The FitZen Project: Mindset, Energy Management, and Conscious Leadership

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with an old friend whose life journey embodies resilience, transformation, and radiant strength. Through the raw heartbreak of losing loved ones during adolescence, she found herself navigating the kind of grief that could break a soul. But instead of staying lost in the ashes, she rose—like a phoenix. Now a Reiki healer, she shares how her pain became her...

In this episode, I'm diving into a powerful — and often underestimated — tool in project management: celebration . Too many teams race from milestone to milestone without ever pausing to recognize the progress, effort, or wins along the way. But smart project managers know that a well-timed “thank you” or team reward can boost morale, increase productivity, and create a culture of motivation....

Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just... over it? In this episode, I'm breaking down meditation into something that’s actually doable—even if you’ve got a busy brain or zero experience. We’ll explore what meditation really is (spoiler: it’s not about silencing your thoughts), why it works wonders for your mental and emotional health, and how to get started without needing a mountain retrea...

In this episode, I open up about the most important scope change I’ve ever made — not on a project plan, but in my own life. After one full year without alcohol, I reflect on how choosing sobriety became a conscious redefinition of what it means to live with purpose, presence, and deep alignment with my soul. This wasn’t just about removing a substance. It was about shifting the entire direction o...

In this heartfelt episode of The Fitzen Project , I sit down with my mom, Gwen Fitzpatrick, for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation. She opens up about a moment that shook her confidence—being told she was "not a good fit"—and how those words, though painful at the time, became one of the most powerful teachings of her life. We explore how rejection can lead to redirection, the...

Join us as we celebrate the magic of creativity and love in a special Mother's Day episode! Hear the heartwarming story behind a four-year-old's very first project—a labor of love crafted just in time for Mom's big day. From dealing with scope creep and battling feelings of defeat to pushing through and finally achieving his goal, this story is a celebration of grit, resilience, and...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Michelle McGinnis- a woman who went from feeling stuck to becoming truly unstoppable. Michelle shares her inspiring journey of reclaiming her self- worth and making bold moves with courage and clarity that transformed her career.  Michelle speaks candidly about how identifying her mental state at a critical turning point made all the difference; and how th...

This episode is for the dreamers, doers, and passion project starters who are tired of waiting for "perfect". I'm showing up, mic on, ideas half-formed, heart wide open- because chasing what lights you up doesn't need to be polished to be powerful. Join me as I build The FitZen Project podcast in real time, sharing the messy, beautiful process of creating something meaningful w...

Let me set the scene: small-town fairgrounds, the smell of funnel cake in the air, and me—decked out in a handmade dress, standing on a pageant stage, declaring I wanted to be a peacock. Not because I liked birds, but because I wanted to show the world my beautiful colors. But here’s what you didn’t see: the whispers, the side-eyes, the small-town mean girl energy that told me I was too much befor...

The FitZen Project's very first episode. A bit messy, and a bit unrefined, totally unscripted and not even edited.  This is 100% authentically ME, Rachel Fitzpatrick. In this episode, you will learn how I landed my yoga dream job, and kick started my career with Project Management. How the take it or leave it attitude served my purpose because I discovered my worth. This is where I learned th...