Explore deep healing, real stories, and transformative tools with Dr. Cheri and Ellice Boone. Rooted & Rising blends psychology, spirituality, and raw honesty to help you rise beyond trauma.
Hosted by therapist, author, and trauma specialist Cheri McDonald, PhD, LMFT, PATP, Certified Life Coach alongside healer, coach, and integration guide Ellice Boone, the Rooted & Rising podcast invites you into honest conversations about healing the mind, body, and spirit.
Born from their personal journeys through grief, trauma, and profound transformation, this podcast is more than just talk — it's a call to action for anyone seeking lasting change. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t just possible — it’s powerful.
At Alternative Place to Turn, Dr. Cheri and her team have helped countless individuals break cycles of trauma and reclaim their lives. Now, with Rooted & Rising, that message of hope, practical guidance, and alternative healing reaches beyond the therapy room.
Each episode weaves together science, spirit, and story. You’ll hear:
Whether you’re navigating trauma, burnout, loss, or simply longing for deeper connection, Rooted & Rising offers a compassionate space to ground yourself — and rise into your purpose, your power, and your true self.
To be “rooted” is to ground yourself in truth — your story, your body, your voice, and your essence. It's the foundation for healing. “Rising” is the reawakening of your strength, your worth, and your vision for what’s possible. Together, it reflects the sacred journey of turning pain into purpose.
To be “rooted” is to ground yourself in truth — your story, your body, your voice, and your essence. It's the foundation for healing. “Rising” is the reawakening of your strength, your worth, and your vision for what’s possible. Together, it reflects the sacred journey of turning pain into purpose.
brings her lived experience and professional training as a certified psychedelic integration coach, Reiki practitioner, and grief support facilitator. Her work helps others heal trauma stored in the body and embrace soul-level transformation.
Together, they create a safe, real, and empowering space to explore what it means to truly heal from the inside out.
New episodes air Fridays at 9 AM PT on Bold Brave TV, with replays available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
It’s your time to reclaim your story. Stay rooted. Keep rising.
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