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 can’t hear from God.

[1:30–3:30] Facing the silence between question and answer — how doubt and disappointment start to creep in.

[3:30–5:30] Faith redefined: learning that God’s silence isn’t His absence; He’s working in the unseen.

[5:30–7:30] The danger of rushing the process — why impatience, control, and distraction can uproot what God is planting.

[7:30–9:00] The messy middle: what to do when you’re burned out, tired, and tempted to give up.

[9:00–11:00] How waiting builds real faith — and why silence is often preparation, not punishment.

[11:00–end] A reminder of hope: God hasn’t forgotten you. You’re being refined, rebuilt, and restored for what’s next.

Key Takeaways:

1. God’s silence doesn’t mean He’s absent — it often means He’s preparing you.
2. Waiting is not wasted; it’s where your faith and character grow.
3. If you rush the process, you uproot the progress.
4. Stillness is not punishment — it’s invitation.
5. Trust the unseen; that’s where the roots take hold.

Quotes to Share:

“We often confuse God’s silence with His absence, but He’s still working — especially when it’s quiet.”

“If you dig up the seed because you don’t see growth yet, you kill what was starting to take root.”

“You’re not waiting for God to show up. He’s waiting for you to slow down enough to notice He’s already there.”

Ready to Rebuild in the Silence?

• The I Am Enough Identity Reset → A 10-minute guide to quiet the noise, clear the doubt, and reconnect to God’s truth about who you are.
• Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness and Self-Love → Rachel’s bestselling and award-winning book that dives deeper into learning to surrender control and trust the process.
• I Am… Becoming → A faith-fueled 6-week devotional for women ready to rebuild from within and step boldly into their God-given calling.

Support the Mission

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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 pressure to have it all together, this episode will remind you that you already have the power — through faith — to rise, rebuild, and become The Confident Woman you were created to be.

Timestamps:

[0:00–4:00] Confidence isn’t something you find — it’s something you build through faith. Rachel shares how her journey began in a season of self-doubt and surrender.

[4:00–8:00] Flipping the script on fear and self-doubt. Why what you believe about yourself shapes every part of your life.

[8:00–12:00] Walking away to begin again — the pivotal moment Rachel chose healing, space, and faith over perfection.

[12:00–16:00] People-pleasing, perfectionism, and the hidden cost of living for others. How to trade expectations for freedom.

[16:00–20:00] The power of self-awareness: recognizing the lies, rewriting your truth, and standing firm in your identity.

[20:00–25:00] Faith as confidence: how surrender, resilience, and daily renewal lead to unshakable trust in God’s plan.

[25:00–30:00] Healing through journaling — why “feel, deal, and heal” is the rhythm to rebuild from within.

[30:00–end] Your story is proof that it’s possible. How to create your own story through faith, freedom, and truth.

Key Takeaways:

1. Confidence is faith in action — trusting what you can’t yet see.
2. Your story doesn’t end in the dark; that’s where transformation begins.
3. You can’t rewrite your story while clinging to the old one.
4. Awareness is power — once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
5. Healing happens when you stop running from pain and start inviting God into it.

Quotes to Share:

“Faith is confidence — it’s walking boldly into the unknown, trusting that God is already there.”

“You can’t heal what you won’t feel. To rebuild, you have to feel, deal, and heal.”

“Your pain is not your punishment; it’s your purpose.”

Ready to Rebuild from Within? Start your journey today:

• The I Am Enough Reset — renew your confidence and rediscover your worth.
• Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle — Rachel’s book + tools to release the pressure to be perfect.
• I Am… Becoming — a faith-fueled devotional to grow, heal, and rise with women like you.

Connect with Carla Reeves

• Connect with Carla: carlareeves.com
• Carla’s podcast: Differently

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

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 faith, clarity, and confidence.

Together, they unpack how to navigate seasons of transition, reclaim your purpose, and build a mission-driven business that makes an impact.

You’ll discover:

• How to recognize the moment God is calling you into something greater
• Why your gifts and experiences are the roadmap to your purpose
• The truth about confidence—and why clarity and courage must come first
• How to overcome fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
• How to use visibility, PR, and storytelling to amplify your mission

If you’ve ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of something new but can’t quite see the next step—this episode will remind you: you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to say yes.

