In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel embarks on a detailed exploration of personal responsibility and the power of controlling one's own mood, regardless of external circumstances. She opens with a powerful message on trauma and hardship, emphasizing that while we cannot control what happens to us, we can control our responses. The episode delves into stoicism, the ancient philosophy advocating for mastery over one's own mind and reactions. The episode promises a follow-up part discussing practical how-tos on mood transformation, aiming to empower listeners to actively control their mindsets for a happier, more fulfilling life. 00:00 Opening Reflections on Personal Trauma and Healing01:00 The Power of Controlling Your Mood02:04 Taking Ownership of Your Experience05:17 The Contrast Between External Success and Internal Happiness08:08 Understanding the Control We Have Over Our Mood13:35 Navigating Seasons of Grief and Loss14:35 Exploring Environmental Analogies for Emotional States24:13 The Journey Through Anxiety and Finding Healing28:46 Discovering Breathwork for Anxiety Relief30:05 The Impact of Numbing on Creativity and More31:01 Confronting Insomnia and Controlling Anxiety31:43 Embracing Moods and Hormonal Changes33:12 The Power of Mindset and Vibration34:48 Controlling Thoughts for a Positive Vibration39:41 The Challenge of Changing Our Thought Patterns46:15 A Personal Story of Vibration and Perception51:44 The Importance of Carrying Your Own Weather52:45 Wrapping Up and Teasing Part Two Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have 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.