Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee

Most people say they’re overwhelmed.But what if that’s not actually the problem?In this episode, I’m talking about the difference between being overcommitted, overwhelmed, and overinvolved — and how staying “busy” can become one of the easiest ways to avoid dealing with yourself.I talk about:- using busyness as distraction- being emotionally consumed by everything around you- why “I don’t have time” usually isn’t the full truth- how overinvolvement keeps your own life stagnant- and the shift that started changing how I use my energyThis isn’t about perfection.I still catch myself doing it too.The difference now?I notice it faster.If your energy has been everywhere except where it actually needs to be… this episode is for you.

This week, I had a realization I didn’t love.Not because anything big happened —but because I couldn’t ignore it anymore.I’ve been showing up… but not fully.Doing enough to say I did something,but not enough to actually move things forward.And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.In this episode, I talk about: • the difference between showing up and fully showing up • how outside things can start dictating how you move • why doing “something” isn’t always the same as doing what you’re capable of • and what it actually looks like to start owning your life instead of just being in itThis isn’t about being perfect.It’s about being honest.Because once you see where you’re holding back,you get to decide what to do about it.If something in this episode hits — follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Most people are waiting to feel ready before they give themselves anything good. Waiting to like what they see in the mirror. Waiting to fix the patterns. Waiting for the feeling to arrive first.The feeling isn’t coming first. The action is.In this episode Rachel Lee breaks down what self love actually looks like in real life — not the concept, not the aesthetic, but the actual practice of showing up for yourself when nobody is watching.Topics covered:Why most people are managing a life they didn’t choose — and don’t even know it, what loving yourself actually looks like day to day, why you can’t pour from an empty cup but nobody explains what filling it actually means, the first time Rachel took herself to dinner alone and what that represented, and why it all comes back to one question — can I count on me?This episode is not about perfection. It’s about one redirect. One moment of catching yourself talking shit to yourself and stopping it from going further.That’s the beginning. And that’s enough.Follow the podcast. Leave a review. Share it with someone who’s been waiting to like themselves first.Find Rachel at figuringitoutwithrachel — same everywhere.

Most people think they need more clarity.More awareness.More time.More answers.But that’s not what’s keeping you stuck.In this episode, I’m talking about something that sounds simple — start with yourself — but almost nobody actually understands what that means in real life.Because this wasn’t me for most of my life.I wasn’t aware of my patterns.I wasn’t “doing the work.”I was living on autopilot — same day, different version.It wasn’t until 2023 that I started noticing:• the patterns in my relationships• how I was showing up• where I was still choosing the same things over and over againAnd that’s when I had to face something uncomfortable:The common denominator in my life… was me.Not in a blaming way.In an ownership way.In this episode, we get into:• what “starting with yourself” actually looks like (not the fluffy version)• why awareness alone doesn’t change anything• how patterns repeat when you don’t question them• the difference between reacting vs choosing• what it really means to catch yourself and redirectThis is not about being perfect.It’s about noticing faster.Pivoting quicker.And actually starting to choose your life instead of just managing it.If you’ve ever thought:“I know better… so why am I still doing the same things?”This episode is for you.If this resonates:Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.If you’re ready to stop repeating patterns and start moving differently:ALIGN coaching is open.Find me on Instagram and let's schedule a discovery call.

This week I learned something I didn’t know before. Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday — the day Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection and showed them his wounds. Not to say look what happened to me. But to say — look. I’m still here.And I thought — that’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do on this podcast.There’s a difference between a wound and a scar. For a long time I emphasized the wound. I am broken. I am not whole. I accepted everything that came my way without questioning it. Never rocking the boat. Never asking if I deserved better. That’s what shame looks like when it’s quiet.But a wound is still open. A scar means the healing already happened.In this episode we talk about why the wounds were never meant to be hidden. What walking in shame actually looks like day to day. Why I teach from scar tissue not just experience. And why you don’t have to go public with your story to stop being ashamed of it in private.This episode is not asking you to perform your pain.It’s asking you to stop carrying it like proof of something wrong with you.Because nothing was ever wrong with you.You were just carrying something real.And you’re still here.Whether you call it God, universe, spirit, or Gus — something brought you through.Follow the podcast. Leave a review. Share it with someone who needs permission to stop hiding.

