Rooted

Rooted Family, I have MISSED YOU!!! I am so sorry for the delay, but I am back with the final episode of Season 3 ANDDD it's also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L_kEdtt32RQ We are ending this beautiful season with something near and dear to my heart, and that is the topic of separation and isolation. We dive into three main areas the enemy uses these tools to attack: separation from God, from self, and with others. We're also diving into separation from His Bride - the CHURCH. Let me say this, the Church is messyyy Hunny! But so are we. These are heavy topics, I pray they speak to you, nurture you, comfort you, challenge you, and most importantly - meet you exactly where you're at. Season 3 of Rooted has been a true highlight of my year. It has been just as much as a safe space for me, as I hope it's been for you. With SOOO much love and prayer, I say, "See you next season!" If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Feeling hopeless? Good. When we're feeling hopeless we have two choices: either something needs to change, or something needs to end. The lens and perspective in which we choose to view life will create the experience we have. We have no influence over the past, but we do have influence over our future - How will you use that influence? WILL you use it? There are still 4 months left in 2023, what if it's the best 4 months you've ever had? Books: "It Takes What It Takes" - Trevor Moawad "Navigating Necessary Endings" - Dr. Henry Cloud --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Have you ever viewed food as a god? How about attention? Usually when we think of "serving two masters" we think of money, sex, drugs, etc., but the other master can be anything that we are turning to more than or instead of our Father. Most of the time, it's something we have an unhealthy relationship, pattern, or cycle with - which the enemy is very well aware of. In this episode, I opened up about realizing I had two gods in my life, and how love was my motivator for change. Book: "I'll Start Again Monday" by Lysa TerKeurst If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

The enemy is sneaky and slithering in the ways he attacks us, and nothing is off-limits. He can come at us through spiritual warfare, through our prayer life, and even make us question our relationship with our Father. In this "unofficial" part 2 of "What is Blocking Your Connection w/ God?" I share my own experiences with this and encourage you to equip yourself with a good offense. We cannot protect ourselves from something we are not educated about. We also diver deeper into discussion about intimacy with God, getting to truly know our Father, and the ways He long to hear from us. Here are the books referenced in this episode: "Fervent" - Patricia Shirer "The Beginners Guide to Intessesory Prayer" - Dutch Sheets "Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks" - Brad Jersak If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Surprise! We want God's Glory, without ever spending any time in the wilderness. We want God's character, but don't want the discomfort of Him "reshaping us." While in my morning time today, God put on my heart to make this episode and share this word for someone. Praying it can connect with you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Emotional trauma is layered, therefore, the healing as well is layered. We need to remember to be kind and patient with ourselves. But we also need to remember that there is an enemy who wants to keep us stuck, distracted, and in BONDAGE. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

We were designed for relationship with our Father, but the enemy is sneaky and he will try and convince us that we're not "capable" of it. But sometimes, it has nothing to do with the enemy, sometimes blocks are created through our own sin, disobedience, and feelings that we are harboring. In order to have connection with God, we have to have true intimacy with Him. What does your intimacy with God look/feel like? Do you have intimacy with Him? Sometimes it's easy for us to say that "God doesn't talk to me," yet we don't actually provide a space for God to be God. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Do you know who you *actually* are? Not who you BELIEVE you are. Not who you PERFORM. Not your insecurities, false beliefs, self-doubt... I'm talking about your born-again identity, your TRUE identity, your God-given identity. Each day we wake up and can choose to walk into the new creation that we are, yet so many of us are carrying around the same fears, problems, and hurts that have plagued us for years. Believing that "this" is just the way things are. This is just "the way I am." I REBUKE THAT. In this episode, we're diving into our identity as sons and daughters of Christ, and what that actually means. Do we actually believe we can be a new creation? If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Heavier seasons can come with heavy feelings and emotions. At times, these feelings and emotions can feel all-consuming and overwhelming. But God. As I have walked through my own season, I realized at times I've given my feelings and emotions far more power than they actually have. In this episode, we're discussing taking our power back, putting on the armor of God, and fighting back with ALL God has equipped us with.  YouTube videos mentioned: (Job series) Defiant Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGztcEBubIs&list=PLwZ8Q5uXZFyfqMDLrg51c_xR1RMdYIh_uMoving Mountains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKS6EmrYH8M If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

