Rachel reflects on the chapter in Relentless Joy where she shares her desire to settle down and find a life partner, realizing that sometimes the things we're searching for come when we least expect them. Having found the person she's waited for, she emphasizes the importance of being whole and ready to contribute to a relationship, highlighting that marriage is hard work, but worth it. 

She also urges listeners to overcome imposter syndrome and put their creations out into the world. She reminds us that our ideas and desires are there for a reason and encourages us to seize the opportunity and not wait for the perfect time. 

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Table Talk Thursday, the book talks these behind the scenes episodes originate from, came about because of this chapter in Relentless Joy.

In this episode, Rachel delves into the deep emotional connection she has with her father's table. Rachel and Natasha engage in a heartfelt conversation about the importance of forgiveness and the transformative power it holds within family dynamics. They reflect on the idea of granting our ancestors the gift of moving beyond familial grievances, embracing forgiveness as a means to heal wounds and foster stronger relationships.

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We all feel lonely sometimes, but it's important to trust our intuition, connect with others, and grow through any challenges life throws our way. In this episode, Rachel and Natasha talk about Chapter 10 in Relentless Joy: The Pity Kiddie Pool. Whatever you're going through, acknowledge it, process it, and grow from it. Don't fall into the "pity pool." Instead, swish your feet, leave the pool, and embrace opportunities for growth.

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Rachel delves into the concept of radical vulnerability, revealing how it served as the catalyst for the transformative movement, "I'm Changing the Narrative."

Rachel and Natasha shift gears to address the vital topic of self-care amidst life's relentless pace. They emphasize the significance of prioritizing yourself and offer valuable insights into quick and effective self-care practices.

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Rachel and Natasha delve into the transformative power that lies within each and every one of us—the power to choose a new path, regardless of our past decisions or circumstances.

Throughout the episode, Rachel and Natasha share personal anecdotes and insights, drawing from their own experiences of navigating life's twists and turns. They highlight the importance of self-reflection and introspection as key ingredients in the process of forging a new path.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a beautify story about Rachel and her mom. However, if you have recently lost a loved one, or you don't want to dive into those emotions right now, this is an episode better saved for another time.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

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Natasha asks Rachel to explain the complicated relationship she had with her mom, and Rachel responds with a beautiful story about restoring their relationship. 

Rachel shares the story of the last months of her mother's life, and urges everyone to make amends. "Regret is the nastiest bedfellow," she says, "and it is the most avoidable emotion in our lives."

This is a difficult topic and a hard chapter, but it will spark important conversations, healing, and restored connections.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Listen in as Rachel talks about an incident that took place on her honeymoon, and how someone who was "a noticer" saved her life. Being someone who notices details, who sees more than the surface, who is invested in others is part of living a joy-filled life.

She also reads an excerpt from chapter 3, a story about a red bird chasing her car, and explains the significance of the red bird.

In Relentless Joy, she says, "This book is your invitation from this moment forward to never miss the opportunity to savor the joy in your life. If you did an audit on the worst times of your life and got down to the granular details, I'm willing to bet there was something beautiful. Even in the midst of that pain, I can count all I've lost and it is a lot. Or I can count my joy. The choice is up to me."

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Rachel talks about staying in Ernest Hemingway's house while on safari in Kenya, a gift from her Aunt Karen. She discovered it was the home of a "rad chick" named Martha Gellhorn, a war correspondent who traveled to war zones and covered conflicts for 60 years. 

In this episode, Rachel asks how Martha rectified the polarity of her experiences: to see death and destruction in such an intimate way, etched on the faces of strangers. She says in Relentless Joy, "I thought I was going for a safari. Instead, a gutsy war correspondent reached across history to challenge me to look at the dichotomy of joy and pain in my own life."

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Listen in as Rachel explains what a Joy Start is and why it was so important to add Joy Starts to the book. Natasha shares how she used this concept in her workplace, and early readers share their reactions to what they've read so far.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

Listen in as Rachel talks about some of the friends she wrote about and talks about the power of the stories we tell ourselves. 

"I want to tell stories of overcoming, stories of finding joy in the midst of immense pain, and stories that will inspire people for generations to come," Rachel says. "I want to teach you to tell similar stories too, my friend."

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