What does it really take to turn your pain into purpose?
In a world that often rewards hustle over healing and silence over speaking up, The Wild Sage Society Podcast is a space where stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-love come to life. In one particularly powerful episode, host Marcie Walker welcomes Holly Oldham—a luxury cleaning entrepreneur and domestic violence advocate—who has lived through survival and emerged with a mission: to help others reclaim their space, their voice, and their lives.
In a culture that often rewards overachievement, silence, and self-sacrifice, choosing to pause is a revolutionary act. Slowing down isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And learning how to reflect and move forward, on your own terms, is the foundation of lasting personal transformation.
This is a reminder that healing isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a process of remembering who you are beneath the roles, noise, and survival strategies.
The Philosophy That Changed Everything
“Pause. Reflect. Move forward.”
Simple, right? But how often do we truly allow ourselves to do it?
We live in a society that glorifies busyness. We're told to keep pushing—even when our bodies are exhausted, our minds are foggy, and our hearts are quietly breaking. But the truth is: growth begins in the stillness. Healing begins in reflection. And forward movement begins with clarity—not force.
This powerful three-step philosophy isn’t just about mindset—it’s about embodiment. A moment to feel, to listen, and to choose again.
Your Environment Is a Mirror
Our emotional well-being is deeply intertwined with our physical environment. Messy space? Scattered mind. Cluttered home? Overwhelmed nervous system.
What if cleaning your house wasn’t just about tidiness, but about energetic reset?
Reimagining your living space with intention can be a grounding ritual that clears not just the dust—but also the emotional debris we carry. Start small. One drawer. One corner. One shelf. See how you feel afterward.
Creating an environment that supports your well-being is a powerful form of self-respect—and often, the first step toward reclaiming your life.
Reinvention is Not a One-Time Event
Many people think reinvention is a grand, dramatic shift. But more often, it’s slow. Messy. Ongoing. It’s waking up one day and realizing: I want more peace. I want to feel like myself again. I want to be free of survival mode.
Whether you're healing from burnout, stepping away from toxic patterns, or simply trying to reconnect with your joy—remember this: you’re allowed to begin again. And again. And again.
You don’t need a big plan. You just need a willingness to be honest with yourself.
Vulnerability as a Strength
There’s incredible power in naming what you’re going through. In asking for support. In telling the truth about your life—not just the curated, filtered version, but the real, raw one.
Vulnerability isn’t a weakness. It’s your greatest tool for connection, authenticity, and growth.
And if you're walking through healing with humor, softness, or even sarcasm—embrace it. Laughter, like tears, is a sacred release.
Action Steps to Reclaim Your Path
- Practice the Pause
Take 5 minutes each morning to breathe and check in with yourself. Ask: What do I need today to feel grounded? - Clear Your Space
Choose one area of your home that feels heavy. Clean it with care and intention. See what shifts internally. - Move Forward with Intention
Instead of rushing into action, ask: What’s the most nourishing next step for me right now?
These simple actions build momentum over time. They signal to your nervous system that it’s safe to come home to yourself.
Final Thoughts: You are Not Broken - You're Becoming
You don’t need to earn your healing. You don’t need to justify your fatigue or hide your truth. You’re allowed to outgrow people, habits, and environments that no longer serve your soul.
Reclaiming your path is not about perfection—it’s about presence.
So wherever you are in your journey, let this be your gentle reminder:
Pause. Reflect. Move forward.
Repeat as needed.
🎧 Want to hear more?
Listen to the full episode on The Wild Sage Society Podcast for a deeper conversation about healing, empowerment, and emotional reinvention.
Most of us are taught to run from discomfort.
To silence pain, numb out, distract, “fix it,” or pretend we’re fine.
But what if your greatest pain is not something to escape—
To silence pain, numb out, distract, “fix it,” or pretend we’re fine.
But what if your greatest pain is not something to escape—
What if it’s the portal to who you’re meant to become?
In the latest episode of The Wild Sage Society Podcast, we sit down with Jesseca Banchy—a former ER nurse whose world turned upside down during the pandemic. After sustaining a life-changing injury, she left Western medicine behind and stepped into a radical new reality—one where science and soul could finally coexist.
And in doing so, she discovered something most of us aren’t taught in our healing journeys:
👉 True healing isn’t about fixing. It’s about feeling.
It’s about peeling back the layers of what the world told you to be and remembering who you are at your core.
It’s about peeling back the layers of what the world told you to be and remembering who you are at your core.
