This meditation is for the weeks when there's just a lot. When your nervous system is working overtime, your feelings are bigger than usual, and you haven't had a real chance to stop.

Rather than pushing through or trying to fix what's hard, this practice offers something different: a few minutes to pause, to acknowledge what you're actually carrying, and to remember that you don't have to hold it all alone.

This meditation may be supportive if you're:

In this practice, you'll be invited to:

There's no right way to do this meditation. You can sit, lie down, pause, or come back later. If big feelings come up, that's not a problem - that's the point.

If you'd like more grounding practices like this, you can follow the podcast or find me at Grounding with Ruth, where I share meditation, breathwork, and self-worth-focused support for women navigating burnout, people-pleasing, and uncertainty.

I'm also hosting a live online workshop - Grounding in Self-Trust When Life Feels Uncertain - on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at 10 AM EST. If this meditation resonated, this workshop is the next step. Details and registration below.

If you're interested in working together:

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Sometimes the most supportive things are also the most overlooked: a real break, a bit of movement, and something warm in your hands.

In this conversation, I'm joined by naturopathic doctor and tea maker Sara Love to talk about stress, the gut microbiome, and what it actually looks like to build self-care into a busy life—without turning it into another job.

This episode is for you if:

We talk about:

Guest bio: Sara Love is a naturopathic doctor in Oregon with a wide scope of practice, blending evidence-informed natural medicine with conventional tools when needed. She's also the founder of Lichen Leaf Tea, where she creates herbal blends designed to support real life—stress and all.

Find Sara + Lichen Leaf Tea: Website: lichenleaf.com

Connect with Ruth:

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Stay Grounded.

This meditation is for moments when uncertainty is making you doubt yourself — when you're second-guessing your decisions, waiting for certainty that isn't coming, or questioning whether you're doing any of this right.

Rather than trying to find the answers or force clarity, this practice offers something different: a chance to reconnect to your own inner knowing and trust yourself even when you don't have it all figured out.

This meditation may be supportive if you're:

In this practice, you'll be invited to:

There's no right way to do this meditation. You can sit, lie down, pause, come back later, or simply listen. If your mind wanders or doubts creep in, that's not a problem — it's part of the practice.

If you'd like more grounding practices like this, you can follow the podcast or find me at Grounding with Ruth, where I share meditation, breathwork, and self-worth-focused support for women who are navigating burnout, people-pleasing, and uncertainty.

If you're interested in working together:

And if this meditation was supportive, a rating or review helps others find it too.

In this solo episode, I pause to reflect on reaching 50 episodes of Inspired Questions — how this podcast began, how it’s changed, and how I’ve changed along the way.

I talk about recording the very first episode feeling terrified and unsure, learning to trust my voice over time, and letting go of the pressure to get it “right.” I share what showing up imperfectly has taught me about self-worth, authenticity, and creating work that feels aligned.

I also speak more openly about my course, The Self-Worth Solution, why it exists, and how it has evolved alongside me. This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own growth, your voice, and what it might look like to choose yourself with more trust and less fear.

In this episode, we explore:

What it felt like recording the first episode — and how far I’ve come

Letting go of performance and learning to trust my voice

Why inconsistency doesn’t mean failure

How self-worth work shows up in creativity and visibility

The evolution of my work and The Self-Worth Solution

Why you don’t need certainty to begin

Links & Resources:

Learn more about The Self-Worth Solution: HERE

Book a free assessment call: BOOK HERE

Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook: @groundingwithruth

Thank you for listening — and for being part of this space. Stay grounded.

This short meditation is for moments when everything feels like a lot — when your mind is busy and your body is asking for a pause.

Rather than trying to fix anything, this practice offers something simpler: a chance to come back to where you are, notice what’s here, and let your system settle. It’s built around the idea of taking things ten minutes at a time, without pressure to solve the whole day.

This meditation may be supportive if you’re:

feeling anxious or overwhelmed

carrying a quiet sense of “never enough”

tired of pushing yourself to keep going

needing something steady and uncomplicated

In this practice, you’ll be invited to:

settle into the body and notice support

name what’s present without fixing it

gently return to the breath and the moment

orient toward the next ten minutes, just as they are

There’s no right way to do this meditation. You can sit, lie down, pause, come back later, or simply listen. If your mind wanders, that’s not a problem — it’s part of the practice.

If you’d like more grounding practices like this, you can follow the podcast or find me at Grounding with Ruth, where I share meditation, breathwork, and self-worth–focused support for women who are tired of pushing themselves through life.

If you’re interested in working together, you can learn more about my offerings — including 1:1 support and my course The Self-Worth Solution — at my website: www.groundingwithruth.com

And if this meditation was supportive, a rating or review helps others find it too.

Dog struggles can feel surprisingly personal — and oddly isolating. In this episode, Ruth sits down with Emma Berumen, the founder behind Snout App (built from her own experience supporting her dog Luna through separation anxiety). They talk about what it’s like when your dog’s stress becomes your stress, why “quick fixes” often leave us feeling worse, and how real progress usually comes from small, repeatable steps… plus a lot of self-forgiveness.

