The Rooted Mama

In this episode, we hear from Emily-Anne Buck, a Teen Dating and Domestic Violence speaker. She bravely shares her own personal experiences to help educate young women and men on how to avoid unhealthy and dangerous relationships. In this episode, Emily-Anne dives into the heart-breaking details of her personal experience with domestic violence as a teen and how her faith and community helped her...

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Rachel Harker is a clinical psychologist and the creator of  Tribal , an Australian-based app designed to help people find not only romantic relationships, but also genuine friendship and community. We unpacked how swipe culture and modern dating have shifted our opportunities for real connection and why friendship is often the missing piece for so many women. We also talked about the long-term he...

Samantha has been working as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the last 12 years. She gives a rundown of what parents might expect during their baby’s stay in the NICU and shares the many nuances that come up along the way. Resources/Offerings Use this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner! Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and o...

Monica is a the owner of Luna and Leche Maternity. In this episode, Monica shares her experiences as a first-time mom and how it led her to create Luna and Leche. She discusses how intentionality is at the center of every design and how important it is for mothers to feel good in their clothing. Monica also shares how important it is for new mothers to feel supported by a village and how Luna and...

If you’ve dealt with mental health challenges for years and noticed that the standard route of care isn’t worth it, it might be time to consider an alternative. In this episode, Destynie breaks down what might be the real culprit. Resources/Offerings Use this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠special link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner! Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Azria is a physique coach and the founder of Rise in Flame Fitness. In this episode, Azria shares her journey to self-discovery and what led her to start a business helping other women become the best version of themselves. She also shares the life lessons she learned as a contestant in the Miss Connecticut USA pageant. Azria gives real-life tips on how to invest in yourself physically, mentally a...

Andrea Haskins is a breastfeeding peer counselor, certified lactation counselor and the creator of Instinctual Mothering. She is also cofounder of The Radical Moms Union. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the mother and baby connection and how it gets sabotaged in modern motherhood. Andrea highlights predatory formula marketing and highlights the importance of learning to trust your in...

Paige Roux is a nationally recognized, certified firearms instructor. She is best known as "Some Chick Who Shoots" on social media. In this episode, Paige and Destynie address the many common fears associated with firearms and how they are heightened by recent events. Paige also offers practical insights into the origins of those fears along with potential solutions. Connect with Paige:...

In this episode, Destynie sits down with Shaniqua King, the founder of Daughter2Daughter, Inc. Shaniqua discusses the importance of understanding your identity as a daughter of God. She also offers insight into how trauma is passed down generationally and how to break free. You can connect with Shaniqua on Youtube ! Listen to the Daughter to Daughter Podcast here . Check out her website here . Res...

In this special episode, Destynie introduces the theme of Season 3 and how she arrived at it. She points out start realities around mental health in the United States and offers special tips on how to live like a victor instead of victim. Resources/Offerings Use this ⁠special link ⁠ to claim your discount on the Survival Daily Planner! Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inst...

In this surprise episode, Destynie shares her entire mental health journey. She gives the details on her battles with PTSD after a tragic event along with a severe bout of depression that left her fighting for her life. At the end, she shares how she overcame all of this to become the peaceful, joy-filled woman she is today. ⁠The Free Eve Waitlist⁠ is here! Join now to save your seat in the Free E...

In this episode, Shane and Destynie discuss the difficult postpartum experience after their first live birth (second child). Destynie developed crippling postpartum depression and a surprise autoimmune diagnosis. On top of all of that, their daughter had health concerns of her own which nearly destroyed their relationship. In this final episode of season 2, they discuss their journey to reconcilia...

This week, I am joined by my husband as we reflect on the birth stories of all of our children. We discuss the first trimester miscarriage of our first child followed by a surprise pregnancy just two months later. We discuss our path to our daughter’s birth and what went wrong in the last few hours of her birth. We discuss the many lessons learned along the way as we prepared for our son’s birth (...

Ever wonder why it feels so hard to find trustworthy information these days? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how conflicts of interest in healthcare — like research funding and consulting deals — can quietly shape the advice doctors and researchers give. We’ll talk about real-life examples, how money can subtly influence decision-making (even when no one thinks it will), and wh...

In this episode, we’re joined by Avery, a mother who shares a little bit about her entry into motherhood, including navigating the medical system to achieve the birth that she envisioned despite having some early pregnancy health scares. Her challenges with breastfeeding as a first time mom, combined with her expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist, inspired her to become a Certified Breastfeed...

In this episode, Destynie gets real about what she’s seeing in women in their 20s & 30s — the ones who feel like they’re drowning in life before motherhood even begins. If you’re overthinking every decision, scared of conflict, or stuck in a toxic relationship with your body… this one’s for you. We unpack: How fear of being wrong leads to emotional paralysis Why “choosing peace” can sometimes...

In this episode, we meet Shaniqua, a first-time mom with a testimony that will give you chills. Before she became a mother, Shaniqua was diagnosed with uterine fibroids which she had surgically removed prior to meeting her husband. Years later, this surgical history would act as a major barrier to the birth she envisioned. But when I say, "BUT GOD” , I mean it with every bone in my body. Beca...

Hey ladies, I realized that I never did an update to my trailer with the rebrand. So here ya go! Help a girl out and share the podcast with someone new this weekend. XOXO, Destynie

In this episode, we hear from Brittny, a first-time mom who truly exemplifies what it means to be a Rooted Mama. Her motherhood journey began with three consecutive miscarriages, but her unwavering determination to find answers and meet her babies led her to invaluable lessons, shaping her into the powerhouse mother she is today. On her 2 year long fertility, she faced many obstacles including the...

In this real and inspiring birth story, Tori shares how she went from being told she might struggle to conceive… to having three healthy pregnancies and three unmedicated hospital births. We talk about: What helped her conceive after fertility concerns How she prepared for unmedicated births in a hospital setting Her journey breastfeeding all three of her kids—including while working What life loo...

In Part 2 of Tiffany’s pregnancy journey, she shares why she left the standard OB care model and what led her to choose a midwife. We talk about: What shifted her perspective on prenatal care How she's connecting with herself and her baby The emotional and mental prep she's doing for birth and postpartum Whether you're curious about midwifery care or considering switching providers, th...

In this episode, we meet Tiffany—a former Texans cheerleader and first-time mom—who found out she was pregnant on her honeymoon… in a foreign country. She opens up about: Her surprise conception story Navigating prenatal care from the very beginning How she’s learning to advocate for herself and her baby This is the perfect listen if you’re newly pregnant or wondering how to confidently navigate e...

You don’t have to cross your fingers and hope for the best in motherhood. In this solo episode, Destynie unpacks four major challenges in pregnancy and postpartum that women often assume are just "bad luck"—when in reality, they follow predictable patterns. You'll learn: The most common root causes of chaos in early motherhood How to detect and prevent unnecessary struggle Why prepar...

In this special bonus episode, Destynie honors Women’s History Month with a juicy untold story of who and what created the Trad Wife and how that’s led us to fighting with mom strangers on the internet. Buckle Up! Resources/Offerings: Check out the ⁠FREE⁠ Postpartum Personality Quiz ! Follow us where ever you get your podcasts and on ⁠Instagram ⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠ ! Check out the ⁠Rooted Store⁠ ! Ra...