This episode is a powerful invitation to rethink what healing really means.
From ER Nurse to Embodied Healer: Jesseca’s Story
Before her transformation, Jesseca lived in the fast-paced, high-stress world of emergency medicine. She was the helper. The fixer. The one who kept going, no matter what.
Until her body said, “No more.”
An injury during the height of the pandemic forced her to stop. And in that pause, Jesseca didn’t just heal physically—she began the deep, soul-level process of redefining her identity, her purpose, and her relationship with pain.
She chose to stop bypassing the signals and start listening.
To slow down.
To feel what she’d been trained to suppress.
To build a new kind of life rooted in wholeness, not hustle.
To slow down.
To feel what she’d been trained to suppress.
To build a new kind of life rooted in wholeness, not hustle.
Why “Healing Beyond Belief” Matters
So many women are walking around thinking they're broken.
They're not. They're just disconnected.
They're not. They're just disconnected.
Jesseca’s story reveals that healing isn’t about erasing the hard stuff—it’s about transforming your relationship to it.
She teaches us that:
- Trauma doesn’t mean you’re doomed—it means you have a deeper story to rewrite.
- There’s wisdom in every wound—but only if we’re willing to go there.
- You can’t think your way into healing—you have to feel your way into it.
“Transformation is a continuous journey, not a destination.” – Jesseca Banchy
The Bridge Between Science & Soul
As a former medical professional, Jesseca brings a powerful perspective:
You don’t have to choose between holistic healing and evidence-based practices.
You don’t have to choose between holistic healing and evidence-based practices.
You can honor your nervous system, your hormonal shifts, and your biological reality while also trusting your intuition, tuning into energy, and co-creating with the Universe.
That’s where true healing happens—in the both/and.
In the space where breath meets biology.
Where emotional regulation and earth medicine hold hands.
Where eco-conscious living becomes part of the self-care ritual, not separate from it.
In the space where breath meets biology.
Where emotional regulation and earth medicine hold hands.
Where eco-conscious living becomes part of the self-care ritual, not separate from it.
Reclaiming Your Identity as a Woman
This episode is also about liberation—especially for women in midlife.
Jesseca reminds us how often we tie our worth to our roles:
Jesseca reminds us how often we tie our worth to our roles:
The caregiver. The perfectionist. The achiever. The peacekeeper.
But what happens when those roles no longer fit?
You reclaim the parts of yourself that got buried under expectation and obligation.
You give yourself permission to evolve—and to own your healing, your voice, and your rhythm.
You give yourself permission to evolve—and to own your healing, your voice, and your rhythm.
“There is nothing more powerful than a woman who chooses herself.”
A Soul-Led Reflection Practice
Feeling inspired? Here’s how to start integrating what you just read (or heard):
Journal Prompt:
What belief about healing or identity are you ready to release?
What belief about healing or identity are you ready to release?
Daily Ritual:
Each morning or night, write down 3 things you’re grateful for—not just outcomes, but moments. This anchors you in presence and opens the door for deeper healing.
Each morning or night, write down 3 things you’re grateful for—not just outcomes, but moments. This anchors you in presence and opens the door for deeper healing.
Listen to the Full Conversation
If you’re navigating a life transition, wrestling with burnout, or simply ready to live with more truth and less pressure—this episode is for you.
Final Thoughts from Marcie Walker
At The Wild Sage Society, we believe healing is not a linear checklist.
It’s a remembering.
A sacred return.
An unraveling of what’s false so what’s real can rise.
It’s a remembering.
A sacred return.
An unraveling of what’s false so what’s real can rise.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
And you don’t have to walk this path alone.
And you don’t have to walk this path alone.
We live in an age of unprecedented connectivity. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, Bluetooth earbuds, smart home systems, and WiFi routers allow us to work, play, and communicate with remarkable ease. But all this wireless technology comes with an invisible cost—one that many women are only beginning to recognize.
Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are a form of non-ionizing radiation emitted by electrical devices and wireless networks. While these frequencies are invisible to the naked eye, their effects on the body—particularly in sensitive individuals—are increasingly difficult to ignore. For midlife women experiencing hormone imbalances, autoimmunity, or neurological symptoms, EMFs can be a significant and often overlooked stressor.
