The Rachel Martin Podcast

This week, Rachel explores the kind of life season most people overlook—the quiet, meaningful fullness that signals personal expansion. Instead of stress or overload, this fullness reflects widening capacity, deepening purpose, and identity growth happening in real time. Drawing from the post-Thanksgiving pause and the new roles unfolding in her own life, Rachel shares how fullness can serve as a...

This week, Rachel shares the truth about the hardest kind of grit —the grit you need when you’re working on a goal with no deadline, no accountability, and no built-in pressure . From the final, messy, stubborn round of book edits… to teaching herself everything a full publishing house normally does… to celebrating the victory alone in the sauna— This is the story of becoming the kind of person wh...

In this week’s FIO Friday, Rachel pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to be in the final stretch of finishing her book while life is beautifully, wildly full. With twin grandbabies on the way, a daughter recovering from unexpected surgery, and a closet that looks like a winter gear explosion… she’s still pushing forward, still showing up, and still choosing to finish strong. This e...

This week tested everything—patience, perspective, and control. Rachel shares a real-life story about her daughter's arm surgery, the tough mid-surgery decision to stop, and the emotional moment that followed—when they both sat in tears and reminded themselves: we can only control the controllables. If you’re walking through something that didn’t go the way you hoped, this episode will help yo...

It’s Halloween, but Rachel’s already putting up her Christmas tree — and she’s not sorry about it. In this short and powerful FIO Friday, Rachel shares a simple truth that could change how you show up this season: joy isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you create. Learn how to tune out the noise, lean into what makes you come alive, and give yourself permission to choose joy right now....

What if you stopped doing all the things and only did the things that actually moved your life forward? In this week’s Midweek Move, Rachel shares a simple 5-word mantra that’s completely transformed her focus, energy, and productivity: “Only take needle-moving actions.” Recorded straight from the sauna (because when the idea hits, you figure it out), this episode will help you: Recognize what tru...

You don’t need more time. You don’t need another plan. You just need to decide and go. In this week’s FIO Friday, Rachel shares the real story of what finally got her to start this podcast — after years of waiting for the perfect moment. It wasn’t a new strategy or a better plan. It was one simple shift: trust yourself faster. This episode will help you: ✅ Break free from the overthinking loop ✅...

“Work expands to the time you give it.” – Parkinson’s Law This week on FIO Friday, we’re flipping your relationship with time. I just binged Time Is a Tool by Dr. Benjamin Hardy (and like all of his books— 10x Is Easier Than 2x , Be Your Future Self Now , The Gap and The Gain , Who Not How —this one cracked something open). It forced me to stop playing safe with my goals and start thinking like a...

Hey there, it’s Rachel — and today’s Midweek Move is all about regaining your power when life feels off-track. You can’t lead what you don’t see. Most of us react to what’s wrong instead of leading ourselves toward what’s right. In this episode, I’ll show you how to shift your focus, spot the opportunity inside the obstacle, and turn frustration into forward motion. This isn’t about pretending thi...

“The success of any organization comes down to the mindset of the leader.” That quote has stuck with Rachel for decades — because it’s not just about business. It’s about life. You are the leader of your own life experience. And the way you think in the storm determines everything that follows. In this episode, Rachel unpacks how optimism isn’t a mood — it’s a strategy. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Ref...

Hey, it’s Rachel — and welcome to your Midweek Move. This one’s for anyone whose week didn’t go as planned… and needs a reminder that the mess might be the best part. I’m taking you back to the 2023 Luna Run — an event I poured my heart into. Everything was ready. And then… the skies opened up. Rain. Wind. Chaos. It should’ve been a disaster. But instead? It turned into one of the most unforgettab...

What if the moment you’ve been waiting for doesn’t show up until after you say yes? In this episode, I’m telling the story of how I ran the Boston Marathon as my very first road race — with no structured training, no plan, and no clue what I was doing. But I said yes anyway. And that one decision taught me everything I now teach inside the FIO Mindset. If you're waiting to feel more ready, thi...

Hey there, it’s Rachel, just popping in with your midweek move. Today, I want to give you a tool that can change the way you face challenges: borrowing energy from your future self. Here’s what I mean—picture yourself at the end of the week, celebrating the fact that you did the thing you’ve been putting off. Feel the momentum, the pride, the sense of accomplishment—and then bring that energy back...

