The Bloomera Podcast | Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, & Healing Trauma (your BLOOM ERA)

Bridging the Gap Community Group is a movement of gender equity through the community. Rowan Whitehead is the founder of this online community which includes over 64,000 members at the time this is published.

It’s a Facebook community group that you can join today. And I recommend that you do - because it offers support, encouragement, education, and practical tips when you feel stuck carrying too much of the load or when the gaps feel impossible to close. This community truly strives to help everyone feel heard and valued. You’ll find the link to join in my episode description.

In this episode Rowan and I will talk about:

Community

Finding community when you feel isolated or alone, especially in motherhood. And not just any community - but a supportive and intentional community striving to bridge the gaps you are battling in your own life.

Emotions

We will also talk about managing the resentment, anger, or other emotions that might come along in the process of noticing, calling out, and bridging those gaps. Along with overcoming internalized misogyny, addressing some questions and comments submitted on my community survey form, and so much more.

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Bridging the Gap Community

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References & Recommendations:

🎧 End the ✨Chore Wars✨: Divide Household Chores Evenly & Get More Support Around the House

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IzJ8E0p6qoB067yLxI1yy?si=1EOk0zAeQ5el6xBOFS4AOQ

🎧 The Guilty Feminist Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-guilty-feminist/id1068940771 

💻 Gapper Glossary from BtG group (and all other resources):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/410364763121879

💻 Nora Roberts Glass ball/plastic ball - https://twitter.com/jenlynnbarnes/status/1220182162118451200?lang=en 

💻 Gemma Hartley's “Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward” book:

https://www.gemmahartley.com/  

💻 WEBSITE/SHOW NOTES

https//www.rootandriseblog.com 

Do you feel overwhelmed with doing everything at home/for the kids and wish your husband or partner would help out around the house more? Or maybe you have a partner wanting to help but don’t know where to begin dividing household chores. 

Tune in for practical tips you can begin to apply to your life RIGHT NOW and resources to finally get more support around the home so you can find more time to care for yourself as a mother.

Because we all deserve a lil help (and a break).

In this episode, I’m going to give you 3 actionable tips - including the very practice I use in my own home for fair labor division. I’ll leave you with 3 resources to continue your journey to equity, I’ll introduce you to a new community to join for additional support, and I’ve even included a snippet from an upcoming special guest on this very topic.

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📲 TIKTOK

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Episode Topics:

References & Recommendations:

🎧 How Regularly Scheduled Days Off & Breaks Can Help Overwhelmed Moms

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IzJ8E0p6qoB067yLxI1yy?si=1EOk0zAeQ5el6xBOFS4AOQ

💻 2005 University of Michigan Study: How much additional labor a woman takes on with marriage https://news.umich.edu/exactly-how-much-housework-does-a-husband-create/

🎧 Man Enough Podcast

https://manenough.com/podcast/

🎧 Fair Play (Book, Podcast, Documentary, etc) by Eve Rodsky

https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play

💻 Fairplay is being backed by Hello Sunshine, the company that Reese Witherspoon developed to “shine a light on where women are now and help them chart a new path forward.”

https://hello-sunshine.com/

📲 Bridging the Gap Community Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/410364763121879

💻 WEBSITE/SHOW NOTES

https//www.rootandriseblog.com 

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Podcast for you

Podcast for moms

Podcast for mums

Podcast for women

Podcast for parents

Podcast for mothers

Podcast for self-love

Podcast for survivors

Podcast for feminists

Podcast for self healers

Podcast for mental health

Podcast for cycle breakers

Podcast for change makers

Podcast for self-acceptance

Podcast for personal growth

Podcast for personal development

Podcast for women's empowerment

How to overcome mom guilt & mom shame - because you deserve a break (and some compassion) | In this solo episode, we will focus on understanding the differences between mom guilt and mom shame. Starting with that awareness alone can help us identify both our own maternal and societal expectations of us as mothers. Knowledge is power, right?! 🧠

This one is for anyone feeling the invisible weight of motherhood - both from their own inner mean girl and any other mom-shame-y beliefs we need to ditch. You deserve to have breaks, to step away, to care for yourself. YOU DESERVE A BREAK! And a whole lotta compassion. 🗣 I will shout it from the rooftops if I have to.

I will also give you a much-deserved mindset shift to get you rooted back on your feet, practical strategies to overcome mom guilt, and plenty of resources to continue your growth journey.

