Imperfectly Human™

What happens when the house gets quiet... too quiet? When the kids are grown, the schedule slows down, and you’re left wondering, “Who even am I now?” In this episode, I’m talking from both my mom heart and therapist brain about the identity shift that happens when you become an empty nester. We’ll explore the grief, the guilt, the weird freedom — and how to gently rediscover the you underneath it...

Ever try to explain how maxed out you feel—and your partner just doesn’t get it? Maybe they hit you with “Just ask for help!” or “Why didn’t you say anything?” and suddenly you’re fantasizing about throwing a sock at their head. This episode is for every mom who feels emotionally invisible, mentally overloaded, and like she’s carrying 97 tabs open in her brain at all times. In this episode, Rachel...

Feel like you're failing even when you're trying your absolute best? That’s mom guilt talking—and in this episode, I'm calling it out. I'm diving into where mom guilt actually comes from (hint: it’s not your fault), how to spot when it’s taking over, and therapist-approved ways to quiet that inner critic so you can breathe, reset, and show up as the imperfect-but-awesome mom you already are. You d...

In this episode, we’re unpacking the sneaky ways social media messes with your mental health—from comparison spirals and perfectionism to dopamine addiction and fake connection. Rachel breaks down the brain science, throws in some truth bombs, and gives you no-BS tools to take your power back. You don’t need to quit cold turkey—but you do need to log off before you lose yourself in the scroll. Rea...

Ever shared something you’re working on in therapy—only to have it thrown back at you later? In this quick, powerful episode, Rachel dives into why people weaponize your healing, how it impacts you, and how to respond when it happens. You’ll learn boundary-setting scripts, mindset shifts, and how to protect your peace without shutting down your growth. Healing is sacred—you deserve to keep it safe...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sabrina Victoria, who opens up about how she found herself in a narcissistic abusive relationship, the emotional and mental toll it took on her, and—most importantly—how she found the strength to plan her escape and break free. Sabrina shares the raw, unfiltered truth about the red flags she missed, the manipulation she endured, and the moment...

In this episode, Rachel explores the "Window of Tolerance"—a concept that helps us understand how we respond to stress and regulate our emotions. Learn how to recognize when you're in or out of your window, and discover practical strategies to expand your capacity for resilience. Tune in for insights that can help you navigate life's challenges with greater ease!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a tough but necessary question: Are you always available when it’s convenient for them, or are you in a relationship where love and effort are mutual? Being a convenient love can be emotionally draining, leaving you feeling unworthy and overlooked. But real love isn’t about convenience—it’s about consistency. Tune in as we unpack the signs, the emotional tol...

Working mom life is hard — and putting yourself first feels impossible. In this episode, we dive into why moms struggle to prioritize themselves, debunk the guilt, and share 4 quick wins to reclaim your time (without the mom guilt). Take a breath — you’ve earned it! 🌸💖 Want to participate in my 7 day self-care challenge for working moms then click this link. https://rachelwrites3.gumroad.com/l/s...

In this episode, Rachel talks about how aiming for perfectionism as a therapist (or content creator, blogger etc) can interfere with our clinical work and risk missing subtle cues our clients are giving us, leading to ineffectiveness. This may apply to anyone trying to be "the perfect" XYZ.

In episode 26 Rachel talks about how her shame could’ve held her back from returning today!

In this episode, Rachel shares her in the moment emotions during her drive home after dropping her youngest off at college. We'll hear her tears, feel her pain and learn how she managed all the emotions she was experiencing in real time and didn't act on her urges to turn around and go stay with him or bring him home....both emotion mind thinking! If you're a parent and experiencing so many mixed...

In this episode, Rachel uses nonjudgmental thinking and opposite action to "expose" her secret pleasure of watching reality show, Love Island USA season 6. She shares what skills she uses to bring joy into her life and accepting how some people might judge her for it. Rachel wants you to let go of your judgments about your slf and not care about the judgments others might have about you doing some...

In this episode, Rachel discusses (and challenges the voice in her head that she hears doubting her ability to create a video podcast) how it's necessary to listen to the voices in your head, and don't let them control you. We all have our own inner dialogue, and it's important to recognize and understand it. The voices in our head are actually our own voices. People tend to listen to the voices t...

In this episode Rachel discusses the reasons for being consistently inconsistent and some skills she has used to break the cycle of being consistently inconsistent!

In this episode, Rachel shares how she challenges herself when wanting to stop feeling some sort of pain (emotional or physical) and asks herself and her clients an important question that generally helps one evaluate their effort and is this the place they really want to quit at.

In Episode 20, Rachel returns after much time away from the mic and shares how since October 7, 2023, she's felt a lot of negative emotions, particularly sadness and anger and has also experienced many joyful and happy times at the same time. Rachel gets vulnerable by sharing how she experienced many joyful moments and celebrations while a war was going on in Israel and the emotions she felt. Rach...

In today's Episode, Rachel shares her perfectly imperfect journey through a loss that changed her life 17 years ago to the day. September 20th will always b a day that Rachel experiences sadness and is also a day she brings joy to by using skills and not sitting in her sadness. Grief is something everyone has or will experience at some point in their life and isn't something that can be avoided.

In this episode, Rachel shares how she did something that was challenging for her over the weekend. Rachel discusses how building mastery by doing things that are challenging and not impossible increases her confidence and competency within herself and this can help you too! Want to increase your joy and happiness and feel more confident and competent? Do something challenging today!

In this episode, Rachel shares how her day started and quickly took a turn and how she observed her judgments and used skills to find the causes of the events.

In this episode, Rachel touches on a skill, Radical Acceptance, that helps people get unstuck. Are there situations in your life you wish were different? Do you wish that you had done something different in the past and can't move on from trying to change "it"? Are you holding grudges or resentments towards someone because they hurt you? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this e...

In this episode Rachel talks about how difficult it is to be a woman in todays society and gets personal about how Barbie impacted her as a child and as an adult!

In this episode Rachel gets real about being an empty nester and talks about her experience with being overwhelmed the past few weeks. As always, the episode is raw, unedited and perfectly imperfect.

In Episode 13, Rachel talks about a decision she made after reflecting inwards and observing how she was living by other people’s morals and values and found peace within by choosing to live by her own….and ultimately made a decision many might be shocked by and that’s perfectly ok!

In Episode 12, Rachel talks about what self compassion looks like and how it leads to a happier and safe place even when we don’t like something we’ve done or something about our own self!