About this episode
In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel embarks on a detailed exploration of personal responsibility and the power of controlling one's own mood, regardless of external circumstances. She opens with a powerful message on trauma and hardship, emphasizing that while we cannot control what happens to us, we can control our responses. The episode delves into stoicism, the ancient philosophy advocating for mastery over one's own mind and reactions. The episode promises a follow-up part discussing practical how-tos on mood transformation, aiming to empower listeners to actively control their mindsets for a happier, more fulfilling life. 00:00 Opening Reflections on Personal Trauma and Healing 01:00 The Power of Controlling Your Mood 02:04 Taking Ownership of Your Experience 05:17 The Contrast Between External Success and Internal Happiness 08:08 Understanding the Control We Have Over Our Mood 13:35 Navigating Seasons of Grief and Loss 14:35 Exploring Environmental Analogies for Emotional States 24:13 The Journey Through Anxiety and Finding Healing 28:46 Discovering Breathwork for Anxiety Relief 30:05 The Impact of Numbing on Creativity and More 31:01 Confronting Insomnia and Controlling Anxiety 31:43 Embracing Moods and Hormonal Changes 33:12 The Power of Mindset and Vibration 34:48 Controlling Thoughts for a Positive Vibration 39:41 The Challenge of Changing Our Thought Patterns 46:15 A Personal Story of Vibration and Perception 51:44 The Importance of Carrying Your Own Weather 52:45 Wrapping Up and Teasing Part Two 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.