Roots of the Rise
Grounded wisdom for the journey inward and upward.
Roots of the Rise is a soul-centered podcast hosted by Sarah Hope—Ayurvedic health practitioner, spiritual mentor, meditation teacher, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, and energy healer. Drawing from thousands of hours of client work, group facilitation, and her own journey through childhood trauma, grief, and the profound rediscovery of love and joy, Sarah offers a grounded, heart-led space for inner transformation.
Short episodes (10–20 minutes) released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, offer bite-sized insights, ideas, and practices for inner growth and self-development. Whether you're seasoned on the path or just beginning to explore, this podcast gives you digestible nuggets to stay inspired—without overwhelm. It’s perfect for those who want to stay engaged in the work, curious newcomers feeling overloaded by long-form content, or anyone wanting to understand a loved one's journey from a broader, more accessible perspective.
Sarah’s intention is to expose you to a wide range of spiritual concepts, therapeutic tools, philosophies, and practices—all in service of helping you become the healthiest, happiest, most authentic version of yourself. The journey can be hard. It can feel lonely. But you’re not alone. Come walk this path with her—learning, healing, and rising, one grounded step at a time.
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Sarah is not a licensed therapist, and nothing shared here is meant to replace the guidance of a physician, therapist, or any other qualified provider. That said, she hopes it inspires you to grow, heal and seek the support you need to thrive.
Roots of the Rise
Episode 55 - Breaking the Silence: How Shame Holds Us Back and How to Heal
Shame deeply affects our ability to change, paralyzing us with the belief that we are inherently flawed and unworthy of love, belonging, and connection.
• Shame is universal and thrives in silence, while speaking it aloud in the presence of empathy helps break its power
• Shame often originates in childhood through unrealistic expectations, criticism, or inappropriate responsibilities placed on children
• When shame becomes fused with identity, it turns toxic and can lead to self-sabotage, addiction, and living inauthentically
• Healing requires both internal work and external connection—we need trusted others who can meet our vulnerability with compassion
• True self-acceptance comes from loving all parts of ourselves and separating our actions from our identity
• The shift from "I am bad" to "I did something bad" marks an important step in moving from shame to guilt to healing
• Finding someone safe to share your shame with is crucial, as shame cannot survive being spoken aloud in the presence of compassion
Further exploration:
Book: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Podcast: Being Well - Rediscovering Your True Self: Parentification and the “Gifted Child”
Episode 54 - Why Loving Who You've Been Can Change Everything
Episode 53 - Know Who You Are: The Foundation of Authentic Living
Episode 49 - Guilt: Guide or Gremlin?
Episode 50 - Saying No Without Guilt: Mastering Healthy Boundaries
Episode 31 - Steep hills seem easier to climb with friends
Episode 19 - Podcast Recommendation - Self Hatred with Dr. Blaise Aguirre on Armchair Expert
Episode 10 - Two things (of the many) needed for Acceptance
Episode 7 - Heart Based Meditation
Further Resources for Chakra Exploration
Episode 52: The Third Chakra: Unlocking Personal Power and Breaking Free from Shame
