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.

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    029: Going First. Making Mistakes. Using Art as Advocacy for Disability, Dignity, and Inclusion

    Please follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill are joined by their first-ever guests, Kellie Hetler and Kara Hanes, founders of Hopelynd, a nonprofit rooted in disability advocacy through art and photography. What unfolds is not a conversation about charity or inspiration, but about dignity, presence, and what it means to use your gifts in service of others. Kellie and Kara share the deeply personal origins of Hopelynd, born from their lived experiences as mothers and artists, and their vision to create spaces, systems, and education that make true inclusion possible. Together, they explore how fear of doing it “wrong” often keeps people from connection, and how willingness, humility, and repair matter more than perfect language. This episode is an invitation to rethink accessibility, visibility, and belonging, and to consider how ripple-effect change begins when someone is willing to go first, even while still learning. We explore: • Creativity as an act of service rather than transaction • What disability inclusion actually looks like in practice, not theory • Why fear of making mistakes often causes more harm than mistakes themselves • The importance of accessible, sensory-aware spaces • How children model inclusion when adults allow curiosity instead of silence • Language, intention, and the permission to learn in real time • Building something meant to outlive its founders • The quiet courage required to advocate publicly before you feel “ready” About our guests: Kellie Hetler and Kara Hanes are internationally traveling photographers and the founders of Hopelynd, a nonprofit organization advocating for disability inclusion through art, photography, education, and community spaces. Their work centers dignity, accessibility, and creating environments where all people are seen, valued, and welcomed. Upcoming Event: Hopelynd’s Intrinsic Art Show 📅 March 27 📍 Venue3Two, Grand Rapids An inclusive art and community event celebrating disabled artists, featuring a sensory-aware environment, live music, and an online art auction. Links to tickets, the auction, and ways to support Hopelynd are available in the show notes. Connect with Kellie & Kara at Hopelynd www.hopelynd.com IG: @hopelyndofficial TikTok: @hopelynd FB: @hopelynd LI: @hopelynd Attend their 2nd event, Intrinsic by Hopelynd on March 27th 7-9pm at Venue32 Earlybird tickets $10Online Art Auction starts the day beforeHere is the link for the online auction: https://givebutter.com/c/xSIzmO/auctionHere is our general donation link: span class="ql-ui"...

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    028: Belonging vs Fitting In and the Cost of Editing Yourself

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Jillian and Meg explore the subtle and often invisible ways we edit ourselves to feel safe, accepted, or seen, and the emotional, relational, and energetic cost of doing so. What begins as Jillian sharing a deeply personal realization unfolds into a conversation about belonging versus fitting in, nervous system safety, code switching, and how our earliest experiences shape the way we show up in the world. Together, they reflect on childhood conditioning, family dynamics, politics, and leadership, and how learning to belong to yourself changes everything. This episode invites listeners to consider where they may be compromising who they are, not because the world asked them to, but because it once felt safer to do so. We explore: • What we compromise in ourselves to feel safe being seen • The difference between fitting in and true belonging • How code switching signals nervous system unsafety • Why belonging starts with self exploration and self trust • Parenting, modeling authenticity, and nervous system safety in children • Why bridging divides often requires standing alone • How love and self belonging create steadiness in a divided world Journaling prompts from this episode: • Who am I, really? • Do I love myself as I am today? • Where do I feel safest being fully me? • Where might I gently stretch my sense of safety without true risk? Brene Brown Quotes: On Fitting In vs. Belonging: "Fitting in is one of the greatest barriers to belonging. Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be in order to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are".The Core Definition: "True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness".“People are hard to hate close up, move in” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s Offerings Heart Math BioFeedback Device: span class="ql-ui"...

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    027: Humanity Is Not a Liability. It Is Infrastructure.

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill explore what it truly means to be human in a rapidly accelerating, tech driven world, and why love, connection, meaningful work, and purpose are not optional extras, but the foundation of mental wellbeing and sustainable systems. What begins as a conversation about AI and optimization unfolds into a deeper reflection on how humanity is often treated as inefficiency rather than infrastructure. They challenge the idea that technology should dictate our lives, and instead invite a vision where technology supports human rhythms, values, and connection. Through examples from leadership, parenting, entrepreneurship, and organizational design, this episode examines how work without meaning and connection without depth erodes wellbeing, and how intentional systems can restore dignity, agency, and belonging. We explore: • Why humanity is infrastructure, not a liability • How optimization without meaning leads to burnout and disconnection • The difference between working for technology and technology working for us • Why filling time is not the same as purposeful work • Hiring for roles instead of hours • How clarity creates freedom and work life balance • The loss of meaning in modern job structures • Why purpose and connection are foundational to mental wellbeing • How AI and technology can either support or erode humanity • The responsibility of organizations to create meaningful environments • Why job hopping reflects systemic failure, not personal flaw • Language, hierarchy, and why “employee” no longer fits • Rehumanizing work through contribution, belonging, and clarity • Parenting, technology boundaries, and protecting connection • How intentionality safeguards humanity in a digital world This episode is reflective, expansive, and grounding. It is especially resonant for leaders, parents, founders, and anyone questioning how to live, work, and build in a world increasingly shaped by technology. Powerful Quotes from This Episode “Humanity is not a liability. It is infrastructure.” “Optimization without meaning is dehumanizing.” “We should not be working for technology.” “Filling time is not the same as purposeful work.” “Clarity creates freedom for both the business and the human.” “Work and love are the foundation of mental wellbeing.” “Technology should support human rhythm, not replace it.” “Purpose and connection are not optional.” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s...

