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In this encouraging episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores how anxiety and past experiences can cause us to expect the worst, even when our lives have changed and we?re better equipped to handle challenges. She encourages listeners to question old beliefs, stop letting past disappointments define future possibilities, and consider a powerful alternative: what if things go better than expected? Through practical mindset shifts, Rachel offers tools for building optimism, challenging fear-based thinking, and opening yourself up to new opportunities.

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In this heartfelt episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel opens up about the tough season she's navigating, including the recent loss of her beloved dog, Jeffrey, and the challenges of settling into a new home. Drawing from her own experience, she shares simple ways to shift your mood during difficult times, including getting outside, moving your body, prioritizing self-care, and finding one beautiful thing to focus on amid the chaos. Rachel reminds listeners that even small intentional actions can make hard days feel a little lighter.

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In this lighthearted episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares ten purchases that have genuinely made her life easier, ranging from practical tools like a blow-dryer brush, home gym equipment, a work-from-home uniform, and an insulated water tumbler to larger investments such as a Delta Sky Club membership, annual vacations, hormone-supporting supplements, and trauma therapy. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes a common theme: reducing daily friction by removing unnecessary decisions, creating systems that support health and productivity, and investing in things that save time, improve well-being, or bring lasting value.

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In this episode, Rachel argues that the biggest obstacle keeping people from pursuing their dreams is not fear of failure itself, but fear of other people witnessing that failure. She explains that most unrealized potential comes from worrying about judgment, rejection, and the opinions of others? whether those opinions are real, imagined, or projected from our own self-criticism. Drawing on personal stories from her career, marriage, family relationships, and parenting, Rach emphasizes that success requires being willing to look foolish, face criticism, and fail publicly.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach tackles the common experience of imposter syndrome, noting that roughly 70% of people will struggle with feeling like a fraud at some point in their lives. Rather than speaking from personal experience, she shares four principles she believes have helped her avoid it. Throughout the episode, Rachel argues that imposter syndrome stems from outsourcing self-worth to other people?s judgments, and she encourages listeners to shift their focus inward, measure progress against their own growth, and recognize that they are not imposters?they are simply people in the ongoing process of becoming.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach explores the idea that positivity is not an innate personality trait but a skill that can be developed through intentional practice. Using the story of her first childbirth, a 52-hour labor that taught her the power of choosing how to respond to difficult circumstances, she argues that while people cannot control many of life?s challenges, they can control their perspective. Rachel explains the science behind negativity bias, cognitive distortions, and the brain?s tendency to focus on threats, emphasizing that thoughts are not facts and that mindfulness can help people separate themselves from unhelpful thinking patterns. She advocates for practical habits such as daily gratitude journaling, regulating self-talk, limiting negative social media influences, and moving the body regularly, citing research suggesting that a significant portion of happiness comes from intentional actions rather than life circumstances. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to view positivity as a daily practice of returning to gratitude, resilience, and hope, even in the midst of hardship, rather than as a form of denial or ?toxic positivity.?

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach explores the concept of intuition and shares five signs she never ignores when making important life decisions. She argues that the body is our most reliable guide, often sensing danger or alignment before the mind can explain it, and encourages listeners to reconnect with their physical and emotional signals through practices like journaling and self-reflection. She also discusses synchronicities as meaningful ?winks? from the universe, the importance of paying attention when situations feel unnecessarily ?clunky,? and how closed doors can often be redirections rather than rejections. Finally, she introduces the ?peace test,? suggesting that a deep sense of calm and alignment is one of the clearest indicators that we are on the right path. Throughout the episode, Rachel blends personal stories, spiritual beliefs, and practical self-development advice to encourage listeners to trust themselves, listen to their intuition, and view setbacks as guidance rather than failure.

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Productivity advice is everywhere these days, but most of it seems designed for people who don't have real-world responsibilities, relationships, families, or limits. In this month's Premium episode, Rachel shares a different approach. Drawing on more than a decade of experience building businesses, writing books, raising four kids, and achieving ambitious goals, she explores what it actually looks like to be productive without sacrificing your wellbeing in the process.

