Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of teaching children self-advocacy and balancing kindness with self-respect. Addressing issues like forced physical affection, she emphasizes the need to avoid raising people-pleasers. Rachel answers parenting questions from listeners, providing strategies to break generational patterns and nurture emotionally intelligent kids.

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01:00 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request

01:57 Introduction to Ask Rach Series

02:39 Balancing Kindness and Self-Advocacy in Parenting

03:21 Caller Question: Raising Kind and Strong Children

05:44 Rachel's Personal Experience with Compliance

14:50 Teaching Kids to Advocate for Themselves

20:51 Caller Question: Supporting Children Through Personal Struggles

21:34 Modeling Behavior for Your Children

26:22 Caller Question: Knowing When You're Ready to Be a Parent

32:58 Conclusion and Podcast Information

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel breaks down the five biggest warning signs that you’re chasing the wrong goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in procrastination, unmotivated no matter how hard you try, or frustrated that your “success” doesn’t feel the way you hoped, this conversation will hit home. With stories, practical tools, and even a surprising lesson from her stylist, Rachel helps listeners recognize when they’re aiming at the wrong target—and how to redirect toward goals that actually fit their life.

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01:33 Introduction and Podcast Subscription Request

02:31 Rach's Personal Experience with Goals

03:15 Sign 1: Chasing Praise, Not Purpose

06:41 Sign 2: Chasing Aesthetics, Not Reality

12:09 Sign 3: Loving the Goal, Hating the Process

15:52 Sign 4: Pursuing Goals for Others

21:23 Sign 5: Goals for an Old Version of Yourself

24:42 Conclusion: Aligning Goals with Your True Self

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In this episode of Ask Rach, Rachel Hollis answers two powerful listener questions that, while different on the surface, share a common theme: what do you do when life doesn’t line up with your dreams? One caller is battling the discouragement of a tough job market, struggling to land any role at all. Another is a young woman trying to pursue creativity while navigating the challenges of a troubled home environment.

Rachel explores the overlap between these situations — resilience, resourcefulness, and finding momentum even when circumstances feel stacked against you. With practical strategies and heartfelt encouragement, she reminds listeners that beginnings don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between survival and dreaming, this episode offers both perspective and tactical tools to help you keep moving forward.

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