From the Heart with Rachel Brathen
Rachel Brathen is a bestselling author, podcast host, and serial entrepreneur who inspires millions every day. Now – Rachel offers an even more intimate look into her life and the inspiring journey. Weekly episodes of storytelling and talks from Rachel (sometimes alongside special guests!) dive into topics such as love, trust, finding balance, overcoming adversity and well-being. The light you are seeking is within your own heart. Join Rachel as she helps you uncover it, from her heart to yours.
Episodes
August 1, 2025 • 40 mins
Life is full of so many contrasts, and one scroll down your Instagram feed will show you that easily. This summer, you have probably seen your friends and families enjoying their lives, celebrities living lavishly and taking exciting trips… and then you have probably also seen a genocide happening - the worst suffering that children have experienced in recent times. How can we live our lives when faced with such contrasts?
In t...
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July 25, 2025 • 50 mins
In today’s episode, Rachel is talking to you from Greece as she visits on a family vacation. Greece holds a special place in Rachel’s heart, as this was a country she visited with her mom when she was little, but also on her first solo trips without parents, and even on her honeymoon. Reminiscing on all the trips in the past leads Rachel to today - now on a trip with her little family. She talks about the magic of summer, of playin...
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July 18, 2025 • 70 mins
It’s time for Ask Rachel on the show! In today’s episode, Rachel takes four beautiful questions from listeners - and each one followed themes of how to move forward, how to anchor into what is happening now, and how to accept change. One listener asked about the farm store, how to get started on doing something similar, and what the timeline should be. Another listener asked how to get out of a slump when you feel stuck.
Then th...
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July 11, 2025 • 48 mins
In today’s episode, Rachel is navigating the uncharted territory of making a big project happen while avoiding burnout. She has been tweaking her current routine and realizing, certain things make her feel better even when her to-do list is full of tasks. It’s those things that need to be prioritized.
But as women, prioritizing ourselves can feel so challenging. Everything we do is for others - even self-care! We practice self-car...
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July 4, 2025 • 53 mins
Have you ever felt burnt out? What caused that feeling? And what happens when it’s caused by something that you love? In today’s episode, Rachel takes a walk down memory lane, connecting the dots on all the different moments where she pushed herself to the point of depletion in order to create something. And the truth is - it has been happening throughout her entire life. She shares very honestly that she is struggling to find the ...
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June 27, 2025 • 40 mins
On today’s episode of the podcast, Rachel has lost her voice! She shares some lessons she has learned through that, including the dynamic she has with her family, with herself, and what really changes when you can’t communicate well. But her voice was lost for a magical reason: she spent all day working at her farm store, meeting new people, and creating community.
Rachel opens up about the joy and magic of watching your dreams...
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June 20, 2025 • 47 mins
Things have finally relaxed for Rachel after launching her family’s farm store and cafe. In today’s episode, she steps into summer and shares her life over the past week, from work she’s done, to celebrating her son’s second birthday, and now preparing for a beautiful midsommar celebration. But with the balance of happiness there is also some sadness to be found. Rachel opens up about recent heartbreaks she has experienced on the f...
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June 13, 2025 • 43 mins
Manifesting the life of your dreams takes hard work - there’s no denying that. And with that can come stress, anxiety, a feeling of overwhelm, and many struggles along the way. In today’s episode, Rachel shares everything that is unfolding in her life right now, from the happenings at her own homestead (where the bees may have swarmed at a neighbor’s house), to how things are going on the family farm as they open the farm store and...
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June 6, 2025 • 60 mins
This show is usually full of big epiphanies, realizations, and moments of healing, with Rachel sharing the whole story and how she made her way to the final result. But today’s episode… is not one of those episodes. Rachel shares in real time everything she is struggling with right now. Over the past few weeks, she has been overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious, and she can’t seem to find a balance or a middle ground with everything o...
