About

I am.  Susan Webb.  Daughter of a King, daughter of Linda, granddaughter of Patricia & Laura, great granddaughter of Louie & Erma.  I was born in Atwater CA land of the Yokuts, and reside in Mariposa CA land of the Miwoks.

I am a Mother, trauma-informed coach, yoga teacher, retreat leader, and community builder, and the founder of Rising Rooted.

I am on a lifelong journey of self discovery and it is my mission to serve others and guide them down their unique paths of healing, growth, and faith.

// deeper into my journey

Have you ever searched so hard for something that you lost yourself in the process?

That was me—seeking, striving, and running myself ragged, convinced that the next training, certification, or experience would finally fix the broken pieces of my soul.

I did it all:
I trained, I got certified in everything, I hired the best (and the worst) coaches, and I traveled far and wide looking for peace. But instead of clarity, I found debt, heartbreak, and the end of a friendship I thought would last forever.

And then, one ordinary night, everything changed.

I’ll never forget the heavy, suffocating darkness that settled over me as I lay in bed. I couldn’t move. My mind filled with cruel, relentless lies about myself and my family. It felt like I was sinking into that darkness, powerless to fight back.

In my terror, I could only utter one word:

Jesus.

The lies grew louder, almost deafening. But beneath the chaos, I heard a whisper.

“Get up.”

The voice came again: “Get up.”

And so I did. I stood, trembling but obedient. In that instant, the darkness fled.

That moment was a wake-up call. I realized that in all my striving, I had wandered far from God’s path. He wasn’t hiding from me—I had been too busy looking everywhere else to see Him.

That’s when Rising Rooted was born.

To rise, we must first be deeply rooted. For me, that means being grounded in faith and authenticity, even when it’s unpopular or countercultural.

It also means seeing everything I do—my life, my work, my relationships—through a biblical lens.

I’ve closed the doors to my large yoga studios (Fearless Yoga and Rising Rooted) and embraced a simpler, more intentional way of living and teaching. Gone are the days of chasing “woo-woo” trends or trying to be everything to everyone. Today, my focus is on creating an intimate space where faith, healing, and community can flourish.

I still believe in healing from trauma, mindset work, and the value of tools like yoga and breathwork. But I also know these tools are just that—tools. They can never replace the power of prayer or a relationship with God.

It’s my prayer that by sharing my story, I can encourage you to seek God first. Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or you’ve been a Christian for years, there’s always more to discover about His love and grace.

When we root ourselves in Him, we can rise—no matter how broken or lost we feel.

So wherever you are on your journey, know this: You’re not alone. Keep seeking, keep growing, and never stop trusting that God is working in all things for your good.

Let’s rise, rooted in faith, together.