Rooted & Rehumanizing

Meg Laidlaw & Jillian Pezet
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Rooted & Rehumanizing is a podcast for bold, heart-led leaders and entrepreneurs ready to do business differently. Hosted by Jillian and Meg, we explore what it means to lead with integrity, live with intention, and bring humanity back to work. Through raw conversations, real reflections, and unapologetic truth, this podcast invites you to root deeper, lead truer, and rise higher, in your work and your life.

  1. EPISODE 1

    001: Why I'm Here, Jillian’s Introduction

    In this premiere episode, Jillian shares her deeply personal journey, the unplanned pivots, inner callings, and quiet knowing that led her to co-create Rooted & Rehumanizing. She reflects on her experiences as a leader, wifehood, mother, and entrepreneur, and the awakening that came when she began trusting her inner voice over external expectations. This episode sets the tone for the podcast, reminding us that the most powerful transformations begin within. Themes: Trusting your intuitionRedefining leadership on your own termsPivoting with purposeThe cost of living out of alignmentListening to the soul's quiet whisperDoing business and life differentlyEmbracing your evolution Quotes: “I didn’t need to burn it all down. I just needed to listen.”“You can be grateful and still know it’s not right.”“When you begin to live from your truth, everything changes.”“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates * FACT CHECK!"You trusted the pivot.""I built a life that looked great on paper, but it was costing me my health and my soul."This isn’t about self-improvement. It’s about self-return.""This isn’t about being better… it’s about being more human." We’d love to connect with you Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us… If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually… Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellisjillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.netFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/megan.fikseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.laidlaw/

    25 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    002: Why I'm Here, Meg’s Introduction

    In this episode, Meg shares her story and the winding path that led her to this moment. From nursing and navigating the healthcare system to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and deep personal transformation, Meg invites listeners into her journey of learning to trust the pivot, root into purpose, and rehumanize her work and life. If you’ve ever felt like your story didn’t follow a linear path or that you were “too much” or “not enough” at the same time, this episode is for you. Themes: Trusting the pivotThe courage to evolveIntegrating personal values into professional lifeDeconstructing systems that no longer serve usThe messy, nonlinear path of becomingMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and healingReclaiming intuition and inner truth Quotes: “We were taught how to serve others but not how to serve ourselves.”“I had to unhook from a system that told me who I needed to be and start asking, who do I want to be?”“Sometimes healing looks like finally listening to your own voice.” We’d love to connect with you Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us… If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually. Connection with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.net  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.laidlaw/

    22 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    003: What We Mean by Rooted & Rehumanizing

    In this episode, Meg and Jillian unpack the heart behind the podcast title: what it means to be rooted, how we’ve become disconnected from our humanity, and why rehumanizing our approach to work, leadership, and life is essential. They explore the courage it takes to slow down, to come back to the body, and to remember that we are not machines… We are cyclical, sensitive, and sovereign beings. This episode is both a grounding and a call forward. Themes:Coming back to your body as a sacred actDisconnection from self in high-performance culturesLiving from cycles, not systemsThe difference between coping and healingRehumanizing how we lead, serve, and relateGrounding as a tool for clarity and truthCreating space for pause, feeling, and integration Quotes:“To be rooted is to know where you begin and end.”“The world tells us to go faster, but wisdom lives in the pause.”“Rehumanizing is remembering we are not machines… we are rhythmic, messy, and alive.”“You can’t rehumanize your business if you’re dissociated from your body.”“We’ve learned to perform our roles, but unlearning that performance is where the healing begins.”“If you're always productive but never present, are you actually living?” We’d love to connect with you Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us… If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually… Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    30 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    004: Inner Work as the Foundation of Success

    In this episode, Meg and Jillian explore what it really means to build a life and business from the inside out. They unpack how hustle culture tricks us into performing for worth, how true success often requires unbecoming, and why your inner landscape is the most important part of your leadership, healing, and evolution. This is for anyone who's ever wondered if doing “the inner work” actually matters in a results-driven world… spoiler alert: it does! Themes:Redefining success from withinHealing before hustlingPerforming vs. embodyingInner safety and nervous system regulationBuilding sustainable leadership through self-trustBeing instead of constantly doingLetting go of "shoulds" in business and life Quotes:“You can’t outsource your self-trust.”“So much of leadership is learning to feel safe in your own body.”“If you build on shaky inner ground, the whole thing crumbles eventually.”“Doing the inner work is not a luxury… it’s the foundation.”“Success without embodiment isn’t sustainable.”“When you lead from your wholeness, you invite others into theirs too.” We’d love to connect with you Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us… If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually… Clarity & Claiming Exercise - PDF Download Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    24 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    005: The Fear of Success at the Edges of Growth

