Unmasked - a Beyond Worthy Podcast

Rachel Peck welcomes her brother-in-law, musician and new dad Noah Paul Harrison, to Unmasked. Beyond achievements, Noah describes himself as kind, tough, and fervent. Noah shares how being “soft” has required he learn to be more direct. He reflects on becoming a father to five-week-old twins, the shock of first being told there was one baby, and the honor and strain of parenting with strong famil...

Rachel Peck welcomes her mother, Lauren Peck, to Unmasked. Beyond achievement, Lauren’s three words are sameness, unsameness, and love. Lauren explains “sameness” as a spiritual center rooted in the idea that all people come from one origin, and “unsameness” as constant change and creativity; she defines love as an action that motivates her passions and resilience. She shares childhood in Illinois...

Content Warning: This episode includes a brief mention of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles.  Beyond achievements, Marissa describes herself as ambitious, empathetic, and resilient. Marissa unpacks how women are often punished for ambition, how perfectionism created a “go and crash” cycle, and how learning to create her own box has been both scary and liberating. She shares practices t...

Beyond achievements, Kristin describes herself as a poetess, healer, and “girlosopher.” A fellow master's student in Columbia University's Spirit Mind Body Psychology program, she reflects on identity, voice, and the process of unmasking who we are beneath labels others place on us.  Kristin shares how writing and poetry became a bridge between her rich inner world and a public self that...

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles. Rachel Peck welcomes Shirley Stack to 'Unmasked - a Beyond Worthy Podcast' and shares how they met through Shirley’s granddaughter, Erika, during a rainy visit in Avila Beach. Shirley describes herself as adventuresome, fearless, and loving life, tracing this mindset to a cerebral hemorrha...

Beyond achievements, Jamie is accepting, passionate, and curious. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Psychology with a focus on Spirituality, Mind, and Body at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this episode, Jamie shares how growing up in a self-directed, Sudbury-style school shaped their love of learning, openness to different perspectives, and fascination with people&a...

Beyond achievements, Onima considers herself curious, orderly, and sensual. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Psychology with a focus in Spirituality, Mind, and Body at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this episode, she starts by sharing how she needs both external and internal order to feel at peace and how structure helps her hold spirituality’s “gray” areas. Rachel...

Rachel Peck welcomes her dad, David Peck, to Unmasked - a Beyond Worthy podcast as he visits New York after becoming a new grandfather to twins. David describes himself as sporty, provocative, and a dreamer, sharing his lifelong passion for competition through hockey, lacrosse, squash, motocross, and especially windsurfing, plus how he’s adapted to chronic back pain from scoliosis. He explains “pr...

Beyond the achievements, Plearn is passionate, introverted, and a dreamer. In this episode, she shares what introversion truly feels like for her, the experience of being misunderstood, and how deep listening helps others feel seen and understood. Plearn reflects on leaving an eight-year corporate marketing career to pursue a master’s in psychology and education focused on spirituality, mind, and...

Beyond the labels, Alex is multilayered, compassionate, and intellectual (plus animated). Alex shares the many chapters that have shaped him, from growing up in New York City and training in the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir, to studying at Penn, working in corporate marketing at PepsiCo, and pursuing music in both New York and Los Angeles. He explains how turning music into a career led to...

Beyond the labels, Marielle is devoted, loving, and silly. In this episode, we discuss VIA character strengths from positive psychology and what drew Marielle to the Spirit Mind Body Program during a season of grief and misalignment while working in media, including Barstool Sports. Marielle reflects on identity, labels, and spirituality. She shares how deeply she feels, how acupuncture and writin...

Beyond the labels, Rachel is expansive, tough, and intentional. In this solo Q&A episode, she answers listener questions and shares more of her own story - how Unmasked came to be, her transition from collegiate soccer into life beyond sports, and what she’s learned through experiences of loss and change. She also opens up about maintaining meaningful relationships, what authentic living looks...

Beyond the labels, Andrew is empathetic, curious, and driven. In this episode, he opens up about what it means to embrace sensitivity as a man in today’s world and how his experience with HeartMath meditation has led to greater spiritual awareness. We also discuss social media as a dangerous highlight reel, deleting Instagram, AI bots in podcasting, and more!  Connect on LinkedIn: Andrew Siegel  S...

Beyond the labels, Grace is caring, devoted, and driven. In this episode, she shares her journey through competitive athletics as both a ballerina and collegiate rower, offering an honest look at the pressures that come with high-performance environments. We talk about the prevalence of body image struggles in sport, the toll of being overworked, and what it means to feel disconnected from your bo...

Beyond the labels, Suhas is blue, vast, and cerebral. In this episode, Suhas discusses pressure to define himself by career and the identity challenges he faced navigating Indian and American cultures. Suhas shares about his writing as a tool for self-discovery and the daily affirmation practice he uses to overcome limiting beliefs. We also talk about tapping into intuition by starting with low-st...

Beyond the labels, Sophie is curious, bold, and caring. In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation about creating safe environments to allow for authenticity, overcoming fear of rejection, and attracting people to your life who are meant to stay. Sophie shares what an abundant life means to her after reflecting on her experiences living in Mexico City, Madagascar, Tanzania, New York C...

Beyond the labels, Tony is creative, stubborn, and spontaneous. In this episode, Tony unpacks what it is like working in corporate New York while studying spirituality in psychology. He talks openly about his own struggles with sleep apnea, how breath work changed his life, and his creation of a breathing belt to help others do the same. We also debrief about toe spacers, solo travel, and alone ti...

Beyond the labels, Carmen is energetic, driven, and courageous. In this episode, Carmen shares what it was like being labeled as "too much" growing up and how she turned it into her greatest strength. She tells us her journey of moving out at 17 and how she came to realize home is a feeling, not a place. We also dive into simple ways she finds connection each day and how she builds lasti...

Beyond the labels, Erika Keer is curious, creative, and compassionate. The Three C's! In this episode, Erika shares what it was like growing up in the Bay Area of California, how it has shaped her today, and who she is beyond the labels she has lived through: The lead singer in a band, a teacher, a student at Columbia University studying spirit, mind, body psychology, and a co-founder of Thir...

Welcome to Unmasked, a Beyond Worthy Podcast. My name is Rachel Peck. This is a space for honest conversations about what lives beneath the roles we play and the labels we carry. Here, we talk about being human - the messy, tender, unfinished parts - and what it means to remember our worth beyond what we do, achieve, or are known for.  Each episode invites real stories, real reflection, and real c...