So you’ve tried shrinking yourself, playing it safe, and even editing yourself just to be accepted. You’ve dimmed your light, sat on your ideas, and let go of the vision others couldn’t even begin to see. Or maybe you’ve even edited or silenced your truth to avoid becoming an outcast.

If you’re tired, still questioning, still feeling like what you bring is “too much” for the room — you’re not alone. A lot of us have been there, stuck in the cycle of self-editing and quiet exhaustion, doing and BEING everything but what we truly feel we want to be. 😮‍💨

But shrinking doesn’t elevate you and certainly doesn’t attract possibilities. What it actually does is snuff out your potential. And that, my friend, you don’t ever want to do—before you even get started.

This episode gets raw and honest about why so many of us dim down our ideas, instincts, or presence, and how the world got it twisted when it told you to play small—trying to keep you in that box. You’re not here to do that, you’re here to SHINE!

I’ll break down where this shrinking pattern comes from, the real cost of trying to be palatable, and what it looks like to show up as the version of you that’s meant to be here.

You’re not too much — you just haven’t been in the right room.

Let’s change that.

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Rooted Realities is for anyone ready for honest conversations, soulful self-truth, and grounded reminders that you’re not here to shrink — you’re here to live.

If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. For updates and deeper work, visit me at: ChristmasMiller.com.

Thanks for listening.

Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it — and if you’d like more support or prompts to go deeper, you can explore the work at SageFroots.com.

Thanks for being here.

So ... you’ve done the journaling. The meditations. Maybe even the therapy.

But if you’re still exhausted, still triggered, still tolerating what you swore you healed from … you’re not alone. Many of us have been there, caught in the cycle of performative healing.

In this episode, we’re talking about performative healing — what it really looks like, why it happens, and how to return to something real.

From unconscious survival patterns to spiritual pressure to “be okay,” this one pulls back the curtain and invites you to reconnect with honest, grounded healing.

You’re not failing — you’re just being called to stop performing and start feeling.

Let’s talk about it.

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Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it — and if you’d like more support or prompts to go deeper, you can explore the work at SageFroots.com.

Thanks for being here.

Welcome to Rooted Realities. This is where we start anew — but not from scratch.

In this opening episode, I take a moment to reflect on where I’ve been, why I stepped away, and what’s different now.

If you’ve been with me since the SageFroots Podcast days, welcome back. If you’re new, I’m glad you're here.

While some things remain unchanged, honest conversations and timeless insights—the heart of my work is evolving. Expect deeper themes, and a fresh focus on the experiences we all navigate.

This podcast has grown with me. Now it’s time to share what I’ve learned, continue evolving together, and root into what matters with a wider lens and a deeper reach.

If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Let’s keep moving forward.

— Christmas

Rooted Realities is here to bring you grounded conversations, soulful clarity, and a deeper connection to your truth.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it — and if you’d like more support or prompts to go deeper, you can explore the work at SageFroots.com.

Thanks for being here.