Hey guys! This episode is extra special because I got to sit down with Thomas Douglas, the legendary American country music songwriter. He has written Top 10 Billboard Country hits for Tim McGraw, Collin Raye, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert - some of the BIGGEST country music stars - and he shares his process and how he's spent 30 years writing award winning songs. You are not going to want to miss this one!

---
Do you get my weekly Sunday email? Come join in the fun! https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/
Grab a Start Today Journal: https://thehollisco.com/collections/start-today
Are we friends on YouTube? Let’s catch up! https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos
Follow my journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/
Let’s be workout buddies: https://letsriseapp.com/
Have you heard about the HOTLINE yet? Call (737) 400-4626 to leave a question for Rachel or share your story about the podcast. We can't wait to hear from you!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

280: On Songwriting - with Tom Douglas

From New York Times best-selling author Rachel Hollis comes the ultimate podcast for anyone looking for more joy and purpose in their lives. Featuring candid interviews with top performers in business, media, and lifestyle, as well as deep dives into topics like health and motivation, The Rachel Hollis Podcast has everything you need to level up your life! New episodes premiere every Tuesday and Thursday.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

Relationships

Self-Improvement

Today's podcast features an extensive conversation with Anne Lamott about the transformative power of love in overcoming life's greatest challenges, the journey and struggles of a writing career, and the importance of self-care. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on facing incredulous losses, the significance of love in healing, and how love manifests in various forms to offer support and comfort. She delves into the writing process, combating the inner critic, and the therapeutic role of writing in dealing with personal trauma and difficulties. Throughout, there's a strong emphasis on the necessity of self-love, asking for help when needed, the impact of addiction and recovery on one's life, and the spiritual journey encompassing self-discovery and acceptance.

Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal 

00:00 The Power of Love in Our Darkest Moments

01:33 A Writer's Journey: From Novels to Motherhood and Beyond

05:10 Embracing the Shitty First Draft: A Writer's Salvation

07:08 The Writing Room: Community and Critique in the Creative Process

13:53 Navigating the Challenges of a Writing Career

25:47 Spiritual Practices for a Fulfilling Life

30:57 Asking for Help: A Lesson in Love and Support

35:01 The Turning Point: A Journey to Self-Love

36:45 A New Love Affair with Myself

37:48 Finding Love and Navigating Marriage

39:30 Embracing Age and Rejecting Expiration Dates

42:39 The Power of Writing and Overcoming the Inner Critic

54:38 The Spiritual Journey and Helping Others

59:04 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Community

01:10:35 The New Book: A Deep Dive into Love

Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??

Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626

Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/



To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

594: ANNE LAMOTT on Writing, Healing and Finding Love When you Least Expect It

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel shares her personal journey from being overwhelmed by multiple goals to discovering the power of focused goal setting. She reflects on her early struggles with achieving her dreams and how shifting her strategy to concentrating on one goal at a time significantly changed her results. Rachel shares insights from her career evolution, starting from a wedding and event planner to becoming a successful author and the founder of Start Today. She discusses the importance of writing down goals as if they have already happened, which helped her visualize and achieve them more effectively. Rachel introduces the Start Today journal, explaining its conception from her desire to solve a personal problem and how it evolved into a widely loved tool for goal setting and gratitude practice. She emphasizes that Start Today is more than a journal; it's a practice of ownership over one's life through gratitude, goal setting, and daily actions towards becoming who you want to be.

Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal

00:00 Unlocking the Power of Focus and Goal Setting

00:33 Introducing Rachel Hollis and Her Journey

02:13 The Origin Story of Start Today

04:06 The Turning Point: From Chaos to Clarity

06:15 The Struggle of Achieving Dreams

08:56 The Revelation: Working Smarter, Not Harder

16:31 The Practice: Gratitude and Goal Setting

35:19 Building a Community of Dreamers and Doers

38:34 Conclusion and Invitation to the Next Steps



Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??

Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626

Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/



To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

593: How Journaling Every Morning Changed My Life

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel delves into themes of empowerment, personal ownership, and self-discovery. She begins by emphasizing how crucial it is for individuals, especially women, to realize they possess the power to control their lives. Rachel answers a query from a listener named Storm about dealing with 'birthday blues,' offering personal insights on healing childhood trauma and creating new, positive traditions. Rachel also discusses the significance of short-term focus over long-term planning when feeling overwhelmed, using the analogy of soil replenishment to encourage listeners to focus on self-care and healing as a foundation for future growth. 

