In this episode, Rachel invites participants to reconnect with the self-reflection practice from episode two —pausing without judgment to check in with the whole self. This return is intentional, to remind that being here in this moment is not accidental, no matter how it feels. All are shaped by what came before, and all can help shape what comes next. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts, and these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of reflection and a challenge.

In this episode, Rachel introduces “active planning,” a final component of her own annual reflective practices. Active planning goes beyond simple setting of goals and intentions, and asks practicers to take immediate actions to test their plans. The active planning technique builds on other practices, such as MAP time and annual check-in, and gives that gentle nudge to move forward. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts to support the active planning component of this writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a challenge and request.

In this episode, Rachel introduces a component of her own reflective practices, the annual check-in. The annual check-in offers opportunity to process through the year before and prepare for the year ahead. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom and encouragement.

n this episode, Rachel introduces a component of her annual reflective practices, called MAP time, an opportunity to check in around personal mission and how she shows up in the world. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom and encouragement.

In this episode, Rachel talks about three practices that are key to the reflective writing journey, encouraged everyone to engage in the practices over the next two weeks, and provided guidance on each of them. Rachel provides prompts to support the reflective writing journey, these prompts are included in the worksheet available on her website (www.rachelpointer.com/we-write-here). Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom to help everyone receive the most out of the writing journey.

Rachel announced a new podcast series exploring themes of identity, legacy, and future aspirations, with episodes dropping every other week starting December 5th. She emphasized that the series aims to honor past experiences while focusing on present realities and building a new kind of future, acknowledging that the journey may involve discomfort and significant life changes. The podcast will initially be available on Rachel's website before expanding to other podcast platforms.