Why This Work Matters

I thought I had done all the internal work.

Nearly twenty years ago, I recovered from an eating disorder and alcoholism. I rebuilt my life from the inside out. I truly believed I had healed the controlling perfectionism, deep insecurity, and anxiety that used to run me ragged.

Then I became a parent- and I was shocked by how triggered and powerless I felt in overwhelming moments with my kids.

I also felt unsettled by the cultural pressures placed on young boys—especially as I became aware of how sensitive, wise, and intuitive my own sons truly are. More than ever, I wanted to lead and guide them instead of reacting. I wanted to protect their tenderness and help them grow into grounded, fully expressed humans.

I’m Emily—the mother, writer, and voice behind Wise + Wild.

You may have heard the saying:
“Face your demons or they’ll raise your children.”

That’s the work. The vulnerable, messy, imperfect work that heals all of us.

This is why I created the Wise + Wild Method: We explore parenting as a portal into our deepest selves, reflect on what has been running us, grow and expand in real time, and live from your truest center.