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What stage are you metaphorically preparing your life for today?

In this powerful episode, Rachel Brooks returns to the mic for a raw, vulnerable conversation originally recorded with Kelly Bluth. Together, they unpack what it really means to grow, slow down, and reclaim your confidence. From burnout and perfectionism to rest, purpose, and redefining success, Rachel gets honest about what life has taught her—and what she’s still learning.

Whether you're navigating heartbreak, healing, hustle, or simply asking “Who am I now?”—this episode is your permission slip to stop striving and start becoming.

Timestamps:

  • [00:01] Welcome back: Growth, burnout & becoming
  • [00:04] Rachel’s book Chasing Perfection—why it still speaks today
  • [00:08] The truth about fear, identity, and self ... 
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