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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

Re-release: Episode 9 - Ask, Don't Assume: Your Path to Clearer Connections

from Roots of the Rise | Authentic Alignment and Transformation · host Sarah Hope | Whole Person Healing, Soul Deep Transformation

How much of your stress comes from what actually happened... and how much comes from the story your mind created about it?We all make assumptions. About what other people are thinking, why they acted the way they did, what their intentions were—even about ourselves. The challenge is that we often mistake those assumptions for facts.In this episode, we'll explore how assumptions quietly shape our relationships, fuel unnecessary conflict, and keep us stuck in stories that may not even be true. You'll learn why asking better questions creates deeper connection, how assumptions affect communication, and how a little curiosity can dramatically reduce suffering.If you've ever found yourself saying, "I know exactly why they did that," this episode is for you.Questions or Comments? Message me!Support the showInterested in becoming a member and gaining access to notes, prompts, guided meditations and more? Listen to the membership episode to learn more, or Go here to check it out for one week free!Stay connected by signing up for my newsletter or checking out all my offerings at www.risingwithsarah.com

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How much of your stress comes from what actually happened... and how much comes from the story your mind created about it? We all make assumptions. About what other people are thinking, why they acted the way they did, what their intentions were—even about ourselves. The challenge is that we often mistake those assumptions for facts. In this episode, we'll explore how assumptions quietly shape our relationships, fuel unnecessary conflict, and keep us stuck in stories that may not even be true...

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