8 Episodes To Motivate You in this Wild Precious Life

Have you ever felt a little lost? A little stuck? A little restless? Maybe you just need a little bit of inspiration? The 8 women featured in this blog are going to give you that! They've all stepped out of their comfort zone to challenge themselves and change not only their lives, but the lives of others!

1. Emily Ford

In 2021 Emily became the first woman to complete Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail in the winter. Emily set out with her trusty companion Diggins (an adorable Husky), braving snow and cold to do what she loves, hiking. Take a listen as Annmarie talks to Emily about trail magic, the kindness of strangers, and how all of us are so much stronger than we realize. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/just-say-yes-with-emily-ford#episodeContent

2. Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

Silvia has conquered mountains, but she has done so much more. She established a non-profit that helps women overcome sexual abuse and trafficking, but climbing mountains.  Silvia and Annmarie talk about the healing power of mountain climbing and how women can work through trauma by putting one foot in front of the other and hiking far above the clouds. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/climb-your-mountain-with-silvia-vasquez-lavado#episodeContent

3. Bunmi Laditan

This episode is for all of the mom's out there who are just trying to get by! In this episode, Bunmi walks us through lessons in faith, grace, love, and forgiveness. Annmarie and Bunmi discuss normalizing anxiety, how humor can be born from adversity, and how to survive when children turn our worlds upside-down. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/finding-faith-with-bunmi-laditan#episodeContent

4. Elizabeth Lesser

Annmarie and Elizabeth discuss the roles females have played throughout history, religion, and mythology, and how now is time for us to unlearn some of the gendered lessons we have come to believe so that all people can flourish and shine. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/unlearn-your-lessons-with-elizabeth-lesser#episodeContent

5. Carrie Harris

Conquered the world of Marvel as a fiction writer. But, her dream wasn't achieved overnight, it took years of hard work to get there. Annmarie and Carrie reminisce about high school hijinks and discuss the importance of unleashing the superhero inside of each one of us. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/embrace-your-weird-with-carrie-harris#episodeContent

6. Deb Perelman

Deb Perelman is Smitten Kitchen, but she is so much more! Deb and Annmarie discuss grandma's cooking, how lasagna might save your marriage, and how shared recipes can foster love, understanding, and joy. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/get-smitten-in-your-kitchen-with-deb-perelman#episodeContent

7. Nancy Colier 

Nancy and Annmarie talk about healthy boundaries, self-care, and how to develop lasting vitality and truth in a world that too often feels like it needs too much from us. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/the-emotionally-exhausted-woman-with-nancy-colier#episodeContent

8. Ashley C. Ford

Annmarie and Ashley talk about surviving family trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and how to trust the people in our lives to do their own mental health work. On the lighter side, Ashley and Annmarie also discuss yacht rock, Midwestern pride, and their favorite character on The Golden Girls.https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/somebodys-daughter-with-ashley-c-ford#episodeContent