I don’t know any woman who won’t be better for listening into this conversation.

I’m so passionate about this topic. It’s one of the reasons I’ve spent years working to write the book I’m working on now.

Our culture has so many harmful messages about our bodies and our beauty.

We are promised oodles of quick fix solutions.

This one is free, easy, small, but deeply powerful for me.

My greatest desire is that more of us would feel more at peace and at home in ourselves.

Press play, then pass it on.

Oh, and I would also be so honored to hear your thoughts on Instagram after you listen, as this is tied into some chapters I’m writing this month. No pressure, but I’m all ears…

@HilaryRushford or HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

Ever see someone at a fab resort you cannot afford? I love a good travel daydream, and heck a good resort! But often I find myself wistful for one day, instead of empowering and inspired for what I can make happen with my budget and family as they are today.

• Visual inspo from my family vacay here
• Ep 18: Three Personalities For Your Dream Itinerary

Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford or HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

In a culture permeated with so much productivity guilt, hustle narrative, so many options, ideas, and opportunities…

My constant undercurrent is to feel guilty that I’m perhaps not working hard enough.

I loathe that this is true! Because I know it’s zero percent helpful, and only harmful.

And on paper I know the facts: I’ve built a successful business and been running it for 11 years. I’m the only boss I’m accountable to, so clearly if I was really lazy I wouldn’t have made it this far.

And yet… this has always been my story, so I’ve been working on that mindset bigtime the last year or so in particular, and I just had a new breakthrough that I think will help you, too.

Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford or HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

I was jealous of her, before I saw how our stories played out. I imagine you’ve had the same happen? But maybe forget when the next instance of jealousy arises subtly or swiftly?

Whether marriage, babies, career, or finances, this short yet powerful reminder is a recipe for more gratitude and compassion for ourselves and one another...

Come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford.com/podvip and hang out with me on Instagram @HilaryRushford in Stories while I write my first book!

“We are certain that we were meant for more and that we don’t even deserve what we have.” -- Glennon Doyle

How do we live in the guilt of abundance, and the longing for more?

These 3 things help me (the 3rd one in particular!)

Go forth and shine guilt free after this, friend.

Then come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford.com/podvip and hang out with me on Instagram @HilaryRushford in Stories while I write my first book!

Anyone else frustrated they aren’t making more things happen? As quickly, smoothly, brilliantly as they envision? Press play for some wisdom, grace, permission and encouragement on why and what to do next.

Then come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford.com/podvip and hang out with me on Instagram @HilaryRushford in Stories while I write my first book!

How do authors get a book deal? What does that even mean? What are the business elements behind the scenes of any creative endeavor?

This is the stuff I geek out over! When you better understand the business mindset behind any creative endeavor, it demystifies other industries and pursuits. Plus, gives you great respect for those people you watch pursue and achieve it!

• How do you find an agent?
• What does it mean when a book goes to auction?
• How long is it from deal to publication?

Plus a few great mindset Q’s on overcoming self-doubt along the way.

Listen in then join the conversation… 

Have a Q for a future episode? Leave a voice memo at HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

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12 Q’s to get unstuck, unashamed and out from under your stories and expectations.

Whether getting the Broadway show, spouse, or learning to sail; whether personal or professional, lifetime legacy or would be lovely--do you or have you had a dream delayed?

Join me as I share very specific examples and takeaways of my five year journey to wanting to write a book to finally signing a book deal with a top publisher to ACTUALLY write the book!

Past episode mentioned for extra support:

Ep 83: 5 Roadblocks to Your Dreams + How to Overcome Them

Questions to journal or discuss:

1. When did the dream start?
2. When did the dream hook you?
3. What got/has gotten in the way?
4. What do/did you not know you didn’t know?
5. What do/did you have to change to make it work?
6. Are you sure you feel deeply compelled by this dream?
7. What can you do today?
   1. Can you swim in the sea around other swimmers?
   2. Can you have intention without hustle?
   3. Can you hire someone for accountability?
   4. Can you start the next step tomorrow?
   5. What can you do everyday?

For updates, insights, and behind the scenes of this process be sure to follow along @HilaryRushford and receive my personal emails at HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

In our home we’ve been making a lot of big decisions lately.

I realized a common theme, whether I was asking or being asked, was in essence this one question.

Use it today and pass it on in your conversations this week!

Episodes mentioned:

• Ep 51: Healing Our Depression + Anxiety, with Beauty + Joy
• Ep 55: What We Want Out of Work + How to Create It
• Ep 56: Loneliness, Friendship + 3 Steps for Connection

Have a Q for a future episode? Leave a voice memo at HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

Come share your thoughts on this episode below my latest IG post, whatever it is (as I read all those comments) @HilaryRushford.

Both practical tips and philosophical questions -- like why are restricting our bodies in tight clothes to begin with?? Today let’s feel not just more beautiful, but more at peace both physically and spiritually.

Listen to Ep 99 on The 2-Part Fashion Cocktail to hear more!

Have a Q for a future episode? Leave a voice memo at HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

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