Grounded Through the Gut: What Your Root Chakra Really Craves

with Mindfulness and Gratitude

Author

Peggy Gleason
March 25, 2025

Have you ever wondered if what you eat could do more than nourish your body?

If it could also balance your energy and emotions?

This thought sparked my curiosity and sent me on a journey to explore how food and the body’s energy centers, or chakras, are connected.

Chakras are like energy hubs, each associated with different aspects of our well-being.

When they’re balanced, we feel grounded, confident, and connected.

Life’s stressors—like poor eating habits or emotional overwhelm—can throw them out of alignment, leaving us feeling “off.”

That’s when I began to wonder: What if food could help restore balance?

I started experimenting with simple changes.

Adding vibrant greens to support my heart chakra, grounding root vegetables for stability, and juicy oranges to bring energy to my day.

What I discovered was eye-opening: these mindful choices didn’t just fuel my body; they shifted my energy, brought clarity, and even boosted my mood.

This journey is ongoing, but one thing is clear: food isn’t just nourishment …

It’s energy medicine.

By aligning what we eat with how we want to feel, we can create a deeper sense of balance in our lives.

What about you?

Have you ever noticed how certain foods affect not just your body but your mind and emotions?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Here’s to eating with purpose and finding harmony, one mindful bite at a time.

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Let’s be real—diet culture has failed us. Restrictive plans, crazy exercise routines, and the pressure to be perfect make it nearly impossible to feel good in our own skin.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to be stuck. There’s another way.

📌 Dr. Peggy’s Message:

"You don’t have to figure this out alone. There are answers, and we can help you get to where you need to be—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Always know that you have someone cheering you on."

In this episode, I’m getting personal and talking about something that might surprise you—how what you eat affects your energy, your emotions, and even your sense of stability.

I was recently invited to speak at a summit that dove into energy fields, chakras, and spiritual health.

And honestly?

What really lit me up was when they asked me to speak about how food influences our energy—especially through the root and sacral chakras.

Now, if you’re not super familiar with chakras, don’t worry. I keep it simple!

Think of the root chakra as your foundation—it's all about feeling grounded, safe, and supported.

The sacral chakra is your center for creativity and emotional flow.

“I never realized how much my grab-and-go meals reflected my life at the time—scattered, stressed, and in full-on survival mode.”

Back when I was a single mom and working as a critical care nurse, I was just trying to get through the day.

My food choices?

Totally disconnected. It wasn’t until I started learning about holistic wellness that I saw how my eating habits were affecting more than just my waistline—they were messing with my energy.

In This Episode, I Share:

🍠 Grounding foods that help you feel calm and centered (think root veggies, warm stews, red fruits, and hearty grains)

🧘‍♀️ Simple ways to eat mindfully, like setting your fork down between bites and actually tasting your food

💧 Why hydration and gentle movement are key to keeping your energy flowing

🌍 And how even one deep breath before a meal can help you feel more rooted in your body

“Every time you eat, you’re not just feeding your body—you’re nourishing your energy.”

If you've ever felt scattered or anxious after eating too fast or skipping meals altogether, you’re not alone.

It's a gentle nudge to slow down, tune in, and remember that food is so much more than fuel—it's an act of self-love.

So give it a listen and let’s talk about how you can ground your energy and feel more like yourself again… one mindful bite at a time.Join the Movement

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