Self-Care Daily with Rachel Brathen

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  Sharing Your Art for Self-Care 24.07.2026 3min

  Leo season is the perfect time of year to show up and let yourself be seen. For today’s self-care practice, you are going to share a bit of yourself by sharing a piece of your art. Are you a writer? A singer? A painter? A poet? Rachel will share some ideas on how you can bring your creations to the world. Tune in to begin.
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  Your Unique Offering to The World 23.07.2026 5min

  We are all born with precious gifts that we are meant to offer the world. But maybe, for whatever reason, you have hidden your gifts along the way. What is a gift that you haven’t fully pursued yet? What is the art that you haven’t made? What is your intuition telling you inside? In today’s episode, you will explore these questions in your journal. Tune in to begin.
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  What Insecurities Have You Overcome? 22.07.2026 3min

  Insecurities are challenging to deal with. But here is an interesting thing about them: they are always changing. Can you think of an insecurity that you’ve had in the past that is no longer an issue for you? Today’s practice will help you answer this very interesting question. And it will teach you a very valuable lesson. Whatever you are dealing with now, you can overcome it. Growth is possible. Tune in to begin.
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  What Gifts Can You Offer the World? 21.07.2026 3min

  We all have so many gifts, traits and abilities that are unique to who we are. There is something that only you can contribute to the world. But maybe you’ve been playing small lately; feeling insecure or speaking down to yourself. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a journaling practice that will bring whatever this may be to the surface. It’s time to release it. Tune in to begin.
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  Where Are You Ready To Take Up More Space? 20.07.2026 3min

  This week we are saying goodbye to the watery sign of Cancer and stepping into fiery Leo. This is an important transition! It’s time to take up space. Have you been keeping something from the world but you are ready to share it? Are you playing small? Is there some dynamic that you want to grow into its fullest potential? It’s time to do all of the above. Tune in to begin.
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  How to Be More Mindful and Present This Summer 17.07.2026 6min

  What is one of your favorite summer activities? For today’s self-care practice, you are going to enjoy that experience with so much more time, space, and presence than you normally would. Don’t rush off to the next thing. Just relax, be yourself, and show up for the moment. Let your mind wander in a good way, and bask in summer and the difference that real presence can bring. Rachel will share an example from her own life. Tune in to begin.
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  An Intentional Morning and Evening Ritual for Summer 15.07.2026 6min

  Do you have a morning and evening ritual that you return to each day? This is a great way to bring more mindfulness and presence into your life. In today’s episode, Rachel will help you put these practices into place in a way that works for your life, so you don’t fall out of them over the summer. Use these moments to stay grounded and anchored in the here and now. Tune in to begin.
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  The Biggest Distraction That Stops You From Enjoying the Moment 15.07.2026 5min

  There is one thing that, above all, absorbs your attention and stops you from being present for life’s special moments. Can you guess what it is? In today’s episode, you are going to remove that distraction for an entire day. Can you put your phone away completely? Remove the screen, and the playfulness of summer will be something that you remember forever. Rachel shares some tips on how to do it. Tune in to begin. 
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  A Practice to Find the Sacred Moments of Summer 14.07.2026 6min

  There are certain special moments in your life that only summer can bring. What are those moments for you? Do you have family traditions each year? Is there a moment in your day to day that stands out? Today’s episode is a practice, one that you can take with your journal to a beautiful spot and reflect on summer’s precious moments. Rachel will guide you throughout the entire journey. By the end, you will have a list that will help you stay focused and alert. And when the special moments come, you won’t miss them. Tune in to begin.
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  Slowing Down Life’s Precious Moments 13.07.2026 4min

  We are already halfway through the summer season. Time moves at the speed of light! Or - is it just us moving too fast? This week on Self-Care Daily, Rachel is going to share mindfulness practices that will help you slow down time. It’s a week dedicated to getting present for the moments of life that matter the most. Can you stay grounded in the now? Can you immerse yourself in the magic and beauty of this time of year? If you can, time will move a lot slower. Tune in to begin.
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  Spiritual Trust and How That Affects Rest 10.07.2026 6min

