Hey there fruitful garden!

In this episode, I address how perfectionism causes us to live a crippling lifestyle. Our inability to embrace our scars, wounds, and flaws keeps us stagnant and unable to grow. If we would like to experience transformation we have to accept our present first.

Here I process:

* how hiding yourself keeps you from the life you want

* misaligned self confidence can keep you self-guarding and not living

* biblical understanding on how God wants us to tell ourselves the truth about who we really are - in exchanging defeat for victory.

Praying my experiences gives you clarity and tools to help you move forward in your healing journey.

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Final Podcast of 2025 will be released to paid subscribers only. Free podcast will return in February 2026.

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Hey there fruitful garden!

In this episode, you will hear how God addressed codependency, emotional bypassing, and self neglect that occurred in my life. This episode provides you with the perspective on how to see those who have caused rejection and abandonment wounds.Here I process:

* how to see the darkness in the world,

* how the Bible does not support self denial but instead denial of the flesh (resisting the will of God) and,

* biblical understanding on how God wants us to love ourselves.

Praying my experiences gives you clarity and tools to help you move forward in your healing journey.

Book Mentioned:

The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself: Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff

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* Blessings,

<3 Mia

Podcast Music Credits: Twinkle - The Grey Room - Density & Time

Hey there fruitful garden!

This season/year is wrapping up quickly - there are 2 more episodes left in 2025. I hope you have been enjoying this season. Keep me in your prayers so that this can keep going!

This episode is meant to

* help you understand those that we are challenged to forgive,

* move forward from an abusive/toxic past,

* establish boundaries safely for both parties involved and,

* begin to see yourself the way God sees you!

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* Emotional Wellness Coaching

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* Homework: Listen to Song by Ellie Holcomb "Wonderfully Made"

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* Book Mentioned: You have a Soul: It weighs nothing but means everything - Author - John Ortberg

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Hey there Fruitful Garden,

This episode provides you with three life responses that may have you overextending your energy externally that you don’t have what you need to bloom internally. Praying this message helps you to identify the things in your life that are causing you to remain stagnant and instead choose rest.

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* Rested & Rooted Monthly Virtual Bible Study on Worthiness

* Emotional Wellness Coaching

* Biblical Mindset Mentorship

* Caroline Williams - Christian Yoga Instructor

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Blessings,

Mia <3

Podcast Music Credits: Twinkle - The Grey Room - Density & Time

Welcome Back Fruitful Garden,

I pray that all is well with you. I took a much needed hiatus to get myself centered for what God is doing in my life. I have had to listen to this podcast multiple times to encourage me and remind me not to live an aimless life. Praying you are doing well and that your mental health is flourishing - if not I pray this helps you get in the right direction.

Blessings,

Mia

(Song mentioned in the podcast: Even at my worst by Blanca)

P.S. - Video Bible Studies with a mental health perspective coming soon. Stay tuned! <3

Hey there beautiful garden!

Trigger Warning: If you have experienced spiritual, emotional, or physical abuse - you may want to skip this episode.

Specifically Intimate Partner Violence - if you are seeking support to leave a dangerous environment contact this hotline:

Call 1-800-799-SAFE, TEXT “START” to 88788

Find more support suggestions here: IPV Website

This episode talks about things we should consider when offering our trust to spaces that claim to be “trustworthy”. God has given us discernment, power, and authority to determine what is good and what is bad for our lives. We are responsible for how we manage our lives/gardens. Here I share some experiences of what it means to offer my trust to someone or something. Trust is earned not merited.

This podcast was inspired by these scriptures: Psalm 23, Matthew 20, 1 Samuel 3, &

2 Timothy 3:5 - nlt

“They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!”

I’d love to hear how this podcast has been helping or supporting you on your journey. Chime into our group chat: Group Chat

IG: newlyrootedplant - DM me if you ever want to reach out to me directly.

Podcast Intro/Outro -

A stroll by The Grey Room_Density&Time

Twinkly by The Grey Room_Density&Time

Hey there fruitful garden,

Welcome back to another episode of Rested & Rooted IRL!

This week, I am sharing lessons I have learned from reading two books that have helped me to realize how to care for myself in a world where it easy to neglect self care and not prioritize being safe for ourselves and others.

Hope you enjoy this week’s discussion. Join our online group chat and share how this has helped you - or how you intend to apply this in your life. Join the Rested and Rooted community! Subscribe to receive our weekly bi-monthly newsletter and podcast directly to your inbox.

Disclaimer: Information shared here is meant to serve as a supplement to therapy. These podcasts are not to be considered as a substitute for therapy, please find a licensed therapist to help you navigate any immediate mental health crisis.

<3 Mia

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Music: All In by Everet Almond

Hey Friends!

This episode is loaded. I share a movie I watched this past weekend and how it has opened my eyes to see how I am limiting myself in life. I am in a space of taking action towards focusing on newness and releasing the old things that are harming my ability to grow. I share my latest concept of joy along with another affirmation for us to use in our toolbox for our rested and rooted gardens. Hope this episode is a blessing to you and feel free to share it with your friends/family. Looking forward to sharing more with you soon.

<3 Mia

P.S. -Here are some songs getting me through this week. Enjoy!

Anthony Brown & Group Therapy - Affirmations Album (2023)

Song: No Bondage by Jubilee Worship

Song: Life by William McDowell

Song: You Don't by Jeremy Camp

Song: One Sixteen by Trip Lee

Podcast Music: Steps by Anno Domini Beats

Hey Friends!

I created another podcast aka voice note to share with you. I have been self-reflecting a lot this past month. I share some ups and some downs on the journey to making room for who I am in Christ. I share the scripture that God has been giving me to remind me to keep going and recalibrate my path when necessary. In this episode, I continue to share what is currently bringing me joy and an affirmation I am declaring in this season to root me in the truth of God. Hope you are able to glean and gather what God has for you through this episode.

Feel free to respond to this entry and let me know what’s bringing you joy and how this episode resonates with you.

Also I am thinking of starting a group chat on here - what do you think?

Talk to you soon!

-Mia <3

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Songs That Have Inspired this Episode:

I Love Me: Meghan Trainor

Move (Out of the Way): Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Resources:

* Managing Worry/Anxiety Video (This video is also great for trying to manage grief with God.)

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Podcast Music:

Champion - Telecasted

Pong the Atmosphere - Dan

Hey Friends,

I have missed sharing my heart with you all. I wanted to catch up with you in a space where you can hear my voice. I am so curious to know how you are doing? Feel free to email me back and let me know!

Prior to my absence, I wanted to start a new thing on this platform. As I share in the podcast, this is the time for something new for me. I always wanted to create a faith-based mental health podcast. I am thinking this is it. I wanted you all to be the first to hear it and let me know what you think. What else would you like to anticipate for the future? I am taking things one day at a time and want to take you along the journey with me. I am not sure what that will fully look like, but I am curious to see where we end up. New blog and episode coming soon.

With Love,

Mia