The Rachel Martin Podcast

Hey, it’s Rachel — and welcome to your Midweek Move.

This one’s for anyone whose week didn’t go as planned… and needs a reminder that the mess might be the best part.

I’m taking you back to the 2023 Luna Run — an event I poured my heart into. Everything was ready. And then… the skies opened up.

Rain. Wind. Chaos.
It should’ve been a disaster.

But instead? It turned into one of the most unforgettable moments we’ve ever had — complete with a double rainbow that reminded me why I do this work in the first place.

Optimism isn’t ignoring the storm — it’s choosing to ask what it might be showing you.

This episode is about that choice. And how, when things fall apart, they might just be falling into something better.

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What if the moment you’ve been waiting for doesn’t show up until after you say yes?

In this episode, I’m telling the story of how I ran the Boston Marathon as my very first road race — with no structured training, no plan, and no clue what I was doing.

But I said yes anyway.
And that one decision taught me everything I now teach inside the FIO Mindset.

If you're waiting to feel more ready, this is the episode that’ll call you forward.

Because confidence doesn’t come before the move.
It comes because of it.

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Hey there, it’s Rachel, just popping in with your midweek move. Today, I want to give you a tool that can change the way you face challenges: borrowing energy from your future self. Here’s what I mean—picture yourself at the end of the week, celebrating the fact that you did the thing you’ve been putting off. Feel the momentum, the pride, the sense of accomplishment—and then bring that energy back to today. Use it to fuel the step you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’s a big leap or a small move, that action creates belief. So instead of waiting, borrow from the victory that’s already yours.

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Hey there, it’s Rachel — and this week on FIO Friday, I’m sharing a story about two of my favorite words: Keep Pushing.

It’s about a moment during the Race Across America where I was completely drained — physically, emotionally, mentally. I was the navigator, running on an hour of sleep, questioning if I even belonged there. And then… Brad texted me two words that snapped me back into myself:

“Keep pushing.”

This episode isn’t about hustle. It’s about heart.
It’s about what you do when you’re not sure you can keep going — and why you must.

Whether you’re sprinting toward a finish line or just trying to keep the dream alive on a random Tuesday morning, this one’s for you.

🧡 You don’t have to go faster. You just have to not quit.

Hey there, it’s Rachel and it is Wednesday—so you know what that means: time for your Midweek Move.

Today’s move is all about a tiny but powerful shift I call flipping the script. The thoughts you repeat to yourself shape your belief system, and your belief system shapes your actions. If you’ve felt yourself stalling out since Monday, it’s not because you can’t—it’s because of the story you’re telling yourself.

So here’s the reset:

• “I’m too far behind” → “I’m learning and moving forward.”

• “I don’t have the skills” → “I can figure it out.”

Your Midweek Move: find the one thought that’s been holding you back this week and flip it into a belief that fuels you.

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Hey there, it’s Rachel and welcome to your Monday Motivation. Today we’re diving into beliefs—the invisible forces that shape the quality of your life. But here’s the truth: not all beliefs are created equal.

We’ll explore limiting beliefs (the chains that whisper you’re not enough), inherited beliefs (the ones handed down by parents, teachers, or even a single offhand comment years ago), empowering beliefs (the rocket fuel that tells you I can figure it out), and finally—a new category I introduce in my book The FIO Mindset: Launching Beliefs.

A launching belief doesn’t require proof. It’s the spark you borrow in the moment to move forward. It’s how I signed up for the Boston Marathon before ever running a road race. I didn’t have confidence yet—I had a launching belief.

This Monday, I challenge you: don’t wait for confidence. Don’t wait for proof. Name the one thing you’ve been circling around, shrink it down to a bold first step, and take it today. Remember—confidence isn’t the prerequisite, it’s the receipt. Belief is built in motion.

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This week was WILD. I got bit by a scorpion in Georgia (yup, actual scorpion), cheered for 8 hours straight at Runningman in my Sneex, and told Sara Blakely about my book—and she asked where to buy it. 😳🔥

In this FIO Friday episode, I’m unpacking the mindset behind it all:

How you do anything is how you do everything.

From Pumpkinman finish lines to Runningman breakthroughs, from soaking-wet volunteers to finish line hugs—this one’s a story of belief, grit, and showing up even when life stings (literally).

💥 Finish strong. Cheer louder.
Take the step, even with the sting.
And keep FIO’ing your way forward.

🎧 Let’s go.

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This week’s Midweek Move is all about standards. The tiny choices—whether you pick up the piece of trash on the ground, finish what you start, or give your best to a small task—become the blueprint for how you live your life.

I share where I first heard this quote (yep, a Jesse Itzler moment during COVID), how it stuck with me, and why your standards are really your baseline identity. The real question is:

👉 What standards are you setting for yourself?
👉 What do you want your kids, friends, and teammates to see about how you show up?

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks with Pumpkinman followed by Runningman, and I’ll unpack all of that in Friday’s FIO Friday episode. But today, I want you to journal on this: What are the standards I want for my life?

Because when you raise your standards, you raise your life.

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Recorded at 6:10 AM from inside a rental truck in Rome, Georgia, Rachel takes you from the finish lines of Pumpkinman to the start lines of Runningman. This episode dives into why finish lines prove who you are, start lines reveal who you’re becoming, and how belief isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build when you show up. If you’ve been avoiding your own start line, this is your reminder to step forward, even before you feel ready.

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Hey everyone, it’s Rachel, and welcome to your Midweek Move! What a week—it’s been all about recovering from Pumpkinman, but there’s no long pause here. Tomorrow I’m headed to Rome, Georgia, for the third annual Runningman Festival. Picture this: an eight-hour one-mile loop, the world’s biggest sauna, cold plunges, music, breakout sessions, and me on the track high-fiving and cheering for hours.

So today’s message couldn’t be clearer: you need to stack your wins. Wins don’t have to be massive to matter. They’re built one on top of another—tiny steps, small victories, the choices you make every day. Each loop at Runningman is one more win. Each action in your own life is another layer of belief and confidence.

This week, I want you to look back at your own wins—big or small—and celebrate them. Because confidence isn’t built in leaps, it’s built in layers. Where focus goes, energy flows. Focus on what you’ve done, stack it up, and watch your belief grow.

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