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EPISODE TOPICS:

Overcoming mom guilt

Overcoming mom shaming

Self-shaming yourself as a mother

Trying to be the perfect mother

The myth of the perfect mother

Feeling pressure to be a perfect mom

The difference between guilt and shame

Self-awareness to help you in motherhood

Overcoming guilt in motherhood

Feeling guilty as a mother

Self-compassion as a mother

The invisible labor of motherhood

The mental load of motherhood

What is the mental load of motherhood?

What does the mental load of motherhood mean?

What is emotional labor in motherhood?

How to overcome mom shaming

Compassion in motherhood

Comparison in motherhood

The pressure to do it all as a mom

Being responsible for everything as a mother

The unrealistic expectations of motherhood

Pouring from an empty cup

Filling your cup back up in motherhood

Overcoming burn out as a mother

Breaking generational curses

Cycle breaking mom

Maternal ambivalence

The challenges and struggles of motherhood

Asking for help in motherhood

Podcast for burnt out moms

Podcast for overwhelmed moms

Postpartum self-care

Solo parenting

Pandemic parenting

Finding breaks as a mother

When do moms get breaks?

Links/Articles Mentioned:

🎧 Mom shaming

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e4q8UJmchHhlMDtSBiB5B?si=i83yu5w6RqOF_vHoNniFNg

🎥 Ditch Mom Guilt and Start Owning Your Motherhood with The Worthy Mother Podcast host Emily Hardy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MgLE12jGxEfzgNEjpwqJQ?si=CWvQlprXQeC3t0bxEkzuYg

🎧 Reparenting yourself

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vwWLe6DextUq6xW1KtqEJ?si=pLldhi2WT9yvfUadF8xa3w

🎧 Breaks and days off

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IzJ8E0p6qoB067yLxI1yy?si=yaBcRZ2sSXeQS_sRY1XLiw

🎧 Intergenerational trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MrwrU2P2c5AOZ2bwXUKPJ?si=B99veXbyRtOQ1awSFn-UgA

💻 Postpartum self-care

https://www.rootandriseblog.com/postpartum-self-care/

🎥 Brene brown 2012 Ted Talk

https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame/transcript

💻 WEBSITE/SHOW NOTES

https//www.rootandriseblog.com

Podcast for you

Podcast for moms

Podcast for mums

Podcast for women

Podcast for parents

Podcast for mothers

Podcast for self-love

Podcast for survivors

Podcast for feminists

Podcast for self healers

Podcast for mental health

Podcast for cycle breakers

Podcast for change makers

Podcast for self-acceptance

Podcast for personal growth

Podcast for personal development

Podcast for women's empowerment

“If I told my story, I had already won.” - Stacy Ann Parish | If we have learned anything in a post-Barbie movie world, it is that women's voices are so incredibly important to listen to. And their stories need to be heard. Their experiences are not only valuable but necessary to learn, grow, and strengthen ourselves as a community. You, your voice, and your stories are just as important.

We will discuss:

In this listener-requested episode, we're diving into a guided journaling session focused on personal growth and reflection at the end of each day. As a special thank-you for your support, I'm gifting you my yearly digital planner—designed to empower positive habits, track goals, and challenge you in new ways. It’s the planner I use every single day.

In this trauma-informed guided journal and planner, we'll avoid exercise or food trackers (apart from a meal planner designed solely for organizational and shopping purposes) - promoting body neutrality instead. You’ll also find loads of empowering prompts for positive self-talk, gentle structure, and intentions that align with your growth journey.

Thank you for being a part of this community. Here's to another year of rooting and rising together. 🪴✨

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In this episode:

You can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog.

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We are talking all things BOUNDARIES. This is the final episode of my series with Amy Green Smith. Whether you're joining us for the first time or have been following along with the rest of this series, you're in for a treat. Amy teaches us how to powerfully say no, how to set (and enforce) boundaries with others, and how to overcome guilt associated with any pushback.

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Let your voice be heard in future content through my Community Survey. It's the perfect place to ask any questions that may come up as you listen to this podcast —you could be featured in upcoming episodes! You can also share your story by filling out a Speaker Application.

In my previous episodes with Amy, we dove into difficult conversations: How to start them, end them, what to say, and how to stand up for yourself. As well as how to overcome imposter syndrome and finally stop people-pleasing.

And those themes didn’t stop there. In this episode, Amy continues to provide even more strategies for navigating those uncomfortable conversations surrounding boundaries AND overcoming people-pleasing - this time in the form of overexplaining when setting a boundary and holding more of someone else’s experience than is ours to hold. Amy walks us into actually embracing boundaries without the unnecessary justifications.

