Rooted To Rise: Real Talk for Women Ready to Grow

Kimberly Rash
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Personal growth, self-love, and inner healing are possible, even when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or completely lost in the in-between. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with people pleasing, setting boundaries, or trying to silence the negative self-talk that's been holding you back, there is a path forward. This is the space for women who are ready to do the inner work, find their purpose, and rise into the next version of themselves… one step at a time. I'm Kimberly Rash, life coach and host of Rooted to Rise. I help women break free from self-doubt, fear of failure, and the patterns that keep them playing small, so they can step into their confidence, their calling, and their truest selves. My approach is real, honest, and rooted in faith, mindset work, and the belief that you’re not stuck. You’re becoming. Through the Root, Release & Rise framework, I walk women through a simple but powerful process of coming back to themselves, releasing what no longer fits, and rising boldly into who they are meant to be. Whether you're a woman over 30 reinventing yourself, navigating midlife, or simply ready to stop waiting and start moving, this podcast was made for you. This podcast covers topics such as: How do I stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries? How do I build confidence as a woman over 30? How do I find my purpose when I feel lost? How do I practice gratitude when life feels hard? How do I overcome negative self-talk and start loving myself? How do I get out of my own way and take the next step? What does healing from childhood wounds look like as an adult woman? How do I trust my calling even when I feel unqualified? How do I stop self-sabotaging and start becoming who I'm meant to be? Where can I find a faith-based personal growth podcast for women?

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 15: What If You're Afraid of Success, Not Failure

    Most women believe they are afraid of failure, but Kimberly Rash suggests the deeper block is often fear of success. On this episode of Rooted to Rise, Kimberly breaks down how fear of success hides behind common excuses like needing more time, more certifications, or better timing, and how it quietly turns into self-sabotage through overthinking, comparison, and staying endlessly busy. Kimberly shares candid, personal stories, from raising eleven children and working multiple jobs to stepping into Reiki and podcasting despite fear of judgment, to illustrate that confidence is built through action, not before it. She speaks openly about the difference between humility and shrinking yourself, and between serving others and abandoning your own needs. The episode also touches on Kimberly's long-term vision to support women leaving domestic violence and individuals experiencing homelessness, along with a reminder that dreams do not have to be built in one giant leap. Listeners walk away with four reflection questions and a challenge to take one small, courageous step this week.

  2. Aug 4

    Episode 14: When Your Story Doesn't Go According to Plan

    Grief isn't limited to losing a person; we also grieve dreams, timelines, and versions of ourselves that never came to be.Gratitude and grief can coexist. You can love your life and still mourn what never happened.Comparing our real life to an imagined timeline steals joy and keeps us stuck.You can release the timeline without releasing the dream. What you wanted at 25 may not be what you want at 45.Life's hardest detours often become the source of our deepest empathy, strength, and purpose.Honesty about disappointment, paired with a willingness to let it go, opens the door to real peace and joy.

  3. Jul 28

    Episode 13: Faith, Fear, and the Holistic Healing Journey w/Tara McCarthy from Prakriti Healing

    Kimberly Rash sits down with her longtime friend Tara McCarthy, founder of Prakriti Healing, for a raw and soul baring conversation about faith, fear, and the sacred work of rebuilding your life from the inside out. Tara opens up about leaving a fifteen year career at a homeless shelter to trust an unexplainable pull toward opening her own healing space, and how that leap of faith turned into four years of steady growth. The two friends trace the winding paths that led them both from traditional religion into a deeper, more personal spirituality, sharing how learning to listen to their bodies, release the fear of what others think, and trust in divine timing has reshaped how they live, work, and show up for the women around them. Along the way they talk candidly about breathwork, energy work, Reiki, and the importance of building a team of trusted practitioners rather than trying to do it all alone. Kimberly and Tara remind listeners that healing rarely follows a straight line, and that every modality, every mentor, and every season of change has its place. Their conversation is a gentle nudge to trust the nudges of your own body and spirit, even when the path looks nothing like you expected. Faith and healingChristian mystic journeyEnergy healingBreathwork trainingReiki certificationBody awareness and boundariesCollaboration over competition among healersReleasing fear and trusting divine timingHolistic wellness businessSpiritual awakeningWomen's healing spaceLetting go of fearListening to your bodyHolistic healing modalitiesTrauma and therapy resourcesWellness entrepreneur journeySpiritual growth and identityHealing collaboration over competitionDivine FeminineMind body spirit connectionMassage therapy and body workLaw of attraction and faithFull circle friendship Faith and Spiritual GrowthExploring what it means to identify as a Christian mysticHow personal spiritual awakenings can reshape a faith practiceBalancing traditional religion with a deeper, personal relationship with God Healing Modalities and ToolsThe difference between breathwork and pranayamaHow Reiki and energy work support the body's healing processUnderstanding when to combine massage, breathwork, and energy work Identity and Self-WorthLetting go of an identity that no longer serves youLearning to trust your body's yes and noReleasing the fear of what others think when making a change Relationships and CommunityBuilding a referral network of trusted holistic practitionersChoosing collaboration over competition in wellness workHow full circle friendships support long term healing Emotional and Physical HealthRecognizing when a service or practice is draining rather than fulfillingThe connection between nervous system regulation and honest livingHow unresolved trauma can show up in daily life and relationships Motherhood and HealingCreating safe, supportive spaces for women rebuilding their livesProviding childcare and housing support so mothers can heal and workPassing down healthy models of faith and community to the next generation Key TakeawaysTrusting an unexplainable pull can lead you to the right opportunity at the right time, as it did when Tara found the building for Prakriti Healing.Spiritual growth often means releasing inherited fear based beliefs and building a more personal relationship with faith.The body gives clear yes and no signals, and learning to trust those signals protects your peace and your purpose.No single healer or modality works for everyone, so building a referral network of trusted practitioners serves clients better than trying to do it all.Letting go of an identity that no longer fits, even one built over many years, opens space for the next season of growth.Healing is a collaborative, full circle process, and the right people often show up exactly when they are needed. Memorable Quotes"Ladies, listen to your bodies." "We're allowed to change, and changing is so hard." "If you can't be happy, if you can't feel relaxed, joy, and have peace, how can you pour that into anybody else?" "There are no mistakes, right?" "Everyone's journey is just different." Themes ExploredFaith evolution and personal spiritualityEntrepreneurship in the wellness space

