Welcome to The Island Vortex, where we highlight the movers and shakers of Vancouver Island and the teachings that have led myself and others to deeper peace, understanding, and compassion. From the forested shorelines of our West Coast to our Gulf Islands, from Port Hardy to Sidney and the coastal mountains in between we say thank you for listenin…

Welcome to The Island Vortex, where we highlight the movers and shakers of Vancouver Island and the teachings that have led myself and others to deeper peace, understanding, and compassion. From the forested shorelines of our West Coast to our Gulf Islands, from Port Hardy to Sidney and the coastal mountains in between we say thank you for listenin…

Cordell Jacks joins me for a conversation about dream work - how nightmares reach out to us in our sleep to get our attention and the power of lucid dreaming! I've been lucky enough to work with Cordell, and have numerous consciousness-expanding conversations with him - and now we're bringing one to you! Connect with Cordell on his website www.cord…

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

By Molly J. Wilder

Tara Brunet is back as a semi-regular cohost for all things manifesting and creating. We chat about our manifestations over the last 60 days and how they have ALL been coming into our lives in such incredible ways, as well as the simplicity of shadow work, seeing Danielle Laporte in Victoria, and my recent course on manifestation and Moon energy ca…

Mackenzie Duncan is a photographer on Vancouver Island. He shares some of his most incredible travel stories, his journey of inner-growth, his spirit of curiosity and the many ways he has had to get uncomfortable both in his professional and personal lives. Connect with Mackenzie through Instagram @themackenzielife or check out his online course an…

In this episode, I talk about the word surrendering and how to do that when you come up against resistance in your life, as well as feeling peacefulness in my body. Let me know what you thought via the following social medias and websites. Instagram: @mollyjwilder @theislandvortex Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollywilderandtheIV/ This podcast runs on…

LJC and I chat about art, living art and how to tailor your environment for creativity, expressiveness and growth. LJC is an entrepreneur who sees places of lack as opportunities for community, beauty and culture, as well as a painter, lyricist and world traveller. Connect with LJC through Instagram @LJCart or through his screen printing site www.p…

In this episode, I share my daily practices of shadow work, how to shine your flashlight of curiosity into the hidden places of your self through the intelligence of your body, as well as my newfound practice working with intentions. I mention both Gabor & Daniel Maté and their hello again project (helloagainproject.com), which is where my new inte…

Daniel Maté is a songwriter, lyricist and mental chiropractor who uses his unique talents to help us realign our thinking and connect with our deeper calling. In this episode, we dive into what mental chiropractics is all about, how the words we use have the power to imprison or liberate our thinking, and he gives us a demo in how he can help reali…

In this episode, my intention is to share from my heart and provide you with a tool to help you connect with yourself and check in to the truth within you. I chat about putting yourself and the truth within you first in all relationships but in mentorship relationships, in particular, the importance of connecting with your authentic self and the tr…

Alex has followed his passion for the ocean and the PNW to Vancouver Island to pursue his second dream: marine biology. He shares his experience playing professional football with us, as well as his passion for mycology and his incredible creativity. Connect with Alex through Instagram @byahedotme or on his website byahe.me…

Welcome to Meditation on the Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

Maximilian Waid is a Bioenergetics Practitioner. He is passionate about helping people find healing through connecting and balancing the mind, body & spirit. Max shares his background with us, the science behind bioenergetics, and where it came from. He also puts me through a biofeedback assessment and treatment which we discuss in the second half …

Sara and the Canadian Rugby 7's girls just came back from the Pan Am games in Lima Peru with Gold. They have qualified for the Olympics 2020, and are just about to head off to Japan. Sara shares her experience of the last 7 years playing at a national level, what she's learned, what it takes and so much more! Connect with Sara on Instagram @sarajuv…

Lauren is a holistic nutritionist and a yoga instructor on Southern Vancouver Island. She has a passion for helping others develop positive relationships with their food, where it comes from, and how it nourishes their bodies. We chat about the effects of trauma on our digestive systems, food labelling, and so much more! Lauren even shares recipes …

Jeff Duke is the owner of L/L Supply, a Victoria clothing store with a surfer vibe and low-waste and sustainable clothing. We chat about the waste produced by the fashion industry, how his lifestyle influenced the way he does business, the pitfalls of both van life and social media, and so much more. Connect with Jeff through Instagram @llsupply, o…

Saman Rezapour is a photographer from Luxemburg, a visual storyteller and traveller now living full time on Vancouver Island. He shares his love of nature and enthusiasm for creating with us in this episode; we chat about the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life, what stepping out of his comfort zone looked like and how his path forwa…

