Best Rachael Dean Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Sarah Adler, author of Happy Medium 41:06

3d ago41:06

41:06

Laugh with us as we chat with special guest Sarah Adler about her newest romance, Happy Medium! Sarah gives us an inside look behind writing complicated characters, what it looks like to be a full-time writer, and how a pun about goats turned into the hilarious, swoon-heavy novel you can't help but love.…

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Freedom Before FIRE | Trip of a Lifestyle 59:14

3d ago59:14

59:14

In this episode: connecting points, the power of FU money, the early retirement era, and enjoying the journey. This week we are joined by returning guests, Steven and Lauren Keys from Trip of a Lifestyle, to update us on their FI journey and “early retirement era,” as well as discuss the importance of finding the courage and freedom to make radical…

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Trickster Duology by Tamora Pierce 37:21

9d ago37:21

37:21

We are flashing back to one of our favorite YA writers, Tamora Pierce, and focusing on her duology for Aly, Daughter of the Lioness. This episode covers both Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, and if you haven't read them, my guest cohost, Emily, may come try to find you to share the word of Tortall.…

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MISSING: Jennifer and Adrianna Wix (Springfield/Cross Plains, Tennessee) (Part 1) 41:07

9d ago41:07

41:07

Jennifer and Adrianna Wix were last seen on March 25, 2004, at the Benton residence, Jennifer's boyfriend's family's house, in Springfield, Tennessee. On that day, Jennifer's father, Michael Wix, spoke with Jennifer on the phone, making him the last relative to have contact with her. Joey Benton, Jennifer's boyfriend at the time, and his parents, J…

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Rosacea Reimagined: Innovative Techniques for a Healthier Complexion with Amayra Morales 46:07

10d ago46:07

46:07

In this episode, Nikki interviews Amayra Morales about rosacea and its connection to the gut and what we eat. Amyra Morales. Amayra is an Ayurveda digestive health coach who focuses on helping women manage rosacea so they can glow from the inside out. Amayra hit her lowest health point in 2018 and through a series of fortunate events ended up in In…

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New Beginnings: Season 4 Of Vetiver Vibes Is Here! 7:45

10d ago7:45

7:45

Welcome to Season 4 of the Vetiver Vibes podcast!! If you want to join us on the podcast, you can fill out the following form. If we think you're a good fit, we will reach out to you. https://forms.gle/z7X62RfDyWMpnw2E6 Support the show This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health prof…

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488 | The Courage to Take Action | EconoMe LIVE with Doc G 54:28

11d ago54:28

54:28

In this episode: courage from community, what to do next, overwhelm, finding community, and the evolution of FI. Live from the EconoMe Conference in Cincinati Ohio, Brad is joined by Jordan "Doc G" Grumet and a room full of passionate members of our community to discuss finding the courage to take action in your FI journey. While we understand mone…

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Stress Management Rapid Recs for April 38:38

17d ago38:38

38:38

What sort of books do you read when you're stressed and overwhelmed with life? Hannah and Rachael delve into their favorite genres and authors to give you some options for your TBR. Let us know your favorites on Instagram: @booksaremagicalpod or email booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.comBy Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah

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487 | Military FI: Optimizing Your Financial Plan before Military Retirement | Daniel Kopp, CFP 59:24

18d ago59:24

59:24

In this episode: survivor benefit plans, VA benefits, VSO's disability benefits, tax planning, healthcare, and blended retirement systems. This week we are joined by Daniel Kopp, founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, to outline ways you can best prepare for military retirement. Together we cover pensions, navigating the Survivor Benefit P…

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Interview with Courtney Deane, author of When Happily Ever After Fails 43:22

24d ago43:22

43:22

In this week's episode, Hannah and Rachael had the incredible opportunity to talk to Courtney Deane about her new book When Happily Ever After Fails, the inspiration, mental health, and favorite genres to dive into when not writing. The book is a rom-com with heart, so give us a listen and add this book to your TBR!…

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486 | The Wealthy Educator | Chris Travers 40:34

25d ago40:34

40:34

In this episode: public service accounts, side hustles, making FI possible, frugality, giving yourself freedom, and side hustles. This week we are joined by Chris Travers, a New York City public school teacher and FI community member, to discuss his journey from being a natural saver to becoming a savvy investor, talk advantages and disadvantages o…

