June 13, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Megan and Venessa dive into this New Moon’s Gemini theme of “dualism” by getting clinical with this season’s “poster organ” - the liver. They cover the energetics, the role, and physiology of the liver, and share some practical tips and tools to support detoxification on ALL levels. Megan also shares her own vulnerable journey with addiction and toxins, how she was able to build a bridge for herself to face her addictions and breakthrough self-hatred to step into sobriet...
The Rainbow Diet: Bridging The Gaps Between Science, Soul, And Art In Medicine With Dr. Deanna Minich
June 11, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWhat does true holistic health actually look like? And how can we bridge the gap between wisdom from ancient traditions, modern science, intuition and spiritual approaches? Today’s guest Dr. Deanna Minich has spent over 20 years answering these questions and has not only created an incredible body of work blending these areas, she literally brings so much color and light to the often confusing and polarizing topic of nutritional science. In this episode, she talks about her own healing s...
Ep. 008 The Rainbow Diet: Bridging The Gaps Between Science, Soul, And Art In Medicine With Dr. Deanna Minich
June 11, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWhat does true holistic health actually look like? And how can we bridge the gap between wisdom from ancient traditions, modern science, intuition and spiritual approaches? Today’s guest Dr. Deanna Minich has spent over 20 years answering these questions and has not only created an incredible body of work blending these areas, she literally brings so much color and light to the often confusing and polarizing topic of nutritional science. In this episode, she talks about her own healing s...
Intuitive Eating + Soul Hunger: Breaking Through Eating Challenges With Metaphor and Storytelling With Dr. Anita Johnston
June 04, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever felt that your eating was “out of control?” How can we build a nourishing relationship to food and eat intuitively? How can we fulfill our hunger if we don’t even know where it’s coming from or what we’re hungry for..? Today, we dive deep into the realms of soul hunger with Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths Metaphors, and Storytelling. Dr. Johnston has ...
Ep. 007 Intuitive Eating + Soul Hunger: Breaking Through Eating Challenges With Metaphor and Storytelling With Dr. Anita Johnston
June 04, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever felt that your eating was “out of control?” How can we build a nourishing relationship to food and eat intuitively? How can we fulfill our hunger if we don’t even know where it’s coming from or what we’re hungry for..? Today, we dive deep into the realms of soul hunger with Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths Metaphors, and Storytelling. Dr. Johnston has ...
Ep. 006 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings: Full Moon in Sagittarius ~ Blooming + Abundance
May 29, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB#UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This Full Moon’s theme: Blooming + Abundance What does abundance look like in your life? What if you give yourself full ...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings: Full Moon in Sagittarius ~ Blooming + Abundance
May 29, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB#UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This Full Moon’s theme: Blooming + Abundance What does abundance look like in your life? What if you give yourself full ...
Ep. 005 Overcoming Societal Pressures & Living By Heart: Stepping Into Your Innate Mastery With Catherine Scherwenka
May 28, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat if what you thought was the picture of "success" was actually the source of your anxiety, depression, and frustration? What if you achieved everything that you thought would make you happy, yet you still felt restless and unfulfilled? That's what happened with Catherine Scherwenka, and through a series of tragedy and miracles, she found her way back to herself. She shares her remarkable story and how to live a more authentic life from a space of freedom, courage and Grace... dropping th...
Overcoming Societal Pressures & Living By Heart: Stepping Into Your Innate Mastery With Catherine Scherwenka
May 28, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat if what you thought was the picture of "success" was actually the source of your anxiety, depression, and frustration? What if you achieved everything that you thought would make you happy, yet you still felt restless and unfulfilled? That's what happened with Catherine Scherwenka, and through a series of tragedy and miracles, she found her way back to herself. She shares her remarkable story and how to live a more authentic life from a space of freedom, courage and Grace... dropping th...
Healing Intergenerational Trauma, Family Constellations, And The Power Of Voice Dialogue With Candice Wu
May 21, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHow can we heal intergenerational trauma? How do you know if you have inherited trauma and where do you begin? Candice Wu is an intuitive coach and holistic healing facilitator, who catalyzes the power of love, self-forgiveness, empowerment and body wisdom in her clients to heal trauma and intergenerational trauma from within. With a deep spiritual presence, Candice honor people as living and breathing art, unfolding so that they may each see and know themselves deeply. Learn about the power...
