Overcoming perfectionism and learning to love yourself with Rachel Brooks

This week's episode was recorded as a live event in our free Facebook community. We were joined by entrepreneur, author, and speaker Rachel Brooks. Not only did Rachel share her inspiring story with us, she also provided practical tips and strategies to break free from self-doubt, let go of perfectionism, and build a more loving relationship with yourself and your body.

 

The Cliff Notes

How can perfectionism become destructive in our lives?

Working towards self-acceptance and self-love

Rachel’s perspective on nutrition and her relationship with food

How can you overcome fears that come up in your life?

Managing the all-or-nothing mentality

Reframing our view of perfection

How to slow down in your life

How to connect with Rachel

 

About Rachel

Rachel Brooks is an entrepreneur and CEO, who brings women together through her passion to empower women to become the best version of themselves personally and professionally. She is the founder of The Confident Woman, a lifestyle and media brand that aims to educate, inspire, and empower women to create lasting change from within.

 

As a recovering perfectionist, Rachel dealt heavily with the stress and dangers of striving to be the best, struggling with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, self-esteem, and self-image issues. She radically transformed her life by creating a positive mindset, a healthy body, and a soul filled with self-love and gratitude. 

 

Now, she empowers women to create their own story and supports them on their journey to self-discovery and developing their personal and professional lives with authenticity, love, and grace. Recognizing that community is essential to growth and dissolving the myth of doing everything on your own, Rachel has fostered a safe space within The Confident Woman Community, so that women from around the world can collectively learn, grow, and thrive together.

 

As well as founding The Confident Woman, Rachel is also a published author of the 4x Global Award-Winning book Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love. She is the host o