Depression and Healing Through The Darkness With Lee MacMillan

All good things must come to an end, and we’re wrapping up Season 3 with the finale! In this episode, we share a life update, fill you in on our travels, answer your questions (are we really moving to Australia!?), play one last game of Real Talk, and reflect on our favorite moments from this season. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QVbV6y4ipk 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - We’re back in Canada and jet lagged 5:27 - It’s worth it 9:53 - Our resentments in Colorado 25:10 - Loosening up in Hawaii 36:53 - Are we moving to Australia? 40:35 - Our top moments from the season 51:35 - Community questions 56:24 - Frankie’s schooling 58:46 - Changing your mindset 1:02:43 - We’ve joined a cult 1:08:15 - Our retirement plan 1:15:09 - Family planning 1:20:30 - Real Talk 1:27:43 - Feedback from our audience We can’t wait to connect with you in the next season! In the meantime, if you have any thoughts, ideas, or feedback for us, send us an email at [email protected]. See you in Season 4! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Anastasia Vanderbyl, one half of the YouTube channel Mother The Mountain Farm, takes us behind the scenes of her life as a regenerative farmer and artist in Byron Bay. Alongside her sister Julia, Anastasia has built a thriving online community with nearly 250 million views, sharing their journey of creativity and sustainability on their family farm. In this honest conversation, Anastasia opens up about the challenges of taking over the farm after her father’s sudden passing, the emotional toll it’s taken, and the hope that drives her forward. We explore themes of slow living, the realities of farming, and the importance of staying authentic when sharing our lives online. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jinti Fell is a mother, world traveler, and content creator, who first began documenting her life nearly a decade ago on YouTube. From experiencing a ""dark night of the soul"" to navigating pregnancy outside the medical system, Jinti reveals the pivotal moments that led her to question everything—vanlife and veganism to her evolving identity. She discusses the emotional challenges of motherhood, the impact of her father’s passing, and how she rediscovered her creative spark. Tune in for a deep dive into vulnerability, spiritual awakening, and embracing change. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtu.be/cNbo71k3WU8 Head to DrinkLMNT.com/REROOT to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Matt D'Avella, who opens up about the most painful business decision he’s ever made—firing people he loved. Matt shares how hiring too many people led to losing his spark and ultimately making the tough call to go back to being a solo creator. We also dive into the recent loss of his daughter Daisy, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how he found purpose through minimalism. Tune in for a more casual side of Matt and hear how he navigated life’s toughest moments to rediscover what truly matters. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MhcU_WbZldE 0:00 - intro 3:03 - why returning to YouTube was so emotional 6:07 - returning to work then loosing his daughter 14:13 - advice for navigating depression 19:20 - deciding to have a kids 22:28 - what habits he maintains after all of his experiments 27:32 - making the documentary Minimalism 36:05 - being on camera and starting YouTube 38:42 - perfectionism 41:59 - the birth of Matt’s first child 43:21 - Matt’s childhood and family 50:20 - advice he wished he had received when starting YouTube 54:00 - letting go of his team 1:00:17 - sharing our children online 1:05:56 - navigating comments 1:08:42 - rediscovering minimalism 1:13:34 - starting therapy 1:20:20 - nature vs nurture 1:22:45 - Real Talk 1:26:29 - most terrible memory Connect with Matt D'Avella: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ24N4O0bP7LGLBDvye7oCA www.mattdavella.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’ve made the trip over to Kate Albrecht & Joey Zehr’s house. You may know them better as the duo behind the YouTube channel Mr. Kate, where they take you on a journey through life, style, interior design, and DIY. Kate & Joey open up about taking a pause from the constant hustle and reconnecting with themselves. We dive into topics like health struggles, the pressures of perfectionism, the evolution of their parenting style, and how they inspire their son Moon to embrace his creativity. If we had to sum this conversation up, it’s that you can’t have it all in life. May this episode inspire you to find your balance and embrace life’s ups and downs. 🫶 Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9i6IbsBfbJo 0:00 - intro 3:15 - Kate’s hiding something 6:06 - taking a step back 12:47 - you can’t have it all 20:00 - their inward journey 25:50 - health issues relating to work 31:13 - self expression through fashion 37:31 - delegation and managing teams 46:40 - trauma from first birth 54:37 - trying not to screw up our kids 59:52 - is Hawaii what you wanted it to be 1:03:35 - seeing our Adsense go down 1:06:20 - being the caregiver is traumatic 1:09:50 - putting effort in pays off 1:13:09 - raising a screen free child 1:22:21 - the furniture line 1:28:53 - you have to be delulu 1:35:00 - Real Talk 1:34:34 - Real Talk 1:40:00 - BTS of the name reveal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aloha! 🌺 We’ve landed in beautiful Hawaii to sit down with our first guest on the island, Ellen Fisher from The Ellen Fisher Podcast. Ellen opens up about the profound shift she's undergone in rethinking her online presence. We dive into topics like home birth, her take on smartphones and children, Ellen’s love for debate, homeschooling, and why she’s choosing to earn less money. We also explore the lies we tell ourselves, different parenting styles, and the process of rewiring our subconscious minds. