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Wylde Roots
I spent a decade working in hospitals and had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand the unbelievable magic of advancements in medication… nothing could be cooler. I got to see people get more time, more comfort, more relief because of them. Science was (and still is) my passion. But after nearly a decade in the trenches, I started to feel like something was missing here. The system was cold, robotic, and over-standardized—each policy change felt like further missing the point. Healing is not created in an algorithm… it is a deeply human and personalized experience that is not able to flourish completely in the environments that are offered in our current healthcare system.
That led me down a rabbit hole of alternative healing practices—breathwork, yoga, meditation, philosophy, cultivating self-love, adequate nutrition, time in nature, social connection. YUP…. A connection to something bigger, something human, now we can really heal and then thrive. So I went back for another round of grad school to earn my degree allowing me to also specialize in mental healthcare. This way I would have the opportunity to teach these methods and help people to form mental habits to strengthen mental resilience and deepen joy in their lives. But the more I leaned into the wellness culture, the more I noticed an odd and frustrating trend—anything "unnatural" was vilified, and medication was not seen as an incredible tool but an indication that someone isn’t doing enough or has somehow fallen short of their commitments to this lifestyle. It felt like promoting only diet and exercise… but even if someone is having an active heart attack. Meanwhile, I knew (because…science) that in certain people, obesity, high blood pressure and (you guessed it… anxiety and depression) can often happen in spite of the most pristine healthy balanced lifestyles. Thankfully, the right medications save lives, add decades to lives, increase functionality, and give people their spark back. The real problem? The idea that these two worlds—science and soul, medication and mindfulness—are somehow at odds in their respective communities.
Here’s the truth: they’re not mutually exclusive. Your brain and your body deserve both precision and compassion, chemistry and mindfulness, research and intuition, serotonin and self-care. Wylde Collective was born from this desire to use all available support to help anyone that wants to learn more about how to feel their best and enjoy their lives more. We’re here to help you navigate the science, the soul work, and everything in between—without judgment, without rigid rules, and definitely without toxic positivity. Whether it’s medication, therapy, holistic practices, or a mix of everything, we’ll guide you toward what actually works for you.
Because healing isn’t about choosing a side—it’s about coming back to yourself. 🧠✨🌿
Where Science Nerd Meets Sage Burning Hippie
Hi, I’m Maggie Brother, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC—dual-certified in family medicine and psychiatry/mental health (a.k.a. got a Master’s, then a post-grad degree, licensed to prescribe and a long career in medicine—blah, blah, blah… who cares?). Let’s talk about the good stuff. Like how modern medicine and ancient healing practices aren’t enemies, how science and soul can (and should) coexist, and how you deserve a mental health approach that actually works for you.
At Wylde Collective, we’re here to shake up mental healthcare—not with cold, clinical jargon, but with a human-first, heart-centered approach. Our goal? To help you feel like you, at your best—whether that means dialing in your dopamine, balancing your brain chemistry, or reconnecting with the things that make life feel full and meaningful. Wylde Collective was born from a deep love for medical science and a desire to understand how the human body works.
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