

833: 5 Things I Stopped Caring About (highly recommend!)
7 snips May 23, 2025
In this lively discussion, Rachel shares what she's stopped caring about, including societal pressures and opinions on parenting. She humorously navigates the emotional ups and downs of perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of focusing on her children's perspectives. Rachel advocates for embracing authenticity, rejecting body image pressures, and ignoring fleeting trends. With a refreshing take on self-acceptance, she encourages listeners to celebrate their individuality and prioritize genuine connections over societal expectations.
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Embrace Hormone Mood Swings
- Accept mood swings from perimenopause without guilt or self-judgment.
- Do your best with hormone balance but embrace the normal fluctuations in feelings and body.
Parenting Judgment Only by Kids
- Only your children’s opinions truly matter in judging your parenting.
- Avoid stressing over other parents’ judgments and focus on authentic connections with your kids.
Volunteering Nightmare Experience
- Rachel volunteered at a school classroom reluctantly due to peer pressure.
- She encountered passive-aggressive comments about her appearance that made her realize volunteering wasn't for her.