Rewilding Humanity: Plant Medicine, Trauma Healing & Spiritual Awakening

Krysta Francoeur | Bridging Trauma Recovery, Plant Medicine, and Mysticism

Transformation. Plant medicine. Nervous system healing. Rewilding Humanity is a podcast exploring plant medicine, trauma healing, nervous system repair, and spiritual awakening in a world unraveling. If you’re navigating a spiritual awakening, trauma recovery, nervous system collapse, or the loss of everything you once knew—you’re in the right place. Hosted by Krysta Francoeur, Rewilding Humanity weaves together real stories of breakdown and rebirth, with grounded conversations on: Nervous system repair & regulationPlant medicine integration, education & cautionTrauma healing & empath survivalEnergetic sovereignty & boundary repairPhoenix Rising journeys after collapseMysticism, creativity, and soul reclamation Season 3 begins with Krysta’s own story of nervous system collapse and reawakening, expanding into conversations that bridge plant medicine wisdom, science, and lived experience. These are the raw, real stories we need right now—meant to guide you back to your power, your truth, and your wild self.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  1. 76 - SEASON FINALE: Rest, Rebuild, and Remember with Neale Donald Walsch

    5D AGO

    76 - SEASON FINALE: Rest, Rebuild, and Remember with Neale Donald Walsch

    I took a little over a month off releasing episodes because my nervous system has needed rest. And honestly, I’m done pretending we’re meant to live like slaves to the algorithms. In this season finale, I share a personal update about burnout, integration, and why I’m shifting the format of the podcast moving forward (less pressure, more intention, more truth). I also share what’s changing inside Patreon, why I’m moving toward more solo episodes, and a seed that’s been forming in my field: a future program blending nervous system education + somatic art practices + nature communion + myth rewriting. Then we drop into a rich conversation with Neale Donald Walsch, the author of the Conversations with God series. We talk about: Why we forget God (and why that forgetting may be part of the point)“Wakefulness” and how divine messages arrive through everyday lifeSoul agreements vs. fate — and where free will fits inNeale's story of meeting his wife (and the unmistakable sign that sealed it)Why life is about serving the agenda of the soul, not chasing cultural milestonesA coming shift in consciousness over the next 25–30 yearsAnd yes… what Oprah is actually like 😉 Links & resources: Neale Donald Walsch’s books  Connect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    1h 20m
  2. 75 - The Wolf of Wall Street & The Trauma Bond: A Conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

    NOV 13

    75 - The Wolf of Wall Street & The Trauma Bond: A Conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

    In this profoundly validating and deeply personal episode, Krysta Francoeur sits down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, a licensed marriage and family therapist and former wife of Jordan Belfort (the infamous Wolf of Wall Street), to unpack the insidious dynamics of narcissistic abuse and trauma bonding. Together, they explore: The psychological mechanics behind trauma bonds and why they’re so addictiveHow narcissistic abuse impacts the nervous systemThe difference between overt and covert narcissism (and why covert types are harder to spot)How narcissists “mind map” and mirror their victims to gain controlWhy emotional abuse and coercive control often go unpunished by legal systemsThe epidemic of “dark tetrad” personalities in leadership positionsWhat Run Like Hell really means, and how to leave safelyThe role of personality traits like agreeableness and conscientiousness in getting entangled with pathological loversThe healing journey, post-traumatic growth, and reclaiming your self-worth 💥 PLUS: Krysta shares a real-time update on how her own documentation of narcissistic abuse was used in court to help another woman get protection, and how speaking up can change everything. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Dr. Nadine Macaluso’s Website & Book https://heal.drnae.com/podcast-book-giveawayConnect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    53 min
  3. 74 - When the Body Speaks: Chronic Illness, Awakening, and the Masks We Wear

    OCT 29

    74 - When the Body Speaks: Chronic Illness, Awakening, and the Masks We Wear

    In this powerful conversation, Krysta sits down with Alana Joy Newton, former nurse turned psychotherapist and reconnection guide, to explore what it really means to come home to your body after years of disconnection. Together they dive into illness as initiation, dark nights of the soul, nervous system repair, and how trauma, sensitivity, and spirituality are woven through the human experience. Alana shares her journey from medical trauma and burnout to finding deep meaning through her diagnosis of Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome. She offers wisdom on how chronic illness can become a spiritual teacher, why compassion is the foundation of true healing, and what it means to live in alignment with your authentic self. This episode is a gentle reminder that your body is not broken, it’s speaking. ✨ In this episode we explore: Medical trauma and near‑death experiencesThe link between sensitivity, disconnection, and illnessChronic illness as a spiritual awakeningHow Western medicine pathologizes what the body is trying to sayThe grief of healing and learning to listen to the body’s “messages”The shadow of hustle culture and the nervous system collapseThe art of reconnection: emotions, sensations, and soulHow to release identity through “the masks we wear” 🔗 Connect with Alana: Website: alanajoynewton.com Instagram: @alana_joy_newton Connect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    55 min
  4. OCT 21

    🔒 UNFILTERED - The Art of Being Human in the Age of AI: Creativity, Mental Health, Plant Medicine & the Middle Way

