This is a space for the cycle breakers, change makers, life creators, survivors, those wanting to thrive-rs, and anyone working on themselves FOR themselves. This podcast was created to help you ROOT despite the challenges and RISE to live the life that you deserve. I’m here to plant some seeds of insight, water them with love, and send you off with a little extra light so you can Root and Rise. — Topics: Honest Motherhood, Healing Trauma, Women’s Empowerment, Gentle and Respectful Parenting ...
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Advice for Parents of Teens: Preventing Eating Disorders & Promoting Body Image With Aly Pain
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A special episode dedicated to parents wanting to prevent eating disorders in their children’s lives and to help promote body image. TW: Discussions of ED, Disordered eating, Food, Body Image, and Mental Health. If you are not in a place to hear about these topics, please find another episode of mine to dive into. I wasn’t in a place to edit this f…
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🎭 Overcoming the Need to Perform & Healing Your Inner Teenager with Aly Pain
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If you ever felt difficult, mouthy, or even like you couldn't advocate for yourself as a teen - or let’s be real, maybe you still feel this way sometimes - this one’s for you. And your inner teenager. Aly & I talk about overcoming the need to perform (rooted in childhood) and how healing our inner teenagers created space for us to live more authent…
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Guided Self-Discovery Session 🔎 Reflective Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
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Pause & reflect - either on paper, with someone else, or just within 🧠 This is another journaling & reflective thinking session - back by popular demand! Today’s focus: self-discovery. These journal prompts for self-discovery can help you explore and learn more about yourself. They are the exact journal prompts I use to find more guidance, directio…
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Bridging the Gap in Community (& Finding Community to Bridge Gaps) with Rowan Whitehead
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Bridging the Gap Community Group is a movement of gender equity through the community. Rowan Whitehead is the founder of this online community which includes over 64,000 members at the time this is published. It’s a Facebook community group that you can join today. And I recommend that you do - because it offers support, encouragement, education, a…
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End the ✨Chore Wars✨: Divide Household Chores Evenly & Get More Support Around the House
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Do you feel overwhelmed with doing everything at home/for the kids and wish your husband or partner would help out around the house more? Or maybe you have a partner wanting to help but don’t know where to begin dividing household chores. Tune in for practical tips you can begin to apply to your life RIGHT NOW and resources to finally get more supp…
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Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame (And How to Overcome Both More Effectively!)
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How to overcome mom guilt & mom shame - because you deserve a break (and some compassion) | In this solo episode, we will focus on understanding the differences between mom guilt and mom shame. Starting with that awareness alone can help us identify both our own maternal and societal expectations of us as mothers. Knowledge is power, right?! 🧠 This…
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The Art of Expressing Yourself: How to Use Your Voice & Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Up with Stacy Ann Parish
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“If I told my story, I had already won.” - Stacy Ann Parish | If we have learned anything in a post-Barbie movie world, it is that women's voices are so incredibly important to listen to. And their stories need to be heard. Their experiences are not only valuable but necessary to learn, grow, and strengthen ourselves as a community. You, your voice…
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Reflective End-of-Day Guided Journal Prompts for Personal Growth and Mindfulness
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In this listener-requested episode, we're diving into a guided journaling session focused on personal growth and reflection at the end of each day. As a special thank-you for your support, I'm gifting you my yearly digital planner—designed to empower positive habits, track goals, and challenge you in new ways. It’s the planner I use every single da…
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Bold Boundaries: How to Powerfully Say No, Speak Up for Yourself, and Set Strong Boundaries with Amy Green Smith
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We are talking all things BOUNDARIES. This is the final episode of my series with Amy Green Smith. Whether you're joining us for the first time or have been following along with the rest of this series, you're in for a treat. Amy teaches us how to powerfully say no, how to set (and enforce) boundaries with others, and how to overcome guilt associat…
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🗣️ Difficult Conversations: How to Start Them, End Them, What to Say, and How to Stand Up for Yourself
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Just in time for the holidays, Breanne and returning guest Amy Green Smith share practical tips for navigating difficult conversations without compromising your authentic self. Amy provides valuable insights on starting hard conversations, finding the right words when caught off guard, and establishing clear communication boundaries. She also offer…
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Finally Stop People Pleasing with Amy Green Smith
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🎥 Watch on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/@rootandrisepodcast In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of radical personal empowerment and self-worth with a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and communication expert, Amy Green Smith. Amy is a sought-after figure known for her uncommon blend of irreverence, wisdom, and humor, and she …
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Ditch Mom Guilt and Start Owning Your Own Motherhood with Emily Hardy
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Mom guilt got you down? Don’t worry, my friend Emily and I got you! In this episode, we'll explore self-awareness and self-acceptance in motherhood, the concept of radical self-awareness, and the importance of identifying generational trauma. We'll discuss honoring your emotions, intuition, and, most importantly, yourself in your motherhood journey…
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☀️ Rise and Shine: Your Morning Mindset Pep Talk for Personal Growth
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Start your day with a dose of positivity and purpose! In this special episode of the Root and Rise Podcast, I'm here to give you the motivational boost you need to conquer your day. Join me for a mini morning pep talk filled with guided prompts for reflection, calming breathwork, and powerful affirmations that will set the tone for a day of growth …
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PEP TALK: Healing is NOT Linear - Listen to this when you feel stuck or like you've regressed in your healing journey
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This pep talk is for those bad days when you feel stuck in your healing, like you've plateaued in growth, or if you feel a regression in your healing. I've been there. And I gotchu! Healing is not always pretty, it's not always clean, and it doesn't always make sense. Sometimes we heal the most in the moment we feel the least healed. I hope to leav…
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📱 Finding Clarity in the Digital Noise: Using Social Media Mindfully and Taking a Break from Social Media
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Listen to this to turn FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) with social media. I went on a social media break so you don’t have to - or at least so you can be more prepared for yours!Even if you don’t want to take a break from social media, this episode can help you be more mindful of its impact on you, your mental health, and your life. This means …
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🌱 GROWTH: Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Yourself (and Kids!)
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If you have a mean girl in your head that is getting a little too loud, this one is for you. You'll be able to start turning that mean girl into your hype woman - because you deserve all the hype! 🎉✨ GET YOUR HABIT TRACKER HERE: ✨ https://view.flodesk.com/pages/642e8c04b776251b6d6467d7 Topics discussed in this episode:- Letting go of toxic relation…
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GROWTH: How to Let GO So You Can GROW in 2023 & Setting New Years Resolutions in 2023
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No one tells you that you have to let GO before you can GROW. Resolutions shouldn't be limited to the New Year - here's how to set yourself up to grow ALL YEAR LONG 🎉 This is the first part of my GROWTH series, we will be discussing everything that we need to leave behind before we start calling in change - ditching those bad habits, quitting the b…
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5 Useful Self-Love Practices and Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Confidence
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Self-love is the best love. You deserve more of it in your life. Here are 5 self-love practices to improve your self-appreciation and self-worth - and free self-love positive affirmations and journal prompts to work on! We will discuss: Learning to love yourself Daily Gratitude Practice to improve self-esteem Reframing negative experiences into pos…
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Pep Talk: Being Strong Is NOT Hiding Your Weaknesses
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A quick pick-me-up pep talk for those bad days when you're not feeling strong - we are reframing our challenges and difficult emotions in a positive and empowering light because you truly are stronger than you know. Whether you are feeling triggered, discouraged, or being hard on yourself for how you are feeling or acting during a challenging time,…
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How to Support Someone in an Abusive or Toxic Relationship with Beth, a Friendship Expert
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How to know if someone is in an abusive relationship and how to navigate that situation as someone on the outside. I've been on both sides and have brought in an expert on supporting loved ones through (and out of) abusive and toxic relationships. Whether it's your friend, sister, co-worker, family member, or neighbor that you suspect might be in a…
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Building Resilience and Trauma Informed Language with Nichole Myles
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TW: Discussion of domestic violence. My guest, Nichole Myles, is a survivor and speaker who talks about post-traumatic growth, resilience, and trauma-informed practices. We had so much to talk about that this interview will be broken up into two parts - with today’s focus being building resiliency and trauma-informed practices. We will discuss: Bui…
