Rooted & Rising Wellness

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kathy joins Kaitlyn and Kelly to explore how the approach at Into the Woods Wellness has evolved and why wellness is about more than focusing on just one area of your health.They discuss the different pieces that contribute to overall well-being, including nutrition, hormones, mental health, fitness, detox, and mentoring. Together, they take a closer look at how these areas connect and how personalized support can help individuals find a starting point that feels right for them.From individual wellness services to customized nutrition programs and flexible memberships, they share the different ways people can engage with their wellness journey. Most importantly, they highlight the value of listening, building meaningful connections, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes without the pressure of perfection.Whether you're just beginning to explore your wellness or looking for additional support along the way, this conversation offers insight into what whole-person wellness can look like and how to find a path that meets you where you are.For more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kaitlyn hosts a conversation with massage therapist Izzy and movement specialist Kelly about how therapeutic massage supports recovery, stress relief, and the mind-body connection beyond pampering. Izzy explains her path from construction management to holistic wellness, what she enjoys about helping clients feel immediate relief, and common misconceptions such as “it must be deep tissue to work.” They compare Swedish (relaxation, lighter flow) and deep tissue (slower, targeted, deeper pressure), discuss what sessions look like (custom areas, pressure preferences, modesty and comfort), and note clients often present with neck and shoulder tension from stress, posture, and “tech neck.” Kelly connects massage with movement, posture, and foundation training, emphasizing stretching and breaking up prolonged sitting. They describe chair massages, the Crystal Biomat and quantum energy pad, calming room elements, suggested frequency (often 4–6 weeks), scope limits and medical precautions, and practical between-massage tips and rapid-fire myths.For more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailWhat would it look like if eating well during a busy week felt easier to reach?In this episode, CEO and psychotherapist Kaitlyn sits down with Culinary Wellness Specialist Jess and [Kelly's title] Kelly. They share how the Into the Woods nutrition program grew directly from client feedback. Many clients said meal prep was the hardest part of their wellness journey. The team listened and created meals each month alongside a weekly Grab & Go fridge in the clinic. The fridge is stocked with balanced, nourishing meals built from seasonal ingredients sourced close to home, with gluten-free and dairy-free options always available.Jess talks about her culinary philosophy of keeping ingredients natural and letting a good sauce elevate a simple dish. She also shares a few surprises from the early months, including how quickly protein balls became a client favorite and what the team has learned about planning for demand.Kelly explains how convenient, nourishing food shows up in how you feel day to day, from steadier energy to more restful sleep. She describes how the nutrition program pairs education and weekly coaching with wraparound support from nurses and mental health providers, so lasting lifestyle change feels supported along the way.The conversation closes with a look ahead at Wellness That Moves, an initiative bringing nourishing food out of the clinic and into the Fond du Lac community. Woodie, the initiative's food truck, will serve healthy bowls and salads at local workplaces and community gatherings.For more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailKaitlin Kenealy, Kelly Hall, and Deanne Mueller kick off season two of Rooted and Rising with a discussion on hormones, health, and “feeling like yourself again,” focusing on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and whole-person care at Into the Woods Wellness. They explain how hormonal shifts can affect sleep, mood, energy, cognition, libido, and body composition, and emphasize overlapping influences like stress, nutrition, thyroid, insulin resistance, and chronic disease. Deanne defines bioidentical hormones, reviews delivery options (pellets, creams, orals, gels, injectables), outlines commonly treated hormones (estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone for uterine protection and sleep), and describes evaluation through symptom checklists plus comprehensive labs and monitoring. The group covers candid symptoms and stigma, risk considerations, why treatment is individualized, and why BHRT is a tool that works best alongside nutrition, movement, and mental health support, ending with rapid-fire myths and encouragement to seek help if something feels off.00:00 Welcome/Intro02:02 Not Feeling Yourself04:16 What Is BHRT05:49 Delivery Options07:34 Key Hormones Used08:36 Age And Eligibility09:50 Labs And Screening10:58 Common Symptoms14:14 Libido And Vaginal Health15:54 Body Composition Changes18:25 Whole Person Approach19:26 Hormones Vs Mental Health20:47 Who BHRT Is For22:46 Personalized BHRT Approach23:22 Medical History Matters24:38 Safety Risks And Screening26:55 What First Visit Looks Like29:54 Labs Symptoms And Context31:12 Creams Consistency And Follow Up34:16 Pellets Versus Daily Dosing35:35 Whole Person