When we navigate anything soul-crushing, our coping mechanisms always want to come in and “protect us.” Because at one point, when we lived in “survival mode,” we needed them. But no longer being in survival mode means now feeling our feelings (UGH).  To be honest, I don't really view this as a “part 2,” but here we are…. In this episode, I share more blindsides that unfortunately took place over the last couple of weeks, and really, the damage and impact I had to get deeply honest with myself about.  More importantly, I had to get honest with God. Not in a “hyper-spiritual” way (which I definitely tried), but in a brutally honest, “feel my feels,” type of way.  YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uSp8WIOHjJM Please remember to Subscribe, thank you! If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

In this week's episode, I open up about a current situation I am navigating and walking through this season while dealing with an ex. The truth is, it's not about them, but really, what God needs ME to surrender in this season - oof!  Our feelings are always valid, but they are not always fact, and that can be difficult to keep in mind when someone has hurt us.  Listen, ya girl was about to pop off and pull up recently, so trust me, I understand.  If you as well find yourself in a similar season, I really believe this episode is going to resonate with you. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Getting real and honest with God transforms our relationship with Him. We don't gain anything by concealing our true feelings about Him, or about our own current situations. Have you gotten radically honest with God? I'm also excited to share the incredible God encounter I had recently. Had it not been for my obedience in that moment, it would've never happened. I'm excited to share this “obedience testimony” for anyone else that has ever felt God tugging on their heart. Which is something we're diving into this episode, what have you felt God “tugging” on your heart? Let's dive into that. There are multiple self reflection questions in this episode for you to check in with yourself about. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3dRfNHP3P_8 If you feel led to sow into and support this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Interested in coaching? Visit www.Connectedwithkatherine.com or email me at connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

Have you ever tried to anoint your ex-boyfriend's home? Hi, welcome to Navigating a Necessary Ending! Letting go can get messy, humans are messy! But thank God for His grace and guidance through it all. In this episode, I'm opening up about a necessary ending I'm navigating in real-time, and my "missteps" along the way. Through each misstep, I've learned so much about myself. More importantly, I've been able to find and have such grace with myself, which is ultimately the way I was able to let go and walk in the freedom God wants for me. We're also diving into Exodus and Isaiah! So feel free to grab your Bible and follow along. *** YOUTUBE*** Please Subscribe! Thank you in advance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUK4V9yLNY&t=28s If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

As I've continued to find myself in a pruning season, there are relationships in my life that have changed and/or completely ended. None of this is easy. In fact, at times it's been heartbreakingly hard. But I can do hard things. Two things can be true at once: I can love something/someone with all my heart - and also know that I still have to leave. In this episode, we're unpacking that statement and exploring what it looks like to be on both ends of it. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

What patterns do you continue to battle? What strongholds can't you break through? We may have vision for "more" or for "better" in our lives, but if we don't actually BELIEVE it - down in our core - then it's just wishing. Believe and KNOW that you were created for more. You have the Living God within you. Sometimes I think our own potential scares us, so we stay stuck and play small because that is what feels safe. Following Jesus was never designed to "be safe," so why would I want to live my life this way? I am believing in Bigger because was created for Bigger. Believing Bigger Devotional: https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Believing-Bigger-Devotional/dp/1644548119/ref=sr_1_1?crid=217RF6EGPI6YM&keywords=100+days+of+believing+bigger+devotional+journal&qid=1680061495&sprefix=believing+bigg%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1 Rooted Community Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091190327725 If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itskatherinemurillo/support

