From the Heart with Rachel Brathen

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, t...

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...

Get your ticket for the Wealthy Woman Live Virtual Event (Rachel will be doing a talk too!) here: https://www.matriarch.love/a/2147924906/Cu3EHkjJ Are 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 imbala...

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 he...

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 us...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 t...

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...

In today’s episode, Rachel takes you on a journey through the farm and the exciting new happenings occurring there. In short, it’s an episode about the lake, the bees, and the newly added chickens! Rachel shares a fear she overcame while swimming, how she went from novice beekeeper to her first honey harvest, and the next new undertaking: the farm’s own eggs. Slowly but surely, this little farm is...

It’s time for an episode of Ask Rachel, and this one is all about motherhood! Every caller this week had parenting on their mind, from book recommendations, to questions on parenting style, and how to handle pregnancy fears. Rachel shares how her and her husband differ in their approach, as well as some vulnerable stories, including one where she made a mistake and had to repair her relationship w...

Happy Summer Solstice! This week’s episode is a time of celebration and Rachel’s family is deep in it: it’s Swedish Midsommar and Bear turned one! Rachel talks about celebrating this time of year in a way that aligns with nature. She shares the meaning behind Midsommar and rituals you can do (especially a beautiful ritual to dream about your soulmate).  On top of that, you’ll learn typical foods a...

Think about the time before iPads, smart phones, and other devices. You came home from school and played outside. You went on a road trip and sang songs with your family. You did arts, crafts and other activities when you were bored.  Today’s episode discusses the sensitive topic of smart devices, the internet, and how excessive screen time can affect the health and wellbeing of our children. Have...

So many of us live our lives burnt out. We work, we provide for our families, and we spend the rest of the time managing our never ending to-do lists. Or is that just an old story we tell ourselves? If this sounds like you, today’s episode ponders a very big question: is it possible to change who we are at our core?  Rachel has always been someone who puts work first, who never stops moving, and w...

How often does your inner critic tell you that you’re not good enough? How often do you feel the urge to poke, prod, fix, and change yourself? In today’s episode, Rachel is coming out of a few hard weeks with bad body image. She unpacks that negative voice within and how to walk the fine line between authentic self-love and obsessing over what you look like.  After a triggering experience in a cha...

Do you have a morning routine? This practice can be absolutely life changing - but can also feel so impossible when we have little kids. Rachel has been having such a hard time with sleep and parenthood lately that a morning routine - and a lot of self-care activities in general - have been absolutely impossible. In today’s episode, she discusses how to navigate your mornings in a way that works f...

It’s time for Ask Rachel! Today’s show features a fun mix of questions from various callers. If you’ve been wondering how to deal with drama taking the joy out of beautiful moments, or struggling with mom burnout and the overwhelm that comes from spending all day with your kids, or if you’re interested in different modalities of healing - today’s episode is for you. Join Rachel as she discusses ba...

f you’re having a difficult week, today’s episode will help you make it through - in any way that you can. After having a low week herself, Rachel sits down and opens up about everything unfolding at the farm. She talks lice, mice, and through some twists and turns she discusses more serious issues, from the environmental crisis to the genocide in Gaza.  How can we navigate knowing that there is s...

For all mothers out there, today’s episode offers comfort, solidarity, and a true chance to build a village. Rachel and her family are celebrating spring after a long Swedish winter. Bear is taking in all the new things, the weather is beautiful, and the days are magical. However, nights are a different story. Rachel shares a day in the life of Bear; his sleep schedule, his nap schedule - and wher...

Whether you’re a gym person or not, today’s episode holds a beautiful message and some funny stories along the way. Rachel shares the surprising news that she has become… a gym person? She discusses the complicated relationship she has had with the gym in the past - stemming from serious body image issues, the gym used to be a place where she felt inadequate, awkward, and driven by her inner criti...

It’s time for Ask Rachel on the show! In this episode, Rachel takes four very heartfelt and passionate questions from listeners. How can we change bad family dynamics to invite more vulnerability and closeness into our relationships? What is the best way to repair a relationship after we have made a mistake and are filled with shame? Is it possible to set boundaries in the workplace? How do we kno...

This past week brought with it the solar eclipse - and a lot of chaos! But that’s exactly what a solar eclipse is meant to do. It shakes things up and breaks down old structures that are ready to crumble. In today’s episode, Rachel unpacks the craziness of it all.  After a bit of story telling, she then dives into the patriarchal idea of success. Is it possible to quit the hustle and create from a...

In this week’s episode, Rachel is talking to you from the mountains of Sweden where she is on ski trip with her family and best friends. With adults being outnumbered by children on this trip, it’s safe to say it has been the most chaotic, intense, crazy, but also beautiful, week of their lives. Rachel shares some hilarious stories before diving deeper into the topic of navigating parenthood as yo...

The home, the children, the entire world - everywhere you look, you will see women holding things. Inspired by Maira Salman, today’s episode is a dedication to the mental load that we carry day in and day out as women and as mothers. It begins with a moment to check in and breathe before Rachel dives in, giving you a snippet of her brain and the seemingly endless list of things she’s worrying abou...