Bryant has dedicated his life to working with Ayahuasca and learning the path of the Shaman. After experiencing the onset of unexplained physical pain Bryant started searching for alternative means of healing himself. His journey led him into the jungles of Peru. In this episode, Bryant shares his personal story, the process of working with ayahuas…

Welcome to Meditation on the Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

Tara Wild is an essential oil educator who has used the magic of oils to change her life. Through a journey into her own being, she has overcome herself to discover the beauty of self-care and self-love. In this episode we chat about transformation through the body, using essential oils for emotional and spiritual connection, how to remove energeti…

Integration is the process of incorporating what you've learnt in therapy, psychedelic experience, or any other life-altering experience; integration is "the work" that needs to be done to fully utilize new information, new skills and new awareness to grow fully into what you were meant to be. Shannan and Molly talk about their personal experience …

Welcome to Meditation on the Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

From living in a tent overlooking her favourite wave on Vancouver Island to chasing wind all over the world, Frances lives to her fullest potential. She tells us about how a pivotal moment changed her entire life and took her from hobbyist to pro, ranking #3 on the world stage, in 1 year. Her stoke is infectious, her adventure incredible, and her h…

This episode is all about self-love and what it means to really be there for yourself. Beyond doing acts of appreciation for yourself I'll be talking about the qualities that we can cultivate within ourselves to create profound love and understanding. Enjoy the episode! Molly xoxBy Molly J. Wilder

Welcome to Meditation on the Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

It is a special treat to converse with someone like Dalton, who I met at the sweat lodge this past November. In this episode, we practise the art of conversation while going into the varying lessons we've both learned on our respective journeys. Join us as we play with thought and pass through many ideas and feelings, culminating in a beautiful gif…

In this episode, I go over a technique I use to help me break negative thought patterns and allow room for new thoughts to come through. We look at negative self-talk, the thought-feeling-thought cycle, and what non-judgmental awareness looks like. Enjoy, Molly xoxBy Molly J. Wilder

I'm excited to welcome Lilly to the podcast for the last day of Pride month! Carol introduces us to her new book Lilly Loves Beards and we discuss the gender spectrum, momma bears, and being human with her partner and returning guest Bodhi. Carol and Bodhi will be at the Victoria Pride Festival at Mcdonald park on July 7th where they will be doing …

Tara is a manifestation queen, a successful entrepreneur and a die hard when it comes to personal growth and self-development. This podcast is part of a two-part series, this is the first episode where I interview Tara about her journey in personal development, how she stays in alignment, and the big changes that she's seen on her way to where she …

Kehla embarked on her journey to inner growth and personal development when her varsity athletic career came to an end. Her experience has taken her through many paths and today we're sharing her process and the twists and turns it has taken, as well as the some of the pivotal moments that have inspired her to climb to new heights. Connect with Keh…

Self-group therapy has been one of the most vital tools I've added to my tool belt over the last year; it's learning how to be there for myself in ways I never could have imagined and learning how to love myself more profoundly than I have ever loved anyone else. In Integration Station Episode 3, I briefly discussed this tool with Shannan as we tal…

Welcome to Meditation on the Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

In 2004 Troy took a trip that changed the course of his life; he met individuals who would help inspire his intentions of giving back into actions that helped fund and build the Everest English School. I welcome you into our conversation about who those people were and the incredible journey Troy has been on for the past 14 years. To connect with T…

Integration is the process of incorporating what you've learnt in therapy, psychedelic experience, or any other life-altering experience; integration is "the work" that needs to be done to fully utilize new information, new skills and new awareness to grow fully into what you were meant to be. Shannan and Molly talk about their personal experience …

Welcome to The Island Vortex meditations. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you liked this meditation please feel free to connect. I am so grateful for you being here and listenening and I would love to hear from you! Instagram @mollyjwilder or @theislandvortex Webpage www.mollyjwilder.com Facebook page Molly Wilder & The Island Vor…

Robyn is a friend and colleague of mine who I look up to and respect. Robyn understands friendship, self-care, continuous self-development and integrity and models her life around those core values; she is a role model and everyone's "fun aunt," and shares some of her valuable insights around the many elements of being a good friend.…

Welcome to Meditation on The Island Vortex. May you start your week grounded and at peace. If you enjoyed this meditation let's connect! Take a screenshot of the episode screen on whatever you're listening on and then share it on your Instagram story, tag @mollyjwilder @theislandvortex so that I make sure to connect with you and let me know how you…