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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.
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Welcome to Self-Care Daily, a spin off of From the Heart with Rachel Brathen. In this series, Rachel, New York Times Bestselling author, podcast host, and serial entrepreneur, is offering nuggets of wisdom, guidance and clarity every day of the week. From Monday to Friday, each episode offers self-care tips, guided meditations, heartfelt advice and a moment to ground into your body, lead with purpose, set intentions and take action in your day-to-day life. On the path toward self-love, each ...
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Happy Valentine’s Day! As an ultimate act of self-care, today’s episode will invite you to take yourself out on a date. Rachel shares some ideas, from a date in the traditional sense to other options that may match your mood better. Then enjoy! Tune in for this beautiful act of self-love. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …
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Today’s episode is a really open and honest sharing straight from Rachel’s heart. She begins by talking about the season of winter, and what winter is asking of us during these months. Winter is a time to slow down, move inward, and rest. It’s a time to anchor into our self worth, even when we are doing nothing of “value”. But Rachel often finds he…
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Today’s self-love practice may make you a little bit uncomfortable - but it is so beautiful to do. Rachel will guide you through a journaling practice where you will sit down, write, and simply brag. Write about everything you love about yourself. Don’t leave any stone unturned! It’s time to counter your inner judgmental voice and focus on all the …
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For our self-love practice today, we are going to give ourselves some gratitude. But it’s going to be a different type of gratitude. This type of gratitude you don’t need to earn, or do anything to receive. This gratitude is all about who you are at your core, no matter what you accomplished today. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener dat…
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of From the Heart. In this episode, Rachel announces big news about the Yoga Girl Company. After a long time deliberating, she is here to share - Yoga Girl is for sale. Taking a trip down memory lane, she shares the entire story, from how Yoga Girl began as an idea when Rachel taught her first class abroad in 2012…
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In the spirit of self-love, today you are going to give yourself exactly what you need. What is something truly loving you can do for yourself today? What is a need that you have, and how can you fulfill that in the most loving way possible? The best way to begin is with a check-in, so tune in to figure out exactly what you need. To learn more abou…
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This week is all about love! With Valentine’s Day on Friday, it’s the perfect time to anchor into love - but let’s do it for ourselves. Rachel will share practices that will help you take good care of your body, mind, and heart, as well as contemplate your relationship with yourself and maybe even indulge a little bit. Tune in to begin. To learn mo…
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Today’s episode is another segment of Ask Rachel, where listeners call in and receive answers from the heart. But before she dives into your questions, Rachel shares a little bit about her difficulties over the past week - with the state of the world, inside her own family, and her struggle to be vulnerable and tell the truth. Your questions brough…
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It’s time to make some art! In today’s episode, you will first have a moment in nature. Go to your favorite spot and dedicate some time to sit in silence. By the end, you’ll notice - you are inspired. Take that inspiration and use it to spark an art practice, whatever it may be. Creating in alignment with the earth we live on will always be life ch…
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As children, art is completely play. Children don’t care about making mistakes or having things be perfect. But the older you get, the more art can turn into work. The fun part disappears. In today’s episode, you will come back to that creative version of you that gets messy, colors outside the lines, and just has fun with it. Tune in to begin. To …
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In today’s episode, you will spend some time getting inspired. Rachel will guide you through a meditation, and in just a few moments, you will go within yourself, shift your focus to your breath, and feel alive. It is in this space where you will notice the fire of inspiration - then all you have to do is fan the flames. Tune in to begin. To learn …
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As we connect with our creativity this week, you will use today’s episode to discover what art form has been calling your name lately. What are you longing to try? What is inspiring you? What will ignite your spirit, change your mood, and make you feel more hopeful? You don’t have to know how to do it, you don’t have to be good at it, you just have…
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We are officially in February! Let’s use this transition to change the vibe and set an intention to bring out some dormant creative energy. This week you will get creative in different ways, let yourself play, turn off your mind, and make art. Rachel will share some small steps to begin today. Tune in. To learn more about listener data and our priv…
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Today’s episode is a sensitive topic and Rachel has a big story to tell. It is time to talk about how she culled three roosters and ate them on the farm. Beginning the episode with a discussion on nourishment, veganism, postpartum, and losing and gaining weight, Rachel shares where she was before and how she feels in her body now. She then shares h…
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We all have moments where we feel good in our own skin, but on the opposite end, we all have moments where we judge ourselves too harshly as well. In today’s episode, you will consider the moments that make you disconnect from your own beauty, and you will set a boundary to prevent it from happening. Rachel shares a fitting example from her own lif…
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Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference. In today’s episode, you will consider how you can easily add more beauty to your life. Rachel shares some really great examples, from visiting an art gallery to buying yourself flowers. At the end of it, when you feel harmonious in your environment, you’ll always feel a bit more hope. T…