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Post-Traumatic Growth and Overcoming Abuse with Nichole Myles
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TW: Discussion of domestic violence. Nichole Myles is a survivor and speaker who talks about post-traumatic growth, resilience, and trauma-informed practices. We had so much to talk about that this interview will be broken up into two parts - with today’s focus being thriving after abuse and post-traumatic growth. We will discuss: Surviving domesti…
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TW: It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I'm here with a (very important) message - how to safely share your story of domestic violence. Even if you have not experienced domestic violence, stick around - we all have a story to share and this can still apply to you and any negative experiences you have faced in the past. For my regular listene…
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Secrets to Building a Better Relationship After Having a Baby with Chelsea Skaggs
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The transition into parenthood is challenging for both parents - and the relationship they share. But that doesn't mean that relationship has to suffer! Protect your marriage or relationship in the early stages of parenthood using these tips from relationship coach, Chelsea Skaggs. We will discuss: Navigating resentment Resentment in motherhood Res…
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How to Heal Your Inner Child and Break Generational Cycles of Trauma with Cynthia Ngoy
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In this episode, we are gifted with so much wisdom from the amazing Cynthia Ngoy - a cycle-breaking mother of two, transformational business and mindset coach, who specializes in helping mompreneurs unlock their authentic expression in their life and on their socials. The focus of our conversation today was breaking cycles of generational trauma an…
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Best Dating Tips for New Relationships (Advice From a Happy Married Woman)
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Stop making the same mistakes while dating! These datings tips for new relationships are hard-learned lessons that someone should benefit from. Lessons learned by someone who has used all of the dating apps, experienced all of the bad dates, and found a way to more efficiently find out who is actually compatible. They say that you should always tak…
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What Does Reparenting Mean & How to Begin Reparenting Your Inner Child
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We are going to talk about what reparenting yourself is, what reparenting looks like, and how to identify the areas that need your attention. These areas are often referred to as your inner child - which we will dive deep into understanding. I share the top lessons I have learned through years of therapy and reparenting myself. And what it looks li…
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Stop Ignoring Relationship Red Flags: 30 Important Things to Look Out For
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If you are dating, you NEED to keep an eye out for these relationship red flags. They can save you a lot of precious time, energy, money, and most importantly - HEARTACHE. You deserve to be with someone who is worthy of these parts of you - and who treats you well. Learn from my (many, many) dating mistakes and stop ignoring these relationship red …
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7 Useful Hacks for Dealing With Toddler’s Hitting Phase (Gentle & Respectful Parenting Techniques)
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Frustrated while trying to handle your toddler's tantrums and meltdowns during the toddler's hitting phase? You are not alone. I'm sharing all of my tips and tricks for how to deal with your toddler hitting, smacking, or hurting others when they are upset. Techniques using: Gentle Parenting Authoritative Parenting Respectful Parenting We will discu…
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6 Ways to Start Turning Your Dream Into a Reality
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Let's talk about how to start turning your dream into your reality. Today's episode is inspired by a question submitted to my Instagram from a very sweet friend, Savannah. So consider something you want to start on and let's dive into how you can get started chasing your dream (and following your heart). You are deserving and worthy of being succes…
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The Mother Wound: How It Impacts Us and How to Begin Healing the Mother Wound
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Understanding & healing the mother wound is crucial for your personal growth. It impacts your mental health, your relationships, your friendships, & your parenting. It's time to start healing yourself FOR yourself. We will discuss: What is a mother wound? Resources for healing a mother wound Mother wound meaning Types of mother wounds Generational …
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How Days Off & Breaks Can Help Overwhelmed Moms Feeling Resentment in Marriage
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Let's talk about overwhelm in motherhood and resentment in marriage - because it is SUPER common. This episode is inspired by a question from a listener - head over to my Instagram or Website to ask a question of your own. It might even be featured in an episode, like today's episode! Here are all of my tips to help this (and every other) overwhelm…
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7 Powerful Ways to Empower Other Women (and Yourself!)
