We're Eamon & Bec! We’ve cultivated a community of 1M+ on YouTube, created Habit, and most importantly became new parents to Frankie Lee. Our lives have changed...
Jinti Fell’s Journey from Vanlife to Quitting Veganism and Navigating a Dark Night of the Soul
Jinti Fell is a mother, world traveler, and content creator, who first began documenting her life nearly a decade ago on YouTube. From experiencing a ""dark night of the soul"" to navigating pregnancy outside the medical system, Jinti reveals the pivotal moments that led her to question everything—vanlife and veganism to her evolving identity. She discusses the emotional challenges of motherhood, the impact of her father’s passing, and how she rediscovered her creative spark. Tune in for a deep dive into vulnerability, spiritual awakening, and embracing change.
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How Matt D'Avella Found His Spark Again
This week, we’re joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Matt D'Avella, who opens up about the most painful business decision he’s ever made—firing people he loved. Matt shares how hiring too many people led to losing his spark and ultimately making the tough call to go back to being a solo creator. We also dive into the recent loss of his daughter Daisy, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how he found purpose through minimalism. Tune in for a more casual side of Matt and hear how he navigated life’s toughest moments to rediscover what truly matters.
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0:00 - intro
3:03 - why returning to YouTube was so emotional
6:07 - returning to work then loosing his daughter
14:13 - advice for navigating depression
19:20 - deciding to have a kids
22:28 - what habits he maintains after all of his experiments
27:32 - making the documentary Minimalism
36:05 - being on camera and starting YouTube
38:42 - perfectionism
41:59 - the birth of Matt’s first child
43:21 - Matt’s childhood and family
50:20 - advice he wished he had received when starting YouTube
54:00 - letting go of his team
1:00:17 - sharing our children online
1:05:56 - navigating comments
1:08:42 - rediscovering minimalism
1:13:34 - starting therapy
1:20:20 - nature vs nurture
1:22:45 - Real Talk
1:26:29 - most terrible memory
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www.mattdavella.com
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Mr. Kate & Joey Zehr on YouTube, Perfectionism, Health Issues & Screen Free Parenting
This week, we’ve made the trip over to Kate Albrecht & Joey Zehr’s house. You may know them better as the duo behind the YouTube channel Mr. Kate, where they take you on a journey through life, style, interior design, and DIY. Kate & Joey open up about taking a pause from the constant hustle and reconnecting with themselves. We dive into topics like health struggles, the pressures of perfectionism, the evolution of their parenting style, and how they inspire their son Moon to embrace his creativity. If we had to sum this conversation up, it’s that you can’t have it all in life. May this episode inspire you to find your balance and embrace life’s ups and downs. 🫶
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0:00 - intro
3:15 - Kate’s hiding something
6:06 - taking a step back
12:47 - you can’t have it all
20:00 - their inward journey
25:50 - health issues relating to work
31:13 - self expression through fashion
37:31 - delegation and managing teams
46:40 - trauma from first birth
54:37 - trying not to screw up our kids
59:52 - is Hawaii what you wanted it to be
1:03:35 - seeing our Adsense go down
1:06:20 - being the caregiver is traumatic
1:09:50 - putting effort in pays off
1:13:09 - raising a screen free child
1:22:21 - the furniture line
1:28:53 - you have to be delulu
1:35:00 - Real Talk
1:34:34 - Real Talk
1:40:00 - BTS of the name reveal
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Why Ellen Fisher's Leaving YouTube and Prioritizing What Matters
Aloha! 🌺 We’ve landed in beautiful Hawaii to sit down with our first guest on the island, Ellen Fisher from The Ellen Fisher Podcast. Ellen opens up about the profound shift she's undergone in rethinking her online presence. We dive into topics like home birth, her take on smartphones and children, Ellen’s love for debate, homeschooling, and why she’s choosing to earn less money. We also explore the lies we tell ourselves, different parenting styles, and the process of rewiring our subconscious minds.
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0:00 - intro
4:05 - early days of social media
13:06 - your first child is the hardest
17:29 - no longer sharing her children online
24:08 - practices Ellen tunes into
28:14 - women in their 30s are having an identity crisis
42:53 - children and sleep
47:56 - finding the strength to have a home birth
58:20 - rewiring your subconscious brain
1:02:45 - homeschooling
1:15:31 - parenting
1:33:37 - Real Talk: it gets emotional
1:48:07 - children and smartphones
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Elsa Rhae & Barron: Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Frugal Living & Gender Roles
This week, we’re joined by fellow YouTubers Elsa Rhae & Barron. After living in a 13ft trailer for six years, they’re now building their dream home with their own hands. From the challenges of life in the middle of nowhere to the highs and lows of building a YouTube channel, they share their honest and raw experiences with miscarriage, pregnancy, psychedelics, self-worth, and much more.
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0:00 - intro
1:59 - take aways from living in a trailer for 6 years
7:15 - Barron’s extroversion
8:00 - staring a YouTube channel
9:35 - thoughts on marriage
10:55 - tears on the first night in the trailer
12:35 - community while living rural
17:55 - slow travel in the trailer
24:57 - spirituality and fear
39:44 - first pregnancy and going through an audit
52:56 - miscarriage in a motel
1:00:34 - preparing for birth
1:07:00 - becoming friends with yourself
1:09:38 - entrepreneurial spirit
1:15:43 - traditional gender roles
1:23:06 - different approaches to parenting
1:27:33 - RealTalk
Follow Elsa & Barron's Journey: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaRhae
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We're Eamon & Bec! We’ve cultivated a community of 1M+ on YouTube, created Habit, and most importantly became new parents to Frankie Lee. Our lives have changed immensely in these past few years but through it all, our roots have deepened.
While we've always shown up authentically online, there’s so much more of us that we want to share with our community. Reroot is a safe space where we explore the essence of who we are as individuals. As seekers of community, we hope this podcast continues to be an extension of our mission to foster open, healthy conversations.
Connect with us on Instagram: @rerootpod and @eamonandbec.
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