Roots in Repair

In this intimate episode of Roots in Repair, I explore the part of us that never fully grows up — the little girl who still longs for comfort, reassurance, and unconditional love. We talk about childhood wounds, unmet needs, and how those early experiences shape our adult relationships. This isn’t about blame — it’s about awareness, compassion, and learning to re-parent ourselves with gentleness....

Episode 7 dives into the relationships we form when love hasn’t always felt secure. I reflect on over-giving in friendships, repeating patterns in romantic relationships, and how my marriage became a place of both rupture and repair. This is a story about growth, accountability, and learning what love feels like when it no longer has to be earned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

What happens when you stop over-explaining, stop reaching, and start protecting your peace — and suddenly, you’re seen as the problem? In this deeply personal episode of Roots in Repair, I explore the quiet cost of breaking generational patterns, setting boundaries, and choosing self-respect in relationships that resist change. This conversation is about being misunderstood, grieving the loss of f...

In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my relationship with my father—one shaped by warmth and emotional presence, long periods of absence, and the complex realities of addiction and mental health. I share memories from childhood, the impact of family dynamics and conflicting narratives, and what it meant to seek connection again as an adult and as a parent. This episode explores how love c...

In this episode, the unspoken finally comes into the open. Long-held truths are acknowledged, difficult conversations begin, and the cost of staying silent is confronted. Breaking the Silence marks a turning point—where clarity, boundaries, and the first steps toward healing take shape. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roots-in-repair--6798534/support .

In this special holiday edition of Roots in Repair, I open up about the complicated emotions that come with Christmas as a survivor of family dysfunction. I reflect on the chaotic Christmases of my past, the guilt and pressure I once carried, and the difficult decisions I now make as a mother trying to protect my peace. This episode gently reminds listeners that the holidays can be heavy — and tha...

This episode dives deeper into the stories behind our roots — unpacking experiences and hidden history that shaped who we are today. It’s an honest, reflective conversation that encourages listeners to realize healing isn’t linear and some choices will be difficult to make. But with courage and grace, repair is possible. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roots-in...

In this episode, we dig into the stories and memories that shaped who we are. It's an honest conversation about identity, family history and parts of our roots that often got overlooked or forgotten. A reflective start to the podcast that sets the tone for deeper dicussions to come.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roots-in-repair--6798534/support .