The Hidden Toll of Constant Exposure
Emerging research links chronic EMF exposure to symptoms that mirror those experienced in perimenopause and chronic illness, including:
- Insomnia or disturbed sleep patterns
- Fatigue and low energy
- Headaches or migraines
- Brain fog and poor concentration
- Heightened anxiety or irritability
- Hormonal imbalances and thyroid dysfunction
While regulatory agencies maintain that EMF exposure within current safety limits is harmless, growing bodies of independent research raise concerns about oxidative stress, disruption of melatonin production, calcium ion channel interference, and blood-brain barrier permeability—all of which impact women's physical and cognitive health.
Women Are Uniquely Vulnerable
Women are more likely than men to report sensitivity to EMFs. The hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause and the neuroimmune complexity of conditions like fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, or mold illness may amplify this sensitivity.
Additionally, the pineal gland—which regulates melatonin and circadian rhythm—is highly sensitive to EMFs. Disruption to this gland can interfere with sleep quality, mood regulation, and detoxification, creating a cascade that worsens other symptoms.
EMF Hygiene as a Holistic Strategy
At The Wild Sage Society, we don’t promote fear—we promote informed awareness. EMF exposure may be a modern inevitability, but your response to it can be intentional and empowering. In our Women’s Holistic Health Coaching and Mentorship Program, we teach EMF hygiene as a core pillar of wellness.
Simple yet powerful practices include:
- Turning off WiFi at night: Your body repairs and detoxifies during deep sleep. EMF-free rest supports hormonal balance and brain regeneration.
- Using airplane mode: When not actively using your phone, keep it on airplane mode to limit EMF emissions.
- Hardwiring devices: Whenever possible, opt for Ethernet cables over WiFi and use grounded power strips.
- Shielding your space: EMF-blocking fabrics, paints, and bed canopies can protect highly sensitive individuals.
- Grounding regularly: Walking barefoot on earth, using grounding mats, or sitting near natural bodies of water helps neutralize the electrical charge in your body.
Creating an EMF-Safe Sanctuary
One of the most transformational steps we guide our clients through is creating an EMF-conscious sleep sanctuary. This means removing electronics from the bedroom, placing your phone in another room, using analog alarm clocks, and ensuring complete darkness and silence. The shift in sleep quality alone is profound.
Clients often report improvements in:
- Sleep depth and duration
- Morning energy and clarity
- Emotional resilience
- Nervous system regulation
- Hormonal consistency
You Are an Energetic Being
Your body is not just biochemical—it’s bioelectrical. And when your energetic field is constantly disrupted by synthetic frequencies, the result can be subtle but cumulative dysfunction.
Our mentorship program integrates modern science with ancient wisdom, helping you reconnect with your natural rhythms and restore the sacred balance between technology and biology.
Empowerment Through Education
You don’t have to give up your devices or move off-grid. But you do need to understand how these frequencies affect your system—and what you can do about it.
This June, join us for a deep dive into invisible stressors like EMFs. Learn to support your brain, hormones, and energy field with strategies that are rooted in the earth, supported by science, and guided by your inner knowing.
Visit www.thewildsagesociety.com to enroll or explore our free EMF hygiene checklist and low-tox living guide. Reconnect to your vitality, starting with the frequencies that surround you.
Hormones are the body's messengers—governing everything from energy levels and sleep patterns to mood, metabolism, and reproductive health. But what happens when outside forces mimic, block, or scramble those messages? That’s the insidious work of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
EDCs are synthetic or naturally occurring substances that interfere with our body’s endocrine system, hijacking hormonal function and causing widespread disruption. For women in midlife, already facing the hormonal shifts of perimenopause or the compounding effects of chronic stress and inflammation, these disruptors are especially harmful.
Where Are They Hiding?
EDCs are everywhere. Found in plastics, pesticides, flame retardants, personal care products, and even the lining of canned foods, these compounds include well-known offenders like:
- Bisphenol A (BPA): Found in plastics and food packaging, BPA mimics estrogen and has been linked to infertility, PCOS, breast cancer, and early puberty.
- Phthalates: Common in fragrances and vinyl, these chemicals suppress testosterone and disrupt thyroid function.
- Parabens: Preservatives in many cosmetics that act like weak estrogens and are detected in breast cancer tissues.
- Atrazine and Glyphosate: Pesticides that interfere with endocrine and immune function.
- PFAS (forever chemicals): Found in non-stick cookware and stain-resistant fabrics, these are linked to liver damage, thyroid disease, and hormone disruption.
Even low doses of these chemicals can have profound effects—especially when exposure is constant and cumulative. The endocrine system operates on extremely sensitive feedback loops, meaning even tiny disruptions can tip the balance.