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Let's talk about why some women struggle to empower other women, how we can fix it & how we can start to empower other women (and ourselves!) Because the real change comes from within. Yes, spoiler alert, it takes an empowered woman to empower other women - so we will be learning how to empower ourselves! We will discuss: How to empower yourself Wh…
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I’m here to give you my top tips for better sleep. Because we all deserve that! I’m going to tell you all about the perfect sleep atmosphere in your room, my nighttime routine, products that I use for better sleep, and the gratitude exercise I do to fall asleep each night. And stick around for the end, I’ll offer my quick fixes for better sleep on …
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18 Effective Solo Parenting Tips to Really Help You Survive
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I'm giving you all of my top solo parenting tips. These have been hard-learned through many trials (and many, many errors), to help you survive this season of parenting. Whether your partner is away for business or you are a military family during deployment season, I have all of the resources and wisdom to share. We will discuss: The difference be…
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Why You Need a Daily Gratitude Practice to Improve Your Mental Health
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I'm sharing my daily gratitude practice with you - the one that has helped me heal through heartaches and traumas. And the one that helps me sleep better each night. I'm also including my favorite daily journal prompts for free (links below!). But, really quick, I want to give a trigger warning for some of the content in this article. My past abuse…
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A Complete Guide for How to Handle Mom Shaming
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Have you been personally victimized by mom-shamers? Let's talk about how to handle mom-shaming. So you can move forward without them impacting your day. In this episode, we will dive deep into mom-shaming... what it is, who does it, why people mom shame, and how to handle those mom shamers. We will discuss: What is mom shaming? How to tell if you'v…
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Today we are talking about what no one tells you about pregnancy. You always hear about the beautiful parts of pregnancy - the glow, the bump pictures, building your nursery. But we are going to talk about the not-so-beautiful parts. We will discuss: When you don't love pregnancy Prenatal mental health Struggling with depression and Anxiety while p…
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Let's talk about how to deal with triggers. I'm sure it's no surprise, but this episode comes with a trigger warning. TW: domestic violence, intense reactions, discussion of triggers But first, we need to understand: What is a trigger? What causes a trigger? How long do triggers last? How to overcome triggers How to deal with feeling triggered We w…
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How to Stop Playing Small & Start Living Authentically
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Playing small feels safe. It feels comfortable. But we deserve more than just safe and comfortable. We deserve to be seen, heard, appreciated, and celebrated. Let's unpack all of the challenges that come along with playing small. Along with the fears, learned behaviors, and messages ingrained in us from society. And let's learn how to stop playing …
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TW: Discussion of domestic violence | Sharing Your Story is intimate. You are giving a piece of yourself to others. It's an incredibly vulnerable position to be in. But your story can change someone's life - regardless of the topic. You can inspire others, give them something to relate to, or be a source of comfort. We might worry about what other …
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You can't talk about how to overcome perfectionism without first discussing what perfectionism is, what it looks like, and why we suffer from it. Don't let perfectionism hold you back or bring you down. You deserve to believe you are good enough. And to accept that good enough really IS good enough. To be human is to be flawed - we are all flawed! …
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Your world has grown and so have you. And that doesn't have to be a bad thing! I know, motherhood is hard. In this episode, you will learn how motherhood empowers you, despite all of the challenges that it presents. Because for all that you grieve and sacrifice in motherhood, you will gain so much more than you could ever lose. You may lose yoursel…
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Today’s episode is an honest conversation about how motherhood changes you. It’s my hope that by sharing the darkness that I’ve found in motherhood, it might bring some light into the darkness you might find. I want you to feel a sense of relief as you listen to this, realizing it’s not just you. That you are not alone in these struggles. Motherhoo…
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Embracing Motherhood : Challenges and Struggles of Motherhood
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Today's episode is all about embracing motherhood and the challenges and struggles that come along with Motherhood! We are talking about the challenges and struggles of motherhood. You already hear all about the joys and wonderful parts of motherhood. You are bombarded with it every time you scroll through social media or turn on your tv. But no on…
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Today's episode is all about The Postpartum Period (or Fourth Trimester)! You have just exhausted yourself to bring life into this world, you are healing and adjusting. Everything you know has changed. Your entire world has changed. And that transition can be more painful than childbirth itself. We are going to talk about: Loneliness in Motherhood …
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Becoming a Mother: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
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Today's episode is all about Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery! I believe that you become a mother while you are pregnant, so we are going to start this motherhood journey there. We are going to talk about: How to prepare during pregnancy How to handle pregnancy advice Those wild pregnancy hormones What to do when you don't get the support you expecte…
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This series is for all of my new moms, moms-to-be, and the curious-about-motherhood types. We are talking about becoming a mother. It’s going to be beautiful, it’s going to be raw, and above all, it is going to be real. We are kicking off this series by talking about the birth of a mother. You are giving birth to your baby but also a new identity f…
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Here are 15 tips to help you follow your dreams. And not only that, but it will also remind you that you are worthy of achieving your dreams. Because that is the foundation! To read the show notes or find more articles, check out www.rootandriseblog.com. Find Root & Rise on Facebook or Instagram @rootandrisepodcast and your host, Breanne @breaziebo…
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Continued Personal Growth in New Year's Resolutions
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I’m here to introduce you to a new concept for your New Year resolutions: continued personal growth. Setting goals throughout the year instead of just once a year. A resolution is just a promise that you make to better yourself or your life. So, why does this need to be done just once a year? We could all benefit from reflecting on our lives, habit…
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