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Surviving Roots: A Crash Course in Turning Pain into Potential

Cari Fund
Boundaries
Friendships
Chefpost
Motherhood
Emotional Intelligence
Domestic Violence
Narcissistic Abuse
Loneliness
Self-Worth
Therapy
Anxiety
Self-Awareness
Shaken To the Core
Grief
Golden Child (memoir)
Self-Forgiveness
Healing
Writing
Social Media
Family

Hosted by Cari Fund, Surviving Roots is a podcast for anyone ready to reclaim their power, rewrite their story, and truly live—not just exist. Cari is just like you—someone navigating life's challenges, healing from the past, and discovering the strength in shared experiences. With a background in clinical nutrition and deep personal exploration, Cari offers valuable insights and personal anecdote... more

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Latest Episodes

You can be in a room full of people, successful, loved — and still feel completely alone. In this episode, host Cari Fund sits down with trauma-informed therapist Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski, host of The Dr. Sylvia K Show and author of the brand-new book L... more

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What if going no contact was never the choice — what if it was simply the moment you stopped your own abuse?

Licensed psychologist Dr. Sherrie Campbell returns to Surviving Roots for her third visit — and this is hands-down our most powerful (and ... more

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What if the worst thing that ever happened to you became the thing that finally woke you up?

In this episode of Surviving Roots, Cari Fund welcomes back author, speaker, and Every Soul Has a Story podcast host Dara Levan to talk about her new novel... more

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What if anxiety isn't a flaw to fix, but a signal you've stopped listening to yourself?

In this episode of Surviving Roots, Cari Fund sits down with mental health educator and author Genny Rumancik — founder of The EQ School and the voice behind a ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski
Trauma Informed Therapist, host of The Dr. Sylvia K Show
Dr. Sylvia K Show / Therapy practice
Episode: Why You Feel Lonely Even When You're Surrounded by People — Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski on Lonely AF
Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Licensed psychologist and author of You Are Home
Self-help/psychology
Episode: No Contact With Toxic Family: How to Heal & Reclaim Yourself — Dr. Sherrie Campbell, "You Are Home"
Dara Levan
Author, speaker, founder of Every Soul Has a Story
Every Soul Has a Story
Episode: When Life Shakes You to the Core: Grief, Motherhood & Choosing Joy — Dara Levan on Shaken to the Core
Genny Rumancik
Mental health advocate, educator, founder of the EQ School
EQ School
Episode: Why Anxiety Means You're Disconnected From Yourself — Genny Rumancik on The Wisdom of Feeling
Michelle Fairburn
Mother of two, creator, and advocate sharing an honest healing journey
Episode: From Surviving to Free: Motherhood at 20, DV Recovery, Self-Forgiveness, and Reinvention
Camille Zhuk
Creator of The Breaking Free Project; advocate for narcissistic abuse recovery and financial/child safeguarding in exit strategies
The Breaking Free Project
Episode: Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Partner: Financial Protection, Parenting, and Exit Strategy with Camille Zhuk
Diana Arango
Co-founder and CEO of Chefpost
Chefpost
Episode: The Mental Load of Motherhood and Why Asking for Help Changes Everything with Diana Arango
Rachael Potash
Lifestyle and beauty creator who helps women over 40 feel seen, confident, and hopeful again
Self-employed influencer/creator
Episode: Reinvention After Loss: Confidence, Healing, and Finding Love Again at 40
Lauren Smallcomb
Certified mind body practitioner, trauma survivor, and author of Golden Child, My Descent to Scapegoat and Rise to Freedom
Flourish Therapy (co-founded with her husband)
Episode: The Golden Child Effect: Breaking Free from Roles That Keep You Small

Host

Cari Fund
Host of Surviving Roots and guiding voice for turning pain into potential.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Fab Interviewer

    I was a guest on Cari’s show and she is a really fabulous host and interviewer — asked thoughtful questions that lead to inspiring conversation together. Once a guest, now a listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DBM31
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love

    I love listening to Cari’s pockets of wisdom and humor. Her guests are always relatable and just as amazing! Definitely in my self love era and this is in my podcast rotations for sure 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RosieP444
    United States2 years ago
  • So real & relatable

    Cari dives into some or the biggest issues we have from our upbringings & hits the nail on the head in these episodes that really get you thinking about the best ways to be your best self ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie Suskind
    United States2 years ago
  • A feel good about yourself episode!

    I could feel myself nodding in agreement with all the helpful tidbits being thrown out there. I could use a daily reminder about imposter syndrome because every time I try something new, self doubt creeps in. This episode talks about BEing you, the authentic you. And, moving past your fears when you show up, regardless of the outcome. My favorite tip is prioritizing your “well being,” whatever that feels like to you. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel33139
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Cari is such a breath of fresh air! She’s so grounded in sharing about her healing journey, and the tools she shares are so practical. Her wisdom keeps me coming back for each episode. Thank you Cari for speaking straight to our souls! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlg_esq
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, practical interviewing and actionable insights
Audience notes the host's authenticity and relatability
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Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Partner: Financial Protection, Parenting, and Exit Strategy with Camille Zhuk
Q: What is the first step you recommend for someone considering leaving a narcissistic partner?
The first step is to calm and gain control of the emotional state, then start creating a logical, secret exit plan that protects the survivor and their children while preparing essential documents and resources.
Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Partner: Financial Protection, Parenting, and Exit Strategy with Camille Zhuk
Q: What does breaking free mean to you?
Breaking free means escaping toxic relationships and environments to claim personal freedom, safety, and a rebuilt sense of self, especially by establishing clear boundaries and a strategic plan.
From Surviving to Free: Motherhood at 20, DV Recovery, Self-Forgiveness, and Reinvention
Q: So how did your early years shape your mindset around survival and ambition?
Michelle explains that her early experiences—including a planned but vulnerable rise to motherhood, leaving an abusive marriage, and choosing to heal publicly—shaped a fierce commitment to independence, learning, and modeling resilience for her daughters.
Why Anxiety Means You're Disconnected From Yourself — Genny Rumancik on The Wisdom of Feeling
Q: How does emotional maturity relate to emotional intelligence?
EQ grows with experience and intentional practice, not just innate ability; maturity comes from learning to slow down, be present with one's body and feelings, and apply EQ tools in real-life interactions.
Why Anxiety Means You're Disconnected From Yourself — Genny Rumancik on The Wisdom of Feeling
Q: Before we go anywhere else, let's lay the foundation for what you mean by emotional intelligence.
EQ is the foundation built on self-awareness, which then expands into self-management and healthier relationships; it's about being present with your emotions and choosing how to respond rather than merely reacting.

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A candid, empowering show that helps listeners reclaim personal power through stories of grief, healing, reinvention, and practical strategies for turning pain into purpose. Across episodes, guests range from resilience-focused authors and mental health advocates to entrepreneurs and survivors, all sharing actionable insights, boundaries, and mindset shifts to live more authentically. The host pairs personal experience with expert perspectives to address topics like motherhood, trauma recovery, boundaries, and navigating difficult life transitions, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking practical healing and growth.

Noteworthy angles include deep dives into narcissistic abuse exit planning, boundary setting as self-care, and building... more

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1. Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski
2. Dr. Sherrie Campbell
3. Dara Levan
4. Genny Rumancik
5. Michelle Fairburn
6. Camille Zhuk
7. Diana Arango
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