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When do you feel like your most beautiful self? The answer could surprise you. Often, it’s when we feel at peace and in the moment. It could be after a sweaty yoga practice, during a night out on the town with your best friends, or at home on the couch with your loved ones. In today’s episode, you will reflect on when you feel most beautiful and fi…
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No matter what society likes to tell us, true beauty is all about feeling like who you truly are. Today’s episode offers you a playful journaling prompt that will help you reflect on your unique sense of style. You will consider what makes you feel most like yourself, and then take a look at your wardrobe - and see if it matches the vibe. Tune in t…
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If it feels like January has lasted forever for you too, this week’s topic will help you set a change of pace, liven things up a little bit, and make you feel a bit better. What is your relationship with beauty? Are you surrounding yourself with beautiful things? Does your home feel beautiful? Contemplate this topic and then get ready to splurge a …
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What do the stars have in store for us in 2025? In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by our favorite astrologer, Debra Silverman, to share the astrology forecast for the year ahead. Together they discuss your soul versus your ego, how to slow down and live a life grounded in self-acceptance, using astrology to find fulfillment as we age, and Rachel…
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We have been considering what we need to let go of all week, along with what is holding us back and what changes this will bring to our lives. Today is the day we take action to let go. What does that look like for you? Rachel will help you get started. You will feel so much better being a little bit lighter by the end of January. Tune in to begin.…
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Whatever change you are trying to make in your life this week, there is a reason you haven’t already done it. Something is holding you back. In today’s episode, you are going to journal on two prompts. Why is now the right now? And - what do you need in order to make this change? Anchor into your clear why and you will be more likely to stick to it…
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What is the best way to let something go? Visualize yourself already having done it! In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a visualization practice where you will imagine yourself living life free of whatever is weighing you down. This is a great tool if you are feeling stuck, because you can embody and feel your future self, and know t…
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Sometimes life is messy and that’s totally okay to embrace. But there are some messes that are holding you back. In today’s episode, you will journal on an unnecessary mess in your life - one that is causing you a lot of extra problems. Tune in to shed some light on it instead of sweeping it under the rug. To learn more about listener data and our …
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You can’t move onto something new if you are stuck in the old. This week on the show, we are going to purge, let go of things we have no need for, and clean things out. What is making your life messier than it needs to be? What is causing you disorganization? If you spend your life cleaning up all the time, you’ll never get to focus on what’s impor…
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Welcome back to From the Heart. This week on the show, Rachel is finally home after a winter ski vacation, and she is settling into her usual routine. She shares about her time on the slopes with her family, the big overhaul she has done when it comes to her diet and counting her macros, and also what it felt like returning home after a long time a…
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When you want to be of service, what do you normally do? Do you donate money? Volunteer at a local organization? Something else? In today’s episode, you are going to find a way to be of service that is different from what you normally do. Get out of your comfort zone and give it a try. Rachel shares some examples. Tune in to begin. To learn more ab…
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We go through different seasons in our lives where we fluctuate just how much service we are able to give. Where are you presently in your life? Do you wish you were doing more? Today’s episode is an open contemplation to take a look at how you are showing up, and the reason you may not be able to give as much as you’d like. Give yourself some grac…
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Today’s episode is an offering of some thankful energy to those that have dedicated their lives to service in different ways. All those who are on the front lines - firefighters, nurses, social workers, etc - that work tirelessly to help others. It does not go unseen. Tune in to offer your thanks and find inspiration from them to be of service in y…
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Sometimes being of service sounds really complicated. But we shouldn’t let that deter us, because it can actually be so simple. In today’s episode, Rachel will help you find someone who you can be of service to today. And with a simple act, if you go into it open-minded and open-hearted, you just might change someone’s entire life. Tune in to begin…
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If it feels like the whole world is on fire, it’s because it is. There are so many people out there who need support right now. This week on the show, we are going to give it to them. Take the feeling of hopelessness and powerlessness and turn it into action. How can you make a difference? Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our…
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For today’s self-care practice, it’s time to meet our goals. But of course, in a slow and loving way. Rachel will help you identify the goal that is most urgent to you, as well as a small step you can take that is gentle and kind - but will still move you forward. Then it’s time to go do it. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and o…
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Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Is everyday life getting you down but you don’t know how to change it? Can you imagine the life of your dreams but you’re not sure exactly how to get there? In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Mimi Bouchard, the creator of Activations. Mimi transformed her life from one of self-hate and drug use to living her ful…
