What if your greatest challenges became the stepping stones to your most powerful transformation?
In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks sits down with Caren Paskel, a leader in holistic healing, self-empowerment, and purpose-driven living. Together, they explore how pain, loss, and life’s unexpected turns can actually lead us to deeper self-belief, resilience, and impact.
Caren shares her deeply personal journey, from navigating Grief to finding inner strength and purpose. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you are in life, you have the ability to rise, rebuild, and step into your calling.
Key Topics Covered:
- How Caren transformed grief and loss into personal Growth and empowerment
- The role of self-belief in navigating life’s biggest challenges
- Learning to trust yourself and take action—even when it’s scary
- Letting go of fear and resistance to embrace your true calling
- The importance of mindset shifts in creating freedom and fulfillment
Timestamps:
- [00:00:00] – Welcome & Introduction
- [00:03:25] – Caren’s personal story: Turning pain into purpose
- [00:08:40] – What self-belief really looks like in action
- [00:14:15] – The fear of change and why we resist it
- [00:19:50] – How to trust yourself and make bold decisions
- [00:26:30] – The mindset shift that can change everything
- [00:34:20] – Caren’s advice to women stepping into their power
- [00:40:00] – Final reflections & Call to Action
Take a step toward reclaiming your power and building a life of confidence, purpose, and freedom.
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Rachel Brooks is an award-winning author, speaker, and the visionary founder of The Confident Woman brand. A former fitness competitor, Rachel's journey is marked by overcoming perfectionism and health challenges, all deeply rooted in her faith. She authored the best-selling book Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love, which has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power and live authentically.
Passionate about holistic wellness, Rachel blends practical strategies with spiritual insights to guide women in integrating personal growth, spirituality, and professional success. Through The Confident Woman community, she offers coaching, resources, and support, inspiring women to redefine success by embracing authenticity, resilience, and well-being. Her initiatives, including The Confident Woman Podcast and the Fit From Within journal, focus on empowering women to become their best and most confident selves.
Rachel’s work extends to creating digital products and events that emphasize community, accountability, and empowerment, making her a guiding light for women worldwide.
For more about Rachel Brooks, visit iamrachelbrooks.com.