    Access the full episode in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/RewildingHumanity In the second UNFILTERED episode of Rewilding Humanity, I press flowers on my studio floor and reflect on the strange intersection between AI, creativity, and being human. As a brand designer and artist, I’ve watched artificial intelligence transform creative industries; saving time, amplifying output, and blurring the line between authenticity and automation. This is a raw, stream-of-consciousness conversation about creative sovereignty, mental health, and learning to balance technology with nervous system regulation and real-life presence. I share how I use AI in my work (and even for healing), the ethical and emotional edges I’ve noticed, and how to stay grounded as we move deeper into the Age of Aquarius - a time when humanity, art, and algorithms are more intertwined than ever. If you’ve ever felt both fascinated and unnerved by AI, this episode will speak to your soul. 🎧 Press play for a flower-filled, no-filter conversation about balance, discernment, and what it really means to stay human in a world built by machines. Connect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    7 min
  5. 73 - The Wounded Healer’s Path: Addiction, Ancestral Trauma & the Rise After Rock Bottom — with Alyssa Stefanson

    OCT 8

    73 - The Wounded Healer’s Path: Addiction, Ancestral Trauma & the Rise After Rock Bottom — with Alyssa Stefanson

    In this raw and powerful conversation, Alyssa Stefanson joins Krysta to share her incredible story of transformation — from addiction, abuse, and deep ancestral pain to sobriety, somatic healing, and spiritual awakening.  Together, they explore the archetype of the wounded healer, the shadow of the self-help industry, and how ancestral trauma shapes our nervous systems and relationships. Alyssa opens up about what it truly takes to rebuild after devastation, the role of microdosing and sweat lodges in her recovery, and why slow, consistent healing is the medicine our culture is missing. Topics Covered in This Episode: Alyssa’s origin story: addiction and the long road to sobrietyBecoming a mother and finding motivation to changeThe rock bottom moment that sparked a profound spiritual awakeningWhat most people get wrong about recovery and the 12-step modelWhy trauma work without somatic healing isn’t enoughMicrodosing as a tool for embodiment—not escapeThe sacred role of sweat lodge ceremony and ancestral reverenceUnpacking the “wounded healer” archetype (and its shadow)The problem with hustle culture and the self-help industryChoosing slow, devotional healing over performative growthWhat to do when you feel too broken to beginThis episode is a potent reminder that you’re never too far gone — and that your pain can become your greatest offering. Guest Info: Connect with Alyssa on Instagram: @wildfemininerise Connect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    1h 5m
  6. 71 - The Sacred Mirror: Astrology, Self-Marriage, and the Future of Union with Tamara McLellan 

    SEP 12

    71 - The Sacred Mirror: Astrology, Self-Marriage, and the Future of Union with Tamara McLellan 

    In this powerful and expansive episode, Krysta sits down with astrologer, life celebrant, and author Tamara McLellan  to explore the deeper layers of self-marriage, sacred union, and planetary transformation. Together, they journey through: 🌙 Tamara’s origin story with self-marriage and the forest ceremony that birthed it 💍 How inner union between feminine and masculine archetypes transforms relationships 🔥 The medicine of choosing yourself—again and again—and how to create ceremony around it 🕯️ Rituals of rage, desire, grief, and the reclamation of our “forbidden” inner parts 🌌 Why Neptune in Aries and Uranus in Gemini will radically shift love, voice, truth, and community over the next 7–14 years 🌀 The rise of non-traditional relationships, separate living spaces, and collective sovereignty ✨ How eclipses mark portals of fate and self-reinvention 📚 Tamara’s book The Shark and the Sunshine—a memoir of polarity, pleasure, and power If you’re yearning to commit more deeply to yourself, question the status quo of relationships, or understand the astrological story behind your current unraveling, this episode is for you. Tamara is a profound guide through the liminal, the sacred, and the very human. Connect with Tamara on Instagram Check out her book The Shark and the Sunshine  Connect further: Krysta's IG Podcast IG UNFILTERED Patreon Review the podcast HERE to be entered into this month's draw! Join Krysta’s mailing list for exclusive drops, insider invites, and more → HERE Get 15% off any product at MindfulMEDS.io with code WILDMIND

    1h 4m

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Transformation. Plant medicine. Nervous system healing. Rewilding Humanity is a podcast exploring plant medicine, trauma healing, nervous system repair, and spiritual awakening in a world unraveling. If you’re navigating a spiritual awakening, trauma recovery, nervous system collapse, or the loss of everything you once knew—you’re in the right place. Hosted by Krysta Francoeur, Rewilding Humanity weaves together real stories of breakdown and rebirth, with grounded conversations on: Nervous system repair & regulationPlant medicine integration, education & cautionTrauma healing & empath survivalEnergetic sovereignty & boundary repairPhoenix Rising journeys after collapseMysticism, creativity, and soul reclamation Season 3 begins with Krysta’s own story of nervous system collapse and reawakening, expanding into conversations that bridge plant medicine wisdom, science, and lived experience. These are the raw, real stories we need right now—meant to guide you back to your power, your truth, and your wild self.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------