Rooted & Rising: Stories of Transformation, Intuition, and Soul-Led Healing

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  • 33: Why You’re Doing All the Emotional Work in Dating (And What to Do Instead)

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    In this powerful episode of Intuitive Mentor Mom, I share how a triggering moment during the Texas floods (as I'm a Texas resident), unexpectedly reopened unresolved trauma from 9/11. What followed was a deep realization about the self-limiting beliefs we carry, and how to finally release them.

    If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're living someone else's story, this episode will help you reconnect with your intuition and inner truth. I explore how unhealed trauma, fear-based narratives, and emotional triggers create invisible blocks that hold us back from living the life we truly deserve.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • How the recent Texas floods sparked a healing breakthrough by revealing buried PTSD and emotional trauma
    • Why unresolved trauma resurfaces—and how to work with it through self-awareness
    • The truth about limiting beliefs and the thin "veil" that keeps us from rewriting our stories
    • How to reclaim your personal power through intuitive mindset shifts
    • Why fear, procrastination, and self-doubt are rooted in false narratives
    • Actionable steps to shift your energy, release emotional blocks, and call in a life of alignment
    • How declaring what you truly want (and deserve) can attract opportunities you didn’t think were possible

    This episode is for all those on a healing journey, and anyone ready to break generational cycles, rewrite their story, and align with a higher frequency of truth and empowerment.

    ✨ If this episode resonates, please rate & review, share with a friend, or follow the show to stay connected.

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    31 min
  • 32: Why You’re Doing All the Emotional Work in Dating (And What to Do Instead)

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    The "men need to do their work" narrative pervading dating advice creates separation and judgment rather than fostering healing connections. This way of thinking prevents us from seeing how our romantic partners serve as mirrors reflecting our own healing journey.

    • Changing our perspective from "they need to do their work" to "what is this reflecting in me?"
    • Using relationships as opportunities for personal healing and growth
    • Recognizing we attract partners at our actual level of healing, not our idealized self-image
    • Understanding that healing comes through love, not judgment
    • Appreciating that we're all healing different aspects of ourselves at different paces
    • Finding courage to stay curious when triggered instead of dismissing others
    • Transforming relationships through grace and allowance rather than expectations
    • Acknowledging that being alive is spiritual work—everyone is doing their work.

    I'm also thrilled to announce my upcoming Heart Healing and Rewiring workshop on July 20th. This 90-minute online event will be limited to 20 participants where we'll work collectively to clear trauma, remove blocks, and create new possibilities through guided meditation and energy work. The heart communicates more to the brain than vice versa, making heart healing the foundation for lasting transformation. Register through the link in the show notes to secure your spot!

    Heart Healing & Rewiring - JOIN US TODAY! 

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  • 31: The One Shift That Gets You Out of Overthinking and Into Momentum

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    Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract abundance while others struggle despite their best efforts? The difference often comes down to a surprisingly simple practice that most of us overlook.
    We explore the powerful concept of "controlling the controllables" through using one simple yet transformative tool. Revealing how this practice clears mental clutter and opens the flow of abundance and miracles in your life.

    • Announcing a 90-minute Heart Healing and Rewiring workshop on July 20th, limited to 20 participants
    • The heart as the root and seed of the mind—our world outside reflects our thoughts
    • What defines wholeness, consistency and adherence to our commitments
    • How to pull mental "weeds" from your mind garden
    • How mental clutter blocks energy flow and creativity in your life
    • How to restore integrity, which allows you to experience more peace, creativity, and synchronicity

    I'm also thrilled to announce my upcoming Heart Healing and Rewiring workshop on July 20th. This 90-minute online event will be limited to 20 participants where we'll work collectively to clear trauma, remove blocks, and create new possibilities through guided meditation and energy work. The heart communicates more to the brain than vice versa, making heart healing the foundation for lasting transformation. Register through the link in the show notes to secure your spot!

    Heart Healing & Rewiring - JOIN US TODAY! 

    Feeling stuck? Check out this episode and try this simple tool I share. You'll be amazed at how this simple practice creates momentum toward the life you've always wanted.

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    27 min
  • 30: Why You Always Think Something Better Is Out There (And It’s Costing You)

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    3 Steps to Breaking Free From the "Grass Is Greener" Illusion


    We explore the psychology behind the "grass is greener" mentality and how to recognize when we're operating from survival mode instead of thriving in the present moment. This episode offers a raw, unscripted look at breaking free from the cycle of constantly seeking better options elsewhere.

