The Rachel Hollis Podcast

938 | Breaking the "Quit Cycle", How Story Creates Identity & the 3-Part Framework for Real Momentum - March's Deep Dive Episode is Here!

Get the full episode + Workbook when you upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] In today deep dive episode Rachel argues that fading motivation isn’t a discipline problem but unconscious “stories” that drive self-sabotage, often rooted in fixed-mindset messages learned in childhood. Let's figure out your stories and how to break free from the Quit Cycle! Get your copy of Rachel's 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! 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos 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.

937 | THIS Lie is Keeping You Stuck

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Rachel Hollis gives a tough-love talk on self-deception—how people perform a version of their lives (especially through social media) to feel significant, but end up emptier because they avoid facing what’s real. She breaks down three common lies (performing growth instead of doing it, living in “someday,” and performing for an audience) and offers steps to get honest: a reality-check person, a calendar/bank audit, and saying the true thing out loud. Get your copy of Rachel's 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 Scarcity Mindset & Why “Faking Abundance” Feels Empty 01:09 Meet Rachel Hollis + Why This Episode Is Tough Love 03:36 The Pattern: Performing Your Life Instead of Living It 06:10 Rachel’s Vertigo Story: When Emotions Show Up in the Body 08:55 You Can’t Fix What You Refuse to Face (Fake It Till You Make It?) 11:13 What Self-Deception Is—and Why Your Brain Does It 14:22 Sawyer, Mirrors, and the Cost of Not Seeing Reality Clearly 19:21 The Quest for Significance: Social Media, Scarcity, and “Looking Successful” 28:10 3 Types of Self-Deception (Type #1: Performing Growth vs. Real Growth) 30:05 When Self-Help Becomes a Trap: Consuming vs. Actually Growing 32:01 ‘Eat Pray Love’ Syndrome: Changing Scenery Without Changing Patterns 33:26 Real Work Isn’t Cute: The Uncomfortable, Unseen Healing Process 35:39 Self-Deception #2: Living in ‘Someday’ Instead of Facing Today 38:35 Self-Deception #3: Performing Your Life for an Audience (Social + AI) 44:07 The Way Through: Ego Deaths, Radical Honesty, and Letting Go of the Facade 46:06 Her Biggest Ego Check: Why ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ Was Mostly Luck 50:14 3 Practical Steps to Get Real: Accountability, Audits, and Saying It Out Loud 54:37 Closing Reminder: You’re Human—Choose Truth in One Area This Week 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos 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.

936 | 5 Reasons You Keep Quitting On Yourself (and how to stop!)

Fan Fave Replay Original Air Date - December 16, 2024 Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Have you ever wondered why so many people give up on their dreams? In this episode, we’re diving into the five biggest reasons people quit—and more importantly, how you can avoid falling into the same traps. Whether it’s fear of failure, lack of support, or feeling stuck when the road gets tough, we’ll unpack the hidden obstacles that hold people back and share actionable advice to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on a goal, this episode is for you. Let’s turn those doubts into determination! Get your copy of Rachel's 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 Stop Wasting Energy on Naysayers 01:02 Introduction to the Podcast 01:42 Why People Give Up on Their Dreams 02:29 The Power of Tenacity 03:11 Five Reasons People Give Up on Dreams 03:45 Voice of Authority: A Dream Killer 05:00 Rachel's Journey to Becoming an Author 10:57 Self-Publishing Success 19:26 Handling Unsolicited Opinions 25:50 When Someone Else Beats You to It 26:03 Your Unique Story Matters 27:18 Facing the Fear of Competition 27:54 Embracing the Hard Work 30:02 Breaking Down Big Dreams 32:12 Surround Yourself with Dreamers 34:40 The Long Journey to Success 39:47 Turning Short-Term Failures into Long-Term Wins 46:21 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos 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.

935 | Motivation NEVER Works Longterm... Do This Instead (Live Webinar Recording)

Special replay from February 10th’s live webinar Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Rachel challenges the idea that motivation is the key to change, arguing that motivation is fleeting and often leads to shame when goals slip, especially when people use harsh self-talk, comparison, or other unhealthy tactics to “get motivated.” She explains that real progress comes from routines, habits, and ritual—showing up for your life every day in ways that fit your real circumstances, including mid-level days and hard days influenced by stress, hormones, or life seasons. Get your copy of Rachel's 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 Show Up Every Day (Without Hustle): Aligning With Your Future Self 01:04 Welcome + Intention for a Perspective Shift 02:30 Rachel’s Background: 15 Years of Personal Development Lessons 03:35 Why Goal-Setting Culture Creates Shame (The Motivation Trap) 06:18 Motivation Fades—Build Routines, Habits, and Rituals Instead 08:07 Great Days, Bad Days, and the ‘Middle’ Where We Get Stuck 12:37 Toxic Motivation Tactics: Self-Hate, Caffeine, and Comparison 17:42 Personal Story: Diet Culture, Binge Cycles, and Why ‘It Works’ Doesn’t Last 24:27 Business Example: Stop Waiting for the Market—Hope Isn’t a Strategy 27:00 The Red-Things Exercise: You See What You’re Looking For (Choose Your North Star) 30:05 Make Change Automatic: What If Growth Was as Easy as Brushing Your Teeth? 30:55 Your Weird Little Habits: Nose-Blowing, Sleep Positions & Chapstick Rituals 32:46 Why Habits Feel Mandatory: Triggers, Cues & The Power of Habit 34:18 The Framework Starts Here: Stop Relying on Motivation 35:49 Goal Type #1: The ‘One Thing’ That Changes Everything 38:32 Consistency Beats Intensity: Falling in Love with the Process 40:41 Goal Type #2: Chasing a Feeling in Hard Seasons 42:34 Goal Type #3: ‘Future You’ Persona + Vision Details 44:31 Perfectionism & Analysis Paralysis: Just Choose a Direction 46:59 Build Systems That Work: Recipes, Experiments & Habit Stacking 53:11 Time Expectations + Environment: The Map, the People, and Momentum 59:34 Find Your Community (Free or Paid) + Final Challenge: Do One Thing This Week 01:02:40 Wrap-Up: You Don’t Need Motivation—You Need a Process 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.

934 | "Rach, my friends are competitive mean-girls!" "Help, I'm going into debt to pay for my son's college"

Rise is Back! Get your tickets while they last! - Live Events!! [https://msrachelhollis.com/events/] Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com [https://rachelhollis.supercast.com/] Last Chance to Dive even Deeper in the Coaching Community (Enrollment Closing Soon) - Rachel Hollis Coaching [https://msrachelhollis.com/coaching/] In this episode of the 'Ask Rach' Rachel answers questions on feeling directionless, financial struggles, and competitive friendships. Rachel provides practical advice on embracing passion, managing finances, and fostering authentic connections. 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 Identifying Toxic Friendships 01:04 Welcome to Ask Rach 02:01 How the Podcast Works 03:45 Angie's Question: Feeling Stuck 05:00 Finding Joy and Purpose 14:10 Financial Struggles and College Costs 27:03 Competitive Female Friendships 38:15 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.