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Get Rooted Radio with Erica Gifford Mills is a transformational personal growth and leadership podcast focused on empowerment, mindset, and conscious living. Tune in every 1st and 3rd Monday for inspiring conversations that help you let go of fear, step into your purpose, and live life fully rooted in your YES. https://balancedsymmetree.com/

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October 5, 202652 min

Love Deliberately: Building Relationships That Energize and Endure

People do not need to fix every relationship in their life, they need to notice how they keep showing up in all of them. Many people are exhausted by the same patterns repeating with partners, children, parents, friends, colleagues, clients, or money, but they are still waiting for the other person or circumstance to change. Join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Alfina Lofaro, as they discuss how Alfina’s work brings the focus back to the only place people have real agency: the habits, charges, reactions, and unconscious patterns they bring into each interaction. If you are ready for a useful way to stop blaming, stop spiraling, and start changing the part of the relationship system they actually control, you won't want to miss this episode! Giveaways: · Relationship Energy Scorecard: Listeners will uncover what is standing in between them and the relationships that they want. Everyone gets a personalised report with clear steps to help them make a difference. Go to: alfinalofaro.com/quiz/ My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

September 21, 202654 min

Own Your Expertise: Get Seen, Get Trusted & Get Paid

You have the experience. You have the knowledge. You have the story. So why does it sometimes feel like everyone else is getting noticed while you're still wondering whether you're “ready” to put yourself out there? On this episode of Get Rooted Radio: Living It Up, Loving It Up, Letting It Go !, I sit down with Christine Blosdale, The Expert Authority Coach®, to talk about what it really takes to go from overlooked to unforgettable. With more than 25 years of experience in media, marketing, and personal branding, Christine helps coaches, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders become seen, trusted, and paid for what they already know. She is a five-time #1 bestselling author, award-winning media personality, and host of The Expert Authority Coach Podcast, ranked among the top 2% of podcasts globally. We'll unpack: Imposter syndrome Visibility Personal branding Podcasting Building authority Owning your expertise The difference between simply being knowledgeable and actually being known for what you know. We'll also explore Christine's newest book: The Expert Authority Code: How To Get Seen, Trusted and Paid For What You Already Know. And, most importantly, we'll talk about practical ways to stop hiding behind preparation and start positioning yourself as the expert you already are. Because sometimes the next level isn't about learning more. It's about finally owning what you already bring to the table. Giveaways: · FREE Download The Expert Authority Cheat Sheet: Your 5-Step Guide To Getting Seen, Trusted and Paid https://mailchi.mp/e00cdcf6cfad/expert-authority-cheat-sheet My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

September 7, 202650 min

Louder Than the Silence: Suicide Prevention and the Courage to Ask

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but for Erica Gifford Mills, suicide prevention isn't something that belongs to one month, one campaign, or one social media post. It is personal. In this deeply personal solo episode of Get Rooted Radio – Living It Up, Loving It Up, Letting It Go, Erica shares the story of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Conner Mills, and how losing him to suicide transformed unimaginable grief into a mission. Erica talks candidly about the silence and stigma surrounding mental health, particularly within military and veteran communities, while breaking down suicide warning signs, what to say when you're worried about someone, what not to say, and why asking the uncomfortable question can save a life. She also shares the story and mission behind Rooted In Service, created in Conner's honor to advance education, awareness, advocacy, and suicide prevention for active-duty service members, Veterans, their families, and the communities that love them. This isn't an episode about statistics. It's about people. It's about conversations. It's about refusing to look away. And it's about becoming louder than the silence. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

August 17, 202651 min

Living in the After: When Survival Becomes a New Beginning

What happens after tragedy, after the funeral, after the headlines fade, and after everyone else returns to their lives? Award-winning author, speaker, retired paramedic, psychology student, and Miss Classic Colorado 2026 Teri Busse joins Erica on Get Rooted Radio for an honest conversation about Living in the After. After the unexpected death of her husband and the devastating murder of her son, Teri faced the unimaginable task of rebuilding a life she never expected to live. She shares how losing her husband changed her life, while losing her son changed what she chose to do with it. Together, Erica and Teri explore grief without an expiration date, resilience without toxic positivity, and the difference between simply surviving and intentionally creating a meaningful life after loss. They also discuss Teri’s writing, advocacy, scholarship program, podcast, publishing work, and her upcoming project, Stop Saying No for Them. This conversation is a reminder that survival is not the end of the story. Sometimes, it is the beginning of what comes next, and your story is not over. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

