From the Heart with Rachel Brathen

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If This Is Not Meant to Be, Give Me a Sign Nov 07, 2025

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Today’s episode begins with Rachel talking a little bit about their family vacation to Tenerife. It was a nourishing time spent doing nothing but reading and lounging on the beach. And sometimes that is exactly what you need in a vacation.

As Rachel goes down memory lane, she starts telling the story of how she fell in love with her husband 15 years ago in Aruba. Their origin story is one for the books! It has it all, from chance encounters to moving abroad on a whim. And here they are all these years later, still more in love than ever. Tune in for an episode that will make you believe in fate, fighting for what you love, and the beauty of coming out on the other side.

Let Go and Let God - Navigating Fear, Death, and the Uncertainty of Parenthood Oct 31, 2025

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Today’s episode is a tender one that was difficult to record. Rachel opens up about her fear of death. She discusses how this fear has shaped her throughout her life, from her childhood when it was formed, through motherhood, up until this very moment. And after a traumatic experience in her home and losing her entire flock of chickens - it seems death has been surrounding her a lot lately.

But there is a truth that exists: there is no life without death. How can we navigate the uncertainty of life and still let go enough to enjoy it? How do we know when to listen to our intuition and act versus when to accept that we have no real control? Tune in for an episode that will break your heart open and remind you that while everyone dies - not everyone truly lives.

Marriage, Barriers, and Dismantling The Wall Around Your Heart Oct 24, 2025

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In today’s episode, Rachel opens up about a big, beautiful expansion happening in her marriage right now. For the first time in a long time, Rachel is able to lean more into her feminine side. Her husband has been taking the lead, and she has actually been able to accept letting go of control. How did these changes come about? It wasn’t from nagging or expecting someone else to become a new person - it was from recognizing barriers Rachel had put up over her own heart.

Whenever we are struggling with something, we are quick to jump to external factors as the cause. But maybe we can’t rely on everyone else to change, and instead we have to recognize our own patterns in keeping people out. Tune in for a big episode of storytelling and finding change the only way it’s possible - through love.

Path of Love: A Journey to Who You Really Are Oct 17, 2025

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In today’s episode, Rachel has just returned from a Path of Love Retreat, although retreat isn’t quite the right word for it. This is Rachel’s third Path of Love experience, and they have all been the most transformational and healing journeys of her life. She comes home with a newly found understanding of herself and the world.

Rachel talks a little bit about Path of Love (but not much because the experience is secret!), and she also shares the lessons she has learned during each retreat. This is a process that will help you shed the layers that your upbringing and society have placed on you since you were little - to return to who you are meant to be. Tune in to hear Rachel’s experience from the heart.

If you are interested in learning more, or in joining a Path of Love Retreat, you can visit pathretreats.com and use code RACHEL.

Ask Rachel: You Are Already on Your Way Oct 10, 2025

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This week on the show Rachel is away at a Path of Love Retreat, so she took some questions from listeners. It’s time for another segment of Ask Rachel! The questions today revolved around finding your place in the world, finding what truly makes you happy, and finding your purpose. So, it’s a pretty big episode!

Is it romantic to live on a farm by the lake or is that just the filter of social media? How can you find your purpose in life if you are lacking a sense of direction? How do you know whether you should stay where you are or move? Tune in for an episode filled with storytelling, inspiration, and a light energy that will carry you through the day.

Birthdays, Body Image, and Tough Conversations Oct 03, 2025

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On today’s episode of From the Heart, it’s almost Rachel’s birthday! She shares her plans for the weekend and something big happening next week. Birthdays are usually a time to contemplate where you’ve been, where you’re going, and where you are right now.

But this birthday, Rachel feels like she is wearing her heart on her sleeve. A lot is moving around her and inside her - and it’s a beautiful and difficult time to be alive! She shares everything weighing on her, and discussions she has had with her daughter around body image and how to love yourself. Here’s to asking yourself big questions, big answers, and birthday weekends. Tune in for an uplifting episode that will remind you it is a gift to age.

Where Does Your Anger Go? Sep 26, 2025

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In today’s episode of the podcast, Rachel talks all about toddler tantrums. Her two-year-old son is in a phase right now where he doesn’t like to wear pants, or sit in his car seat, or brush his teeth, and this often leads to some big emotional releases. But what if we shifted our views around? What if we could see a tantrum for what it really is - an intelligent little body learning how to hold and release anger?

We all need big emotional releases. We all need an outlet to feel the anger, pain, frustration, and despair we are encountering on a daily basis. If we don’t have that, our anger is going to lead to some hurtful places. This episode will teach you some valuable lessons, like where does your anger go? Tune in to figure it out.

Are You Connected to Humanity or Separated From It? Sep 19, 2025

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We are all connected to this earth, and we are all connected to each other. But whether we feel that connection or not depends on us. There are ways to strengthen this bond and bring it to life - and there are ways to dull it and cut ourselves off. So much of the suffering we see began with a sense of separation.

In today’s episode, Rachel shares actionable ways you can deepen your connection to the world around you. It will help you feel more compassionate and empowered to take action against suffering. Tune in for a reminder that there is no such thing as other people’s children - and other people’s suffering is our suffering too.

If you have the ability to help those in Palestine, please visit here, here or here for the fundraisers that mean a lot to Rachel.

How to Hear Your Inner Voice Loud and Clear Sep 12, 2025

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Can you hear your inner voice when it speaks? Do you know what feels like a yes to you, and what feels like a no? In today’s episode, Rachel is transitioning into the fall season. She opens up with a discussion on the chickens, her coming plans for her farm and garden, and her family life.

This is a time of year where many of us feel the need to get more organized and structured. And to do that - we need to set boundaries. What is your experience with setting boundaries? Are you in a deep, connected relationship with yourself, where you can stand up for what you need? Or do you shy away from confrontation and keep the peace at the expense of your wellbeing? The first step is to learn who you really are. Tune in for an episode that will help you hear your inner voice loud and clear.

If You Think You’re Enlightened, Spend a Week with Your Family Sep 05, 2025

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What if the difficult thing you are going through is bringing you to an important learning? What if the pain you are feeling is there because it needs to be felt? Today’s episode is an emotional one, with Rachel opening up about difficult family dynamics, old wounds, and things that just aren’t working for her anymore. With the past weeks feeling really heavy and dark, Rachel has decided to see a coach with her husband, and she has been having some difficult conversations with family members.

Sometimes there is nothing to be done but feel the feelings coming your way. And sometimes the real peace is found in letting go. Tune in for a vulnerable episode on the balancing act that comes with holding everyone around you while trying to protect your own heart at the same time.

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