THREAD BY THREAD: What Grandma Sugar Knows

Part 2 of 4 | Rooted Rewind: Encore Series

🎗HEALING AFTER HEARTACHE: Strength Through Grief🎗 Part 2 of 4 | Rooted Rewind: Encore Series - Letter From Our Guest🩷 In this second episode of our Rooted Rewind: Encore Series, we return to one of the most talked-about and tender conversations we’ve ever had—Healing After Heartache: Strength Through Grief. We sat down with our fierce and faithful friend Staci, a powerful autism mama and relentless truth-teller, to talk through what it looks like to keep living with hope while walking through deep sorrow. Her story touched so many the first time we aired it—and today, it matters more than ever. Since the original recording, Staci has been diagnosed with cancer. And while that journey is still unfolding, her words—full of courage, faith, and honesty—deserve to be heard again. This episode reminds us all that even when life brings us to our knees, the human spirit (with God’s help) can still rise. This week, we’re honored to also include a note directly from Staci herself. If you’re in a season of pain, uncertainty, or quiet survival… this letter is for you. 🌿 A Letter from Staci Dear Rooted Warriors, I used to think grief only came with death, but I’ve learned it can also show up in divorce, disappointment, hard battles, and even in the quiet moments of holding it all together for your kids. It wasn’t until I faced all of these that I realized something life-changing, honesty about my grief was the way off the island I had built around myself. When I chose to speak honestly, I found a connection. I found community. I found others who understood. Grief became my teacher. It stripped away the surface and reminded me what truly matters: connection, honesty, and faith. Through it, I found freedom from the pain I’d been gripping with white knuckles, and a new compassion for others walking their own roads. My real shift happened when I stopped hiding behind “I’m fine” and started being honest about what I was walking through. That transparency opened doors for connection I never expected. For the first time in a long time, I believed life could get better. If you’re walking through your own storm, I want you to know: you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Hope is real. And connection can begin right where you are. Enjoy this podcast. With Hope, Staci   Backed at the Root — Sustained by our sponsors Relic Inc. [https://relicincorporated.com/] Gold Dust – Ripon, CA [https://www.golddustpizza.com/] Pizza Plus – Linden, CA [https://www.lindenpizzaplus.com/] Slightly Obsessed Studios – UNHINGED, BUT ON BRAND [https://www.studioobsessed.com/] SEAHUNNY'S OWN - Blissed-Out Body Ganache [https://seahunny.com/]

Part 1 of 4 | Rooted Rewind: Encore Series

Part 1 of 4 | Rooted Rewind: Encore Series FALL-ING HARD: Leaf It to Autumn is back by popular demand... We’re kicking off our Rooted Rewind: Encore Series with a cozy, honest, and laughter-filled favorite. If you’ve ever loved fall for its smells, moods, rituals, or the emotional reset it quietly brings, you’ll feel right at home here. In this episode, the Rooted Warriors dive into the season that always seems to stir something up. From foggy childhood memories and haunted house confessions to stew on Halloween and drunken apple pie, we’re covering the full spread of autumn, complete with crunchy leaves, nostalgic vibes, and a little cozy chaos. You’ll hear us talk about: 🍁 Why fall might be the most emotional season 🍁 The food, smells, and family traditions that keep us grounded 🍁 Fire cider, pumpkin bread, crockpot stews & candle mishaps 🍁 The sights, sounds, and slow-down moments that pull us inward Whether you’re baking, decorating, reflecting—or just feeling a little bit of everything lately—this one feels like coming home. 🎙️ Part 1 of 4 in our curated ROOTED REWIND: Encore Series — handpicked episodes to re-listen, reconnect, and remember what still matters. Backed at the Root — Sustained by our sponsors Relic Inc. [https://relicincorporated.com/] Gold Dust – Ripon, CA [https://www.golddustpizza.com/] Pizza Plus – Linden, CA [https://www.lindenpizzaplus.com/] Slightly Obsessed Studios – UNHINGED, BUT ON BRAND [https://www.studioobsessed.com/] SEAHUNNY'S OWN - Blissed-Out Body Ganache [https://seahunny.com/]

