What if your emotions weren't just reactions  ... but investments?

In this episode, we're looking at the hidden cost of how we spend our energy. And no, I'm not talking about your to-do list.

I'm talking about something more subtle and far more expensive: your emotional currency.

We move through each day exchanging our energy in conversations, on social media, in what we consume, and what we give our attention to. But few people ever stop to ask: Is this worth the energy I'm spending? Or more importantly, is it giving me anything back?

This episode gets into why you feel spent even when you're doing "everything right," and the emotional costs most people don't even realize they're carrying.

I'll walk you through how ancient wisdom, lived experiences, and simple daily rituals can help you take your power back without needing to overhaul your life.

And I'll also share simple strategies to help you protect your energy, reset what's been draining you, and return to a rhythm that actually feels right for you.

If you've been stretched thin, emotionally drained, or carrying a tension you can't quite name... this episode might offer the kind of clarity you didn't know was missing.

Because once you start seeing emotions as energetic currency, you'll stop wasting it, and start investing it where it truly benefits you.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

So you’ve tried shrinking yourself, playing it safe, and even editing yourself just to be accepted. You’ve dimmed your light, sat on your ideas, and let go of the vision others couldn’t even begin to see. Or maybe you’ve even edited or silenced your truth to avoid becoming an outcast.

If you’re tired, still questioning, still feeling like what you bring is “too much” for the room — you’re not alone. A lot of us have been there, stuck in the cycle of self-editing and quiet exhaustion, doing and BEING everything but what we truly feel we want to be. 😮‍💨

But shrinking doesn’t elevate you and certainly doesn’t attract possibilities. What it actually does is snuff out your potential. And that, my friend, you don’t ever want to do—before you even get started.

This episode gets raw and honest about why so many of us dim down our ideas, instincts, or presence, and how the world got it twisted when it told you to play small—trying to keep you in that box. You’re not here to do that, you’re here to SHINE!

I’ll break down where this shrinking pattern comes from, the real cost of trying to be palatable, and what it looks like to show up as the version of you that’s meant to be here.

You’re not too much — you just haven’t been in the right room.

Let’s change that.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

So ... you’ve done the journaling. The meditations. Maybe even the therapy.

But if you’re still exhausted, still triggered, still tolerating what you swore you healed from … you’re not alone. Many of us have been there, caught in the cycle of performative healing.

In this episode, we’re talking about performative healing — what it really looks like, why it happens, and how to return to something real.

From unconscious survival patterns to spiritual pressure to “be okay,” this one pulls back the curtain and invites you to reconnect with honest, grounded healing.

You’re not failing — you’re just being called to stop performing and start feeling.

Let’s talk about it.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

Welcome to Rooted Realities. This is where we start anew — but not from scratch.

In this opening episode, I take a moment to reflect on where I’ve been, why I stepped away, and what’s different now. 

If you’ve been with me since the SageFroots Podcast days, welcome back. If you’re new, I’m glad you're here.

While some things remain unchanged, honest conversations and timeless insights—the heart of my work is evolving. Expect deeper themes, and a fresh focus on the experiences we all navigate.

This podcast has grown with me. Now it’s time to share what I’ve learned, continue evolving together, and root into what matters with a wider lens and a deeper reach.

If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Let’s keep moving forward.

— Christmas

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

*This episode first aired under the SageFroots Podcast. While the audio reflects the early days, the message is just as powerful now.

Meet Lily Sanders, one of New York's top coaching experts. Lily specializes in transition, giving spiritual and practical guidance through her books, speaking engagements, and coaching. She helps others see through adverse life situations and gain healing, clarity, and focus on their soul purpose.

 As a magazine columnist, Lily inspired thousands, while writing her own powerful book, Truth to Triumph. Her internationally released book, Truth to Triumph: A Spiritual Guide to Finding Your Truth has already begun transforming lives. 

On a spiritual level, Lily encourages self-inquiry. "Who am I?" And in that self-inquiry, "Am I doing things that serve my highest Self? Am I fully aware of consciousness at the soul level as it plays out in the physical world?" She uses these self-inquiries as tools to help us transform.

Tune in to hear Lily share pearls of wisdom to help you let go of fear,  find your voice, and your truth.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

*This episode first aired under the SageFroots Podcast. While the audio reflects the early days, the message is just as powerful now.

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If you want to live a more purposeful life, one with clarity of mind and heart, confidence, balance, and alignment with what you want to experience, then start setting positive, focused intentions now.

Intentions are EVERYTHING! And in this episode, I'll discuss the power of positive focused intention, how energy influences your intentions, and why we should be practicing it in our daily lives. 

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

*This episode first aired under the SageFroots Podcast. While the audio reflects the early days, the message is just as powerful now.

We are living in unprecedented times, and financial security and stability are at the forefront of most people's minds. In this episode, I interview Nadiyah Thomas-Mitchell, the founder of Nadiyah Z Insurance Agency. 

For over a decade, Nadiyah has guided clients through the maze of information on Medicare, Life Insurance, and Annuities, helping them make the right choices that will financially sustain them for many years.

In this episode, Nadiyah will share some valuable tips and information on how having the right insurance policy can be the foundation of your financial security – no matter your income bracket. Protecting your loved ones especially during this Covid-19 era is vital. 

Tune in and see how the right insurance policy can provide financial stability and peace of mind.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.

*This episode first aired under the SageFroots Podcast. While the audio reflects the early days, the message is just as powerful now.

Did you know how you perceive your world becomes your reality? Yes, it does! 
In this episode, I'll share the power of your perception and how it creates your reality, individually and collectively. I'll also discuss the upside, downside, how it influences your beliefs and actions, and how it drives your behavior every day. And most importantly, why it's important to resist falling into false perceptions that stir up fear, and negativity. 

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs it. If you’d like more support or want to go deeper, you can explore the work at ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for being here.