  4. Jul 21

    012: Put Down What Was Never Yours to Carry

    Host Kimberly Rash dives into the often invisible weight carried by the caretakers, fixers, and oldest siblings who became responsible long before they should have had to. She shares how being praised as “strong” can quietly turn into a cage that keeps women from admitting they are tired, and why so many learn early that resting and receiving help feel like forms of weakness. Pulling from her own experience raising a large family without a built-in support system, Kimberly walks through the difference between true strength and the exhausting performance of doing it all alone. She talks through love languages, boundaries, and the practice of letting other people bless you without guilt. This episode closes with a gentle challenge to find one thing you can put down this week, one thing you can delegate, and one thing you can finally stop carrying by yourself. Faith and Spiritual GrowthLearning to receive blessings without guilt or resistanceWhat scripture says about rest and Sabbath for the overextended woman Healing Modalities and ToolsUsing love languages as a healing and communication tool in relationshipsTherapy, somatic release, and other tools for letting go of chronic overgiving Identity and Self-WorthUnlearning the belief that worth is earned through how much you carryBreaking free from the superwoman identity without losing your strength Relationships and CommunityBuilding a safe support circle so no one has to carry everything aloneSetting boundaries with extended family without guilt Emotional and Physical Healthinvisible load mental loadboundaries without guiltoldest daughter syndromesuperwoman complexfaith based self carereceiving help gracefullyrest is not selfishlove languages in relationshipswomen's mental health podcasthealing from overgivingsetting boundaries with familyself-worth beyond productivityChristian women's podcastrefilling your own cup support system for moms Key TakeawaysMany women did not choose the caregiver role, they grew into it or were placed into it as children, becoming the oldest sibling or the one who anticipated everyone's needs.Being called “strong” can quietly become a cage. When everyone sees you as strong, no one asks if you are tired or notices when you are struggling.Needing support is not a weakness. Learning to receive help, gifts, and kindness without guilt is part of breaking the cycle of overgiving.Knowing your own love language, and the love language of those around you, helps you recognize and appreciate the ways people actually try to care for you.Strength is not carrying everything alone. Strength is asking for help, setting boundaries, admitting you are tired, and recognizing that your needs matter too.The healthiest caregivers are the ones who learn to refill their own cup so they can show up from wholeness instead of depletion. Memorable Quotes“You were never meant to carry it all. Strength isn’t carrying everything alone. Strength is knowing when to ask for help.”“Somewhere along the way, many women learn that resting was selfish.”“Stop blocking people’s blessing.”“We’re not machines. You’re a human being, you’re a human doing, and you need care.” Themes ExploredHow caregiving identity forms early in life and follows women into adulthoodThe difference between true strength and the exhausting performance of being unbreakableRecognizing the physical toll of chronic caregiving and burnoutSimple weekly rituals for refilling your own cup Motherhood and HealingRaising kids who do not see overworking as a flexHow the oldest daughter role shapes mothering decades later

