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Roots of the Rise

Short episodes with grounded wisdom for healing, growth, and reconnecting to your true self.

Roots of the Rise is for the spiritually curious soul who’s already begun their inner work — but still feels like something deeper is calling. Maybe you’ve read the books, tried therapy, or dabbled in meditation, yet the same patterns keep circling back. You know there’s more to life than constant self-improvement, but you’re not sure how to live from that deeper truth you keep glimpsing.

Hosted by Sarah Hope — Ayurvedic health practitioner, spiritual mentor, meditation teacher, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, and energy healer — this podcast offers grounded wisdom for authentic alignment and the courage to rise into your truest self. 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.

Each short episode (10–20 minutes) offers honest reflections, spiritual insight, and simple practices to help you bridge the gap between knowing about growth and actually living it. You’ll leave feeling more centered, hopeful, and self-trusting — reminded that the path isn’t about striving to become someone new, but remembering who you’ve always been.

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Episode 55 - Breaking the Silence: How Shame Holds Us Back and How to Heal

May 01, 2025 • Sarah Hope • Season 1 • Episode 55

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