Welcome to another episode of From the Heart and another segment of Ask Rachel! In today’s show various listeners call in with a wide variety of questions, and Rachel answers them all from the heart. From lack of sleep, to temper tantrums, and how to navigate miscarriage and loss, a lot of the questions focus on family life and resources that can help. On top of that, Rachel takes questions on how to deal with passive aggressive relationships in your life, steps to starting a business, and how to find a community that resonates with you. Finally, you’ll get a little hint on what’s coming next - especially when it comes to our favorite end of year podcast practices that start next week! 

Tune in for a well rounded episode that will leave you feeling more hopeful. Do you have a question for Rachel? Call her and leave a message at +1 (720) 443 1771.

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Today’s episode is all about winter! Growing up in Sweden, Rachel had a hard time dealing with the darkness and cold so far north. But now, winter has become one of her favorite times of the year. If winter just isn’t your season, this episode will help you embrace, love, and appreciate all that it has to offer. Especially if you suffer from bouts of seasonal sadness, tune in to learn how to best work with your circadian rhythm to release natural hormones that will uplift your life, no matter what is happening outside your door.

Winter is a time for quiet introspection and contemplation - it’s a time to rest and retreat inward. But so many of us try to live our summer lives during these months. No wonder it’s so hard! Rachel shares how her life changes as the cold approaches, from her morning routine involving fresh air and sunlight, to daily activities of cold plunges, and her habits surrounding foraging options, winter crafts, and sacred practices. Tune in to align your life with the seasons, find a connection to nature, and truly embrace the magic that winter has to offer.

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This week’s episode features the return of a very special guest after a long break, Dennis Schoneveld! He is here to update us on life in Sweden, his experience with freebirth, and what it’s like being a dad of two. After talking family it’s onto business, with Dennis sharing what he does for a living, the three exciting projects he’s been working on… and of course, coffee!

It’s a fun episode, that took over 24 hours to record - but that’s life with two kids. Tune in as they answer listener questions, laugh, joke, and make life work - together!

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Today’s episode is another segment of Ask Rachel. Rachel takes three random questions from three different callers - but the questions are all essentially the same. How can you connect to a place of self-worth without all the doing? How can you still feel lovable when you are not productive? How can you find peace without having to prove yourself to the world?

These are big questions - and ones that we all try to work through, no matter where we come from. Today’s episode will give you insight into rest, leaning into the feminine, and finding out who your best self actually is. Do you have a question for Rachel? Call her and leave a message at +1 (720) 443 1771.

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Today’s podcast episode may not be the uplifting, inspirational one you are looking for - but it’s one we all need. It’s a dose of connection, community, and how to pull yourself out of deep, dark holes. Rachel is pondering a big life question we may all be asking ourselves right now: is the world inherently good?

Still in the Maldives, Rachel shares a nagging feeling that she just can’t shake. She has been struggling with how to navigate her own privilege, on top of a fear loop that has been taking hold of her the past few days, all while trying to wrap her head around the state of the world. If you can relate, Rachel shares tips on how to get out of these spirals so that you can be your best self for everyone around you. Tune in for an episode that searches for the light when everything seems dark.

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In today’s episode, Rachel is speaking to you directly from the Maldives! As the first family vacation with Bear, Rachel shares what the day to day life is like on a paradise island, how the baby has been adjusting, and whether she misses life on the beach. Being on vacation with 16 of your family members is always interesting, and she shares how her family dynamics play out before diving deeper into the importance of taking care of the pregnant or postpartum women in our lives.

Tune in for a fun and sunny episode that will remind you that wherever you go - there you are.

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Life with a newborn is beautiful and simple; tiring but gratifying - it is everything all at once! In this episode, Rachel gives an update on life with Bear, his little personality, what her normal day looks like, and her thoughts postpartum. These easygoing days have become one of the most healing times of Rachel’s life, but at the same time, the world is collectively anchored in a place of mourning for mothers in other parts of the world.

Tune in for an episode that will put everything into perspective. It may be a difficult time to be human, but there is so much to be grateful for - if we can move through our days from the heart.

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On this episode of From the Heart, listeners call in with questions for another segment of Ask Rachel. After a little update on family life, Rachel dives in. She answers questions from how to handle shifts in your identity, how best to balance healthy living without becoming obsessive, and how to stay grounded in your purpose no matter what life throws your way.

This episode also features a very beautiful yoga theme, with questions from yoga teachers on how to come back to your practice if you’ve lost sight of your goal, and the best way to build community while remaining authentic to your own heart. It’s an inspirational episode that will remind you of your true purpose. Tune in. Do you have a question for Rachel? Call her and leave a message at +1 (720) 443 1771.

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In this episode, Rachel is speaking to you from her first week of being a lone parent in the house. Dennis now has a full-time job, so Rachel is on her own with the kids. With a big change in routine, things haven’t been going as smoothly as Rachel had hoped for. She shares about the challenging days she’s had as the lone parent, how she’s trying to find her groove, and how through it all, she keeps looking for an adultier adult who is going to step in and help.

This story is a metaphor for everything going on in the world today. We are all looking for someone who is going to step in and stop the suffering. But the only person who can do that is you. If you lose yourself in grief and fear, you will bring that energy into the world. This episode will remind you to stay grounded, to meet yourself where you are, and, if all else fails, to pray.

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The world as we know it was flipped on its head this week. In today’s episode, Rachel talks about the state of it all directly from her heart. In difficult times like this, not only should we keep up with our self-care practices - but it is crucial that we do.

The world is asking something of you: ground yourself. Sometimes that may feel like you’re shying away from the pain, but in reality, that is exactly what is needed. Take care of yourself, anchor your feet on the ground, speak your gratitude out loud - and then service will naturally follow. This episode is an affirmation of love, connectedness, and how to find your unique gift that will help the world.

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