Rachel Brathen is a bestselling author, podcast host, and serial entrepreneur who inspires millions every day. Now – Rachel offers an even more intimate look into her life and the inspiring journey. Weekly episodes of storytelling and talks from Rachel (sometimes alongside special guests!) dive into topics such as love, trust, finding balance, overcoming adversity and well-being. The light you are seeking is within your own heart. Join Rachel as she helps you uncover it, from her heart to yours.
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Welcome to Self-Care Daily, a spin off of From the Heart with Rachel Brathen. In this series, Rachel, New York Times Bestselling author, podcast host, and serial entrepreneur, is offering nuggets of wisdom, guidance and clarity every day of the week. From Monday to Friday, each episode offers self-care tips, guided meditations, heartfelt advice and a moment to ground into your body, lead with purpose, set intentions and take action in your day-to-day life. On the path toward self-love, each ...
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What did you accomplish in 2024 that you are really proud of? So many of us check things off our list and move from one thing to the next - but we don’t take the time to honor, bask in, and really celebrate the things we accomplished. In today’s self-care episode, you are going to toast to the magic you made happen in 2024. You deserve it. And if y…
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Reflecting on 2024: A Ritual to Feel, Heal, and Move Forward
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Welcome to our end of year reflection that will help you close the chapter of what was 2024 and move on to something new. In this episode, Rachel will guide you through a full practice, working your way through everything the year brought your way. What was magical in 2024? What was really hard? What were the big epiphanies you discovered? What are…
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Even if you had an amazing year, you had some hardship come your way - and there was something you learned the hard way. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a practice to discover it, contemplate it, and journal on it, so you can move on. You don’t need to learn this lesson again in 2025. It’s time to grow and leave it behind. Tune in…
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On Wednesdays we tap into gratitude, and we are doing just that for 2024. Reflecting on your year, what brought you the most gratitude? In today’s episode, you will have the space to consider it, feel it alive in your body, and bask in the transformation it has brought you. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic…
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As we look back on 2024, in today’s episode you are going to go straight to your journal and reflect on something really important. What were the highlights of 2024? What parts were so incredible that you will remember them forever? And oppositely, what were the most difficult parts? What lessons can you draw from them? Rachel will guide you throug…
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It seems crazy but it’s almost the end of 2024. And that means - it’s time to look back and reflect. There is no better way to move forward than to consider the lessons you learned, the things you want to leave behind, the things you’re grateful for, and everything else! This week on Self-Care Daily, Rachel will give you bite-sized practices to loo…
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What practice do you come to again and again to nourish yourself after a long, hard week? In today’s episode, you will take that practice and slow it way, way down. Give yourself time to really melt away, feel your nervous system settling, and bask in a calm energy to replenish yourself. Rachel will share some beautiful examples. Tune in to begin. …
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Christmas Season Updates, From the Heart
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We are just a few weeks away from 2025, and in today’s episode, Rachel gives you her last update from the heart before we begin our highly anticipated end of year episodes. Rachel shares what’s been going on in her family life, her personal life, and her work life before she turns to the future. You will get a glimpse into her plans for the podcast…
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We do a lot each day - and we have really hard moments that cause a lot of stress for us. Take a moment consider the part of your day that is the most stressful. Is it getting the kids ready for school? Is it dinner time? Whatever it may be, you probably have some control over it. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a journaling pract…
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A great way to slow down and settle your nervous system is through meditation. Today’s practice offers you a couple moments of present breathing and connecting with your body to see where that takes you. Rachel will guide you through it, all you need to do is quiet your mind and let what comes, come. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener d…
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To slow down, we need time. But that is something that is often hard to find in our day. In today’s practice, you will take a good hard look at what steals your time, from people that leach your energy, to social media, or binge watching reality TV. If you are honest with yourself, you may notice that you have so much time that could be better spen…
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If you are feeling a little overwhelmed in life right now, this week on Self-Care Daily will help you slow down, cherish the little moments, and find more presence in your daily routine. In today’s episode, you are going to tune into the pace of your life and recognize what needs to change. Then you’ll spend the rest of the week doing just that. Tu…
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Fight the Patriarchy, Get Rich with Tori Dunlap
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Today is a very exciting day on From the Heart because we are joined by none other than Tori Dunlap (you know her as @herfirst100K on Instagram). She is a money expert, badass businesswoman, bestselling author, podcast host, and THE Financial Feminist. By the time Tori was 25, she had saved up her first 100K, and now she empowers other women to fig…
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True self-care is implementing changes in your life that actually make your life better. Sometimes, that is hard to do in the moment. But it’s worth it. In today’s episode, you will set a boundary you will hold your loved ones to over Christmas. Rachel shares some beautiful examples. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our priva…
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Supporting ourselves as much as we can this Christmas season can mean less stress and pressure, and more nourishment, peace and enjoyment. In today’s episode, you are going to consider what you need to feel that way. Do you need to lower your expectations? Rest more? Connect to your inner child? Rachel will talk you through it, and something will r…
