From the Heart with Rachel Brathen

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Embracing Summer: Farm Life, Midsommar, and Finding Joy Jun 20, 2025

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Things have finally relaxed for Rachel after launching her family’s farm store and cafe. In today’s episode, she steps into summer and shares her life over the past week, from work she’s done, to celebrating her son’s second birthday, and now preparing for a beautiful midsommar celebration. But with the balance of happiness there is also some sadness to be found. Rachel opens up about recent heartbreaks she has experienced on the farm and everything that comes along with having a homestead. As usual, this episode is a balance of joy and sadness, life and death, and where to find yourself in the middle of it all.

At the end of the episode, Rachel shares her favorite elder flower dessert recipe - it’s a must try! Happy Midsommar and don’t forget to put joy at the top of your to-do list - don’t leave it for if there is time to spare.

The Birds, The Bees, and The Farm: Creating Magic Despite Stress and Overwhelm Jun 13, 2025

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Manifesting the life of your dreams takes hard work - there’s no denying that. And with that can come stress, anxiety, a feeling of overwhelm, and many struggles along the way. In today’s episode, Rachel shares everything that is unfolding in her life right now, from the happenings at her own homestead (where the bees may have swarmed at a neighbor’s house), to how things are going on the family farm as they open the farm store and cafe. With so much happening at the same time, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Is there a way to appreciate stressful moments if they are bringing you somewhere beautiful? How can we do everything and keep our feet planted on the ground at the same time? Today’s episode will remind you to be proud of yourself through the busy seasons - you are creating something magical. At the end of the day, staying anchored in your reason why will carry you through to the end.

P.S. Rachel’s farm store and cafe at Ala Gård are now officially open for business! Follow them on Instagram at @ala_farms for more, or visit them at Vassunda-Örby 41 in Knivsta, Sweden.

Healing Perfectionism: How to Find the Middle Ground Jun 06, 2025

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This show is usually full of big epiphanies, realizations, and moments of healing, with Rachel sharing the whole story and how she made her way to the final result. But today’s episode… is not one of those episodes. Rachel shares in real time everything she is struggling with right now. Over the past few weeks, she has been overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious, and she can’t seem to find a balance or a middle ground with everything on her plate.

Is it possible to create the life of our dreams and not burn ourselves out along the way? Should we deprive ourselves of the things we want to create if we can’t find balance? Is there a way to heal from perfectionism? This episode is a vulnerable and honest moment of storytelling as Rachel sits with a lot of questions and not many answers. Tune in if you relate.

Ask Rachel: Be Your Own Soulmate May 30, 2025

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Today’s episode begins with a garden update before Rachel dives into another segment of Ask Rachel, where she answers three beautiful questions from listeners. The first question is about negativity. How can we deal with negative people? How do we know the difference between toxicity and constructive feedback? And how can we make sure we are not constantly brought down by this energy in our lives?

The second question asks about intuition, and specifically intuition throughout motherhood. Rachel shares her point of view - that intuition is a muscle that you constantly need to flex. She shares how you can practice this and why it’s so important to be able to look inward before you bounce everything off the outside world. The final question is about soulmates. Are they real? Should we move through life looking for our missing piece? What if we lose them or can’t find them? Tune in for an insightful episode that feels like going for a coffee with friends. If you have a question for Rachel, you can call her at +1 720 443 1771.

Is Life Fueling My Anxiety or Is Anxiety Fueling My Life? May 23, 2025

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In today’s episode, Rachel is still deep in an anxiety spiral and she opens up about one of the reasons why that is: online hate. She talks about wearing her heart on her sleeve and feeling really vulnerable to the world - and how sometimes, actually, it’s our inner voice that is our own worst critic. Can we learn to tune out the noise coming from all directions?

With some feel-good stories mixed in about Lea and life on the farm, Rachel shares how to soothe yourself when the world is loud and cruel, and what to do when an anxious season arrives. This episode is sure to get you in your feels - tune in!

Throwing Clay: Walking Through Life with Your Inner Child May 16, 2025

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Today’s episode is a very vulnerable share from the heart. Rachel tells the story of clay - how it came into her life, how it feels when she’s working on the pottery wheel, and the doors that have been opened because of it. Have you ever tried something new that you knew innately was meant for you? Has working with your hands ever brought you a deep sense of peace that you can’t quite explain?

Rachel opens up about the revelation she has had lately. There are some experiences we come across that have the ability to not only heal our inner child and what came before, but also all the generations that will come after us. Tune in for a beautiful piece of storytelling that will remind you that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

Rewriting An Old Story: The Journey to Ala Farms May 09, 2025

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Today’s episode begins with a grounding and a moment to anchor into your body - exactly what you may need if you’ve been feeling stressed or overwhelmed. This is how Rachel has been feeling lately. She discusses her new accelerated work day; the first time she has been working at this pace since her burnout. Old patterns have been cropping up, she’s had trouble sleeping, but it’s all for a beautiful reason: she is opening an exciting new venture with her brother, Ala Farms.

She shares the whole story of Ala Farms, from how this land came to be owned by Rachel’s ancestors, to what the property is now, and the vision she has for it. Sometimes big steps can throw us off balance, but maybe it’s all part of the balance of life - and beginning something that makes your heart soar. Tune in to hear the high highs, the low lows, and the journey in between.

The Mold Episode: Why It’s In Your Home and What To Do About It with Michael Rubino May 02, 2025

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Here’s a staggering fact: approximately 75% of homes harbor mold or bacteria, often lurking unseen by the people living in them. But what can we do about it? In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Michael Rubino to put your mind at ease. Michael is a mold and air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse (https://homecleanse.com/), a revolutionary company with the vision to end the worldwide health epidemic, caused by poor air quality and toxic indoor environments. He is also the Host of Never Been Sicker podcast and Chair of Change the Air Foundation.

Michael joins the show to break it all down. What is mold? Is it always bad? Is it in your home? And what can you do if it’s making you sick? Today’s show will help you keep your home healthy with actionable advice. And if you have been wondering if you have a mold problem in your home but you aren’t sure where to go from there, Michael’s team offers The Dust Test, an easy test that will detect hidden molds in your home and correlate them to the mycotoxins that may be found in your body. To check that out, visit the link below and use code RACHEL15 for 15% off.

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For more from Michael, visit his website (https://www.themichaelrubino.com/) or follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/).

Still Healing: Mold, Heartbreak and The Story of Bear Apr 25, 2025

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There are some memories that imprint themselves on our bodies. When we think about them again, those same feelings still linger and make themselves known. And when the time is right, we get presented with opportunities to heal in ways that we couldn’t in the past.

In today’s episode, Rachel is four year post mold - and still processing and healing from this very difficult chapter of her life. She goes on a walk down memory lane and shares some stories she hasn’t before, including the full story of Bear, Lea’s stuffed animal. It all leads to where she is right now, feeling sad and grateful at the same time. Tune in for the journey.

In Tune with the Moon: How to Live According To Your Cycle Apr 18, 2025

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Do you live in tune with your monthly cycle? Do you rest when your body is calling you to rest? Do you stand in your power when you have more energy? In today’s episode, Rachel has just started her period. She shares how she has been feeling this time around, from her philosophical ponderings, to struggling with feeling small, and a funny story involving Dennis.

Our cycles can often determine what we need in a day: how much rest we should get, how creative we feel, how we should nourish ourselves. But we don’t always listen to it. This episode will inspire you to get to know your cycle intimately. Being on your period can be a time of true connection and lead to a deeper understanding of yourself, but we are taught to pretend nothing is different. Tune in to change how you move through your day and listen to what your body is telling you.

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