In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel shares what this unthinkable season of grief has been teaching her about healing, faith, and becoming. She opens up about what it means to keep going when the world feels shattered—and how to hold space for your humanity in the middle of the mess.
If you’re navigating loss, heartbreak, or a season that has forced you to slow down and sit with the pain, this conversation is for you. There’s no bow on this one. Just truth. Just presence. Just becoming.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- The truth about grief no one talks about
- Why healing doesn’t follow a timeline
- Redefining what it means to be “The Confident Woman”
- How to keep showing up when everything inside of you wants to give up
- The powerful connection between faith, identity, and emotional resilience
- A message for the woman who feels lost, broken, or in the dark
Timestamps:
- [00:00:00] Welcome + what this episode is really about
- [00:01:00] The moment everything changed
- [00:02:00] How grief shattered my world
- [00:03:00] Wrestling with God and the silence
- [00:04:00] Why grief doesn’t follow a formula
- [00:05:00] Redefining healing and carrying it with grace
- [00:06:00] The reality of showing up while grieving
- [00:07:00] What it means to be “The Confident Woman” now
- [00:08:00] Confidence through loss, faith in the rubble
- [00:09:00] Holding space for your humanity
- [00:10:00] Finding glimmers of hope and choosing to create
- [00:11:00] Remembering who you are—and whose you are
- [00:12:00] Final encouragement: you are seen, heard, and not alone
Quotes:
“Confidence isn’t pretending you’re okay. It’s telling the truth about your pain—and choosing to keep going anyway.”
“Healing is not about getting over it. It’s about learning to carry it—with grace, faith, and the courage to begin again.”
Resources & Community
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Connect with Rachel:
Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelbrooks
Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidentwoman.co
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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.
