In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel delves into themes of empowerment, personal ownership, and self-discovery. She begins by emphasizing how crucial it is for individuals, especially women, to realize they possess the power to control their lives. Rachel answers a query from a listener named Storm about dealing with 'birthday blues,' offering personal insights on healing childhood trauma and creating new, positive traditions. Rachel also discusses the significance of short-term focus over long-term planning when feeling overwhelmed, using the analogy of soil replenishment to encourage listeners to focus on self-care and healing as a foundation for future growth. 00:00 Unlocking Your Inner Power: A Message of Empowerment03:21 A Journey Through Hormone Health and Personal Discovery07:57 Addressing Birthday Blues: A Deep Dive into Personal Healing09:34 Exploring Energy Healing and Inner Child Work25:17 The Power of Self-Celebration: Taking Charge of Your Birthday28:16 Reflecting on Childhood Trauma and Healing29:02 Navigating Trauma with Professional Support30:30 Creating Personal Birthday Traditions31:37 A Collective Birthday Song for Storm33:18 Seeking Clarity and Purpose in Life37:49 Embracing the Present and Focusing on Today00:04 Understanding the Power Within and Goal Setting45:12 Finding Fertility in Life's Fallow Seasons47:41 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.