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May 30, 2025 • 62 mins
Today’s episode begins with a garden update before Rachel dives into another segment of Ask Rachel, where she answers three beautiful questions from listeners. The first question is about negativity. How can we deal with negative people? How do we know the difference between toxicity and constructive feedback? And how can we make sure we are not constantly brought down by this energy in our lives?
The second question asks about ...
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May 23, 2025 • 64 mins
In today’s episode, Rachel is still deep in an anxiety spiral and she opens up about one of the reasons why that is: online hate. She talks about wearing her heart on her sleeve and feeling really vulnerable to the world - and how sometimes, actually, it’s our inner voice that is our own worst critic. Can we learn to tune out the noise coming from all directions?
With some feel-good stories mixed in about Lea and life on the far...
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May 16, 2025 • 53 mins
Today’s episode is a very vulnerable share from the heart. Rachel tells the story of clay - how it came into her life, how it feels when she’s working on the pottery wheel, and the doors that have been opened because of it. Have you ever tried something new that you knew innately was meant for you? Has working with your hands ever brought you a deep sense of peace that you can’t quite explain?
Rachel opens up about the revelatio...
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May 9, 2025 • 59 mins
Today’s episode begins with a grounding and a moment to anchor into your body - exactly what you may need if you’ve been feeling stressed or overwhelmed. This is how Rachel has been feeling lately. She discusses her new accelerated work day; the first time she has been working at this pace since her burnout. Old patterns have been cropping up, she’s had trouble sleeping, but it’s all for a beautiful reason: she is opening an exciti...
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May 2, 2025 • 85 mins
Here’s a staggering fact: approximately 75% of homes harbor mold or bacteria, often lurking unseen by the people living in them. But what can we do about it? In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Michael Rubino to put your mind at ease. Michael is a mold and air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse (https://homecleanse.com/), a revolutionary company with the vision to end the worldwide healt...
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April 25, 2025 • 48 mins
There are some memories that imprint themselves on our bodies. When we think about them again, those same feelings still linger and make themselves known. And when the time is right, we get presented with opportunities to heal in ways that we couldn’t in the past.
In today’s episode, Rachel is four year post mold - and still processing and healing from this very difficult chapter of her life. She goes on a walk down memory lane a...
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April 18, 2025 • 52 mins
Do you live in tune with your monthly cycle? Do you rest when your body is calling you to rest? Do you stand in your power when you have more energy? In today’s episode, Rachel has just started her period. She shares how she has been feeling this time around, from her philosophical ponderings, to struggling with feeling small, and a funny story involving Dennis.
Our cycles can often determine what we need in a day: how much rest w...
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April 11, 2025 • 61 mins
Welcome to another segment of Ask Rachel! In today’s episode, Rachel begins with a little opening from the heart before diving into questions. She shares about grief, current happenings in her own life, and how she has been feeling. Then it’s time to answer your questions! Listeners called in today with beautiful questions on tips to move to another country, how to handle a major transition such as your kids moving out, what to do ...
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April 4, 2025 • 48 mins
In today’s episode, Rachel shares a beautiful morning ritual she has with Dennis and her children - they dance! She talks about how this ritual started, how Dennis and her are strengthening their relationship through bachata classes, and how important it is to keep doing new, intentional things with your loved ones. But this hobby has also had an unexpected impact on Rachel: she has learned how to move through life like you’re in a...
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March 28, 2025 • 62 mins
Winter has come and gone, and the end of the season also marked something very special for Rachel: she taught her first retreat experience in five years! The Home Retreat ended on the Spring Equinox, and in today’s episode, Rachel tells you all about. She begins with a little history of her past retreats, the burnout she experienced, and the trepidation she felt stepping back into the vibe of a past self. She then opens up about th...
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March 21, 2025 • 62 mins
Have you ever sneezed and were embarrassed to find that a little bit of pee came out? Have you given birth and felt so different down there afterward? Are you having painful sex? Welcome to an episode all about your pelvic floor muscles. Rachel is joined by Dr. Sara Reardon, aka @the.vagina.whisperer on Instagram, to take a look at common issues women experience with their pelvic floor, what they really mean, and how to treat them....
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