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Today’s episode brings you on a journey of gratitude through your past, present, and future. What Christmas from your childhood stands out as joyful and special? What practices are you doing now that will make this season magical? And what energy do you want to experience throughout future holidays? Feel it all, dream it all, and tune in to begin. …
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If there is one time a year that brings big feelings, it’s definitely the holidays. In today’s episode, you are going to go back in time and ask yourself, what was Christmas like when you were a child? Journal on this for as long as you like, and you may notice that some things become really clear. Do certain things trigger you during the holidays?…
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It’s December and that means the holiday season is officially upon us. But many of us don’t feel that great throughout the celebrations. This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to take some time to look back. How did you feel growing up during Christmas? Do you like the holidays? Do they bring a sense of pressure or distance? Merging all this to…
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There’s nothing like some post-Thanksgiving self-care to keep your spirits high. And for today’s practice, you are going to do it with a loved one. Rachel shares some self-care ideas, from practicing yoga together to going for a walk without your phones. Just take care of yourself, and bring a loved one along. Tune in to begin. To learn more about …
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Ask Rachel: Parenting Our Children and Ourselves at the Same Time
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It’s time for another segment of Ask Rachel. This week on the show, you sent in some truly vulnerable questions that led to a really beautiful, open-hearted conversation. Can we fix a relationship that is on two separate pages? What dynamics shift when we make a big change in our lives? Can we fully heal from our childhood wounding? And how can we …
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Not all family traditions are positive. Do you have one that you want to change? Maybe you find yourself in a certain conversation you’d like to avoid, maybe you try and fail to set certain boundaries, or maybe a childhood wound keeps showing up again and again. Whatever is weighing heavy on you, you will journal about it in today’s episode. If you…
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The dynamics of family gatherings can be stressful for many of us. But there is one beautiful thing about them: they can always change. We work on ourselves, we grow older, and sometimes, things that felt impossible suddenly aren’t so hard anymore. In today’s episode, you are going to focus on gratitude when it comes to your relationships. Tune in …
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One of the most important parts of the holiday season is spending time with family. But let’s be honest - that’s not always easy. In today’s episode, Rachel will walk you through a big journaling practice that will help you navigate your family gatherings, hold space for the challenging conversations… and be present in the glorious jumble of all th…
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and for some, that brings up a lot of stress. This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to prepare for something different - a holiday season where you feel calm, joyful, and childlike. Now is the time to get curious around our self-care practices, family dynamics, and how we can support ourselves bes…
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The Journey Home and Finding Yourself Along the Way
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It’s an exciting week this week as Rachel shares some pretty big news. She has (re)launched her website (rachelbrathen.com), and with it, a retreat happening in the north of Sweden in March. Back to work and finally feeling creative again, Rachel shares the entire rollercoaster journey of getting to this place. It’s actually a lot more than just a …
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We did a lot of work this week preparing for the winter season. In today’s episode, you are going to merge the practices from Tuesday and Thursday to create a beautiful, productive, and restful day. Rachel will share exactly what to do. You’ll feel so great by the end of it. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi…
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Compared to how our ancestors lived, we can pretty much keep our same daily routine no matter what the weather is outside. But traditionally, winter was a time to tune inward, to let go, to be still and quiet, and most importantly, to rest. If you can align your inner world with your outer world, your heart will feel so much more at peace. In today…
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Today’s episode offers you a moment of peace during your winter preparations. Feel into your body and ask yourself, what is a perfect winter moment? You will take time to settle into that image before opening your journal and writing it down. How can you give yourself the gift of contentment this winter season? Tune in to begin. To learn more about…
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There is something that feels so good and wholesome about preparing for the coming season. In today’s episode, you are going to join Rachel for some list making. She will share some areas to focus on in your life, from your closet to your meal prepping and more, and you will write down everything that needs to be done. What needs to be fixed? What …
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Whether we like it or not, winter is definitely on its way. This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to prepare for it. In today’s episode, you will take a look at your life and set yourself up for success during this new season. Rachel will offer some tips to prepare your body, mind, soul, home, and everything else for what’s to come. Tune in to…
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This entire week we have been searching for the light - for the silver lining, for the magic that makes life worthwhile. In today’s episode, Rachel will share a self-care practice where you will be that light for others. Find someone who needs support and give it to them, just from the kindness of your heart. Tune in to begin. To learn more about l…
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From Stagnation to Flow: How to Put Peace First Again and Again
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Has life been too much to handle lately? Are you feeling uninspired, anxious, and as if your brain is too full? Are you headed toward burnout? Today’s episode can help you flip the script, redirect your day to day, and lead from a place of calm in your life. Rachel begins the episode with something we all need - a grounding moment to check in with …
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Can you remember the last time you were in a really dark place in life? In today’s episode, you are going to use that time for inspiration and search for any silver linings that came your way. It doesn’t mean that everything happens for a reason or that you’d choose to go through this time again. It is just to notice that no matter how hopeless thi…
