Surviving Roots: Examining the stories we inherit—and the courage to rewrite them.

Surviving Roots: Examining the stories we inherit—and the courage to rewrite them.

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  • The Shut The F*ck Up Method

    Jorge Perez is an author, agent, producer and keynote speaker. He has been in the personal development and entertainment industry for over 20 years. He Is the host of the Outliers TV podcast and has created shows for Bravo. He Is also an award winning documentary filmmaker about the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles. We discuss finding joy in acceptance, breaking the complaining cycle, and how silence can transform our lives

    49 min
  • Communicate with Your Kids Like a Pro!

    Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, a.k.a. "The Teen Translator," gets it! As an Adolescent Psychologist & parent of a teen, she knows the struggles of navigating those tough years firsthand. As a private practitioner, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, she offers hope and practical strategies to help parents unlock their teen's confidence & resilience, build deeper, stronger connections with them, and foster a positive home environment.

    47 min
  • How to Live, Laugh, and Love After Divorce

    Rob Roseman is a man of many skills; he's a former Las Vegas Poker Pro, memorable contestant of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Author of a 5-star rated book on Amazon, has interviewed over 100 dads on the Dad the Best I Can podcast. On top of all this, he founded WTF Divorce -- a platform with 138,000 followers built to help people learn, laugh, and feel less alone in divorce. Rob and Cari have a profound and humorous conversation about love and life after divorce.

    31 min
  • A Journey Through Sobriety, Loss, & Motherhood

    Nikki Spoelstra is the host of "The Know with Nikki Spo" - a globally top ranked podcast which highlights the stories of individuals who are finding and celebrating their deepest sense of inner knowing in a space where it's not about knowing everything, but about coming to know ourselves. Nikki does not hold back when sharing her life story with Cari and this is an episode that's not to be missed.

    47 min
  • Discovering A Life Without Alcohol

    Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, she teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda's first book, Unbottled Potential was recently released. Amanda shares with Cari the possibility that living a sober life creates.

    42 min
  • Unlocking Intuition & Strategy with the Godmother

    Leigh Esposito is an author, coach, tarotist, and former attorney with a B.A. in English from Penn and a J.D. from Columbia Law. Her coaching style combines the strategic acumen of a litigator with an artist's eye for creative expansion, all informed by her trademark positivity and penchant for identifying and maximizing her clients' strengths. Leigh also draws on the insight and intuition gleaned through her work with tarot, in which she became an expert while researching her debut novel, The Godmother. Leigh and Cari talk about her one of a kind life and following your intuition on a personal and professional level.

    32 min
  • Breaking Free, the Power of Releasing Trauma

    Tiffany Levy has developed a lifelong love for the transformative practice of Yoga and specializes in trauma, restorative & stress relief. She's the co-founder of 420 Space Yoga, leading students and mindfulness retreats worldwide. She's been mentioned in Wall Street Journal, Thrillist, Miami New Times and more. Tiffany joins Cari for a bold conversation about healing trauma and the profound impact it can have on our lives and bodies.

    43 min
  • Empowering Tips for Living an Awakened Life

    Catherine Duncan is an Integrative Spiritual Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Blogger, and Minister. She is committed to whole-person healing with a focus on emotional and spiritual health. As a childhood cancer survivor and having lived through a Near Death Experience she's guided by both professional and personal experiences. Her book, Everyday Awakening came out in 2023. Catherine shares with Cari her empowering tips for living an awakened life.

    31 min
  • Finding Transformation and Healing Through Comedy

    Alyce Chan is a multifaceted talent known as a speaker, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian with a global presence. Her comedy has graced renowned venues such as The Stand and the New York Comedy Club in New York. On top of all this, she is also the creative mind behind MOMCOMNYC, a parenting platform that has garnered attention from Vogue, which named it one of the top six funniest parenting Instagram accounts. In this heartfelt segment, Cari and Alyce delve into the profound role humor plays in the healing process, particularly when dealing with grief.

    47 min
  • Embracing Vulnerability: Harnessing the Power of Our Stories to Overcome Self-Doubt

    Richelle Fredson is a book publishing coach and consultant who works with aspiring and published authors to create impactful book concepts and competitive book proposals. Many of Richelle's clients go on to receive impressive offers from their dream publishers. In this impactful episode, Richelle shared how to understand the power of your own story and leave self-doubt behind.

    34 min

About Surviving Roots: Examining the stories we inherit—and the courage to rewrite them.

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Hosted by author and essayist Cari Fund, Surviving Roots explores identity, family dynamics, people-pleasing, estrangement, motherhood, resilience, and what it truly takes to reclaim a life that feels like your own.

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