  There is a feeling of ease that comes from acknowledging that you don’t have all the answers, that you can’t be in control all the time, and that you exist in a world that is full of so many unknowns. A true level of rest comes from being spiritually anchored and trusting in something bigger than yourself. In today’s episode, Rachel is going to invite you to write a prayer for rest. Send this prayer out into the universe, to any force that you believe in, and you may feel a little bit more at peace. Tune in to begin.
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  Why Is It Hard For You To Rest? 09.07.2026 5min

  In a fast-paced world, true rest can be really hard to find. Sometimes, we may think we’re resting when we actually aren’t. A great example is scrolling on your phone while watching Netflix. This keeps your brain wired and alert - the opposite of winding down. In today’s episode, you are going to assess why rest may be evading you and any behaviors you have that feel restful, but really aren’t nourishing you at all. Tune in to begin.
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  What Helps You Rest Your Body Well? 08.07.2026 6min

  There is a difference between the kind of tired you get from sitting on your computer all day working versus the kind of tired you get after rigorously moving your body. Today’s episode focuses on how to rest your body. Your physical self needs you to show up for it in specific ways. Rachel shares some beautiful ideas that will help you feel rejuvenated and nourished. Tune in to begin.
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  How to Quiet Your Mind 07.07.2026 7min

  Our minds are the busiest part of us. Even when our bodies are still, our minds can be moving a hundred miles a minute. The exhaustion that comes from that goes deeper than needing a good night’s sleep. In today’s episode, you are going to assess: mentally, how tired are you right now? How much is your brain working every day? Do you have moments where you can turn your brain off completely? Rachel will also share some great ways that you can quiet the mind, and what has been helping her the most right now. Tune in to begin.
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  Are You Resting Well? 06.07.2026 4min

  What does rest look like for you? Are you resting in a way that nourishes you on a soul level? This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to take some time to figure out how we can rest better - in a way that allows us to soften, to let things go, and to just simply be. It is a core need that cannot be taken for granted. Tune in to begin.
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  Tips To Move Your Body More 03.07.2026 4min

  When it comes to moving our bodies, there are so many things we can do that set us up for success. In today’s episode, Rachel shares her best tips that help her stay consistent. Figure out what will help you and make sure you implement those practices in your life - it will make an incredible difference. Tune in to begin.
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  What Movement Feels Hard Right Now? 02.07.2026 4min

  Sometimes the really hard thing is the most important thing to do. In today’s episode, you will reflect on the form of movement that is really hard for you to do right now, for whatever reason. Maybe it feels like a drag, maybe there’s no time for it, or maybe you just find yourself constantly avoiding it. But how do you feel when you actually get it done? That’s the important part. Tune in to begin.
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  What Movement Brings You Joy Right Now? 01.07.2026 4min

  There are so many fun ways to move our bodies in the summertime. The world is your oyster! In today’s episode, you will reflect on the form of movement that brings you the most joy right now. What feels easy and fun? Those are the ways you can stay active and find consistency during a time that usually doesn’t have the most structure. Tune in to begin.
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  How to Make Movement Happen 30.06.2026 4min

  Planning for movement in your day is so important, otherwise it often becomes our last priority. In today’s episode, you are going to figure out what an easy daily rhythm of movement could look like for you over the month of July. The important thing is to make it realistic with your life right now, so you can stick to it. A small window of space is all it takes! Rachel will share some examples. Tune in to begin.
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  Finding A Movement Routine for the Summer 29.06.2026 4min

  It’s time for the summer break! Our regular rhythm of life is changing a lot right now. How is your body feeling during it? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you moving your body? While there are lots of options for movement during the summer, settling into a routine isn’t always the easiest. This week on Self-Care Daily, you are going to prioritize moving your body and finding the schedule that works to keep you going. Tune in to begin.