The Holidays make even the most secure of us come unhinged in some way.  Even more so, when you're actively dealing with grief or trauma.  And it gets worse with this preconceived notion you have to be happy, because this season's greeting IS "Happy Holidays!".  This episode explores self-soothing, what it is, and how you can use it to maintain or even gain your personal power.  The intention is NEVER perfection; but rather some good ol' newly social normalization of feeling and dealing to heal.  And some messiness along the way.

Want to know how you can make an impact right now?  Please visit this link to select an area impacted by the tornados that swept through the country last week, and donate even just a little:  https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/tornado-outbreak-fundraisers

You can also visit Feeding America Kentucky's Instagram page, @feedingamericakentucky, to find out how you can help those impacted by the tornados that touched down in Kentucky, specifically.  The link to their Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXWwkGlNpY4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

As always, visit me on Instagram (while my website is being reconstructed) to find the latest shenanigans and happenings of Deepened Roots; or to simply show support, or tell me how you need emotional support.  My handle is @deepenedroots, and the link to my page is here:  https://www.instagram.com/deepenedroots/

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Standing in your personal power sounds strong and glamorous.  However, in the middle of your healing journey, you're going to feel a lot of emotion we assign to be negative - and a lot of times that makes us feel like a burden.  That's quite a burden to take on.  In this episode, I talk about the very real situation we often get ourselves into - the burden of being a burden - and that one small step to get you out of that burdening loop.  

Like this episode, or this podcast in general?  Please let me know, and give me your feedback.  My website is currently under construction right now, so DM me on Instagram at @deepenedroots.  

You can also catch myself and Tim Sohn on YouTube, every Tuesday at 8PM EST, on our new show called "Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer" - where, there's a LOT of personal power going on.  The link to this show is here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsckHsNkHNpJy_x76cOVi3g

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Welcome back!  It's been a break worth taking, to get to this point.  Growing and thriving means digging deep into your roots to expose the stuff we try so hard to avoid.  This episode dives into the unavoidable.

Follow me on Instagram, under @deepenedroots to see what's going on.  Also, join me every Tuesday at 8PM EST, while I co-host the new livestream "Showing Up: Perspectives" with my main-host, Tim Sohn.  You can check us out directly, on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsckHsNkHNpJy_x76cOVi3g.

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Sometimes we burst into the atmosphere with plenty of rocket fuel, only to run out along the way.  That's inevitable, really, because anyone can ever really go full speed ahead for so long - no matter how much we want to achieve what's ahead for ourselves.  This episode taps into that, in a personal way. 

Enjoy this episode?  Did it resonate with you, especially?  I want to know all about your thoughts and feelings, at kara@deepeningyourroots.com.

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Can you guess what it is?  Really, though - don't Google it, just guess.  And listen to this episode about the buzzword of 2021, and how it relates to most of us more than it ever has before.  

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Jason Freeman, motivational and Imperfect Best Coach was an utter delight to interview.  His way into humor is completely refreshing, and so is he as a person.  You can find out more about Jason Freeman at www.jasonfreeman.com, while you check out this interview.  Enjoy, because I sure enjoyed being a part of the interview.

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The dark side of Intuitition - there definitely is one. Like everything else in this world, the concept of intuition can be taken out of context and used improperly, like a DIY project gone wrong.  This episode explores that, and how both intuition and reason can be used together, to bring your darkness into light.

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This episode is the first LIVE Deepened Roots Podcast, and broadcasted from IGLive AND Facebook on 3/31/21.  So the episode is informational and relaxed, and we even have some AUDIENCE participation!  This episode covers talking about what nutrition means to different people, and how often our own meanings can override the truth when it comes to our health.  I hope you enjoy listening to this one - I sure enjoyed recording it!

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Power.  It can either read like a dirty word, or a glorious one.  How we interpret this word affects how we press on in our lives, and it also affects how we feel about being of influence.  This episode is going to dive into all of that, and how to accept and maximize your own power of influence.