Key Takeaways

• Purpose is found in reflection—look back at what once brought you joy to see where you’re called next.
• Confidence doesn’t come from achievement; it’s built through obedience and faith.
• Asking for help is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
• Your experiences aren’t wasted; they’re preparation for what’s next.
• You can build a business and life that feel aligned, peaceful, and purpose-filled.

Favorite Quotes

“You may not see it yet, but others can see the greatness in you—let them help you bring it to light.” – Michelle Rupp

“You don’t have to be confident to start; you just have to have the courage to try.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• Download the free I Am… Enough Reset — a 10-minute guide to break free from lies of “not enough” and rest in God’s truth.
• Dive into I Am… Becoming — a guided transformation experience to walk boldly in your purpose.

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show here.

Connect with Michelle Rupp

Website: memorableresultsmedia.com

Instagram: @memorableresultsmedia

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Listen + Subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

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 turning point that shifted her from burnout and pressure to rest and confidence rooted in Christ.

If you’ve ever tied your worth to what you produce, how you perform, or what others think, this episode is your reminder that your value isn’t defined by titles, numbers, or perfection. It’s found in your Creator.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + Rachel’s personal journey of striving and burnout

[03:00] The question that changed everything: “Who are you?”

[06:00] Identity, faith, and confidence—how they work together

[09:00] The danger of perfectionism and performing for worth

[11:00] The power of rest and learning to slow down

[13:00] Letting go of comparison and trusting God’s timing

[16:00] Tools for rebuilding your identity and confidence

[18:00] The three pillars: Identity, Faith, and Confidence

[20:00] Final encouragement: You already are enough

Key Takeaways

• True confidence begins with knowing your identity in Christ.
• Perfection and performance are pressure—peace comes from surrender.
• Your worth isn’t based on what you do, but on who God says you are.
• Seasons of rest are not wasted—they’re where clarity and confidence grow.
• Confidence, faith, and identity work together as the foundation of your purpose.

Favorite Quotes

“Confidence isn’t about having it all together—it’s about trusting the One who holds it all together.”

You’re not what you do. You’re not your past. Your worth is unshakable when your identity is anchored in Christ.”

“We are human beings, not human doers. Rest is not weakness—it’s where strength begins.”

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• The Identity Reset – A 10-minute guide to break free from lies of “not enough” and rest in God’s truth. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
• I Am… Becoming – A guided transformation experience to release what’s been holding you back and walk boldly in confidence. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show → iamrachelbrooks.com/support

Connect with Rachel Brooks

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamrachelbrooks

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Website: iamrachelbrooks.com

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 skin, hormones, and emotional health are connected.

Together, they dive into the hidden root causes of skin and hormonal struggles — and how restoring confidence begins with caring for your body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you’re battling acne, burnout, or self-doubt, this episode will help you find freedom, clarity, and confidence that shines from within.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + Robyn’s story of struggling with confidence and clear skin

[03:30] Robyn’s journey: from personal health struggles to founding The Clear Skin Lab

[07:00] How stress, hormones, and gut health affect your skin

[11:30] Why healing isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you live

[15:00] The emotional weight of breakouts and the link between confidence and identity

[19:00] Understanding your body’s signals instead of fighting them

[23:30] Root-cause healing: how to balance hormones naturally

[28:00] Why your worth isn’t defined by your reflection

[33:00] The role of grace, rest, and surrender in healing

[37:00] Practical steps for healing from within

[41:00] Healing is possible, and it starts with peace

Key Takeaways

• Healing begins when you stop fixing symptoms and start listening to your body.
• Your skin isn’t your enemy — it’s your body’s messenger.
• Confidence is built through self-compassion, not control.
• Hormonal balance and inner peace are deeply connected.

Favorite Quotes

“Healing your skin starts from within — not just with food, but with how you think, rest, and speak to yourself.” – Robyn Spangler

“You’re being invited to listen, rest, and trust the process.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• Get The Confidence Reset — a 3-part guided journal and confidence builder to reclaim, rebuild, and restore from the inside out.

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show → iamrachelbrooks.com/support

Connect with Robyn Spangler

Website: theclearskinlab.com Shop Ravi Minerals: raviminerals.com Instagram: @theclearskinlab

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

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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 to release what was never yours to carry.

