Breaking Free from Perfection: Finding Confidence and Peace in Your True Identity

Are you tired of striving for more, chasing success, and still wondering if you’re enough?

In this special episode, Rachel flips the mic and joins Arivee Vargas, host of The Humble Rising Podcast, to share her powerful story of hitting rock bottom, breaking free from perfectionism, and rediscovering her true identity in Christ.

Together, Rachel and Arivee dive deep into the struggles that so many women face—self-doubt, burnout, limiting beliefs—and how to step into lasting confidence and freedom. This is a conversation about faith, resilience, and learning to live from who you already are, not who the world says you need to be.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Rachel introduces the conversation with Arivee Vargas
• [02:00] Rachel’s story of hitting rock bottom and asking the fundamental questions: Who am I? What’s holding me back? Why?
• [06:00] Turning pain into purpose through healing, forgiveness, and faith
• [08:00] The universal struggle of “Am I enough?”
• [10:00] How suffering can become a catalyst for transformation
• [13:00] Building evidence for truth vs. lies in your identity
• [17:00] Why “no time” is often a distraction from facing the deeper work
• [19:00] What true authenticity really means—and what it doesn’t
• [25:00] Redefining identity and embracing freedom in Christ
• [27:00] Breaking free from perfectionism and embracing flexibility
• [30:00] The trap of achievement without fulfillment
• [34:00] Choosing fulfillment and freedom over burnout
• [36:00] Be before you do: shifting the script from society’s standards
• [37:00] Rachel’s #1 takeaway for women ready to create their own story

Takeaways:

• Burnout doesn’t come from doing too much—it comes from trying to prove your worth.
• Your past pain can become your purpose when you choose healing and truth.
• Authenticity isn’t about proving anything—it’s about freedom to be who God created you to be.
• Success without fulfillment is empty. Fulfillment comes from identity and purpose.
• You are already enough—because God says so.

Quotes:

“Perfection is the ultimate failure because you can never win at it.” – Rachel Brooks

“You are the writer, the director, the producer, and the star of your story.” – Rachel Brooks

“When you stop striving to prove your worth, you start living free.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey:

• Grab a copy of Rachel’s award-winning book, Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love — plus the bonus bundle for tools and encouragement to drop the pressure of perfect. → Get your copy here
• Download the free I Am Enough Reset — a 5-day guide to help you break free from lies and step into God’s truth. → Download here

Connect with Arivee Vargas:

• Podcast: The Humble Rising Podcast
• Instagram: @ariveevargas

Connect with Rachel Brooks:

• Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks