In this evocative episode of Rooted & Wild, we journey into Healing the Mother Line—a profound exploration of the emotional, ancestral, and societal forces that shape motherhood across generations. Our guest, Kara Dobelis, ARNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner whose trauma-informed, integrative lens brings clarity and compassion to a topic many feel but few can name.

For generations, mothers have carried more than children—they have carried expectations. The expectation to be endlessly patient, endlessly available, endlessly strong. The expectation to sacrifice themselves without acknowledgment. The expectation to mother perfectly, even when they themselves were never mothered well. These societal pressures create a silent inheritance—one that molds identity, shapes health, and echoes through the lineage long before a child is born.

Within the modern healthcare system, these pressures often intensify. Mothers’ symptoms are frequently minimized or dismissed. Postpartum struggles are underdiagnosed or framed as personal weakness. Women navigating chronic illness, hormonal imbalance, or emotional trauma rarely receive the time, validation, or holistic support they need. Kara has seen this firsthand—from her early days in Critical Care and Surgery to her leadership roles in large healthcare organizations. She watched systems reward efficiency over empathy, productivity over presence, and quick fixes over true healing.

Her own health crisis—and the failures of conventional medicine to address it—became a turning point. Integrative medicine finally helped her uncover the deeper layers: nervous system dysregulation, unprocessed trauma, and ancestral patterns quietly living in the body. This revelation now shapes her work at Integrative Family Medicine, where she helps patients connect the dots between inherited wounds, lived experience, and physical symptoms.

In this episode, we explore:
• How mother-line trauma is passed down emotionally, hormonally, and somatically
• The invisible burdens society places on women and mothers
• Why so many mothers feel unseen or unsupported in medical spaces
• How the healthcare system often reinforces generational patterns of self-abandonment
• The initiation of motherhood as a portal for ancestral repair
• Practical, compassionate ways to begin healing your mother line—whether you are a mother or not

If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations you never agreed to carry…
If you’ve sensed that your struggles echo those of the women before you…
If you are ready to break cycles, reclaim your inner mother, and heal your lineage—
this episode is a powerful invitation.

Learn more about Kara and her work at:
https://www.integrativemediowa.com

Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of David Allen Tracy. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we return to the origins of one of the most influential healing lineages in the world: Usui Reiki. Guided by the luminous presence of Stephanie Ulven, we explore what it truly means to tap into “the original flow” — the pure, unbroken current of universal life force that forms the heart of traditional Usui practice.

Stephanie Ulven is a multidimensional healer, educator, and holistic practitioner whose work is rooted in a rich, global, and deeply diverse lineage of energetic and integrative healing arts. Her journey spans thousands of hours of formal training across Reiki, Egyptian and shamanic energy medicine, sound and meditation therapies, emotional healing modalities, and end-of-life support. Guided by renowned teachers and institutions around the world, Stephanie brings a rare depth, wisdom, and integrity to every healing space she creates.

Her foundation in energy work is extensive. She is a Sekhem/Seichim Egyptian Energy Healing Master Educator and Kundalini Reiki Master Educator, both under the mentorship of Professor Krishna N Sharma. She received her Usui Reiki Master Educator and Crystal Reiki Master Educator certifications through Lisa Powers, and trained in Karuna Ki Reiki with Aimee Phlegar. She is also certified as a Chakra & Traditional Seichim Healing Therapist through POBA, giving her a broad and nuanced understanding of the subtle body and its energetic systems.

Stephanie’s approach also integrates evidence-based emotional healing modalities. She is an EFT Tapping Facilitator and Coach, trained by psychotherapist Mark Casey, and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coach/Practitioner, certified by Priority Academy. These tools allow her to bridge energetic healing with grounded psychological support.

Her work expands into meditative and vibrational practices as a Meditation Practitioner/Educator and Certified Sound Therapy & Sound Healing Practitioner, trained through Virtued Academy International.

In the realm of natural and ancestral medicine, Stephanie is a Certified Homeopath through Dr. Paul Greham and has trained in shamanic pathways as a Shamanic Holistic Health Practitioner under Rev. Dr. Bonnie Russell, as well as through Shamanic Energy Medicine Journeywork with Silke Schwarzkopf.

Her commitment to compassionate care also extends to life’s most tender thresholds. She is trained in End-of-Life Support, Grief Care, and Dissolving the Fear of Death, under the guidance of Fiona Whitmore and Jill Townsend.

Across all modalities, Stephanie’s work reflects her devotion to supporting emotional healing, energetic alignment, and spiritual growth. Her practice, Equanimity Wellness, is the home of this integrative tapestry—a place where clients are met with presence, depth, and a level of mastery that is both rare and deeply felt.

Learn more about her work at: https://www.equanimity-wellness.com

Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of David Allen Tracy. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

What does it mean to embody character—especially when life stretches you, confronts you, or asks you to become a version of yourself you’re still growing into? In this episode, we explore the courage, honesty, and deep self-attunement required to live your values from the inside out.

Joining me is Esther Sarlo, the visionary force behind Mynd Myself—a platform created in response to a massive gap in centralized, trustworthy, and truly integrative health information. In a world overwhelmed with noise, contradictory advice, and confusing wellness claims, Mynd Myself exists to give you access to vetted CHI practitioners, credible resources, and a compassionate space where you feel safe, seen, and supported on your healing journey.

As the cornerstone of this game-changing health platform, Esther is an entrepreneur, facilitator, speaker, and writer who is fiercely committed to helping people live—and speak—their most authentic lives. She is the catalyst for a movement built around one core truth: Because YOU matter.

Together, we dive into character, congruence, integrity, and the inner work it takes to keep showing up as who you truly are.

Connect with Esther & Mynd Myself

Website & Resources
Events: https://www.myndmyself.com/events/

Podcast: https://www.myndmyself.com/podcasts/

Blog: https://www.myndmyself.com/blogs/

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Mynd Myself: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mynd-myself-because-you-matter-441936262/

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https://www.youtube.com/@myndmysel

Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of David Allen Tracy. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.