This deep dive covers the difference between being busy and making meaningful progress, how to identify the results that truly matter in your current season, why most people focus on to-do lists instead of outcomes, and the practical framework Rachel uses to turn big goals into achievable steps. Whether you're working toward a career goal, a health goal, a relationship goal, or simply trying to create more alignment in your life, this episode will help you focus your energy where it matters most and build momentum without burnout.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she opens up about her personal experience with perimenopause, hormone imbalances, and the physical and emotional changes she began experiencing in her late 30s, emphasizing how little women are taught about their bodies and hormonal health. She discusses symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, heavy periods, and depression, explaining how she initially mistook these changes for a mental health crisis before discovering through blood work that she had estrogen dominance. Throughout the episode, she encourages women to advocate for themselves by seeking doctors who specialize in women?s hormones and functional medicine, tracking their menstrual cycles, reducing stress, and paying closer attention to nutrition, sleep, and supplementation. Ultimately, she frames these symptoms not as something women should silently endure, but as important signals from the body that deserve attention, support, and compassionate care.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she playfully explores the idea of entering a ?hot era? by investing more intention into personal appearance and self-confidence, arguing that when people feel attractive, they often feel more empowered, energized, and confident in every area of life. Drawing from her own experiences with things like lash extensions, hair extensions, Botox, wardrobe changes, and beauty routines, she emphasizes that these choices are not about pleasing others but about making oneself feel good and worthy of care. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to stop limiting themselves with labels like ?I?m not that kind of girl,? and instead embrace whatever changes?big or small?help them feel more vibrant, confident, and excited about life, whether that means updating their closet, trying a new beauty treatment, or simply highlighting their favorite feature.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach encourages listeners to stop waiting for a future milestone to finally feel fulfilled and instead learn to love their lives in the present by focusing on intentional daily practices rather than external achievements. Using the metaphor of a marathon, she explains that people often obsess over the ?finish line? while ignoring the small moments and consistent effort that make up the journey. Rach argues that long-term happiness comes less from money, success, or relationships and more from mindset, gratitude, and the habits people cultivate each day. She shares five practical ways to ?get your spark back?: embracing possibility and having things to look forward to, romanticizing everyday life through mindfulness and rituals, going on solo ?artist dates? to reconnect with curiosity and creativity, celebrating small wins instead of only major accomplishments, and curating one?s environment and energy by protecting mental space and limiting draining influences like mindless social media use. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes that passion, novelty, and presence are antidotes to feeling stuck or emotionally flat, and that learning to appreciate life as it exists now creates the momentum and energy needed to build an even better future.

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she challenges the idea that adulthood, ambition, or leadership must constantly feel exhausting and argues that a lighter, more intentional life is often built through small daily choices rather than dramatic overhauls. Drawing from her own recent move from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley, she reflects on simplifying her lifestyle and shares nine ?tiny habits? that help her feel more grounded, including starting the day with intention, avoiding her phone in the morning, using the two-minute rule to overcome procrastination, drinking water before coffee, setting a bedtime alarm, moving her body daily, ending the day by noticing what went right, finding moments of laughter, and practicing self-compassion. Ultimately, she emphasizes that meaningful change does not come from perfection or doing everything at once, but from consistently choosing one small habit that brings more ease, presence, and gratitude into everyday life.

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In this edition of Ask Rach, Rachel Hollis responds to two listener questions centered on the challenges of balancing ambition, work, and family. First, she speaks with a single mother of teenagers who feels guilty for spending years focused on building her businesses rather than being fully present with her kids, encouraging her to stop viewing her sacrifices as failures and instead recognize the life and stability she built for her family. Rachel emphasizes that rebuilding connection with teenagers is still possible, but it requires showing up for them on their terms, respecting their individuality, and finding authentic shared experiences rather than forcing emotional conversations. In the second half, she addresses a listener asking about household support systems, openly sharing her own experiences with mothers? helpers, nannies, housekeepers, and delegating responsibilities throughout different seasons of motherhood and entrepreneurship. She argues that seeking help at home should not carry shame, especially for working parents, and reframes hiring support as both practical and empowering, ultimately encouraging listeners to let go of unrealistic expectations and build lives that allow them to focus on what matters most.

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In this experimental, live-recorded episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel experiments with a looser Rach Talk format recorded in her Instagram broadcast channel, mixing personal development advice with casual life updates and pop-culture commentary. In this episode, her main message is that falling off track is inevitable, so people should stop treating failure as proof of who they are and instead build a daily ?reset plan? to help them recover quickly. Using examples from baseball, tennis, journaling, and inner-child visualization, she encourages listeners to identify the emotions that come up when they fail and create small spiritual or grounding practices that meet those emotional needs. The episode then shifts into lighter topics, including the Met Gala, upcoming sequels, Martha Stewart, moving to the Hudson Valley, wanting a dog, debating chickens, and her hopes for Mother?s Day.

