Step into the realm of personal empowerment and choice in my latest episode, "Power and Choice." No politics here—just a deep dive into our ability to make decisions for ourselves. Ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed when faced with a cho

INTRO TO NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS - WHY THE NAME?

29 days ago 11m 4s

Why did I name my podcast, NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS?Until we figure all of life out, we might as well share our stories with each other. And I love talking to folks and hearing their stories. I love the exchange that takes place when people sh

CHILDHOOD FRIEND + DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 4m

Today's special guest is my childhood friend (does since 9th grade count?) and Senior Assistant Solicitor for the 10th Circuit in Anderson, SC, Kristin W. Reeves. Kristin prosecutes domestic violence cases in a state that ranks 6th in the Unite

ROAD TO BREATHWORK

Apr 24th, 2023 48m 3s

WHY BREATHWORK? This is the how and why for me. It is how I found it (how it found me) and why I continue to do it AND why I want to share it with you. I believe it calls to us. It definitely called to me, this unique three-stage pranayama (foc

A CONVERSATION WITH MY PILATES TEACHER - ELAINE ENTENZA (Pt. 2)

Apr 18th, 2023 59m 38s

Oh I am especially excited for this one. PART 2 of my conversation with my Pilates teacher and friend, Elaine Entenza.This tiny fit woman is FULL ON energy and why I have continued my Pilates practice for the last year. She's passionate about t

A CONVERSATION WITH MY PILATES TEACHER - ELAINE ENTENZA

Apr 6th, 2023 1h 3m

Oh, I am especially excited about this one. My guest today is my Pilates teacher and friend, Elaine Entenza.This tiny fit woman is FULL ON energy and why I have continued my Pilates practice for the last year. She's passionate about the functio

SPIRITUALITY AND ME: MY PATH (Pt. 3)

Feb 20th, 2023 21m 59s

This is Part 3 of a FOUR (maybe FIVE)-parter. **I wanted to note that what I am sharing is my experience and interpretation of my experience. I am not making blanket statements about Christianity, any other religion, nor religion as a whole. Th

SPIRITUALITY AND ME: MY PATH (Pt. 2)

Feb 19th, 2023 23m 59s

This is Part 2 of a three parter. I didn't quite get to my belief "Turning points" in this one, but I got close and will continue the conversation in Ep. 7, Part 3 to be released later. Thank you for traveling along with me. Part 2 - Growing up

SPIRITUALITY AND ME: MY PATH (Pt. 1)

Feb 15th, 2023 6m 6s

Why not kick off my episode/s about my spiritual path with a video podcast? I'm set up with a badass microphone to record my podcast and ended up recording PART 1 through my phone but with video. Part 1 - Intro (My first video podcast.)Part 2 -

READING AN ESSAY ABOUT MY MOM WITH MY MOM (In Memory Of)

Dec 7th, 2022 45m 1s

Today is the anniversary of my mom's passing, Dec. 7th. We had a special bond. In 2016 I had a desire to write an essay about her life through my eyes and decided to read it aloud with her. My mom was married four times in her lifetime with the

WHERE DID THE STORY COME FROM?

Dec 1st, 2022 28m 7s

WILD WOMAN, A NOVEL is my debut novel. You've heard me describe what it is about (survival and transformation, abuse and breaking the cycle in relationships, love and hope and friendship). Set in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains, WILD

AM I REALLY GOING TO TALK ABOUT GRATITUDE?

Nov 23rd, 2022 22m 14s

Oh, I am. I do. However, I pose a question to you about getting to the experience of that word. Because, after all, isn't it the experience we are here for? Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are warm, fed and feel loved. Love, Rachel--------------

EVERY BUNNY NEEDS SOME BUNNY

Nov 2nd, 2022 45m 33s

This is the story of how Bunny and I met and the cool synchronicity behind our meeting. The WOO-WOO of it, if you will. Do PUNS really come true? Mine did. This episode also includes the recording I did (podcast NME 0.0) back in 2015, but now I

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