This episode is for you if you:

love your dog deeply, but feel overwhelmed by behaviour struggles

have tried plans that didn’t fit your real life (or your actual dog)

notice how easily anxiety becomes a feedback loop — for both of you

need a reminder that progress doesn’t require perfection

In this conversation, we talk about:

why dog ownership can bring up so much self-doubt (and guilt)

separation anxiety: the practical stress and the emotional weight

the myth of the “quick fix” — and what helps instead

breaking change into bite-sized steps (and why 10 minutes matters)

repairing after hard moments: apologizing, resetting, trying again

building tools that adapt to real life, not ideal circumstances

walking, sunlight, and getting out of your own head

the reminder: “Even though it may not look like it, it will pass.”

Guest: Emma Berumen

Emma Berumen is the founder of Snout App, a project inspired by her own dog Luna and their journey with separation anxiety. With a background that includes science and the startup world, Emma is focused on building support that’s practical, flexible, and guided by real expertise — so people don’t feel alone while figuring things out.

Links:

Join the Snout App beta/waitlist: thesnoutapp.com (as shared in the interview)

Connect with Ruth

www.groundingwithruth.com

Ruth’s work: women’s wellness, burnout recovery, self-worth, and grounded growth

If this episode resonated, you can follow the show, share it with a friend who loves their dog (and might need this reminder), and leave a review — it helps more people find us.

Stay Grounded.

This meditation is an invitation to come back to where you are, just as you are. It’s a practice of presence—not as something to achieve or get right, but as something you can return to again and again.

Whether your mind feels busy, your body feels tired, or you’re feeling a bit scattered, this space is open to you. There’s no expectation to be calm or clear your thoughts. This is about noticing what’s actually here and allowing that to be enough.

This meditation supports you in:

Settling into your body and your breath

Noticing where your mind naturally goes

Practising returning to the present moment

Reflecting on what presence feels like for you

Remembering that there’s no right way to meditate

You don’t need to do this perfectly. If your mind wanders, that’s part of the practice. Every time you notice and come back, you’re already here.

Stay grounded.

January often comes with a lot of noise—about who we should be, what we should fix, and how quickly we should change. In this solo episode, I share my complicated relationship with the New Year, why resolutions have never really worked for me, and what I’m choosing instead.

This conversation is about loosening the grip of expectation and finding a way into the year that feels more honest, more spacious, and more supportive of real life.

This episode is for you if:

You feel resistant to New Year’s pressure or “fresh start” energy

Resolutions tend to leave you feeling discouraged or behind

You’re curious about setting intentions instead of rigid goals

You want a calmer, more grounded way to move into a new year

In this episode, I talk about:

Why New Year’s messaging can feel heavy and unrealistic

The difference between resolutions and intentions

How intentions leave room for flexibility and self-compassion

My personal intention for 2026: presence

What presence looks like in my work, health, and relationships

Connect with Ruth

Website: groundingwithruth.com

Instagram & Facebook: Grounding with Ruth

If this episode resonates, you’re welcome to follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with someone who might need a little less pressure this time of year.

Stay Grounded.

If you listened to my recent conversation with Anjali, you heard us talk about what happens when we stop performing and start being present. How much energy goes into managing insecurity and trying to be “enough” — and how things shift when we let that go.

This 9-minute meditation is about stepping out of performance and into presence. About loosening the grip of the “not good enough” voice and reconnecting with the part of you that doesn’t need to prove anything.

In this episode, we’ll:

Use breath to settle the nervous system

Notice where performance and insecurity live in the body

Practice releasing the need to prove or earn worth

Explore what presence feels like as a lived experience

Remember that your purpose is bigger than your fear

You don’t need to do this meditation perfectly. Just find a comfortable position and give yourself these few minutes to be exactly as you are.

Related Episode:

I’ll be taking a short break from releasing new episodes over the holidays and will be back in the new year. In the meantime, feel free to revisit any episodes that resonated with you.

Connect with Ruth:

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Stay grounded.

In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach Anjali Handa to talk about something so many of us struggle with - showing up authentically instead of performing. We dive into the exhausting cycle of editing ourselves, the stories we tell ourselves about not being good enough, and what shifts when we finally give ourselves permission to take up space and be heard.

Anjali shares her journey from being a quiet, insecure kid who learned to fly under the radar, to becoming a coach who helps female founders and leaders step into their powerful presence. We talk about the difference between presence and performance, why vulnerability isn't weakness, and how our insecurities keep us from making the impact we're meant to make.

This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply validating. If you've ever felt small in a room, edited your voice, or wondered if you're "enough" - this episode is for you.

Topics We Discuss:

About Anjali:

Connect with Anjali:

Instagram: @anjali_handa

Register for the Powerful Presence Workshop: Powerful Presence Workshop

Connect with Ruth:

Website: groundingwithruth.com

Instagram, Facebook: @groundingwithruth

Book a free Enough Assessment call: https://pages.groundingwithruth.ca/calendar

Learn more about The Self-Worth Solution:

If this episode resonated and you're ready to do the deeper work of breaking people-pleasing patterns and building authentic self-worth, check out my 12-week online course, The Self-Worth Solution, at groundingwithruth.com.