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Root&Rise is a weekly newsletter about the ongoing, messy, and meaningful work of being human. It explores the rules we follow, the roles we play, and the stories we tell ourselves to feel safe; and the tender, courageous work of unearthing the self we buried beneath it all.
Every issue is filled with humor, heart, and a simple message: Here’s what helped me. Maybe it’ll help you too.
I share what I’m learning, unlearning, and practicing in real time; through personal reflections from my life in Alaska, paired with thoughtfully curated resources to help you explore the week’s theme.
There are more than 90 issues waiting in the archive, all free to explore anytime. Here are six favorites to get you started:
Please Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Root&Rise is always evolving — and so am I. Here's a personal reflection on growth, change, and starting fresh.
Feeding What Heals. Starving What Hurts.
A reflection on healing, patience, and the slow, sacred work of tending to what truly matters.
Am I Enough?
A gentle reflection on self-worth and remembering your inherent value, especially when life makes you doubt it.
What Acceptance Really Asks of Us
A reflection on the real work of acceptance: not just tolerating life’s twists, but learning how to soften and stay open through them.
From Fear to Freedom
Exploring fear not as an enemy to defeat, but as a messenger to understand.
Weathering the Storm
A short reflection on resilience, hope, and remembering that even the fiercest storms eventually pass.
