Rooted & Rising

This week's intention is a carry-over from Sunday's post on inner power — and it's one I needed deeply this week: I will get grounded.Getting grounded isn't a wellness buzzword. It's a felt sense in the body. A root system for real, lasting inner power. And in this short episode, I explore what that actually looks like — in the chakra system, in the kitchen, in the way we move through an ordinary evening.In this episode:*The difference between ego-driven power and true inner power — and why it matters right now*Why the root chakra is the foundation of real confidence (and what happens when we skip it)*The foods and drinks that help me feel steady and grounded — including beets, nettle tea, and why protein matters more than we think*How the body is a portal: movement, cooking, barefoot mornings, and yes — an 80s dance party*Something new and a little vulnerable that I'm exploring, and how getting grounded is helping me navigate itLINKS AND RESOURCES* Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/* Mind, Body, Spirit, Food Cookbook: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/* Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore* Sunday’s newsletter about inner power: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/power-in-a-dressing-so-good-you-can* Newsletter about how niceness blocks our power: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/green-socca-flatbreads* Roasted Beet & Halloumi Salad Recipe: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/bonus-recipe-roasted-beet-and-halloumi* The power of play intention episode: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/intention-13-i-will-play* Get rooted intention episode: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/weekly-intention-5Mind Body Spirit Food is ad-free and community-supported. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it, leave a review, or become a paid subscriber on Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe