Rooted & Rising: Stories of Transformation, Intuition, and Soul-Led Healing

Tara Mychelle
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Formerly the Intuitive Mentor Mom Podcast, now Rooted & Rising is a space for those ready to stop living life on autopilot and start living it by design. Hosted by Tara Mychelle — woman, mother, entrepreneur, friend, daughter, corporate professional, and energy practitioner — this podcast is born from the roots of challenge and the rise of self-discovery. Here, we explore the truth that life isn’t happening to us, it’s happening for us. When we release the victim within, we reclaim our power as the hero of our own story. Through healing and transformation, we create an inner world so rich and aligned that our outer world naturally reflects it. With personal stories, raw reflections, and inspiring conversations, each episode invites you to deepen your roots in self-awareness, self-love, and truth — and rise into your fullest self-expression. Together, we’ll explore everything from love, relationships, and parenting to health, spirituality, and the courage it takes to live fully awake. This is your invitation to heal, transform, and create a life you love — from the inside out. Get rooted. Rise high. And live the story you were born to tell. https://www.souldspaces.com/https://www.taramychelle.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAqUOQmXbileD1LA-JE83Q

  1. 68: Why You Keep Repeating Relationship Patterns Even After Therapy & Self-Work

    1d ago

    68: Why You Keep Repeating Relationship Patterns Even After Therapy & Self-Work

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever understood your relationship pattern completely… and still repeated it anyway? In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Tara Mychelle explores the hidden gap between self-awareness and real emotional change — and why understanding your attachment patterns, situationships, or self-sabotaging behaviors doesn’t automatically break the cycle. This episode dives into: situationshipsanxious attachmentemotionally unavailable relationshipsself-awareness without actionhealing relationship patternsnervous system safetyemotional avoidancefear of commitmentfear of being fully seenself-abandonmentrepeating toxic relationship cyclesTara explores why so many thoughtful, emotionally intelligent people stay stuck in “almost” relationships even after doing deep self-work, therapy, healing, journaling, or personal development. This conversation is about the difference between: understanding a patternand actually choosing differentlyIf you’ve ever felt: “I know better, but I still repeat it.”“I understand the pattern but I still feel stuck.”“Why do I keep going back?”“Why does healthy love still feel uncomfortable?”…this episode will resonate deeply. Tara also expands the conversation beyond dating into career, identity, leadership, emotional safety, and the ways “almost energy” can quietly shape every area of life. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    18 min
  2. 67: How Spiritualizing Relationships Keeps You Stuck in Situationships

    May 31

    67: How Spiritualizing Relationships Keeps You Stuck in Situationships

    Send us Fan Mail Are you trusting divine timing… or avoiding the truth? In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Tara explores the powerful relationship pattern of using “faith,” patience, surrender, or spirituality to stay in emotionally unavailable relationships and situationships long after clarity is needed. This episode dives deep into: situationshipsemotionally unavailable partnersfear of asking for commitmentself-abandonment in relationshipsspiritual bypassing in datingattachment patternswaiting for someone to choose younervous system conditioningfear of rejection and vulnerabilityIf you’ve ever said: “I’m just trusting the timing.”“I don’t want to force anything.”“If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen.”“I’m surrendering.”…this episode may help you recognize when faith has quietly become fear, avoidance, or emotional self-protection. Tara breaks down the difference between grounded faith and passive waiting, why ambiguity can feel emotionally safer than clarity, and how to stop shrinking yourself inside relationships that never fully choose you. This conversation is for anyone healing anxious attachment, navigating situationships, questioning relationship patterns, or learning how to choose themselves instead of waiting endlessly for potential to turn into commitment. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    20 min