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In this live episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast (recorded at RISE Elevate in Chicago), Rachel interviews three women from the RISE community whose lives were transformed by taking action on deeply personal goals. Breanna shares how attending Rise motivated her to reclaim her health, ultimately leading her to lose weight, run a half-marathon while pregnant, and pursue bigger dreams. Liz tells the emotional story of founding Ruby's Rainbow after the birth of her daughter with Down syndrome, growing it from a simple idea into a nonprofit that has awarded over $4 million in scholarships. Cyndi discusses leaving corporate life to build Wanderlust Campus into a nationally recognized business while simultaneously transforming her health and inspiring her children. Throughout the conversation, themes of imposter syndrome, leadership, resilience, and the power of community emerge, as Rachel emphasizes that extraordinary change often begins with small, imperfect steps and the willingness to believe in a bigger vision for your life.

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In this episode, Rachel takes you into one of the most honest conversations she's had yet: what it really means to make a promise, to yourself, to your goals, to the life you say you want.

Inspired by her own story of quitting on herself over and over again before finally figuring out what follow-through actually requires, Rachel walks you through how she completely redefined what a promise means, and how that single shift changed everything. Her health. Her business. The way she shows up for herself every single day.

This isn't a motivational pep talk. It's a framework.

Inside this episode, Rachel shares 5 points of reference that will help you redefine your promises from the ground up so that when you set a goal or build a habit, you're doing it with real clarity, real intention, and a much better shot at actually seeing it through.

And because this work deserves more than just a listen, we've paired this episode with this month's worksheets ? a companion guide designed to help you go deeper on your own and take an honest look at what your current promises actually look like.

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If your business isn?t making the money you thought it would by now, this episode is for you. So many entrepreneurs think they need a new strategy, a better funnel, or the latest marketing trend to finally grow?but most of the time, the real issue is much simpler: they don?t understand the basic ways a business actually makes money.

In today?s episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, I?m breaking down the four core levers that drive revenue in any business?regardless of your industry, audience size, or experience level. We?re talking about how to increase the value of each transaction, how to create more transactions, how to bring customers back more often, and how to stop chasing tactics before you?ve mastered the fundamentals.

Because TikTok Shop, AI tools, and social media trends are just vehicles?the real growth happens when you know which lever to pull and why. If you?ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by inconsistent revenue, this episode will help you stop guessing and start growing with intention.

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In this episode of Ask Rach, Rachel responds to listener questions with a mix of practical advice and motivational ?big sister? guidance, covering topics like managing menopause symptoms, breaking social media addiction, and training for a race. She emphasizes that long-term well-being comes from understanding one?s body and addressing root causes like stress and nutrient deficiencies rather than just symptoms. She also advises replacing unhealthy habits (like excessive phone use) with more fulfilling alternatives and using free resources to learn new skills, framing idle time as an opportunity for personal growth. Overall, the episode blends wellness education with mindset coaching, encouraging listeners to take control of their habits, health, and future through intentional choices and self-awareness.

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This episode features Rachel sharing practical, beginner-friendly advice for starting a running routine, drawn from her own journey from non-athlete to marathon runner. She emphasizes building consistency through simple habits, like choosing a safe route, investing in proper shoes, fueling and recovering correctly, and setting goals such as signing up for a 5K. Ultimately, she frames running as both a physical and mental practice, encouraging listeners to start small, stay consistent, and prove to themselves they can do hard things.

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Your body may have changed, but your glow hasn?t gone anywhere. Whether it?s post-baby, perimenopause, or menopause, so many women wake up one day and think, Wait? who even is this body? In this episode, Rachel is sharing 9 hacks to glow up in the body you have right now. From lighting tricks to style swaps, brows that change your whole face, and posture that instantly boosts confidence, these are small, doable shifts that make a huge difference in how you feel. Backed by science, ancient wisdom, and Rachel?s signature humor, this episode is a reminder that you don?t need a ?new body? to love yourself today, you just need a few hacks to highlight the one you already have.

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In this episode, Rachel reframes the feeling of being ?stuck? as a powerful crossroads rather than a failure, arguing that it often comes from overwhelm and misalignment, especially when people overwork or chase too many directions at once. She encourages listeners to see this season as a privilege that allows for self-reflection and growth rather than survival. She emphasizes that clarity doesn?t come from adding more, but from simplifying and reconnecting with one?s intuition through intentional quiet time, such as brief daily meditation, where individuals can ask for guidance and trust the subtle, nonverbal responses that arise. By learning to listen to this inner voice and act on small next steps, she suggests that people can move forward with greater purpose, peace, and confidence, ultimately transforming uncertainty into a meaningful path forward.

