As we settle into the new year, I took some time to reflect on the last. It was a year filled with meaningful milestones, community connections, and personal growth that shaped both my journey and the impact of Rootd.

Major Milestones

Some key 2025 highlights:

Rootd's Reach

Reading thousands of new Rootd reviews reminded me why this work matters. Each review represents someone finding support during their most challenging moments.

Five-star iOS App Store review titled "Best app to help with panic attacks" from user tinky_bell in the Netherlands, praising the emergency button

I started working with more clinicians across the US and Canada offering Rootd to their patients for both wait times between appointments and urgent times of need. This expansion means more people can access help when they need it most.

Five-star App Store review titled "Keeps me so calm." praising an iOS app for anxiety and panic attacks, covering affirmations, journaling, and visualizing

Community Impact

Giving back remained a priority. Sponsoring a community barbecue at a local shelter was a small but meaningful way to support those in our local community who need it most.

Group of volunteers in white aprons serving food at an outdoor community event under a canopy tent

Personal Experiences

I also got to share my voice on various podcasts, attended TED Conferences, Google I/O, and did a Hyrox race. These experiences pushed me outside my comfort zone and reminded me of the importance of continuous learning and personal challenge.

Ania Wysocka seated on a conference panel stage, listening and smiling, with a projection screen showing speaker headshots and name labels behind the panelists

The Power of Community

Community was a huge part of the year, whether that was time with friend groups, tech groups, book club, social impact groups, founder groups, app groups. All filled with people I have learned not to take for granted.

A large group of colleagues posing together outdoors in front of a modern building with dark glass panels
Ania Wysocka posing with two other attendees at the Western Angel Investment Summit 2025, all wearing conference lanyards
Group of guests in red and white outfits gathered under a thatched beach pavilion at night, holding champagne glasses
Ania Wysocka speaking on a panel of four at an event, with a screen reading "Forming Impact" in the background

Gallery

Here are more pictures from my highlights

Ania Wysocka at a podium holding an award at an event stage decorated with silver mirror balls
iOS App Store screenshot showing Rootd: Panic Attacks and Anxiety named App of the Day, with the tagline "Relief from anxiety through cognitive behavioral therapy"
Ania Wysocka and Richard Branson posing with arms raised on an outdoor deck overlooking a tropical coastline
Ania Wysocka speaking at a podium with a microphone, a Rootd app slide projected on screen behind her

Conclusion

The connections made, lessons learned, and lives touched throughout the year serve as powerful reminders of what's possible when purpose meets action.

These experiences reinforced that meaningful work isn't done in isolation. It's built through collaboration, supported by community, and sustained by the people who believe in the mission.

As we move forward into this new year, I'm grateful for every connection made and every lesson learned, and I'm excited to continue building on this foundation. Here's to 2025! And a better upcoming 2026!

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