The Rachel Hollis Podcast

825: What's Really Holding You Back? | How to Identify The Small Things Masking as Big Challenges

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May 13, 2025
Explore how inflated fears can sabotage your happiness and growth. The discussion emphasizes recognizing that many challenges may not be as big as they seem. Personal anecdotes highlight the joys of solo adventures, like dining alone and enjoying live events. There's a push to embrace change and try new experiences, appealing to listeners to confront their fears and pursue their passions. Ultimately, the episode encourages breaking free from societal pressures and inherited limiting beliefs to live authentically.
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INSIGHT

Fear Often Isn’t Our Own

  • Fear about big life challenges is often not our own but inherited from others.
  • Making something bigger than it is holds us back from moving forward.
ANECDOTE

Stevie Nicks Concert Emotion

  • Rachel broke down emotionally at a Stevie Nicks concert, deeply moved by the song "Landslide."
  • The song touches on universal fears of change and growing older which resonated with her.
ANECDOTE

Being Crushed by Others' Energy

  • At the concert, Rachel observed a woman excited but surrounded by uninterested and negative companions.
  • This scenario highlighted how social environment can diminish personal joy.
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