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    026: Goal Setting That Actually Sticks.

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill explore goal setting through a grounded, human lens, focusing on the science behind sustainable change rather than short lived motivation or perfection driven resolutions. What begins as a conversation about New Year’s goals unfolds into a deeper discussion about intention versus resolution, habit formation, nervous system safety, and why so many goals fail despite good intentions. They unpack how pressure, rigidity, and unrealistic expectations sabotage change, and what actually helps habits stick long term. Drawing from behavioral science, lived experience, and practical examples, this episode offers a compassionate and realistic approach to creating meaningful change that supports real life rather than fights it. We explore: • The difference between resolutions and intentions • Why intentions create direction without perfection • How self honesty is essential for sustainable change • Why goals must be enjoyable to be maintained • Making habits easy, visible, and realistic • The role of identity and alignment in goal setting • Why trial periods are more effective than long term commitments • How habit stacking increases follow through • Why reminders need to include the “why,” not just the task • Closing loops to reduce mental load • How compassion accelerates growth • Adjusting goals without self judgment • Creating systems that work with your nervous system • Why sustainable change is about consistency, not intensity This episode is encouraging, practical, and deeply supportive for anyone who feels frustrated by goal setting, stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, or ready to create real change without burning out. Powerful Quotes from This Episode “An intention is a posture, not a rule.” “Perfection is not sustainable. Alignment is.” “If it is not enjoyable, you will not keep doing it.” “Being honest with yourself is not limiting. It is liberating.” “Make it easy. Make it visible. Make it meaningful.” “We forget why something matters, not just what we planned.” “Sustainable change works with your nervous system, not against it.” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s Offerings Heart Math BioFeedback Device: a...

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    025: Ego Is Not the Enemy. Letting Ego Lead Is.

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership and personal growth: ego. Rather than treating ego as something to eliminate or shame, they explore ego as a natural part of being human. The real issue is not having an ego, but letting it lead unconsciously. Through grounded examples from leadership, corporate culture, family life, and identity, they show how unchecked ego quietly erodes trust, safety, and connection. The conversation moves from theory into lived experience, highlighting how ego often shows up as defensiveness, image protection, narrative control, and fear of not being enough. Instead of judging these patterns, Meg and Jill invite curiosity, compassion, and responsibility as the path forward. We explore: • Why ego itself is not bad or wrong • Ego as a protective function rooted in safety and identity • The difference between having an ego and being led by it • How ego shows up in leadership as optics, control, and narrative management • Why ego driven leadership destroys trust and psychological safety • The role of unconscious fear and not enoughness • Ego as a signal rather than a driver • Awareness and curiosity as the turning point • How ego fueled decisions fracture relationships and culture • Why truth builds more trust than image management • Compassion without excusing harmful behavior • Calling leaders forward without shame • How ego impacts families, teams, and organizations • Choosing aligned action instead of default reactions This episode is reflective, honest, and deeply human. It is especially supportive for leaders, founders, and individuals who want to take responsibility for their impact without turning self awareness into self attack. Powerful Quotes from This Episode “Ego is not the enemy. Letting ego lead is.” “Every human has an ego. Awareness is the difference.” “When ego leads, image matters more than truth.” “Unchecked ego creates cultures of fear and mistrust.” “Compassion does not mean avoiding responsibility.” “You can acknowledge ego without letting it drive.” “Leadership requires awareness, not perfection.” “Truth builds trust faster than optics ever will.” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s Offerings Heart Math BioFeedback Device:...

