Wildly Unplug
Escape the Hustle. Wildly Unplug helps you break free from the chaos and reconnect with nature and yourself. Host Lauren Connolly—artist and naturalist—shares inspiring stories and actionable tips for embracing mindfulness, outdoor adventures, and intentional living. Each episode features guests like biologists, adventurers, and creatives, offering unique ways to find balance through art and nature. Tune in discover what develops when you get outside & unplug! Stay Wild!
Episodes
83 episodes
Wildly Rejected- Becoming the Bison
What if rejection wasn’t something to avoid—but something to chase?In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren shares a raw and honest story about getting targeted by a phishing scam, navigating creative burnout, and making a bold ...
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Episode 74
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17:37
Be As Happy As Your Dog with Michelle
Connect with Michelle: https://www.beashappyasyourdog.com/ Subscribe for more nature + creativity inspirationLike & comment: What’s one small moment you can celebrate today?🌿 Download your free Wildly Unplug Starter Gui...
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Episode 73
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30:31
Friday the 13th- Animals We Fear (But Actually Need)
Are black cats really unlucky? Why are snakes, bats, vultures, and sharks feared by humans?In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren Connolly explores the myths and superstitions behind animals often labeled as “creepy,” “dangerous,” or ...
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Episode 71
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10:03
Inspiration Continues! From Orphan to Inspiration | Bettie’s 11 Miracles, Faith, Near-Death Survival & Finding Hope
In this powerful episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren sits down with Betty, author of From Orphan to Inspiration: How 11 Miracles from God Helped Me Escape Death and Find Hope.Originall...
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Episode 70
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32:05
Burnout to Nature: A Free Guide to Reconnect with Creativity
🌿 Download your free Wildly Unplug Starter Guide here:👉https://gem.godaddy.com/signups/ebd116a3a09647638aa4d85c004839fa/joinWelcome to Wildly Unpl...
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Episode 69
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6:30
From Chaos to Color: Creating Through Change
After a break filled with big life changes, I’m back—and I’m excited to share what’s been blooming behind the scenes.In this episode, I open up about our move to Florida, navigating this season with my family, and how a little unexpected...
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Episode 68
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7:29
Freediving, Mindful Travel, and Ocean Conservation with Delia
Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we reconnect with nature and creativity through immersive stories and grounded conversations. In this episode, we dive deep—literally—with Delia, a freediver, mindful tra...
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Episode 67
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31:52
How to be a Great Podcast Guest
Thinking of being a guest on a podcast—or already lining up interviews to share your story or mission? In this episode of Wildly Unplug, we explore the art of being a standout podcast guest with heart, clarity, and confidence. From pre...
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Episode 66
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17:32
Art on the Corner & The Truth About Contests
In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren celebrates her latest public art installation—Man’s Best Friend—featured on a utility box as part of the SURGE project in Springfield Township. She shares the behind-the-scenes joy of t...
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Episode 65
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13:23
Wildly Honest: Rejection, Resilience, & How to Self-Publish Your Book!
Hey nature lovers – Lauren here, and today’s podcast is a little different. I want to take you behind the scenes of one of the most personal, emotional chapters of my creative journey so far.This is the story of how I wrote a book, poure...
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Episode 64
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17:18
Wildly Unplug Book Teaser!
📖 Wildly Unplug Is Almost Here – A Sneak Peek into the Book That Started It AllWelcome back, Explorers, to Wildly Unplug – the podcast where we breathe deep, slow down, and reconnect with what really matters: nature, crea...
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Episode 63
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18:18
So You Want to Start a Podcast?
Hey there, wild ones—and welcome back to Wildly Unplug, the podcast where we trade burnout for beauty, hustle for healing, and discover ourselves again through nature, art, and adventure.So… you’re thinking podcasting might be f...
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Episode 62
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20:44
In Essence You Are Beautiful
Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, creativity, and conservation, and discover what unfolds when you step outside and reconnect with your inner wild. In today’s episode, I had the joy of speaking with Steffi...
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Episode 61
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29:48
Grounded in Maine
Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity—and explore what develops when we unplug and step outside.Today, I’m thrilled to introduce fellow podcaster Amy, creator and ho...
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Episode 60
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30:10
Journaling Nature's Journey
Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, art, and conservation. Today, I’m excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at a memorable experience I had presenting Tide Lines: Journaling Nature’s Journey...
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Episode 59
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23:09
Finding A Home
Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Courtney Lynn Grace, an author, movie buff, and lifelong dog lover, about he...
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Episode 58
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31:59
Body & Soul, Healed & Whole
Welcome to another episode of Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. This episode features Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed counselor, trauma specialist, and advocate for healing throu...
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Episode 57
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30:27
Mama T Energy
In this episode of Wildly Unplugged, we had an inspiring conversation with Mama T, the founder of Mama T Energy, about self-discovery, confidence, and the power of embracing your true self. From her background in...
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Episode 56
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27:46
A Life of Choice
In this episode of Wildly Unplug, I had the pleasure of speaking with Robyn, founder of A Life of Choice, about personal transformation, overcoming adversity, and using tools like the Enneagram and motivational mappi...
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Episode 55
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27:50
Outdoor Play Connection
In this episode of Wildly Unplugged, I had the pleasure of speaking with Claudine, founder of Outdoor Play Connection, about the importance of getting kids outside, overcoming common barriers to nature, and making outdo...
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Episode 54
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30:12
The Calming Ground
In this episode of Wildly Unplugged, I sit down with Elizabeth Minton, a psychotherapist, Qigong instructor, and founder of The Calming Ground, a space dedicated to helping people slow down, reconnect with nature, and cultivat...
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Episode 53
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29:13
Introducing Wildly Unplug (aka the Wild Developments Podcast Rebrand)
🌿 Wildly Unplugged Podcast 🎙️Welcome to Wildly Unplugged, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. Discover what develops when you unplug and step outdoors. 🌎✨Formerly Wild Developments P...
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4:37
Slowing Down to Leap Forward: Artist in Residence Reflections and Podcast Updates
In this heartfelt episode of Wild Developments, host Lauren Connolly reflects on her transformative Artist in Residence experience at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From painting vibrant landscapes to grappling with personal ...
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Episode 52
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