a little happy
Episode 58: Wilderness Lessons and Motherhood with Mary Ardery
Sep 28, 202642 min
Writer, mother, and Bloomington native Mary Ardery joins Nattie to talk about the lessons hidden in discomfort, resilience, and the messy, beautiful seasons of life. Mary shares the story behind her book Level Watch , shaped by her experience guiding women through a wilderness-based substance abuse treatment program, and the hard-won lessons she’s learned about vulnerability, community, and moving forward through uncertainty. Together, Nattie and Mary reflect on motherhood, caregiving, creativity, healing, and the quiet moments when kindness and being understood matter more than being “right.” Press play for an honest, thoughtful conversation—and a hopeful pause in the middle of a busy world.