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It’s time for a big reality check. Inevitably on the way to your dreams, you are going to encounter some obstacles. However, you probably have an idea about what those obstacles are if you’ve been on this path before. In today’s episode, you will consider the most likely obstacle you will face, how to face it, and how to connect to your why during …
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One of the best ways to evolve from a place of love is to focus on the abundance that you already have. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a gratitude practice that will help you notice the blessings that have already unfolded for you in 2025. There are so many of them. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our priv…
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Your inner critic and your inner best friend can tell you very different stories. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through an exercise to look at the intentions you set for 2025 from both lenses. What does it feel like to approach your goals from a place of fear? And what does it feel like to approach them from a place of love? Rachel shar…
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How have you felt in the new year so far? How are your intentions going? We are often inundated with messages in the new year telling us that we need to change. But if we approach change from the wrong place, all we are going to do is be miserable or burn out. In today’s episode, Rachel will share how to approach your goals from a place of love and…
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For our self-care practice today, we are going to take a moment to work out some logistics. What do you need to make your New Year’s Intentions happen? When can you schedule them into your calendar? What are you missing? Rachel will share how you can sit down and plan this out in an actionable way to make your goals a reality. Tune in to begin. To …
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Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of From the Heart in 2025. In today’s show, Rachel shares how she celebrated the new year with her family - and how she has grown in the past year. All of us are sitting here stronger and wiser than we were at the beginning of 2024. How have you changed? Can you take an inventory of the skills you’ve …
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Whenever you are working on your goals, there is always a moment in time that comes along where you start to bail on yourself. You lose sight of your priorities, you get tired, and you slip up. It will inevitably happen, because that is life! In today’s episode, you will make a plan to face those obstacles when they come your way. Tune in to begin.…
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It’s the first day of a brand new chapter. In today’s episode, you are going to find a moment where you can embody the intention you set for yourself. Do something that puts you in the way of the energy you are looking for - and don’t wait. Rachel shares an example from her own life. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our priva…
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Yesterday you set your intention and word of the year for 2025. In today’s episode, Rachel shares a New Year’s Eve ritual she does close to midnight as the new year approaches. This ritual will help you feel a sense of clarity and readiness. You are on the cusp of a brand new beginning if you want one. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener…
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Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, so if you haven’t yet, now is the perfect time to set your intention and find your word for 2025. In today’s episode, Rachel will share exactly how to do that. Then all you have to do is connect to it again and again, speak it out loud, and let the universe do its magic. It will act as a compass helping you navigate and …
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We are getting so close to the new year. Now is a really great time to set your intentions. And sometimes, those intentions come through silence - through sitting with your journal, being honest with yourself, and really reflecting on what you want for 2025. Today’s practice offers you the space to do just that. And of course, the 2025 Intention Se…
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It is time for the most important practice we will do to prepare for 2025. In today’s episode, Rachel shares her Intention Setting Ceremony, where you will sit with your journal and call in your heart’s longing for 2025. Rachel will guide you through the entire practice, from setting up an altar, to shaking off any feelings with a dance party, sitt…
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We like to imagine that we will wake up on January 1, 2025 as a brand new person. But let’s be real - you will still face the same obstacles that are keeping you from your goals then too. In today’s episode, you will get clear on exactly what those obstacles are. Everything may not be in your control, but some things definitely are. How can you shi…
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Merry Christmas! If you get a moment to yourself today, this practice will help you get clear on the feeling you want to embody in 2025. You will visualize yourself in a regular day, in a regular moment, in the new year. How do you feel? That feeling is a big clue to the intention you should set. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data …
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As we lay the foundation for our intention setting for 2025, today’s episode gets a little bit more specific. What is a dream you would love to manifest in 2025? Take some time today to think about it, journal on it, and feel it in your heart. Getting clear on what you want is the very first step to making it happen. Tune in to begin. To learn more…
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It’s the last week of the year, and that means - it’s time to focus on setting our intentions for 2025. This week on Self-Care Daily, Rachel will offer you bite-sized practices that will get you really clear on exactly how you need to move forward. For today’s episode, you will focus on something you felt was lacking in 2024. It will help you set y…
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What did you accomplish in 2024 that you are really proud of? So many of us check things off our list and move from one thing to the next - but we don’t take the time to honor, bask in, and really celebrate the things we accomplished. In today’s self-care episode, you are going to toast to the magic you made happen in 2024. You deserve it. And if y…
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