Real stories from real women-- rooted in truth and Rising in purpose... The Worthy Woman|Rooted and Rising is a space for honest conversations, powerful breakthroughs and faith fueled encouragement Hosted by Shalesa Aldrich, this podcast is here to inspire you to go for it, remind you there is hope even in your darkest seasons and encourage you to step fully into the woman God created you to be. Together, we rise into our purpose-- so deeply rooted in who we are that we begin to live like we ...
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Shalesa Aldrich Podcasts

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When Heaven Feels Quiet|Grief, Faith and the Ministry of Presence
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49:14🔔 Trigger Warning: This conversation includes sensitive discussion around miscarriage and infant loss. Please listen with care and know that your story, your grief, and your healing matter. In today’s tender and deeply honest episode, Shalesa sits down with Kelsi Cole—founder of Foreknown Ministries—to talk about the unimaginable pain of infant los…
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From the Trenches to the Truth: My Story of Worthiness
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10:14In this raw and powerful origin episode, I take you back to the moment God whispered, “You’re going to Colorado, and you’re going to help women and children.” It didn’t make sense at the time—I was still struggling, still searching, and far from “ready.” But that whisper became the foundation of everything I’ve built: my healing, my surrender, my b…
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Life After DV|Breaking Cycles & Reclaiming Your Voice with Kristen Faith Sharpe
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33:04Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and financial abuse. Listener discretion is advised. What happens when the life you’ve always known is steeped in dysfunction—and you’re finally brave enough to break the cycle? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kristen Faith Sharpe, founder of Boss Ba…
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God Called ME Before I Believed In Myself|The Voice That Changed Everything
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5:41Seven years ago, I heard God say, “You’re going to move to Colorado and help women and children.” I was still drinking. I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t feel qualified—at all. But His voice was undeniable. And even though I didn’t believe in myself yet, I chose to believe Him. In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of how God called me into s…
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Teen Talks|Bridging the Gap Between Moms and Daughters
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22:53Content Note: This episode includes open conversation around teen mental health and suicide. Please take care while listening and use discretion if this topic is sensitive for you or your family. In this special “Teen Talk” episode, I sit down with my daughter Paige for a raw, real, and often sweet conversation about what life is like for teens tod…
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The Sacred YES|How Retreats Led Me To My Calling
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9:04In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing the retreats that changed everything for me—not because they were perfect, but because they were sacred. From early moments of breaking open to clear visions and divine whispers, each retreat became a turning point. A yes. A deeper calling. And ultimately, the foundation for The Worthy Woman movemen…
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From Financial Abuse to Financial Empowerment|Shari's Worthy Rise
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23:04CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of financial abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault, childhood molestation, rape and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening and step away if needed. In this powerful episode, I sit down with my courageous friend Shari, a woman who has lived through unthinkable pain—and chose to rise any…
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The Lie I Believed|How Alcohol Numbed Me from MY CALLING
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7:46In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m sharing a part of my story I’ve never fully spoken out loud before—the season where alcohol became my comfort, my escape, and eventually, my prison. From wine coolers in middle school to nightly six-packs as a mom of three, I believed the lie that drinking helped me cope. But the truth? It was numbing the very p…
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Worthy Through It All|Motherhood, Healing & Sisterhood with Jen Peterson
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26:00In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with my friend Jen to talk about there real, messy and beautiful parts of motherhood, healing and finding your people. We open up about addiction, navigating hard seasons and the importance of community -- especially for women who feel like they're carrying too much alone! Jen shares encouragemen…
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In this deeply personal first episode, I share the honest journey that led me back to my worth. From chasing perfection and battling fear to surrendering control and choosing obedience. This is the story behind The Worthy Woman|Rooted & Rising. If you have Ever felt like you are not enough, or like you're too much-- you're not alone. YOU were alway…
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