There are people who fall apart.And then there are people who don’t.If you’ve ever found yourself thinking,“Why don’t I feel more than this?”or“Why do I just keep going no matter what’s happening?”This episode is for you.In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, we’re talking about what actually happens when you’ve spent most of your life handling everything — and never stopping long enough to process any of it.Because the truth is…You’re not emotionless.You’re not unaffected.You’ve just trained yourself to keep moving.We get into:Why high-functioning women don’t “break down”The difference between avoiding emotions and intentionally compartmentalizingHow constantly preparing for the next thing disconnects you from what you’re feelingWhy awareness alone doesn’t create changeAnd how to start creating space to actually notice what’s affecting youThis isn’t about forcing yourself to feel everything.It’s about recognizing when you’ve been moving so fast through your life…that you don’t even notice what’s affecting you anymore.If you’ve ever felt like you’re functioning just fine on the outside — but something feels off underneath…This episode will put words to it.If this resonates, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs it.And if you’re ready to stop repeating the same patterns and actually start living differently, ALIGN coaching is open.

Why does other people’s behavior start bothering you more as you grow?In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, Rachel explores the connection between self-awareness, judgment, and personal growth — and why increased awareness often leads to decreased tolerance.She shares honest insights on noticing judgment in others, recognizing it within yourself, and understanding how past patterns like overfunctioning and oversharing were rooted in the desire to be seen.This episode breaks down:• Why judgment triggers you more as you become more self-aware• The connection between judgment and fear of being judged• How over-sharing can come from wanting to feel seen• Why awareness changes your standards and relationships• How to become more intentional without becoming closed offIf you’ve ever found yourself more irritated, more aware, and questioning your past behaviors — this episode will help you understand why.If this resonates, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it.

What if joy isn’t something life gives you — what if you have to steal it back?In this episode, Rachel Lee gets honest about something she’s never fully named before: the practice of stealing joy from the moments that try to take everything. Not toxic positivity. Not silver linings. Defiance.Rachel shares the real stories behind how she learned to steal joy — from the relationships that ended and gave her her sons instead, to the five weeks she spent with her dying father before anyone else arrived, to the brother who still shows up on clocks at 3:27, to the mother whose last sounds were children laughing outside a hospice window.But first — she gets honest about who she used to be. Negative. Pessimistic. Deep in victimhood. Because stealing joy only means something when you know what it cost to get there.This episode is for anyone who has been letting the hard things have too much.Topics covered: ∙ What stealing joy actually means and why it’s not toxic positivity ∙ How grief can contain gratitude at the same time ∙ Why you don’t have to be healed to find joy in hard seasons ∙ The secret treadmill promise that changed everything ∙ How to steal joy from financial pressure, loss, and uncertainty ∙ Why the small stolen moments matter as much as the big onesIf this episode resonates — follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs permission to take something back today.

Awareness is often the first breakthrough in personal development.You start noticing your patterns, your habits, and the beliefs that shape how you react to the world.But awareness alone doesn’t change your life.In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, Rachel breaks down the gap between awareness and real change — and why so many people stay stuck even after they understand their patterns.Rachel shares personal insights about identity, behavior patterns, and how real growth actually happens through integration, not just awareness.She also introduces the ALIGN framework — a simple way to understand the stages of meaningful personal growth.If you've ever thought:“Why do I still do this even though I know better?”This episode is for you.Topics covered in this episode:• Why awareness alone doesn't create change• The difference between awareness and integration• Why people repeat patterns they understand• How identity shifts during personal growth• The ALIGN framework for lasting changeIf this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need to hear it.ALIGN CoachingIf you’re someone who feels like you’re tired of handling everything and want support learning how to move through the stages of real change…ALIGN coaching is open.Send me a DM on Instagram with the word ALIGN and we’ll start the conversation.👉 Instagram: Figuring It Out With RachelOr schedule a call here:👉 ALIGNment Call

What do we actually mean when we tell someone, “You’re not broken”?In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, Rachel breaks down why that phrase—while usually well-intentioned—often misses the point entirely. Most people aren’t walking around thinking they’re defective. They’re exhausted. Overwhelmed. Numb. Grieving. Disoriented. And reassurance without specificity doesn’t help them understand what they’re going through—it shuts the conversation down.This episode explores how language shapes self-understanding, why “you’re not broken” flattens real human experience, and what actually helps when someone is at capacity.You’ll hear honest reflections on:Why “you’re not broken” feels dismissive instead of comfortingHow exhaustion, grief, and overwhelm get mislabeledWhy being “the strong one” becomes a default—and what that costsThe difference between reassurance and understandingWhy people need language, not platitudesIf you’ve ever felt unseen, unable to name what’s happening inside you, or frustrated by empty comfort phrases, this episode will put words to something you’ve likely felt but couldn’t articulate.🎙️ Follow the podcast for weekly conversations about self-trust, boundaries, emotional clarity, and figuring life out without clichés.

Why do certain moments hit harder than they should?Why does something small create a reaction you can’t logic your way out of?In this episode of Figuring It Out, Rachel Lee breaks down what triggers actually are — not something to fix or get rid of, but a signal your body has been here before.Using personal stories and real-life examples, Rachel explores how triggers repeat not as the same situations, but as the same meaning. When you grow up learning how to stay out of the way, be invisible, or hold it together, moments of being overlooked or unacknowledged can land far deeper than they seem on the surface.This episode covers:What triggers actually point toWhy reactions feel bigger than the momentThe difference between praise and being acknowledgedHow childhood patterns show up in adulthoodWhy logic doesn’t stop a trigger — and what does helpThis isn’t about becoming unbothered or fixing yourself.It’s about understanding your reactions so they don’t quietly run your life.Follow Figuring It Out for weekly conversations about emotional awareness, self-trust, boundaries, and figuring life out in real time.

Why does calm feel uncomfortable?Why do good things make you brace instead of relax?In this episode of Figuring It Out, Rachel Lee breaks down what receiving actually means — not accepting help, not saying thank you, but allowing something good to exist in your life without preparing for its disappearance.Growing up in chaos wires your body to stay alert. Even when things are going well, you don’t relax — you brace. That pattern follows you into adulthood, showing up in relationships, friendships, leadership, and independence.Rachel shares personal stories about growing up expecting the other shoe to drop, becoming “the strong one,” and learning why receiving isn’t about mindset — it’s about trust.This episode explores:Why calm can feel suspiciousHow growing up in chaos affects your ability to receiveThe difference between something being offered and actually receiving itWhy high-functioning, independent people struggle to let good things stayHow bracing becomes automatic — and how awareness creates choiceNo clichés. No bypass phrases. Just an honest conversation about patterns, survival, and learning to let support land.Follow Figuring It Out for weekly conversations about emotional awareness, boundaries, self-trust, and figuring life out in real time.

Saying yes doesn’t always mean you're helpful. Sometimes, it means you're hiding.In this soul-shaking episode, Rachel Lee breaks down why overcommitting isn’t about productivity — it’s about pain. From organizing a football league while grieving, to quietly unraveling under the praise of being "so capable," Rachel shares what it really looks like to trade performance for peace.If you’ve ever filled your calendar to avoid your feelings, this one’s for you.Topics: overfunctioning, boundaries, burnout, grief, people-pleasing, nervous system healing, emotional regulationSend this to your strong friend who’s always got it “handled.”

What if being “the strong one” is actually just… self-abandonment in disguise?In this raw, resonant episode, Rachel Lee unpacks the hidden cost of looking impressive on paper — while quietly unraveling underneath. From staying overnight at the office (twice), to realizing her identity was built on being useful, Rachel tells the truth about performance, praise, and the parts of us that get buried just to feel needed.If you've ever felt exhausted by the role you never agreed to play, this one will hit deep.Topics: burnout, high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, self-trust, identity, healing, performance cultureShare this episode with the one who always holds it together.

What does it really look like to live like you’re worth it — even when you don’t feel like it? In this episode of Figuring It Out, Rachel Lee shares the messy, layered, and very human journey of reclaiming self-worth. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real work of choosing yourself, again and again.Inside this episode: * Why knowing your worth isn’t the same as living it * The subtle ways unworthiness hides in everyday choices * What self-worth actually looks like in real life (not just Instagram quotes) * The moments that test your growth — and the ones that quietly prove itRachel opens up about the relationships that challenged her boundaries, the decisions she no longer explains, and what it means to value yourself without needing permission.If you’ve ever felt like you're doing the inner work but still waiting for your life to reflect it, this one’s for you.🔗 Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s learning to believe they’re enough — right now, not later.

What does it really mean to protect your peace? In this episode, Rachel Lee unpacks the often-misunderstood topic of access — who gets insight into your world, your energy, your emotions — and why it matters. From boundary confusion to oversharing habits, Rachel shares personal stories of what happens when access is given to the wrong people… and how to reclaim your voice without apology.You’ll learn:What access actually means (it’s not just closeness)How to spot manipulation disguised as curiosityWhy privacy isn’t secrecy — it’s protectionReal-life strategies for managing emotional boundariesWhether you’re rethinking old relationships or learning how to hold your ground, this episode is your reminder: access is earned — and it can be revoked.Follow Rachel on this journey as she keeps figuring it out — and helps you do the same.🔗 If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs permission to protect their peace.