VINTAGE HUSTLE: Finding Worth in the Worn

🎙️ Vintage Hustle: Finding Worth in the Worn -  Guest: Janet, Owner of Magpie Antiques Not everyone can see beauty in what’s been left behind...  But Janet can. In this heartful episode of Rooted Warriors, we sit down with Janet of Magpie Antiques, a woman whose eye for the overlooked has turned her small-town shop into something unforgettable. We talk about what it means to chase a calling, to let the past breathe again, and how honoring where we came from can shape who we become. 💬 What we ask her: – Why the name Magpie, and what started it all – Which pieces have carried the deepest stories – The powerful reactions people have when memory meets object – How antiques bring families — and generations — back together – What this hustle has taught her about worth, patience, and doing things differently This episode feels like walking into a room you forgot you missed — full of texture, history, and just the right amount of soul.   Backed at the Root — Sustained by our sponsors Relic Inc. [https://relicincorporated.com/] Gold Dust – Ripon, CA [https://www.golddustpizza.com/] Pizza Plus – Linden, CA [https://www.lindenpizzaplus.com/] Slightly Obsessed Studios – UNHINGED, BUT ON BRAND [https://www.studioobsessed.com/] SEAHUNNY'S OWN - Blissed-Out Body Ganache [https://seahunny.com/]

FLIP IT: Grandma Sugar Takes Over

This week, we handed the mic to the woman in the fourth chair… and she didn’t hesitate. Auntie Nikki... Better known as Grandma Sugar, came ready, not to be interviewed, but to interview us. In this unexpected turn of the episode, our guest flipped the script and asked the questions we didn’t know we needed. What is art, really? Where does beauty meet usefulness? Have we made peace with how we see ourselves and what we create? There was no prepping for this one. No outline. No easy answers. Just a real conversation that pulled threads we didn’t even realize were loose. We talk about: – Redefining creativity as something deeper than talent – The lies we’ve believed about what “counts” – The quiet, unnoticed art of raising a family, holding faith, and showing up – And what happens when the one you’re interviewing suddenly becomes your mirror This episode will leave you thinking differently about the things you do, the things you discount, and the things you’ve been carrying all along. No fluff. No filters. Just real voices, asking better questions. Pull up a chair—you’re already part of the circle. 🎧 Press play. Let’s go there.     Backed at the Root — Sustained by our sponsors Relic Inc. [https://relicincorporated.com/] Gold Dust – Ripon, CA [https://www.golddustpizza.com/] Pizza Plus – Linden, CA [https://www.lindenpizzaplus.com/] Slightly Obsessed Studios – UNHINGED, BUT ON BRAND [https://www.studioobsessed.com/] SEAHUNNY'S OWN - Blissed-Out Body Ganache [https://seahunny.com/]

THREAD BY THREAD: What Grandma Sugar Knows

What if the most powerful life lessons weren’t written in books… but sewn into pillowcases, passed down in recipes, and whispered through calloused hands? In this episode of Rooted Warriors, we unravel the quiet legacy of a woman who stitched strength into every seam. Part seamstress, part storyteller, part spiritual safe place. She’s the kind of woman who teaches you more over coffee and a needle than most do with a microphone. We talk about: * The connection between faith and creativity * How skills passed down through generations become soul anchors * The hidden wisdom in women’s work, handmade heirlooms, and threadbare faith * Why sharing what you know might be the most sacred form of discipleship Whether you're a mother, maker, daughter, dreamer, or all of the above — this one will hit home. And… play.     Backed at the Root — Sustained by our sponsors Relic Inc. [https://relicincorporated.com/] Gold Dust – Ripon, CA [https://www.golddustpizza.com/] Pizza Plus – Linden, CA [https://www.lindenpizzaplus.com/] Slightly Obsessed Studios – UNHINGED, BUT ON BRAND [https://www.studioobsessed.com/] SEAHUNNY'S OWN - Blissed-Out Body Ganache [https://seahunny.com/]