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February 9th, 2026

381. The Surprising Upside of Rejection with Alice Draper

  1. 381. The Surprising Upside of Rejection with Alice Draper Esther Avant 43:01

Most of us do everything we can to avoid rejection—but what if there are actually some positives to it?

Writer and podcast host Alice Draper joins me to talk about why rejection hurts, what it can teach us, and how to build your “rejection resilience muscle.”

We cover the difference between rejection and failure, why it’s important not to let rejection stop you, and the surprising upside of hearing “no.”

Alice Draper and the founder of the podcast guesting company, Hustling Writers and the host of the award-winning podcast “My Rejection Story”.

On her podcast, My Rejection Story, you can listen to bestselling authors like Whitney Goodman, Guy Winch, or Jesse J. Anderson share how they navigated the toughest periods of their personal and professional lives, and how this shaped the success they now experience today. Her words can be found in HuffPost, Business Insider, VICE, Refinery29.

Some of Alice’s favorite things include strong coffee, affordable Travel hacks, and deep connections. She detests small talk, waking up early, and unnecessary jargon.

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Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your Health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Esther Avant Health & Weight Loss Coach

Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.

Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that the majority of women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world

Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.