Wellness Plan39:43 Lifestyle Foundations First41:54 Myth Busting Rapid Fire43:20 Final Takeaways And EncouragementFor more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailIn this summer mini-series episode of Rooted & Rising, Kaitlyn welcomes Zach, pitcher for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. We discuss the new, exciting partnership between Into the Woods Wellness and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders – including providing nourishing team meals. Zach shares some rapid-fire favorites, a meaningful high school baseball memory with his brother, and habits like yoga, visualization, hydration, and prioritizing nutrition. As a college athlete with aspirations to go pro, Zach explains the unseen work behind game day, his typical in-season routine, and how his family supports him. The conversation highlights men’s physical and emotional health, stigma around seeking help, resilience through setbacks, and how the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders baseball team build connection and support overall community wellness.In this mini-episode, we explore: • Day in the life of Zach as a college athlete• Men's Health and Stigma• Sleep Recovery Performance• Hydration And Fueling• Importance of Nutrition – and how it boost Zach's performance• Advice For Young Athletes• Life Lessons From Baseball• The Fond Du Lac Community & Ballpark Family FunFor more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 14: Julie’s Healing Journey — Trauma, Cancer, Nervous System Regulation & Finding Personalized CareIn episode 14, the KK and Jenny welcome Julie – a client of Into the Woods Wellness – to share her healing journey and what changed after finding the team at Into the Woods. Julie describes a childhood in foster care, longstanding trauma, and feeling stuck, unheard, and boxed in by traditional medical care after a 2021 lymphoma diagnosis (treated with surgery and follow-ups, no chemo) and later melanoma, alongside insomnia, fatigue, and multiple medications. She explains how individualized, compassionate support at Into the Woods—high-dose vitamin C IV therapy, bloodwork, mindful yoga for nervous system regulation, and a parasite cleanse—helped her sleep, come off medications, and begin feeling safe and “more human.” Through the personalized wellness program, she learned how inflammation-triggering foods, caffeine, sugar, gluten, and dairy affected her body, lost significant weight, and gained tools and accountability. Julie hopes her story reaches others in dark places and shares there is more healing to come (including EMDR in time) as part of her healing journey.00:00 Intro & Disclosure01:21 Welcome Back Episode 1401:34 Meet Julie Today02:14 What Fills Your Cup03:28 This or That Game04:33 Writing as Healing08:17 Planning and Social Style09:51 Feeling Stuck Before Help10:35 Cancer Diagnosis Spiral12:16 Finding Into the Woods13:03 Personalized Care Difference16:29 Trauma and Mental Health19:44 Alternative Healing Modalities22:19 Fight or Flight Breaking Point25:24 Compassionate Team Support26:25 Mindful Yoga Release27:10 Vulnerability and Release27:32 Breathwork and Nervous System28:13 Yoga Yin and Connection29:05 Writing and Not Good Enough30:22 Parasite Cleanse and Detox32:00 Sleep Breakthroughs36:01 Personalized Nutrition Reset40:01 Weight Loss and Root Causes41:54 Lifestyle Balance and Consistency43:53 Owning Your Health46:35 Healing Next Steps EMDR48:10 Hope Investment and Closing*******If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7: 📞 Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Free, confidential support, any time of day or night. 988lifeline.org*******For more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailCan what you eat really lower blood pressure, calm inflammation, and change your health story?For Jess, Into the Woods Wellness Culinary Specialist, the answer is yes. In this episode, Jess opens up to Jenny and Kaitlyn about her own healing journey—years of worsening symptoms, mounting prescriptions, vertigo, and passing-out episodes—and how the Into the Woods Personalized Wellness Program helped her get to the root cause, lower her blood pressure, and reduce her medication.We explore Jess's passion for whole-food, nutrient-dense, minimally processed meals, and how she creates menus designed to reduce inflammation and fuel real wellbeing. We also tackle the real-world barriers that hold people back from eating well—time, cooking skills, convenience, and the perception that healthy food is expensive—plus simple, sustainable strategies to overcome them.And we share what's next: how the Into the Woods meal prep service (Wellness That Moves) and our upcoming Woodie healthy food truck are bringing functional nutrition, clean eating, and root-cause wellness directly to the Fond du Lac community.Whether you're navigating chronic symptoms, recovering from diet culture, or simply looking for an easier path to nourishing your family—this conversation is for you.00:00 Meet Jess00:28 This or That04:26 Why Nutrition Matters06:15 Culinary Wellness Role07:49 Jess Health Turnaround13:22 Meal Prep Barriers22:27 Clean Eating Basics24:35 Global Flavors and Sauces25:28 Quick Cucumber Chicken Prep26:31 Simple Cooking Mindset27:22 Meal Prep Program Explained29:48 Breakfast Beyond Breakfast Foods31:17 Diet Needs and Allergies32:51 Favorite Meals and Next Bowl34:33 Menu Inspiration and Purpose36:57 Recipes and Future Plans37:32 Woodie Food Truck Vision44:07 Habits Over Perfection46:09 Mindful Eating and Slow Down47:30 