Clarity on Fire

In case you missed it, last week we announced that we’re taking a podcasting hiatus – for a few reasons, but mostly because Rachel is having a baby later this year!

If you’re new-ish to Clarity on Fire – or have been around for a while but want to introduce new people to us – that gives you an excellent opportunity to catch up on our over-400 episodes.

Buuuut we also know that’s a LOT of content and you might be overwhelmed! 😅 So, we’re making it easy for you (or your friends) to know where to start.

Here’s where we recommend starting if you’re new to Clarity on Fire:

• Before you do anything else, take (or re-take!) the Passion Profile Quiz. It’s designed to help you pinpoint the intersection between your career and passions in a way that LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE ever talks about.

• After that, if you want to dive in to Passion Profiles on a deeper level, sign up for our free on-demand workshop: 3 Steps to Take Your Career from Stuck to Clear, Using Your Passion Profile

• Listen to the podcast episodes we list below (in order, for the biggest impact)!

If you’re new, have fun diving in! And if you’re a longtime fan, we’d love it if you forwarded this to someone who needs a little help getting unstuck and finding direction + fulfillment. ✨

TOP 13 EPISODES FOR MAXIMUM CLARITY

We’ve got SO MANY podcast episodes, it’s hard to pick favorites. But if you’re looking for life and career fulfillment and you need to learn the fundamentals of how to get there, in a way that most people aren’t going to tell you, then look no further than these 13 episodes.

We’ve broken them down by category. Start with whatever category you like, but we recommend listening to the episodes in the order listed, in each section:

Life & Career Direction:

Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)

Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)

Side Chat: Why obsessing over your career doesn’t work (March 2022)

Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career (October 2020)

Side Chat: The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)

Cultivating Intuition & Feminine Energy:

Side Chat: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it’s really fear) (June 2019)

Side Chat: How to actually *do* feminine energy (June 2021)

Side Chat: How to work like a woman (in a world that doesn’t want you to) (April 2018

Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)

Personal Growth Fundamentals:

Side Chat: A deep dive into emotional maturity (February 2023)

Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)

Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)

Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)

ONE MORE BIG THING

Even though we won’t be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching … but we won’t be back with another official coaching enrollment this year!

So, if you’re feeling the urge to work with us 1-on-1, reach out to us directly!

Fill out the form on this page at any time, and we’ll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.

And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It’s a 75-minute coaching session where we’ll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!

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Yes, you read that subject line right — we’re taking another hiatus from the podcast … because one of us is having a baby! 🤰🏼👀

So, without further ado, dive into this special episode where we share …

• ALL the details behind this baby announcement
• Our plans during the hiatus
• When you might hear from us on the podcast again
• And where you can find us in the meantime (because we’ve got new things cooking, in addition to the bun in the oven!)

We’ll still be posting on Instagram occasionally while we’re away, so follow us @clarityonfire if you haven’t yet. You can also follow Rachel personally @racheleast18 and Kristen @whitestorkcoffeeco!

YOU CAN STILL WORK WITH US 1-ON-1 WHILE WE’RE ON HIATUS!

Even though we won’t be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching (until one of us starts maternity leave)!

So, if you’re feeling the urge to work with us, you don’t wait for a nudge!

Feel free to fill out the form on this page at any time, and we’ll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.

And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It’s a 75-minute coaching session where we’ll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!

FOLLOW RACHEL ON SUBSTACK

Rachel started a Substack account! Her newsletter is Half Agony / Half Hope: Content, community, & coaching for women navigating the perils and joys of singledom, dating, and relationships.

Subscribe for FREE for access to new blogs and other fun content, like surprise podcast episodes, as well as to read Forever Alone in written form (and get season 2, when it releases)!

Paid subscribers get access to everything included in the free subscription, PLUS access to the community, where you can post comments and get feedback in the group forum, and join monthly community Zooms with Rachel.

And there’s also a special 1-on-1 coaching subscription! These members receive everything paid subscribers do, as well as six hour-long coaching sessions a year (one every 2 months)!

Explore more and subscribe here!

CHECK OUT KRISTEN’S LATEST VENTURE – WHITE STORK COFFEE!

As you may already know, but definitely learned if you heard this episode, Kristen started another business! It’s called White Stork Coffee, and it’s a coffee & wellness company for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or generally wanting to balance their hormones for optimal health.

She’s offering a limited number of people who fill out this form a totally free (shipping also free!) sample of her soon-to-be-released Fertility Spice Blend.

Plus, get 25% off your first order of coffee here!

And be sure to follow White Stork Coffee on Instagram @whitestorkcoffeeco.

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In the last few years my client Susanne went from having a very normal, run-of-the-mill career to relocating to Italy, renovating a beautiful property, and opening a retreat space (she calls it a “thinker’s residence”) for creative people who long for peace and quiet to work on their most important projects.

