The Rachel Hollis Podcast

932 | The Issue Isn't Comparison - It's What You're Measuring

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] Check out Upcoming Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] In this episode, Rachel Hollis delves into the destructive nature of comparing ourselves to others. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she explores why we feel the need to compare and how it often leads to measuring our lives against superficial metrics. Rachel highlights the importance of focusing on our own paths and internal metrics of joy, peace, and fulfillment. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/What-If-You-Are-the-Answer-Audiobook/B0DDV2SM54], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DBGBR2L5?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-you-are-the-answer-rachel-hollis/1146313005?ean=9798893310375], Books-A-Millon [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798893310177], Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-you-are-the-answer-and-other-questions-that-just-might-change-your-life-rachel-hollis/21697507], or wherever books are sold! 00:39 Welcome to the Show 01:10 The Death of Joy: Understanding Comparison 01:45 A Childhood Story: The Heartbeat Project 04:24 The Real Issue with Comparison 05:16 Why We Compare Ourselves 07:25 A Personal Anecdote: The Bar Class Experience 12:19 The Problem with Visible Success 14:05 The Cost of Success 17:31 Comparison as Self-Punishment 18:50 Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life 24:51 Dealing with Negative Self-Talk 26:55 Jealousy as a Guide 29:22 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

931 | Your Goals Aren’t the Problem — Your Systems Are

Want the Full Episode? Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] Check out Upcoming Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] In today's episode, Rachel addresses the common struggle of losing momentum with new goals shortly after setting them, especially at the start of a new year. Instead of focusing solely on the goal, she emphasize the importance of building sustainable systems that can support achieving these goals. Let's figure our your system! Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/What-If-You-Are-the-Answer-Audiobook/B0DDV2SM54], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DBGBR2L5?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-you-are-the-answer-rachel-hollis/1146313005?ean=9798893310375], Books-A-Millon [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798893310177], Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-you-are-the-answer-and-other-questions-that-just-might-change-your-life-rachel-hollis/21697507], or wherever books are sold! 00:00 The Excitement and Disappointment of New Year Goals 00:39 The Importance of Systems Over Goals 01:57 Defining Your 2026 Vision 03:32 Building Effective Systems for Success 04:41 Recap and Setting Up for February 08:52 Personal Health Journey and System Failures 14:22 Experimentation and Perfectionism in Systems 15:20 Creating Your Personalized System Framework 21:18 Exclusive Content and Community Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

930 | "Rach, should I leave a narcissist?" "My best friend has turned into a mean girl" "How can I enjoy motherhood when it's chaotic?"

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] Check out Upcoming Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into listener questions about challenging relationships and friendships. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/What-If-You-Are-the-Answer-Audiobook/B0DDV2SM54], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DBGBR2L5?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-you-are-the-answer-rachel-hollis/1146313005?ean=9798893310375], Books-A-Millon [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798893310177], Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-you-are-the-answer-and-other-questions-that-just-might-change-your-life-rachel-hollis/21697507], or wherever books are sold! 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts 01:02 Welcome to Ask Rach 02:54 Advice on Unhealthy Relationships 09:08 Dealing with Friendship Issues 19:01 Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care 29:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

929| Why Smart Women Keep Self-Sabotaging the Life They Say They Want

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] Check out Upcoming Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] In this episode, Rachel Hollis addresses the frustration of working hard towards goals without making significant progress. She identifies common pitfalls like self-sabotage disguised as productive activity, goal avoidance, and the allure of potential over commitment. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/What-If-You-Are-the-Answer-Audiobook/B0DDV2SM54], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DBGBR2L5?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-you-are-the-answer-rachel-hollis/1146313005?ean=9798893310375], Books-A-Millon [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798893310177], Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-you-are-the-answer-and-other-questions-that-just-might-change-your-life-rachel-hollis/21697507], or wherever books are sold! 00:26 Meet Rachel Hollis: Your Guide to Real Life 01:06 Understanding High Achievers and Their Struggles 01:39 The Origin of Today's Episode 02:38 The Sneaky Trap of Goal Avoidance 05:13 Deferred Courage Syndrome: A Common Pitfall 11:07 The Illusion of Preparation 13:38 Bargaining with Fear: A Dangerous Game 14:35 Motherhood and Personal Goals: Finding Balance 19:17 Addicted to Potential: The Allure of 'Someday' 23:47 The Fear of Failure: Why It Holds You Back 25:52 Building a Supportive Community 27:30 Conclusion: Aligning Actions with Goals Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

928 | RP: Exactly How I Lost Weight After 40 -- a fan-favorite episode!

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] Check out Upcoming Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] Original Airdate - July 11th 2025 In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses her personal journey of losing weight during perimenopause. She shares the frustration and challenges she faced, including a major shift in hormones that made her usual fitness and nutrition routines ineffective. Rachel emphasizes the importance of experimentation and finding what works specifically for your body. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/What-If-You-Are-the-Answer-Audiobook/B0DDV2SM54], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DBGBR2L5?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-you-are-the-answer-rachel-hollis/1146313005?ean=9798893310375], Books-A-Millon [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798893310177], Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-you-are-the-answer-and-other-questions-that-just-might-change-your-life-rachel-hollis/21697507], or wherever books are sold! 01:18 Personal Struggles and Realizations 01:46 The Turning Point: Getting Real with Myself 02:37 Detailed Breakdown of My Weight Loss Journey 03:04 Podcast Introduction and Disclaimer 04:02 Understanding Perimenopause and Weight Gain 07:51 The Frustration of Unexplained Weight Gain 12:12 Experimenting with Diet and Exercise 22:05 Family Support and Nutritional Guidance 28:18 The Frustration of Dietary Changes 31:46 Introduction to the Slow Carb Diet 33:07 Morning Protein Routine 36:27 Calorie Counting Realizations 40:06 Adjusting to a Strict Nutrition Plan 46:35 The Impact of Anti-Inflammatory Diet 51:42 Experimenting with Nutrition 55:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.