The Rachel Hollis Podcast

977 | The 4 Friends You Should Seek Out... and how to MANIFEST them into your life (Friday Favorites) 03.07.2026 47min

*Original Airdate: October '22 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this throwback (Friday Favorites) episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores the importance of surrounding yourself with people who help you grow and shares the four types of friends everyone should have. She encourages listeners to build relationships with people who offer wisdom, fresh perspectives, shared experiences, and guidance while also becoming the kind of person they hope to attract. Rachel emphasizes that meaningful friendships are built through intentionality, shared values, and a willingness to invest in others. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten.

976 | Better This Week: Your Arms 01.07.2026 36min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this edition of "Better This Week" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares practical tips for building stronger, more defined arms while encouraging listeners to focus on strength over appearance. She explains why resistance training becomes increasingly important with age, offers simple workout strategies for all fitness levels, and emphasizes the value of consistency, proper form, and having a plan. Rachel also reminds listeners to celebrate the body they have today while making intentional choices that support their long-term health and confidence.

975 | ASK RACH: Taking Ozempic When You're Already Healthy, When to Give Up on Your Dream, Managing ADHD and Dyslexia 30.06.2026 43min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this edition of Ask Rach, Rachel answers listener questions about navigating body image and health goals before a wedding, knowing when it’s time to walk away from a career that no longer feels sustainable, and supporting a child with ADHD and dyslexia. She encourages listeners to make decisions that align with their long-term values, honestly evaluate whether their current path is serving them, and seek the tools and support needed to help themselves and their families thrive.

974 | It's Not Too Late! Listen to This if You Need Some Motivation 29.06.2026 45min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this motivational episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel challenges the belief that it’s ever too late to pursue your dreams, encouraging listeners to stop comparing their timeline to everyone else’s. She explores how fear, self-doubt, and comparison can keep us feeling stuck, while reminding us that success has no age limit and that many of the world’s most accomplished people found their calling later in life. Rachel urges listeners to let go of imagined deadlines, trust that their unique path is unfolding as it should, and take the next step toward the life they truly want.

973 | Get Your Home in Order: A Bunch of Ideas to Organize, Prep & Simplify Your Life (Friday Favorites) 26.06.2026 48min

*Original Airdate: March '25 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares practical strategies for creating a home that supports your goals instead of working against you. She encourages listeners to think about “current you” versus “future you,” making small decisions today that will make life easier tomorrow. From organizing everyday essentials where they’re actually used to meal planning, automating recurring purchases, and creating systems that reduce daily friction, Rachel offers simple ways to make routines more efficient and your home feel less stressful and more supportive of the life you want to build. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten.

972 | Better This Week: Your Energy 24.06.2026 42min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores the habits and choices that have the biggest impact on daily energy levels, arguing that most people are operating far below their full capacity without realizing it. She encourages listeners to identify what drains and restores their energy, from social media and unresolved decisions to movement, sunlight, laughter, and meaningful relationships. Rachel also shares practical strategies for creating more energy throughout the week, including tracking energy patterns, protecting peak productivity hours, limiting distractions, and prioritizing habits that support both physical and emotional well-being.

971 | ASK RACH: What to Do When You're Jealous of Your Best Friend, How to Prepare for Perimenopause in Your 20's, How I Take My Routines on Vacation With Me and a Baby Groundhog Eats My Garden 23.06.2026 31min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this edition of Ask Rach, Rachel answers listener questions about comparing yourself to friends who seem to have more support, maintaining routines while traveling, and preparing for long-term health as a young woman. She encourages listeners to acknowledge difficult emotions without shame, focus on building skills and opportunities rather than comparing circumstances, and make space for the habits and products that help them feel their best. Rachel also shares advice on understanding your menstrual cycle, being mindful of hormonal health, and taking a proactive approach to wellness as you age.

970 | What If Things Go BETTER Than You Expect? 22.06.2026 42min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this encouraging episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores how anxiety and past experiences can cause us to expect the worst, even when our lives have changed and we’re better equipped to handle challenges. She encourages listeners to question old beliefs, stop letting past disappointments define future possibilities, and consider a powerful alternative: what if things go better than expected? Through practical mindset shifts, Rachel offers tools for building optimism, challenging fear-based thinking, and opening yourself up to new opportunities.