Getting to help Susanne take this dream from vision to reality has been a highlight of my last few years as a coach, and I’m so excited to finally get to share her story with all of you!

Listen in to this month’s brand-new interview with a normal person, where Susanne and I get into…

• How she came up with such a big vision for her life, and how long she marinated on it before taking it seriously
• Why she blocked herself from acting on what she wanted for many years
• How she released some of her biggest, most debilitating limitations, and took huge risks (that clearly ended up paying off)
• The many ups and downs of turning her vision into a reality
• And what it’s like now, running a property in Italy for creative people (and how you can stay there!)

Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Susanne’s journey resonated with you!

MORE ABOUT SUSANNE

Spiritually confused, fearful of action and inaction, and utterly confused by life—what it means and how to live it—while maintaining a façade of "functioning" ... this was Susanne’s state of mind a couple of years ago. For way too long she tried to fit in, avoid mistakes, and attempt to act, be, and do what she thought others might find acceptable. Finally, she found the courage to cast off her debilitating fears and pursue what she truly wanted, and go all in on it. She allowed herself to dream—not bigger, but more aligned to who she is. She realized that once she let go of the fear of others' opinions, her life would no longer feel so exhausting. She discovered that she didn’t need to change herself as much as her environment to better suit her, leading her to finally feel happy, fulfilled, and in love with life.

Susanne is the owner of Suflora, a sanctuary for thinkers, creators, and dreamers who want to rediscover their passion, dive deep into their work, and to emerge with something not just completed, but transformed into a masterpiece. Suflora's fully-equipped apartments are designed as your private think-tank, where you can work, cook, eat, rest, and create at your own pace, surrounded by the inspiring beauty of Umbria, Italy.

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Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.

This month we answered questions from two listeners, who both happen to be teachers (but their issues are relevant to all of us)!

• Worry Worm, whose confidence takes a hit whenever her students don’t meet their expected results. Is she bad at what she does, or are the kids slacking off?

• Tired Thriver, an elementary school teacher in her late 20’s who likes a lot of the perks of teaching (predictable schedule, steady pay, job security, great benefits, and summers off to name a few), but who feels mentally and emotionally drained at the end of the work day. She doesn’t necessarily want to have to change careers, but how possible is it for a Thriver to make a demanding job like this work?

Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!

LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT

Side Chat: The top question to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)

Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022) 

Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023) 

Side Chat: Passion Profiles & the Scale of Ambition (October 2021)

Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018)

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It’s the fifth Friday of the month, which means this should be a “bonus book club” episode––it isn’t, but it’s also not NOT a book club episode, either. 🙃😂

During our last book club conversation about Attached with Amanda Johnson – our friend, fellow coach, and all-around expert on attachment theory – we said that we wanted to have Amanda back on the podcast to have an episode devoted completely to the nervous system.

So, that’s what we did!

Amanda is back on the podcast this month to help us explore all facets of the nervous system, using one book in particular to guide the way.

Listen in as we get into…

• What the nervous system actually is, and why it’s SO important to understand your own
• What’s happening in our bodies when we get triggered/scared/excited
• How to heal old, stuck issues that have been plaguing you for years (maybe even your entire life!)
• And soooo much more!

We’re convinced that, at this point, there is NOTHING more important than understanding your nervous system. There’s something all of us can learn in this episode!

And stay tuned until the end of the episode for a VERY generous offer from Amanda. 👀

Leave a comment after you’ve listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.

MORE ABOUT AMANDA

Amanda Johnson is the owner of Heartspark – a heart-centered life coaching and intuitive energy work practice based outside of Boston. Amanda's passion lies in the idea that each of our hearts is guiding the way to our most expansive lives – but that to live from the heart, we need to first get in touch with who we really are, not who we've been told to be. That requires a deep dive into how our emotions and energy are currently showing up, and identifying what shifts can be made to uncover the magic that exists within each of us. It also requires an understanding of how our bodies and minds work, so that we can bring ourselves into balance. 

Through Heartspark, Amanda combines her experience, education and interests (she loves an adhd tangent!) to offer a variety of session types – everything from energy-focused coaching to intuitive visioning to workshops on the nervous system. Amanda has an undergraduate degree in journalism, an MBA from Boston College, and is a Reiki Master and iPEC Certified Life Coach. She believes that all of the answers you are looking for are within you, and that having the support to listen to yourself to find your truth is the way to freedom, evolution and fully enjoying your life experience! Heartspark is dedicated to creating a safe space for anyone with a curiosity about themselves to deeply connect with their soul purpose and unique gifts, and take steps to reach alignment.

You can find her at heartsparksoul.com and on IG @heartsparksoul

And get $100 off of Amanda’s Nervous System Mapping Workshop with code CLARITYONFIRE throughout the entire month of June!

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Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)

Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)

Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)

From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)

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Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?

Then today’s your day, because we’re back (for the third month in a row, lucky you!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮

As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!

