#268 Permission to Inspire W/Rachel Luna

Hello and welcome back. This week I interview a: Renowned Life coach Best-selling author  Widely Successful Motivational Speaker Cancer survivor While Rachel Luna answers to all of these titles, none of them truly define or wholly describe her.  Rachel’s life has been filled with tragedies that by themselves might paralyze others or even cause them to give up completely.  Having lost both of her parents at a young age, Rachel became estranged from her siblings when they were separated by the state….she struggled with anorexia….depression….and alcoholism….to name just a few of the incredible challenges she has faced.  But Rachel didn’t give up.  She didn’t fall prey to self-doubt or self-pity.  No…..Rachel Luna used all of those tragedies to fuel her passion….CHANGING PEOPLE’S LIVES.  First…..though….she had to change her own.  In this compelling conversation, Rachel shares her story of tragedy and triumph. She takes us from the streets of New York City, around the globe, stopping in Iraq, Hollywood, and Wall Street, only to figure out that it doesn’t matter where you ARE…but what really matters is WHAT YOU DO.  So, grab a tissue, get ready for a fistbump, and prepare to stand on your chair and shout, “I CAN!” as you listen to this inspirational Wealthy Wellthy Podcast with Rachel Luna.      00:00:00 Introduction to Rachel Luna's story of tragedy and triumph 00:06:04 Joining the Marine Corps, discovering life coaching and helping people heal from emotional baggage 00:10:36 High School Struggles and Joining the Marines 00:14:14 Boot Camp Experience and Importance of Identity  00:18:03 Neuroscience and Rebuilding Identity after Trauma  00:21:02 Life Lessons Learned in the Marine Corps 00:24:09 Importance of Good Leaders in the Military 00:25:25 The Marine Corps: No One Gets Left Behind 00:26:53 Importance of Teamwork and Listening to Brilliant Ideas 00:28:42 Importance of Discipline in the Marine Corps 00:30:46 Importance of Resilience and Confidence in Personal Development  00:34:08 Advocating for Compassionate Conversations and Understanding in Society 00:41:22 Personal Truth vs Scientific Fact 00:43:07 The Importance of Identifying as a Woman 00:45:07 Connecting Heart to Heart: Labels Don't Matter  00:49:27 Surviving and Thriving: Rachel Luna's Life Today 00:54:28 Lack of Motivation in Daily Life 00:54:32 Manufacturing Confidence 00:58:10 Thanking the Guest and Closing the Podcast