Finding Joy in Motherhood
Rooted Mama Podcast
It is so easy to lose yourself in motherhood. We get so busy doing all the tasks and just frankly surviving that we lose sight of who we are as people. Integrating motherhood into your identity without letting it consume you can be really challenging. In this episode Shelby deep dives how to embrace the challenges of motherhood without letting it define you. For more resources go to or
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Imaginative Prayer Psalms 15
Rooted Mama Podcast
In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways: It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination. It is grounded in scripture. In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to...
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Meditation #15 Healing Religious Trauma
Rooted Mama Podcast
This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you heal from religious trauma. Often this topic brings up immense guilt and shame as the people who were supposed to be there for us let us down. Meeting God for yourself allows you to forgive and walk through the pain. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available and . The meditation music used in this...
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Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Rooted Mama Podcast
Relationships are hard. Whether it's raising kids, navigating in-laws, making time for friends, or communicating with family, relationships can take a toll on us mentally and physically. In this episode Shelby discusses how to understand what a healthy relationship looks like. Boundaries, communication, and unconditional love all have to balanced in order for the relationship to thrive. For more resources go to or
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Imaginative Prayer Psalms 14
Rooted Mama Podcast
In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways: It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination. It is grounded in scripture. In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to...
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Meditation #14 Rediscovering Hope
Rooted Mama Podcast
This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you rediscover hope. Often when we are discouraged our brains try to convince us that it will never get better and this problem will go on forever. Allowing yourself to grieve and process will enable you to move through the emotions instead of spiraling in them. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available and . The meditation music used in this episode...
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Summer Adventures
Rooted Mama Podcast
Summer can be challenging. However, it doesn't have to be. Creating an intentional summer routine can bring peace and joy admist the chaos. Struggling what to prioritize this summer? Check out this latest episode of the Rooted Mama podcast. Learn how to prioritize activities that will help your kids thrive. Check out the show notes at to learn more!
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Imaginative Prayer Psalm 13
Rooted Mama Podcast
In these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways: It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination. It is grounded in scripture. In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to...
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Meditation #13 Removing Self Critical Thoughts
Rooted Mama Podcast
This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you manage self critical thoughts. Learning how to manage your thoughts is challenging but it's a super important skill for overall mental health. In these episodes Shelby is teaching practical skills that will help you improve your mental health. It's recommended to do these exercises in a comfortable space where you can focus. More resources available and . The meditation music used in this episode is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the author at this .
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Identifying your Motherhood Temperament
Rooted Mama Podcast
The temperaments give us a framework to understand ourselves and our children as well. When you understand how your child's brain works and what motivates them, it's so much easier to parent effectively. This also enables you to understand and honor your own strengths and needs as a parents as well. In this episode Shelby reviews each of the 4 temperaments and provides examples for how they operate. Curious what your temperament is? Check out the show notes at to take a quiz to learn your personal temperament.
info_outlineIn these episodes Shelby reviews one of the Psalms and walks you through a guided prayer. The goal of these episodes is that you will have an opportunity to meet God for yourself. Whether you know God well or not this is a chance to connect with him on a personal level. Imaginative prayer is different from daydreaming in two ways:
- It is fueled not just by our imagination, but by the Holy Spirit working through our imagination.
- It is grounded in scripture.
In imaginative prayer, the same Holy Spirit inspires (literally “breathes into”) our imaginations in a way that draws us closer to Christ. Prayer is a conversation with God; imaginative prayer creates a space for that encounter.
The heart of imaginative prayer, then, is to “meet” God, usually in the person of Jesus, in a personal way.
For more resources and support go to shelbyleppin.com