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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising , we explore wine as medicine, story, and spirit . What if the glass you hold isn’t an escape… but a portal to presence? I’m joined by Sophia Cecilia , a wine professional and shamanic storyteller who bridges natural wine, indigenous wisdom, and ritual to help us remember the sacred inside every bottle.  We talk about wine as ceremony instead...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Pete Vaz—veteran educator, longtime award-winning coach, and AP Coordinator at Mission San Jose High School—whose career in public education spans decades.   We talk about what it really takes to build confident, resilient students—both in the classroom and in life. Pete shares the leadership principles he’s seen consistently move the needle: creat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising , Tara sits down with Regan Caruthers,  spiritual teacher, author, and founder of Aset Yoga Center,  to explore the awakening that happens when we finally choose to live from love instead of reaction. Regan shares her deeply personal story behind her new book, Tragic Magic , revealing how a journey through success, heartbreak, and self-forgiv...

Send us Fan Mail What if slowing down is actually the secret to moving forward? In this deeply grounding episode of Rooted & Rising , host Tara Mychelle sits down with transformational coach and author Karen Bartholomew to explore The Power of the Pause —a simple yet life-changing practice that helps you reset your energy, reconnect with your intuition, and make aligned choices without burning...

Send us Fan Mail **DISCLAIMER - I apologize in advance, as there were mic/ sound technical difficulties during this episode, it was a tech moment day, but I chose to role with the imperfections and load this episode, as it's a great conversation!** **This Episode was recorded on Sep. 30th, 2025** Is collapse the path to clarity? Join Matt Kennedy and I as we explore the Age of Awakening, pers...

Send us Fan Mail A sealed box can hold more than paper, it can hold years of fear, vigilance, and the version of you who survived. I found mine after thirteen years and chose a simple, sacred ritual: burn what no longer serves. As the pages curled, something else unbound, resentment, confusion, even the quiet hope that proof could keep me safe. What rose in the smoke was space: space for peace, ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted & Rising , host Tara Mychelle invites listeners to step beyond political labels and awaken to a higher truth, one grounded in love, discernment, and conscious creation. What if the real divide isn’t between left and right , but between light and dark ? Between awareness and manipulation? Tara explores how media, fear, and polarization have distorted h...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you’re running behind in life, chasing success, love, or purpose, while everyone else seems further ahead? That constant pressure to “catch up” is exhausting… and completely misleading. In this episode of Rooted & Rising , host Tara Mychelle and Master Life Coach Karen Oliver challenge the belief that you’re falling behind and reveal a transformative trut...

Send us Fan Mail What are your true core values, and are you actually living by them? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with transformational leadership coach Vanessa Yu to explore the hidden role values play in shaping our choices, leadership, and overall fulfillment. Together, we dive into why so many of us aren’t even aware of our real values, how to distinguish between inherited belief...

Send us Fan Mail What drives your choices, fear or truth? In this episode of Rooted & Rising , we explore how to recognize when you’re reacting from survival mode versus when you’re making aligned choices rooted in your deepest truth. I share personal stories, like saying yes to a “safe” high-paying job that felt heavy in my gut, or stepping away from a relationship that was deeply right for m...

Send us Fan Mail We're rebranding from Intuitive Mentor Mom to Rooted in Rising, reflecting a deeper expression of my truth and what I'm here to share. This podcast explores what it means to live with intention, love with depth, and trust that even the hard things in life are shaping us for the better. • The name Rooted in Rising reflects my belief that when we root deeply into our truth...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like a song was trying to tell you something? In this soul-stirring episode of Intuitive Mentor Mom, I share a personal story of how my higher power, God, Spirit, the Universe, communicates with me through music. What began as a nostalgic moment with a Lionel Richie song turned into a divine message that cracked open my heart and reminded me of one powerful trut...

Send us Fan Mail 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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. • R...

Send us Fan Mail 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 •...

Send us Fan Mail 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 •...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 si...

Send us Fan Mail What if that persistent brain fog, unexplained weight gain, or crushing fatigue isn't "just aging" but your body crying out for hormone support? Join host Tara Mychelle and functional medicine expert and Nurse Practitioner, Meagan Wempe as they shatter myths about hormone therapy and reveal why hormone health matters decades before menopause. Hormones play a pivotal...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complexities of menopause, heart health, and personal healing takes courage and self-awareness. My journey reflects a quest for empowerment as I learned to listen to my body’s wisdom. The episode discusses vital insights gained along this path and how we can heal through embracing our symbiotic nature. • Discussion of body as a "Whole" symbiotic system  •...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores how nurturing our hearts impacts our mental landscapes and overall well-being, likening the mind to a beautiful garden needing love and attention. We discuss personal breakthroughs, the heart-brain connection, and practical steps for cultivating self-love and emotional healing. • The concept of the brain as a botanical garden  • Heart-brain coherence and its...

Send us Fan Mail In this enriching podcast, we explore the journey of an anonymous client navigating complex relationship dynamics through intuitive coaching. She seeks to uncover emotional blocks and redefine her sense of worthiness in love and friendships. Explore the intricate dance of unspoken desires and fears within relationships, and uncover how they shape our connections. We dissect the em...