Self-Care Daily with Rachel Brathen

Today’s self-care practice is a fire-gazing, or a candle-gazing, meditation. All you need is a dark room and a lit candle! Rachel will guide you through the practice, from set up to completion, and all you have to do is take in the light. How does it feel? How does your breath respond? Tune in to see. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...

Just like we love to light candles in our home during the winter, we need little things we can turn toward to bring light into dark situations in our lives. What helps you through difficult times? In today’s episode, Rachel will share examples from her own life, and then it’s your turn to reflect on the resources that support you when everything feels dark and heavy. Tune in to begin. To learn mor...

Sometimes the winter can feel difficult. But there are some beautiful things that you can only experience at this time of year. In today’s episode, we are going to have a gratitude practice for the uniqueness of this season. Do you rest differently? Does your home feel extra cozy? Is there an activity you love that you can only do when it snows? Tune in to give thanks for it. To learn more about l...

This time of year can make us feel really cooped up. We spend more time inside, we aren’t really growing or expanding, and we have slowed down. But maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be! In today’s episode, you will go inward and consider all the ways you can explore your relationship with yourself during this time. Rachel shares some beautiful examples. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listen...

We are in the darkest time of the year right now. If that feels depressing, this week’s episodes on Self-Care Daily will help you turn inward, rest more, and find a way to celebrate. Now is the time to light candles and fireplaces, sing songs, and gather with the people you love. It will remind you that even in darkness there is light! Tune in to begin.  To learn more about listener data and our p...

The most important part of self-development work is to actually do the thing! So for today’s self-care practice, we are going to experience some joy. Reach for something that makes you so giddily happy and puts a big smile on your face. Rachel will share some good places to start. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

The older we get, the more and more barriers we build between us and joy. It becomes harder to connect to that sense of childlike wonder. In today’s episode, you are going to take a look at what is in the way of your joy. When do you feel unworthy of it? Is it the same situation again and again? Then it may be time to break a pattern. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Sometimes the simple act of embodying a feeling can make it true. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a meditation to breathe into your heart. Expand and feel your energy there. And then use that energy to ignite joy. Smile with your whole being. You’ll spread that light into the world when you’re done - and that’s how joy comes back around again. Tune in to begin. To learn more abou...

We have an inner sense of joy within us always. But sometimes, we need a little help to bring it out. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a contemplation to ask yourself honestly: what truly brings you joy? And on top of that, why does this thing bring you joy? Tune in and feel for the answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...

Joy isn’t as simple as many of us like to think. If we are stuck in fight or flight mode, if life feels really hard, or if we are used to climbing a mountain every single day - sometimes joy can really evade us. This week on Self-Care Daily, we are going to make more space for joy in our lives, through contemplating our relationship with it and working through it step by step. Tune in to begin. To...

Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just can’t fix a situation. Is there something in your life that is incredibly difficult but there’s no changing it? In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a practice to write down a little prayer for ease. Sometimes that small act of getting your thoughts summarized on paper can lighten the load. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener dat...

Today’s practice will pose a question that you can ask yourself and act on right away. What is something you can offer yourself right now that would bring more ease into your body? Rachel will give you some ideas, then it’s time to go do it. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

We usually look around us and notice what is wrong. It’s human nature to find the flaws in things and want to fix them. But in today’s practice, you are going to shift your attention to the things that are easy. The things that are going well. The things that are causing you no problems or inconveniences. Don’t forget about them! There are many. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data...

Think about the feeling of ease… and then think about the complete opposite of that. What area of your life feels forced right now? What are you trying to solve but things just aren’t changing? In today’s episode, you will contemplate this and then consider - what would it feel like to start letting go? Sometimes the moment you let go is the moment things change. Tune in to begin. To learn more ab...

Are you making things harder and more complicated than they need to be? Is your inner perfectionist working a little bit too hard? This week on Self-Care Daily, we are focusing on adding more ease into our lives. Let yourself off the hook and soften a bit. Not everything needs to be done to the point of exhaustion. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...

When you are well rested, everything feels a bit easier. In today’s practice, we are going to do some work around actually improving our sleep quality. You will find one thing to remove from your sleep routine, and one thing to add to your sleep routine. If it makes a difference, you’ll know right away. And then all you have to do is stick with it. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener da...

Take a look at the space that you are sleeping in right now. What is it like? In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through different aspects of your bedroom to create a good foundation for solid sleep. You will consider if your bedroom is cluttered or peaceful, dark enough, the proper temperature, along with other aspects that will help set you up for a great night sleep. Tune in to begin. To...

In today’s episode, you are going to take a couple moments to settle down. This is a perfect practice to come to at any time of day, but especially when you are feeling overwhelmed or ready to wind down for the evening. Rachel will guide you through it all, so let’s rest together. Tune in to begin.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...

In today’s episode, you are going to identify the number one thing that helps you fall asleep, and stay asleep, at night. What impacts your quality of sleep? Rachel will share helpful advice, from taking a bath, to reading, and having a nice cup of herbal tea. It’s important to have time to wind down! Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....

The days are getting shorter, the sun is disappearing earlier, and winter is coming. This time of year is one of rest, restoration - and getting more sleep than we normally do. In today’s episode, you are going to contemplate your relationship with sleep. Do you have a hard time going to bed on time? Does your mind spin  when you’re in bed? Do you have a hard time winding down? Let’s figure it out...

For today’s self-care practice, we are going to make a mess on purpose! Tune into your inner child and color outside the lines. Rachel will share some ideas, from baking, to making art, digging in the garden, or splashing in the mud with your kids. It’s time to have some fun and remember - messes can always be cleaned. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

Today’s practice is going to take us a little deeper - and back to what it was like growing up in your household. What happened when you made a mess when you were a child? Was it tolerated? Embraced? Punished? Rachel will dive into the lessons she’s learned from her own childhood, then it’s time to reflect on yours. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a gratitude practice. First, you will consider something in your life that is working in perfect orderly fashion. Then you will consider something in your life that is really messy but brings you happiness still. There can be beauty in all things, if only you look for it. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

We all have that voice inside our heads telling us how we need to do things. And usually - that voice is telling us we need to be perfect. In today’s episode, you will contemplate how your inner perfectionist talks to you. Where is this voice the most loud? Where is it making your life difficult? And what would happen if you didn’t listen? Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and ou...

Is perfectionism ruining your life? It is really easy to fall into the trap of thinking everything needs to be tidy and organized. This week on the show, you will instead embrace the messiness of life. You don’t have to do everything perfectly. Let your hair down, kick your shoes off, and allow things to be how they are. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...