  3. May 24

    66: You’re Rejecting Yourself Before Anyone Else Can

    Send us Fan Mail Do you expect rejection before it even happens? In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Tara explores the hidden relationship pattern she calls “pre-rejection” — the subconscious habit of emotionally bracing, pulling back, softening your needs, or choosing emotionally unavailable people before love ever has a real chance to grow. If you’ve ever said: “I’m not getting my hopes up.”“I’m just going with the flow.”“I don’t want to pressure anything.”“Maybe I’m asking for too much.”…this episode may explain why. This conversation dives into situationships, attachment patterns, fear of intimacy, anxious attachment, nervous system conditioning, emotional self-protection, relationship anxiety, and the hidden ways people sabotage love before rejection even happens. Tara breaks down: Why emotionally unavailable relationships feel familiarWhy uncertainty can feel safer than commitmentHow fear of rejection shapes dating choicesWhy you may soften your needs in relationshipsThe nervous system science behind emotional bracingHow to stop choosing “almost relationships”What it looks like to start receiving healthy loveIf you’re tired of living in ambiguity, overthinking relationships, or waiting for the other shoe to drop, this episode will help you recognize the pattern and begin shifting it. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    22 min
  4. 65: You’re Not “Unlucky” in Love — You’re Repeating a Pattern

    May 17

    65: You’re Not “Unlucky” in Love — You’re Repeating a Pattern

    Send us Fan Mail If you keep ending up in situationships, emotionally unavailable relationships, or “almost” connections that never fully become commitment, this episode is for you. In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Tara Michelle breaks down the hidden emotional payoff behind almost relationships, why uncertainty can feel addictive, and how attachment patterns, nervous system conditioning, fear of intimacy, and fear of being fully chosen can quietly shape your love life. This is a deep conversation about emotional availability, dating patterns, self-worth, trauma responses, commitment, healing relationship cycles, and learning how to stop bonding with potential and start choosing clarity. If you’ve ever wondered: Why do I attract emotionally unavailable people?Why do situationships feel so hard to leave?Why does healthy love feel unfamiliar?Why do I fear commitment and vulnerability?How do I stop repeating relationship patterns?This episode will help you understand the deeper pattern underneath “almost” love. Plus, Tara shares practical steps to break free from ambiguity, redefine relationship standards, and begin creating healthier, rooted, emotionally safe relationships. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    20 min
  5. 64: Why Healthy Love Feels Boring After Situationships | Nervous System Healing & Relationships

    May 10

    64: Why Healthy Love Feels Boring After Situationships | Nervous System Healing & Relationships

    Send us Fan Mail Calm can be the scariest feeling in dating when your body is used to bracing. If you have ever stepped away from someone steady because the spark felt “off,” we get into the real reason that happens and it is not a character flaw. It is often nervous system conditioning built through situationships, inconsistency, and emotional whiplash that trained you to read activation as connection. I unpack the difference between adrenaline and intimacy, and why rooted love can feel quiet, slow, and even confusing at first. We talk about how the highs and lows of uncertain relationships keep you scanning for signals, decoding texts, and chasing clarity, then how that cycle can start to feel like chemistry. When a partner is emotionally available and consistent, your system may not shout “yes” right away. Sometimes it whispers, exhales, and waits for you to catch up. You will also hear a simple practice to help you discern peace versus numbness, plus a powerful question to journal on: what sensations do you associate with connection, and where did you learn that? If you want to go deeper, I share my e-guide From Almost There to All the Way: A Bold Guide to Ending Situationships and Choosing Commitment, linked in the show notes. If this landed, subscribe so you do not miss what is next, share it with a friend stuck in an almost-relationship, and leave a review to help more people find Rooted in Rising. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    17 min
  6. 63: Stuck in Situatiosnships? How to Break Free from "Almost Relationships"

    May 3

    63: Stuck in Situatiosnships? How to Break Free from "Almost Relationships"

    Send us Fan Mail Have you been stuck in “almost there” relationships—close, connected, full of chemistry… but never clear, consistent, or committed? In Episode 1 of Rooted & Rising, I talk about the pattern behind situationships and the deeper truth most people avoid: sometimes it’s not fear of being alone… it’s fear of being fully chosen. In this episode, you’ll hear: What “almost there” actually looks like (and why it’s not neutral)The difference between connection and commitmentHow ambiguity becomes an “escape hatch” for the nervous systemWhy you can “upgrade the packaging”… and still repeat the same cycleA clean boundary for 2026: no more calling “almost” progress✨ Want the step-by-step shift beyond the episode? The Rooted & Rising eGuide is available now:F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life.Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    16 min
  7. 62: You’re Already Valued — You’re Just Not Seeing It (Stop Proving Your Worth)