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This episode picks up where last episode with Ashley Marie left off - women and the looming reality of sexism.  So much in the news lately has highlighted how much sexism still exists, which is why it feels important to discuss along with personal health.  This episode highlights how that can affect the sense of safety for those in the line of fire of this sexism, and how important now more than ever it is to know there is no need to compete in who can shine the brightest.  Nor should we ignore this competition exists.  We truly can ignite our inner fire, while we let others shine just as bright.

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Today's episode features Ashley Marie, a Women's Wellness Coach based in Indianapolis.  Her feature program is called "Imperfectly Perfect, Loving Me First!", and that's what this episode embodies.  We talk about the pressures of being a woman, the pressures we put on ourselves, facing the traumas of our past, loving the people around us while fiercely loving ourselves, and simply being imperfectly perfect.  Oh, and if you're listening on March 5, which is this episode's drop date, it is ASHLEY MARIE'S BIRTHDAY!!!!  So wish her a birthday, and check her out on Facebook and Instagram under coach_ashleymarie_, and check out her beautiful website at www.ashleymarie.coach.

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Safety and security - they're two words, with two very different meanings around the state of being.  Paying attention two which state of being you're gravitating towards can mean the world of difference between surviving and thriving.  This mindset can also make or break your health and life goals.  Grab your earbuds and give this episode a listen, as we navigate between safety and security.

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Today, I have the CEO of carlshawnsdailyword, Carl Shawn Watkins, help me talk about vulnerability.  In this episode, we'll discuss how important it is to let it show, universally, and how it can make or break any transformation you decide to take for yourself in your life.  It was such an honor to talk to this man.  Get your coffee or wine, and sink into this conversation with us.

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Quick fixes and exceptions to the rules sound fun and cutting-edge.  But by not going back to the basics, and applying them, you're really not able to get a grasp on what works for you and discover the essence of who you really are.  This episode touches on all of that.  So grab your favorite  beverage, let's get started!

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This is the episode that is going to literally be about nothing, while being a whole lot of something.  Don't worry, I have a method to my madness.  So give this episode a listen, and let me know what you think!  I may just have to include more future nothings.

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The title of this episode sounds a little racy, but believe me, this episode is more like rapid-fire conversation, from one curious person to another.  Meet Marc Lee, the Executive Producer of "Radio Show With Marc Lee", among other shows, at IBM.TV.  He's also a fellow podcaster, lover of music and gaming, and a genuinely curious guy.  That's why it was an easy choice to reach out to Marc Lee about getting curious - in health and in life.  So sit back, and mind the quality (it's a bit hairy on this one), and let the curiosity flow.

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To eat gluten, or not to eat gluten - that is a very heated question!  And with good reason.  There's a LOT of misinformation out there, about gluten, and I'm here to SET IT STRAIGHT!  This episode is going to deep-dive into ALL OF IT!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What IS a gut-healthy mindset?  Well, without it, your goals won't have that depth, that likelihood of being achieved.  This episode will walk you all around mindset, and how a gut-healthy mindset can have you succeeding all over 2021.

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If you don't think the act of forgiveness is a part of gut health, you have another thing coming to you.  To bring in the good, especially in gut health, you must first let go.  This includes letting go of the shame and guilt that comes from what got you to where you are now.  Join me in this episode as you talk ALL about forgiveness - what it is, what is isn't - and how it can take you from wanting to achieve your health and overall life goals to actually achieving them.

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There's every-day goal-setting, and then there is goal-setting for the New Year.  It feels different, and it makes us simultaneously hopeful and defeated before we write anything down.  Have no fear, lean into all you want to achieve.  Chances are, a lot of it connects as smaller goals leading up to the bigger ones.  This episode takes a look at all of that, and how to select and implement goals that give you the best chance at achieving greatness that serves you well into 2021.  

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