In this powerful solo episode, Rachel Brooks dives deep into the foundation beneath confidence, success, and leadership: self-worth.
Rachel shares how chasing perfection, seeking external validation, and striving for approval all trace back to one central question—Am I enough?
This is not just a feel-good conversation; it’s a soul-level invitation to reclaim your identity, rebuild your self-trust, and redefine success based on who you already are—not what you achieve.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why success feels empty without self-worth
- How to identify and uproot the lies you’re believing
- Five simple steps to rebuild true confidence from the inside out
- How to reclaim your identity apart from titles, roles, and achievements
- Why your worth is inherent—and how to finally believe it
Timestamps:
- [00:00] Introduction: Self-worth as the root of confidence
- [01:00] The silent question: Am I enough?
- [02:00] The real reason external success never feels like enough
- [04:00] Seasons of Grief, rebuilding, and unraveling
- [06:00] The connection between identity, self-worth, and belonging
- [08:00] Peeling back layers to rediscover who you are
- [10:00] Challenging the lies that whisper “you’re too much” or “not enough”
- [12:00] Building real self-trust through consistent action
- [14:00] Practicing self-compassion and learning how to Love yourself first
- [17:00] Changing your environment to support your healing
- [19:00] Final encouragement: You are already worthy—no proving required
Quotes to Highlight:
“You’re not your roles, your titles, or your achievements. You are worthy simply because you exist.”
“Self-worth is not something you earn—it’s something you reclaim.”
“When you know who you are, you stop chasing who the world says you should be.”
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Connect with Rachel:
Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.com
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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.
