– Summer ’26, June Mini Episode  –
Minding the Game: Wellness Insights from your Local Baseball Pitcher

In this summer mini-series episode of Rooted & Rising, Kaitlyn welcomes Zach, pitcher for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. 

We discuss the new, exciting partnership between Into the Woods Wellness and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders – including providing nourishing team meals. Zach shares some rapid-fire favorites, a meaningful high school baseball memory with his brother, and habits like yoga, visualization, hydration, and prioritizing nutrition. 

As a college athlete with aspirations to go pro, Zach explains the unseen work behind game day, his typical in-season routine, and how his family supports him. The conversation highlights men’s physical and emotional health, stigma around seeking help, resilience through setbacks, and how the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders baseball team build connection and support overall community wellness.

In this mini-episode, we explore: 

• Day in the life of Zach as a college athlete

• Men’s Health and Stigma

• Sleep Recovery Performance

• Hydration And Fueling

• Importance of Nutrition – and how it boost Zach’s performance

• Advice For Young Athletes

• Life Lessons From Baseball

• The Fond Du Lac Community & Ballpark Family Fun