969 | One Tiny Move That Makes Your Life Feel Pulled Together (Friday Favorites) 19.06.2026 34min

*Original Airdate: August '25 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this heartfelt episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel opens up about the tough season she's navigating, including the recent loss of her beloved dog, Jeffrey, and the challenges of settling into a new home. Drawing from her own experience, she shares simple ways to shift your mood during difficult times, including getting outside, moving your body, prioritizing self-care, and finding one beautiful thing to focus on amid the chaos. Rachel reminds listeners that even small intentional actions can make hard days feel a little lighter. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten.

968 | 10 Purchases That Made My Life Easier 18.06.2026 48min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this lighthearted episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares ten purchases that have genuinely made her life easier, ranging from practical tools like a blow-dryer brush, home gym equipment, a work-from-home uniform, and an insulated water tumbler to larger investments such as a Delta Sky Club membership, annual vacations, hormone-supporting supplements, and trauma therapy. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes a common theme: reducing daily friction by removing unnecessary decisions, creating systems that support health and productivity, and investing in things that save time, improve well-being, or bring lasting value.

967 | The REAL Reason You're Still Holding Yourself Back 15.06.2026 1t 4min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode, Rachel argues that the biggest obstacle keeping people from pursuing their dreams is not fear of failure itself, but fear of other people witnessing that failure. She explains that most unrealized potential comes from worrying about judgment, rejection, and the opinions of others— whether those opinions are real, imagined, or projected from our own self-criticism. Drawing on personal stories from her career, marriage, family relationships, and parenting, Rach emphasizes that success requires being willing to look foolish, face criticism, and fail publicly.

966 | Overcome Imposter Syndrome: 4 Mindset Shifts That Actually Work 11.06.2026 47min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach tackles the common experience of imposter syndrome, noting that roughly 70% of people will struggle with feeling like a fraud at some point in their lives. Rather than speaking from personal experience, she shares four principles she believes have helped her avoid it. Throughout the episode, Rachel argues that imposter syndrome stems from outsourcing self-worth to other people’s judgments, and she encourages listeners to shift their focus inward, measure progress against their own growth, and recognize that they are not imposters—they are simply people in the ongoing process of becoming.

965 | You Get to Choose: How to Train Your Brain for Genuine Positivity 08.06.2026 55min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach explores the idea that positivity is not an innate personality trait but a skill that can be developed through intentional practice. Using the story of her first childbirth, a 52-hour labor that taught her the power of choosing how to respond to difficult circumstances, she argues that while people cannot control many of life’s challenges, they can control their perspective. Rachel explains the science behind negativity bias, cognitive distortions, and the brain’s tendency to focus on threats, emphasizing that thoughts are not facts and that mindfulness can help people separate themselves from unhelpful thinking patterns. She advocates for practical habits such as daily gratitude journaling, regulating self-talk, limiting negative social media influences, and moving the body regularly, citing research suggesting that a significant portion of happiness comes from intentional actions rather than life circumstances. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to view positivity as a daily practice of returning to gratitude, resilience, and hope, even in the midst of hardship, rather than as a form of denial or “toxic positivity.”

964 | 5 Signs From the Universe You Should Never Ignore 04.06.2026 48min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach explores the concept of intuition and shares five signs she never ignores when making important life decisions. She argues that the body is our most reliable guide, often sensing danger or alignment before the mind can explain it, and encourages listeners to reconnect with their physical and emotional signals through practices like journaling and self-reflection. She also discusses synchronicities as meaningful “winks” from the universe, the importance of paying attention when situations feel unnecessarily “clunky,” and how closed doors can often be redirections rather than rejections. Finally, she introduces the “peace test,” suggesting that a deep sense of calm and alignment is one of the clearest indicators that we are on the right path. Throughout the episode, Rachel blends personal stories, spiritual beliefs, and practical self-development advice to encourage listeners to trust themselves, listen to their intuition, and view setbacks as guidance rather than failure.

PREMIUM: 963 | How to Get More Done-- and Feel Better Doing It! (A Productivity Deep-Dive) [TEASER] 01.06.2026 24min

This week's episode is a teaser of this month's Ad Free Premium Podcast episode! Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience here -> https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 Productivity advice is everywhere these days, but most of it seems designed for people who don't have real-world responsibilities, relationships, families, or limits. In this month's Premium episode, Rachel shares a different approach. Drawing on more than a decade of experience building businesses, writing books, raising four kids, and achieving ambitious goals, she explores what it actually looks like to be productive without sacrificing your wellbeing in the process. This deep dive covers the difference between being busy and making meaningful progress, how to identify the results that truly matter in your current season, why most people focus on to-do lists instead of outcomes, and the practical framework Rachel uses to turn big goals into achievable steps. Whether you're working toward a career goal, a health goal, a relationship goal, or simply trying to create more alignment in your life, this episode will help you focus your energy where it matters most and build momentum without burnout.