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This replay of Rachel's interview on the The Nikki and Brie Show highlights how success is built through years of persistence, reframing obstacles as necessary growth, and taking consistent action toward personal goals. They also emphasize the importance of self-belief, pursuing passions alongside responsibilities, and creating a life on your own terms.

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In this episode of the premium podcast, Rach argues that the key to a successful morning routine is not copying trendy or extreme habits, but building a personalized system that aligns with one?s current life, goals, and responsibilities. She outlines six essential components: a consistent wake-up time to stabilize energy and reduce mental friction; daily movement to boost mood, focus, and stress management; intentional goal-setting paired with gratitude to reinforce identity and direction; fueling the body through nutrition or habit-stacked health choices; allowing time to get ready in a way that builds confidence; and knowing the most important task to tackle first to carry momentum into the day. Throughout, she emphasizes that consistency and alignment are what drive real change, encouraging listeners to treat their routine as an evolving experiment that supports both their best and hardest days.

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This episode of the RHP features another segment of Ask Rach where Rachel responds to listener questions with a mix of tough love and encouragement, focusing largely on personal growth, resilience, and finding direction. She advises one caller dealing with severe chronic illness to explore alternative healing approaches and the power of mindset when traditional medicine reaches its limits. Another caller, struggling with a lack of identity and motivation after years of prioritizing family and survival, is reassured by Rach that her feelings are common and is guided through reflective exercises to help rediscover purpose and joy. Throughout the episode, Rach underscores that vision and goals are like muscles that must be practiced, encouraging listeners to allow themselves to dream, experiment, and gradually build a more fulfilling life.

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This episode of The RHP features a live conversation between Rachel Hollis and entrepreneur Cassey Ho, recorded at Rise Elevate in Austin, Texas. Cassey shares how she unintentionally built a massive brand from a simple YouTube fitness video into companies like POPFLEX and a Target partnership. She emphasizes that her success came not from strategy but from consistently creating high-quality, passion-driven content and listening closely to her community. The conversation dives into practical entrepreneurship lessons, including the power of storytelling in marketing, the importance of trusting instinct alongside data, and the realities of scaling a business. Cassey also recounts her viral pirouette skort design, the challenges of fast-fashion copycats, and how she turned a frustrating legal battle into an innovative, mission-driven upcycling initiative that empowered other designers and engaged her audience. Throughout, she highlights resilience, creativity, and authenticity as key drivers of growth, encouraging listeners to focus on building something meaningful, adapt to challenges as opportunities, and stay aligned with their purpose rather than chasing trends or external validation.

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This episode of The RHP features a conversation between Rachel and men?s style coach Tanner Guzy about how personal appearance connects to identity, confidence, and relationships. Tanner explains that clothing functions as a form of ?visual language? that not only shapes how others perceive us but also influences how we see ourselves, arguing that many men avoid style out of fear of seeming inauthentic. He introduces the idea that style should reflect internal identity and can help individuals reconnect with purpose, especially during major life transitions such as midlife, career changes, or divorce. Their conversation broadens into themes of personal growth and relationships, suggesting that neglecting appearance can signal deeper disengagement, while intentional effort can strengthen confidence, attraction, and connection. Ultimately, the episode frames style not as vanity but as a practical and creative tool for self-development, encouraging listeners to experiment, align their external expression with their inner identity, and show up more fully in their lives.

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In this episode, Rachel argues that vacations should be intentional experiences that leave people feeling rested, inspired, and fulfilled rather than exhausted. Reflecting on her own upbringing and current lifestyle, she emphasizes the importance of prioritizing travel, and choosing the type of travel deliberately based on personal needs. Rach highlights common mistakes such as traveling with incompatible companions, over-scheduling, and focusing too much on social media instead of being present. She also encourages planning ahead, setting clear priorities with a budget, and saving for desired experiences rather than going into debt. Ultimately, she frames vacations as a reflection of self-worth and an opportunity to create lasting memories and personal growth.

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This episode features Rach answering listener voicemails about relationships, pursuing ideas, and chasing dreams later in life. Her advice focuses on self-respect, realistic thinking, and taking action without overcomplicating things.

