Rooted & Rising
Rooted and Rising is a soulful podcast hosted by Dr. Cheri and Ellice Boone, exploring the transformative power of holistic healing from the inside out. Together, they guide listeners through the deep work of reconnecting with their roots—uncovering the unconscious wounds that shape us—and rising into the fullness of our higher selves. Grounded in Dr. Cheri’s Holistic Integral Therapy (HIT), each episode blends science, somatics, and soul to illuminate a personalized path toward wholeness. Along with Ellice’s organic wisdom rooted in Mother Earth. Listeners are invited to approach their journey with a beginner’s mind, embracing the healer already within. Through honest conversation, clinical insight, and creative reflection, Rooted and Rising empowers you to reclaim your voice, your vitality, and your vision. This podcast is not about quick fixes—it’s a return to deep knowing, gentle unraveling, and lifelong integration. Whether you’re a healer, a seeker, or simply someone longing to feel more whole, this space welcomes you to rise from your roots into your most authentic self. Dr. Cheri McDonald, PhD, LMFT, PATP, is a visionary trauma therapist, certified life coach, and holistic integration specialist with over 37 years of clinical experience. As a guiding light in the healing space, Dr. Cheri supports individuals through deep inner work, blending psychotherapy, somatic practice, and spiritual insight to help them reconnect with their true selves. She is the creator of Holistic Integral Therapy (HIT)—a multidimensional healing model that draws on tools such as EMDR, IFS, hypnotherapy, trauma-informed yoga, energy healing, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Through her private practice across Westlake Village, Pasadena, and Los Angeles, and as the founder of DrCheriBreakFree™, she empowers others to carry transformational change into every area of life. Her work is rooted in the belief that true healing begins from within, and that we all possess the power to become our own healers. Ellice Boone is a certified psychedelic guide and integration coach whose deeply compassionate approach is rooted in extensive training and lived experience. She is a graduate of the 18-month flagship program at The Psychedelic School by Sheri Godassi, and her practice is informed by Internal Family Systems, Emotional Freedom Technique, energetic clearing, and somatic healing. As a Reiki Level 2 practitioner, certified death doula through Alua Arthur’s Going with Grace, and a facilitator with Georgia’s Suicide Loss & Prevention Program, Ellice holds space for transformation through connection, honesty, and reflection. Drawing from personal encounters with both profound loss and love, she walks alongside clients on their journey inward—offering tools, not fixes; guidance, not answers; and always, a deeply human presence.
