<p>Starting over sounds simple in theory—a fresh page, a clean slate, a new beginning. But in real life, starting over is rarely neat or easy. It’s often messy, emotional, and uncertain, especially when you’re letting go of a version of yourself that once worked.</p><p>In this solo episode of <em>The Confident Woman Podcast</em>, Rachel Brooks speaks to the woman who feels caught between who she has been and who she knows God is calling her to become. She explores why real starting over isn’t just about changing circumstances, routines, or goals—it’s identity-level work. Without an internal shift, old patterns quietly follow us into new seasons.</p><p>Anchored in faith, this episode unpacks why starting over requires surrender rather than control, release rather than hustle, and trust rather than certainty. Rachel shares why uncertainty isn’t the same as danger, how God often reveals the next step instead of the full plan, and why beginning again doesn’t mean failure—it means awareness.</p><p>This episode is an invitation to stop forcing what no longer fits and allow God to redefine you from the inside out.</p><p><strong>Talking Points &amp; Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Why starting over is emotional, spiritual, and identity-level</li><li>How old patterns follow you into new seasons when identity doesn’t change</li><li>The difference between uncertainty and danger</li><li>Why surrender is the doorway to peace</li><li>How letting go of survival-based identities creates space for growth</li></ul><p><strong>Scripture for the Soul</strong> </p><p>“If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17</p><p><strong>Memorable Quotes</strong></p><ul><li>“Starting over isn’t just external. It’s internal.”</li><li>“Uncertainty isn’t always unsafe—it’s where faith can breathe.”</li><li>“Starting over doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re awake.”</li></ul><p><strong>Next Steps</strong> </p><p>If this episode resonated and you’re ready to begin again but need clarity on what comes next, visit <strong>START</strong> to choose your next step with intention. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/start">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/start</a></p><p>If you’re seeking high-level clarity and direction, you can also explore a private strategy call. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/work-with-me">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/work-with-me</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Rachel Brooks</strong> </p><p>Listen to more episodes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/play">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/play</a> </p><p>Subscribe to The Confident Woman Weekly: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter">https://iamrachelbrooks.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com">https://iamrachelbrooks.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://iamrachelbrooks.com/instagram">@iamrachelbrooks</a></p>