114. Rachel Brooks - How to stop chasing perfectionism and start living authentically (Part 1)

The Humble Rising Podcast

I’m glad you’re here for my two-part conversation with Rachel Brooks. Rachel is an award-winning author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and champion for women's empowerment. She's a captivating storyteller who guides women on transformative journeys of self-discovery, fueling their confidence and igniting their purpose. Rachel's journey began with a personal quest for healing and wholeness.

Through her book, "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love," she chronicled her struggles with body image, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. This raw and relatable story resonated with women worldwide, inspiring them to embrace their authentic selves and create lives they love.

Driven by a passion to empower women through movement, Rachel founded I Am Athletics, a fitness brand that celebrates women's strength and resilience. She also created The Confident Woman, a multifaceted platform that offers resources,community, and mentorship to women seeking to amplify their confidence and step into their full potential.

Rachel's work is deeply rooted in her faith, which she credits for guiding her through challenges and illuminating her path toward discovering her identity and purpose. She believes that every woman has a unique story to share and a powerful voice to impact the world.

Through her authentic vulnerability and unwavering belief in women's potential, Rachel is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring women to rewrite their narratives and embrace their limitless possibilities.

In this two-part episode, Rachel and I delve into her story, and how we can stop chasing perfectionism and stop hustling for our worth. Rachel shares what you can do to start looking inward and uncover who you really are, and flip the script on your negative self-talk and your thoughts and feelings of unworthiness. She also shares how living authentically and in your truth is one of the keys to more freedom and fulfillment, in the way you define them.

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Fit From Within - https://amzn.to/3UQJfdI

Podcast: The Confident Woman Podcast: https://apple.co/3VTvkEp

Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks

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