Rooted & Rising Wellness

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In 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...

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In 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 shou...

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What 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...

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Kaitlin 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 slee...

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In 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...

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Episode 14: Julie’s Healing Journey — Trauma, Cancer, Nervous System Regulation & Finding Personalized Care

In 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 a...

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Can 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 crea...

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This 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: 

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What 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 cur...

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Let'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 driv...

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In this episode, CEO & Psychotherapist Kaitlyn and Brand & Marketing Lead Jenny explore why relationships deserve the same attention as nutrition, movement, and sleep when it comes to your wellness.

From busting myths about "perfect" relationships to understanding how attachment patterns show up in adulthood, this conversation covers the full spectrum of human connection – romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, workplace relationships, and the foundation of it all: your relationship with yourself.

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What if everything you thought you knew about "boosting" your immune system was only part of the story?

In this episode of Rooted & Rising Wellness, Kaitlyn and Jenny sit down with Rachel Greene-Koelbl, RN, to explore what it actually means to support your immune system from a root cause perspective. 

Rachel shares the surprising connection between gut health and immunity, why we really get sick more often in winter, why SLEEP is such an essential starting point for supporting your immune system, and what's actually happening when chronic stress a...

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What does detoxification actually mean, and why might your body need support? Kathy Brost, with over 25 years in the wellness space, joins the conversation to explore the body's natural detox pathways, signs you might be feeling sluggish, and holistic services that can help. Whether you're navigating post-holiday recovery or simply want to understand how to support your system year-round, this episode offers a root cause perspective on gentle, effective detox, no extremes required.

In this episode, we explore:

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What if this year, you skipped the resolution and set down roots instead?

In this episode, Kaitlyn (KK) and Jenny challenge the "new year, new you" mentality and offer a different approach—one rooted in reconnection rather than restriction. We explore why approximately 80% of resolutions fail, what sustainable change actually looks like, and how to start your year grounded instead of guilt-driven.

We're unpacking the science behind why willpower alone doesn't work, how your nervous system plays a role in lasting habit change, and why community support dr...

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What if the key to lasting wellness wasn't another diet—but understanding your unique relationship with food?

In this episode, Health Coach Ginger Diedrich joins KK and Jenny to explore how nutrition shapes everything from our energy and mood to inflammation and healing. With over 25 years in the health and wellness space, Ginger shares her journey to Into the Woods Wellness and unpacks why so much of what we were taught about food simply isn't serving us.

We're busting nutrition myths, exploring why 95% of diets fail, and discussing how a...

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Why do unresolved emotions show up as physical symptoms in your body?

In this episode, CEO & Psychotherapist, Kaitlyn, and Brand & Marketing Lead, Jenny, dive into the mental health spoke of the ITW Wheel of Wellness—exploring the undeniable connection between emotional wellbeing and physical health. Spoiler: your body keeps the score. Anxiety, chronic stress, and unprocessed feelings don't stay hidden—they manifest as inflammation, fatigue, hormone imbalances, digestive problems, and more.

We're breaking down the stigma around mental health support, clarifying what it actually means to "feel your...

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What does it look like to support & move your body with intention instead of obligation?

In this episode, we're exploring physical wellness through a holistic lens—one that honors the profound connection between one's physical health/body, movement, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Special guest Kelly Hall, our COO and owner of Onyx Yoga, joins the conversation to share her journey to intentional living and how she's brought that philosophy to Into the Woods Wellness.

This isn't about hitting the gym harder or tracking every step. It's about understanding how mo...

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Feeling like you're going it alone on your health journey? You're not the only one—and that might be part of the problem.

In this episode, Kaitlyn and Jenny dive into the Mentoring pillar of the ITW Wheel of Wellness and unpack why community and connection are just as vital to healing as nutrition and exercise. They explore the surprising science behind social support—including how a simple hug can lower blood pressure, how connection changes our brain chemistry, and more.

Whether you're an introvert wondering if grou...

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What happens when a personal healing journey becomes a vision for holistic transformation?

In this inaugural episode, meet the women who brought Into the Woods Wellness to life. Founder Katie opens up about her own path to healing and how it sparked her dream of a different kind of healthcare – one focused on whole-person wellness, root cause solutions, and personalized care grounded in both science and nature.

CEO & Psychotherapist, Kaitlyn, and Brand & Marketing Lead, Jenny, share how they joined the vision and became pa...