If you’ve been running on fumes, trying to “push through” but secretly unraveling on the inside, this conversation will meet you right where you are and hand you permission to pause, reset, and refill.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why exhaustion isn’t always physical—it’s also emotional, mental, and spiritual
• How perfectionism and pressure steal rest and keep you stuck
• The role grief, loss, and unspoken expectations play in your daily energy
• Why “self-care” can sometimes mask deeper exhaustion
• Four practical ways to pause and reset when you’re running on empty

Episode Timestamps

• [00:00:00] – Opening: life feels like a blur and exhaustion that sleep can’t fix
• [00:02:00] – Seasons of loss, caregiving, and the weight of keeping it all together
• [00:04:00] – The truth about exhaustion: it’s not just physical
• [00:07:00] – The performance of perfectionism and why it costs more than it gives
• [00:10:00] – Asking hard questions: what am I carrying that isn’t mine?
• [00:14:00] – Mirror moments: being honest about limits and capacity
• [00:19:00] – Practical resets: pausing, naming the real weight, journaling, and permission to rest
• [00:25:00] – Why worth is not tied to productivity
• [00:28:00] – Weekly challenge: choose one pause and notice the shift

Ready to Reset?

• I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) A simple guide to pause, breathe, and realign when life feels heavy. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
• Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle The book that started it all—plus journal prompts, self-love guide, and the 7-Day Fit From Within reset. → iamrachelbrooks.com/chasing-perfection
• I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note devotional experience to help you release what’s been holding you back. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.

Stay connected:

• Listen + subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/play
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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 your body, mind, and health.

If you’ve been running on empty, pushing past burnout, or wondering why your body feels “off” despite your best efforts, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Timestamps

[00:01] Molly’s story: from burnout to holistic healing

[00:05] What stress really does to your body and hormones

[00:09] Understanding the nervous system + why it matters

[00:13] The lies we believe about “pushing through” stress

[00:16] Practical ways to reset and regulate daily

[00:22] The role of faith, presence, and surrender in healing

[00:27] Why women must stop normalizing exhaustion

[00:31] Molly’s advice for reclaiming peace and balance

Key Takeaways

• Stress isn’t weakness—it’s a signal your body is asking for help.
• Nervous system regulation is the foundation for physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Ignoring or pushing through stress only deepens the cycle of burnout.
• Healing begins with small, daily practices that reset and re-anchor you.
• True health is holistic: body, mind, and spirit all connected.

Quotes to Share

“Stress is not weakness—it’s a signal.” – Molly McNamee

“You can’t pour from an empty cup, no matter how strong you are.” – Rachel Brooks

“Your nervous system is the foundation of your health—regulate it, and you’ll transform your life.” – Molly McNamee

Ready for Your Reset?

If stress, exhaustion, and burnout have become your “normal,” it’s time to break the cycle. Start today with the I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset—a free, faith-fueled guide to help you pause, breathe, and realign your heart and mind.

👉 Download your free reset here

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.

Connect with Molly McNamee:

• mollymcnamee.com
• mollymcnamee.com/cortisol
• instagram.com/mfit.workouts

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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 pressure to perform
• [00:03] Walking through grief: losing her father + reminders of life’s fragility
• [00:05] Romans 8:26 and surrendering the illusion of control
• [00:06] Redefining confidence: not performance, but presence in God
• [00:07] Turning the mirror: where are you still striving for perfection?
• [00:08] The daily anchors: prayer, journaling, movement, and gratitude
• [00:11] Why perfectionism is a cultural trap and what really matters in loss
• [00:12] The gentle invitation: 5 minutes of stillness with God
• [00:14] Final reminder: You don’t have to be perfect to be whole

Key Takeaways

• Perfection is a prison—it promises peace but delivers only pressure.
• Loss strips away illusion and points us back to what truly matters: presence, faith, and love.
• True confidence isn’t found in control but in surrender to God’s presence.
• Small daily anchors—prayer, journaling, movement, and gratitude—help release perfection.
• Freedom is already yours in Him; you don’t have to perform for worthiness.

Quotes to Share

• “Perfection promises peace, but all it delivers is pressure.”
• “Confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. His presence.”
• “You don’t have to be perfect to be confident. You just have to be His.”

Ready to Go Deeper?

• I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) Break free from the lies of “not enough” with this faith-fueled guide.. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
• Chasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle The book that started it all—plus journal prompts, a self-love guide, and the 7-Day Fit From Within reset. → iamrachelbrooks.com/chasing-perfection
• I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note style experience to release what’s been holding you back and walk boldly in faith and freedom.→ iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

Support the Mission

This podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.

Stay connected:

• Listen + subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/play
• Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
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