Rooted Resilience

Balancing Dreams and Family: A Working Mom's Journey

In this heartfelt episode of Rooted Resilience, Wendy dives into the daily challenges of juggling work, family, and personal dreams. Explore the emotional journey of a working mom trying to find balance between corporate responsibilities and being present for her children. Wendy shares touching anecdotes, from her daughter’s plea for quality time to her own struggles with overcommitting and burnout. Discover how she is pioneering her wellness brand, Willow and Oak Resilient Wellness, while managing the hustle of corporate life. With humor and raw honesty, Wendy invites listeners to step back, breathe, and focus on what truly matters.
Join Wendy as she offers insights on setting boundaries, finding joy in small moments, and the importance of staying grounded amidst the chaos. Whether you’re fueled by coffee or chasing your dreams, this episode reminds us all of the power of presence over productivity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation meant to uplift and empower busy individuals navigating the complexities of modern life.
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From Chaos to Clarity: Wendy's Journey of Resilience

Welcome to the Rooted Resilience Podcast with Wendy, a school psychologist and mental health coach. In this episode, Wendy shares her personal journey through the highs and lows of life, marriage, and career. Discover how she navigated the challenges of separation, rediscovered her strength, and transformed her life and career with resilience.With raw and honest storytelling, Wendy opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the path to rebuilding her marriage and career, offering listeners practical insights and hope. Tune in to explore the power of lived experiences and the importance of embracing life's chaos to find clarity and purpose.

"Decoding Anxiety: Signals, Solutions, and Personal Stories"

Welcome to another episode of Root of Resilience, where host Wendy Golden delves into the personal and prevalent issue of anxiety. As anxiety affects numerous lives, Wendy explains that it is not a weakness, but a signal from our nervous system. In this episode, she explores the sources of anxiety, why it's appearing in younger individuals, and how to manage it without shame.
Join Wendy as she shares her own experiences and practical tools to help others regulate their nervous systems. From understanding the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses to utilizing functional labs and learning grounding techniques, this episode offers valuable insights into addressing the biological roots of anxiety.
Wendy also discusses the impact of past traumas, gut and hormone imbalances, and the constant pressure of modern life as contributors to anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of real tools for real people, highlighting methods such as the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, tapping, and box breathing. Discover how to support your body and mind with these actionable strategies, ensuring you or your loved ones aren't trapped in survival mode.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or looking to support someone who is, this episode sheds light on understanding the condition from a compassionate perspective, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking resilience and healing.

"Breaking the Cycle: Embrace Your True Self"

Join host Wendy Golden on "Rooted Resilience" for a transformative episode designed to ignite your summer reset. Discover the power of breaking free from exhausting patterns and reclaiming your life for good. Explore the common struggles of feeling drained despite a well-balanced lifestyle and learn why true healing begins with addressing your nervous system's conditioning. Wendy shares insights into overcoming fears that keep you stuck in toxic relationships, jobs, and friendships, encouraging you to set boundaries that foster genuine growth. Through her 7-day Rooted and Regulated series, Wendy offers actionable steps toward achieving resilience and self-trust. This episode is a call to choose yourself, even in the face of fear, and to return to the vibrant individual you were meant to be. With compelling anecdotes and practical advice, Wendy empowers listeners to evolve from mere survival into a life brimming with purpose and fulfillment. Tune in for an authentic conversation that'll challenge you to reset your summer and your life.

Manifestation Myths Busted: The Real Path to Achieving Your Dreams

Welcome to the Rooted Resilience podcast, where host Wendy Golden unpacks the true essence of manifestation beyond social media hype. This episode challenges popular notions, emphasizing that manifestation requires more than mere affirmations—it's about alignment with your nervous system and committed action. Discover why simply wishing for a better life isn't enough and how the Rooted and Regulated 7-Day Series can guide you in integrating nervous system regulation with your goals. Learn practical steps to not just dream your desired life but actively build it, ensuring your manifestations are deeply rooted in reality.

Finding Purpose Amidst Life's Storms

Welcome to another episode of Rooted Resilience with Wendy Golden, where we explore the real and raw journey towards healing and self-discovery. In today's episode, Wendy dives deep into the often difficult but necessary process of finding one's purpose in the midst of life's greatest challenges.
Whether it's experiencing a diagnosis, a breakdown, or a significant loss, Wendy emphasizes that true purpose isn't something to be chased or earned with titles and achievements but rather discovered by being present in the moment and listening to our innermost selves.
This episode aligns with our Summer Reset Series, encouraging listeners to reset not just their habits or routines, but their entire approach to pain, purpose, and presence. Wendy shares her personal experiences of navigating through significant life changes, such as the loss of a loved one or the separation in her marriage, and how those experiences prompted moments of introspection and growth.
In addition, Wendy highlights the importance of community healing, explaining why we often run from both our own healing and the intense emotions of others, and how to stop the cycle by learning to regulate our nervous systems and simply be present.
Join us as we explore practical tools like the Rooted Journal and the Rooted and Regulated series, designed to support healing in a safe, sacred space. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace your journey, let your purpose evolve, and be present for yourself and others in the most authentic way. As always you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. Visit my website www.willowandoakresilient wellness. Also, stan.store/willowandoakresilientwellness 

Embracing Real Self-Care: Summer Reset for the Soul

Welcome to the Rooted Resilience Podcast with Wendy Golden, where we delve into the raw truths of self-care beyond the clichés. In this episode, we kick off the Rooted Summer Reset series, exploring what genuine self-care looks like, especially for those battling burnout and managing autoimmune conditions.
Wendy shares her personal journey of redefining self-care, moving away from superficial routines to embracing practices that promote real healing and connection with our inner selves. Discover the importance of nervous system repair, intentional stillness, and creating meaningful moments of rest amidst a busy life.
This summer, embrace the power of reclaiming time for yourself with practical tools and heartfelt encouragement. Whether you're managing work, family, or both, Wendy provides insights into integrating self-care into daily life, emphasizing that real strength comes from stillness and self-connection.
Join us for a candid conversation about overcoming societal pressures and learning to prioritize self-care as a vital part of survival. Tune in and get ready to reset your summer with intention and resilience.
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Breaking Promises: A Heartfelt Journey of Parental Resilience

This episode of Root of Resilience delves into the challenging experiences of parenting, focusing on the heartbreak of a broken promise to a child. Host Wendy Golden shares a personal story of her seven-year-old daughter's encounter with a trusted individual's lie and how it led to tough but necessary parenting conversations. This episode highlights the importance of protecting children's mental health, establishing trust, and maintaining familial integrity, even when it means distancing from those who do not contribute positively to their well-being. Join the discussion on raising resilient children who understand the value of honesty, as well as the need for setting healthy boundaries and breaking cycles of dysfunction.

Standing Strong in the Storm: Mental Health Real Talk

Welcome to this heartfelt episode of Root of Resilience, where your host, Wendy Golden, opens up about navigating life's most turbulent storms. This raw and vulnerable discussion dives into the reality of mental health when you're deep in the storm, beyond the clichés of self-care and spa days. Wendy shares her personal experiences with loss and upheaval, offering real tools to understand how our nervous system reacts to trauma and stress.
Explore the survival strategies of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, while learning how to anchor yourself amidst chaos. You'll be reminded that reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Discover grounding techniques and affirmations that can serve as lifelines during overwhelming times. Most importantly, know that you are not alone in your struggles and that how you choose to walk through the storm is where your true power lies.
Join Wendy as she discusses the importance of a supportive circle and the power of prayer in finding peace and direction. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking practical mental health insights, this episode offers comfort, empowerment, and encouragement to stay rooted in turbulent times.
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Unmasking the Wellness Industry: A Journey to Affordable Healing

In this eye-opening episode of Root of Resilience, host Wendy Golden takes listeners on a personal journey of discovery and empowerment. She unravels the often hidden truths of the wellness industry, spotlighting her creation of an accessible $17 wellness guide amidst an industry rife with exorbitantly priced alternatives.
Wendy shares her personal battles with health, the overwhelming misinformation, and the pivotal moment that spurred her to action. She presents a candid narrative about the pitfalls of high-ticket wellness solutions and the importance of realistic, affordable wellness practices that prioritize purpose over profit.
This episode is a call to action for those feeling trapped by traditional healthcare systems and costly wellness schemes, offering a beacon of hope and a pathway to genuine wellbeing without financial strain.