In this episode, Rachel Brooks is joined by entrepreneur and mentor Dr. Traci Lynn for a grounded conversation about what it takes to keep going when growth feels slow. They talk about the lessons that come from starting small, rebuilding after setbacks, and staying disciplined when results aren’t showing up yet.

Together they explore the “middle” of the journey—the place where doubt grows louder, confidence dips, and your vision is tested. Through stories of early failures, proof-of-concept, changing environments, and the long stretch between effort and momentum, Rachel and Traci discuss what it means to grow into the woman who can sustain the success she’s building toward. This episode is for the woman who’s been consistent without seeing progress and needs a reminder that slow growth is still growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Why the middle feels like the hardest part

01:00 — Starting with $200 and early lessons

03:00 — Misunderstandings about the process

05:00 — What proof of concept looks like

07:00 — Early influences that shaped identity

09:00 — When consistency works before results appear

11:00 — Choosing sustainability over shortcuts

14:00 — Encouragement that came at the quitting point

17:00 — Why women need support and accountability

20:00 — Physical strength and internal resilience

25:00 — The real cost of growth

31:00 — Knowing when you’ve outgrown your environment

35:00 — Building a life that is sustainable

41:00 — Encouragement for the woman in the middle

Key Takeaways:

• Slow growth is still growth. • Your environment shapes your identity and results. • Consistency builds confidence long before momentum. • Proof of concept matters more than passion alone. • Growth requires becoming the woman who can sustain what you’re asking for.

Quotes: “Before anyone else believes in you, you have to decide that you believe in yourself.”

“If you stay through the middle, you’ll reach the momentum you’ve been working for.”

“Life will meet you at the level you’re willing to commit to.”

Resources:

I Am Enough Reset — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset For the days when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, this 10-minute reset helps you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself so you can move forward with clarity.

Chasing Perfection (Book) — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/chasingperfection If pressure, comparison, or constant striving are keeping you exhausted, this book helps you break those patterns and rebuild from a healthier place.

I Am… Becoming — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming If you’re navigating change or gaining clarity on who you’re becoming, this guided devotional helps you process, reflect, and track your growth.

Connect with Dr. Traci Lynn:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtracilynn

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drtracilynn

Website: https://www.tracilynn.com

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks:

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

If you’ve been feeling “off” lately — not broken, not failing, just quietly disconnected from your own life — this episode is going to speak to you. Today, Rachel Brooks opens up about a season so many women silently walk through: the feeling of being stuck, even when everything looks fine on the outside.

This isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation. It’s about the internal shift that happens when who you’ve been no longer fits who you’re becoming. In this honest, reflective conversation, Rachel unpacks why this happens, what it means, and how to listen to the deeper guidance pulling you forward.

If you’re tired in a way sleep can’t fix… if you’ve outgrown a version of yourself… if you’re craving clarity, direction, or permission to slow down — you’re not alone. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re becoming.

What You’ll Hear

• Why “feeling stuck” is often a sign of inner growth
• The hidden emotional load women carry that leads to burnout
• The tension between who you were and who you’re becoming
• Why clarity doesn’t come from forcing — it comes from honesty
• How to navigate the “messy middle” without blowing up your life
• The truth about limits, identity, and becoming who God created you to be

Timestamps

00:00–04:00 — The quiet heaviness of feeling stuck

04:00–10:00 — When life looks fine but feels misaligned

10:00–15:00 — Two truths: limited + limitless

15:00–20:00 — The pressure women carry and the identity we lose

20:00–27:00 — Why becoming feels messy, raw, and disorienting

27:00–End — The invitation to reset + the next right step

Key Insights

• Feeling stuck is not failure — it’s an internal shift
• You can be limited and limitless at the same time
• Becoming requires honesty, not pressure
• Identity isn’t lost — it’s uncovered
• You are not behind; you are evolving

Quote

“Clarity doesn’t come from forcing. It comes from honesty — and honesty comes when we stop performing our lives and start listening to them.”

