Thrive and Rooted

04/15/2026

Did you know your gut thrives on a balance of fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics?

Soluble and insoluble fiber both play a role in digestion, while prebiotics feed the good bacteria and probiotics help replenish it. It all works together. And it all starts with what we eat.

This past Saturday’s Gut Check event was all about keeping it simple and practical.

We talked through gut health in a way that felt easy to understand and actually apply. From fiber rich foods to small everyday swaps, it came back to one thing. What we eat matters.

And we got to experience it, not just talk about it.

A full plant based meal, real conversations, and a space to learn without pressure.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and took something with them.

A special thank you to Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger for sharing her knowledge, and Chef Erica with for preparing such an intentional and nourishing meal.

More workshops and experiences like this are on the way.

04/08/2026

3 days away from our next Powered by Plants 🌱

We’ll be coming together to explore how plant-based foods support prevention, gut health, and everyday wellness through shared knowledge, real conversation, and food you can feel good about.

Seats are limited. Registration closed Saturday, April 4. HOWEVER, as plans shift, a few spots have opened up, so feel free to DM us to request a seat or be added to the waitlist.

📅 April 11 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 Desert West Community Center
6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035

Looking forward to seeing the community and us growing something meaningful.

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04/02/2026

04/02/2026

April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate the simple act of growing food and reconnecting with the earth. 🌱

Healthy plants start with healthy habits, and something as simple as how we water can make a big difference in how our gardens thrive.

At Thrive and Rooted, we believe gardening and nutrition go hand in hand. When we grow food, we deepen our connection to what nourishes our bodies and our communities.

If you’re curious about how plant-based foods support long-term wellness, join us for our next Powered by Plants community class where we explore prevention, gut health, and simple ways to bring more plant-forward meals into everyday life.

📍 Desert West Community Center
6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035
📅 April 11
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Reserve your seat through the link in our bio and come grow with us. 🌿

03/26/2026

There’s something grounding about coming back to the basics… food that supports you, fuels you, and simply makes you feel good.

Join us for our next Powered by Plants session 🌱

This one is all about gut health and how plant-based foods can support your digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

✨ Learn from plant-based dietitian Rhyan Geiger
✨ Enjoy a gut-friendly plant-based meal prepared by Chef Erica Stephens, featuring a chickpea loaf, a nourishing kale side, chocolate mousse, and a refreshing elixir drink
✨ Walk away with simple ideas you can actually use

A warm, nourishing experience centered around foods that help your body feel its best.

Whether you’re plant-curious or already on the path, you’re welcome here.

📍 Desert West Community Center
🗓 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Spots are limited.

Reserve your seat through the link in bio or head to:
www.thriveandrooted.org/rsvp

Come as you are. Leave feeling nourished.

03/24/2026

There’s something powerful about coming together over food that makes you feel good 🌱

Last month, we gathered, learned, tasted, and connected and it reminded us how simple plant-based eating can feel when you’re not doing it alone.

Now we’re doing it again.

Join us for our next Powered by Plants session as we explore gut health, digestion, and how what you eat shapes how you feel day to day, energy to mood.

✨ Free plant-based nutrition class
✨ Teaching by a registered dietitian

✨ Free food for the community by

April 11
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Desert West Community Center
6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035

Whether you’re plant-based, curious, or just looking for a reset, this space is for you.

Come learn, taste, and grow with us.

Reserve your seat through the link in bio or by going directly to www.thriveandrooted.org/rsvp

03/19/2026

One week ago, small hands pressed seeds into the soil. Today they’re reaching for the light.

Beans. Peas. Same care, same space.
Each growing in their own way, in their own time.

There’s something beautiful about that.
Growth doesn’t look the same for everyone. It’s still growth.

This is what happens when we plant with intention 💚

Planting seeds of change and nourishing roots of compassion.

03/18/2026

Planting seeds of curiosity 🌱

This past week Thrive & Rooted spent time with an incredible group of kids at Desert West Community Center teaching them how to grow their own food. Together we planted peas and beans in peat pots and talked about how tiny seeds grow into something nourishing.

Gardening is not just about plants.
It is about patience, care, and discovering that food can come from our own hands.

In just 4 to 7 days, these little pots should begin to sprout. The beginning of something beautiful.

Moments like this remind us why we do this work. Helping the next generation understand where food comes from and how powerful it can be to grow it.

Planting seeds of change.
Nourishing roots of compassion.

03/18/2026

Root into something nourishing 🌱

Join us April 11 from 11:00–12:30 at Desert West Community Center for Powered by Plants - a space to explore plant-based nutrition and gut health, guided by registered dietitian Rhyan Geiger.

We’re creating a moment to learn, connect, and experience food in a way that supports your body with free, hearty plant-based tastings for the community 💚

The time is now to pour into your health. Registration closes soon. Check out the link in our bio.

Desert West Community Center
6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ

10/28/2025

🦋A single flutter can spark a world of change. 🌱

With support from the City of Mesa’s Youth Climate Action Fund (MYCAF), Thrive & Rooted is partnering with Child Crisis Arizona to bring their Butterfly Garden to life — a space where children can connect with nature, learn about sustainability, and watch hope take wing.