The Midlife Vulnerability
During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate wildly. This natural transition is already a dance of recalibration, and when EDCs enter the scene, it becomes a hormonal battleground. Women may experience amplified symptoms, including:
- Severe PMS or irregular cycles
- Insomnia and night sweats
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Weight gain, especially around the midsection
- Increased anxiety or depression
At The Wild Sage Society, we understand that these symptoms are not random—they are signals. Your body is not broken; it’s responding to internal and external imbalances.
How We Support You
In our Women’s Holistic Group Health Coaching and Mentorship Program, we guide you in understanding how to:
- Identify the most common sources of EDCs in your environment
- Reduce exposure through food choices, household swaps, and lifestyle upgrades
- Support detoxification with targeted nutrients and herbal allies
- Heal the hormonal system with whole-body care: nutrition, rest, movement, and emotional processing
You’ll gain access to curated resources, product recommendations, and actionable weekly practices—all within a community of women walking the same path toward empowerment and clarity.
Small Shifts, Big Wins
You don’t need to live in fear of every plastic bottle or food label. But you do deserve the education and tools to make informed choices.
Choosing glass containers, switching to fragrance-free and paraben-free skincare, using organic produce when possible, and avoiding processed foods are powerful first steps. We’ll help you build from there.
The body has an incredible capacity to heal when given the right environment.
Claim Your Right to Balance
Hormonal chaos is not your destiny. Our June program is designed to help you decode your symptoms and support your body with science-backed, soul-nourishing strategies.
You are not alone. You are not broken. You are awakening.
Join us at www.thewildsagesociety.com to learn more, join our upcoming mentorship cohort, and begin a journey to reclaim your hormonal sovereignty—rooted in nature, community, and deep self-trust.
You are not here to battle your body.
You are not here to chase rigid diets or punish yourself into "health."
You are not here to chase rigid diets or punish yourself into "health."
You are here to remember that nourishment is sacred.
That your body is wise.
That your body is wise.
That healing is about honoring, not controlling.
For women in midlife, this is one of the most radical shifts we can make — to stop waging war against ourselves and start cultivating a partnership.
A partnership built on listening, on rhythm, on trust.
Today, let’s explore how true nourishment can heal your mind, body, and spirit — and how you can begin right now, without adding more overwhelm to your plate.
Why Typical "Health Plans" Fail Women in Midlife
If you have tried strict diets, punishing exercise regimens, or endless supplements and still feel exhausted, foggy, or disconnected, you are not doing anything wrong.
The problem is that most health advice does not take into account the profound hormonal, neurological, and energetic shifts that happen during midlife.
Most plans were not built for the changing rhythms of a woman navigating perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.
They assume you should be able to eat, move, and live exactly as you did at twenty-five — ignoring the deeper cycles that now govern your health and vitality.
What you need is not more rigidity.
What you need is alignment.
Alignment with your body's natural rhythms.
Alignment with the seasons.
Alignment with the deeper wisdom within you that already knows how to heal.
Alignment with the seasons.
Alignment with the deeper wisdom within you that already knows how to heal.
This is the heart of what we practice inside the Women's Holistic Health Coaching and Mentorship program.
What Nourishment Really Means at This Stage of Life
Nourishment in midlife is not just about food.
It is about what you take in on every level.
- The thoughts you feed your mind.
- The emotions you allow to move through your heart.
- The people and environments you allow to shape your energy.
- The ways you rest, move, and express your body.
Nourishment becomes a lifestyle — a way of being rooted in honoring your needs moment to moment.
When you approach nourishment from this holistic perspective, your body stops fighting.
It begins to soften, open, and heal.
You are not fighting yourself anymore.
You are walking with yourself.
You are walking with yourself.
And that changes everything.
The Power of Seasonal and Cyclical Eating
One of the simplest and most powerful ways to nourish your body in midlife is by aligning with the natural cycles of the Earth — and your own internal cycles.
This is called seasonal and cyclical eating.
Here is why it matters:
- Seasonal Eating: Eating foods that naturally grow during each season gives your body exactly the nutrients it needs at that time. Spring greens support detoxification. Summer fruits hydrate and cool. Autumn root vegetables ground and stabilize. Winter broths nourish and build warmth.
- Cyclical Eating: If you are still cycling, adjusting your food choices to support the different phases of your menstrual cycle can dramatically impact energy, mood, and hormone balance. Even if you are no longer cycling, honoring the lunar phases can provide similar energetic support.
