The Rooted Heart

03/08/2026

🌼International Women’s Day invites something deeper than celebration. It invites reflection, context, and honesty.
None of us develop in isolation. We are shaped by families, cultures, communities, policies, and systems that either expand safety or constrain it. Many people who were socialized as girls, or who live in bodies read as female, learned early that belonging was often tied to usefulness. Safety sometimes came from anticipating others, staying agreeable, or carrying more than their share. These are not personal weaknesses, they are context-based adaptations—intelligent responses to relational environments where connection depended on being accommodating, capable, or quiet.International Women’s Day is rooted in honouring women’s rights and equity, and meaningful reflection must also be inclusive of all women.
A heart-led approach asks us to move beyond slogans and into listening. It asks us to honour resilience without glorifying exhaustion, and to question why so many have been asked to carry so much. It also invites something deeply relational: creating environments where people do not have to perform roles in order to maintain belonging.
International Women’s Day is, ultimately, about equity and humanity. It is about creating a world where people of all genders are able to live, lead, and belong as their full selves.
Read more on my blog: therootedheart.ca/blog/international-womens-day-2026

02/26/2026

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02/25/2026

Daring Greatly is one of the most grounded and research-based explorations of vulnerability as the birthplace of courage 💪
It speaks directly to what it means to show up without certainty, and to live with more openness rather than armour.
Check out more Books on Bravery and Courage to be Oneself on my website: therootedheart.ca/womens-wellness

02/22/2026

🌸 For inspiration to do something courageous yourself - check out my latest blog post: https://therootedheart.ca/blog/it-takes-courage-to-do-something-new

02/18/2026

😅 The Upside of Stress?
Kelly McGonigal has a theory that stress can, and often does, make people more caring. And her book: The Upside of Stress discusses how care for others changes our biochemistry, activating systems of the brain that produce feelings of hope and courage. She says...
“I wrote my book The Upside of Stress with that purpose in mind: to help you discover your own strength and compassion.”
Seeing the upside of stress is not whether stress is good or bad, it’s about how choosing to allow stress to motivate rather than stagnate us can help us meet life’s challenges.
Follow for more ways to transform your own stress into a catalyst for courage and connection.
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02/14/2026

Today I hope you take time to love, cherish and nurture your-self as well as those around you ❤️

02/13/2026

🌸Thank you for being here! I can follow on my other platforms if you like 😊I will see you there.

Angela Larmer

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

🌼Integrative Menopause Support (IMS) refers to a holistic approach to managing menopause symptoms through a combination of medical therapies, lifestyle changes, and alternative treatments. This may include hormone replacement therapy, nutrition counseling, acupuncture, yoga, and other integrative therapies to improve overall well-being during the menopause transition.

👉For more on IMS and other topics related to Women’s Wellness, please visit my website:
https://therootedheart.ca/womens-wellness

02/09/2026

Therapy isn’t for the broken. It’s for the brave., and it starts with embracing what makes you different.
Follow me for support and inspiration on your wellness journey.
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02/05/2026

💖 Why Women’s Wellness Matters
Wellness for women goes beyond self care - It’s about tuning into your needs, understanding your body’s rhythms, and respecting your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
From reproductive health and hormonal changes to stress, burnout, and body image, women’s wellness deserves intentional focus and daily nurturing.
You can access resources on my website, and follow me for more nudges toward balance and bold self-love.