007: Release the Guilt and Grow Beyond Toxic Friendships

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-worth * Faith and spiritual growth * Relationships and community * Motherhood and the empty nest transition * Emotional health and boundaries

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.

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

SHOW SUMMARY Healing 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 THEME Exploring 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 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. SEO-RICH KEYWORDS * Nervous system regulation * Somatic healing * EMDR therapy * Inner child healing * Forgiveness work * Energy healing and Reiki * Sound healing * Visualization practice * Trauma healing * Healing modalities * Faith based healing * Christian forgiveness * Body awareness * Emotional release * Self-compassion * Healing is not linear * Mind body connection * Spiritual healing tools * Releasing resentment * Healing journey FULL SHOW NOTES Key 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 process * The connection between body, mind, and spirit * Forgiveness as self-liberation * Faith as the foundation behind every healing tool * Becoming 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 CATEGORY Faith and Spiritual Growth * What it means that it is your faith that heals you * Prayer as a healing modality * Faith versus placebo, exploring spiritual conviction in healing Healing Modalities and Tools * A deeper dive into EMDR and what to expect * Sound healing and worship music as nervous system tools * Building a personalized healing toolkit Identity and Self-Worth * Becoming the safe adult your inner child never had * Visualizing the woman you are becoming Relationships and Community * Forgiving someone without reconciling with them * Co-parenting and co-grandparenting after conflict Emotional and Physical Health * How trauma lives in the body * Recognizing nervous system states like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn Motherhood and Healing * Modeling healthy forgiveness for your children * Breaking generational patterns through inner child work

009A: Ten Ways to Reconnect With Yourself

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Healing 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 COVERED * Journaling and honest self-reflection * Breathwork and nervous system regulation * Meditation and present moment awareness * Therapy, life coaching, and group support * Movement as emotional release * Nature as a healing teacher * Gratitude as a practice, not a performance * Creative expression as healing CALL TO ACTION Choose 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.

008: Messy, Alive, and Becoming

KEY TAKEAWAYS * You don't heal first and then live. You heal while you're living. * Bad days are not failures. They are proof of humanity. * Unprocessed trauma and chronic stress can manifest as physical illness, including autoimmune conditions. * Healing is layered, non-linear, and changes your relationship with your past rather than erasing it. * Connection is essential. Isolation feels safe but keeps you stuck. * Gratitude and prayer are powerful tools for anchoring your healing journey. * The healed version of you already exists. Give yourself permission to picture her. MEMORABLE QUOTES "You don't heal first and then live. You heal while you're living." "Healing isn't the finish line. It's something that you carry with you as you become." "You're not stuck. You're becoming." "What's meant for you, the healed version of yourself, is not gonna require you to abandon who you are." THEMES COVERED * Messy healing and releasing the pressure to be "fixed" * The link between emotional trauma and physical health (Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism) * Healing while parenting as a single mom * Recognizing domestic violence and accessing support * Faith, prayer, and gratitude as healing practices * Visualizing your healed self as a spiritual and motivational tool * Reconnecting with your identity, joy, and personality after loss CALL TO ACTION Need help finding support resources for your healing journey? Reach out to Kimm directly. She is happy to help connect you with therapy, advocacy programs, support groups, or whatever fits your season. Message her through the podcast. Episode 009 Preview: Specific healing modalities and tools that actually work, including practices Kimm uses personally. SHORT SEO DESCRIPTION Healing doesn't wait until life slows down, and you don't have to be "fixed" to keep moving forward. Kimm gets honest about healing in the messy middle, the physical toll of chronic stress, and how to root into who you already are while you become who you're meant to be. LONG SEO DESCRIPTION What if healing wasn't something you had to finish before your life could really begin? In Episode 008 of Rooted to Rise, Kimm Rash is dismantling the myth that you need to be fully healed before you're allowed to move forward. Because the truth is, most of us are doing it all at the same time: healing, parenting, working, surviving, and somehow still showing up. Kimm shares openly about her own experience of walking through toxic relationships, financial stress, and the threat of job loss, all while raising four children and trying to hold herself together. She talks candidly about how years of living in fight-or-flight mode broke her body and contributed to adrenal crashes, Hashimoto's disease, and hypothyroidism. And she names what no one told her at the time: your emotional wounds will eventually show up in your physical body. But this episode isn't just about what breaks you. It's about what becomes possible when you stop waiting for perfect conditions and start healing right where you are. Kimm walks through the importance of community and connection, the danger of prolonged isolation, and why the people cheering you on in your anger aren't always the same people who can help you grow. She points to therapy, advocacy organizations, and the power of finding your niche, because healing looks different for everyone. She closes with a faith-filled invitation: picture the woman you're becoming. Thank God for her. Root into what is already good and true about you. Release the pressure to have it all figured out. You are not stuck. You are becoming. If this episode speaks to you and you need help finding support resources, Kimm invites you to reach out directly. And stay tuned for Episode 009, where she'll dive into specific healing practices and modalities that have made a real difference in her own life. EPISODE TOPIC IDEAS FAITH AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH * The power of gratitude practice when you have nothing left * What it means to pray for discernment in a season of chaos * How to trust God with the version of yourself you haven't become yet * Faith as an anchor when healing feels too slow HEALING MODALITIES AND TOOLS * Specific healing practices and what worked for Kimm (teased for Ep 009) * Somatic healing and releasing trauma from the body * Journaling as a healing tool for women in transition * Movement, nature, and physical outlets for emotional release IDENTITY AND SELF-WORTH * Recognizing yourself again after someone has chiseled away at who you are * What self-love actually looks like in real life, not Instagram * Getting dressed for the woman you're becoming, not the one in survival mode * Rebuilding confidence after a toxic relationship RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY * The difference between friends who have your back and friends who help you grow * Why isolation feels safe but keeps you stuck * Navigating domestic violence: when you don't even know it's happening to you * How to find your people in a season of healing EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH * The connection between unprocessed trauma and autoimmune disease * Healing Hashimoto's and thyroid issues naturally * What chronic fight-or-flight does to your body over time * Anger, unforgiveness, and what they're actually doing to your health (future episode teased) MOTHERHOOD AND HEALING * Healing while parenting: how your kids can be part of your restoration * Single mom survival mode and what grace actually looks like * What your children teach you about love when everything else falls apart