This week, Rachel joins her friend and business and wealth coach Terri Couser for a conversation originally recorded for Terri’s show about pursuing success without sacrificing your peace, your relationships, or who you are. Rachel opens up about decades of rushing, the pressure to always be “on,” and her growing desire to trade hustle culture for savor culture.

Together, they explore making room for God to interrupt your plans, setting boundaries, and living with the same integrity in private that you show in public. Rachel also shares her “audacious hour,” a practical way to start asking for opportunities you’ve been quietly hoping will find you.

If you’ve been accomplishing plenty but enjoying very little, this conversation offers a moment to consider what all that effort is building.

Come back next week for part two!

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Terri will be speaking at the 2027 ICTN Soul Retreat. Get the details here.

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What happens when you say something good about someone and other people start adding their own stories? You create an avalanche of joy.

In this episode, I share how a post about P.J. Fleck sparked an outpouring of appreciation, along with the behind-the-scenes story of how he helped me grow as a speaker.

I also ask a question worth sitting with: Are you a safe place for people, including yourself? We’ll talk about trust, keeping your word, and caring enough to help someone see what’s possible.

Plus, hear from past ICTN retreat attendees about what happened when they made room for faith, friendship, play, and time for themselves. If you’ve been craving deeper connection or a chance to catch your breath, this might be your invitation.

Who could you encourage this week? Your avalanche of joy can start with one person.

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PJ Fleck back story on IG

What PJ Fleck Gets Right Appreciation Post on IG


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What happens when you stop fighting what you love and give yourself permission to change course?

In PART TWO of my conversation with poet, author, and educator Joseph Fasano, we explore his move from studying mathematics and physics at Harvard to building a life around poetry. Joseph shares how that decision grew from a desire he could no longer ignore, even without knowing what his future would look like.

We also talk about the parts of ourselves we silence, why achievement and recognition can still leave us feeling empty, and how owning our gifts can help us serve others.

Our conversation touches on AI, the human connection we’re craving, and Joseph’s approach to teaching the whole person. We close with a discussion about apologizing to our children, learning from our mistakes, and striving to be whole rather than perfect.

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MORE ABOUT JOSEPH:

- The Magic Words (poetry prompts): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744300/the-magic-words-by-joseph-fasano/

- The Teacher (a novel and spiritual guide): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teacher-joseph-fasano/96c14415c4f73f2d

- The Last Song of the World (poems): https://boaeditions.org/book/the-last-song-of-the-world/?srsltid=AU7gw4Xg1NM8L_JgY8lfI8b6HezUD9fD07aS4PMhCFdYz_uNa6T1JsxD

- Pre-orders for How We Survive: https://www.aftershockreview.com/product-page/how-we-survive-a-guide-to-being-human-in-a-time-of-ai

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