"Them not being physically in your life does not mean that they do not take up mental, spiritual, and emotional space within your internal life." This episode is the "unofficial" part 2 of episode 1, "My Testimony." I shared about the domestic abuse in my parent's relationship, and as a daughter/woman/human being, the ways it impacted me and my life. I was faced with the question, "how do I forgive the unforgivable?" In episode 2 of Rooted, we're peeling back the layers of unforgiveness and allowing ourselves to explore what's really at the root of it. More importantly, we're talking about why forgiveness is really about and for you. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses abuse and domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, I have included national resources below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: https://www.nrcdv.org If you are looking for shelters and resources specific to your city, a simple google search will pull up all available resources in your area. If you have specific questions about this, please send me a message and I would be happy to assist further. This is the first time I have ever publicly shared my full testimony. I am such a firm believer that God uses everything that happens to us for our good - if we trust Him with it. Please always feel free to message me with any questions or feedback. Thank you for sharing this space with me. If you feel led to sow into this ministry: Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine Zelle: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Let's stay connected! IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com Thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

Katherine concludes season 2 of Rooted with recent lessons and revelations that God continues to pour into her through her own healing journey. She opens up about the experience of having to write a letter to her parent. The four parts she discusses are: 1. This is what you did to me 2. This is how I felt about it at the time 3. This is how it affected my life 4. This is what I want from you now Through writing the letter, Katherine shares the pain and anger that surfaced as a result. How God will absolutely burn bridges with certain people so that they can never walk back across. Katherine's decision and journey (so far) with giving up alcohol for the year. Book: "Quit Like a Woman" by Holly Whitaker Two Q&A questions at the end! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

When we hold onto unforgiveness, we essentially are keeping people "captive." More importantly, we are keeping ourselves spiritually bound to this person. As a follow-up to the Relationship series that just wrapped up, Katherine hopes this episode on forgiveness and freedom serves as a "missing puzzle piece." As she discusses, we have not truly let go or truly moved on - unless we have truly forgiven. This is by no means an easy thing to do, and something you may not be ready for at this moment. Katherine hopes if anything this episode will plant a seed that you can use for when you are ready to entertain such a thing. Don't forget to send in your questions/comments for the Season Finale next episode! Email: connectedwithkatherine@gmail.com Books: The Forgiveness Formula, Kathleen Griffin The Genesis Process, Michael Dye --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

Ya'll thought we were done talking about Relationships?? This week, God placed one more episode on Katherine's heart around the topic of letting go and moving on. As Katherine discusses in the episode, you can Let Go - but still may not have Moved On. Mmmhhhmm. Katherine is diving into: Moving on without closure Sitting and facing yourself Creating space for God and for healing Questioning what you believe about yourself The physical ailments that come from holding onto things we need to let go of Scripture: Philippians 3:13 Exodus 14:15 Book: “Can You Hear Me - Tuning in to the God who speaks” by Brad Jersak YouTube, Dr. Dharius Daniels: https://youtu.be/590byoV58Ss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

To have access to you is a privilege! In Part 2 of "Letting Go," Katherine continues to share her own lessons, experiences, and stories related to having to truly "Let Go" and Let God. This episode covers: - Releasing our need to understand - Not being shy with that BLOCK button - Soul ties - Getting stuck in fear - Trusting that God not only has more - but BETTER - The flesh is PETTY Shannon Evette, "Breaking Vows w/ Familiar Spirits - Worthy of Love" - https://youtu.be/jRA8wVHjALI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"One of the most painful things we will ever have to do is grieve someone who is still living." This has been the MOST requested topic on TikTok - so here we are! You know this had to be a Two-Part! In this episode of "Letting Go," Katherine opens up about the grieving season she currently has found herself in. She mentions a Youtube video about despair by Shannon Evette, here's the link: https://youtu.be/Iizgxtmeb6o. Katherine dives into the neurological effects of heartbreak, the pain that sometimes comes when having to choose yourself, the normalcy of missing an ex, and breaking down how words without action are simply empty air. You can always keep in touch with Katherine via Instagram, TikTok, and email: IG: @connectedwithkatherine TikTok: @connectedwithkatherine Email: connectedwithkather@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"Many of us are choosing from our wound - not our worth." In "Part 2: Let's Talk Relationships," Katherine continues to discuss the different dynamics of relationships, getting especially personal about her own recent revelations. A lot of our relational choices can be traced back to our childhood, Katherine explains that we are not necessarily choosing "people," but repeating "patterns." Some references discussed: Genesis Process - www.genesisprocess.org "Love is a Choice" by Dr. Robert Hemfelt, Dr. Frank Minirth, Dr. Paul Meier --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

Everyone has a different perspective when it comes to relationships, each of our experiences is different, as well as the examples we've each had modeled to/for us. Learning about love languages, different forms of intimacy, being led by her partner, and operating out of masculine and feminine energy are a few topics Katherine opens about in this week's episode. Although Katherine shares her own personal experiences, above all else, she encourages listeners to first go to God for their ultimate guidance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

We are so inundated with dating/relationship "Do's and Don't's," our timelines and social media feeds are full of everyone else's thoughts and opinions on the matter. In this episode, although Katherine shares her own personal experiences, lessons, and desires - above all else - she encourages listeners to take it to God. To ask God what He wants for you, what He desires for you. Many times in dating, our focus is on the other person. But as Katherine shares in this episode, when we take a step back and spend time getting honest with ourselves - our true worth, value, wants, needs, desires - it allows us to date from a place of abundance, versus lack or scarcity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

Rooted is always a personal experience, but in this episode, Katherine gets personal about what is currently happening in her life in "real-time." In "Getting Personal," Katherine shares about how she is currently living out of a suitcase, big recent life events that have occurred, the root of why she is passionate about what she's passionate about, as well as Faith and family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

In this episode of Rooted, Katherine challenges her listeners to examine their limiting beliefs and the different forms of self-sabotage that subconsciously keep us "playing small." Once we begin the uprooting process, it creates momentum for us to challenge what we have CHOSEN to accept, and what we have CHOSEN to believe about ourselves. Katherine shares her personal journey with this and opens up about quitting drinking for 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

In this episode, Katherine dives into what we are feeding ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly - spiritually. We cannot separate one from the other, they are ALL interconnected. Many of us are driving on autopilot and not realizing that what we consume, is actually consuming us. What we "feed" ourselves is bigger than us. It affects the way we not only show up for ourselves but for the world around us. Katherine shares some of her daily routine, and what she "feeds" herself to help her stay in alignment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

