The Wild Eden Podcast

Lydia Meacham-Edwards & Andi Seaton

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Cultivating & nourishing ensouled bodies

Sep 14

Why a retreat?

Today Andi interviews Lydia about WHY a retreat, why create Wild Eden?
Sep 7

Finding the Fun in Difference | how Lydia and Andi are widely different and still friends

What happens when two very different people become best friends? In this episode of The Wild Eden Podcast, Lydia and Andi get honest about all the ways they are not alike. From breakfast preferences and Andi’s questionable relationship with sleep to Andi’s whimsical, Type B approach to life and Lydia’s much more direct, Type A tendencies, it becomes pretty obvious that these two probably should not work as well as they do. But maybe that is the point. Lydia and Andi wonder together about why difference can actually be a gift. What if friendship does not require us to think the same, live the same, or have the same opinions? What if the people who challenge us, balance us, and see the world differently can actually help us become more whole? In a world that feels increasingly polarized, it can be easy to believe that disagreement means division. But this conversation explores what it looks like to hold different opinions while still choosing curiosity, friendship, empathy, and love. Because maybe we do not need more people who agree with us. Maybe we need more relationships that teach us how to love people who are different from us. This is a conversation about friendship, differences, healthy relationships, individuality, disagreement, empathy, faith, and learning to love people well. And, of course, there is plenty of laughing along the way. In this episode, we talk about: • Why Lydia and Andi are so different• Type A vs. Type B personalities• Breakfast opinions that apparently matter a lot• The mystery of how little Andi sleeps• Why differences can make friendships stronger• How other people can challenge us and make us better• Having different opinions without losing connection• Navigating friendship in an increasingly polarized world• Choosing curiosity instead of assuming the worst• What it looks like to love people who see the world differently• Why we need relationships that stretch us, not just affirm us The Wild Eden is a podcast about holistic wellness, faith, friendship, intentional living, and the beautiful questions that help us become more fully alive.
Aug 10

What If Rest Is More Than Sleep? | 4 ways to priortize rest

What if rest is more than sleep? 🌙 In this episode of Wild Eden, Lydia is wondering what it really means to rest—and why true rest might require more than simply getting 8 hours of sleep. We’re exploring the different kinds of rest our bodies and souls need: physical, spiritual, mental, sensory, and social rest. From sleep and muscle recovery to Sabbath, silence, solitude, and the simple practice of driving without a podcast playing in the background (aka… raw-dogging the car ride), we’re asking what happens when we stop treating rest as something we have to earn. We talk about holistic wellness, burnout, Sabbath, spiritual rest, nervous system regulation, mental rest, sensory overstimulation, and the tension between productivity and presence. We also reflect on Barbara Brown Taylor’s Learning to Walk in the Dark and the invitation to become more comfortable with quiet, uncertainty, and the things we cannot always see clearly. Because maybe rest isn’t an interruption to the life we’re trying to build. Maybe rest is part of learning how to live well. 🌿 Come wonder with us. In this episode:• Why sleep is essential for physical recovery and strength• Sabbath as an act of trust rather than simply a break from work• What it means to rest spiritually• Mental rest vs. numbing and scrolling• Sensory rest and our constant need for stimulation• Social rest, introversion, and relationships that require no performance• What Learning to Walk in the Dark can teach us about rest and uncertainty• Why we might need to stop earning our rest—and simply receive it #Rest #HolisticWellness #Sabbath #Sleep #SpiritualWellness #MentalRest #Burnout #WellnessPodcast #WildEden
Aug 3

Finding your Morning Routine in the Chaos | Practices that anchor holistic wellness

Summer has a way of unraveling even the best routines. Travel, longer days, changing schedules, and all the beautiful chaos can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. In this episode of The Wild Eden Podcast, Lydia & Andi explore what it really means to create a morning routine that supports your life—not one that looks perfect on social media. Together, they talk about finding gentle anchor habits, building a rhythm that nurtures your holistic wellness, and creating space to reconnect with God, your body, and your mind, even when life feels unpredictable. Instead of chasing productivity or perfection, this conversation invites you into a slower, more intentional way of living—one rooted in grace, curiosity, and small daily practices that actually stick. Whether you're rebuilding healthy habits after a busy season, looking for a more realistic wellness routine, or simply craving a peaceful start to your mornings, this episode is for you. In this episode, we chat about: Why summer can make us feel out of rhythmCreating a realistic morning routine that works for your seasonThe power of simple daily anchor habitsHolistic wellness practices for your mind, body, and spiritSpiritual rhythms that bring peace instead of pressureLetting go of the "perfect" routine and embracing what is life-givingIf this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little more peace in their mornings. Keywords: morning routine, holistic wellness, Christian wellness podcast, healthy habits, daily routines, spiritual growth, wellness habits, mindful living, faith and wellness, self-care, habit building, intentional living, slow living, wellness podcast, morning habits, routines for women.
May 13

How to be Unbothered, BIG transitions, & navigating the big and everyday lesons

Today, Lydia and Andi chat with each other, and you answer the questions of: What is inspiring you? What are we learning about?What is in front of us? Chatting about becoming unbothered, Lydia leaving her job and all the learnings and wonderings inbetween!
Apr 10

Leadership Lessons from the front | how do you react when everything goes wrong?

Today Lydia and Andi are together & talk all things leadership and working together!
Mar 31

Let's Talk About Bodies | theology of fitness

Today, Andi and Lydia talk all about bodies and more, starting with an excerpt from a paper written about the idea of Wild Eden years before, for a class Lydia took on the Theology of Sports and Fitness.
Mar 7

Welcome to Wild Eden | You can start at 30 & realistic inspiration for living well everyday

Welcome to Wild Eden - a space to wonder, dream, and learn alongside us how to live well. Today, our hosts Andi and Lydia discuss: - The original dream, the unexpected challenges, and what Wild Eden is becoming. - A conversation about vision, disappointment, and staying open to what’s next. - Can you start something new at 30, and the challenges & hopes that come with growing older This conversation is less about having answers and more about holding space for reflection, curiosity, and growth. We close by asking a simple but important question: what’s been inspiring us lately? Sometimes the best way forward isn’t a big conclusion, it’s a pause, a sense of wonder, and the courage to keep moving.

8 Episodes

Cultivating & nourishing ensouled bodies

Creator

Lydia Meacham-Edwards & Andi Seaton
Years Active

2026
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Lydia Meacham-Edwards & Andi Seaton
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The Wild Eden Podcast