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I take a practical approach as I cover a wide variety of topics spanning neuroscience, somatics, special education, self care, my reading obsession and more. Both the home for the "From Root to Crown with Rebe Goebel" podcast and a space for other musings.

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  • Sep 3

The Self-Care Advice That Didn't Work After I Hit Survival Mode (And What Finally Did)

I almost paid $10K for a meditation course before I found what actually worked — it took 30 seconds and cost nothing. No mantra required.

  • Aug 6

5 Tips for Starting a New School Year Right

Many of us (parents and kids alike) are already thinking about the upcoming school year. And if you’re like me and have kids with special needs who receive special education supports at school, you’re also worrying about how to make the transition to a new classroom and teacher as smooth as possible. Fear not. I’ve got you covered.

  • Jul 28

Parenting a Special Needs Kid is Tough

My heart is shattered. And yet, every time I think it can’t get any worse, that it can’t break anymore…it fractures again into even tinier pieces. My whole life right now revolves around helping my youngest through the day. The whole family walks around on anxious eggshells, worried and scared and watching…watching…waiting for the first […]

  • Nov 3, 2025

Setting Boundaries: Pre-Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs

Boundaries is such a trendy word to throw around these days. But, especially if your kiddos have special needs and as we head into the holiday season it's worth having a quick discussion about what they are (and are not). I'll also share my top tips for how to communicate them and then stick to them.

  • Oct 29, 2025

3 Ways to Get "Grounded" (AKA: out of your head)

What the heck is grounding anyway? And which crystals should you choose? Read on to discover what it's all about and my 3 favorite, quick and easy grounding practices.

  • Oct 14, 2025

What I would do immediately given the Special Education cuts at the Department of Education

If you're a mama of a child with special needs like I am, it's stressful regardless of the news coming out of Washington DC these days. But with more and more signs pointing to the dismantling of federal protections for special education, here's what I would tell you to do right now to either get an IEP started to protect the IEP your child already has.

  • Sep 2, 2025

So...where ya been, Rebe?

You might not know, but for the last 15 years I've been heavily involved in the Special Education community, as a parent of children with special needs, as a community organizer, and as the leader of a parent organization here in St Louis County.

  • Apr 13, 2025

Episode 25: Spring Cleaning - Energy Practices and Crystals

In this episode of 'From Root to Crown,' I share the crystals that resonate the most with springtime themes like manifestation, goal setting, and energy cleansing. I also walk you through how to "spring clean" the energy of your home/space, as well as how to create a crystal grid. This episode wraps up with info on how to care for and give your crystals their own spring cleaning.

  • Aug 21, 2024

Episode 11 Crystals: Everything You Need to Know to Start Working with Crystals

Join me in Episode 11 of From Root to Crown as I delve into the enchanting world of crystals. With nearly four years of experience running an online crystal boutique, I love to share my passion and expertise on how crystals can enhance our lives. In this episode, I cover the basics of using crystals, addresses common questions, and provides insights into selecting, caring for, and working with crystals.

  • Aug 6, 2024

Episode 10: And Both. The Power of Allowing Conflicting Feelings to Coexist + BONUS guided meditation

Rebe provides practical steps for processing conflicting emotions, including naming and identifying each emotion, giving oneself the space to feel them, and refraining from creating stories or judgments about the feelings. She also guides listeners through a gentle meditation to help them hold space for conflicting emotions.

  • Jul 29, 2024

Episode 9: Mini Meditation for Rest - Perfect for Bedtime!

Use this mini meditation to support your nervous system as you transition from a busy day to resting at night. This short meditation is perfect to use as you drift off to sleep for the night, or before a power nap.

  • Apr 14, 2024

Episode 8: The Power of Human Design: Embracing Your Unique Blueprint

Have you ever felt like your energy was out of sync with another person? Or wondered why some things come easily for others, but seem really, really hard for you? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people have started to study and understand their Human Design - a system to understand yourself and the world around you (much like Enneagram or Myers-Briggs). In this Episode, I'm joined by Morgan Benson, a Human Design reader and fellow Breathwork Practitioner, to chat about how Human Design and understanding just a few things about ourselves and those around us made a huge difference in the quality of our lives and relationships.