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This episode focuses on how adults can intentionally build meaningful friendships, especially when making friends feels harder than it did in childhood. Rachel argues that friendships in adulthood rarely happen by accident and that they require authenticity, initiative, and intentional effort.

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Is there something in your life you already know isn?t working?but you keep trying to make it work anyway?

In this episode, Rachel dives into the psychology behind why we stay stuck in relationships, careers, and situations long after we know they?re wrong. It?s called the sunk cost fallacy, the belief that we should keep investing in something simply because of how much we?ve already put into it.

If you?ve ever struggled to walk away from something that no longer serves you, this honest, tough-love conversation will help you rethink what it really means to let go and why your future might depend on it.

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Rachel Hollis interviews biochemist Jessie Inchauspé ?Glucose Goddess,? who explains that glucose (blood sugar) fuels every cell but large spikes from high-carb or sugary foods can drive inflammation, faster aging, fat storage, cravings, fatigue, mood swings, and worse deep sleep. She shares practical hacks to keep glucose down and achieve overall wellbeing. 

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00:54 Show Introduction

01:41 Guest Backstory

02:46 Glucose Basics Explained

04:56 Too Much Glucose

06:20 Monitor Breakthrough

10:04 What Spikes Do

12:05 Rollercoaster Symptoms

15:00 Simple Glucose Hacks

15:50 Move After Meals

16:47 Eat Veggies First

18:14 Savory Protein Breakfast

20:58 Sugar Timing And Coffee

22:57 Hormones And Perimenopause

25:27 Sugar And Sleep

27:23 Pregnancy Nutrition Science

28:39 Choline and Blood Sugar

29:51 Avoiding Overwhelm

32:06 Handling Pushback

35:53 Hidden Glucose Spikes

37:29 GLP One Reality Check

41:01 Sleep Stress Glucose

42:19 Afternoon Sugar Cravings

44:14 Daily Nonnegotiables

45:30 Results and Wrap Up

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In today deep dive episode Rachel argues that fading motivation isn?t a discipline problem but unconscious ?stories? that drive self-sabotage, often rooted in fixed-mindset messages learned in childhood. Let's figure out your stories and how to break free from the Quit Cycle!

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Rachel Hollis gives a tough-love talk on self-deception?how people perform a version of their lives (especially through social media) to feel significant, but end up emptier because they avoid facing what?s real. She breaks down three common lies (performing growth instead of doing it, living in ?someday,? and performing for an audience) and offers steps to get honest: a reality-check person, a calendar/bank audit, and saying the true thing out loud.

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00:00 Scarcity Mindset & Why ?Faking Abundance? Feels Empty

01:09 Meet Rachel Hollis + Why This Episode Is Tough Love

03:36 The Pattern: Performing Your Life Instead of Living It

06:10 Rachel?s Vertigo Story: When Emotions Show Up in the Body

08:55 You Can?t Fix What You Refuse to Face (Fake It Till You Make It?)

11:13 What Self-Deception Is?and Why Your Brain Does It

14:22 Sawyer, Mirrors, and the Cost of Not Seeing Reality Clearly

19:21 The Quest for Significance: Social Media, Scarcity, and ?Looking Successful?

28:10 3 Types of Self-Deception (Type #1: Performing Growth vs. Real Growth)

30:05 When Self-Help Becomes a Trap: Consuming vs. Actually Growing

32:01 ?Eat Pray Love? Syndrome: Changing Scenery Without Changing Patterns

33:26 Real Work Isn?t Cute: The Uncomfortable, Unseen Healing Process

35:39 Self-Deception #2: Living in ?Someday? Instead of Facing Today

38:35 Self-Deception #3: Performing Your Life for an Audience (Social + AI)

44:07 The Way Through: Ego Deaths, Radical Honesty, and Letting Go of the Facade

46:06 Her Biggest Ego Check: Why ?Girl, Wash Your Face? Was Mostly Luck

50:14 3 Practical Steps to Get Real: Accountability, Audits, and Saying It Out Loud

54:37 Closing Reminder: You?re Human?Choose Truth in One Area This Week

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Fan Fave Replay Original Air Date - December 16, 2024

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Have you ever wondered why so many people give up on their dreams? In this episode, we?re diving into the five biggest reasons people quit?and more importantly, how you can avoid falling into the same traps. Whether it?s fear of failure, lack of support, or feeling stuck when the road gets tough, we?ll unpack the hidden obstacles that hold people back and share actionable advice to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track. If you?ve ever felt like giving up on a goal, this episode is for you. Let?s turn those doubts into determination!