    Apr 26

    62: You’re Already Valued — You’re Just Not Seeing It (Stop Proving Your Worth)

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove your worth, work harder to be recognized, or earn your place… this episode is for you. In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Tara Mychelle explores the hidden pattern so many of us carry—the belief that we are not enough unless we’re doing more, achieving more, or proving more. But what if your value has been showing up all along… and you’ve simply been missing it? Through a powerful personal story and grounded reflection, Tara breaks down: Why you feel unseen (even when you’re not)The subconscious story of “I have to earn it”How your life is already reflecting your value back to youThe simple shift that moves you from proving → receivingA daily practice to help you recognize your worth in real timeThis episode is a reminder that you are already valued, already trusted, and already chosen—right now. ✨ If you’re ready to stop chasing validation and start embodying your worth, this conversation will land.  If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs this reminder and leave a review to help this message reach more people. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    14 min
  8. 61: When You’re Exhausted, Doubting, and Ready to Quit—Do This

    Apr 19

    61: When You’re Exhausted, Doubting, and Ready to Quit—Do This

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been doing everything “right” and it still feels like nothing is working… this episode is for you. In this short but powerful message, Tara Mychelle talks about what it really means to keep going—not the motivational quote version, but the version where you’re tired, overwhelmed, doubting yourself, and the finish line feels invisible. Because here’s the truth:  👉 Everything you desire is already on its way to you.  👉 Your only job is to stay in motion. This episode explores: How to keep going when you feel stuck or exhaustedWhy progress often feels invisible before it shows upA simple way to calm your nervous system in overwhelmThe mindset shift that keeps you moving forwardWhy your refusal to quit is the signIf you’re in a season of transition, growth, or uncertainty… this is your reminder:  You’re not behind. You’re in it. And it’s working. 🎧 Listen now and take your next step—just one thing at a time. Support the show If you’re finding yourself stuck in patterns—especially in relationships where you feel almost chosen but not fully— 👉 I created something for you. F*CK ALMOST! is your guide to recognizing emotional limbo, breaking the pattern of ambiguity, and choosing clearly in love, work, and life. Inside you’ll learn how to: • Stop interpreting mixed signals • Stop softening your needs • Stop confusing intensity with alignment • Set standards without apology • Leave sooner when something isn’t fully aligned This is not about chasing commitment. It’s about becoming unavailable for almost. Fully chosen starts with fully deciding. 👉 You can explore the guide here: F*CK ALMOST - Your Guide to be Fully Chosen in Love, Work & Self Worth Whether you’re ready to take that step now or simply sit with what surfaced today, trust this: You’re not here to live in limbo. You’re not here to shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s maybe. You’re here to be rooted. And you’re here to rise. **If this show helped you root deeper into truth, you can Plant a Seed here. We appreciate the love and support. XO

    8 min
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Formerly the Intuitive Mentor Mom Podcast, now Rooted & Rising is a space for those ready to stop living life on autopilot and start living it by design. Hosted by Tara Mychelle — woman, mother, entrepreneur, friend, daughter, corporate professional, and energy practitioner — this podcast is born from the roots of challenge and the rise of self-discovery. Here, we explore the truth that life isn’t happening to us, it’s happening for us. When we release the victim within, we reclaim our power as the hero of our own story. Through healing and transformation, we create an inner world so rich and aligned that our outer world naturally reflects it. With personal stories, raw reflections, and inspiring conversations, each episode invites you to deepen your roots in self-awareness, self-love, and truth — and rise into your fullest self-expression. Together, we’ll explore everything from love, relationships, and parenting to health, spirituality, and the courage it takes to live fully awake. This is your invitation to heal, transform, and create a life you love — from the inside out. Get rooted. Rise high. And live the story you were born to tell. https://www.souldspaces.com/https://www.taramychelle.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAqUOQmXbileD1LA-JE83Q

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