962 | What Nobody Told You About Your Body After 40 28.05.2026 43min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she opens up about her personal experience with perimenopause, hormone imbalances, and the physical and emotional changes she began experiencing in her late 30s, emphasizing how little women are taught about their bodies and hormonal health. She discusses symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, heavy periods, and depression, explaining how she initially mistook these changes for a mental health crisis before discovering through blood work that she had estrogen dominance. Throughout the episode, she encourages women to advocate for themselves by seeking doctors who specialize in women’s hormones and functional medicine, tracking their menstrual cycles, reducing stress, and paying closer attention to nutrition, sleep, and supplementation. Ultimately, she frames these symptoms not as something women should silently endure, but as important signals from the body that deserve attention, support, and compassionate care.

961 | Have You Considered... Getting Hot? 25.05.2026 41min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she playfully explores the idea of entering a “hot era” by investing more intention into personal appearance and self-confidence, arguing that when people feel attractive, they often feel more empowered, energized, and confident in every area of life. Drawing from her own experiences with things like lash extensions, hair extensions, Botox, wardrobe changes, and beauty routines, she emphasizes that these choices are not about pleasing others but about making oneself feel good and worthy of care. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to stop limiting themselves with labels like “I’m not that kind of girl,” and instead embrace whatever changes—big or small—help them feel more vibrant, confident, and excited about life, whether that means updating their closet, trying a new beauty treatment, or simply highlighting their favorite feature.

960 | How to Get Your Spark Back: 5 Ways to Feel Excited About Life Again 21.05.2026 43min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach encourages listeners to stop waiting for a future milestone to finally feel fulfilled and instead learn to love their lives in the present by focusing on intentional daily practices rather than external achievements. Using the metaphor of a marathon, she explains that people often obsess over the “finish line” while ignoring the small moments and consistent effort that make up the journey. Rach argues that long-term happiness comes less from money, success, or relationships and more from mindset, gratitude, and the habits people cultivate each day. She shares five practical ways to “get your spark back”: embracing possibility and having things to look forward to, romanticizing everyday life through mindfulness and rituals, going on solo “artist dates” to reconnect with curiosity and creativity, celebrating small wins instead of only major accomplishments, and curating one’s environment and energy by protecting mental space and limiting draining influences like mindless social media use. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes that passion, novelty, and presence are antidotes to feeling stuck or emotionally flat, and that learning to appreciate life as it exists now creates the momentum and energy needed to build an even better future.

959 | 9 Tiny Habits That Make Your Day Feel Instantly Lighter 18.05.2026 47min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis podcast, she challenges the idea that adulthood, ambition, or leadership must constantly feel exhausting and argues that a lighter, more intentional life is often built through small daily choices rather than dramatic overhauls. Drawing from her own recent move from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley, she reflects on simplifying her lifestyle and shares nine “tiny habits” that help her feel more grounded, including starting the day with intention, avoiding her phone in the morning, using the two-minute rule to overcome procrastination, drinking water before coffee, setting a bedtime alarm, moving her body daily, ending the day by noticing what went right, finding moments of laughter, and practicing self-compassion. Ultimately, she emphasizes that meaningful change does not come from perfection or doing everything at once, but from consistently choosing one small habit that brings more ease, presence, and gratitude into everyday life.

958 | "Rach, do you have a housekeeper?" "Rach, I think I missed my children's childhoods. Is it too late?" 14.05.2026 30min

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this edition of Ask Rach, Rachel Hollis responds to two listener questions centered on the challenges of balancing ambition, work, and family. First, she speaks with a single mother of teenagers who feels guilty for spending years focused on building her businesses rather than being fully present with her kids, encouraging her to stop viewing her sacrifices as failures and instead recognize the life and stability she built for her family. Rachel emphasizes that rebuilding connection with teenagers is still possible, but it requires showing up for them on their terms, respecting their individuality, and finding authentic shared experiences rather than forcing emotional conversations. In the second half, she addresses a listener asking about household support systems, openly sharing her own experiences with mothers’ helpers, nannies, housekeepers, and delegating responsibilities throughout different seasons of motherhood and entrepreneurship. She argues that seeking help at home should not carry shame, especially for working parents, and reframes hiring support as both practical and empowering, ultimately encouraging listeners to let go of unrealistic expectations and build lives that allow them to focus on what matters most.