Following Your Heart When No One Else Understands | Rachel Zurer, business coach

What does it feel like when your heart is calling you toward something that makes no sense to anyone else? Rachel Zurer has left "good enough" (at least) twice in her life—first, an established magazine career for a tiny startup, and years later, her marriage and job within months of each other. She shares the practice of recognizing truth in your body, starting small to build trust, and what becomes possible when you stop pretending you don't already know.Episode is brought to you by:Marco Polo, the most magical way to stay close to your loved ones. There are no ads, no endless feeds, just authentic, face to face connection on your own time. The app is completely free. You can download it on App Store or Google Play or by going to www.marcopolo.meIn this episode, we explore:The physical sensation of "whole body yes"—and how to recognize truth in your bodyWhy stillness and embodiment practices are the doorway to clarity→ Choosing between an established magazine (300,000 readers) and a startup (1,500 readers)—and how the decision came in ShavasanaThe caterpillar and cocoon metaphor: when people who love you get scared of your transformationWhy her mom asked if she could "get back in the box"—and what happened when Rachel said noThe practice of starting small: choosing produce, meeting times, and menu items based on what feels trueThe "if I did know" reframe that cuts through confusion and self-doubtWhy you can't think your way to the right decision when your heart already knows→ Breaking the norm of "pushing through" and learning to honor what your body needsThe messiness of transformation: giving herself a D on her marriage and an A on leaving her next jobWhat becomes possible after a decade of practice: abundant time, work you love, and deep trust in yourselfRachel opens up about how the big leaps are built on a thousand small acts of listening. She shares why following your heart sometimes means breaking the very norms that kept you safe, and how community reflection helps quiet the voices that say "you're not enough."This conversation is for anyone who's ever sensed something calling them toward change but dismissed it as impractical, or who's tired of optimizing for what looks good rather than what feels true.About Rachel Zurer:Rachel Zurer is a business coach and former magazine editor based in Boulder, Colorado. After leaving her established magazine career and navigating major life transitions, Rachel now helps conscious entrepreneurs and service providers follow their heart's calling while building sustainable, aligned businesses. She's known for her weekly newsletter that explores words and phrases that bring more sparkle to your life and business.Rachel can be found:Website: https://wildgenius.comInstagram: @rachelzurerVlada can be found:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada/Substack: https://heartfulwonders.substack.com/Instagram: @vladabortnikResources mentioned:Diana Chapman https://www.dianachapman.com/Conscious Leadership Group https://conscious.isGay and Katie Hendricks https://hendricks.comResources from CLG about Whole Body Yes (including the meditation mentioned): https://wholebodyyes.comHeadspace meditation app: https://www.headspace.comThe Way meditation app https://www.thewayapp.com15 Questions to Ask As Your Soul Business Gestates (free journal prompts) https://wildgenius.com