  5. Jul 14

    011: Outgrowing the Life You Used to Want

    Growth often feels confusing before it feels empowering, and restlessness can be a sign of expansion rather than something being wrong.Outgrowing people is not about superiority. It happens because comfort with an old version of you can create distance when you change.Releasing identities like the people pleaser, the overachiever, or the go to person is one of the hardest parts of growth.Major life transitions, including parenting shifts and career changes, often trigger a deeper identity search.Setting boundaries protects emotional and physical health, even when it disappoints people who benefited from the old version of you.Judgment toward others who are changing is often more about our own unmet desires than about their choices.Becoming who you are meant to be happens one small decision at a time, not through a single dramatic overhaul. Memorable Quotes “Some identities protected us for a season, but eventually they become too heavy to keep wearing.”“Only you can change you. No one else is gonna do it for you.”“Some seasons aren't about finding yourself, they're about allowing yourself to become.” Themes Explored Identity and self-worthFaith and spiritual growthRelationships and communityMotherhood and the empty nest transitionEmotional health and boundaries

  6. Jul 7

    010: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs

    In this raw and honest conversation, Kimberly Rash opens up about surviving a domestic violence marriage, a shocking second marriage, and a childhood shaped by a strict, fear-based religious upbringing. She shares how survival mode convinced her for years that a better life was not possible, and how playing small kept her stuck in unhealthy patterns and relationships. Kimberly walks through the moment she chose to stop settling, the limiting beliefs she had to unlearn, and how she eventually found safe, steady love after years of heartbreak. She encourages listeners to question what they were taught to believe, release relationships and people who no longer serve their growth, and take small, consistent steps toward becoming their future self. This episode is a reminder that your past does not define you, healing is not linear, and your life really can get better from here.

  7. Jun 30

    009B: Forgiveness, Sound Healing, and the Body's Memory

    Show SummaryHealing was never meant to be a checklist, and Kimberly Rash is here to prove it. Kimberly walks through a wide range of healing tools beyond the basics, including nervous system regulation, somatic healing, EMDR, inner child work, forgiveness, energy healing, sound healing, and visualization. She shares an emotionally raw personal story about finally forgiving her ex-husband after years of trying to force it, and how that moment cracked something open in her that led to real freedom. Throughout, she reminds listeners that healing is deeply personal, that no single modality works for everyone, and that faith is often the real force behind any tool’s effectiveness. Kimberly closes by encouraging listeners to release the pressure of healing on anyone else’s timeline and to trust the small steps they’re already taking. She reminds everyone that healing isn’t about becoming a finished product, it’s about becoming. General Episode ThemeExploring diverse healing modalities, including nervous system regulation, somatic work, EMDR, inner child healing, forgiveness, energy healing, sound healing, and visualization, through the lens of faith, personal experience, and the belief that healing is non-linear and deeply individual. Call to ActionPick just one healing modality that resonates with you rather than trying to do everything, and trust your small steps as part of an ongoing healing journey rooted in faith. SEO-Rich KeywordsNervous system regulationSomatic healingEMDR therapyInner child healingForgiveness workEnergy healing and ReikiSound healingVisualization practiceTrauma healingHealing modalitiesFaith based healingChristian forgivenessBody awarenessEmotional releaseSelf-compassionHealing is not linearMind body connectionSpiritual healing toolsReleasing resentmentHealing journey Full Show NotesKey Takeaways You cannot heal in the same nervous system state your body learned to survive in.Trauma is stored in the body, not just the mind, which is why somatic healing focuses on body awareness rather than just thoughts.EMDR can help the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories, but it is not the right fit for everyone.Inner child work is not about blaming parents, it is about recognizing unmet needs and becoming the safe adult your younger self never had.Forgiveness does not excuse what happened, it releases your attachment to carrying the wound forever, and it is most often a gift you give yourself.Energy healing, Reiki, and sound healing can support relaxation and emotional release even if they look different from traditional therapy.Visualization helps you move toward the healed version of yourself by picturing who you want to become instead of replaying worst case scenarios.Healing is not a checklist or a perfect routine, it is an ongoing relationship with yourself.Faith is often the real power behind any healing modality, it is your faith that makes the tool effective.Healing is never fully finished, everyone is always healing in progress, and new wounds can surface even after past ones are resolved. Memorable Quotes “You cannot heal in the same state your body’s learned to survive in.”“Healing often just starts beginning when your body finally believes the danger is over.”“Forgiveness is releasing your attachment to carrying the wound forever.”“Not everyone will deserve access to you ever again, but everyone deserves the opportunity to stop carrying the poison that only hurts them.”“You’re not stuck, you’re becoming.”“It is your faith that has healed you. It’s not always the modality.” Themes Healing as a personal, non-linear processThe connection between body, mind, and spiritForgiveness as self-liberationFaith as the foundation behind every healing toolBecoming versus arriving Call to Action Pick just one healing modality that resonates with you rather than trying to do everything, and trust your small steps as part of an ongoing healing journey rooted in faith. Short SEO Description (Podcast Directories)Kimberly Rash explores healing modalities beyond the basics, including nervous system regulation, somatic healing, EMDR, inner child work, forgiveness, energy healing, sound healing, and visualization. She shares a raw personal story of forgiving her ex-husband and reminds listeners that healing is deeply personal, non-linear, and rooted in faith. Long SEO Description (Website Use)Healing is not a one size fits all journey, and this episode dives into the deeper modalities that many women turn to once the foundational healing work has been done. Kimberly Rash unpacks nervous system regulation, somatic healing, EMDR, inner child work, forgiveness, energy healing and Reiki, sound healing, and visualization, explaining what each one looks like in practice and who it tends to help most. Kimberly shares a vulnerable personal story about the years she spent trying to forgive her ex-husband out of obligation before finally feeling true freedom the night she let go for real. She connects that experience to a larger truth, that forgiveness is rarely about the other person and almost always about releasing the poison that only hurts us. Throughout the episode, she weaves in faith, reminding listeners that healing tools matter, but it is faith behind the modality that makes lasting change possible. By the end, listeners are encouraged to stop measuring their healing against anyone else’s timeline and to trust that small, consistent steps are enough. This episode is a gentle, faith rooted invitation to keep becoming rather than waiting to arrive. Episode Topic Ideas by Thematic CategoryFaith and Spiritual Growth What it means that it is your faith that heals youPrayer as a healing modalityFaith versus placebo, exploring spiritual conviction in healing Healing Modalities and Tools A deeper dive into EMDR and what to expectSound healing and worship music as nervous system toolsBuilding a personalized healing toolkit Identity and Self-Worth Becoming the safe adult your inner child never hadVisualizing the woman you are becoming Relationships and Community Forgiving someone without reconciling with themCo-parenting and co-grandparenting after conflict Emotional and Physical Health How trauma lives in the bodyRecognizing nervous system states like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn Motherhood and Healing Modeling healthy forgiveness for your childrenBreaking generational patterns through inner child work

