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It’s been a minute! In this episode, we’re hitting the pause button on our usual topics to just sit down, catch up, and talk about life lately. Grab a coffee or a drink and hang out with us as we share what we've been up to, the chaos we've navigated, and everything in between. It feels good to be back—let's chat!
In tis episode we explore the idea that inside each of us are different versions of ourselves — like emotions sitting around a table, each waiting for a turn to speak. Sadness. Anger. Happiness. Instead of silencing them, we imagine allowing each one to rant from its own point of view. What is Sadness trying to protect? What is Anger trying to defend? What is Joy trying to preserve?
When we let every emotion have a voice, we give ourselves permission to actually feel — and in feeling, we release.
In this episode we explore the idea of a Higher Power, the role of prayer, and what it means to have an ongoing spiritual dialogue in everyday life.
In this episode, we explore what “true happiness” really means. We talk about why the small, everyday moments matter more than big milestones, how gratitude shifts your mindset, and why happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you choose.
This episode is about how powerful your mind is — and how fear can either hold you back or set you free. We share stories of facing physical fears like driving, skydiving, and skiing, along with deeper emotional fears, and how accepting your limitations is the first step to overcoming them. On the other side of fear is growth, freedom, and confidence.
In this episode, we talk about trusting your intuition — listening to your gut when it comes to people, jobs, and big life decisions. From a new job opportunity that felt aligned, to walking into an apartment and just knowing it was right, we share real moments of choosing alignment over fear.
With a special guest speaker, we explore how people-pleasing stems from unworthiness and self-abandonment. Through a personal story, we reflect on choosing not to overgive when drained — remembering that both people deserve 100%. Saying no allows us to show up fully and authentically.
In this episode, we explore how the natural differences between men and women aren’t flaws — they’re strengths that help us thrive together. From men’s innate desire to provide and feel valued, to women embracing their softness and feminine energy, we unpack how misunderstanding these differences can create tension — and how honoring them can transform relationships.
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to date intentionally. From Rachel’s “pre-date FaceTime interviews” (yes, not everyone makes it past round one) to stories about persistence in matchmaking, we explore how being fully yourself — regardless of the outcome — is where the real growth happens.
In this episode, we dive deep into the difference between transactional relationships and transformative ones. We explore how to recognize red flags, what it really means to “ignore the signs,” and how both people can unknowingly feed into toxic dynamics. Is a relationship toxic because of one person’s traits — or because both people enable the pattern?
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Hey! Rachel and Shirah here—welcome to our Zoom Out Podcast!
We’re two friends having honest, vulnerable conversations about life, healing, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being human. We don’t have all the answers—just a desire to see life from a wider lens. So if you’ve ever felt there’s a bigger picture you’re missing, you’re not alone.
Let’s zoom out, together.