If you're paying attention to what's happening in the world right now, overwhelm isn't a weakness, it's almost inevitable. But here's what most people don't realize: chronic overwhelm doesn't just feel bad. It actively gets in the way of making good decisions, taking meaningful action, and even hearing what your own body is trying to tell you.In this conversation I sit down with coach and author Rachel, whose work focuses on helping people move from paralysis to real impact. We talk about a simple but genuinely useful framework for where your attention is actually going, and why redirecting even a portion of it changes what becomes possible.We also get into listening to your body through personal experimentation rather than following anyone else's rules, how your health stories can either open doors or quietly keep them shut, and a grief ritual Rachel used after losing her husband suddenly that I found quite powerful.Plus, a moment from our farm after the 2011 flood that changed the way my husband, Dave, sees his work as an organic farmer.00:00 The framework that changes where your energy goes01:38 Who is Rachel and what does she actually do03:34 Why caring about everything is making things harder05:31 The one kitchen swap worth starting with06:22 How to hear what your body is really saying08:08 Is that a craving or something else entirely09:02 What's actually working in the world right now12:14 What she did after her husband died suddenly15:10 Two books and the real reason she wrote them16:43 The story you keep telling yourself about your health18:01 When your body stops cooperating and what that means20:28 Using stories to move forward instead of stay stuck23:00 Where to find RachelRachel's free walking meditation is at thefullnessofyourpower.com.Most of us are trying to do right by our health — but the food system, the labels, and the "expert" advice keep moving the goalposts. Green Living Now cuts through the noise with real conversations, practical tools, and the kind of knowledge that actually changes how you live.Host Amy Hartshorn is a green living educator, certified organic farmer, and upcoming TEDx speaker who has spent over 30 years helping people navigate food, toxins, and holistic health — not with fear, but with clarity and a decision-making framework you can actually use.Free Resources & Links📬 Notes from the Rebellion Newsletter (free) — straight talk on clean living, no fluff: https://8c02-amy.systeme.io/2f1bd82c🔬 Take the free Kitchen Toxin Assessment — find out where your biggest exposures actually are: https://tally.so/r/GxrKYe 🍳 Your Nontoxic Kitchen, Reimagined — 5-day reset: https://www.greenlivingnow.com/start-...This podcast is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified health professional for personal medical decisions.