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dLKiKNXjVdM 0:00 - intro 4:05 - early days of social media 13:06 - your first child is the hardest 17:29 - no longer sharing her children online 24:08 - practices Ellen tunes into 28:14 - women in their 30s are having an identity crisis 42:53 - children and sleep 47:56 - finding the strength to have a home birth 58:20 - rewiring your subconscious brain 1:02:45 - homeschooling 1:15:31 - parenting 1:33:37 - Real Talk: it gets emotional 1:48:07 - children and smartphones Watch The Ellen Fisher Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theellenfisherpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by fellow YouTubers Elsa Rhae & Barron. After living in a 13ft trailer for six years, they’re now building their dream home with their own hands. From the challenges of life in the middle of nowhere to the highs and lows of building a YouTube channel, they share their honest and raw experiences with miscarriage, pregnancy, psychedelics, self-worth, and much more. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_LZhNyUBWPw 0:00 - intro 1:59 - take aways from living in a trailer for 6 years 7:15 - Barron’s extroversion 8:00 - staring a YouTube channel 9:35 - thoughts on marriage 10:55 - tears on the first night in the trailer 12:35 - community while living rural 17:55 - slow travel in the trailer 24:57 - spirituality and fear 39:44 - first pregnancy and going through an audit 52:56 - miscarriage in a motel 1:00:34 - preparing for birth 1:07:00 - becoming friends with yourself 1:09:38 - entrepreneurial spirit 1:15:43 - traditional gender roles 1:23:06 - different approaches to parenting 1:27:33 - RealTalk Follow Elsa & Barron's Journey: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRhae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve taken Reroot on the road! Join us from our cozy cabin in Colorado where we sit down with Mike Corey from Fearless and Far, diving deep into fear—its impact, how to navigate it, and why it’s often a liar. We also go into science vs spirituality, how attending Raya & Louis’s wedding showed Mike a different way of existing, and the significance of rites of passage. Mike opens up about the challenges of balance a “normal” life with extreme adventures, his preparation routine, and feeling misunderstood. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/srpHV1jAahA 0:00 - intro 1:55 - coming up against our own beliefs 5:44 - what would your child self think of what you’re doing today 11:44 - tips for when the fear shows up 13:30 - fear is a liar 20:36 - science and spirituality 24:18 - Raya & Louis’s wedding 31:06 - this has been difficult to share 40:00 - hosting retreats 47:32 - rites of passage 54:40 - trusting your gut 58:40 - preparing for the adventures 1:07:26 - fascination with air 1:24:41 - what helps Mike through the craziness 1:27:44 - the battle of living a normal life 1:36:56 - getting out of negative cycles 1:40:30 - dating 1:43:46 - the grossest thing Mike’s eaten 1:51:21 - I had a worm inside my arm 1:58:02 - RealTalk 2:00:33 - still processing this ayahuasca experience 2:23:43 - how Mike would change the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we're joined by Lauren Toyota (hot for food blog). From navigating the complexities of parenting to her shift in mindset during COVID, Lauren shares her experiences with mental health, spiritual growth, and the evolving nature of her relationships. We dive deep into topics like co-parenting, therapy, the pressures of social media, and the challenges of raising a child while staying true to oneself. Plus, Lauren spills the tea on what the internet doesn’t know about her. This episode is an honest exploration of vulnerability, growth, and the messy, beautiful reality of life. 👉 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REROOT at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 👉 Get 25% off your first order: https://ritual.com/eamonandbec Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b-5lum8GauU 0:00 - intro 3:08 - taking SSRIs 4:41 - Lauren’s shift during COVID 7:58 - privilege and spirituality 15:28 - 30 days of delulu 21:40 - constantly feeling like you’re failing as a parent 26:15 - changing her mind on having a child 37:20 - glorifying pregnancy 39:35 - pregnancy is a lonely journey 48:43 - moving to LA 53:18 - taking a step back from business 1:02:40 - convincing Lauren to delete TikTok 1:13:59 - posting about her child online 1:16:33 - being a mom is not hard 1:20:27 - sleep training 1:24:26 - donating Lauren’s eggs to a friend 1:29:40 - challenging gender binary norms 1:37:42 - impact of Lauren’s father passing 1:40:27 - navigating guilt 1:41:13 - what would 2018 Lauren say 1:48:30 - RealTalk 1:55:30 - dating 2:00:34 - Lauren spills the tea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our podcast is deep, but today we’re in the mood to laugh! In this episode, we’re sitting down with a cup of tea and playing a game of Real Talk. While we definitely have our share of laughs in this one, we also get real about our relationship struggles, parenting, and even take a moment to reflect on 2024. Plus, we’re sharing some exciting plans we have coming up for both the podcast and our vlogs. 👉 Take advantage of our exclusive discount code, available for 72 hours after the podcast is published! Use RealTalk20 (or RealTalk10) at checkout. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv3HX2grlVI 0:00 - intro 2:19 - reflecting on 2024 7:45 - we’ve abandoned our parenting style 15:31 - we’re leaving for 2 months 17:30 - we’re vlogging again 20:10 - Eamon’s making music 25:15 - I’m a very sensitive person 27:14 - Eamon loves Post Malone 32:10 - gratitude and rubber pillows 34:20 - Eamon’s changing his name to Post 36:12 - tell us your first email address 37:40 - our most terrible memory 42:30 - this is unforgivable 44:49- Eamon’s bromance 49:53 - belly laughing with Andrew 49:30 - tattoos 55:44 - Eamon saw Bec’s wedding dress 56:15 - acting like our parents 57:44 - regrets 59:41 - I don’t want to be famous 1:02:25 - this makes me angry 1:08:07 - fun facts about Bec 1:16:35 - trying new things 1:17:33 - our thoughts on lying 1:18:41 - the style debate 1:20:55 - fire round Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices