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This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we sit down with Rachel, author of the powerful new memoir As Is. In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel opens up about her upbringing in an isolated religious community, the trauma her family endured, and the healing journey that followed.Through yoga, self-discovery, and resilience, Rachel found a path toward freedom and peace—and she shares the lessons that helped her rebuild her life.If you’re drawn to stories of healing from trauma, personal transformation, and spiritual growth, this inspiring episode is one you won’t want to miss.Check out Rachel’s work:Website: https://happybackyoga.com/Links to Rachel’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rachel+krentzman&crid=223JO1Z1YNE4L&sprefix=rachel+krentzman,aps,221&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_16 Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we sit down with Rachel, author of the powerful new memoir As Is. In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel opens up about her upbringing in an isolated religious community, the trauma her family endured, and the healing journey that followed.Through yoga, self-discovery, and resilience, Rachel found a path toward freedom and peace—and she shares the lessons that helped her rebuild her life.If you’re drawn to stories of healing from trauma, personal transformation, and spiritual growth, this inspiring episode is one you won’t want to miss.Check out Rachel’s work:Website: https://happybackyoga.com/Links to Rachel’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rachel+krentzman&crid=223JO1Z1YNE4L&sprefix=rachel+krentzman,aps,221&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_16 Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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