The best podcast for anyone who is burnt out by life. Whether you're experiencing work burnout, relationship burnout, familial burnout or simply exhausted from all that comes with day to day living. Learn how to live a life with more joy, peace, rest and softness.
Hosted by Trish J, a mental health coach with 17 years in the social service field, Restful and Softly Rooted is a safe space for people who are looking to let go. Let go of stress, anxiety, overthinking, negative self-talk and doubt. We explore ways to shift our mindsets around all sorts of topics that contribute to burnout and we discuss practical tips, tricks and strategies to help heal from burnout as well.
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When did we start believing that anything less than flawless was unacceptable? As your mental health coach focused on cultivating joy, peace, rest, and softness, I'm tackling this question head-on while sharing my own bumpy journey. From missing my weekly upload schedule to recording with dead batteries and wearing the same outfit in multiple episodes, I've faced numerous "failures" by my perfectionist standards. Yet these imperfect moments have become my greatest teachers. In this episode, w...
23 Jun 2025
EP 18 | Beyond The Tears: Subtle Signs You're Actually Healing
Ever felt frustrated because you still experience unwanted sadness, jealousy, or anger over someone or something? Well, you're not alone. We all have things we want so desperately to be "healed from". What if I told you that you actually are healing? It just looks differently than you thought that it would. As your mental health coach, I share how true healing actually manifests in our lives—through subtle shifts. Healing doesn't mean never experiencing certain emotions again; rather, it show...
26 May 2025
EP 17 | You Don't Need To Earn Your Right to Rest: Your Rest is No Longer Up for Debate!
Rest. It seems so simple, yet for many of us, it's a radical concept we're still learning to embrace. Many of us claim to be good at reacting but we’ve just mastered the art of fake resting: binge-watching Netflix shows while our minds race or collapsing from exhaustion isn't rest—it's often just dissociation from burnout. Rest isn't a reward—it's a requirement for human existence. You deserve rest simply because you exist, not because you've checked everything off your to-do list. Points hi...
19 May 2025
EP 16 | Opt Out of Always Being The Go To Person
Are you ready to shed the superhero cape that's been weighing you down? I know I am. The pressure to be everything to everyone is just absolutely relentless. What if freedom lies in simply passing these burdens to someone else? Not out of laziness, but as a deliberate act of self-preservation and growth. The truth is, you have the permission to grow without suffering. While it sounds revolutionary, it isn't. It is time to create mental space, reduce stress, and prioritize your joy...
12 May 2025
EP 15 | Leaning Into Self-Compassion During Life Transitions
Are you sometimes hard on yourself when starting something new? Maybe you beat yourself up over not understanding something right away or feel like a failure if things do not go according to plan? The truth is, new beginnings require grace, patience, and kindness toward ourselves. When transitioning into unfamiliar territory—whether fitness journeys, entrepreneurship, major or even small life changes—we must resist perfectionism and embrace the natural learning curve. In this episode, we expl...
6 Apr 2025
EP 14 | Goal Setting For Better Results: How to Fool Proof Achieving Your Goals
Ever feel like your New Year's resolutions are abandoned by March? Well in this episode, I'm sharing a revolutionary approach to personal growth that has transformed my relationship with resolutions: theme-based goal setting. Rather than creating rigid lists of specific achievements, I've chosen two guiding themes for 2025 that shape my decisions without the crushing pressure of metrics. My first theme is boldness. After years of hiding, 2025 is when I show up as my authentic self. My second...
22 Mar 2025
EP 13 | Embracing Self-Discovery: You're Not Lost, You're Exploring
Do you feel the pressure to have your entire life figured out? Are you tired of being made to feel like something's wrong with you for exploring different paths? You're not alone. In this candid conversation, I dive deep into society's unrealistic expectation that we should know exactly who we want to be from childhood. The truth is, exploration isn't a character flaw—it's a strength. What matters isn't having all the answers, but giving yourself grace to discover them at your own pace. As I...
21 Jan 2025
Ep 12 | "I Keep Coming Across Trash While Dating"
This episode challenges the common belief that there are no good partners available in the dating world, encouraging a shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. Through exploring societal negativity, personal introspection, and the role of faith, listeners are reminded of the positivity that still exists in relationships. We explore in this episode: • Developing a positive mindset in dating • Societal negativity and its affects relationship perceptions ...
5 Dec 2024
EP 11 | "Being Single is So Lonely, How Can I Show Love To Me Right Now?"
Are you single and feeling lonely? Do you want to learn how to romance yourself and make yourself feel special in your single season? This episode is for you. Discover the transformative art of romanticizing life, embracing creativity and seeking beauty in the everyday. Imagine finding joy in the simple act of buying yourself flowers—it's more than just a gesture; it's a profound statement of self-love. Picture writing love notes to yourself or savoring the process of crafting t...