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00:00 Stop Wasting Energy on Naysayers

01:02 Introduction to the Podcast

01:42 Why People Give Up on Their Dreams

02:29 The Power of Tenacity

03:11 Five Reasons People Give Up on Dreams

03:45 Voice of Authority: A Dream Killer

05:00 Rachel's Journey to Becoming an Author

10:57 Self-Publishing Success

19:26 Handling Unsolicited Opinions

25:50 When Someone Else Beats You to It

26:03 Your Unique Story Matters

27:18 Facing the Fear of Competition

27:54 Embracing the Hard Work

30:02 Breaking Down Big Dreams

32:12 Surround Yourself with Dreamers

34:40 The Long Journey to Success

39:47 Turning Short-Term Failures into Long-Term Wins

46:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Special replay from February 10th?s live webinar

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Rachel challenges the idea that motivation is the key to change, arguing that motivation is fleeting and often leads to shame when goals slip, especially when people use harsh self-talk, comparison, or other unhealthy tactics to ?get motivated.? She explains that real progress comes from routines, habits, and ritual?showing up for your life every day in ways that fit your real circumstances, including mid-level days and hard days influenced by stress, hormones, or life seasons.

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00:00 Show Up Every Day (Without Hustle): Aligning With Your Future Self

01:04 Welcome + Intention for a Perspective Shift

02:30 Rachel?s Background: 15 Years of Personal Development Lessons

03:35 Why Goal-Setting Culture Creates Shame (The Motivation Trap)

06:18 Motivation Fades?Build Routines, Habits, and Rituals Instead

08:07 Great Days, Bad Days, and the ?Middle? Where We Get Stuck

12:37 Toxic Motivation Tactics: Self-Hate, Caffeine, and Comparison

17:42 Personal Story: Diet Culture, Binge Cycles, and Why ?It Works? Doesn?t Last

24:27 Business Example: Stop Waiting for the Market?Hope Isn?t a Strategy

27:00 The Red-Things Exercise: You See What You?re Looking For (Choose Your North Star)

30:05 Make Change Automatic: What If Growth Was as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth?

30:55 Your Weird Little Habits: Nose-Blowing, Sleep Positions & Chapstick Rituals

32:46 Why Habits Feel Mandatory: Triggers, Cues & The Power of Habit

34:18 The Framework Starts Here: Stop Relying on Motivation

35:49 Goal Type #1: The ?One Thing? That Changes Everything

38:32 Consistency Beats Intensity: Falling in Love with the Process

40:41 Goal Type #2: Chasing a Feeling in Hard Seasons

42:34 Goal Type #3: ?Future You? Persona + Vision Details

44:31 Perfectionism & Analysis Paralysis: Just Choose a Direction

46:59 Build Systems That Work: Recipes, Experiments & Habit Stacking

53:11 Time Expectations + Environment: The Map, the People, and Momentum

59:34 Find Your Community (Free or Paid) + Final Challenge: Do One Thing This Week

01:02:40 Wrap-Up: You Don?t Need Motivation?You Need a Process

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In this episode of the 'Ask Rach' Rachel answers questions on feeling directionless, financial struggles, and competitive friendships. Rachel provides practical advice on embracing passion, managing finances, and fostering authentic connections.

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00:00 Identifying Toxic Friendships

01:04 Welcome to Ask Rach

02:01 How the Podcast Works

03:45 Angie's Question: Feeling Stuck

05:00 Finding Joy and Purpose

14:10 Financial Struggles and College Costs

27:03 Competitive Female Friendships

38:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel Hollis offers a wealth of practical advice for small business owners on how to increase profitability and scale their ventures. Addressing common challenges such as overworking without increasing profits, and the importance of focusing on profit rather than just revenue, Rachel dives deep into key business concepts.

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00:00 Introduction to Profit Strategies

01:05 Meet Rachel Hollis

01:35 Common Struggles of Business Owners

05:28 The Importance of Profit Over Revenue

06:57 Understanding Gross and Net Revenue

14:45 Real-Life Business Examples

20:32 Maximizing Customer Transactions

29:54 Maximizing Customer Spend

32:00 The Importance of Upselling

33:52 Leadership and Mindset

39:20 Direct Access to Customers

46:51 Financial Clarity for Business Growth

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis delves into the destructive nature of comparing ourselves to others. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she explores why we feel the need to compare and how it often leads to measuring our lives against superficial metrics. Rachel highlights the importance of focusing on our own paths and internal metrics of joy, peace, and fulfillment.