Your Next Step in Becoming

I Am Enough Reset (Free) A simple 10-minute reset to quiet the noise and reconnect to yourself when life feels too loud. → https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset

I Am Becoming (6-Week Devotional + Journal) Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from within. → https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Connect with Rachel

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: https://iamrachelbrooks.com

The Confident Woman Podcast

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We talk a lot about confidence here, but today we’re talking about the kind that often gets overlooked: financial confidence — the kind that helps you feel safe, supported, and steady no matter what life throws your way.

In this honest conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with author, CPA, and wealth mentor Tanya Taylor to explore what it really means to steward your money well. From arriving in America at sixteen with $100 to becoming a millionaire by 48, Tanya’s story is one of grit, faith, and radical responsibility. This is a conversation about wisdom, protection, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from having it all together — but from building intentionally.

If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, or a sense of direction with your finances, you’ll want to listen to this one all the way through.

You’ll Hear:

• How to rebuild when life blindsides you
• Why financial confidence is emotional confidence
• The mindset shift that changes everything about money
• The mistake women make that puts them at financial risk
• Why preparation isn’t fear — it’s freedom
• How God uses detours to redirect your purpose
• The truth about long-term protection no one talks about

Timestamps

00:00–04:00 – Tanya’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S. and budgeting $75 a week

04:00–10:00 – The mindset of money: setting goals + building wealth intentionally

10:00–14:00 – From undocumented to Deloitte: creating a career, not just a paycheck

14:00–18:00 – The accident that changed everything — and how God used pain as redirection

18:00–25:00 – Disability, passive income, and the protection women overlook

25:00–30:00 – Safeguarding your income and assets

30:00–38:00 – Finding purpose in the pause + rebuilding from within

38:00–End – Confidence is preparation

Your Next Step in Becoming

I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) A simple, faith-fueled reset to quiet the noise, speak truth over your life, and begin again—from peace, not pressure.

I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional + Journal Experience) Rediscover who you are, realign with who God created you to be, and rebuild from the inside out—through daily devotionals, journaling, and guided reflection.

Connect with Tanya Taylor

Website: growyourwealth10x.com

Instagram: @growyourwealth10x

TEDx Talk: “Dreams to Disability: Protect Yourself from Life’s Curveballs”

Books: Broke to Wealth and Limitations to Limitless

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Have you ever hit a season where everything goes quiet? You’re praying, showing up, doing “all the right things,” yet it feels like God has gone silent. In this week’s episode, Rachel opens up about what it looks like to sit in the stillness, trust the process, and find peace when nothing seems to be moving.

Timestamps:

[0:00–1:30] The quiet season: when you’re doing everything “right” and still can’t hear from God.

[1:30–3:30] Facing the silence between question and answer — how doubt and disappointment start to creep in.

[3:30–5:30] Faith redefined: learning that God’s silence isn’t His absence; He’s working in the unseen.

[5:30–7:30] The danger of rushing the process — why impatience, control, and distraction can uproot what God is planting.

[7:30–9:00] The messy middle: what to do when you’re burned out, tired, and tempted to give up.

[9:00–11:00] How waiting builds real faith — and why silence is often preparation, not punishment.

[11:00–end] A reminder of hope: God hasn’t forgotten you. You’re being refined, rebuilt, and restored for what’s next.

Key Takeaways:

1. God’s silence doesn’t mean He’s absent — it often means He’s preparing you.
2. Waiting is not wasted; it’s where your faith and character grow.
3. If you rush the process, you uproot the progress.
4. Stillness is not punishment — it’s invitation.
5. Trust the unseen; that’s where the roots take hold.

Quotes to Share:

“We often confuse God’s silence with His absence, but He’s still working — especially when it’s quiet.”

“If you dig up the seed because you don’t see growth yet, you kill what was starting to take root.”

“You’re not waiting for God to show up. He’s waiting for you to slow down enough to notice He’s already there.”

Ready to Rebuild in the Silence?

