About this episode
In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel shares insights into managing mindset when dealing with change, especially as it impacts family dynamics and children. She emphasizes the influence of parents' emotions on their children and discusses the importance of setting a personal example. Rachel shares her experience of running the LA marathon, using it as a metaphor for personal growth and challenging the presumption that life peaks in the early twenties. She argues for the possibility of improvement with age, through continuous self-care and embracing new experiences. Additionally, Rachel addresses a listener's question about managing life transitions, moving from van life back to a more conventional lifestyle, and the challenge of staying focused amidst change. She also delves into the topic of 'mom guilt' when balancing career ambitions with parenting, stressing the need for consistency, self-compassion, and changing one's perspective on work-life balance. Lastly, Rachel offers advice on recognizing and addressing codependency in relationships, recommending resources for further exploration. Through personal anecdotes and listener questions, Rachel explores themes of growth, self-understanding, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. 00:00 Navigating Parenting and Personal Growth 00:54 Welcome to the Rachel Hollis Podcast 01:37 Marathon Musings: Lessons on Aging and Endurance 07:09 Embracing Change and Setting Goals 20:14 Navigating Mom Guilt and Work-Life Balance 34:19 Understanding and Overcoming Codependency 43:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ 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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.