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00:39 Welcome to the Show

01:10 The Death of Joy: Understanding Comparison

01:45 A Childhood Story: The Heartbeat Project

04:24 The Real Issue with Comparison

05:16 Why We Compare Ourselves

07:25 A Personal Anecdote: The Bar Class Experience

12:19 The Problem with Visible Success

14:05 The Cost of Success

17:31 Comparison as Self-Punishment

18:50 Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life

24:51 Dealing with Negative Self-Talk

26:55 Jealousy as a Guide

29:22 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey

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In today's episode, Rachel addresses the common struggle of losing momentum with new goals shortly after setting them, especially at the start of a new year. Instead of focusing solely on the goal, she emphasize the importance of building sustainable systems that can support achieving these goals. Let's figure our your system!

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00:00 The Excitement and Disappointment of New Year Goals

00:39 The Importance of Systems Over Goals

01:57 Defining Your 2026 Vision

03:32 Building Effective Systems for Success

04:41 Recap and Setting Up for February

08:52 Personal Health Journey and System Failures

14:22 Experimentation and Perfectionism in Systems

15:20 Creating Your Personalized System Framework

21:18 Exclusive Content and Community

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into listener questions about challenging relationships and friendships.

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

01:02 Welcome to Ask Rach

02:54 Advice on Unhealthy Relationships

09:08 Dealing with Friendship Issues

19:01 Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care

29:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis addresses the frustration of working hard towards goals without making significant progress. She identifies common pitfalls like self-sabotage disguised as productive activity, goal avoidance, and the allure of potential over commitment.

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00:26 Meet Rachel Hollis: Your Guide to Real Life

01:06 Understanding High Achievers and Their Struggles

01:39 The Origin of Today's Episode

02:38 The Sneaky Trap of Goal Avoidance

05:13 Deferred Courage Syndrome: A Common Pitfall

11:07 The Illusion of Preparation

13:38 Bargaining with Fear: A Dangerous Game

14:35 Motherhood and Personal Goals: Finding Balance

19:17 Addicted to Potential: The Allure of 'Someday'

23:47 The Fear of Failure: Why It Holds You Back

25:52 Building a Supportive Community

27:30 Conclusion: Aligning Actions with Goals

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Original Airdate - July 11th 2025

In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses her personal journey of losing weight during perimenopause. She shares the frustration and challenges she faced, including a major shift in hormones that made her usual fitness and nutrition routines ineffective. Rachel emphasizes the importance of experimentation and finding what works specifically for your body.

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01:18 Personal Struggles and Realizations

01:46 The Turning Point: Getting Real with Myself

02:37 Detailed Breakdown of My Weight Loss Journey

03:04 Podcast Introduction and Disclaimer

04:02 Understanding Perimenopause and Weight Gain

07:51 The Frustration of Unexplained Weight Gain

12:12 Experimenting with Diet and Exercise

22:05 Family Support and Nutritional Guidance

28:18 The Frustration of Dietary Changes

31:46 Introduction to the Slow Carb Diet

33:07 Morning Protein Routine

36:27 Calorie Counting Realizations

40:06 Adjusting to a Strict Nutrition Plan

46:35 The Impact of Anti-Inflammatory Diet

51:42 Experimenting with Nutrition

55:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of financial freedom and practical ways to earn a raise without burning out. She emphasizes setting a clear goal for a raise, having open conversations with managers early on, and improving the quality?not just quantity?of your work.

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00:00 Introduction: Working Smarter, Not Harder

00:57 Welcome to the Show: Life, Real Life

01:37 The Importance of Financial Freedom

03:26 Taking Ownership of Your Financial Future

06:50 Seven Practical Ways to Get a Raise

07:36 Decide That a Raise is Your Goal

14:56 Have the Conversation Early

22:10 Improve How You Work, Not Just How Hard You Work

27:54 Invest in Yourself

30:44 Track Your Wins Like an Athlete

32:23 Expand Your Impact

33:50 Act Like Someone Who Already Earns More

38:26 Conclusion: Set the Intention to Earn More

39:22 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel Hollis addresses the pervasive issue of comparison, emphasizing its detrimental impact on joy and fulfillment. She discusses how societal norms and expectations often trap women into a cycle of achievement that never truly satisfies. Rachel encourages listeners to focus on their internal happiness rather than external milestones and offers several mindset shifts to help break free from the comparison game.

