592: ASK RACH | "How Do I Cure My Birthday Blues" "I Don't Know How To Navigate This Next Phase of Life"

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel delves into themes of empowerment, personal ownership, and self-discovery. She begins by emphasizing how crucial it is for individuals, especially women, to realize they possess the power to control their lives. Rachel answers a query from a listener named Storm about dealing with 'birthday blues,' offering personal insights on healing childhood trauma and creating new, positive traditions. Rachel also discusses the significance of short-term focus over long-term planning when feeling overwhelmed, using the analogy of soil replenishment to encourage listeners to focus on self-care and healing as a foundation for future growth. 00:00 Unlocking Your Inner Power: A Message of Empowerment 03:21 A Journey Through Hormone Health and Personal Discovery 07:57 Addressing Birthday Blues: A Deep Dive into Personal Healing 09:34 Exploring Energy Healing and Inner Child Work 25:17 The Power of Self-Celebration: Taking Charge of Your Birthday 28:16 Reflecting on Childhood Trauma and Healing 29:02 Navigating Trauma with Professional Support 30:30 Creating Personal Birthday Traditions 31:37 A Collective Birthday Song for Storm 33:18 Seeking Clarity and Purpose in Life 37:49 Embracing the Present and Focusing on Today 00:04 Understanding the Power Within and Goal Setting 45:12 Finding Fertility in Life's Fallow Seasons 47:41 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude 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.