• The I Am Enough Identity Reset → A 10-minute guide to quiet the noise, clear the doubt, and reconnect to God’s truth about who you are.
• Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness and Self-Love → Rachel’s bestselling and award-winning book that dives deeper into learning to surrender control and trust the process.
• I Am… Becoming → A faith-fueled 6-week devotional for women ready to rebuild from within and step boldly into their God-given calling.

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show → iamrachelbrooks.com/support

Connect with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

What happens when you stop living by old labels and start walking in the truth of who God says you are? In this powerful conversation, Rachel Brooks joins Carla Reeves and shares how faith became her foundation for confidence, how she learned to rebuild from the inside out, and what it really looks like to create your own story. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or the pressure to have it all together, this episode will remind you that you already have the power — through faith — to rise, rebuild, and become The Confident Woman you were created to be.

Timestamps:

[0:00–4:00] Confidence isn’t something you find — it’s something you build through faith. Rachel shares how her journey began in a season of self-doubt and surrender.

[4:00–8:00] Flipping the script on fear and self-doubt. Why what you believe about yourself shapes every part of your life.

[8:00–12:00] Walking away to begin again — the pivotal moment Rachel chose healing, space, and faith over perfection.

[12:00–16:00] People-pleasing, perfectionism, and the hidden cost of living for others. How to trade expectations for freedom.

[16:00–20:00] The power of self-awareness: recognizing the lies, rewriting your truth, and standing firm in your identity.

[20:00–25:00] Faith as confidence: how surrender, resilience, and daily renewal lead to unshakable trust in God’s plan.

[25:00–30:00] Healing through journaling — why “feel, deal, and heal” is the rhythm to rebuild from within.

[30:00–end] Your story is proof that it’s possible. How to create your own story through faith, freedom, and truth.

Key Takeaways:

1. Confidence is faith in action — trusting what you can’t yet see.
2. Your story doesn’t end in the dark; that’s where transformation begins.
3. You can’t rewrite your story while clinging to the old one.
4. Awareness is power — once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
5. Healing happens when you stop running from pain and start inviting God into it.

Quotes to Share:

“Faith is confidence — it’s walking boldly into the unknown, trusting that God is already there.”

“You can’t heal what you won’t feel. To rebuild, you have to feel, deal, and heal.”

“Your pain is not your punishment; it’s your purpose.”

Ready to Rebuild from Within? Start your journey today:

• The I Am Enough Reset — renew your confidence and rediscover your worth.
• Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle — Rachel’s book + tools to release the pressure to be perfect.
• I Am… Becoming — a faith-fueled devotional to grow, heal, and rise with women like you.

Connect with Carla Reeves

• Connect with Carla: carlareeves.com
• Carla’s podcast: Differently

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Do you ever feel torn between where you are and what you know you’re called to do? Maybe you’ve hit success on paper, yet something deep down tells you—you’re made for more.

In this inspiring episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Michelle Rupp, Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of Memorable Results Media, to talk about what it really takes to step out of fear and into your calling with faith, clarity, and confidence.

Together, they unpack how to navigate seasons of transition, reclaim your purpose, and build a mission-driven business that makes an impact.

You’ll discover:

• How to recognize the moment God is calling you into something greater
• Why your gifts and experiences are the roadmap to your purpose
• The truth about confidence—and why clarity and courage must come first
• How to overcome fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
• How to use visibility, PR, and storytelling to amplify your mission

If you’ve ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of something new but can’t quite see the next step—this episode will remind you: you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to say yes.

Key Takeaways

• Purpose is found in reflection—look back at what once brought you joy to see where you’re called next.
• Confidence doesn’t come from achievement; it’s built through obedience and faith.
• Asking for help is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
• Your experiences aren’t wasted; they’re preparation for what’s next.
• You can build a business and life that feel aligned, peaceful, and purpose-filled.

Favorite Quotes

“You may not see it yet, but others can see the greatness in you—let them help you bring it to light.” – Michelle Rupp

“You don’t have to be confident to start; you just have to have the courage to try.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• Download the free I Am… Enough Reset — a 10-minute guide to break free from lies of “not enough” and rest in God’s truth.
• Dive into I Am… Becoming — a guided transformation experience to walk boldly in your purpose.