    In this episode of Rooted and Rehumanizing, Meg and Jillian unpack an unexpected but deeply human conversation that started on a day they almost didn’t record. What unfolded was an exploration of visibility, success, and the edges of growth that make us feel both excited and terrified. They dive into what it really means to step into bigger visions, why fear of success can feel heavier than fear of failure, and how trusting yourself expands your capacity to lead and live fully. This episode is an invitation to embrace your uniqueness, lean into growth edges, and root yourself in who you already are. Themes we explore: Moving through the fear of successExpanding your capacity to hold moreRecognizing growth edges and choosing to lean inBuilding deeper self-trustNaming and normalizing the overwhelm that comes with successLiving into the Be → Do → Have model Quotes worth remembering: “I have to be visible to get this message out there.”“At some point, you have to trust yourself enough to stop anticipating and just handle it in the moment.”“Everything starts with an idea, then it’s up to you to make it real.”“Maybe don’t perform. Maybe just be.”“Be. Do. Have. First, be the version of yourself you want to be, and take action from that place.”“I am her. I’m not waiting. I already am.” Sneak a peak at The Big Check We’d love to connect with you. Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us. If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually. Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    26 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    006: Overgiving, Identity, and Creating Space for Growth

    In this episode of Rooted and Rehumanizing, Meg and Jillian continue their conversation on growth edges. This time exploring what happens when high-achieving tendencies collide with the desire to serve deeply. They talk about the difference between overgiving and overdelivering, the importance of conserving energy, and how identity can get tangled up in work, roles, and external validation. Meg shares the evolution of her new Bold Beautiful Life community and how creating group spaces allows for both collective transformation and personal sustainability. Jillian reflects on her own experiences with Trellis and in corporate roles, noticing how tying identity to performance led to over-complication and perfectionism, and how cutting ties with those patterns brought freedom. Together, they unpack what it means to lead from your highest self while letting go of conditional worth. Click Here to Join Meg's Bold, Beautiful Life Membership Click Here to Purchase Meg's Self-Mastery Program Themes we explore: Over-giving vs. overdeliveringBuilding communities that multiply impact without leaking energyThe danger of tying identity to work or rolesReceiving appreciation vs. external validationParenting and language: raising kids without attaching their worth to labels like “smart” or “beautiful”Mirroring growth journeys and creating ripple effects Quotes worth remembering: “I can’t want it more than them.”“Over-giving is not the same as overdelivering."“When business is good, business is good. And Jill is still Jill.”“I was amazing before anyone else said I was amazing.”“It’s not about being special, it’s about being uniquely you."“Our kids deserve to know their worth isn’t tied to performance, beauty, or intelligence.” We’d love to connect with you. Your reflections, questions, and ah-ha moments mean the world to us. If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend, leave us a review, or connect with us individually. Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Website: profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    20 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    007: Stop Shrinking, Start Expanding

    In this short, powerful episode, Meg and Jillian explore what it means to stop shrinking and start expanding. From nervous system practices to shifting your everyday language, they share real stories about moving past fear, people-pleasing, and “sorry” habits to step into authentic power. They dive into: The hidden ways women shrink in business and life.Reframing anxiety as a signal, not a stop sign.Why language matters: replacing apology with gratitude.Parenting + business stories of stepping into power. Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Join Meg's Bold, Beautiful Life Membership Utilize Meg's Self-Mastery Program Website: profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    15 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    008: What Girls Are Taught About Money

    Meg and Jillian dig into the money stories women inherit and the ways they can shift them. They share personal experiences of guilt, pricing struggles, and the cultural pressure to be “polite” about wealth. From childhood lessons to entrepreneurial growth, this conversation challenges women to own their value, seek abundance, and model new possibilities for the next generation. Together they discuss: Scarcity vs. abundance in women’s money stories.Generational differences: girls asking for what they’re worth.Guilt, comparison, and the trap of “undeserving.”Pricing struggles and claiming your value in business.Teaching kids money with intention. Connect with Jillian: www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg: Join Meg's Bold, Beautiful Life Membership Utilize Meg's Self-Mastery Program Website: profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw

    25 min
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Rooted & Rehumanizing is a podcast for bold, heart-led leaders and entrepreneurs ready to do business differently. Hosted by Jillian and Meg, we explore what it means to lead with integrity, live with intention, and bring humanity back to work. Through raw conversations, real reflections, and unapologetic truth, this podcast invites you to root deeper, lead truer, and rise higher, in your work and your life.

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    Meg Laidlaw & Jillian Pezet
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    © Copyright 2026 Meg Laidlaw & Jillian Pezet
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