Rooted in Intention

Karina reflects on Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with mixed feelings: pride in her Mexican American/Chicana roots and family history, but frustration that a single month can feel like a superficial “breadcrumb” amid limited year-round support, underfunded schools, insufficient DEI, and constrained media representation. She explains why healing and changing relationship patterns can be different f...

This episode was inspired by one of your questions about solo hiking and trusting your intuition. :) Tune in for some lore on how Karina got started with solo hiking and some prep tips if you're looking to get started. If you're interested in learning more about working with Karina through her relationship coaching programs, which guide you towards earning your attachment security, Book...

This episode goes over how getting stuck in overthinking and rumination, is oftentimes a sign of nervous system activation (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) when the body subconsciously detects danger. Then, Karina offers a grounding body-scan practice for when you are logically safe yet still spiraling, emphasizing its ability to aide in emotional regulation, conflict de-escalation, and secure attach...

Karina Gomez returns to Rooted in Intention after an intentional three-month summer break, explaining how rest counters hustle culture and supports recovery from past burnout rooted in chasing worthiness through achievement. This is an episode of reflection of how to show up as a leader in your own life and what it takes to show up authentically (or more authentically everyday; once you listen to...

Mini-episode to help if you're currently experiencing relationship struggles and wanting a different dynamic. Ready to take the next step in healing your relationship patterns?  Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review, question or suggestion via text* Support the show I believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Reme...

Mini-episode to help you ponder fear, death and living life intentionally. Interesting in the course about fear that I mentioned in the episode? Send me a message with your name, e-mail and the message "Overcome Fear" and I'll send you the link. Interested in healing and transforming your relationship to self and others? Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review...

This is episode is all about how love is more than a feeling and it requires intentional action. Tune in to learn: Why the belief that love and relationships should just flow naturally is false, Some ideas for intentionally creating more love and connection, and Why even with this knowledge, you might feel some resistance with creating closeness. Ready to take the next step in healing your relatio...

If more than one person has let you know that you get defensive or you've done your own reflection and noticed that you regularly feel attacked when people offer you feedback, this episode is for you.  Tune in to learn: Why you might be feeling attacked (from external things, like how your partner is communicating, to internal things, like how your brain is registering feedback), and What you...

If you're feeling alone and frustrated in navigating conflict with your partner because they tend to get defensive, this episode is for you.  Tune in to learn: Why your partner might be feeling attacked, What to consider when you communicate about issue that are important to you to help the message land better, and What you can do when better communication tips aren't helping. Want to ta...

In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Cristina Guzman, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Holistic Coach, who supports first-gens in healing burnout and unresolved trauma. She approaches healing in a holistic manner combining western medicine and ancestral, mesoamerican wisdom. Tune in to learn: What can culturally resonate healing approaches look like beyond tra...

If you feel like you don't understand boundaries or why it's so hard to set them, this episode is for you.  Tune in to: Get clarity about what boundaries are, Learn about 3 common beliefs that might be making boundaries harder for you, and Get tips for unlearning those limiting beliefs AND actually use boundaries to create a better life and relationships. Interested in diving deeper? Boo...

No healing journey is a linear path and every path is unique and personal, but I know how valuable I've found others' tips, so this is me paying it forward. In this episode, I share 4 of my top lessons that I continue to carry with me. Tune in, if you're: Feeling stuck in therapy, Feeling overwhelmed by your feelings (sadness, anger, anxiety, you name it), Wondering how to feel bett...

In this episode, I'm joined by Elaine Luna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who supports anxious kids and the adults who love them. Tune in to learn: What does it mean to show up as a parent? How can you support a kid who is anxious? Why might it actually be good for you to take it easy on yourself with parenting? Want to dive even deeper? You can connect with and/or work with Elain...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Luis E. Chug, MD, a quadruple board-certified physician in internal, pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, in addition to being a mission-driven entrepreneur. Dr. Chug wears multiple hats, so this episode covers an array of topics. Tune in to learn: What it can look like to navigate burnout within healthcare and reinvent yourself; What conversations t...

Mini-episode answering the question: can your attachment style impact your non-romantic relationships? Interested in healing and transforming your relationship to self and others? Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review, question or suggestion via text* Support the show I believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Remembe...

In this episode, I'm joined by Julie Darrell, founder of Bring Your Own Long Beach, a refill station helping you find package-free soaps, body care, and other household products. Tune in to: Hear the story of how Julie transmuted her environmental angst into an entrepreneurial journey; Learn about how working inside and alongside community is the antidote for the sustainability movement; and...

In this episode, I'm joined by John Charles Meyer, Executive Director of Plastic Free Restaurants (soon to be Plastic Free America), and Julie Wedge, CA Program Director of ReThink Disposable who work collaboratively to stop trash before it starts. Tune in to: Learn about two amazing resources that can help your school, business or favorite food spot create less plastic waste by transitioning...

In this episode, I'm joined by Darby Osnaya, the Community Organizer and Programs Coordinator with the People's Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ).  Tune in as we discuss and explore: What is environmental justice?; Individual consumer vs. industry responsibility;  The importance of sustainability practices passed on from generation to generation; and The power of working in co...

Have you felt overwhelmed and anxious by climate change and environmental issues? Maybe your algorithm has been highlighting air pollution, plastic pollution, fast fashion issues or another major oil spill, and you're feeling a bit hopeless.... Or you're not sure what the big deal is with environmental issues and you're curious enough to know what the big deal is. Wherever you land...

Mini-episode to help you navigate the confusion when deciding to stay or leave a relationship. Interested in healing and transforming your relationship to self and others? Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review, question or suggestion via text* Support the show I believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Remember to cli...

Mini-podcast episode about how your relationship to yourself can show up in different aspects of your life. Interested in healing and transforming your relationship to self and others? Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review, question or suggestion via text* Support the show I believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Re...

Mini-podcast episode about what it can look like to meet your needs. Interested in healing and transforming your relationship to self and others? Book a Relationship Coaching Consultation *Send in your review, question or suggestion via text* Support the show I believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Remember to click Follow , so you don&apo...

If you’re seeing someone who is not ready for commitment and you're questioning whether to keep waiting or confused about how to approach the situation, this episode is for you. It will help you gain some clarity about what's keeping you feeling stuck and confused. Tune into to learn: How limiting beliefs ( hello subconscious mind ) falsely make you think that you're stuck in relati...

If you're learning about your attachment style, this episode is going to help you go deeper. Attachment theory can be transformative, but sometimes it isn't used in the best way. In this episode, we unpack how to approach attachment work in a way actually leads to growth. Tune in to learn: Common mistakes people make when first learning about attachment theory; How understanding your att...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Janice Castro, a bilingual and bicultural psychologist with deep expertise in ADHD and Latine/x mental health. Tune in to learn: What ADHD really is, beyond the diagnostic label used in the US; How therapy, support and accommodations can help you work with your or a loved one's ADHD brain How culture shapes the ADHD experience Because when you understan...