The Confident Woman Podcast

Fear doesn’t usually stop people loudly. More often, it works quietly—shaping decisions, limiting confidence, and keeping capable leaders stuck in patterns that no longer fit. In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , Rachel Brooks sits down with Thea Wood , co-founder of Hive Fit Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, to talk about fear, faith, confidence, and what real transformation actually requi...

Starting over sounds simple in theory—a fresh page, a clean slate, a new beginning. But in real life, starting over is rarely neat or easy. It’s often messy, emotional, and uncertain, especially when you’re letting go of a version of yourself that once worked. In this solo episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , Rachel Brooks speaks to the woman who feels caught between who she has been and who s...

Have you ever reached the end of a season and realized you moved through it on autopilot—doing what you had to do to survive, but never stopping long enough to reflect on what it shaped in you? In this solo episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , Rachel Brooks invites you to slow down and take honest inventory of your life. Not to relive the past or judge yourself for how you handled it, but to l...

Have you been telling yourself you’ll have peace after you catch up, after the holidays, after the deadline, after life calms down? In this solo episode, Rachel Brooks flips the script on the pressure that keeps you performing and teaches you how to choose presence—right now—so peace stops feeling like a reward you have to earn. If you’re a high-achieving, faith-led woman who feels “soul tired,” c...

There are seasons in life when everything you knew about yourself begins to shift—not loudly, not all at once, but quietly beneath the surface. Nothing is obviously wrong, yet nothing feels quite right either. You’re still showing up. Still functioning. Still carrying responsibility. But inside, something feels unfamiliar. In this solo episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , Rachel Brooks opens u...

There comes a moment when the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels sustainable. You’re successful, capable, and still showing up—but underneath it all, something feels off. The pace feels heavy. The pressure feels constant. And the version of success you’ve been chasing starts to cost more than you’re willing to pay. In today’s episode, Rachel sits down with Alexandria Ott —founder and...

In this week’s episode, Rachel Brooks opens up about the kind of transition most women walk through quietly—the moment when life shifts so deeply that the version of you the world recognizes no longer feels like the woman you are inside. You’re not who you were, but you’re not yet who you’re becoming. You’re somewhere in the middle, trying to understand a season that doesn’t make sense. Rachel sha...

In this episode, Rachel Brooks is joined by entrepreneur and mentor Dr. Traci Lynn, known as “The $100,000,000 Woman,” for a grounded conversation about what it takes to keep going when growth feels slow. Dr. Traci Lynn is a legendary entrepreneur who transformed a mere $200 into a $100 million direct sales dynasty with her brand, Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry. Together, they talk about the lessons t...

If you’ve been feeling “off” lately — not broken, not failing, just quietly disconnected from your own life — this episode is going to speak to you. Today, Rachel Brooks opens up about a season so many women silently walk through: the feeling of being stuck, even when everything looks fine on the outside. This isn’t about laziness or lack of motivation. It’s about the internal shift that happens w...

We talk a lot about confidence here, but today we’re talking about the kind that often gets overlooked: financial confidence — the kind that helps you feel safe, supported, and steady no matter what life throws your way. In this honest conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with author, CPA, and wealth mentor Tanya Taylor to explore what it really means to steward your money well. From arriving in...

Have you ever hit a season where everything goes quiet? You’re praying, showing up, doing “all the right things,” yet it feels like God has gone silent. In this week’s episode, Rachel opens up about what it looks like to sit in the stillness, trust the process, and find peace when nothing seems to be moving. Timestamps: [0:00–1:30] The quiet season: when you’re doing everything “right” and still c...

What happens when you stop living by old labels and start walking in the truth of who God says you are? In this powerful conversation, Rachel Brooks joins Carla Reeves and shares how faith became her foundation for confidence, how she learned to rebuild from the inside out, and what it really looks like to create your own story. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or the pre...

