
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, daily episodes (10–20 minutes) 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.
Episodes
Episode 53 - Know Who You Are: The Foundation of Authentic Living

Episode 52: The Third Chakra: Unlocking Personal Power and Breaking Free from Shame

Episode 51 - Let's Talk about Sex

Welcome to Roots of the Rise - Short, Daily Insights for Inner Growth—Without the Overwhelm

Episode 50 - Saying No Without Guilt: Mastering Healthy Boundaries

Episode 49 - Guilt: Guide or Gremlin?

Episode 48 - Your First Language Was Emotion—Are You Still Fluent?

Episode 47 - The Second Chakra: Navigating Emotions, Sexuality, and Pleasure

Episode 46 - Mirror, Mirror: When You Don't Like What You See

Episode 45 - Control: The Illusion of Safety

Episode 44 - Fear: The Root of Instability

Episode 43 - Finding Safety: Exploring the Root Chakra and Healing Early Programming

Episode 42 - Mapping Your Subconscious Framework - An Introduction to the Chakras

Episode 41 - Answering a Listener Question about Navigating Difficult Relationships with Aging Parents

Episode 40 - Pollen, Perfectionism, and the Path to Self-Compassion

Episode 39 - Navigating Loss with Sacred Ritual

Episode 38 - Answering a Listener Question Regarding Priorites

Episode 37 - Anxious Kids, Menopause, Oral Health, and Man-Eating Animals: My Latest Audio Obsessions

Episode 36 - Do The Math: Why That Visit Home Matters More Than You Think

Episode 35 - Creating Your Digital Joy Arsenal: Why We All Need a "Smile Folder"

Episode 34 - Choose Understanding Over Outrage: Why Cancel Culture Fails Us

Episode 33 - How do you know when it's time to walk away?

Episode 32 - Being the bigger person

Episode 31 - Steep hills seem easier to climb with friends

Episode 30 - Are you prioritizing your priorities?
