It’s fall in Sweden and Rachel opens this episode with a little update on Bear, the farm, and her life at the moment before diving into the real topic of the day. Rachel has been playing a prank on her brother all summer long (but you absolutely can’t tell him!). With a healthy dose of sibling rivalry, Rachel has been trying to beat her brother at weight lifting. She shares her own gym schedule, the exercises she’s been doing, and the progress she has made - all in the hopes of pranking her brother during their swimming sessions. Her brother even phones Rachel while recording without even knowing!Tune in for a fun story-telling episode that will show you the fun of sibling rivalry, a close bond between brother and sister, and the motivation a relationship like this can bring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all face daily frustrations; those little moments that throw us off balance and make us feel like nothing is going our way. If it feels like life is working against you, today’s episode will share one of the most important self-care practices that can calm you in just a few moments.Rachel is on her third straight day of parenting a poor, feverish Bear, and the overwhelm has her nervous system on high alert. She discusses the importance of not only having self-care practices to ground, but why you need a moment to check in with yourself each and every day. Sometimes pausing to consider your needs can go a long way. In the middle of the episode, there is space to hold your own heart and consider something uplifting: maybe, just maybe, learning to ride the waves of daily frustrations will be a life vest when the universe throws you a major curveball. Tune in for an emotional share from the heart.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your ticket for the Wealthy Woman Live Virtual Event (Rachel will be doing a talk too!) here: https://www.matriarch.love/a/2147924906/Cu3EHkjJAre you wondering how to make smart decisions when it comes to your finances? This episode of From the Heart is all about money. Rachel discusses the inherent shame and guilt that so many women feel when this topic is on the table, as well as the imbalances that exist in our world when it comes to resources and privilege. But here’s the thing: we all deserve abundance. Many of us just don’t know how to get there.Through storytelling, Rachel shares her own rocky journey and limiting beliefs around her finances, until she came to where she is now: ready for true financial freedom. Maybe there is a way to learn how to get there. Tune in for an episode that will help you define your own idea of success and manifest the life you are yearning for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another segment of Ask Rachel! In today’s episode, Rachel takes some truly beautiful questions from listeners on heartfelt subjects ranging from grief, to parenting, and how to find home. Is there ever an end to grief? How can we navigate the waves of sadness that hit us over time? And is there a way to release anger and resentment that lingers in our bodies?On top of that, you will hear beautiful thoughts on how to find home, what it means when home is in two different places, and what to do when your homeland starts beckoning you to return. Then if you’re interested in how to eat seasonally and locally, Rachel shares some great tips. Tune in for a well-rounded episode that will hit you right in the feels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of us live very full lives. But are they too full that they are depleting? Is it possible to create a life for ourselves that doesn’t burn us out? Where taking care of ourselves is second nature? Where we’re not forced to reach for big moments of self-care just to be able to manage?In today’s episode, Rachel weaves a discussion on bringing small moments of ritual into our day to day, and using that as a way to find ourselves. With a bit of storytelling on chaga mushrooms, jewelry closets, and full circle moments, this episode will help you honor and nourish yourself in a sustainable way. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to live a life that makes you feel good. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you define yourself, what roles come to mind? From mother, to partner, farmer, yogi and more - we often wear many hats. Today’s episode talks about being in transition and what to do in that space between seasons. It’s okay to not know who you are at every moment of your life. And especially if you identify as “mom”, it’s okay to long for more than one thing.Finally, you get exactly what you came for - Rachel gives a baby chick update and shares the story of how these 6 new family members came to be. Tune in for a wholesome episode that will inspire you to keep finding yourself through all the peaks and valleys that come your way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, Rachel is busy hatching baby chicks! She shares about this exciting and nerve wracking experience completely, from how she has fertilized eggs, to her procedure with the incubator, and the sheer anxiety that comes with it all. From there Rachel dives into social media and the comparison trap. Nobody’s life is as perfect as what they share online, no matter how it may seem. So where do we draw the line between inspiration and community, to anxiety, comparison, and feeling lesser than?There is no question that comparing ourselves to others is harmful. And there is simply no time for it - we have baby chicks to hatch! Tune in for a solid conversation on baby chicks, homesteading, and how to live in the present moment, appreciating your life for exactly what it offers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we have a fun episode of Ask Rachel that touches many different topics. First Rachel discusses how to find home - and what to do when you’re feeling out of place, whether that’s in your town, country, or even in your own skin. Next Rachel takes a question about motherhood, what to do when you’re feeling triggered by your children - and what that really means. Maybe the world would look a lot different if mothers had a little bit more support.As a fun closing to the show, Rachel shares her three favorite herbs you should be growing in your garden. Tune in for a beautiful variety of questions that Rachel answers from the heart. Do you have a question you want answered? Call +1 720 443 1771. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s story time today on From the Heart and Rachel has some hilarious ones. Tune in as she talks about homesteading, the work behind the scenes, and some epic fails that have resulted in quite a few messes to clean up. Homesteading may look like a dream life online, but in reality it comes with a lot of dedication, learning as you go, and picking yourself back up when things go wrong. On top of that, Rachel gives a sleep update. She discusses Finn’s new routine and what has changed in life since getting more sleep (hint: she is feeling much more creative again!). By the end of the episode, you will come away knowing that we may put a lot of work into our families and home life, but it is always worth it. The seasons of life will ebb and flow, but the love there is always a constant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode is all about… chickens! The farm gained 6 new friends this week as a flock of hens moved into their coop. Rachel shares all about it, from the types of chickens they got, to how they brought them home, the fancy features of her coop, and the first 24 hours. It also includes a hilarious story about tucking the chickens in for the first time that resulted in sassy birds and an upset husband and Bear.Sometimes things are a little chaotic when you’re new to homesteading and learning on the job. But there is no better feeling than working toward a dream and realizing that it actually happened. Tune in for a full-circle episode that will inspire you to listen to your heart’s longing, whatever it is telling you.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices