Rooted Mama Podcast

A podcast for moms who are overwhelmed, burnt out, and scared. Join Shelby Leppin--Wife, Mother to 6 children, and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as she explores what it means to be a mom in this busy, modern world. This podcast is meant to encourage and uplift you in the daily challenges of motherhood. Resources and show notes available at shelbyleppin.com

Finding Joy in Motherhood 07/25/2025

Finding Joy in Motherhood 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35748105

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 15 07/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 15 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 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 I'd also like to give credit to the creator of the music at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/36538150

Meditation #15 Healing Religious Trauma 07/05/2025

Meditation #15 Healing Religious Trauma 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 episode is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the author at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/36649440

Cultivating Healthy Relationships 06/25/2025

Cultivating Healthy Relationships 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/36700955

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 14 06/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 14 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 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 I'd also like to give credit to the creator of the music at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35888785

Meditation #14 Rediscovering Hope 06/05/2025

Meditation #14 Rediscovering Hope 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 is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the author at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/36080455

Summer Adventures 05/25/2025

Summer Adventures 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! /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/36128335

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 13 05/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 13 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35517935

Meditation #13 Removing Self Critical Thoughts 05/05/2025

Meditation #13 Removing Self Critical Thoughts 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 . /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35579945

Identifying your Motherhood Temperament 04/25/2025

Identifying your Motherhood Temperament 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. /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35792750

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 12 04/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 12 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35464720

Meditation #12 Finding Joy 04/05/2025

Meditation #12 Finding Joy This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you find joy regardless of what you are going through. So often our culture ties joy to circumstances, but the truth is that joy is a state of being. With practice, you can find joy in any circumstance. 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 creator at this Read More /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35484025

Friendship Struggles in Motherhood 03/25/2025

Friendship Struggles in Motherhood Motherhood can often feel really lonely and having the time and energy to create and maintain healthy friendships can feel overwhelming. In this episode Shelby shares some of the personal struggles and lessons she's learned and talks about the foundational pieces necessary to have fulfilling frienships. For more resources go to . /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35146225

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 11 03/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 11 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35146125

Meditation #11 Finding Creativity Again 03/05/2025

Meditation #11 Finding Creativity Again This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you find your creativity again. It's so easy to let our brains sabotage us and prevent us from living out our full potential. 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 creator at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/34791850

Understanding Identity and Building Confidence 02/25/2025

Understanding Identity and Building Confidence As moms its so easy to let the struggles of motherhood shake your confidence. When you get in a space of comparison, it's so easy to feel discouraged as a mom. Getting really clear on your identity and your value is an essential piece of establishing confidence. In order to grow and heal as people, its vital to know your value and purpose. This episode takes a deep dive on this topic. Support handouts, show notes and resources available at /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35146090

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 10 02/15/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 10 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35097525

Meditation #10 Fall Asleep 02/05/2025

Meditation #10 Fall Asleep This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you fall asleep. Most of us struggle to get enough sleep. This episode will provide practical support to help you fall asleep quickly and create habits that will help you sustain new sleep habits. 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 creator at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/34790530

Boundaries in Motherhood 01/25/2025

Boundaries in Motherhood Boundaries are essential to help thrive in motherhood. In this episode Shelby shares practical ways to make sure you are managing your time, energy, and emotions with effective boundaries. This episode is perfect for any parent who is wanting some additional support. Show notes and resources available at /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/35005290

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 9 01/20/2025

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 9 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/34930590

Meditation #9 Healing Beliefs 01/07/2025

Meditation #9 Healing Beliefs This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you experience healing. Most of us are unfamiliar with the idea of miracles and healing. It's hard to imagine something that you've never experienced before. However, I believe that God wants to do healing miracles in our lives. 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 creator at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/34757560

Budgeting for Beginners 11/25/2024

Budgeting for Beginners Money is stressful. When you know how to create a budget and stick with it, it helps your stress be so much better! This episode breaks down a simple system to create a budget and learn how to manage your money successfully. Additional resources and support available at and /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33753652

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 8 11/15/2024

Imaginative Prayer Psalms 8 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 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33607292

Meditation #8 Experiencing Unconditional Love 11/05/2024

Meditation #8 Experiencing Unconditional Love This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you experience unconditional love. Most of us haven't ever experienced unconditional love. It's hard to imagine something that you've never experienced before. However, I've noticed profound changes in my life when I've experienced unconditional love and acceptance. 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 creator at this . /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33574087

How to stop yelling at your children 10/25/2024

How to stop yelling at your children In this episode Shelby does an in-depth review of how to stop cycles of yelling and teach your kids to listen to you without yelling. Parenthood is hard. You don't have to do it alone. Additional resources and support available at and /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33408322

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 7 10/15/2024

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 7 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, usually the Gospels. 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 The meditation music used in this episode is downloaded from Pixabay. I'd like to give credit to the creator at this /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33026472

Meditation #7 Power of Words 10/05/2024

Meditation #7 Power of Words This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you change how you speak to yourself. Most of us are unaware of how much power our words have on our daily lives. It's so easy to let your brain take control and constantly focus on the negative. 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 creator at this . /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/33284687

Exhaustion in Motherhood 09/25/2024

Exhaustion in Motherhood In this episode Shelby does an in-depth review of the factors that contribute to physical exhaustion in motherhood and the keys moms need to focus on to start to feel better. You don't have to feel like a zombie all the time. You can actually feel good and have energy to enjoy being a mom. Additional resources and support available at /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/32665792

Meditation #6 Practicing Gratitude 09/15/2024

Meditation #6 Practicing Gratitude This meditation will walk you through an exercise to help you practice gratitude. Most of us know that gratitude is good for us. However, it's so easy to let your brain take control and constantly focus on the negative. 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 creator at this . /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/32997232

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 6 09/05/2024

Imaginative Prayer Psalm 6 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, usually the Gospels. 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 /episode/index/show/b5bec8fc-0d7e-4c64-8fb3-3fa48506aecf/id/32760392

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