Closing Thanks and WrapFor more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailThis episode features a roundtable with Kelly, Casey, Kaitlyn and Jenny on “Leading Well,” focusing on leadership and wellness, burnout, and supporting team health. In this episode, we explore: Personal experiences of being thrown into leadership young, perfectionism and the achiever trap, and how values and seasons of life (including parenting and entrepreneurship) shape stress and self-care. Burnout as a chronic stress response that never turns off, common symptoms (irritability, brain fog, sleep issues), and the importance of outlets. Personal, practical strategies such as prioritizing 15–20 minutes daily, energy auditsTeam leadership strategies including modeling transparency, one-on-ones – as well as the importance of psychological safety, trust, delegation, and culture-buildingInto the Woods’ wellness services, memberships, and workplace wellness presentations.00:00 Meet the Panel00:15 Why Leadership Wellness Matters05:11 Quick Fire This or That09:03 Health Takes a Backseat13:16 Achiever Trap and Rest15:48 Team Culture and Trust18:40 Values and Boundaries21:31 Entrepreneur Achievement Trap24:28 Parenting and Priorities26:10 Burnout in the Body29:56 Leader Burnout Ripple31:23 Grace and Transparency33:26 Make Time for You35:43 Energy Audit Reframe37:18 Avoidance and Processing38:59 One-on-Ones and Safety40:53 Culture Building Ideas43:05 Wellness Perks at Work45:23 Whole Person Programs49:21 Workplace Wellness Talks50:59 Wellness on Wheels51:44 Final TakeawaysFor more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailWhat if your lab results weren't a report card — but a conversation?In this episode, Jenny and Kaitlyn sit down with Casey, RN, to pull back the curtain on something that can feel intimidating for so many of us: lab work. But here's the thing — your numbers tell a story. Not a story of what's "wrong" with you, but a story about patterns, lifestyle, and what your body is trying to communicate.Casey brings over 13 years of nursing experience — including time in the ER — along with a deep curiosity about the human condition and why we make the choices we do. She shares how her own health experiences, including watching her kids' ADHD symptoms improve through lifestyle changes, shifted her perspective and ultimately led her to integrative care at Into the Woods Wellness.Together, they explore how ITW approaches lab reviews differently — starting with your real life (stress, sleep, nutrition, relationships) rather than jumping straight to numbers. They talk about the difference between "normal" and "optimal" ranges, why markers like cholesterol, vitamin D, and thyroid labs can mean completely different things for different people, and how curiosity and context can replace shame and confusion.Whether you've never looked twice at your lab results or you've been told "everything looks fine" when you know something feels off — this one's for you.In this episode, we discuss: How ITW reads labs through a whole-person, root-cause lens — not labels or quick fixes The difference between "normal" ranges and "optimal" — and why it matters for how you actually feel How your nervous system, stress, and everyday choices show up in your numbers Why Casey's approach starts with your life, not your labs – and what a lab review at Into the Woods actually looks likeMeeting yourself where you are — with curiosity, not shame Your labs aren't a verdict. They're a starting point.For more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.

Send us Fan MailLet's get real about perimenopause and menopause—the symptoms no one really talks about, the silence that surrounds this natural transition, and why whole-person wellness support can change everything. This is the conversation women AND men have been waiting for.In this episode, the Into the Woods Wellness team gets vulnerable and honest about personal experiences with perimenopause and menopause. Ginger, Kathy, Kelly, Kaitlyn, and Jenny are breaking the silence around the challenges that are common but not necessarily normal—joint pain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, changes in sex drive, sleep disruption, weight gain, mood swings, and so much more.Together, we share how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—one of the newer offerings at Into the Woods Wellness—has helped many on our team and countless clients reclaim their vitality, connection, and quality of life. From personal stories to practical insights, this is the real, unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to navigate this phase of life.This isn't about shame or suffering in silence. It's about root-cause solutions, personalized care, and supporting your body through this natural transition with compassion and science-backed approaches.Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about hormone health, this episode offers the real talk and practical guidance you've been searching for.Topics covered:Common perimenopause and menopause symptoms (physical, mental, and emotional)Why the silence around this transition needs to endPersonal experiences from the ITW team with BHRTWhat bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is and how it worksRoot-cause approaches to hormone healthFor more wellness pathway support:🌲 Visit www.intothewoodsjourney.com 📞 Call 920-904-8128 📍 1424 Lynn Ave, Fond du Lac, WI ✉️ [email protected] us on social media @intothewoodswellnessfdl for daily inspiration, wellness tips, and community stories.