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

Step into the best version of yourself and start showing up in the world in this new way. We will talk about the exciting yet challenging process of sprouting into the best version of yourself. This stage is all about stepping into the new you with confidence, taking actionable steps to create visible change, and bridging the gap between who you were and who you’re becoming. We’ll map out a 3-mont...

In this transformative episode, we focus on the ROOTING season of growth, where real change begins beneath the surface - within you . This is where you lay the foundation to align every aspect of your life with the best version of yourself. From unpacking generational trauma, societal influences, & expectations, to assessing your home, routines, relationships, & self-story, this episode of...

Rebirth is a process that feels like a wildfire -at first, it may seem like absolute devastation, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake. But within that destruction lies the opportunity for rebuilding and new growth. Think of the caterpillar that dissolves into "goop" before transforming into a butterfly or even Taylor Swift reinventing herself with each of her iconic eras. Rebirth can be me...

Ready to make 2025 your year of growth and transformation? In this episode, we talk about all of the free and impactful New Year’s resolutions you can start RIGHT NOW to align with your goals, embrace positive change, and step into the best version of yourself. From creating simple daily habits to redefining your mindset, these resolutions are easy to implement yet powerful enough to transform you...

Letting go of what no longer serves you is one of the hardest—but most transformative—steps in personal growth & transformation. Whether it’s a relationship, a friendship, old habits, outdated mindsets, a place you’ve called home, or even the identity you’ve held onto, saying goodbye can feel like a deep loss. It touches the core of who we are, leaving us grieving the familiar & questionin...

2025 New Year’s Resolutions to help you be the best version of yourself yet! A new era for you (and a new era for this podcast - formerly the Root & Rise Podcast). In this episode, I will give you a road map for personal growth, transformation, and rebirth.  (PLUS A FREE PLANNER!) This is the beginning of the ULTIMATE growth series to help you enter a new era of you, or as I like to call it, y...

[[REPLAY]] Listen to this to turn FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) with social media. I went on a social media break so you don’t have to - or at least so you can be more prepared for yours! Even if you don’t want to take a break from social media, this episode can help you be more mindful of its impact on you, your mental health, and your life. This means you can be more intentional about how...

Everyone needs to prioritize rest - especially on your journey to growth and healing. Cynthia and I will discuss the importance of rest - rest that you don’t need to earn or feel guilty for. And rest that doesn’t overlap with other tasks or chores. We also talk about disconnecting from social media and your phone occasionally - even when it feels impossible to unplug. If you feel burnt out, overwh...

ALL THINGS WORKING MOTHERHOOD - from switching gears between working and parenting to balancing the two. Cynthia and I are going to help you find work-life balance, time for self-care, time for family, and all of the other parts of your life that matter to you. We’ll talk about the struggles of modern motherhood, both professional and parenting burn-out, plus so much more. 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBEhttps...

Pause and reflect - either on paper, with someone else, or just within 🧠  This is another journaling and reflective thinking session - back by popular demand! Today’s focus: healing the inner child.   These journal prompts for healing the inner child can help you explore and learn more about yourself - and your inner child wounds. They are the journal prompts that I use to find more guidance, dir...

This is a very powerful exercise to connect with and heal your inner child, provided by Cynthia Ngoy. It is taken from an interview together back in August of 2022 - it has been so helpful for me (and others!) that I felt it deserved it’s own episode. 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@rootandrisepodcast 🗣️ JOIN THE CONVOI want to hear from you! Request advice, suggest a topic, or apply...

A special episode dedicated to parents wanting to prevent eating disorders in their children’s lives and to help promote body image.  TW: Discussions of ED, Disordered eating, Food, Body Image, and Mental Health. If you are not in a place to hear about these topics, please find another episode of mine to dive into. I wasn’t in a place to edit this for a while, so I understand if you need to skip t...

If you ever felt difficult, mouthy, or even like you couldn't advocate for yourself as a teen - or let’s be real, maybe you still feel this way sometimes - this one’s for you. And your inner teenager. Aly & I talk about overcoming the need to perform (rooted in childhood) and how healing our inner teenagers created space for us to live more authentically. I think you’ll leave feeling more...

Pause & reflect - either on paper, with someone else, or just within 🧠  This is another journaling & reflective thinking session - back by popular demand! Today’s focus: self-discovery.  These journal prompts for self-discovery can help you explore and learn more about yourself. They are the exact journal prompts I use to find more guidance, direction, and clarity within myself. 🎥 WATCH...

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...

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...

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 weig...

“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. But,...

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...

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. JOIN THE CONVERSATIO...

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, handli...

🎥 Watch on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/@rootandrisepodcast 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 t...

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 maintai...

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...

This pep talk is for those bad days when you feel stuck in your healing, like you've plateaued in growth, or if you feel a regression in your healing. I've been there. And I gotchu! Healing is not always pretty, it's not always clean, and it doesn't always make sense. Sometimes we heal the most in the moment we feel the least healed. I hope to leave you with hope and encouragement...