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MISSING: Katherine Berry (Muskogee, Oklahoma) 23:30

29d ago23:30

23:30

This week, I have a baffling case for you. The last time Natalie saw her sister, Katherine Berry, was when she was only a few months old. When Natalie became a teenager, she was told that Katherine was missing, and her heart was shattered. Natalie has dedicated many years to searching, praying, and thinking about Katherine. In December 2022, she di…

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Essentria's Anniversary Special: 5 Years of Empowering Aromatherapists 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, Nikki and Rachael recap what Essentria Aromatherapy School has done over the past year and 5 years since the launch of the school. We are very grateful for all the support from our past and present students, and community members. We have students in 138 countries We have supported 8,888 students Sponsored NAHA’s Botanica Conferenc…

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Interview with Ciera Burch, author of Something Kindred 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

This interview comes with a lot of laughs - as well as Ciera Burch's insightful perspectives on grief, death, and connecting with the past as we chatted about her new YA novel, Something Kindred. This book has the perfect balance of mystery and magical realism and character growth that will make you emotional in all the right ways.…

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485 | Mailbag: Spending Down to Zero, High Fee 401k, Mini Retirements | Rachael Camp 57:03

1M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode: spending down to zero, the ratcheting rule, the guardrails approach, high fee 401k's, and mini-retirements. This week we are diving back into the listener mailbag with Rachael Camp to address the pressing questions our community has! Whether it's curiosity towards the concept of dying with zero, determining whether it is a good tim…

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Hyperion by Dan Simmons 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

Rachael and guest cohost Lee dive into the 1989 Sci-Fi world of Hyperion and the pilgrims each with their own reason to visit the planet. As they voyage through space, each traveler will tell their own tale as the momentum builds towards reaching their destination.By Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah

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484 | A Family Journey From Debt to Early Retirement in a Decade | Joel and Emily Allen 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

In this episode: wants vs needs, side hustles, tax planning, college hacking, travel rewards, mindset, and living your values. This week we are joined by Joel and Emily Allen, a married couple with children based out of Iowa who truly embody what the FI movement is all about! Not only have they seized control of their life and finances, but have al…

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MISSING: Ian Indridson (Victoria, B.C.) 21:36

1M ago21:36

21:36

Today's show focuses on the missing person, Ian Indridson. Ian is a 56-year-old Caucasian man who is five feet, eleven inches tall and has a slim build. He has salt-and-pepper hair, short at the time of his disappearance. On January 10, 2022, Ian disappeared in the Fairfield area of Victoria. At that time, he wore a dark-coloured Eddie Bauer sweate…

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Aromatic Abundance: 5+1 Ways to Skyrocket Your Earnings in Aromatherapy 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

In this episode, Nikki goes over 5 ways how you can increase your income as an aromatherapist. She also added a bonus way at the end too! 1. Consultation/Bespoke products Products that are made specifically for individual clients after a consultation is done. 2. Selling off the shelf Have product lines that you sell at markets, Etsy, online store F…

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483 | Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

In this episode: building a giving framework, the giving pledge, compound impact, donor advised funds, and different ways to give. Is it better to give to charity in a lump sum versus incrementally? What are the tax implications of donating? What are the benefits of using donor advised funds? This week we answer these questions and more with the he…

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482 | Update: Are Remote Tech Careers Still Relevant in 2024? | Bradley Rice 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

In this episode: salesforce, lifestyle design, testimonials and verification, the hidden job market, and talentstacking. Once again joined by friend of the show Bradley Rice, the owner and creator of TalentStacker, to update us on the value of SalesForce and career pivoting in 2024. While on the FI journey, you are actively creating the life you wa…

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Breathing New Life: Exploring Transformational Breathwork with Teresa Trieb 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In this episode, Nikki interviews Teresa Trieb about transformational breathwork, also known as conscious connective breathing or DMT breathwork. Teresa Trieb is a somatic breath therapist from Munich, Germany. She helps others gain access to their subconscious mind, release trapped emotions and help rewire their brain through the power of transfor…

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481 | Mailbag: Long-Term Care, Aging Parents and their Finances | Danielle Miura 45:11

2M ago45:11

45:11

In this episode: caregiving and FI, retirement planning, reverse mortgages, long-term care, and long-term care insurance. This week we are joined by Danielle Miura to discuss how her experience as a caregiver has impacted her FI mindset, as well as answer listener questions pertaining to planning for your own long-term care while on the path to FI.…

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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer 35:39

2M ago35:39

35:39

Laugh with us as we book club this delightfully funny novel that allows you to imagine what it would be like to work for an evil overlord.

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480 | Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

In this episode: optimized exercise, recovering, machine use, increasing your healthspan, and long-term thinking. This week we are joined by Brad’s friend and personal trainer, Dean Turner, to discuss the changing landscape of strength training, and how principles such as consistency and adherence coupled with rest and recovery can also be applied …

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INTERVIEW: Amanda Knox and the Ethics of True Crime 59:31

2M ago59:31

59:31

Today, I have a very special guest: Amanda Knox. For those of you who don't know Amanda, she is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of the best-selling memoir, "Waiting to Be Heard." Between 2007 and 2015, Amanda spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit. The controversy ove…

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479 | Are You on Track to FI? | FI Roundtable 59:07

2M ago59:07

59:07

In this episode: FI in your 20s, the boring middle, compounding, fat FI, compounding, checkpoints, and building a life. This week we are joined by Doug and Carl from the Mile High FI podcast to talk about their respective FI journeys and answer a listener question about pursuing FI in your 20s; as well share some tips for enjoying the experience an…

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Rapid Recommendations: Diverse Books 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

To celebrate Black History Month, discussing one book just isn't enough. So Rachael and Hannah span multiple genres and share their favorites written written by black authors or starring African American MC's.By Rachael & Hannah

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Waning Moon Wisdom with Aromatherapy Under the Full Moon, Part 2 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where this episode will go over the second half of the moon cycle. Listen to Part 1 AromaLunar Insights With Navigating The New Moon Glow. In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from Full Moon up until Waning Crescent. She also goes over some go-t…

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478 | 2024 Investing Update | Brian Feroldi 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

In this episode: buy and hold, macroeconomics, interest rates, bond investing, when to sell, mindset, and thinking differently. This week we are joined once again by friend of the show Brian Feroldi to discuss the stock market and investing as we head into 2024. As most of you know by now, keeping your head down and staying the course is a pretty t…

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UNEXPLAINED: Patty Hearst and the SLA (Dr. Rachael Hanel) 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

I have a very intriguing episode for you this week; I interviewed Dr. Rachael Hanel about Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Rachael is a former newspaper reporter and copy editor and teaches Creative Writing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is the author of more than 20 nonfiction books for children. Her first adult …

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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

Analicia is back! For one episode, but we'll take it! Analicia joins Rachael to explore the newly released sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. You won't want to miss this episode (or this book, for that matter).By Analicia & Rachael

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477 | The Hot Seat: Community Edition 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In this episode: the wonderful ChooseFI community shares advice by taking the hot seat through listener voicemails. Ginger joins the podcast this week for a special “Hot Seat” episode to listen to some voicemails set in from our listeners, in which our community answered questions that we typically ask our guests when they take the Hot Seat! From d…

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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

We jumped on the hype train early this time, and y'all, this one's worth the hype! We kept this one as spoiler-free as possible, because the twists and turns of this mystery/con story are too good to miss.By Rachael & Hannah

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AromaLunar Insights With Navigating The New Moon Glow - part 1 31:01

3M ago31:01

31:01

Discover the art of working with moon energy. This is a two-part series where thi episode will go over the first half of the moon cycle. In this episode Nikki shares with Rachael how she works with the moon from new moon up until full before the full moon. There are 4 quarters of the moon cycle, or 8 phases. New Moon, Waxing crescent, first quarter…

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476 | Love, Loss, and Money: The Shocking Financial Aftermath of a FI Spouse’s Death | Amy 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In this episode: what follows tragedy, the importance of wills and beneficiaries, intestate succession, and probate. This week we are joined by Amy to discuss her personal account and experience with estate planning in the event of an unexpected passing, and what this can look like when plans aren’t in place. While death can be an uncomfortable top…

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