Hey there, it’s Rachel — and this week on FIO Friday , I’m sharing a story about two of my favorite words: Keep Pushing. It’s about a moment during the Race Across America where I was completely drained — physically, emotionally, mentally. I was the navigator, running on an hour of sleep, questioning if I even belonged there. And then… Brad texted me two words that snapped me back into myself: “Ke...

Hey there, it’s Rachel and it is Wednesday—so you know what that means: time for your Midweek Move. Today’s move is all about a tiny but powerful shift I call flipping the script. The thoughts you repeat to yourself shape your belief system, and your belief system shapes your actions. If you’ve felt yourself stalling out since Monday, it’s not because you can’t—it’s because of the story you’re tel...

Hey there, it’s Rachel and welcome to your Monday Motivation. Today we’re diving into beliefs—the invisible forces that shape the quality of your life. But here’s the truth: not all beliefs are created equal. We’ll explore limiting beliefs (the chains that whisper you’re not enough ), inherited beliefs (the ones handed down by parents, teachers, or even a single offhand comment years ago), empower...

This week was WILD. I got bit by a scorpion in Georgia (yup, actual scorpion), cheered for 8 hours straight at Runningman in my Sneex, and told Sara Blakely about my book— and she asked where to buy it. 😳🔥 In this FIO Friday episode, I’m unpacking the mindset behind it all: How you do anything is how you do everything. From Pumpkinman finish lines to Runningman breakthroughs, from soaking-wet vo...

This week’s Midweek Move is all about standards. The tiny choices—whether you pick up the piece of trash on the ground, finish what you start, or give your best to a small task—become the blueprint for how you live your life. I share where I first heard this quote (yep, a Jesse Itzler moment during COVID), how it stuck with me, and why your standards are really your baseline identity. The real que...

Recorded at 6:10 AM from inside a rental truck in Rome, Georgia, Rachel takes you from the finish lines of Pumpkinman to the start lines of Runningman. This episode dives into why finish lines prove who you are, start lines reveal who you’re becoming, and how belief isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build when you show up. If you’ve been avoiding your own start line, this is your rem...

Hey everyone, it’s Rachel, and welcome to your Midweek Move! What a week—it’s been all about recovering from Pumpkinman, but there’s no long pause here. Tomorrow I’m headed to Rome, Georgia, for the third annual Runningman Festival. Picture this: an eight-hour one-mile loop, the world’s biggest sauna, cold plunges, music, breakout sessions, and me on the track high-fiving and cheering for hours. S...

It’s the morning after the Super Bowl of my year—Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival—and I’m reflecting on everything this weekend brought: record numbers, flawless triathlon weather (no fog delay for once!), and a rainy but unforgettable running festival where belief and grit carried us all. In today’s Monday Motivation, I share what this weekend reminded me: you can’t control the weather...

Hey everyone—it’s Rachel, and this is your FIO Friday coming to you live from my closet on race week. Today’s episode is short, real, and straight from the fire. It’s Pumpkinman weekend —my biggest event of the year—and I’ve been running this race behind the scenes all week long. Now it’s go time. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to prepare for something big by zooming out, getting...

It’s race week here in Maine—the tents are going up, the venue is transforming, and my Notes app is officially four swipes long. 🏃‍♀️📋 In this Midweek Move, I’m sharing how I use my first things first motto to stay grounded in the busiest week of the year. Race week is full of moving parts, last-minute to-dos, and unpredictable curveballs—but step by step, piece by piece, it always comes togethe...

It’s Labor Day and race week—my version of the Super Bowl! In this Monday Motivation, I’m sharing the energy, excitement, and belief that fuel the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival. Just like I believe in every one of our athletes, I want you to believe in believe this week. Whether you’ve already taken a bold first step toward your dream or you’re still waiting on the starting line, tod...

It’s the end of August, and I’m heading straight into my biggest weekend of the year—the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival here in South Berwick, Maine. But before the chaos of early mornings, logistics, and cheering on a thousand athletes, I want to invite you to rethink your weekend. What if your Saturday morning coffee wasn’t just recovery time, but your personal runway to launch a dr...