Your body is not a machine that thrives on the same inputs all year long.
It is a dynamic, living system that responds to light, temperature, energy availability, and emotional tides.
By eating in rhythm with nature, you return your body to a state of harmony.
You reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, support hormone detoxification, and improve digestion.
You reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, support hormone detoxification, and improve digestion.
And perhaps most importantly — you reconnect with a sense of belonging to something greater than yourself.
You remember you are part of the natural world.
Not separate from it.
Not fighting it.
Part of it.
Not fighting it.
Part of it.
Intuitive and Mindful Eating Practices
Along with seasonal and cyclical eating, there are simple practices that can radically shift how your body receives nourishment:
- Proper Chewing and Savoring
Digestion begins in the mouth.
Chewing thoroughly signals the rest of your digestive system to prepare enzymes, bile, and movement.
Savoring your food — truly tasting and enjoying it — enhances nutrient absorption and satisfaction.
- Listening to Hunger and Fullness Cues
Many women lose touch with their body’s signals after years of dieting or stress eating. Practicing pausing before and during meals to ask, "Am I still hungry?" or "Am I full?" can rebuild this connection.
- Gratitude Rituals
Taking a moment before eating to express gratitude for your food shifts your body into a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state, improving digestion and nutrient uptake.
- Eating with Presence
Turning off screens, sitting down, and giving your meal your full attention helps regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, and increase satisfaction. When you eat mindfully, your body feels safe.
And a body that feels safe heals faster and more deeply.
How Your Body’s Needs Change in Midlife
In midlife, your body’s needs shift in specific ways:
- You require more high-quality protein to maintain muscle mass and hormone production.
- You need more anti-inflammatory foods to balance the effects of hormonal changes.
- Your digestive fire may weaken, requiring more cooked, easy-to-digest meals instead of raw, heavy foods.
- You may need specific minerals (like magnesium, potassium, and zinc) to support brain health, sleep, and hormonal stability.
Inside the Women’s Holistic Health Coaching and Mentorship, we guide you through adjusting your food choices — gently, intuitively, sustainably — so you nourish yourself from the inside out.
No rigid rules.
No calorie counting.
No guilt.
No calorie counting.
No guilt.
Just a deep partnership with your body’s evolving needs.
Emotional Nourishment: The Missing Piece
Food alone will not heal what emotional depletion has created.
Midlife is often a time of deep emotional processing:
- Grief for roles and identities you are shedding.
- Anger at societal expectations you are releasing.
- Yearning for meaning, creativity, and authentic connection.
If you are not emotionally nourished, no supplement or smoothie will fill that void.
This is why the Mentorship integrates emotional resilience practices — breathwork, nervous system regulation, hypnotherapy, and Sacred Feminine work — alongside nutritional guidance.
Because your spirit needs nourishment too.
Your heart needs nourishment.
Your dreams need nourishment.
Your heart needs nourishment.
Your dreams need nourishment.
And when they are fed, your body follows.
How We Support You Inside the Mentorship
When you join the Summer Solstice Cohort of the Women’s Holistic Health Coaching and Mentorship, you will receive:
- Weekly group coaching sessions focused on seasonal wellness, intuitive nourishment, and emotional resilience.
- Three private coaching sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- A digital resource library including meal planning templates, intuitive eating guides, and self-hypnosis recordings.
- A private community of like-minded women, walking this sacred path together.
We start on June 20, 2025 — a moment aligned with the peak vitality of the Earth herself.
A perfect time to commit to your own flourishing.
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
The world often teaches women to disconnect from themselves.
To override their intuition.
To judge and control their bodies rather than honor and nourish them.
To override their intuition.
To judge and control their bodies rather than honor and nourish them.
But your midlife years are too sacred to be spent fighting yourself.
It is time to reclaim the truth:
You are not broken.
You are transforming.
You are not broken.
You are transforming.
And nourishment — true, holistic nourishment — is the foundation that will carry you into your most vibrant, powerful chapter yet.
Your Invitation
If you are ready to stop dieting and start nourishing...
If you are ready to eat, live, and heal in rhythm with your body’s wisdom...
If you are ready to feel strong, clear, and connected again...
If you are ready to eat, live, and heal in rhythm with your body’s wisdom...
If you are ready to feel strong, clear, and connected again...
Join us inside the Summer Solstice Cohort of the Women's Holistic Health Coaching and Mentorship.
Enrollment is now open.
Spots are limited.
And your journey to sacred nourishment begins June 20, 2025.