Ep. 004 Healing Intergenerational Trauma, Family Constellations, And The Power Of Voice Dialogue With Candice Wu
May 21, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHow can we heal intergenerational trauma? How do you know if you have inherited trauma and where do you begin? Candice Wu is an intuitive coach and holistic healing facilitator, who catalyzes the power of love, self-forgiveness, empowerment and body wisdom in her clients to heal trauma and intergenerational trauma from within. With a deep spiritual presence, Candice honor people as living and breathing art, unfolding so that they may each see and know themselves deeply. Learn about the power...
#UNFILTERED Moon Musings: New Moon In Taurus
May 15, 2018 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of FYW #UNFILTERED Moon Musings with Venessa & Megan! These #UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This episode's theme: Planting Seeds ...
Ep. 003 #UNFILTERED Moon Musings: New Moon In Taurus
May 15, 2018 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of FYW #UNFILTERED Moon Musings with Venessa & Megan! These #UNFILTERED episodes are a hybrid of moon musings + convo + QA answering your top questions about holistic health, nutrition, herbs, moon cycles, and earth-based medicine. Connecting to the moon cycles can be a powerful way to tap into your inner wild and wise self, and we want you to come along for the ride! Send your top questions to wildlyrooted.com/podcastconnect This episode's theme: Planting Seeds ...
Ep. 002 Wild Natural Beauty, Walking The Talk, & Motherhood As Medicine With Jessika Le Corre
April 26, 2018 09:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBHow can we begin incorporating the power of wild natural beauty & living in these modern times without slipping into overwhelm? Jessika Le Corre - creator of Feather Eagle Sky Skincare and mama of 3, weaves ancestral wisdom, having studied skin, herbs, flower remedies, essential oils and plant medicine with a seasoned Shaman. She shares why natural products are critical at this time, herbs + botanicals in her wellness toolkit, how to unlock your ancient wisdom and power to your beauty, plus ...
Wild Natural Beauty, Walking The Talk, & Motherhood As Medicine With Jessika Le Corre
April 26, 2018 09:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBHow can we begin incorporating the power of wild natural beauty & living in these modern times without slipping into overwhelm? Jessika Le Corre - creator of Feather Eagle Sky Skincare and mama of 3, weaves ancestral wisdom, having studied skin, herbs, flower remedies, essential oils and plant medicine with a seasoned Shaman. She shares why natural products are critical at this time, herbs + botanicals in her wellness toolkit, how to unlock your ancient wisdom and power to your beauty, plus ...
Ep. 001 Tapping Into Your Every Day Medicine with Susan Lipshutz
April 26, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHow can we tap into our inner knowing and medicine? How can we move through fear in our most challenging moments? Susan Lipshutz, LCSW - sacred feminine activist and integrative psychotherapy has spent more than 30 years supporting seekers and building strong communities that reawaken and integrate the divine feminine into daily life, combining the ancient wisdom of our grandmothers with her own powerful teachings attuned to the complexities of modern life. Find out her most helpful tools an...
Tapping Into Your Every Day Medicine with Susan Lipshutz
April 26, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHow can we tap into our inner knowing and medicine? How can we move through fear in our most challenging moments? Susan Lipshutz, LCSW - sacred feminine activist and integrative psychotherapy has spent more than 30 years supporting seekers and building strong communities that reawaken and integrate the divine feminine into daily life, combining the ancient wisdom of our grandmothers with her own powerful teachings attuned to the complexities of modern life. Find out her most helpful tools an...
Intro to Feed Your Wild :: Food for your Body, Mind, Soul with Venessa Rodriguez
April 26, 2018 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome to Feed Your Wild! In this first episode, I'm honored to introduce myself, tell you a bit about the show, my story of overcoming chronic illness and how my mom's journey with breast cancer led me to the healing work I do today using food as medicine, nature-based practices, and intuitive guidance. I'll set the stage for what you can expect in upcoming episodes of Feed Your Wild. If you desire to lead a healthy regenerative lifestyle that supports your highest vision for yourself, t...