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Your Path to Vibrant Wellness, Step by Step. I went from chronic illness to vibrant health through small, intentional changes—not overnight transformation. Join our community and every other Wednesday I'll share what actually worked, what didn't, and how to make lasting changes that fit your real life. Your wellness journey is already taking root!

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Bliss Point

Why You Can't Stop Eating That Bag of Chips (It's Not Your Fault)

Aug 6, 2025

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7 min read

Why You Can't Stop Eating That Bag of Chips (It's Not Your Fault)

The shocking truth about 'bliss point' engineering and why your cravings aren't a willpower problem

Erica Rice

Leaky Gut Recovery

From the Bathroom Floor to Healing: My Supplement Story

Jul 2, 2025

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7 min read

From the Bathroom Floor to Healing: My Supplement Story

From living on Tums to actually healing - here's exactly what worked for me

Erica Rice

Root Cause Healing

Welcome to Root & Rise: A Journey to Intentional Wellness

May 21, 2025

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5 min read

Welcome to Root & Rise: A Journey to Intentional Wellness

From Daily Pain to Vibrant Health: How Small, Sustainable Changes Transformed My Life—And Can Transform Yours Too

Erica Rice

Hormone Balance

Why You Struggle to Lose Weight (And Keep It Off)

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

Why You Struggle to Lose Weight (And Keep It Off)

What's really happening inside your body— the blood sugar connection you need to understand

Erica Rice

Inflammation

Jun 4, 2025

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10 min read

The Hidden Truth About 'Health' Foods

Why ingredient lists matter more than nutrition labels (and simple swaps to start today)

Erica Rice

Digestive Wellness

Bread Without the Bloat: The Sourdough Solution

Jul 30, 2025

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5 min read

Bread Without the Bloat: The Sourdough Solution

The science, benefits, and beginner tips that changed how I eat bread forever

Erica Rice

January Check-In

Plus a preview of next month's game-changing topic

Erica Rice

Community Support

Your 2026 Wellness Roadmap: Choose Your Starting Point

Jan 7, 2026

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4 min read

Your 2026 Wellness Roadmap: Choose Your Starting Point

One focus area. Real change. Let's do this together.

Erica Rice

Fragrance Free Living

Making the Switch: Fragrance-Free Brands I Actually Use

Dec 17, 2025

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5 min read

Making the Switch: Fragrance-Free Brands I Actually Use

Plus: How long until you'll notice a difference in your body

Erica Rice

Could Fragrance Be Behind Your Unexplained Symptoms?

Dec 3, 2025

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4 min read

Could Fragrance Be Behind Your Unexplained Symptoms?

Why those holiday candles might be causing more harm than you realize

Erica Rice

Clean Living

Making the Switch: Your Non-Toxic Cookware Guide

Nov 19, 2025

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5 min read

Making the Switch: Your Non-Toxic Cookware Guide

The Exact Pans We Use (Plus Your Questions Answered)

Erica Rice

PFAs

Nov 5, 2025

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4 min read

The Hidden Cost of Non-Stick Cookware

What Forever Chemicals Are Doing to Your Gut & Hormones

Erica Rice

Community Support

Oct 29, 2025

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4 min read

Your Wins, Your Questions & What's Next

Monthly check-in + a preview of November's kitchen talk

Erica Rice

The Fun Part: Blood Sugar Balance in Action

Oct 15, 2025

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5 min read

The Fun Part: Blood Sugar Balance in Action

Simple swaps, easy recipes, and yes—you can have dessert

Erica Rice

Hormone Balance

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

Why You Struggle to Lose Weight (And Keep It Off)

What's really happening inside your body— the blood sugar connection you need to understand

Erica Rice

Featured Posts

Why You Can't Stop Eating That Bag of Chips (It's Not Your Fault)

From the Bathroom Floor to Healing: My Supplement Story

Welcome to Root & Rise: A Journey to Intentional Wellness

Why You Struggle to Lose Weight (And Keep It Off)

The Hidden Truth About 'Health' Foods

Bread Without the Bloat: The Sourdough Solution

Archive

January Check-In

Your 2026 Wellness Roadmap: Choose Your Starting Point

Making the Switch: Fragrance-Free Brands I Actually Use

Could Fragrance Be Behind Your Unexplained Symptoms?

Making the Switch: Your Non-Toxic Cookware Guide

The Hidden Cost of Non-Stick Cookware

Your Wins, Your Questions & What's Next

The Fun Part: Blood Sugar Balance in Action

Why You Struggle to Lose Weight (And Keep It Off)

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