In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach addresses a listener's question about maintaining evening motivation and avoiding habits like doom scrolling and late-night snacking. Rachel explains the biological and spiritual aspects of decision-making, highlighting the roles of the brain's different parts, and emphasizes the importance of forming habits over relying on willpower.

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00:00 Understanding Alignment: Spirit vs. Mind

01:06 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request

02:03 Introduction to Ask Rach

02:46 Listener Question: Evening Routine Challenges

05:30 Strategies for Better Evening Habits

14:34 Biological and Spiritual Insights on Decision Making

26:37 Practical Tips for Breaking Bad Habits

37:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses the concept of finding passion and purpose in everyday life, arguing that it's not necessary to know your life's ultimate purpose to lead a fulfilling life.

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Subscription Request

01:10 Audiobook Mashup: Passion and Purpose

02:47 The Myth of Knowing Your Purpose

07:14 Living with Purpose in Everyday Actions

16:40 The Story of Paige: Finding True Passion

26:12 The Pursuit of Passion and Purpose

32:49 Listener Voicemail: Seeking Excitement in Life

34:07 Finding Passion Beyond Work

34:42 The Power of Opposites

35:03 Overcoming Choice Overload

36:55 Making Lists to Discover Joy

38:46 Reconnecting with Past Joys

40:19 Embracing Challenges for Excitement

41:40 The Trap of Distractions

44:08 The Writer's Journey

49:21 Shaking Up Routines

55:45 Living Life on Your Terms

01:01:04 Conclusion: Embrace the Try Girl Era

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In this episode, Rachel shares 23 hobbies you can try right now to help reignite your spark—and maybe even discover a new sense of purpose along the way. These aren’t just fun ideas to pass the time; they’re meaningful, soul-filling activities that can bring more creativity, joy, and energy into your everyday life. Whether listeners are feeling burnt out, stuck in a rut, or simply curious about what lights them up, this episode is a powerful reminder that passion often starts with play.

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00:56 Welcome to the Show

01:09 The Importance of Subscribing

02:09 Today's Topic: Hobbies for Adults

03:45 A Keynote Experience

06:22 Facing a Disengaged Audience

08:30 The Realization and Shift

12:28 The Power of Authenticity

24:20 Finding Joy in Hobbies

26:16 Experimenting in the Kitchen

27:30 Experimenting in the Kitchen

28:23 Long Distance Walking and Hiking

29:05 Learning an Instrument

31:00 Embroidery and Crafting

31:47 Volunteering

33:34 Gardening

34:25 Pottery and Clay Work

34:56 Learning a New Language

35:56 Bird Watching

36:47 Calligraphy and Hand Lettering

37:24 Collecting Vintage Items

38:21 Enjoying Live Music

39:12 Joining a Book Club

39:53 Community Theater

40:46 Thrifting and Refurbishing

41:44 Cooking Through a Cookbook

42:30 Photography

42:51 Amateur Food Critic

43:36 Taking a Dance Class

46:24 Making Something from Scratch

46:58 Joining an Adult Sports League

47:45 Finding Passion and Purpose

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A bite-sized episode to put a little PEP in your step for the week ahead!

In this special Easter Sunday episode, Rach delivers an inspiring pep talk focused on themes of rebirth, renewal, and resilience.

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Welcome to Friday Favorites! Over the last eight years, we’ve had some incredible conversations with world-class experts, inspiring guests, and, of course, YOU. This series is all about revisiting the episodes that have stood the test of time as listener favorites. This also gives new listeners the chance to explore some of our "greatest hits".

Every Friday, we’ll bring you one of the most popular episodes from our archives, packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice. Whether it’s your first time hearing it or you’re coming back for a refresher, these episodes are guaranteed to bring value to your life.

Join us as we celebrate some of the best moments in the podcast’s history with Friday Favorites! Let’s dive in...

Original Air Date - Feb 2 2023

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel discusses the importance of minimizing distractions and setting clear intentions for achieving personal and professional goals. She shares five crucial habits for boosting productivity: daily visualization of goals, setting intentions before the day starts, identifying three big wins for the week, practicing timed and focused work intervals, and ending the day with a recap of accomplishments.

01:00 Welcome to the Show

01:50 Five Habits for Super Productivity

02:31 Personal Stories and Inspirations

07:20 Setting and Visualizing Goals

16:29 Morning Routine and Visualization

24:54 Setting Daily Intentions

28:36 Visualizing Your Goals

28:46 Setting Intentions for Success

29:38 Identifying Three Big Wins

30:54 The Reality of Achieving Goals

33:56 Breaking Down Tasks

36:04 The Importance of Focus

39:53 Utilizing Brain FM for Focus

44:37 The SWMS Method for Breaks

48:24 Recap Before Bedtime

53:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In today's Mastermind, we’re serving up a comedic masterclass featuring some of the funniest minds to ever hit a mic—Bert Kreischer, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, and Gabriel Iglesias. From brutally honest relationship takes to embarrassing moments that turned into life lessons.

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Featured Episodes | 377: Nikki Glaser | 600: Tiffany Haddish | 417: Bert Kreischer | 370: Gabriel Iglesias

01:34 Mastermind Episode: Comedic Masterclass

02:22 Nikki Glaser on Self-Acceptance and Body Image

05:30 Struggles with Pot Use

14:37 Tiffany Haddish's Comedy Journey

20:45 Early Career Hustles and Lessons

22:23 Nostalgia for Early Podcast Days

22:51 Early Career and Challenges

23:37 Standup Beginnings and Will Smith Discovery

24:30 Hosting and TV Pilots

26:40 Travel Channel and Rogan's Advice

28:37 Showtime Special and Career Low Point

33:18 Comedy Club Performances and Early Struggles

34:42 Financial Lessons and Business Growth

40:01 Reflecting on Success and Mistakes

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel explores the importance of goals as a direction rather than just a destination, emphasizing personal growth throughout the journey. She also discusses parenting challenges, specifically dealing with emotional outbursts and how to handle them constructively.

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01:05 Welcome and Community Engagement

02:02 Ask Rach: Handling Parenting Challenges

19:55 Listener Question: Managing Career and Family Goals

22:56 Conclusion: Embracing Flow Over Force

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis delves into the emotional roots of anxiety, identifying how unresolved childhood traumas can trigger intense emotional responses in adulthood. She explains her personal experiences with anxiety and shares how inner child work and therapy have led to significant healing.

01:11 Introduction to the Audiobook Mashup

02:48 Listener Feedback on Favorite Chapter

05:14 Audiobook Chapter: Understanding Anxiety and Triggers

23:32 Personal Experiences with Anxiety

27:29 Navigating Anxiety Without Medication

30:55 Mindfulness and Caffeine

32:30 Therapy and Root Causes

34:19 Living for Others' Expectations

36:54 Support and Success

42:46 Hormones and Anxiety

45:06 Supplements for Anxiety

53:32 Exercise and Habits

56:01 Final Thoughts on Managing Anxiety

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