Rooted & Rising

Why Change Feels Hard (and Why You Are Not Broken)

Why Change Feels Hard (and Why You Are Not Broken)By: Lottie Medvit Published on: 25/08/2025

Struggling to stick with habits like meditation, even when you know they help? This post explores why your brain resists change, how to work with it (not against it), and how relaxed breathing and focused intention can gently rewire your mind for lasting transformation.

Why Change Feels Hard (and Why You Are Not Broken)

It's Not About the Weight—It's About What You Can Carry

It's Not About the Weight—It's About What You Can CarryBy: Lottie Medvit Published on: 06/08/2025

This article explores why true strength isn’t about your size, but about how well your body, mind, and spirit carry life’s weight. Discover how daily breathwork, meditation, and prayer can help you build lasting resilience and restore your nervous system—one calm breath at a time.

It's Not About the Weight—It's About What You Can Carry

Managing Myself in the Mess: Real Talk on Stress and Fatigue

Managing Myself in the Mess: Real Talk on Stress and FatigueBy: Lottie Medvit Published on: 24/05/2025

Feeling like a pile of Jell-O and not sure why? In this personal and practical post, I unpack the real reasons behind lingering fatigue—and spoiler alert, it's not just about getting more sleep (though that helps). From breathwork and hormone balance to stress responses, nutrition, and sleep rhythms, I share the small shifts and honest truths that are helping me manage myself in the mess. This post is part reminder, part guide, and all about learning how to feel human again—without needing to fix everything overnight.

Managing Myself in the Mess: Real Talk on Stress and Fatigue

Not Perfect, Just Present: A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

Not Perfect, Just Present: A Beginner’s Guide to MeditationBy: Lottie Medvit Published on: 24/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or just plain tired of your own thoughts? This post explores how a simple, five-minute meditation practice can help you reconnect with yourself, calm your nervous system, and create space for clarity and peace—no perfection required. Whether you're new to meditation or just need a fresh start, consider this your invitation to slow down, breathe, and come back to center.

Not Perfect, Just Present: A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation