Did you know that reconnecting with your roots can be one of the most transformative ways to discover your purpose and identity? Whether it’s through exploring your heritage, learning from family traditions, or embracing cultural practices like Curanderismo, each step offers powerful insights into who you are.
In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Moreno—an Emmy-nominated storyteller and author of Get Rooted—to dive into her journey of rediscovering her Mexica roots and how it led her to find deeper meaning in life. We’ll explore the invaluable lessons she’s learned from her heritage and share practical advice for those wanting to reconnect with themselves and their communities.
You’ll also get a free self-reflection printable to help you reflect on how bilingualism impacts your emotions and sense of self—something we discuss in today’s conversation. Asi que no te lo pierdas!
Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Robyn Moreno’s Journey: Insights into Robyn's personal story, what inspired her to write Get Rooted, and how her journey helped her reconnect with her heritage.
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Practical and Soulful Wisdom: How Get Rooted offers both practical advice and deep wisdom for those looking to rediscover their identity and cultural roots.
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Curanderismo: An exploration of the healing traditions of Curanderismo and the cultural lessons Robyn has learned from her heritage and family.
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The Importance of Reconnecting with Roots: Why reconnecting with one’s roots and heritage is crucial for personal growth and finding purpose.
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Self-Reflection on Bilingualism: A discussion on how bilingualism impacts emotions and identity, along with a free self-reflection printable to help listeners reflect on their own experiences.
About Robyn Moreno:
Emmy-Nominated Storyteller: Robyn is an Emmy-nominated TV host celebrated for her inspiring storytelling and media presence.
Author of Get Rooted: Her powerful book explores identity, culture, and the journey to finding purpose by reconnecting with our roots.
Intuitive Coach & Energy Healer: Robyn offers 1-on-1 intuitive coaching and energetic cleanings, helping clients rediscover their true selves and clear negative energies, whether in person or remotely.
Wellness Leader & Retreat Facilitator: Robyn leads wellness webinars and retreats, working with companies and individuals to inspire, heal, and promote sustainable practices for a healthy, balanced life.
Learn More About Robyn: https://www.robynmoreno.com/
Quotes:
"I am an ok Spanish speaker and I have made so much peach with it, like that has been one of the biggest burdens that I have dropped in my life.I’m like you know what? This is exactly who I am, this is exactly what I look like, this is exactly what I sound like, this is where I came from, and I’m enough."
-Robyn Moreno(on her relationship with Spanish)
"As I started delving into our family trauma, and for anyone out there doing ancestry work, like, you open a door and the skeletons will fall out." -Robyn Moreno(on family healing)
"If someone's sick, if someone fell down, if someone's having a nightmare, I have the huevo at the ready." -Robyn Moreno (on her favorite Hispanic home remedy)
"That I tried to tell the stories, the beautiful ones, the hard ones, the scared ones, the fun ones, the boring ones, the transformative ones, the brave ones. I think there's a real honesty and curiosity and a bravery to telling the stories and so, I would like that to be my legacy." -Robyn Moreno (on her legacy)
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