Episode 18 - Trusting Myself Again: A Story of Midlife Courage & Solo Adventure

Episode 21 - Rooted Through the Holidays -Releasing Pressure & Reclaiming Joy

If you’re heading into the holidays already feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you can name… this episode is for you. In this heartfelt and deeply grounding conversation, Bobbi Carpino, women-centered coach and founder of Rooted in the River Coaching, guides you through a gentle reset for this season. Inspired by her recent “Rooted Through the Holidays” workshop, Bobbi shares the real stories, emotional breakthroughs, and powerful shifts that unfolded when women came together to lay down the pressure and reconnect with themselves. You’ll hear: ✨ A short centering practice to help you return to your body ✨ Why so many women feel “maxed out” before the holidays even begin ✨ The truth about holiday perfectionism and how it leads to self-abandonment ✨ Stories from Bobbi’s own life about trying to “hold it all together” and what changed everything ✨ The beliefs and patterns that quietly shape how we show up through the season ✨ How to honor your capacity (and why it matters more than you think) ✨ The pillars that create a meaningful holiday — peace, joy, calm, stillness, connection ✨ How to set a grounded holiday intention that actually supports you ✨ And how to create a support plan that lifts the weight instead of adding to it This episode feels like sitting down with a friend who gets it and who gently reminds you that you deserve a holiday that feels like you. If you are longing for less pressure, more presence, and a deeper connection to what actually matters, this episode will speak right to your heart. 🎧 Listen in and begin creating a holiday season filled with more lightness, joy, and calm. ✨ Download the free Rooted Through the Holidays meditation ✨ Get the companion workbook now available at rootedintheriver.com Because you don’t have to move through this season alone — and you don’t have to carry it all.

Episode 20 - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything: My Hashimoto’s Story (Part One)

If you have ever felt exhausted, “off,” or like something just isn’t right in your body, but you didn’t know what it was, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, I share the first part of my Hashimoto’s journey: the years leading up to my diagnosis, the quiet signs I ignored, and the moment everything shifted. I open up about the patterns I carried for decades, over-giving, people-pleasing, pushing through exhaustion and how they showed up in my body long before I had a name for it. I also break down, in plain language, what hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are, how they affect your energy, mood, and overall health, and why so many women go undiagnosed for years. This episode is about listening to your body, honoring your needs, and recognizing when it’s time to slow down. By listening, you will gain: ✨ Insight into the early signs of thyroid dysfunction and Hashimoto’s ✨ Understanding of how our habits, stress, and lifestyle impact autoimmune health ✨ Reflection questions to help you tune into what your body has been asking for ✨ A sense of connection and reassurance—you’re not alone I invite you to join me, sit for a moment, and explore your own body’s whispers alongside me. Together, we can step into awareness, self-care, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to prioritize our wellbeing. Next week, I will share Part Two: my journey to feeling better and reclaiming my energy, and the practices that are helping me take control of my Hashimoto’s.

Episode 19 - A Mother's Journey - Walking Through Childhood Cancer With Pamela Saulters

This week on Rooted in the River, I sit down with my dear friend, Pamela Saulters, a mother whose story will touch your heart in ways you won’t forget. Imagine watching a growth on your child's neck get bigger and bigger and then learning your child has cancer. At just three years old, Pamela’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma that required surgery, chemotherapy, and intense radiation. What followed was a journey no parent imagines they will ever walk: years of treatment, fear, courage, and an unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Today, eleven years later, her daughter is fifteen and cancer-free. Pam opens her heart and shares what those years were like, the moments that broke her open, the miracles they witnessed, and the ways she kept showing up with strength she didn’t know she had. This conversation is for anyone who has been touched by childhood cancer, whether as a parent, family member, friend, colleague, or loving witness. Pam shares her journey to remind others you are not along, offers wisdom on what to say, what not to say, and how we can truly support those walking through what feels unimaginable. Grab a Kleenex, find a quiet moment, and join us for this tender, powerful conversation. Sending so much love to Pam, her daughter, and every family navigating a childhood cancer journey.❤️

Episode 18 - Trusting Myself Again: A Story of Midlife Courage & Solo Adventure

In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you with me on a journey across parts of Europe, a journey that became far more than a vacation. From walking alone through Paris in a torrential downpour, to standing barefoot beside a turquoise lake in the Swiss Alps, to reconnecting with my brother in Munich after four long years… this trip became a doorway back to myself. At 48, I found myself in a quiet chapter, my daughter grown, the house calmer, the pace slowing , and with that quiet came the honest question so many women face in midlife: Who am I now, and what do I want? This episode is the story of what happened when I listened to that question and said yes to my first solo adventure. It’s a story about courage, curiosity, unexpected emotions, and the life-changing moments that arrive when we stop rushing, stop performing, and start trusting ourselves again. If you are a woman in transition, craving space, longing to reconnect with yourself, or wondering if you’re allowed to want more, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Come walk with me through Freiburg, Luzern, the Swiss Alps, Munich, and Paris… and discover what happens when a woman gives herself permission to wander, expand, and come home changed.

Episode 17 - From Loneliness to Belonging: Finding Connection in a Disconnected World with Christina Bianchini

As we mark one year of Rooted in the River Podcast, I could not imagine a more meaningful conversation to share. In this episode, I welcome back Christina Bianchini for a heartfelt exploration of loneliness, connection, and what it means to feel truly seen. Christina has a beautiful gift for bringing people together , helping others find clarity, direction, and a sense of fulfillment in the middle of busy and distracted lives. Through her in-person workshops and grounded wisdom, she supports people in reconnecting with themselves, others, and their communities. Together, we talk about the power of slowing down, noticing what really matters, and remembering that you don’t have to do this alone. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reach for the connections that nourish your soul. About Christina Christina Bianchini is a Registered Professional Counsellor, international speaker, relationship expert, and seasoned facilitator with a passion for bringing powerful personal development experiences to Prince George. As founder of Repiphany Counselling, she has led many transformative local events including Ignite 2016, Ignite 2017, Connected Conversations, 2020 Vision, and Relationship Revolution. Known for her humor, authenticity, and engaging style, Christina inspires audiences to embrace connection, purpose, and authentic living. You can learn more about Christina and her workshops, check out www.instagram.com/repiphany_counselling or www.repiphany.com