Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health
Ami Rivera
Show overview
Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health has published 4 episodes during 2025. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. Published by Ami Rivera.
From the publisher
Welcome to Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health, where we explore the powerful connection between God’s truth and mental well-being. This podcast is dedicated to nurturing spiritual vitality through biblical principles while cultivating mental resilience for lasting growth and transformation. Inspired by John 15, we focus on the process of pruning—removing what holds us back—so that we can bear more fruit, both in our faith and in our mental health. Together, we’ll strengthen our minds, deepen our spirits, and grow into the fullness of who God has created us to be. Expect to hear others join to generate other perspectives and promote opportunities, businesses, fellowships and other communities that could benefit you listeners. Let’s walk this journey of healing and growth, grounded in truth and flourishing in both spirit and mind.
Latest Episodes
Unpacking Biblical Myths: pt 1 (ft. Christian)
I'm so excited to get into this series!! 1st myth: God helps those who help themselves TRUTH: God helps those who love Him. God sought us first! Seeking Him takes a surrendered heart BUT OH IS IT THE BEST WAY TO LIVE YOUR LIFE!!!As you feed your mind with truth in His Word, there's no room for FEAR, DOUBT, CONFUSION, LIES, OR THE ENEMY'S DECEPTION TO ENTER.John 8:32 "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."God Bless you all!
Building Resilience: Reflective and challenging changes
God puts people in your life that provide insight to you. A great friend of mine poured so much wisdom into me and introduced me to this, and now passing it on to you all. This has proven to develop strength and resilience within your mental wellbeing.SMALL CHANGES —> BIG RESULTS.Challenge: add one rule to your week. Marinate on these principles. Summary of Principles: LISTEN IN FOR BIBLICAL AND PERSONAL CONTEXTFocus on what you can controlYou control how you respond to thingsAsk yourself, "is this essential?"Meditate on your morality every dayValue time more than money/possessionsYou are a product of your habitsRemember, you have the power to have no opinionOwn the morningPut yourself up for review (Interrogate yourself)Don't suffer imaginable troubles (BIBLICAL, Philippians 4:6-7)Try to see the good in people (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:3-4)Never be overheard complaining... even to yourself (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:14-16)Two ears, one mouth.. for a reason (Zeno)There is always something you can doDon't compare yourself to others. (BIBLICAL, 2 Corinthians 10:12)Live as if you've died and come back (every minute is a bonus)"the best revenge is not to be like that" Marcus AureliusBe strict with yourself and tolerant with othersPut every impression, emotion, to the test before acting on itLearn something from everyoneFocus on process, not outcomesDefine what success means to youFind a way to love everything that happens (Amor Fati)Seek out challengesDon't follow the mobGrab the "smooth handle"Every person is an opportunity for kindness (Seneca)Say NO (A LOT)Don't be afraid to ask for helpFind one thing that makes you wiser every dayStoic Characteristics : Serene & ConfidentActs reasonablyFocuses on what's in their controlAccepts fate graciouslyUnattached to external thingsGrateful & CalmKind & GenerousTakes full responsibility for their lifeSupremely virtuous Lives in complete harmony Book reference: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero https://a.co/d/9orqjFN
Disrupting the Grind: Challenging the Norms
Hot take on productivity with biblical aspects.Sowing and reaping:Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty."**Stillness moments recommended to have at the start and/or the end of the day**Stillness Activities: meditation, visualization, deep breathing, walking in nature, savoring quiet moments, being in the sauna, listening to music, yoga and/or gentle stretching, journalingGod's Character: Unchanging, Reliable, Faithful ***God has provided strength that has kept me, restores me time and time again. It never gets old, and you can experience this too.Book Inspirations: "The Power of Vision; Discover and Apply God's Plan for Your Life and Ministry" by George Barna"The Law of Success" by Paramhansa Yogananda
A Call for Peace
Answering the questions of how to gain peace, true peace. New year, higher standards. We're not here to drag in the old ways of thinking, DROP THEM.