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What is the first thing that comes to mind if you think about something good that has happened in your life recently? In today’s episode, you are going to connect with this good thing, appreciate it, and bask in the gratitude for it. Even if your day has been difficult, you will always be able to find something good within. Tune in to begin. To lea…
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Today’s journaling practice offers a simple question, but it really is one of the most important ones in life. No matter what you are going through, who makes your life worthwhile? Who brings happiness and magic to your days? Tune in today to feel their impact on your life and know that when darkness comes, you always have someone to lean on. To le…
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The world feels a bit dark right now. Not just because we are heading toward winter and the days are getting shorter, but also because everywhere you look it seems you can find pain, heartache, and injustice. This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to acknowledge the dark while at the same time noticing the light. It is also easy to find beauty,…
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Politics and The State of The World, From the Heart
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There are a lot of feelings being felt this week in the United States. Some people are grieving, some people are celebrating, and all around tensions are running high. In today’s episode of From the Heart, Rachel talks about what is on everyone’s mind at the moment: the results of the election. She shares why she was less vocal on social media this…
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Your heart is a complex thing. It can feel the entire spectrum of emotions, from love, compassion, and kindness to anxiety, hopelessness, and pain. In today’s episode, you will create a loving container for your heart. Not to shield you from your emotions - but to feel them safely and fully. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and o…
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As humans, we feel a lot all at once. We can ebb and flow between fear and hope and all sorts of other extremes. In today’s episode, Rachel will give you two journaling prompts that will bring you to the depths of your fear, and the heights of your hope. It’s important to hold space for both. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and …
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There is so much that makes your nation beautiful, inspiring - and feel like home. From the nature to your ancestry, in today’s episode you are going to take a moment of gratitude for the country you live in that goes beyond government. Breathe into that gratitude, hold it at the front of your heart, and lead with it for the rest of the day. Tune i…
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Your body is your tether to this earth. So, when you are feeling ungrounded, a practice that brings you into the body can be just what you need. In today’s episode, Rachel will offer you some examples that will bring you into the present moment, feeling embodied, and ready to anchor back into yourself. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener…
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When life is hard, focus on the step you’re taking right now. This week on Self-Care Daily, that is exactly what we are going to do. Whether you feel stressed, anxious, or overall pretty good right now, you will take time to ground and resource yourself. That way, when hard moments hit, you know exactly where to turn. Tune in to begin. To learn mor…
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Sometimes We Fall Apart
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A lot has been going on in Rachel’s life lately. After hosting a big Halloween celebration, her family was off to Portugal the very next day. But the journey brought with it a lot more than Rachel bargained for. She shares the story through the airport, on the plane, to a taxi cab - and into a very dark place in Rachel’s mind filled with fear, anxi…
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In yesterday’s practice, you figured out what you are ready to let die. And actually, death plays a very important role in fertilizing the seeds of what’s to come. Today, Rachel will guide you through a beautiful ceremony to literally find some soil and bury the old. It’s time to turn it into something new. Tune in to begin. To learn more about lis…
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In today’s episode, we are getting to the heart of Scorpio season. It’s all about transformation and rebirth. But in order to be reborn, we have to let a piece of our old selves die. We have to step into the fire, shed some skin, and burn. What are you ready to leave behind? Tune in to find out. You won’t come out the same on the other side. To lea…
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The ancient traditions of Halloween were less about candy and more about taking time to honor the dead. After all, the veil between the two worlds is a lot thinner at this time of year. If you have something you want to say to a loved one who has passed on, now is a really good time. In today’s practice that is exactly what you will do. Rachel will…
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Scorpios like to keep things hidden. They don’t let many parts of themselves show to the world. But all of us do that to a certain degree. Out of shame, or shyness, or just not feeling ready - there is something you are hiding. In today’s episode, Rachel will invite you to do a journaling practice that will take you into your hidden depths. See how…
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There is so much dark magic at this time of year. With Scorpio season and Halloween, this week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to harness this energy and look beneath the surface. Who are you after dark? What shadow side of yourself do you never bring into the light? Tune in to get to know yourself more. To learn more about listener data and our p…
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Fire has an extraordinary power to take your fears and transform them into something different. In today’s episode, that is exactly what you are going to do. With your fear from yesterday, you will hold a fire ceremony. Rachel will give you instructions step by step. All you have to do is let it burn. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener …
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Where Is Everyone Gonna Go to The Bathroom?
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Without knowing how we really got here, today’s episode is all about poop, germs, and bathroom situations. Rachel begins discussing her Halloween party and the realization that hit her when she discovered: where is everyone gonna go to the bathroom? This leads to some pretty hilarious and worrisome storytelling, from renting a porta potty for her p…
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