00:00 Unlocking Your Inner Power: A Message of Empowerment

03:21 A Journey Through Hormone Health and Personal Discovery

07:57 Addressing Birthday Blues: A Deep Dive into Personal Healing

09:34 Exploring Energy Healing and Inner Child Work

25:17 The Power of Self-Celebration: Taking Charge of Your Birthday

28:16 Reflecting on Childhood Trauma and Healing

29:02 Navigating Trauma with Professional Support

30:30 Creating Personal Birthday Traditions

31:37 A Collective Birthday Song for Storm

33:18 Seeking Clarity and Purpose in Life

37:49 Embracing the Present and Focusing on Today

00:04 Understanding the Power Within and Goal Setting

45:12 Finding Fertility in Life's Fallow Seasons

47:41 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude



Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal

Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??

Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626

Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/



To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

592: ASK RACH | "How Do I Cure My Birthday Blues" "I Don't Know How To Navigate This Next Phase of Life"

This podcast delves into comprehensive health and wellness topics, focusing on the crucial balance between hormones, libido, and overall energy levels. Rachel Hollis shares her personal journey overcoming adrenal fatigue through natural supplements and lifestyle adjustments, emphasizing the often-overlooked aspect of libido changes in women due to hormonal imbalances. Dr. Taz Bhatia highlights the importance of understanding one's body, the role of stress and cortisol in adrenal health, and practical steps for improving well-being through diet, protein intake, and self-care rituals.

00:00 Navigating Libido Changes and Hormonal Health

01:35 The Impact of DHEA on Energy and Well-being

02:52 Understanding Hormone Shifts and Their Effects

06:35 Exploring Adrenal Fatigue and Its Consequences

07:02 Marathon Training and Adrenal Support

08:05 Reflecting on Personal Health and Hormone Levels

12:16 The Power of Blood Work in Understanding Health

16:04 Deep Dive into Lab Results and Hormonal Insights

41:50 Exploring Nutritional Tests and Functional Medicine

42:54 Exploring Energy and Cellular Health

44:12 Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Solutions

45:29 Gut Health and Digestive Support

46:05 Antioxidant Needs for Athletes

46:49 Addressing Toxic Exposure and Detoxification

51:12 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine Approaches

52:36 Creating a Personalized Health Plan

56:18 Navigating Hormonal Imbalances and Self-Care

01:09:06 Postpartum Health and Replenishment

01:18:08 Concluding Thoughts and Resources



Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal

Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??

Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626

Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

591: DR. TAZ is BACK and We're Going Over ALL My Bloodwork LIVE!

This Episode Originally Aired | March 14, 2023

This episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast explores the concept of viewing health as an experiment, emphasizing the importance of trying different nutritional and lifestyle approaches to see what works best for an individual. Rachel shares her personal experiences and struggles with diet, exercise, and body image, including her journey to lose weight and improve her overall well-being.  Rachel discusses the psychological aspects of health, including the effects of body image and self-love on personal wellness. She encourages listeners to find their unique path to health by listening to their bodies, experimenting with different health strategies, and embracing a holistic view of wellness that includes mental, physical, and emotional health.



00:00 Unlocking Personal Health: Experiment and Discover

01:30 The Power of Caffeine and Starting the Day Right

02:10 Embracing Health: Simple Hacks and Fundamental Insights

02:53 Navigating the Overwhelming World of Health Information

04:22 The Universal Challenge of Body Image

16:36 A Deep Dive into Health Measures and Self-Love

24:24 Personal Health Indicators: Skin, Digestion, and Self-Acceptance

30:26 Recognizing Body Changes and Self-Care

31:24 Navigating Shame and Self-Compassion

32:33 Personal Journey with PTSD and Self-Therapy

35:52 Embracing Full Consciousness and Body Awareness

37:02 Practical Health Tips: From Awareness to Action

46:16 The Power of Elimination Diets and Personal Experiments

50:44 Simple Yet Effective Health Hacks: Greens and Water

55:08 Exploring Health as an Experiment

01:00:04 Concluding Thoughts on Health and Self-Care


Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal

Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??

Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626

Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/

 

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

590: Feel Good & Live Well: Healthy Tips for Optimizing Your Body & Mind

The Rachel Hollis Podcast

280: On Songwriting - with Tom Douglas

Download our free app to listen on your phone