In this Season 2, Episode 1 of Rooted, Katherine dives deeper than she EVER has. This is by far her most personal and emotional episode to date. If you are someone that has previously or is currently struggling with Rejection (or know someone who is), you do not want to skip this episode. Katherine gets deeply personal about her own battles with this topic and reminds us that none of us are alone in this struggle. But most importantly, she reminds us above ALL else, WHO and WHAT we are Rooted in. "It wasn't until after I was 30 - 30! - that I could barely admit to myself (not even anyone else) for the first time, that I had felt and struggled with Rejection....Rejection is something we have all dealt with in some way shape or form. I truly believe that rejection is the doorway to recovery, the doorway to reflection, the doorway to learning and exploring a deeper version of ourselves..." *Unfortunately, there are some audio issues with this episode, but the content was too raw, too pure, and too emotional to rerecord.* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"Boundaries are the realization of our own person apart from others. Intimacy does not thrive where someone is not free to choose separateness without guilt." - Dr. Henry Cloud "In trying to take responsibility for someone else's feelings and attitudes, we, in turn, are abandoning the responsibility that we have to ourselves. We need to call ourselves out on being our biggest enablers. I used to say, 'no one can negotiate with me, like me.' When you strip down the word boundaries, it helps you to identify what you are and are not responsible for." In this final episode of Season 1 of Rooted, Katherine discusses the different aspects of personal and relational boundaries. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"It takes work to remain single, as ridiculous as that may sound. Every person that presents themselves to you or shows interest in you, you do not have to entertain. The same way I feel you have to be intentional with dating, you have to be intentional with your singleness. If you have made this commitment to yourself then only you have the power to truly honor it, no one else can do that for you. If they want you now, they can want you in 1 or 2, 3 months when you feel like you're ready or experienced the time alone you committed to." In part 2 of Trusting, Healing, and Waiting while Dating, Katherine dives even deeper into the opportunities one can take advantage of while in the "season of single." Or really, any season of life these elements should be honored and reflected upon... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"I've been single for 4 1/2 years, and in those 4 1/2 years, if I'm being honest with myself, half of that was spent healing from my last relationship. Truly healing. It took so much longer than I wanted it to because turns out I don't get to choose how long it takes for me to heal. But something I want to be sure to point out is we don't have to be “fully healed” in order to be open to giving and receiving love. I mean, are any of us ever truly healed? Healing is not linear, but so many times we get fixated on this idea that once we get to 'this' point of healing, this 'magical point' that we don't know when it is, but when it happens we'll just magically know, but once we get there - thennnnn we'll be ready for relationship." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"There's more to life than what we accept. There's more to life than what we allow ourselves to settle for. But we have to fight for it. Each day is a fight for our life, and that will look different for each of us. But you are worth the fight." In this episode of Rooted, Katherine shares her recent feelings of being unmotivated and feeling "in a funk." She discusses the ways we enable and negotiate with ourselves, but ultimately, no one else can "save us" - this is work only we can do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"The enemy convinces us to stay isolated with what we're REALLY struggling with…that If anyone knew, no one would look at us the same... If people at church knew what I have done…if she actually knew who I really was...they think the know, but they have no idea the mistakes I've made and the past I have.... So what happens is we take all of these thoughts and we remain isolated in our shame, in our guilt, in our hurt, in our pain, because we think that's easier than showing or telling people who we REALLY are. 'Bonding is one of the most basic and foundational ideas in life and the universe. It is a basic human need. Our emotional and pyschological well-being depends on the status of our heart, and the status of our heart depends on the depth of our bonds with others and with God.' - Changes that Heal, Dr. Henry Cloud" In this epsidoe of Rooted, Katherine explores the dynamics of relationship and the importance of being able to trust ourselves, so that we can trust others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"When we say we hate something about ourselves, do we actually hate them? Or are they just things that people, or culture, or society have made us feel bad for? Often times when someone else makes us feel bad about something about ourselves, it's things they possess - suppress - and then project onto you, so you can hate yourself as much as they do." It's 2021, we're not letting other people project their self-hate onto us. In this episode of Rooted, Katherine reflects on her own relationship with self-hate and the power that is waiting for all of us on the other side of it.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"When I first moved to Portland I actually deleted all my social media and got off all dating apps I was on. I did not want any distractions, I intentionally wanted this time with my thoughts and with myself. I knew I was going to struggle, I knew I was going to have a lot of lonely moments, but I wanted to feel everything. I did not want to numb it with social media or men, I wanted to experience the whole experience. Plus, I did not want to date out of distraction. I wanted to date with intentionality - when I was ready. Don't find someone out of loneliness, find someone out of wholeness. I know the desire for human connection is real, trust, I still have moments of loneliness. But I've tried to shift my perspective that I GET the opportunity to spend this quality time with myself right now. I can use it destructively to do or think things that make me feel worse, which I absolutely have done, or I can pour in so that when the opportunity for connection comes I'm operating out of a place of wholeness already." In this episode, Katherine shares her own experience with loneliness, pandemic depression, and ways to be pro-active about connecting with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"There were times in life where I would be hurt when someone didn't fight for me or fight for 'us,' but I realized I needed to learn to fight for myself. When was the last time you fought for yourself? Did you ever learn to love yourself? Who taught you? What does that look like? What if what we learned wasn't healthy? What if we now have to fight to unlearn it?" In this part 2 of Love, Katherine elaborates on last week's episode of what love looks like in each of our lives, how different everyone's experience and journey will be. She discusses family dynamics of love and relationship, generational strongholds, and provides prompts for deeper reflection into our origins of love by Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"Healing others won't compensate for the healing we ourselves need. Loving others won't compensate for the love we need to give ourselves. It took me awhile to realize that I am a power source, therefore, I cannot allow everyone access to me, to have access to me is a privilege, and when I started initiating this in my life it became a form of self love. Love is this infinite, vast, unconditional resource, it can't be boxed or defined...but if we have a distorted definition of what love is, how can we properly give it to others? But most importantly, how can we give it to ourselves?" In this episode, through personal stories and journal notes, Katherine dives into the complexities of the Love: Self love, ego love, in love, hurt love, God love, receiving love, giving love. She invites her listeners to examine their own relationship with love and challenges us all to go deeper with what we already *think* we believe about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

