The Confident Woman Podcast

What does it really look like to lead with confidence while navigating anxiety, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and mental health challenges?

In this deeply honest conversation, Rachel Brooks is joined by Sarah Boes—entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, and mother—to unpack the truth behind OCD, business burnout, and the beauty of redefining success on your own terms.

Whether you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,”...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Rachel Brooks shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind Chasing Perfection, five years after it was written—and the journey that has unfolded since. From grief and loss to growth and grace, this is not about closing a chapter. It’s about returning to what’s always been true.

If you’ve ever wondered how to heal, where to begin, or whether your story still matters—this is your invitation to pause, exhale,...

Confidence isn’t about being loud, polished, or perfect—it’s about being anchored in truth. In this deeply honest conversation, Rachel Brooks and Kash Rocheleau unpack the real work of becoming confident: healing the root, shedding performance-based identity, and returning to the woman God created you to be.

Whether you’re walking through burnout, rebuilding your life, or feeling stuck in survival mode, this episode is your reminder...

What does it really mean to become your best self—and how do you live from that place while leading a business and life that aligns with your purpose? In this episode, Rachel Brooks joins Elona Lopari, host of The Life School Podcast, for a powerful conversation about identity, alignment, and the mindset shifts that unlock the woman you're here to become. This is the real talk behind confidence, inner healing, and redefining succes...

What if the pain of your past didn’t have to define your future? In this transformative episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with trauma-informed transformation coach Riana Malia to explore how quantum time release and subconscious reprogramming can help high-achieving women heal from the inside out. This is your permission slip to stop telling the old story—and start creating a new one.

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• [00:00] Meet Riana Malia: Her story,...

In this powerful solo episode, Rachel Brooks shares her deeply personal journey of surrender and what it truly means to let go. If you've ever felt the weight of control, perfectionism, or pressure to hold it all together, this message is for you. Rachel unpacks how letting go isn’t about giving up—it’s about opening up space for God to move and freedom to unfold.

Let this episode be your invitation to loosen the grip, breathe deepe...

In this episode, Rachel Brooks joins the Heal Through Humor podcast with Talia Bombola for an honest conversation about chasing perfection, hitting rock bottom, and learning how to rise stronger. Together, they unpack what it takes to stop performing, stop proving, and start healing from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of burnout, identity shifts, or striving for “enoughness,” this episode reminds you: you are ...

What if you didn’t need more content or funnels—just one great story?

In this episode, Rachel sits down with StoryBrand-trained strategist Kris Jones, founder of Red Door Stories, to uncover how a simple narrative shift can turn your website into a client-converting machine. Whether you’re burnt out on content creation or stuck in sales overwhelm, this conversation shows you the missing link: story.

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• [00:01] Meet Kris ...

Do you ever feel like you’re giving everything to everyone else—but still feel like it’s never enough?

In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, a pioneer in holistic women’s development and author of Rewrite the Mother Code. They dive deep into what it means to mother—not just children, but dreams, businesses, and most importantly, yourself.

Dr. Gertrude unpacks her journey of discovering that motherhood is n...

In this powerful solo episode, Rachel Brooks dives deep into the foundation beneath confidence, success, and leadership: self-worth.

Rachel shares how chasing perfection, seeking external validation, and striving for approval all trace back to one central question—Am I enough?

This is not just a feel-good conversation; it's a soul-level invitation to reclaim your identity, rebuild your self-trust, and redefine success based on who ...

This week on The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks is joined by the incredible Carla Reeves—a coach, writer, and host of the Differently Podcast—whose work centers on helping women reset their lives from the inside out.

What starts as a conversation about writing and reflection turns into a deeply raw and faith-filled dialogue around burnout, surrender, perfectionism, and the holy (but hard) work of resting and realigning with ...

In this episode, Rachel Brooks unpacks what it truly means to redefine success and unlock unshakable confidence from within. In a world that measures worth by titles, achievements, and performance, Rachel offers a new path—one rooted in faith, fulfillment, and freedom.

Together with Molly Claire, the coach and host of The Masterful Coach podcast, Rachel explores why many women tie their identity to what they do and how they perform—...

What if the life you’re living right now—no matter how messy or uncertain—is actually preparing you for something greater?

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Rhonda Nelson—speaker, philanthropist, patient advocate, and author of A Different Life—for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on navigating chronic illness, profound loss, and the courage to reinvent yourself through life’s darkest seasons.

Rhonda opens up about her diagnosi...

Are you ready to grow your business with calm, confidence, and Christ-centered clarity?

In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Judy Weber—business strategist, former trial lawyer, and host of the Joyful Business Podcast—to unpack what it truly means to lead with faith, think strategically, and make bold, aligned decisions as a Christian woman in business.

Judy shares her powerful story—from poverty to the courtroom, corporate ...

In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel shares what this unthinkable season of grief has been teaching her about healing, faith, and becoming. She opens up about what it means to keep going when the world feels shattered—and how to hold space for your humanity in the middle of the mess.

If you're navigating loss, heartbreak, or a season that has forced you to slow down and sit with the pain, this co...

What if prosperity isn’t about chasing more—but choosing what actually fulfills you? In this empowering episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Ruchi Pinniger, founder of Watch Her Prosper, to unpack what true financial confidence looks like from the inside out.

They explore how to shift your money mindset, let go of perfectionism, and step into abundance through well-being, spirituality, and aligned relationships—with both people and...

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough?

You push yourself to be perfect, prove your worth, and meet impossible standards—only to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in the same cycle.

In this episode, Kim Gross & I dive deep into why perfectionism keeps you stuck & how to break free. We talk about the masks we wear, why we fear being seen & how to let go of the all-or-nothing mindset that le...

What happens when the identity you’ve built your life around is suddenly gone?

In this episode, Rachel Brooks dives into the power of identity, resilience, and intentional leadership with Linzie Hermsmeyer, a coach who helps ambitious women step into purposeful leadership. We talk about how to redefine success, embrace growth, and develop the mindset of an athlete—whether in business, leadership, or life.

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• The...

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of surrender—why letting go of the need to control everything can bring more freedom, clarity, and confidence than we ever imagined. Whether you’re navigating a season of transition, loss, or uncertainty, learning to trust the process can be one of the most empowering steps you take.

Key Discussion Points

• Why letting go isn’t giving up—it’s creating space for what’s next
• The difference ...