Today’s message was SO interesting and on-point, if we do say so ourselves. 👀

After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!

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Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next (April 2024)

Message from the Universe: Resist second-guessing yourself (March 2024)

Message from the Universe: Trust … and all will be revealed (January 2024)

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You know we can’t resist a good Instagram post—and maybe even ruthlessly tearing one apart on the podcast (and having a grand time doing it)!

A friend DM’d us this reel recently from Caroline Middelsdorf, a coach and psychologist, about how your childhood trauma might be covertly influencing your career choices.

Naturally, we decided to dissect our reaction to this theory on the podcast!

So, listen in as we chat about…

• Three major career fields, and the childhood backstory you might have if you ended up in those industries
• How much credence you should give to this theory, and when it might not be impacting you
• Why feeling bored and unstimulated in your job might actually be a sign of health

This one might spark some strong opinions, one way or the other, so come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share your reaction!

LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT

Side Chat: The 8x8x8 Rule … and why we hate it! (March 2024)

Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)

Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)

Side Chat: How to tell if you have career trauma (November 2021)

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You know what I’m tired of?

Neat, tidy stories of success that tie everything in a bow by the end and make life look a little too simple.

To be fair, we’ve published our fair share of stories like that on this podcast! But this year, we’ve made a big effort to showcase “normal person” stories that are very much still unfolding–because when it comes to your actual life, the story is never done. There’s always a new twist, a new drama, or something else you haven’t achieved yet.

Which is why I’m really excited to share my client Sarah’s story with you!

Sarah has been through some major highs and lows in the last year, and the plot twists keep coming. Listen in as Sarah and I get into…

• Working through her fears that she wasn’t capable of making a big career transition
• How we created a list of non-negotiable needs she must get met in a new job (and how she ended up with a job that checked EVERY box)
• How she gave the Universe a deadline about finding a job, and the nail-biting process of trusting that it would come through in time
• The surprise twist that unfolded after she got her ideal job

Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Sarah’s journey resonated with you!

MORE ABOUT SARAH

Sarah's life story is a rich blend of unexpected twists and turns. Spending many of her formative years overseas as an expat, she developed a love of diverse cultures and people, which led her to seek beauty in the world around her. From immersing herself in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry to creating one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards that she sold in West Elm, and even working in media & public relations, she's embraced creative and diverse paths. 

Sarah's career journey has taken her from department and specialty store settings to clinical environments, where she's witnessed the transformative power of self-care. Still, despite her past roles in various industries, Sarah's true passion lies in helping others discover their inner and outer beauty while embracing their true identity and living wholeheartedly. With an all-in commitment to relinquishing control and allowing her faith in God to guide her, Sarah's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate life's uncertainties. So, to anyone feeling weary and overwhelmed, take heart—Sarah's experiences demonstrate that with hope, courage and openness, remarkable transformations are within reach. Dream BIG.

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Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)

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Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.

This month we answered questions from:

• Blue Millennial, who is still only just scraping by financially after 10 years in the working world. The hobby that brings her joy is traveling, but she can’t afford it very often. She doesn’t have the energy to take on a side gig for extra income, and she doesn’t want to switch jobs yet again (which never solves her problems, anyway). How can she possibly improve her life under such confining circumstances?

• Renee, who works in large organization with a pretty rigid hierarchy. Her boss’ boss is rude, condescending, abrasive, and judgmental to almost everyone, Renee included. Except she needs this higher-up to at least kind of like her if she wants to get promoted. How do you build a relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you?

• Maddy, who in recent years has worked on developing her intuition and has gotten better at following nudges and signs. But now she’s wondering, does she need to act on every nudge? How do you tell which intuitive hits are worth acting on, and what might just be shiny objects you’re mistaking for intuition?

Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR COACHING!

If you’re relating a little too hard to this episode – maybe you’re burned out and need a change but can’t imagine how you’d find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own –well, that’s what 1:1 coaching is for!

It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months.

And the best part? You don’t have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.

If that sounds like a massive relief, then let’s chat!

We’re accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, May 3rd.

• We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don’t want to get wait-listed.

• This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.

• We’re offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.

• You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.

Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!

Found us after May 3rd? Fill out the form and we’ll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄

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Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?

Then today’s your day, because we’re back (only a month after our last MFTU episode––surprise!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮

As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!

Today’s message felt kind of feisty, but in a great way.  👀

After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you! And don’t forget…

ONE MORE WEEK TO TALK TO US ABOUT 1:1 COACHING!

If you’re burned out and need a change but can’t imagine how you’d find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own … well, that’s what 1:1 coaching is for!

It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don’t have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.

If that sounds like a massive relief, then let’s chat!

We’re accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until next Friday, May 3!

• We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don’t want to get wait-listed.

• This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.

• We’re offering both 3-month and 6-months options. We’ll walk you through the difference when we have an intro call with you.

• You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.

Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!

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