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33: How to Become a #1 Bestselling Author

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.

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The Rachel Hollis Podcast episode dives into the journey of embracing life's changes with joy, purpose, and intentionality, particularly as it pertains to aging. Rachel Hollis, alongside guests from various walks of life and ages, discusses the liberation found in growing older, the importance of self-acceptance, and the richness of wisdom acquired through life's experiences. Featured stories include Tiffani Thiessen discussing aging in the public eye, Sheila Johnson exploring new business ventures post-retirement, and Caroline Baudino encouraging women in their 50s. The episode also tackles broader life lessons on empowerment, financial independence, confronting societal expectations, and the transformative power of embracing one's truth and capabilities. 

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00:00 Embracing Your True Self

01:04 Celebrating Aging with Joy and Wisdom

03:00 Empowerment Through Personal and Historical Struggles

05:21 A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

09:58 Transforming Pain into Purpose

12:37 Overcoming Challenges and Building a Legacy

16:53 The Power of Self-Expression and Reclaiming Identity

24:50 Family Traditions and the Value of Sacred Spaces

26:09 The Grounding Influence of Family

27:10 Navigating Fame and Personal Growth

29:24 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging

36:47 Motherhood, Menopause, and Finding Oneself

44:14 Daily Routines and the Importance of Self-Care



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595: How to Keep Getting Better With Each New Decade! With SHEILA JOHNSON, CARLA HALL, TIFFANI THIESSEN, and CAROLINE BAUDINO | Mastermind Series

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.

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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

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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.

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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



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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



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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



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

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33: How to Become a #1 Bestselling Author

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