What stage are you metaphorically preparing your life for today?
In this powerful episode, Rachel Brooks returns to the mic for a raw, vulnerable conversation originally recorded with Kelly Bluth. Together, they unpack what it really means to grow, slow down, and reclaim your confidence. From burnout and perfectionism to rest, purpose, and redefining success, Rachel gets honest about what life has taught her—and what she’s still learning.
Whether you're navigating heartbreak, healing, hustle, or simply asking “Who am I now?”—this episode is your permission slip to stop striving and start becoming.
Timestamps:
- [00:01] Welcome back: Growth, burnout & becoming
- [00:04] Rachel’s book Chasing Perfection—why it still speaks today
- [00:08] The truth about fear, identity, and self-worth
- [00:13] Why healing isn’t linear (and the power of revisiting your story)
- [00:15] Fitness, self-discipline, and mindset as a metaphor for life
- [00:22] The burnout trap—and what anti-hustle really means
- [00:27] Rachel’s 4-pillar framework: Mental, emotional, spiritual, physical
- [00:29] Finding purpose through loss and grief
- [00:36] Carrying forward the legacy of those we love
- [00:40] Redefining success in a season of surrender
- [00:45] How to join The Confident Woman movement
- [00:47] Final message + I Am… Becoming offer
Key Takeaways:
- You don’t have to chase success to prove your worth
- Rest is not laziness—it’s sacred
- Loss can reveal your deepest purpose
- Growth often looks like returning to your own truth
- Fitness, faith, and freedom are more connected than you think
Quotes to Share:
“Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. — Tony Robbins”
“Fitness is a metaphor for life. You have to show up—even if you’re only at 3%.”
“Our spiritual being doesn’t want anything of this world—it already has everything within.”
Ready to Go Deeper?
- I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset A quick, grounding guide to help you remember who you are when you forget. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
- Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle The book that started it all—plus journal prompts, a self-love guide, and the 7-Day Fit From Within reset. → iamrachelbrooks.com/chasing-perfection
- I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note style experience to guide you from survival to surrender—with Scripture, prompts, and prayer. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming
Support the Mission
This podcast isn’t backed by sponsors—it’s built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the work: → iamrachelbrooks.com/support
Connect with Rachel Brooks:
Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
Newsletter: iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter
Podcast library: iamrachelbrooks.com/play
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