  8. Jun 23

    009A: Ten Ways to Reconnect With Yourself

    Key TakeawaysHealing is not about becoming a different person, it is about reconnecting with who you were before life convinced you that you weren’t enough.Journaling helps release the thoughts you carry alone and reveals patterns over time.Breathwork signals safety to a nervous system stuck in fight or flight.Meditation is about awareness, not a perfectly empty mind.Therapy and life coaching offer outside perspective and support, and asking for help is a strength.Support groups remind us that healing happens in connection, not isolation.Movement releases stored stress, grief, and anger from the body.Time in nature, including walking, the ocean, and even tree hugging, restores the soul and the mind.Gratitude does not erase pain, it simply helps us notice what is still good.Creative expression, from crafting to gardening to pottery, is a valid and powerful healing modality.You do not need to try every modality, just take the next small step. Memorable Quotes“Healing is about reconnecting with who you were before life convinced you that you weren’t enough.”“Sometimes healing starts the moment we stop carrying everything alone.”“Trauma tells us that we are alone. Healing reminds us we’re connected.”“You’re not broken, you’re becoming.” Themes CoveredJournaling and honest self-reflectionBreathwork and nervous system regulationMeditation and present moment awarenessTherapy, life coaching, and group supportMovement as emotional releaseNature as a healing teacherGratitude as a practice, not a performanceCreative expression as healing Call to ActionChoose one healing modality from this episode and take it as your next small step this week. Check out the Rooted to Rise Gratitude Journal on Amazon ($10–$10.99) or in person at Kimberly’s farm cart, and stay tuned for upcoming life coaching sessions, available in person or via Zoom.

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Personal growth, self-love, and inner healing are possible, even when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or completely lost in the in-between. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with people pleasing, setting boundaries, or trying to silence the negative self-talk that's been holding you back, there is a path forward. This is the space for women who are ready to do the inner work, find their purpose, and rise into the next version of themselves… one step at a time. I'm Kimberly Rash, life coach and host of Rooted to Rise. I help women break free from self-doubt, fear of failure, and the patterns that keep them playing small, so they can step into their confidence, their calling, and their truest selves. My approach is real, honest, and rooted in faith, mindset work, and the belief that you’re not stuck. You’re becoming. Through the Root, Release & Rise framework, I walk women through a simple but powerful process of coming back to themselves, releasing what no longer fits, and rising boldly into who they are meant to be. Whether you're a woman over 30 reinventing yourself, navigating midlife, or simply ready to stop waiting and start moving, this podcast was made for you. This podcast covers topics such as: How do I stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries? How do I build confidence as a woman over 30? How do I find my purpose when I feel lost? How do I practice gratitude when life feels hard? How do I overcome negative self-talk and start loving myself? How do I get out of my own way and take the next step? What does healing from childhood wounds look like as an adult woman? How do I trust my calling even when I feel unqualified? How do I stop self-sabotaging and start becoming who I'm meant to be? Where can I find a faith-based personal growth podcast for women?

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