Our Story

Wild & Cultured was born during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.
When I was pregnant with my second son, River, I didn’t feel like myself. I struggled with anxiety, felt emotionally drained, battled lifelong digestive issues that had become even worse during pregnancy, and even had trouble keeping my blood sugar stable. Instead of enjoying those precious months, I often felt like I was simply trying to make it through each day.
Knowing how much I was struggling, my holistic practitioner introduced me to L. reuteri and taught me how to traditionally ferment it into yogurt. She explained that emerging research on L. reuteri suggested it may support digestive health, the gut microbiome, and overall well-being, and I was hopeful it could become one small piece of my wellness journey.
So I started making yogurt.
Every day, I ate a bowl.
Over time, I noticed changes in how I felt. My digestion became calmer. I felt lighter emotionally. My skin looked healthier, and I simply began feeling more like myself again. That simple daily ritual became something I genuinely looked forward to.
As I continued learning, I became fascinated by the science behind traditional fermentation and the role of L. reuteri. Research suggests this beneficial bacterium was once much more common in the human gut than it is today, and that mothers naturally pass many beneficial microbes to their babies during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. That knowledge made me even more intentional about caring for my own health throughout my pregnancy and while nursing River.
The differences I experienced between my two pregnancies were deeply meaningful to me. My oldest son faced digestive and skin challenges early in life, while River’s journey has been very different. Although every child is unique and many factors influence health, those experiences strengthened my belief that caring for the gut can have a profound impact on overall wellness.
What began as a way to nourish myself soon became a way to nourish my family.
Today, every jar of Wild & Cultured yogurt is still made the same way I made it for myself during pregnancy—slowly fermented for 36 hours, crafted in small batches, and made with simple ingredients and care.
My hope is that every spoonful reminds you that nourishing your body doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the most meaningful changes begin with simple, intentional choices made day after day.
From my family to yours, thank you for letting Wild & Cultured become a small part of your story.