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Rachel Hollis on Empathy and Emotional Acceptance

Apr 26, 2023

In a candid talk, Rachel Hollis, a bestselling author and motivational speaker, shares her journey of perseverance and emotional acceptance. She discusses the importance of emotional boundaries in relationships and how to deal with public criticism. Hollis dives into the transformative power of acceptance for personal growth and the significance of navigating shame and failure. Their conversation also explores authenticity in the face of opposition, emphasizing the balance between feedback and self-expression.

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Episode guests

Rachel Hollis

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Accepting The Facts

02:51

Success Through Serendipity

02:53

Dealing with Criticism on Social Media

01:47

The Complexity of Comedy and Personal Taste in Humor

02:27

Intro

5min

Understanding Controversy and Hidden Success Stories

3min

The Jazz of Recognition: A Grammy Journey

16min

Liberating Creativity Through Disengagement

7min

Embracing Authenticity and Stoicism

16min

The Power of Acceptance in Personal Growth

6min

Navigating Self-Denial and Emotional Insight

18min

Navigating Shame and Embracing Growth

4min

In the first of a two-part discussion, Ryan speaks with Rachel Hollis about how her success has been defined by perseverance and acceptance, the importance of approaching work without arrogance, improving relationships by working to understand emotional boundaries, dealing with public criticism, and more. The second part of the discussion can be found at Rachel’s podcast, The Rachel Hollis Podcast.

Rachel Hollis is an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, blogger, and mother of four. Two of her three self-help books, Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, have become massive worldwide bestsellers, and The Rachel Hollis Podcast inspires a wide listenership with interviews and self-help oriented content. Rachel also founded and grew her own media company, The Hollis Company, which produces books, podcasts, movies, social and live events and physical products. Her work can be found at her website msrachelhollis.com.

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