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In today's episode, Rachel addresses the common struggle of losing momentum with new goals shortly after setting them, especially at the start of a new year. Instead of focusing solely on the goal, she emphasize the importance of building sustainable systems that can support achieving these goals. Let's figure our your system!

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00:00 The Excitement and Disappointment of New Year Goals

00:39 The Importance of Systems Over Goals

01:57 Defining Your 2026 Vision

03:32 Building Effective Systems for Success

04:41 Recap and Setting Up for February

08:52 Personal Health Journey and System Failures

14:22 Experimentation and Perfectionism in Systems

15:20 Creating Your Personalized System Framework

21:18 Exclusive Content and Community

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into listener questions about challenging relationships and friendships.

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

01:02 Welcome to Ask Rach

02:54 Advice on Unhealthy Relationships

09:08 Dealing with Friendship Issues

19:01 Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care

29:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis addresses the frustration of working hard towards goals without making significant progress. She identifies common pitfalls like self-sabotage disguised as productive activity, goal avoidance, and the allure of potential over commitment.

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00:26 Meet Rachel Hollis: Your Guide to Real Life

01:06 Understanding High Achievers and Their Struggles

01:39 The Origin of Today's Episode

02:38 The Sneaky Trap of Goal Avoidance

05:13 Deferred Courage Syndrome: A Common Pitfall

11:07 The Illusion of Preparation

13:38 Bargaining with Fear: A Dangerous Game

14:35 Motherhood and Personal Goals: Finding Balance

19:17 Addicted to Potential: The Allure of 'Someday'

23:47 The Fear of Failure: Why It Holds You Back

25:52 Building a Supportive Community

27:30 Conclusion: Aligning Actions with Goals

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Original Airdate - July 11th 2025

In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses her personal journey of losing weight during perimenopause. She shares the frustration and challenges she faced, including a major shift in hormones that made her usual fitness and nutrition routines ineffective. Rachel emphasizes the importance of experimentation and finding what works specifically for your body.

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01:18 Personal Struggles and Realizations

01:46 The Turning Point: Getting Real with Myself

02:37 Detailed Breakdown of My Weight Loss Journey

03:04 Podcast Introduction and Disclaimer

04:02 Understanding Perimenopause and Weight Gain

07:51 The Frustration of Unexplained Weight Gain

12:12 Experimenting with Diet and Exercise

22:05 Family Support and Nutritional Guidance

28:18 The Frustration of Dietary Changes

31:46 Introduction to the Slow Carb Diet

33:07 Morning Protein Routine

36:27 Calorie Counting Realizations

40:06 Adjusting to a Strict Nutrition Plan

46:35 The Impact of Anti-Inflammatory Diet

51:42 Experimenting with Nutrition

55:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of financial freedom and practical ways to earn a raise without burning out. She emphasizes setting a clear goal for a raise, having open conversations with managers early on, and improving the quality—not just quantity—of your work.

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00:00 Introduction: Working Smarter, Not Harder

00:57 Welcome to the Show: Life, Real Life

01:37 The Importance of Financial Freedom

03:26 Taking Ownership of Your Financial Future

06:50 Seven Practical Ways to Get a Raise

07:36 Decide That a Raise is Your Goal

14:56 Have the Conversation Early

22:10 Improve How You Work, Not Just How Hard You Work

27:54 Invest in Yourself

30:44 Track Your Wins Like an Athlete

32:23 Expand Your Impact

33:50 Act Like Someone Who Already Earns More

38:26 Conclusion: Set the Intention to Earn More

39:22 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel Hollis addresses the pervasive issue of comparison, emphasizing its detrimental impact on joy and fulfillment. She discusses how societal norms and expectations often trap women into a cycle of achievement that never truly satisfies. Rachel encourages listeners to focus on their internal happiness rather than external milestones and offers several mindset shifts to help break free from the comparison game.

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01:00 Welcome to the Podcast

01:31 The Comparison Trap

03:42 Mindset Shift: Stop Using Milestones as Proof of Happiness

05:53 Personal Anecdote: The Perfect Life Illusion

09:55 Mindset Shift: Embrace Your Own Path

14:24 Mindset Shift: Understand Your Season

19:11 Mindset Shift: Success is Direction, Not Speed

28:46 Mindset Shift: Shrink the Timeline

36:16 Conclusion: Focus on Your Own Journey

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In this episode of the podcast, Rachel Hollis emphasizes that while motivation is fleeting, it's the small, consistent habits that lead to lasting change. She discusses the myth that motivation alone can sustain personal growth and highlights the necessity of creating systems and processes to maintain progress. Rachel introduces three key habits for success: deciding once to reduce decision fatigue, utilizing the minimum effective dose to stay on track even on tough days, and taking action regardless of current feelings.

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01:00 Welcome to the Show: Motivation vs. Momentum

01:40 The Myth of Motivation

03:42 Building Systems for Success

05:23 Three Habits to Transform Your Life

08:22 Habit 1: Decide Once

12:48 Habit 2: Minimum Effective Dose

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30:41 Habit 3: Feelings vs. Actions

38:23 Conclusion: Consistency Over Motivation

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In this bonus episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares the heartfelt and detailed journey of relocating from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley in New York. She discusses her longtime dream of living on a ranch, the unexpected move, and the series of events that led to her decision. Rachel candidly explains the challenges faced in LA, including disliking the city's politics, a remodel gone awry, and the lack of community feeling.

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00:00 Dreams of a Ranch Life

01:06 Welcome to the Podcast

02:31 The Big Move to Hudson Valley

03:32 Life in Los Angeles and Austin

06:07 Challenges with Public and Private Schools

12:58 The Remodel Nightmare

18:48 Reevaluating Life Choices

24:25 Dreaming of a Future in the Country

28:47 Excitement About Moving

29:25 Initial Plans and Considerations

30:07 Exploring Hudson Valley

30:33 School Research and Decisions

33:09 Fast-Tracking the Move

35:49 Convincing the Kids

40:29 Finalizing the Move

47:42 Reflecting on the Journey

51:17 Settling into New York

53:03 Looking Forward

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