Send us a text 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 out. Karen opens up about how early childhood stories of not-enoughness shaped her success-driven ad...

Send us a text **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, personal, collective, and spiritual. Decode media manipulation, unravel money’s grip on power, and reclaim y...

Send us a text 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, honest love, and a life that matches who I’ve become. We walk through that moment with care, unpacki...

Send us a text 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 humanity’s moral compass, and how returning to love and inner truth can free us from the illusion of se...

Send us a text 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 truth: you’re not behind...you’re becoming. Together, they explore how: Comparison and cultural co...

Send us a text 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 beliefs and authentic truths, and what happens when we begin to align our lives and leadership with what ...

Send us a text 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 me, moments where survival won out over intuition. These missteps taught me the power of listening to...

Send us a text 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, we rise into our fullest expression • This podcast will feature both personal stories and conversations wi...

Send us a text 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 truth: I am love. You’ll hear how waking up with a song in my head became more than coincidence, it bec...

Send us a text 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 else's story, this episode will help you reconnect with your intuition and inner truth. I explore how unhealed traum...

Send us a text 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 me?" • Using relationships as opportunities for personal healing and growth • Recognizing we attract partners at our actual ...

Send us a text 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 mental clutter and opens the flow of abundance and miracles in your life. • Announcing a 90-minute Heart Heal...

Send us a text 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. • Recognizing the "gap" between where we are and where we want to be • How survival mode triggers us to look for greener past...

Send us a text 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 • Our culture has conditioned women to look outside themselves for validation when everything we need is inside • The cu...

Send us a text 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 • Freedom and belief prayers can transform your energy at a cellular level • Current global ch...

Send us a text 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 we cannot control • Focusing on immediate environment where we can make a meaningful difference • Pract...

Send us a text 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 wasn't about family structure but rather: "I really want a tortoise named Eugene" • Today's teenage...

Send us a text 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 similar situations in my past. Rather than being consumed by survival panic, I'm witnessing something more pro...

Send us a text 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 role in our overall health starting much earlier than most people realize, affecting everything from brain functi...

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 • Personal experiences with menopause and POTS Syndrome • The importance of holistic approaches to health • ...