Rootward: Letters from the Senses, Sight

This episode marks the beginning of a new experimental mini-series, Rootward: Letters from the Senses, where Stacy and her dear friend and colleague, Seema Sodha, exchange intimate voice notes from nature. In this first episode exploring the sense of sight, they reflect on what becomes possible when we slow down enough to truly see the natural world around us and the deeper truths, grief, beauty, and wisdom reflected back within us. Together, they explore what it means to return to our senses, reconnect with the deeper intelligence within, and grow not just forward, but rootward. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: Why Stacy and Seema created Rootward as an imperfect, collaborative experiment rooted in connection rather than performance Which late 90s TV show was part of the inspiration for this mini-series How the sense of sight can become a portal for grounding, reflection, healing, and deeper self-awareness What Seema notices while sitting in a forest in the Netherlands, and how it sparks reflections on ancestry, migration, and belonging The difference between constantly moving "forward" versus growing rootward through deepening, integration, and presence How nature can hold grief in ways traditional support spaces sometimes cannot How Stacy's observations in a botanical garden mirror the many different parts within ourselves, alongside a vulnerable reflection on pregnancy loss, Mother's Day grief, and making space for every part of ourselves without judgment The healing power of friendship, voice notes, and being deeply witnessed by another person across distance and difference Two gentle reflection questions to help you notice what nature may be revealing about your own life right now 🌱 Seeds planted in this episode: Listen to Seema and my previous episode "Cultivating Self Trust When Creating Something New" Read or subscribe to Seema's Substack:  Chai with Seema Connect with Seema on Instagram 🫘🌱🌿🌷 Are you a sensitive high-achiever who wants to tend to what really matters most from an overflowing [instead of empty] cup? Book a complimentary, no-strings-attached chemistry session with me here. Visit my website: https://www.stacyrayekellogg.com/ Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outgrowthegrind/ 🫘🌱🌿🌷 Does what you're hearing on Outgrow the Grind resonate with you? I'd love it if you'd share the podcast! And, if you're feeling extra generous, leave a five-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let's grow!