Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee

What happens when you stop reopening what was already healing? In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee , Rachel explores the idea of scabs — the moments after pain, when healing has already begun, but familiarity tempts us to touch what no longer fits. This conversation isn’t about reliving wounds or rehashing trauma. It’s about access , boundaries , and the quiet power of restraint. Ra...

What if growth isn’t about being “there” — but realizing you’re further than you were ? In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee , I talk about the kind of healing and personal growth that happens quietly — the internal shifts that change how you think, choose, and show up, long before life looks different on the outside. I share my own experiences with unlearning conditional worth, navi...

Healing isn’t always the dramatic breakthrough moment we expect. Most of the time, real healing is quiet, subtle, and invisible while you’re in it — and only obvious later when you look back and realize you’re not the person you used to be. In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee , I’m sharing what healing has looked like in my real life — not the romanticized TikTok version, but the sl...

In this deeply personal episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel , I share why I stopped journaling as a child after a betrayal that changed my relationship with words — and how I found healing, legacy, and safety again through the power of voice. We explore: The trauma that made my words feel unsafe How grief shaped my understanding of voice and memory Why I chose audio as a way to reclaim my story...

Do you believe in signs? Not angel number trends. Not vague spiritual quotes. I’m talking about real moments — when something bigger reaches out to you. In this deeply personal episode, I share the signs that have shaped my life: The moment my son crawled into my dad’s room on the day he passed. The recliner that moved until I acknowledged it. My mom’s final words — after two weeks of silence. The...

In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee , I dive into the truth about self-trust — how it breaks, how it shows up in your relationships and career, and how you rebuild it one small decision at a time. I share the moments where I ignored my intuition because I couldn’t “justify” it, including a story from almost a decade ago where my gut warned me about someone long before their true beh...

Figuring Out The Wound — Understanding Emotional Trauma, Healing Your Identity, and Becoming Who You’re Safe Being In Episode 9, Rachel Lee takes you into the heart of emotional healing — exploring the wounds we carry, the identities we build to survive them, and what it actually takes to feel safe inside your own life again. Through the lens of her personal story, Rachel unpacks childhood trauma,...

In this episode, Rachel breaks down the confusing “in-between” season — the hallway between who you used to be and who you’re meant to be . This is the space where everything feels blurry, uncomfortable, and unclear… but something inside you keeps whispering, “There’s more for you.” Rachel shares the real, raw stories of being spoken to like her old self, choosing herself through consistent action...

We’ve been lied to about healing. In this episode, we crack open the quiet truth nobody tells you: you're not supposed to get over your pain. You're supposed to get through it. From a raw grief group memory to a chance conversation with a stranger fighting anxiety, this episode walks you through the unspoken middle — the place between falling apart and putting yourself back together. If you've eve...

Ever catch yourself thinking, “What is wrong with me?” Or judging someone else with, “What the hell is wrong with them?” This episode is your permission slip to pause… and ask a better question. In today’s conversation, I unpack the difference between what happened to you and what’s wrong with you — and why that one shift in perspective is a game-changer for healing, boundaries, and emotional matu...

In this episode, Rachel Lee dives deep into what it truly means to choose yourself — even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. From setting boundaries to embracing your own path, Rachel explores how self-trust and courage can transform the way you show up in your life. Whether you’re navigating change, chasing a dream, or simply trying to reconnect with who you are, this conversation will rem...

Words shape us — sometimes more than we realize. In this episode, I’m getting real about the power of what’s been said to us… and what we say to ourselves. From the phrase that changed my life at 13 to the way it shaped my self-worth, relationships, and even how I parented — this one’s personal. But it’s also universal. Because we’ve all carried someone else’s words longer than we should have. We’...

This one’s not a full episode — it’s more of a reflection, a pause, a heart-to-heart moment. After Motherhood Solo, I found myself thinking about the parts I didn’t say — the pieces that still deserved a voice. In this bonus episode, I talk about: ​Why I never talked badly about my kids’ fathers ​What it’s meant to leave the door open for my oldest to have his own relationship with his dad ​The im...

Self-care isn’t selfish — and it’s not all candles and calm playlists. In this episode, Rachel shares how her idea of self-care evolved from stolen moments on the back patio to something deeper — learning how to create peace, set boundaries, and find calm in the chaos of single motherhood. You’ll hear what self-care really looks like when life is heavy: how it changes as you grow, how guilt shows...

Raising two boys without a partner wasn’t the plan — but it’s my story. In this episode, I open up about what motherhood has looked like when you’re the only parent in the house. The fear that kept me from letting the wrong people in, the moments I second-guessed myself, and the deep pride that comes from realizing I actually did it. “Motherhood solo” doesn’t mean motherhood alone. I had friends,...

Grief changes everything. By the age of 33, I had lost both of my parents and my brother. Each loss was different, each one reshaped me, and each one taught me lessons I’m still carrying today. In this first episode of Figuring It Out, I share some of my personal journey through loss — the devastation of becoming an orphan, the milestones where grief surprised me all over again, and the way it sho...

Welcome to Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee — a podcast for anyone who’s ever looked around and thought, “Wasn’t life supposed to look different than this?” By the time I was 33, I had already lost both my parents and my brother. I raised two boys completely on my own, never married, never seriously asked. Through grief, resilience, and single motherhood, I had to figure it out. In this trailer, I’...