Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood Through the Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers

Robyn Moreno, a working mom, was burnt out and going through a midlife meltdown. She quit her job and embarked on a 260-day spiritual journey, studying curanderismo and reconnecting with her family and Mexican American culture. This journey helped her understand who she is and how she fits into the world, and she began to root into the person she was meant to be.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Hachette Books

Robyn Moreno, the picture-perfect mom and motivational speaker, seemed to have it all together. However, the truth behind her well-curated social media and appearances was a different story. Burnt out from juggling a demanding career and painful family drama, Robyn found herself in the midst of a midlife meltdown. Seeking salvation, she embarked on a 260-day spiritual journey inspired by an ancient Mexica (Aztec) calendar and the medicine of her Mexican grandmothers, known as curanderismo.

During her journey, Robyn delved into the realm of sustos, soul losses, and ser, her true essence. She reconnected with family members she hadn't spoken to in years, uncovering fantastical stories about her great-grandmother, Mama Natalia, who was a curandera. She also took cooking lessons with a tough but tender-hearted Mexican chef, finding community and joy in hiking. Through dramatic moments with her sisters, mom, husband, and herself, Robyn gained a profound understanding of her identity and her place in the world.

Looking to her past, Robyn began to make decisions about which traditions, medicines, and values to pass on to her daughters and which to leave behind. This introspection led her to root into the person she was meant to be, embracing her Mexican American culture and finding healing in unexpected ways.

Robyn's journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's heritage. It reminds us that even when life throws us unexpected challenges, we have the strength to overcome them and find our true selves.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780306926273