28 Nov 2024
EP 10 | "I'm A Man, Can I Live The Soft Life Too?"
Is it time to challenge what it means to be a man? I say, absolutely! It is time that we advocate for a cultural shift that embraces softness as a strength rather than a weakness. In this episode we talk about the need to change how we view strength in our society when it comes to men. Stoicism is hurting them and we're creating a world of unhealed people desperately searching to feel like they belong. As I think about the life I want for my brothers, I picture one filled w...
24 Nov 2024
EP 09 | "I Find It Hard To Enjoy The Good Things Happening In My Life"
Ever felt anxious after getting something you've been dreaming of or scared when pushing forward with a creative project? Ever felt just as nervous when things are going good in your life as you do when things are going bad? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my experiences with the paralyzing fear of success and the hidden anxieties that arise sometimes when everything seems to be going right. I also give insight into why we always wait for the other show to drop even amidst positivi...
10 Nov 2024
EP 08 | "I Have a Strong Personality, Can I Be a 'Good' Christian Woman?"
In this episode we explore the powerful characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman, a figure who inspires us to redefine what it means to be a woman of faith. We learn that a woman is far more than society says that she should be. A faithful woman is a woman of talents, skills, and passions. She is of noble character, uplifts other women and her influence expands far beyond the four walls of her home. She is resourceful, proactive, and influential. Together, we’ll explore the importance ...
30 Oct 2024
EP 07 | "Why Did God Have to Break Me Down To Build Me Up?"
Sometimes a mindset shift can take an event that once turned your world upside down into something that leads to profound personal growth. This episode shares my personal journey from brokenness to breakthrough. We discuss my shift from seeing therapy merely as a venting mechanism to embracing it as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. We explore how me shifting from regular journaling to faith-based journaling allowed for transformative conversations with God. And lastly, we talk ...
29 Oct 2024
EP 06 | How 'Love Is Blind' Highlights The Problems With Dating Today: Are Single People Doomed?
Ever wondered what really makes "Love is Blind" such a fascinating social experiment? It's because of the fact that we can see ourselves within the contestants. They mirror our own insecurities, struggles and concerns with dating. Whether you have watched the show or not, this episode is definitely one to listen to. Dating is a mess these days and all of us who are single unfortunately have to deal with it. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this candid chat about the complexities of human connect...
28 Oct 2024
EP 05 | "How Can I Make My Life Big Instead of Continuing To Live Small?"
What if the life you’re living is much smaller than the one you deserve? On this episode of the "I Can Faith That" podcast, we talk about how tragic it is to live life shrinking yourself and making yourself small. Drawing inspiration from a powerful quote by Ramit Sethi, we tackle the importance of recognizing how we unintentionally shrink our lives. From career choices to the clothes we wear, we explore how fear can stifle our true expression and how embracing change can lead to a life fille...
2 Sept 2024
EP 04 | The 'Soft Life' As a Faithful Woman: GOD DOESN'T WANT YOU STRUGGLING SIS
Is living a "soft life" just for the privileged? As a Christian woman are you being selfish if you practice soft living? Join us as we shatter myths about living a "Soft Life" and redefine the concept of a soft life altogether. It's not about an easy existence, but about finding joy in the everyday, even in the most challenging of circumstances. As a woman growing deeper into my faith, I am learning that God doesn't want me unnecessarily struggling. PERIOD! If you believe that I was cre...
2 Sept 2024
EP 03 | "How Can I Add ABUNDANCE, KINDNESS, FAITH & JOY Into My Life?"
Imagine being a big reason that the people around you smile. That would be an absolute dream right? In order to be able to make others smile, you need to be the reason that YOU SMILE! In this episode we explore the concept of abundance beyond the confines of financial wealth. Living abundantly is not just about money, it's about so much more. From lifting spirits with kind words to finding calm in moments of uncertainty, you'll see how abundance is woven into our everyday actions and th...
2 Sept 2024
EP 02 | "How Can I Better Handle a RED FLAG FRIEND, LOVER or FAMILY MEMBER?"
Ever wondered why we often ignore glaring red flags in the people we love and care for? Why do we find it so difficult to see people for who they truly are? Whether it's a perpetually late friend or an aggressive sibling, recognizing consistent behaviors can profoundly impact how we manage our relationships and set expectations. We'll also explore how sometimes WE'RE THE RED FLAG without even knowing it. There is often a glaring gap between the values we profess and our actual behaviors...
2 Sept 2024
EP 01 | Having to Start Life Over in Your 30s, 40s and 50s
This episode is for those who find themselves having to unlearn and undo so many things that they've been taught to do by society, culture and family. Living according to someone else's plan for us can simply become draining and sometimes we get to a point where we have to start living for us. For some tips on how to do just that, please tune in! Where You Can Find Me: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5BbC588eUekngi5QkrRbss Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-can-fait...
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