And you know we can’t talk about boundaries without talking about what happens when someone doesn’t respect those boundaries. Don’t worry, we got you. Amy gives us actionable advice on handling situations where others disregard your boundaries, advocating for your children, and enforcing consequences when those limits are crossed.

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TOPICS:

Just in time for the holidays, Breanne and returning guest Amy Green Smith share practical tips for navigating difficult conversations without compromising your authentic self. Amy provides valuable insights on starting hard conversations, finding the right words when caught off guard, and establishing clear communication boundaries.

She also offers guidance on addressing political debates, handling tough family discussions, reinforcing personal boundaries, and gracefully excusing oneself from conversations. Our ultimate goal is to support you during any challenges you may face during the holiday season, leaving you feeling less alone and equipped with new tools to navigate any tricky conversations that come your way at the dinner table.

Let this episode be your ultimate guide in handling difficult conversations with grace and poise - you don't have to go it alone. 🫶

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We will discuss:

How to use emotional intelligence in challenging conversations

Speaking up for yourself

Standing up for yourself against family and friends

When the people you love don't support you

When your support system doesn't support you

Finding your voice

Episode Mentioned:

You can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog.

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In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of radical personal empowerment and self-worth with a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and communication expert, Amy Green Smith. Amy is a sought-after figure known for her uncommon blend of irreverence, wisdom, and humor, and she shares her insights on helping individuals find their voice.

Amy sheds light on the powerful experience of witnessing women come together to overcome challenges related to people-pleasing, speaking up, and struggles with self-worth.

She dives into the importance of shifting the narrative around disempowering beliefs, such as feeling not enough, unworthy, undeserving, or unimportant. The conversation explores the roots of these beliefs and provides actionable strategies to break free from their grip.

A key theme is the significance of community in the healing process, especially for women. Amy shares her perspective on the role of community in overcoming feelings of fraudulence, the struggle with a lack of community, and the experience of feeling uniquely broken.

The episode includes an engaging Q&A segment from the audience, addressing issues like people-pleasing, finding where it shows up in one's life, and breaking out of this detrimental pattern. Amy emphasizes the importance of assessing personal complaints and offers practical advice on redirecting energy toward healthier outlets instead of constant worry.

Listeners gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges such as not speaking up for oneself and the idea that "if it's worth complaining about, it's worth taking action on." Amy provides actionable tips on spending energy more effectively and highlights the transformative power of reclaiming one's voice.

Tune in for a compelling conversation that inspires radical personal empowerment, encourages self-worth, and explores the transformative effects of finding your voice within a supportive community.

And make sure you subscribe to hear the rest of the interview in upcoming episodes!

We will discuss:

Resources mentioned:

You can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog.

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Amy Green Smith Contact Info:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyamygreensmith

http://twitter.com/heyamygreen

Mom guilt got you down? Don’t worry, my friend Emily and I got you! In this episode, we'll explore self-awareness and self-acceptance in motherhood, the concept of radical self-awareness, and the importance of identifying generational trauma. We'll discuss honoring your emotions, intuition, and, most importantly, yourself in your motherhood journey. Emily will also provide tips for maintaining a growth mindset and the perils of toxic gratitude and toxic positivity.

We'll also dive into visualizing your future self in motherhood, manifesting your ideal motherhood experience, and owning your unique motherhood journey. We'll explore nurturing and mothering yourself to overcome mom guilt, along with thought management techniques, and the power of vulnerability and community in motherhood.

Finally, we'll touch on the profound impact of language in early motherhood and the postpartum period, and how vulnerability can help overcome shame.

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We will discuss:

You can find Emily on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose and by searching for The Worthy Mother wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Episodes Mentioned:

You can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog - rootandriseblog.com .

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Follow Emily Hardy on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose and by searching for The Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Start your day with a dose of positivity and purpose! In this special episode of the Root and Rise Podcast, I'm here to give you the motivational boost you need to conquer your day. Join me for a mini morning pep talk filled with guided prompts for reflection, calming breathwork, and powerful affirmations that will set the tone for a day of growth and self-discovery.

In this episode, I'll guide you through a series of positive affirmations designed to ground you, enhance your self-belief, and help you cultivate a mindset for growth. Then, I'll provide you with thought-provoking journal prompts that will encourage self-reflection and clarity, making it easier for you to set and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Tune in, press play, and let me help you kickstart your day with positivity, purpose, and the motivation to become the best version of yourself. Don't miss this opportunity to make every morning a stepping stone on your path to personal growth!

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9 JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR A POSITIVE START TO THE DAY:

https://www.rootandriseblog.com/journal-prompts-to-start-the-day/

ETSY STORE:

https://rootandriseco.etsy.com

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