August 3, 202651 min

Being Unconquerable

In today's episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills speaks with Marla Ballard, CEO of YU2SHINE and Unconqerable mE® Director, about finding resilience and what it is to be unconquerable from within through deep love, immense gratitude, and seeking true alignment instead of conformity. Erica and Marla will discuss courage, vulnerability, and overcoming odds to continually transform experiences and connect to our true inner power. Don't miss this episode. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

July 20, 202638 min

Rooted in Legacy: Educate, Empower, Encourage

What does it take to transform personal adversity into a legacy of hope, service, and generational change? In this inspiring episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills welcomes Tyara Lee, affectionately known as Coach T., a globally recognized speaker, Christian leader, humanitarian, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and visionary founder of Legacy Approach and the Global Ambassador Queen Program. Drawing from her experiences as a former foster youth, Coach T. has turned the challenges of her past into the foundation of a powerful mission: helping others overcome adversity, discover their purpose, strengthen their leadership, and recognize the greatness already within them. Together, Erica and Coach T. explore the inspiration behind her organizations, the challenges she has faced while building them, and the faith, determination, and sense of purpose that keep her moving forward on even in building them, and the faith, determination, and sense of purpose that keep her moving forward even on the most difficult days. Coach T. also shares what legacy truly means to her, how she balances leadership, business, family, and community service, and what she would tell someone who feels called to make a difference but does not know where to begin. Rooted in the principles of Educate, Empower, and Encourage, this conversation is a meaningful reminder that where you begin does not determine where you will finish, and that your experiences can become the very tools you use to transform the lives of others. Tune in to discover how faith becomes action, adversity becomes purpose, and service becomes a legacy. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

July 6, 202655 min

Rooted in Community: Building Influence, Connection, and Local Impact

What does it take to become more than a business owner and grow into a trusted leader within your community? On this episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills welcomes Ann Schude, Designated Broker and Owner of Instasold and co-founder of Go Gilbert, one of Arizona’s most engaged community platforms. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, Ann has built a career rooted in entrepreneurship, relationships, and service. Alongside her husband, Mike, she has grown Go Gilbert into a community of more than 130,000 members by connecting neighbors, championing small businesses, and celebrating everything that makes Gilbert special. Ann shares how business owners can become an integral part of their communities without making every interaction feel transactional. She and Erica explore what it means to lead locally, build trust at scale, create genuine engagement, and turn an online platform into a real-world connection and impact. Whether you are an entrepreneur, community organizer, real estate professional, or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge you to stop simply marketing to your community and start becoming part of it. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

June 15, 202655 min

Rooted in Reinvention: From Government Service to the Runway

In this inspiring episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica sits down with Ingrid D. Campbell, a woman whose journey proves it is never too late to reinvent yourself, reclaim your visibility, and boldly step into purpose. From growing up between Mobile, Massachusetts, and California to building a 27+ year career supporting federal government agencies in the Washington, DC area, Ingrid shares the life experiences that rooted her in resilience, adaptability, and service. Together, they dive into motherhood, mentorship, career evolution, and the courage it takes to pursue dreams later in life. Ingrid opens up about balancing family and professional success, mentoring young professionals, and what legacy truly means to her as a mother, grandmother, author, and leader. The conversation then takes a bold turn into entrepreneurship and visibility as Ingrid shares the story behind launching Blue Topaz Swimwear in 2022; transforming a dream into a thriving fashion brand showcased at New York Fashion Week and Swim Week in Miami. She also discusses the emotional journey behind her book, The Time Has Come to Tell My Story, and why she believes visibility, reinvention, and storytelling matter now more than ever. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story still matters, your dreams are still valid, and reinvention has no expiration date. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

June 1, 202653 min

Rooted Flame Leadership: Raising Your Voice, Visibility, and Impact in a Changing World

In this episode, join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Kami Guildner, as they share how women entrepreneurs are growing in new ways — with more intention, more alignment, and a deeper commitment to meaningful impact. We explore how voice, visibility, and relationship-centered growth create businesses that are both prosperous and life-giving. This episode is an invitation to stand fully in your wisdom, be seen for what you truly bring to the world, and lead what’s emerging next. You won't want to miss it! My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

May 18, 202652 min

Embracing The Dao Of Qi

In this episode, Erica Gifford Mills speaks with Dr. Craig Cooke about how we can embrace the way of working with life-force energy in our lives, in other words, “The Dao Of Qi.” Dr. Cooke explains how we can journey along a path of healing, self-transformation, and energetic optimization by learning to work with energy. He shares his qigong practice and the profound impact it had on him as a highly successful entrepreneur. As a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, he guides us through his own personal journey of healing, transformation, and optimization to serve as an example for others to follow. And in this fast-paced world, we could all use methods for healing and for becoming more energetic. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.