“Discovering the truth of who we are is so powerful because once we know the truth, we can never un-know it. Where our truth lies, our power resides.” In this episode, Katherine explores the journey of self discovery, and asks listeners to question what identity they're operating from? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"When you think of becoming or working towards becoming a better version of yourself, who is it you're trying to be? What does that look like? Because you're already that person, again, it's just clearing out the other versions of ourselves that we've created. We partner with the beliefs we have about ourselves - what do you believe? This isn't what others think about you, or who are what others say you are. This goes directly to the root of what do you actually believe about yourself, the good the bad the ugly. It's so important to get to the root of this because out of these beliefs grows everything. Perspective is a choice. What are you choosing to see everyday, and through what lens are you choosing to view it? Is your perspective reinforcing a reality you want? If not, what shifts can you make right now to start changing that?" In this episode, Katherine dives into the power of perspective, and how it can work for us - or against us. She concludes the episode with changes listeners can start making TODAY in order to start shifting their perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"I kept thinking one day a light switch would turn on and I'd be unstoppable , one day a fire within me would blaze and I would spring into my God given purpose, 'one day' right? Like God would just Amazon Prime it to my doorstep. The problem with 'one day,' is we assume we have all the time in the world for 'one day.' Many of us use time as an excuse. Thinking we don't have enough of it - so we don't start - or assuming we have SO much of it - which is another excuse to not start right now. What are you robbing the people around you of? What are you robbing the world of?" In this episode, Katherine passionately brings her intensity and excitement while speaking about the calling each of us have on our lives. That we must lead a life Worthy of our Calling, for we have been Called by God. She concludes the episode with helpful steps you can start taking today to walk in your purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

"John Lewis said, 'when you lose your sense of fear you're free.' Isn't that what we all are ultimately striving for - freedom? When we step out of fear and into freedom, it's so much bigger than us. We never know the magnitude of that action until we actually do it. I challenge you to look within and identity what fears have been holding you back? Do you know how to identify when fear presents itself? Once you do identify them, what are those fears ROOTED in? Because getting to the ROOT is what's going to make the real difference. Otherwise, you're just temporarily clearing out weeds that will eventually grow back." In this episode, Katherine challenges listeners to explore their conscious and subconscious relationship with fear. She shares her own struggles, plus describes a pivotal time in her life when she packed her bags and moved away from everything and everyone she knew. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support

Rooted exists to dig within and generate reflection and transformation through personal stories, faith, and humor. We are removing the weeds, cultivating the soil, and nurturing a space for individual growth and collective community. I hope you'll click SUBSCRIBE and stick around a bit. I would also love if you stay connected, you can find me on Instagram @itskatherinemurillo. Thank you for joining me on this this journey of Rooted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itskatherinemurillo/support