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01:00 Welcome to the Podcast

01:31 The Comparison Trap

03:42 Mindset Shift: Stop Using Milestones as Proof of Happiness

05:53 Personal Anecdote: The Perfect Life Illusion

09:55 Mindset Shift: Embrace Your Own Path

14:24 Mindset Shift: Understand Your Season

19:11 Mindset Shift: Success is Direction, Not Speed

28:46 Mindset Shift: Shrink the Timeline

36:16 Conclusion: Focus on Your Own Journey

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In this episode of the podcast, Rachel Hollis emphasizes that while motivation is fleeting, it's the small, consistent habits that lead to lasting change. She discusses the myth that motivation alone can sustain personal growth and highlights the necessity of creating systems and processes to maintain progress. Rachel introduces three key habits for success: deciding once to reduce decision fatigue, utilizing the minimum effective dose to stay on track even on tough days, and taking action regardless of current feelings.

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01:00 Welcome to the Show: Motivation vs. Momentum

01:40 The Myth of Motivation

03:42 Building Systems for Success

05:23 Three Habits to Transform Your Life

08:22 Habit 1: Decide Once

12:48 Habit 2: Minimum Effective Dose

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30:41 Habit 3: Feelings vs. Actions

38:23 Conclusion: Consistency Over Motivation

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In this bonus episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares the heartfelt and detailed journey of relocating from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley in New York. She discusses her longtime dream of living on a ranch, the unexpected move, and the series of events that led to her decision. Rachel candidly explains the challenges faced in LA, including disliking the city's politics, a remodel gone awry, and the lack of community feeling.

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00:00 Dreams of a Ranch Life

01:06 Welcome to the Podcast

02:31 The Big Move to Hudson Valley

03:32 Life in Los Angeles and Austin

06:07 Challenges with Public and Private Schools

12:58 The Remodel Nightmare

18:48 Reevaluating Life Choices

24:25 Dreaming of a Future in the Country

28:47 Excitement About Moving

29:25 Initial Plans and Considerations

30:07 Exploring Hudson Valley

30:33 School Research and Decisions

33:09 Fast-Tracking the Move

35:49 Convincing the Kids

40:29 Finalizing the Move

47:42 Reflecting on the Journey

51:17 Settling into New York

53:03 Looking Forward

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In this episode, we dive deep into goal setting and the importance of having a clear vision for your life. Learn how to set a specific direction and avoid aimlessness, understand the power of breaking goals into manageable pieces, and discover how to figure out your North Star vision for the next year.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Goal Setting

00:27 Setting Your North Star Vision

00:50 Welcome to the Podcast

01:26 Personal Journey and Early Goals

03:07 The Importance of Goals in Life

04:48 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

07:03 Setting Intentions and Finding Your Why

08:05 Adapting Goal Setting for Everyone

10:29 The Equation for Achieving Goals

13:05 Understanding Your Unique Path

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In this New Year?s special episode, Rachel Hollis dives deeply into her favorite topic?goal setting. Answering listener questions, she covers maintaining motivation after loss, the concept of future self, and breaking through business revenue thresholds.

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00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

00:58 Ask Rach: Goal Setting and Achievements

03:24 Dealing with Grief and Motivation

13:39 Premium Podcast and Coaching Announcements

21:28 Future Self and Visualization

29:01 Entrepreneurship and Breaking Financial Barriers

40:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis delves into the importance of organically developing mentors and elevating one?s social circle to build a life that aligns with personal dreams and aspirations. She explores how to attract individuals who will positively impact your life, even when faced with financial or geographical limitations.

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00:13 The Importance of Elevating Your Circle

00:41 Challenges in Elevating Your Circle

01:15 Welcome to the Show with Rachel Hollis

01:45 The Influence of Your Inner Circle

02:39 Personal Anecdotes and Examples

04:13 The Value of Community and Mentorship

05:59 The Impact of Surrounding Yourself with Success

06:25 A Personal Story of Transformation

09:27 The Power of Seeing What's Possible

13:36 Building a Supportive Circle

17:26 Identifying Your Goals and Vision

21:27 Identifying Your Circle

21:55 Understanding the Distance

22:56 Bringing Value to Relationships

25:01 The Importance of Preparation

30:08 Finding Like-Minded People

35:11 Learning from Mentors

38:24 Implementing Ideas into Action

40:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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