The Second Steps; How to get unstuck and achieve your goals!

In this episode Rachel shares a story about turning an idea into action. You can reach us at the secondsteps@gmail.com

What to do when you feel hopeless and how to take a second step. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast @gmail.com

Reflections on last year and second steps for 2026. You can email us at the secondsteps@gmail.com

Sometimes it feels like we are falling apart, and there are several steps we can take from there. You can reach us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Speaking up can make a difference, and build confidence in yourself. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

What to do when your mind imagines the worst case scenario? You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

All of us have given or received a guilt trip. In this podcast we discuss how to deal with it when you get one and why it backfires when you give one. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

We were stuck for about 4 hours in a snow storm and traffic wasn't moving. It was not how I planned to spend my evening. Fortunately we managed to find some amazing podcasts to listen to that left us feeling enlightened and more informed. I zoomed with Rachel, we made a podcast and overall we made the best of a challenging situation. Maybe it was actually a blessing and we made beauty from ash...

Actions + Thoughts + Perceptions = ATP which is the energy molecule. You can examine your actions, thoughts and perceptions to determine how you may undermine your goals. Once determined action steps can be created to achieve your goals. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

How to get into a cold river is a great metaphor for taking second steps. Some people go in slowly and others jump. You get to decide what the right step is for you. You can email us at the secondsteps@gmail.com

We all feel a bit scared sometimes when we take on an activity that is out of our comfort zone. This episodes discusses the second steps that will help you take on the challenge. You can email us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

When people do terrible things it is easy to feel discouraged about humanity. But in every tragedy you can find incredible acts of altruism and kindness that can restore your belief in the benevolence of humankind. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Often we loose touch with people and somehow a lot of time goes by without seeing or talking. The second step is to reach out to people even when it is uncomfortable. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

We discuss great strategies to help you deal with feeling overwhelmed. You can email us at secondsteps@gmail.com

There are many destructive things you can get into when feeling bored or empty. Listen to this podcast to find healthy second steps. You can email us at secondsteps@gmail.com

When we have a hard the second step is to talk to your support system. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

When you feel shy or insecure with strangers the second step is to connect with them. Listen to learn more. You can reach us at the secondstepspocast@gmail.com

If you find yourself worried about how other` s view you and this keeps you quiet there is another option ... You can reach us at secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Do you ever hold yourself back because you are worried about what others think? The second step is to decide to live fully and worry less about how others may view you. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Rachel's husband who is a counsellor shares his insights from years of being a therapist. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

In this podcast Rachel and her husband Steve discuss the steps to creating a happy 39 year marriage. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Sometimes we start thinking too much about the reasons not to reach out to someone. People usually want to be seen and remembered so take a risk and reach out. You can reach us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Often we think we can't do something and then we don't try. The second step is to suspend the limiting belief and try it; Maybe you can do it. It can be fun and confident boosting to do something you think you can't do. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

We all have times when we have said or done something that was embarrassing and shows our "humanness”. A great second step is to try to see the humor in these incidents, and maybe make them into a fun story. You can email us at the secondstepspodcast@gmail.com

Even when you have had distance from someone it is worth reaching out to try to reconnect. Two people together can make a great impact. You can email me at the secondsteps@gmail.com