https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/3872266.xml Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health http://blubrry.com/3872266/ http://blubrry.com/3872266/ 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. episodic Ami Rivera 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. podcast en Copyright 2025 Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health Copyright 2025 Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health Ami Rivera amilindarivera@gmail.com http://blubrry.com/3872266/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/3872266-425774.jpg Mindful Roots: Grounded in Truth, Growing in Health I'm your host, Amilinda, a mental health clinician who’s passionate about questioning, exploring, and seeking my fullest potential—both in mind and spirit. In each episode, we’ll dive into the powerful intersection of God’s truth and mental well-being, nu Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ false http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss df5d2b0a-0309-55dc-b43e-4c8f7ab142d5 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:06:49 -0400 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:06:49 -0400 Unpacking Biblical Myths: pt 1 (ft. Christian) https://blubrry.com/3872266/147986037/unpacking-biblical-myths-pt-1-ft-christian/ https://blubrry.com/3872266/147986037/unpacking-biblical-myths-pt-1-ft-christian/ Ami Rivera Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:06:49 -0400 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!

]]> 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!

]]> false Ami Rivera 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! Christian Building Resilience: Reflective and challenging changes https://blubrry.com/3872266/142922930/building-resilience-reflective-and-challenging-changes/ https://blubrry.com/3872266/142922930/building-resilience-reflective-and-challenging-changes/ Ami Rivera Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:20:50 -0400 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 CONTEXT

  1. Focus on what you can control
  2. You control how you respond to things
  3. Ask yourself, "is this essential?"
  4. Meditate on your morality every day
  5. Value time more than money/possessions
  6. You are a product of your habits
  7. Remember, you have the power to have no opinion
  8. Own the morning
  9. Put yourself up for review (Interrogate yourself)
  10. Don't suffer imaginable troubles (BIBLICAL, Philippians 4:6-7)
  11. Try to see the good in people (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:3-4)
  12. Never be overheard complaining... even to yourself (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:14-16)
  13. Two ears, one mouth.. for a reason (Zeno)
  14. There is always something you can do
  15. Don't compare yourself to others. (BIBLICAL, 2 Corinthians 10:12)
  16. Live as if you've died and come back (every minute is a bonus)
  17. "the best revenge is not to be like that" Marcus Aurelius
  18. Be strict with yourself and tolerant with others
  19. Put every impression, emotion, to the test before acting on it
  20. Learn something from everyone
  21. Focus on process, not outcomes
  22. Define what success means to you
  23. Find a way to love everything that happens (Amor Fati)
  24. Seek out challenges
  25. Don't follow the mob
  26. Grab the "smooth handle"
  27. Every person is an opportunity for kindness (Seneca)
  28. Say NO (A LOT)
  29. Don't be afraid to ask for help
  30. Find one thing that makes you wiser every day

Stoic Characteristics :

Serene & Confident

Acts reasonably

Focuses on what's in their control

Accepts fate graciously

Unattached to external things

Grateful & Calm

Kind & Generous

Takes full responsibility for their life

Supremely 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

]]> 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 CONTEXT

  1. Focus on what you can control
  2. You control how you respond to things
  3. Ask yourself, "is this essential?"
  4. Meditate on your morality every day
  5. Value time more than money/possessions
  6. You are a product of your habits
  7. Remember, you have the power to have no opinion
  8. Own the morning
  9. Put yourself up for review (Interrogate yourself)
  10. Don't suffer imaginable troubles (BIBLICAL, Philippians 4:6-7)
  11. Try to see the good in people (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:3-4)
  12. Never be overheard complaining... even to yourself (BIBLICAL, Philippians 2:14-16)
  13. Two ears, one mouth.. for a reason (Zeno)
  14. There is always something you can do
  15. Don't compare yourself to others. (BIBLICAL, 2 Corinthians 10:12)
  16. Live as if you've died and come back (every minute is a bonus)
  17. "the best revenge is not to be like that" Marcus Aurelius
  18. Be strict with yourself and tolerant with others
  19. Put every impression, emotion, to the test before acting on it
  20. Learn something from everyone
  21. Focus on process, not outcomes
  22. Define what success means to you
  23. Find a way to love everything that happens (Amor Fati)
  24. Seek out challenges
  25. Don't follow the mob
  26. Grab the "smooth handle"
  27. Every person is an opportunity for kindness (Seneca)
  28. Say NO (A LOT)
  29. Don't be afraid to ask for help
  30. Find one thing that makes you wiser every day


Stoic Characteristics :

Serene & Confident

Acts reasonably

Focuses on what's in their control

Accepts fate graciously

Unattached to external things

Grateful & Calm

Kind & Generous

Takes full responsibility for their life

Supremely 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

]]> false Ami Rivera 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 CONTEXT* Focus on what you can control* You control how you respond to things* Ask yourself, "is this essential?"* Meditate on your morality every day* Value time more than money/possessions* You are a product of your habits* Remember, you have the power to have no opinion* Own the morning* Put 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 do* Don'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 Aurelius* Be strict with yourself and tolerant with others* Put every impression, emotion, to the test before acting on it* Learn something from everyone* Focus on process, not outcomes* Define what success means to you* Find a way to love everything that happens (Amor Fati)* Seek out challenges* Don't follow the mob* Grab the "smooth handle"* Every person is an opportunity for kindness (Seneca)* Say NO (A LOT)* Don't be afraid to ask for help* Find 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 https://blubrry.com/3872266/142128040/disrupting-the-grind-challenging-the-norms/ https://blubrry.com/3872266/142128040/disrupting-the-grind-challenging-the-norms/ Ami Rivera Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:07:00 -0500 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, journaling

God'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

]]> 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, journaling


God'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

]]> false Ami Rivera 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 https://blubrry.com/3872266/140641001/a-call-for-peace/ https://blubrry.com/3872266/140641001/a-call-for-peace/ Ami Rivera Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:54:00 -0500 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.

]]> 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.

]]> false Ami Rivera 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.