This episode of Ritual of Wild is one for the heart and soul. Jenny's partner Sean is joining her today for a special "date night" episode with the incredible Alison Armstrong—author of The Queen’s Code and a celebrated teacher on human behavior and relationships. Together, they dive into a raw and layered conversation that touches on grief, love, relationships, and the art of being human.

Alison is a sought-after speaker and thought-leader amongst people with the desire to live empowered lives. Her philosophy and approach are referenced and taught by other authors, speakers, business consultants and therapists.Besides fulfilling the need to understand “Why” people behave as they do, Alison offers practical, partnership-based alternatives. Through her seminars, books, online programs and media contributions, she has been giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families and productive organizations.

Alison shares her deeply personal journey through the loss of her beloved husband, Greg, offering a powerful perspective on navigating grief and the mysterious connections that exist beyond the physical world. She reflects on the signs of his enduring presence and how this experience has transformed her spiritually. The conversation also moves into the messy beauty of relationships—how to nurture them through life’s chaos, the importance of mutual respect and communication, and how to stay connected as partners while parenting. Alison’s wisdom shines through as she offers practical advice alongside heartfelt stories, leaving listeners with tools to deepen their own connections and navigate life’s challenges with grace and love.

Whether you're exploring loss, looking to strengthen your relationships, or simply craving a soulful conversation, this episode is packed with inspiration, warmth, and wisdom that will resonate deeply.

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In this deeply reflective episode, Jenny is joined by Kris González to explore the intricate connections between grief, motherhood, and the ancient wisdom of Jing essence in Chinese medicine. Together, they discuss how the winter season invites us to pause, reflect, and process emotions—especially grief.

Kris is a dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Herbalist, passionate about the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She founded The Way of Yin, a lifestyle education company focused on bridging the wellness gap in reproductive health through timeless wisdom. Her courses integrate insights from Chinese Medicine Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, The Five Elements, Herbalism, and Longevity Practices. Kris aims to share the profound wisdom of East Asian Medicine, particularly in the realm of the Womb Continuum. Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause (your Second Spring), The Way of Yin offers guidance to help you journey with more ease and grace, all while embracing nature’s wisdom and helping you connect to your body, cycles, and rhythms.

Kris explains the significance of Jing essence, tying it to ancestral lineage and its vital role in women’s health throughout life stages like menstruation, postpartum, and perimenopause. The conversation highlights how modern approaches often overlook postpartum care and how reconnecting with our cyclical nature can lead to greater balance and well-being. Jenny and Kris also reflect on the emotional shifts of motherhood and how midlife can be a time of self-discovery and magic when self-care becomes a priority. They share wisdom on aligning with nature’s rhythms, honoring both loss and growth, and using ancestral guidance to forge personal paths. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the beauty in embracing the cycles of life and the power of listening to your body’s wisdom.

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This week, Jenny is sitting down with Rachelle Seliga to talk about the raw, complex realities of motherhood, grief, and the power of acceptance. Rachelle is a devoted Mother and Midwife whose work is dedicated to midwifing a cultural shift - where our innate wisdom, personal authority and the sanctity of Life are honored and centered. Rachelle's legacy work is INNATE Postpartum Care - Certification Training, which teaches the global postpartum tradition of "Physiologic Postpartum Care," the unifying tradition etched into the blood and bone of postpartum women. Thousands of practitioners are trained in INNATE's body of work; supporting thousands of families worldwide.

Rachelle lives and works from the understanding that: The most effective and powerful usage of our respective & collective energy, comes from following that which is most alive in us - and creating from THIS place. In this way systems and structures that align with Life and our connection with it - are born.

In this episode, they explore how societal conditioning often pushes mothers toward martyrdom, and why embracing emotions — even anger — can be a catalyst for empowerment and change. Rachelle shares her journey of building supportive spaces for moms, highlighting that leadership in motherhood is about facilitating growth, not seeking approval. They also touch on the importance of emotional intelligence and how acknowledging feelings helps navigate challenges. From the critical need for postpartum care to the unique hurdles of raising teens, they stress that mothers need deep resources and support as their children grow. Health choices made today have a cumulative impact on future well-being, and both rest and nourishment are key to recovery.

This conversation reminds us that self-care isn’t about adding more to your plate — sometimes it’s about letting things go. Motherhood is a journey of acceptance, self-discovery, and learning to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Tune in to hear the full conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

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Rachelle: Instagram / Website

Jenny Jimeno: Instagram

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