The Rachel Martin Podcast

It’s the morning after the Super Bowl of my year—Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival—and I’m reflecting on everything this weekend brought: record numbers, flawless triathlon weather (no fog delay for once!), and a rainy but unforgettable running festival where belief and grit carried us all.

In today’s Monday Motivation, I share what this weekend reminded me: you can’t control the weather, or most of what life throws at you—but you can control your response, your energy, and the way you lead others through it.

I also give you a peek at my next stop—Runningman in Georgia—where I’ll be trading race director duties for cheering, volunteering, and a full dose of Ted Lasso “believe in believe” energy.

Your takeaway for this week: control the controllables. Respond with intention. Take the next best step. Keep showing up with energy you’re proud of.

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Hey everyone—it’s Rachel, and this is your FIO Friday coming to you live from my closet on race week.

Today’s episode is short, real, and straight from the fire. It’s Pumpkinman weekend—my biggest event of the year—and I’ve been running this race behind the scenes all week long. Now it’s go time.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to prepare for something big by zooming out, getting that 30,000-foot “drone view,” and mentally walking through every step before it happens.

I talk about:

• How I prep for race week (and how you can apply the same mindset to your goals)

• What it means to believe in believe

• Why the win isn’t in the plan—it’s in the showing up

Whether you’re at Pumpkinman this weekend or working on your own quiet project behind the scenes, I hope this message gives you the energy to trust the work, believe in yourself, and keep showing up—even when it’s hard.

You can’t lose if you don’t quit.
Let’s go.

It’s race week here in Maine—the tents are going up, the venue is transforming, and my Notes app is officially four swipes long. 🏃‍♀️📋

In this Midweek Move, I’m sharing how I use my first things first motto to stay grounded in the busiest week of the year. Race week is full of moving parts, last-minute to-dos, and unpredictable curveballs—but step by step, piece by piece, it always comes together.

This isn’t just about triathlons or running festivals—it’s about life. Progress doesn’t come from staring at the whole course map. It comes from asking: What has to happen right now?

Your challenge: what’s your race-week move? What’s the one thing you’ve been putting off that, if you did it today, would move you closer to your finish line—whether that’s a goal, a project, or even your first Pumpkinman this weekend?

✨ Remember: you don’t need more time, you need to figure it out. Let’s cross this finish line together.

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It’s Labor Day and race week—my version of the Super Bowl! In this Monday Motivation, I’m sharing the energy, excitement, and belief that fuel the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival. Just like I believe in every one of our athletes, I want you to believe in believe this week.

Whether you’ve already taken a bold first step toward your dream or you’re still waiting on the starting line, today’s the day to take that next stride. Think of this week as your own race week—prep, show up, and give it everything you’ve got.

I’ll see you at the start line, the finish line, and every step in between. Let’s make this week one to remember.

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It’s the end of August, and I’m heading straight into my biggest weekend of the year—the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival here in South Berwick, Maine. But before the chaos of early mornings, logistics, and cheering on a thousand athletes, I want to invite you to rethink your weekend.

What if your Saturday morning coffee wasn’t just recovery time, but your personal runway to launch a dream? In this episode, I share how The FIO Mindset—a book that started at my kitchen table between loads of laundry—came to life one chapter at a time.

You don’t need more time. You don’t need a perfect moment. You just need to start where you are—with ten minutes, one sticky note, or one bold move.

Because the right time is rarely calm and quiet—it’s usually messy, busy, and exactly when your future needs you to show up.

So let’s make this weekend the one where you stop waiting and start.

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We’ve all heard the phrase: “Good things come to those who wait.” But here’s the problem—it’s a lie that keeps too many people stuck, waiting for the perfect Monday, the perfect New Year, or the perfect moment that never comes.

In this Midweek Move, Rachel flips that old saying on its head and reminds you that momentum doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from action. Whether it’s a five-minute walk, lifting a single weight, or making that one call you’ve been putting off, small steps are what create the big shifts.

This week, your challenge is simple: choose one thing you’ve been waiting on, and take action today. No more waiting. No more “someday.” Just movement.

Because the good things? They don’t come to those who wait.
They come to those who do.

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This week tested every ounce of my Figure It Out mindset.

Medical things, party hosting, and my biggest race of the year — all colliding at once.

In this raw and real episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic weeks of my year and share how I stopped the spiral before it swallowed me. I walk you through:

• The exact question I asked myself to stay in motion

• How I removed emotion from the chaos

• My daily “catastrophe filter” (yes, it’s a thing)

• Why controlling the controllables saved me

• And how you can flip overwhelm into calm clarity — even when your face hurts and your inbox is exploding.

If you’ve ever felt like everything hit at once — this episode is for you.

🎧 Plus: I share my simple 3-part FIO Filter that helps me move forward no matter what.

This one’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing what matters — with clear eyes and a steady hand.

Keep pushing. Keep figuring it out. 💥

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It’s Wednesday, August 20st, and Rachel is popping in with the midweek motivation you didn’t know you needed.

When life feels like it’s moving at 100 mph—events, deadlines, sinus infections (yep), parties, and all the things—this one simple strategy can keep you grounded and making progress: time chunking.

In this short but powerful episode, Rachel shares how to silence distractions, focus your energy, and control the controllables—especially when the chaos is real and the to-do list is a mile long.

🎯 You’ll walk away with one clear move:

Lock in for 15 focused minutes. Do what matters. Let the rest wait.

Got a bold move of your own this week? DM Rachel or reply to this episode—she wants to hear how you’re figuring it out.

Let’s finish this week strong.
Keep pushing. Keep figuring it out. 💥

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This Monday Motivation isn’t a pep talk—it’s a power move.

If you’ve been overthinking, hesitating, or waiting for the “right time,” this is your sign to stop planning and start moving. In this episode, I share the simplest tool that has flipped stuck days into momentum-fueled wins: the 10-minute timer.

You’ll learn:
⚡ Why readiness is a byproduct, not a prerequisite
⚡ How to use the 10-Minute Sprint to unlock focus and clarity
⚡ The FIO Flip that turns anxiety into action—instantly
⚡ And why confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes because of it

Set the timer. Make the move. Then message me the word “DONE.”
That’s the FIO Mindset.

Keep pushing and keep figuring it out!

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Whether it’s the hill you’re running or the one life throws at you, the win isn’t about how you got to the top — it’s that you got there.

In this FIO Friday, I share a real-life run where fear started whispering all the usual suspects: You’re slowing down… You’re not strong enough… Who are you to think you can do this again?

Instead of letting it freeze me, I used my Flip It Method from The FIO Mindset:

1. Name it — acknowledge the fear for what it is.

2. Claim it — decide you’re in charge, not the fear.

3. Flip it — turn that fear into fuel for forward motion.

You’ll hear how pivoting midway is pivotal, why failure is just data, and how to give yourself permission to change the route while staying committed to the destination.

Your bold move this week? Find your hill, run the Flip It Method through it, and make it to the top your way.

Because you don’t need more time.
You just need to figure it out.

Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e