Roots&Rise

18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day and I wanted to share how it can also affect our Mental Wellbeing.

Because our hormones change, many areas of our lives can be affected, some of which are listed below.

✨ Anxiety and increased worry
✨ Low mood and feelings of sadness
✨ Mood swings and irritability
✨ Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
✨ Poor sleep, tiredness and overwhelm
✨ Loss of confidence and feeling unlike yourself

For some, these changes impact relationships, work and everyday life and sometimes you don't realise what's happening to you - which can make it feel like you are going mad! It's important to remember you are not alone, support is available and talking to a healthcare professional can help 💚

You can also join our Community Wellbeing Meetings for support which take place in Finkins Shepshed from 5.30 - 7.30. Our next meeting is 21st October.

It's a non judgemental, safe space where you can enjoy a coffee and cake, a chat or simply just listen to the conversation in the group.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day 🌱💚

Every voice deserves to be heard. Every person deserves to feel supported, and that's what Roots and Rise can support you with.

When we create safe spaces to share, listen and connect, we help break the stigma surrounding mental health and remind one another that we are not alone.

🌿 Sharing our stories can reduce isolation.
🌿 Listening with compassion builds understanding.
🌿 Connecting with others nurtures hope.
🌿 Supporting one another helps our community grow.

You don't have to share your whole story to be heard. Sometimes, simply listening, or showing kindness can make a difference to others.

This World Mental Health Day, let's create a community where conversations are welcomed, experiences are respected, and nobody feels they have to struggle alone.

07/10/2026

Morning all - how are you feeling?

Maybe you are feeling tired, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed ? Or maybe you feeling energised, calm, loved and and on top of things? Or maybe a mix of feelings or somewhere in between - cloudy with sunny intervals.

Life can be tough and we can all carry burdens and mental challenges. You are not alone in that.

So, however you are feeling, you are very welcome to come to tonight’s wellbeing meeting from 5.30 at Finkins cafe in Shepshed Market Place.

Come just as you are - you will be warmly welcomed and looked after.

04/10/2026

Another beautiful sunset tonight and a reminder that our Mental Wellbeing matters, and sometimes the most productive thing we can do is pause.

Here’s to a calmer mind, a lighter heart, and a positive start to the week ahead. 🌿

Roots & Rise Team 🙏

03/10/2026

Come and meet us and say hello - we are at St Bolophs Community Open Day !

29/09/2026

27/09/2026

Sometimes, when things get tough, we can get so caught up in the day-to-day, we forget to look up.

Sometimes, you just need to, take a breath, pause or give yourself a moment to step back and try to see the bigger picture.

Simply looking up and breathing reminds us that difficult moments are just moments.

This picture was taken tonight, an incredible sight in the skies and a reminder that not everything needs to be solved right now 🌿

Roots & Rise Team 🙏

25/09/2026

Great to see some of you at our meeting this week. We repeated an exercise we did when we started in January. People wrote down anonymously some of their challenges, and things they would like help with in future meetings. We collected these our tree and read them out. Here are some of them.

You may recognise some of these in your own lives – they are very common. Although we will each experienced them personally and differently.

It is often so helpful to know you’re not alone in your challenges, and to share and discover things which will help.

Always feel free to message us and of course to come along to one of our meetings. Next one is from 530 on Wednesday Oct 7 in Finkins Cafe. We are here to help and support. We guarantee a warm welcome and a safe and confidential space.

20/09/2026

Sunday Night Reset - are you ready for the week ahead?

📅 Check your plans
🎯 Pick your top 3
🧹 Tidy your space
🍽️ Prepare a few meals
😴 Get a good night’s sleep

What’s one thing you’re doing tonight to make your week easier? We'd love to know 💚

18/09/2026

Come and meet us here - Sat 3rd Oct at St Botolphs Church. Will be lovely to see you.