Wildly Unplug

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start enjoying the ones you've already created? After nearly two weeks of solo travel, unexpected adventures, and a few lessons in human behavior, I'm back with an October update on my 1,000 Rejections Challenge: Becoming the Bison! This month took me from presenting my Loveland Frogman research at Kentucky's Goatman Festival to exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, reconnecting with family in Cincinnati, finding artistic in...

Send us Fan Mail Why can it feel so uncomfortable to relax—even when you're completely exhausted? If you've experienced burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, or the feeling that you're constantly “on,” your body may have become accustomed to operating in a state of high alert. In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren Connolly talks with Jelena Tesanovich, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, mindfulness and meditation teacher, and nervous system...

Send us Fan Mail What if imagination isn't just for artists—but one of the most powerful tools we have for navigating life? In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren Connolly talks with mixed-media artist and writer Sarah Bush about creativity, imagination, nature, technology, and what happens when we begin trusting our own ability to create again. From her studio in New Mexico, Sarah grows plants for natural dyes, works with indigo, rust, pressed flowers, and other materials, and explores t...

Send us Fan Mail **CONTENT WARNING** The following episode of *All Night Breakfast at the Midnight Owl* is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences. It contains graphic descriptions, disturbing imagery, unsettling themes, and moments of psychological horror. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to Eden Falls, a sleepy mountain town in the Pacific Northwest where the locals are friendly, the mist never seems to lift, and something very strange is happening at the hospital. Join par...

Send us Fan Mail What can the Miami Dolphins’ legendary perfect season teach us about resilience, teamwork, competition—and even life outdoors? In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren Connolly welcomes author Bob Gonzalez back to the podcast to talk about his new book, Pro Football’s Constitution, a humorous and creative celebration of the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the only perfect season in NFL history. Bob shares the football history behind the undefeated Dolphins, including the quarterbac...