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    024: Nervous Systems, Leadership, and the Cost of Micromanagement

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill explore the often overlooked root of micromanagement, not as a leadership flaw, but as a nervous system response. What begins as a conversation about micromanagement in organizations expands into a deeper discussion about regulation, anxiety transmission, trust, and how a leader’s internal state directly shapes culture, performance, and psychological safety. They unpack why pressure, manufactured urgency, and control are often attempts to self regulate, and how those behaviors unintentionally create fear, disengagement, and reduced effectiveness in teams. Rather than shaming leaders, this episode invites awareness, responsibility, and compassionate self inquiry. We explore: • Why micromanagement is a symptom of a dysregulated leader • How a leader’s nervous system state transfers to their team • The difference between regulation and control • Why anxiety reduces creativity and performance • How manufactured urgency creates counterproductive cultures • Culture as regulation, not values statements • Why values without nervous system alignment fail to land • Awareness, non judgment, and responsibility as the path forward • How leaders can model regulation instead of perfection • The role of transparency and honest communication • Agreements as a foundation for psychological safety • Assuming positive intent as a • Why autonomy and trust outperform micromanagement • Hiring for roles instead of hours • How operational clarity creates freedom and accountability This episode is reflective, honest, and deeply relevant for leaders, founders, managers, and parents who want to lead with trust, calm, and integrity without sacrificing results. Powerful Quotes from This Episode “Micromanagement is not the problem. It is the symptom.” “Your nervous system teaches people how to feel around you.” “Values do not set Culture. Regulation does.” “Pressure does not improve performance. Safety does.” “It is not your fault, and it is your responsibility.” “Assuming positive intent changes everything.” “You do not need control when there is clarity.” “Leadership starts with self regulation.” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s Offerings Heart Math BioFeedback Device:li...

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    023: Time Blocking as a Budget for Your Energy

    Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill explore ideal week schedules and time blocking, not as rigid productivity control, but as a way to preserve energy, reduce mental load, and create freedom in both work and life. What begins as a practical conversation about scheduling unfolds into a deeper discussion about nervous system regulation, presence, creative flow, and the invisible weight of unclosed mental loops. They challenge the idea that structure limits creativity and instead offer structure as an act of self care and future self support. Using the metaphor of budgeting, they explain how intentionally assigning time creates clarity, energetic boundaries, and space to actually live your life, rather than constantly reacting to it. We explore: • Time blocking as an energy budget rather than a productivity hack • Why resistance to structure is often fear of losing autonomy • How unclosed loops create somatic heaviness and burnout • The importance of buffer time to synthesize and complete work • Why back to back meetings drain more than we realize • How structure can actually increase creativity and freedom • The concept of designing an ideal week instead of chasing perfection • Prioritizing non negotiables like rest, movement, and family time • How energetic boundaries help separate work and personal roles • Capturing creative ideas without letting them derail focus • Why your previous self supporting your future self changes everything • How intentional scheduling restores presence and reduces anxiety This episode is grounding, practical, and especially supportive for entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and parents who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or run by their calendars instead of supported by them. Powerful Quotes from This Episode “Structure is not about control. It is about conserving energy.” “Your previous self is giving your future self a gift.” “When you do not close the loop, your body carries the weight.” “Back to back meetings leave no room for synthesis.” “Structure does not kill creativity. It protects it.” “You are either running your life, or your life is running you.” We Would Love to Connect With You Your reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Meg’s Offerings Heart Math BioFeedback Device: span class="ql-ui"...

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    022: Why Empathy Drains & Compassion Sustains

    In this episode, Meg and Jill explore the crucial distinction between empathy and compassion, especially in leadership and workplace dynamics. What many consider a strength can quietly lead to burnout, resentment, and disempowerment when left unchecked. They unpack how empathy saturates the nervous system, while compassion creates clarity, boundaries, and true support. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, managers, caregivers, and recovering people-pleasers. They explore: • Why empathy and compassion are not interchangeable • How empathy leads to emotional saturation • Compassion as care without carrying • The difference between caregiving and caretaking • How empathy can unintentionally disempower others • Compassion as an empowerment tool • Supporting employees without absorbing their struggles • Asking better questions instead of making assumptions • Leadership through belief and trust • When empathy is appropriate and when it is not • The tarp versus sponge metaphor • Nervous system protection for leaders • Sustainable emotional presence at work This episode is practical, timely, and deeply supportive for anyone building teams or holding emotional space for others. Powerful Quotes from This Episode“Empathy is feeling with someone. Compassion is caring for them.” “When you take it all on, you leave nothing for yourself.” “Caretaking disempowers. Caregiving supports.” “You can hold space without carrying weight.” “Ask what they need instead of assuming.” “Be a tarp, not a sponge.” “Compassion protects everyone involved.” We Would Love to Connect With YouYour reflections and lived experiences mean so much to us. If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out. Connect with Jillian Website: https://trellissuite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/ Email: jillianp@trellissuite.com Connect with Meg Website: www.profoundwellness.net Email: meg@profoundwellness.net Facebook: facebook.com/megan.fikse Instagram: instagram.com/m.laidlaw Resources Mentioned Heart Math BioFeedback Device: https://www.heartmath.com/coachmegSelf Mastery Program:a href="https://www.profoundwellness.net/self-mastery-program" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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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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