Off Duty With Rachel Jay

What if becoming the best version of yourself was never actually the goal? In this bonus episode, I’m talking about what happens when you realise you’ve outgrown the identities, expectations and versions of yourself you once thought you needed to be. I talk about the roles we unconsciously learn to play, how those identities can shape our choices long after we need them, and why the answer might n...

When did wellness become so... exhausting? In this episode, we're talking about how we've turned health into something that feels complicated, expensive and impossible to keep up with. We dive into the habits that actually make the biggest difference, why consistency matters more than perfection, how to eat well without becoming obsessive, and what I've changed my mind about after more than a deca...

We spend so much time chasing confidence as though it's something we're either born with or eventually stumble across. But what if confidence isn't something you find? What if it's something you build? In this episode, we're talking about why so many women second guess themselves, how to trust your own decisions, the difference between confidence and self-worth, and why waiting to feel confident i...

There comes a point where the life you've built still looks like yours... but it doesn't quite feel like you anymore. In this episode, we're talking about outgrowing old identities, trusting your own desires, raising your standards and the quiet shift that happens when you stop abandoning yourself to keep other people comfortable. Because becoming more yourself doesn't usually happen all at once....

This week on Off Duty, I'm sharing some of the things I've learned about love and relationships... so far. Not because I have all the answers, but because relationships have a way of teaching us things about ourselves that almost nothing else can. In this episode, I'm reflecting on love, attraction, chemistry, compatibility, personal growth and what makes a relationship meaningful. From the role o...

Colour analysis is having a moment. But is it really about colours? This week I'm joined by Rachel Bilu from The Colour Lab Stylist for a conversation about identity, confidence, self-expression and the women we become throughout different seasons of life. We're talking fantasy wardrobes, glow-ups, why women love reinvention and what people are actually searching for when they book a colour analys...

If you're the one who thinks three steps ahead, understands everyone else's perspective, keeps the peace and quietly carries more than your fair share... This episode is for you. We're talking about The Responsible Girl. The version of you that learned to be thoughtful, capable and reliable, but in the process stopped trusting other people to meet you where you are. The cost? Resentment. Exhaustio...

No one wants their friend, partner or lover to be their mother. And yet so many women find themselves managing, organising, anticipating and carrying the mental and emotional load for everyone around them. In this episode, we're talking over-functioning, over-managing and the moment being capable quietly becomes your personality. Because being needed and being loved are not the same thing. Find mo...

I fear my teenage girl self has re-entered the chat. We're talking desire, practicality and the things that make you feel alive. Because somewhere along the way, many of us stopped asking what we want and started asking what makes the most sense. But what if wanting something is reason enough? Find more on Rach at:   IG: http://instagram.com/racheljay__ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theracheljay Webs...

Are you overstimulated, over-caffeinated and approximately one minor inconvenience away from throwing your phone into the ocean? Having 37 tabs open in your brain at all times isn't a personality trait. In this episode, we're talking overstimulation, emotional tabs and the strange relief that comes from admitting you don't actually want, need or identify with everything you're carrying. Find more...

Congratulations. You're highly capable! The question is... are you having a good time? In this episode, we're talking hyper-independence, emotional self sufficiency and what happens when being the girl who has it together becomes your entire personality. Find more on Rach at:   IG: http://instagram.com/racheljay__ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theracheljay Website: http://racheljay.co Eat Beautiful:...

Lift heavier weights, eat more protein, girlies you need creatine now, peptides, magnesium, collagen, electrolytes, sauna, sleep better, regulate nervous system, cold plunge, red light therapy, everything shower, face tape, mouth tape..vibration plates. You know what. I love a good big mac meal. And more things I shouldn't say out loud as wellness expert. Let's chat! Rx Find more on Rach at:   IG:...

We're back with Season 7 of the pod with a brand new title, a new tone and direction. Catch up with me as I take you through what the vibe is and some off duty thoughts of late and what's in store for this upcoming season.   Find more on Rach at:   IG: http://instagram.com/racheljay__ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theracheljay Website: http://racheljay.co Eat Beautiful: http://eatbeautiful.co

Strap in guys. For the final ep of the 2025 season, I am bringing you my top tips for developing core confidence and being 'that girl'. Now, this is one of those conversations that might seem like we're going to talk about your skincare routine but we're going deeper. Because core confidence doesn't come from anything outside you. It comes from going inwards. Don't get me wrong, I love getting dre...

This week, I'm delving into how regulating your nervous system is the key to doing more with less effort. When we feel safe in our bodies, emotionally and energetically, our nervous system can relax. It no longer feels like there is an imminent threat (real or perceived), so when that happens we feel calm, centred and grounded. The difference between taking action from a state of grounded calm as...

I've been noticing so many people I've been speaking to that are going through a closing of an old chapter and a beginning of a new chapter. For example, one is relocating to New York for a new job opportunity. Another is closing a business. Another knows she needs to change something for work but doesn't know exactly what to step into next. We go through different seasons and chapters of our live...

This week I'm delving into a solo ep all about why changing just your 'mindset' won't work. Don't get me wrong, mindset is important. And at a foundational level, yes, of course changing your mindset does work to some degree. But for lasting change in any area of your life, we need to go a bit deeper than that. Beyond your actions, thoughts and beliefs is your unconscious. This is where your uncon...

I'm thrilled to welcome leading fertility specialist and gynaecologist Dr Devini Ameratunga to the pod this week. Dr Dev is among only 2% of fertility specialists in the country with a sub-specialisation as a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist.   She’s also the Senior Medical Officer at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Associate Professor at the University of QLD, and co-host of...

This week we're welcoming back Founder of Off the Record and Creative Director Kate Terentieva. As a Creative Director, Kate has worked with amazing brands like Calvin Klein, Converse and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and the Off The Record card game has been featured and loved by the likes of Jay Shetty and Whitney Port (The Hills). We had such a fab chat in our last episode and we delved in...

This week I'm sitting down with wonderful Creative Director and Founder of the Off The Record Card Game, Kate Terentieva. As a Creative Director, Kate has worked with amazing brands like Calvin Klein, Converse and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and the Off The Record card game has been featured and loved by the likes of Jay Shetty and Whitney Port (The Hills) Have you ever found yourself in a...

This week I'm sitting down with the lovely Elise McCann, Australian actress, star of Beetlejuice the Musical and co-founder of the motivation app Hey Lemonade. Elise very generously shares her personal experiences around dealing with imposter syndrome and feeling the pressure of not being enough - even though she went on to finish law school, got into NIDA (really known as Australia's best drama s...

As we enter into a new month and a new season, this week I'm tucking into a solo episode and I want to drop in with something real, something a bit raw. We’re talking about the trap of perfectionism and the pressure to be performative. I’m not here to give answers, but to open a door maybe even hold up a mirror. Everyone’s been through something. Big, challenging, painful. You, me, our guests and...

This week I'm sitting down with the lovely Kinsey Livingston, VP of APAC over at ClassPass and MindBody for an insider's scoop on the latest trends in the health and fitness industry right now, plus what's in store for the remainder of the year. And wellness entrepreneurs, we also get into some juicy industry tips for growing your studio, communities and business. In this episode, Kinsey and I get...

This week, we're getting stuck into all the things I wish they taught in school, like emotional intelligence, regulating emotions, self awareness, how to effectively communicate, resolving conflict AND really valuable entrepreneurial skills like problem solving, thinking outside the box, resourcefulness and how to see problems as opportunities. Take a listen! Find more on Rach at: IG: http://insta...

This week, I'm coming to you with a solo ep touching on some topics that I've been deep diving into over the past few months. We're talking about your thoughts, beliefs and actions and how they shape your experience of life, listening to your body and your intuition to get yourself into more alignment PLUS checking in with your goals after the first quarter of the year! Buckle up and lock in! IG:...