    • Recognizing the "gap" between where we are and where we want to be
    • How survival mode triggers us to look for greener pastures instead of watering our own grass
    • The importance of staying committed rather than jumping ship when challenges arise
    • Surrendering control when we notice ourselves spiraling into survival thinking
    • Controlling the "controllables" like budgeting and daily routines to create stability
    • Looking for evidence of flow and beauty in our current circumstances
    • Understanding that safety is an internal state, not dependent on external conditions
    • Recognizing that what we already have might be exactly what we need

    Join me in July for my Heart Healing Workshop - a 90-minute session where we'll work together to remove blocks, heal trauma, and reconnect you with your deepest desires. 

    REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1404483129849?aff=oddtdtcreator

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    41 min
  • 29: How to Stop Abandoning Yourself in Relationships with Madhura Joshi

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    The sacred feminine is rising, not to reject masculinity but to restore balance in our lives and on our planet. In this soul-stirring conversation with feminine leadership coach Madhura Joshi, we explore what it truly means for women to "come back home" to themselves.

    • The feminine journey is about "coming back home" to ourselves in a deep and sacred fashion
    • Our culture has conditioned women to look outside themselves for validation when everything we need is inside
    • The current feminine movement isn't about divorcing or being better than men, but finding sacred balance
    • Women lose their power when they get stuck exclusively in masculine energy
    • The connection between feminine energy and physical wellness, including vaginal health
    • Madhura's personal transformation story after breaking free from a restrictive marriage
    • The importance of women understanding their desires and learning the art of receiving
    • Simple practices to reconnect with your feminine energy like mirror work and embodiment
    • How to balance masculine and feminine energies in dating and relationships
    • The power of surrender as a key aspect of femininity

    Madhura shares her powerful personal journey from feeling shackled in a restricting marriage to experiencing a profound transformation after embracing her authentic feminine power. Her story illustrates how many women have disconnected from their feminine essence – not because they want to, but because they've never been taught how to access and embody it. We discuss how this disconnection manifests physically, emotionally, and energetically, and why reconnecting with your feminine core is crucial for your wellbeing and creative power.

    This episode challenges common misconceptions about femininity and strength. Unlike earlier feminist movements that sometimes positioned women against men, today's feminine awakening is about balance and wholeness – understanding that both energies are essential but that many women have been forced to operate predominantly from their masculine side, depleting their true power source. We examine how this depletion affects everything from sexual wellness to financial abundance.

    If you've been feeling exhausted, disconnected, or out of alignment, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reconnecting with your feminine essence through simple practices like mirror work, embodiment, and learning to receive. We discuss the art of surrender, the power of feminine sexuality, and how to bring these energies into modern dating and relationships.

    Whether you're just beginning to explore your feminine nature or looking to deepen your connection to this sacred energy, this episode provides both the inspiration and practical guidance to support your journey home to yourself. Connect with your divine feminine power and watch how it transforms not just your life, but ripples out to heal our world.

    You can find Madhura Joshi at:

    https://therealmadhura.com/ 

    https://www.instagram.com/therealmadhura?igsh=OTQ1dXA5cm04NW83

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Awakening the Divine Feminine with Madhura Joshi

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    The sacred feminine is rising, and it's not about rejecting masculinity but finding divine balance. In this soul-stirring conversation with feminine leadership coach Madhura Joshi, we journey through what today's women are truly craving – a return to self that transcends old feminist paradigms and coming back home to themselves in a deep and sacred way.

    • The difference between past feminist movements and today's feminine awakening
    • How operating from masculine energy depletes women's power and affects physical health
    • The transformative journey of Madhura after experiencing profound loss and freedom
    • Understanding the sacred connection between feminine energy and creative power
    • Practical ways to reconnect with your feminine essence including mirror work
    • The importance of surrender as a key component of femininity
    • Breaking free from societal expectations about how women should behave
    • Learning the art of receiving as a fundamental feminine quality
    • Dating and relationship dynamics that honor both feminine and masculine energies 
    • The physical manifestations of energetic imbalance in women's bodies

    If you're feeling called to explore your feminine essence more deeply, join me for my upcoming Heart Healing Workshop. Stay tuned to the next episode for dates and details.

    You can find Madhura Joshi at:

    https://therealmadhura.com/ 

    https://www.instagram.com/therealmadhura?igsh=OTQ1dXA5cm04NW83

    Looking for confirmation, guidance, or support in an area of life where you feel stuck, stagnant, or simply unclear of what to do next? Let's connect: book a complimentary Discovery Session with me, today!

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    1 hr 22 min
  • 28: How Prayer Can Actually Change Your Life (If You Do It This Way)

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    Prayer offers a universal connection to the divine, accessible anywhere and anytime without rules or limitations, providing answers and clarity during challenging times. 

    • Prayer helps develop a deeper relationship with God and yourself
    • Scientific studies show prayer can lower blood pressure and reduce stress
    • Prayer provides direction and clarity by helping you find answers
    • Freedom and belief prayers can transform your energy at a cellular level
    • Current global challenges represent necessary growth before renewal
    • When we pray, we raise our frequency and contribute to healing ourselves and the planet
    • Prayer always receives a response, even if not in the expected form or timing

    I share two powerful prayers from Reverend Tracy L. Clark's book "31 Days of Prayer and Affirmations": a Prayer for Freedom and a Prayer to Believe. These transformative words help release energetic constraints, forgive past harms, and open ourselves to unlimited possibilities and untold miracles. The affirmations that accompany each prayer anchor their messages into our cellular memory.


    I carry my prayer books with me wherever I go because they provide comfort and inspiration. If you're interested in heart healing sessions to clear energetic blocks and live fully from your heart, please reach out through the links in the show notes. Your ratings and reviews mean so much to me - they help others find the podcast and warm my heart!


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    24 min
  • 27: Feeling Out of Control? How to Take Your Power Back (For Real)

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    We explore how to navigate today's chaotic world by shifting our perspective to see challenges as opportunities for growth and deeper connection.

    • Moving from stress to empowerment by unplugging from constant news and social media
    • Recognizing that most global events have minimal impact on our daily lives
    • Observing the news without becoming emotionally invested in things we cannot control
    • Focusing on immediate environment where we can make a meaningful difference
    • Practical ways to bring more love and joy into everyday life
    • Taking breaks to connect with nature and be present in the moment
    • Noticing the small miracles happening all around us
    • Understanding that our thoughts create our reality
    • Choosing to focus on love rather than fear or anger
    • Taking responsibility for our energy and emotional state
    • Recognizing that bringing more peace into our own lives ripples outward

    If you've been enjoying this podcast, please leave a five-star review or comment. Your support helps the show grow and reach more people who need these messages of love and empowerment.

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    29 min
  • 26: A Real Conversation With My Teen Son About Life, Truth, and What’s Missing

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    Our conversations with our children often reveal surprising insights about how they view the world and their place in it – especially when growing up in a single-parent household. 

    • Growing up with one parent creates a unique perspective where children recognize something is absent but can't always articulate what it is
    • When asked what was missing in his life, the answer wasn't about family structure but rather: "I really want a tortoise named Eugene"
    • Today's teenagers display remarkable awareness of global events and conflicts that receive minimal media coverage
    • Young people bring fresh perspectives on history and politics, viewing world events through a different lens than their parents
    • Single-parent households don't need to be viewed through a deficit lens but can be recognized as valid family structures
    • The quality of communication between parent and child matters more than the number of parents in the home
    • Our individual hearts have to heal for our communities to heal – personal growth affects our collective wellbeing
    • Sometimes wisdom comes in unexpected forms – like learning to do a front flip because "it gives you confidence"

    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing these perspectives on single parenting and raising thoughtful children in today's complex world.

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    39 min
  • 25: Why You Keep Questioning Everything (And What’s Actually True)

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    What happens when we step back and question the very nature of our reality? In this raw, unscripted episode, I take you on a journey through the concept of "the gap" – those powerful in-between spaces where we face our deepest fears and greatest opportunities for transformation.

    Drawing from my current financial circumstance, I explore how this experience differs from similar situations in my past. Rather than being consumed by survival panic, I'm witnessing something more profound: an opportunity to break generational patterns of scarcity thinking. During meditation, I kept hearing "It's an illusion" – prompting me to question how we can unplug from the fearful narratives we've constructed.

    This reflection extends to relationships as well. If love truly is all we need, why do we constantly push it away? From major relationship patterns to small daily rejections of affection, I examine how we create barriers to the very thing we seek most. Our cultural obsession with individualism might be creating another illusion – while self-love is essential, humans fundamentally thrive on connection.

    Taking our power back means recognizing when we're caught in emotional patterns that don't serve us. For me, fear often manifests as anger, but the difference now is awareness – "This is that thing I do. I'm scared." This consciousness creates space to choose differently.

    At its core, life is a heart healing adventure where we each live our own unique show. The external world reflects our inner garden, rooted in our hearts. By healing these roots through conscious awareness and love, we create a different reality – one where freedom becomes possible.

    Are you ready to unplug from illusion and create the life you truly desire? Join me as we explore what it means to take our power back and step fully into love.

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    43 min

About Rooted & Rising: Stories of Transformation, Intuition, and Soul-Led Healing

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Formerly the Intuitive Mentor Mom Podcast, now Rooted & Rising is a space for those ready to stop living life on autopilot and start living it by design. Hosted by Tara Mychelle…