Do you ever feel torn between where you are and what you know you’re called to do? Maybe you’ve hit success on paper, yet something deep down tells you—you’re made for more. In this inspiring episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Michelle Rupp , Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of Memorable Results Media , to talk about what it really takes to step out of fear and into your calling with f...

Do you ever find yourself asking, “Who am I, really?” In this inspiring conversation, Rachel joins Bridget Aguirre to share her personal journey of discovering true confidence—not through striving, achieving, or doing it all—but through knowing who and whose you are. Together, they unpack what it means to find peace in identity, freedom in surrender, and purpose in faith. Rachel opens up about the...

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like your skin tells a story you didn’t choose? Breakouts, inflammation, fatigue — they’re not just surface issues. They’re signals from your body, calling for healing from the inside out. In this powerful conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with Robyn Spangler , functional dietitian and founder of The Clear Skin Lab and Ravi Minerals , to unpack how our s...

Exhaustion isn’t just about lack of sleep—it’s the weight of grief, stress, perfectionism, and the pressure to hold it all together. In this week’s episode, Rachel Brooks shares her own raw experience of waking up exhausted even after “doing everything right.” She reveals why rest goes deeper than eight hours of sleep, how the body signals what the heart is holding, and what it really looks like t...

Stress is not just “in your head”—it’s in your body. And the way we carry, suppress, and normalize stress is wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, hormones, and overall health. In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with nurse practitioner and wellness coach Molly McNamee to unpack how stress really impacts women and what it looks like to finally take back control of yo...

Perfection promises peace but only delivers pressure. In this raw and faith-filled episode, Rachel Brooks opens up about her own battle with perfectionism, the heartbreak of personal loss, and how she’s finding freedom in surrender. If you’ve ever felt the crushing weight of performance or the ache of grief, this conversation is for you. Timestamps [00:01] Chasing perfection and the exhausting pre...

Do you ever wonder why stress, low energy, or mood swings seem to pull your confidence down no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Sylvia Hall, co-founder of Lifted Naturals , to talk about the surprising link between your gut and your confidence. From postpartum struggles to building a wellness brand and a publishing company, Sylvia’s journey shows how integrity, align...

Are you carrying weights God never asked you to hold? The pressure to perform, prove, or be perfect can feel crushing—but it was never yours to carry. In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , Rachel shares her personal journey of surrender with Alex Ott on her show, Wild x Wise —learning to release the pressure, invite God in, and discover the peace and freedom that come only from Him. If...

Do you ever feel like you’re chasing money, yet still wondering… is it enough? Are you truly “wealthy”? In this episode, Rachel is joined by Michelle Taylor, founder of the Women & Wealth Initiative , to unpack what true wealth really means. It’s not just about numbers in the bank—it’s about mindset, freedom, and living in alignment with your values. Rachel and Michelle dive into the lies wome...

Are you tired of striving for more, chasing success, and still wondering if you’re enough? In this special episode, Rachel flips the mic and joins Arivee Vargas, host of The Humble Rising Podcast , to share her powerful story of hitting rock bottom, breaking free from perfectionism, and rediscovering her true identity in Christ. Together, Rachel and Arivee dive deep into the struggles that so many...

Tired of chasing every new social trend and still feeling like your brand isn’t getting traction? In this episode, Rachel is joined by marketing strategist Ashley DiBiase of Dash of Social to help you cut through the noise, simplify your content strategy, and show up with confidence. Learn how to humanize your brand, choose the right platforms, and create content that connects—without burning out....

If you’ve been navigating grief, burnout, or a major life shift—this one’s for you. In this solo episode, host Rachel Brooks shares the raw truth of what she’s been walking through these past few months… the moments that broke her, the ones that began to rebuild her, and the unexpected ways God showed up in the mess. This episode is more than a story—it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and t...

What does confidence really look like in seasons of change, uncertainty, or letting go? In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast , host Rachel Brooks sits down with Dr. Pamela Ellis—award-winning educator and founder of The Education Doctor—to explore what it takes to stay grounded, resilient, and rooted in faith when life transitions stretch your identity. This isn’t just about college admi...