1015 | ASK RACH: Feeling Stuck? How to Get Your Motivation (and Your Life) Back

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comGet your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIn this edition of "Ask Rach" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach answers listener questions about finding yourself again during an overwhelming season of motherhood and finally making progress on goals when you feel like you’ve been stuck for years. She encourages listeners to acknowledge when life has been harder or different than expected, prioritize genuine self-care before demanding more productivity from themselves, and push past the initial discomfort of getting back into the world. Rachel also explains that when you know what to do but still aren’t taking action, the missing piece may be a goal exciting enough to pull you forward, a powerful enough reason for pursuing it, or a community that challenges you to grow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🎥 THIS EPISODE IS BEST ENJOYED ON YOUTUBE: [WATCH HERE]This week’s episode is a little different. It’s part podcast, part vlog, and definitely better when you can actually see what I’m talking about. So if you have the option, come hang out with me on YouTube. If you’re driving, walking, folding laundry, or otherwise committed to audio, don’t worry, I’ve got you.I’m catching you up on ALL the things: moving our family from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley, our new house, what country life actually looks like, and some of the changes happening in this new season of my life. I’m also getting personal about perimenopause, my health, and why I’m considering HRT. Basically, life looks very different these days, so grab a coffee (or put in your headphones) and let’s catch up. 🤟 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Original Airdate: October '24Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comGet your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIn this throwback episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach sits down with clinical psychologist and Good Inside founder Dr. Becky Kennedy to rethink what effective parenting looks like and how parents can raise resilient, confident kids without relying on punishment or shame. Dr. Becky explains her “sturdy leadership” approach, which centers on setting firm boundaries while validating children’s emotions, and shares practical strategies for responding to strong-willed kids, teaching emotional skills, and repairing moments when parents lose their cool. Together, they explore how our own childhood experiences shape the way we parent and emphasize that learning new parenting skills can not only strengthen our relationships with our children, but also help us become more confident, emotionally grounded versions of ourselves.*Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comGet your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIn this edition of "Ask Rach" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach answers listener questions about finding confidence in a high-level leadership role, managing guilt after divorce, and navigating a relationship with a partner who travels frequently for work. She encourages a newly promoted executive to seek outside support through coaching or a mastermind, trust the skills that earned her the role, and focus on playing to win rather than simply avoiding mistakes. Rachel also discusses the importance of emotional boundaries with an ex-spouse, recognizing that you cannot do someone else’s healing for them, and finding ways to embrace independence, adventure, and the joy of missing your partner during time apart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comGet your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIn this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach explores how a tiny shift in the words we use can change the way we experience our lives, focusing on the power of the phrase “I am.” She encourages listeners to stop turning temporary feelings into permanent identities, replace exaggerated or self-deprecating language with more accurate descriptions, and separate what actually happened from the story they tell themselves about it. Rachel emphasizes that this practice is not about denying difficult emotions, but about naming them honestly and choosing language that creates more agency, clarity, and opportunities to move forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Original Airdate: November '24Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comGet your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIn this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach delivers a motivational push for anyone who feels ready to give up on a goal or dream, reminding listeners that wanting to quit is often a natural part of pursuing something difficult and meaningful. She encourages listeners to focus on taking the next right step, recognize how much progress they’ve already made, push through the “messy middle,” and refuse to let criticism, rejection, or other people’s limitations determine what they believe is possible. Ultimately, Rachel argues that perseverance matters more than perfect motivation and challenges listeners to keep moving forward so they can build a life they’re proud of rather than look back with regret.*Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this edition of "Ask Rach" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel answers listener questions about rebuilding after a major business failure, attracting the right buyer when selling a business, and using old journal entries without getting stuck in the past. She encourages listeners to view failure as valuable experience rather than a definition of who they are, pair visualization with practical action when pursuing a goal, and measure personal growth by looking at how far they’ve come instead of fixating on how far they still have to go. Rach emphasizes that setbacks can become assets in your next chapter and that practices meant for personal growth should ultimately help you move forward and not keep you analyzing the past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this preview episode of this month's premium version of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores how meaningful change comes from raising the minimum standards you’re willing to accept in your life rather than constantly chasing your maximum potential. She explains how relationships, health, business, and personal growth are shaped by the baseline behaviors and expectations we consistently maintain, and shares how powerful catalysts like frustration, embarrassment, or simply being fed up can push us to establish a new standard. Rachel encourages listeners to identify an area where they’re ready to say “never again” and use that feeling as motivation to create a higher baseline they can actually sustain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Original Airdate: May '25 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this throwback episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel reflects on 18 lessons she’s learned over 18 years of motherhood as her oldest child prepares to leave for college. Moving from the baby years through raising teenagers, she discusses trusting your instincts over other people’s opinions, accepting how parenthood changes you, prioritizing self-care, asking for help, letting go of parental guilt, and recognizing that every child needs something different. Rachel especially emphasizes building trust by listening without judgment, maintaining an identity outside of your children, asking kids for honest feedback, and continuing to grow alongside them. Ultimately, she acknowledges that parenting can be exhausting, lonely, chaotic, and imperfect while still describing raising her four children as the most meaningful experience of her life. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this edition of Ask Rach on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel answers listener questions about handling unexpected chaos, supporting a longtime friend who continues making self-destructive choices, and adjusting to financial success after growing up with scarcity. She encourages listeners to identify the emotional roots of overwhelm, recognize that they cannot force someone else to change, and give themselves time to become comfortable with new levels of abundance. Rachel emphasizes the importance of boundaries, self-awareness, gratitude, and building a mindset that allows you to move forward without slipping back into old patterns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.