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show here.

Connect with Michelle Rupp

Website: memorableresultsmedia.com

Instagram: @memorableresultsmedia

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Listen + Subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Do you ever find yourself asking, “Who am I, really?”

In this inspiring conversation, Rachel joins Bridget Aguirre to share her personal journey of discovering true confidence—not through striving, achieving, or doing it all—but through knowing who and whose you are.

Together, they unpack what it means to find peace in identity, freedom in surrender, and purpose in faith. Rachel opens up about the turning point that shifted her from burnout and pressure to rest and confidence rooted in Christ.

If you’ve ever tied your worth to what you produce, how you perform, or what others think, this episode is your reminder that your value isn’t defined by titles, numbers, or perfection. It’s found in your Creator.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + Rachel’s personal journey of striving and burnout

[03:00] The question that changed everything: “Who are you?”

[06:00] Identity, faith, and confidence—how they work together

[09:00] The danger of perfectionism and performing for worth

[11:00] The power of rest and learning to slow down

[13:00] Letting go of comparison and trusting God’s timing

[16:00] Tools for rebuilding your identity and confidence

[18:00] The three pillars: Identity, Faith, and Confidence

[20:00] Final encouragement: You already are enough

Key Takeaways

• True confidence begins with knowing your identity in Christ.
• Perfection and performance are pressure—peace comes from surrender.
• Your worth isn’t based on what you do, but on who God says you are.
• Seasons of rest are not wasted—they’re where clarity and confidence grow.
• Confidence, faith, and identity work together as the foundation of your purpose.

Favorite Quotes

“Confidence isn’t about having it all together—it’s about trusting the One who holds it all together.”

You’re not what you do. You’re not your past. Your worth is unshakable when your identity is anchored in Christ.”

“We are human beings, not human doers. Rest is not weakness—it’s where strength begins.”

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• The Identity Reset – A 10-minute guide to break free from lies of “not enough” and rest in God’s truth. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
• I Am… Becoming – A guided transformation experience to release what’s been holding you back and walk boldly in confidence. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show → iamrachelbrooks.com/support

Connect with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks

Listen + Subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like your skin tells a story you didn’t choose? Breakouts, inflammation, fatigue — they’re not just surface issues. They’re signals from your body, calling for healing from the inside out.

In this powerful conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with Robyn Spangler, functional dietitian and founder of The Clear Skin Lab and Ravi Minerals, to unpack how our skin, hormones, and emotional health are connected.

Together, they dive into the hidden root causes of skin and hormonal struggles — and how restoring confidence begins with caring for your body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you’re battling acne, burnout, or self-doubt, this episode will help you find freedom, clarity, and confidence that shines from within.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + Robyn’s story of struggling with confidence and clear skin

[03:30] Robyn’s journey: from personal health struggles to founding The Clear Skin Lab

[07:00] How stress, hormones, and gut health affect your skin

[11:30] Why healing isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you live

[15:00] The emotional weight of breakouts and the link between confidence and identity

[19:00] Understanding your body’s signals instead of fighting them

[23:30] Root-cause healing: how to balance hormones naturally

[28:00] Why your worth isn’t defined by your reflection

[33:00] The role of grace, rest, and surrender in healing

[37:00] Practical steps for healing from within

[41:00] Healing is possible, and it starts with peace

Key Takeaways

• Healing begins when you stop fixing symptoms and start listening to your body.
• Your skin isn’t your enemy — it’s your body’s messenger.
• Confidence is built through self-compassion, not control.
• Hormonal balance and inner peace are deeply connected.

Favorite Quotes

“Healing your skin starts from within — not just with food, but with how you think, rest, and speak to yourself.” – Robyn Spangler

“You’re being invited to listen, rest, and trust the process.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• The Confidence Reset — a 3-part guided journal and confidence builder to reclaim, rebuild, and restore from the inside out.
• The Identity Reset - a 10-minute guide to lead you back "home" to who you're called and created to be.

