The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach sits down with double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon to demystify fertility, pregnancy after 35, and the many options available for building a family. Dr. Lucky breaks down how conception actually works, why fertility changes with age, and what women should know about egg freezing, IVF, embryo freezing, and other fertility treatments. Together, they explore common misconceptions about the biological clock, the role of male fertility, and the lifestyle factors that can influence reproductive health, while addressing the emotional toll of infertility and the importance of releasing shame and self-blame. Dr. Lucky also shares practical advice for finding a trustworthy fertility specialist, understanding treatment options, and making informed decisions about family planning. Throughout the conversation, Rach and Dr. Lucky emphasize that fertility is not a one-size-fits-all journey, reminding listeners that knowledge, flexibility, and self-compassion can help them navigate the process with greater confidence and hope.

*Original Airdate: October '24 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach gets personal about confidence, authenticity, and why meaningful change doesn't always feel good. Reflecting on her own journey, she shares how the pressure to appear polished and meet other people's expectations can hold us back from showing up as our true selves. Rachel revisits a powerful experience in Sedona that taught her how painful personal transformation can be, and draws on advice from performance psychologist Mike Gervais to explain how the way we speak to ourselves shapes our confidence. Ultimately, Rach reminds us that authentic confidence isn't about being perfect—it's about knowing yourself, trusting your instincts, and having the courage to live life on your own terms. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this edition of "Ask Rach" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach tackles three listener questions about navigating difficult relationships, protecting your energy, and knowing when it's time to put yourself first. She offers advice to a woman struggling to watch her best friend repeatedly pursue an unhealthy relationship, emphasizing the importance of respecting other people's choices while establishing emotional boundaries. Rachel also explores how to maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset when your partner sees the world through a more pessimistic lens, reminding listeners that they don't need to change someone else's beliefs to stay true to their own. Finally, Rach delivers some tough love to a woman considering moving cities with a boyfriend who has relied on her financially for years, encouraging her to recognize the difference between supporting a partner and carrying an unequal relationship. Throughout the episode, she reminds listeners that loving someone doesn't mean sacrificing their own peace, independence, or well-being.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach gets candid about the challenges of navigating midlife, perimenopause, and the frustrating realization that the routines and strategies that worked in her 20s and 30s no longer seem to deliver the same results. While her family life is thriving, she opens up about feeling stuck in her career, creativity, fitness, and personal style, prompting her to launch an experiment: identifying what's working, recognizing what isn't, and trying the exact opposite of her usual approach to see what changes. Rachel reflects on the identity shifts that come with getting older, the pressure of reinventing yourself while juggling family responsibilities, and the importance of giving yourself permission to evolve. She invites listeners to join her on this journey of rediscovery, reminding them that just because something worked in the past doesn't mean it's the right approach for the person they're becoming.

*Original Airdate: October '25 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach opens up about her personal experiences with intense periods of sadness and hopelessness, sharing how hormonal changes and anemia have affected her emotional well-being. She explains why it’s important to pay attention to the connection between physical and mental health and offers practical tools for navigating days when you’re feeling especially low, including focusing on the bare minimum, listening to uplifting music, moving your body, checking in on your physical health, and interrupting negative thought patterns. Rachel also emphasizes the importance of being honest with loved ones about how you’re feeling, giving yourself grace during difficult moments, and recognizing that even the smallest acts of self-care can help you gradually find your way back to feeling like yourself. She reminds listeners that while these strategies aren't a substitute for professional help with clinical depression, small, intentional choices can make a meaningful difference when you're struggling emotionally. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten.