Rooted & Wild
Rooted & Wild
Podcast Description
Rooted & Wild is a daily podcast for seekers, healers, and the spiritually curious—inviting you to come back to what’s real.Hosted by David Allen Tracy, certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, herbalist, chef, and behavioral consultant, each 30-minute episode blends grounded wisdom with soul-deep reflection. You'll explore themes like nervous system regulation, Chinese medicine, alternative medicine, herbalism, breathwork, emotional healing, and spiritual resilience—all through the lens of holistic wellness and trauma-informed care.Whether it’s solo reflections or rich interviews with wellness experts, every episode helps you reconnect with your intuition, regulate your body, and remember your place in the natural world. If you're drawn to holistic healing, functional medicine, somatic practices, or the intersection of science and spirituality, Rooted & Wild is your sanctuary.Press play and return to your roots. There’s wild wisdom waiting.Learn more about David Allen Tracy: https://www.davidallentracy.com/Learn more about ThetaHealing & Herbalism: https://www.edens-echo-healing.com/
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily explores themes of holistic wellness, trauma-informed care, and alternative medicine. Episodes delve into topics such as breathwork with Ramon Christopher, the benefits of burdock root with Danae Hersha, and neurodivergence stigma with Stephanie Ulven, offering insights into emotional healing, herbalism, and the intersection of science with spirituality.
Rooted & Wild is a daily podcast for those seeking alternative answers about wellness, the body, the mind, and the multifaceted components that shape our health.
Hosted by David Allen Tracy, certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, herbalist, chef, and behavioral consultant, each 30-minute episode blends grounded wisdom with soul-deep reflection. You’ll explore themes like nervous system regulation, Chinese medicine, alternative medicine, herbalism, breathwork, emotional healing, and spiritual resilience—all through the lens of holistic wellness and trauma-informed care.
Whether it’s solo reflections or rich interviews with wellness experts, every episode helps you reconnect with your intuition, regulate your body, and remember your place in the natural world. If you’re drawn to holistic healing, functional medicine, somatic practices, or the intersection of science and spirituality, Rooted & Wild is your sanctuary.
Press play and return to your roots. There’s wild wisdom waiting.
Learn more about David Allen Tracy: https://www.davidallentracy.com/
What does it mean to belong when you’ve grown up everywhere—and nowhere—all at once?
In this expansive and deeply resonant conversation, we’re joined by Vicki Abadesco, a visionary entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, speaker, coach, and mentor whose life and work are rooted in personal growth, transformation, and global perspective. Raised across Asia, Europe, and North America, Vicki embodies the lived experience of a Third Culture Kid—someone shaped by many cultures, languages, and worldviews, yet often left navigating questions of identity, home, and belonging.
Vicki is renowned for her unwavering commitment to empowering others to live purposeful, heart-led lives. Through her organization, Soul Shoppe, she and her team have touched the hearts and minds of more than one million elementary school students with a transformative conflict-resolution and peacemaking curriculum. Her work has helped nurture a generation of emotionally intelligent young people—capable of building strong relationships, resolving conflict with compassion, and fostering inclusive, connected communities.
Together, we explore the emotional, psychological, and spiritual terrain of Third Culture journeys—the gifts of adaptability, empathy, and global awareness, alongside the grief, rootlessness, and quiet loneliness that can accompany a life in motion. Vicki shares how growing up between worlds shaped her sense of self, relationships, leadership, and purpose, and how true rootedness doesn’t always come from one place, but from learning how to belong within yourself.
This episode is for anyone who has:
- Grown up internationally or between cultures
- Felt deeply connected yet perpetually out of place
- Learned to read rooms, people, and cultures early in life
- Questioned identity, home, and where they truly belong
It’s a conversation about liminality, resilience, emotional intelligence, and the beauty of living beyond borders—externally and internally.
🔗 Learn more about Vicki and her work:
https://www.vickiabadesco.com
If you’ve ever felt like your roots travel with you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of David Allen Tracy. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.
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