Connect with Robyn Spangler

Website: theclearskinlab.com Shop Ravi Minerals: raviminerals.com Instagram: @theclearskinlab

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Listen + Subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Exhaustion isn’t just about lack of sleep—it’s the weight of grief, stress, perfectionism, and the pressure to hold it all together. In this week’s episode, Rachel Brooks shares her own raw experience of waking up exhausted even after “doing everything right.” She reveals why rest goes deeper than eight hours of sleep, how the body signals what the heart is holding, and what it really looks like to release what was never yours to carry.

If you’ve been running on fumes, trying to “push through” but secretly unraveling on the inside, this conversation will meet you right where you are and hand you permission to pause, reset, and refill.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why exhaustion isn’t always physical—it’s also emotional, mental, and spiritual
• How perfectionism and pressure steal rest and keep you stuck
• The role grief, loss, and unspoken expectations play in your daily energy
• Why “self-care” can sometimes mask deeper exhaustion
• Four practical ways to pause and reset when you’re running on empty

Episode Timestamps

• [00:00:00] – Opening: life feels like a blur and exhaustion that sleep can’t fix
• [00:02:00] – Seasons of loss, caregiving, and the weight of keeping it all together
• [00:04:00] – The truth about exhaustion: it’s not just physical
• [00:07:00] – The performance of perfectionism and why it costs more than it gives
• [00:10:00] – Asking hard questions: what am I carrying that isn’t mine?
• [00:14:00] – Mirror moments: being honest about limits and capacity
• [00:19:00] – Practical resets: pausing, naming the real weight, journaling, and permission to rest
• [00:25:00] – Why worth is not tied to productivity
• [00:28:00] – Weekly challenge: choose one pause and notice the shift

Ready to Reset?

• I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) A simple guide to pause, breathe, and realign when life feels heavy. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
• Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle The book that started it all—plus journal prompts, self-love guide, and the 7-Day Fit From Within reset. → iamrachelbrooks.com/chasing-perfection
• I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note devotional experience to help you release what’s been holding you back. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.

Stay connected:

• Listen + subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/play
• Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
• Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

Stress is not just “in your head”—it’s in your body. And the way we carry, suppress, and normalize stress is wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, hormones, and overall health.

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with nurse practitioner and wellness coach Molly McNamee to unpack how stress really impacts women and what it looks like to finally take back control of your body, mind, and health.

If you’ve been running on empty, pushing past burnout, or wondering why your body feels “off” despite your best efforts, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Timestamps

[00:01] Molly’s story: from burnout to holistic healing

[00:05] What stress really does to your body and hormones

[00:09] Understanding the nervous system + why it matters

[00:13] The lies we believe about “pushing through” stress

[00:16] Practical ways to reset and regulate daily

[00:22] The role of faith, presence, and surrender in healing

[00:27] Why women must stop normalizing exhaustion

[00:31] Molly’s advice for reclaiming peace and balance

Key Takeaways

• Stress isn’t weakness—it’s a signal your body is asking for help.
• Nervous system regulation is the foundation for physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Ignoring or pushing through stress only deepens the cycle of burnout.
• Healing begins with small, daily practices that reset and re-anchor you.
• True health is holistic: body, mind, and spirit all connected.

Quotes to Share

“Stress is not weakness—it’s a signal.” – Molly McNamee

“You can’t pour from an empty cup, no matter how strong you are.” – Rachel Brooks

“Your nervous system is the foundation of your health—regulate it, and you’ll transform your life.” – Molly McNamee

Ready for Your Reset?

If stress, exhaustion, and burnout have become your “normal,” it’s time to break the cycle. Start today with the I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset—a free, faith-fueled guide to help you pause, breathe, and realign your heart and mind.

👉 Download your free reset here

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.

Connect with Molly McNamee:

• mollymcnamee.com
• mollymcnamee.com/cortisol
• instagram.com/mfit.workouts

Stay connected:

• Listen + subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/play
• Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
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