IT'S FINE. with Rachel Varkey

THIS EPISODE IS RELATIVELY GRAPHIC FOR THE SQUEAMISH AND IS EXTREMELY PERSONAL. IF YOU'RE NOT INTO THAT - SKIP THIS EPISODE. I am chatting with Sara Reardon, a board-certified women’s health and pelvic floor therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in men and women. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What the pelvic floor actually is  What are some of the cha...

 I am chatting with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. She is a clinic psychologist, mom of 2, and the author of “I Didn’t Sign Up For This”: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy in Relationships... Including Her Own  On this episode, we’ll talk about:  Moments when we start to see the friction of our relationships and how to tackle that change How our biggest issues...

You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING. For the full episode with Deanna, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bLhhvwP9rIGX2OSlenp88?si=51fda2916d0540ff

You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING. For the full episode with Elaine, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3glrnnzBqNhY0Mmb7tBeII?si=paDrfSSGTaSv-9vEDQIy1A

You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING. For the full interview with Nadia, please listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Y2P3RXnQ3ODAaroTDVACe?si=YDfuzdxkQJinjXGLBd7uTw

You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING. For the full episode with Nina, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UHqLGPaU2hUzcWzlaG1Xb?si=a0utg1jlSuKlwBH_C5Q4Ow

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. For the full episode with Amanda, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47RLDIMbJxoo6oFy9tpZBc?si=6x8-bpluSWSrxiba1nEIyA

Today, I am chatting with Anna Victoria. She is the founder of Vitalura Labs and Bodylura Nation. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  Learning to love our body in different seasons and changing our motivations Ways to know your body is changing without getting on the scale  Anna’s simple hacks to working towards your body goals  

Today, I am chatting with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. She has 20+ years working in fertility care and the host of the Egg Whisper Podcast. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What the egg freezing process looks like  What the emotional conversations are around wanting to freeze your eggs (ie: like using donor sperm)  What you can gain from learning more about egg and embryo freezing (especially if you a...

Today, I am chatting with Tracy Vadakumchery, the Bad Indian Therapist. She addresses toxic guilt and shame that affect cultural norms and South Asian mental health, along with all things people-pleasing anxiety and culturally-related stress and trauma.  On this episode, we talk about  How our ethnic communities might keep us from trying to explore the right kinds of support  What trusting our gut...

Today, I am chatting with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician and host of podcast “The Peds Doc Talk”. On this episode, we will talk about:  The feeding debate - breastfeeding vs. formula The best ways to care for yourself as mom of a newborn  What bonding looks like and what should be priority one 

Today, I am chatting with Paige Connell (sheisapaigeturner on socials). Paige is a working mother of four who uses her platform on TikTok and Instagram to share her thoughts on the mental load, parenting, and her career. Her goal is to raise awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocate for equitable relationships for couples.  On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What is mental load ...

Today, I am chatting with Harriet Shearsmith, creator of the podcast Unfollowing Mum and certified empowerment coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What is cycle breaking and how can we become aware of it  How we can identify what cycles and patterns to break in our adult lives How we can know we are actively repairing and restoring our relationships in our adult lives with the people around...

Today, I am chatting with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck. She is a licensed psychologist and an Iranian-Armenian daughter of immigrants. On this episode, we talk about:  The common clashes between daughters of immigrants and their caregivers What those clashes can do to our identity and self worth  What the daughter of immigrants healing journey look like (and it’s probably  not what you think)  If yo...

Today, I am chatting with Israa Nasir. She is a mental health speaker, a psychotherapist, and a self-help author. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  Birth order and how it can influence our development and ways we connect with our families The eldest sister profile  How to manage resentments as an eldest sister  How to set boundaries and prioritize self care to heal as an eldest sister  Eldest Da...

Today, I am chatting with Kendra Williams. She is matrescence activist, mentor, and coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about:   What is matrescence and how it can show up in all facets of early motherhood  What areas we can be most impacted by the transition to motherhood  What value setting can look like a mother 

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life. If you're inte...

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life. If you're inte...

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life. For the full episo...

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life. If you're inte...

Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year. In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life. For the full episo...

Today, I am chatting with Tanya Cole-Lesnick a psychotherapist turned personal development coach with three decades of professional experience helping people to pursue lives that honor their truest selves, are clear of energetic clutter, and that they are genuinely excited to be living. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What are limiting beliefs The difference between limiting beliefs and realis...

Today, I am chatting with Sarah of Labor Junkie RN, she is a labor and delivery nurse supporting women navigating their delivery and all things pregnancy and postpartum. On this episode, we’ll talk about:  The trials and tribulations of the final trimester  A vaginal delivery experience  How to prepare for labor The first moments with your baby

Today, I am chatting with me (haha, Rachel) moderated by Julie George, the creator of the Brown Girl Podcast about my IVF journey. If you’re interested in getting into the thick of our IVF/infertility story, please listen to the full interview at the Brown Girl Podcast  https://www.thebrowngirlpodcast.com/ep-46-infertility-ivf-conceiving-hope-w-rachel-varkey/ . 

Today, I am chatting with Ana Maria, a life coach who focuses on emotional literacy, mindset redesign, and healing trauma from adverse childhood experiences.  On this episode, we’ll talk about:  What it looks like to be the good girl (where it starts from, how we start to notice, and how it often benefits those who play that role)  How being the good girl can translate into bitterness, frustration...