What happens when you stop reopening what was already healing?In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, Rachel explores the idea of scabs — the moments after pain, when healing has already begun, but familiarity tempts us to touch what no longer fits.This conversation isn’t about reliving wounds or rehashing trauma. It’s about access, boundaries, and the quiet power of restraint. Rachel shares personal stories about expired connections, oversharing, loyalty that turned into self-abandonment, and why not every message, memory, or relationship deserves a response.If you’ve ever struggled with:responding to texts from the pastconfusing familiarity with connectionoversharing in friendshipsreopening emotional wounds that should’ve healedtrusting yourself to choose peace over chaosthis episode will resonate.Rachel breaks down why growth often feels boring, why silence can feel uncomfortable, and how self-trust shows up not in what you say — but in what you don’t reopen.“The test isn’t whether the message shows up.It’s whether you answer it.”This episode is for anyone learning how to stop picking the scab — and let healing finish.🎧 Listen now and share with someone who’s learning to choose themselves without explanation.

What if growth isn’t about being “there” — but realizing you’re further than you were?In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, I talk about the kind of healing and personal growth that happens quietly — the internal shifts that change how you think, choose, and show up, long before life looks different on the outside.I share my own experiences with unlearning conditional worth, navigating grief and survival mode, rebuilding self-trust, and recognizing progress that doesn’t always come with visible milestones. We explore the myth of arrival, how belief systems around body image and money shape our lives, and why regulation, awareness, and small daily choices matter more than perfection.This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re still “figuring it out” — but knows deep down they’re not who they used to be.If you’ve ever wondered:“Why doesn’t my growth look obvious yet?”“Am I actually making progress?”“How do I trust myself again?”“What does healing really look like in real life?”This conversation is for you.✨ Topics covered:Personal growth and self-trustHealing after loss and long periods of survivalInternal vs external progressNervous system regulationIdentity shifts and becoming who you areRedefining success and worthChoosing yourself without abandoning othersYou don’t have to have everything figured out to be growing.Sometimes the win is simply knowing you’re further.

Healing isn’t always the dramatic breakthrough moment we expect.Most of the time, real healing is quiet, subtle, and invisible while you’re in it — and only obvious later when you look back and realize you’re not the person you used to be.In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, I’m sharing what healing has looked like in my real life — not the romanticized TikTok version, but the slow internal shifts that changed how I show up for myself, my nervous system, and my kids.We talk about becoming a non-drinker in this season of life, choosing presence instead of numbing, and how healing doesn’t require you to burn bridges, cut everyone off, or blow up your life to prove you’ve grown.If you’ve ever wondered “Am I even healing?” — this episode might help you see that you are.Listen to this episode if you’re exploring:✨ What healing actually looks like✨ Emotional growth & nervous system awareness✨ Healing without chaos or self-abandonment✨ Sobriety or non-drinking by choice✨ How to start healing when you don’t know where to begin✨ Small signs you might be healing already✨ Personal transformation + self-trust✨ Choosing alignment over numbingIf you’re in a season of learning to support yourself instead of abandoning yourself — that’s the work I help clients with. My DMs are open if you want to explore coaching or guidance.Instagram: @figuringitoutwithrachelPodcast on Spotify / Apple / Everywhere

In this deeply personal episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel, I share why I stopped journaling as a child after a betrayal that changed my relationship with words — and how I found healing, legacy, and safety again through the power of voice.We explore:The trauma that made my words feel unsafeHow grief shaped my understanding of voice and memoryWhy I chose audio as a way to reclaim my storyWhat it means to be heard — by others, and by yourselfWhether you’ve struggled with journaling, trauma, grief, or simply the fear of being vulnerable, this episode will meet you there.If you’ve ever held your story in silence, this one’s for you.👇 LISTEN + SHARE 👇💛 Follow the podcast💛 Leave a review💛 Share with someone who needs to hear this#healingjourney #traumarecovery #voicehealing #griefsupport #motherhoodunfiltered #emotionalresilience #selftrust #selfexpression #podcastforwomen #innerchildhealing #journaling #figuringitoutpodcast

Do you believe in signs?Not angel number trends. Not vague spiritual quotes.I’m talking about real moments — when something bigger reaches out to you.In this deeply personal episode, I share the signs that have shaped my life:The moment my son crawled into my dad’s room on the day he passed.The recliner that moved until I acknowledged it.My mom’s final words — after two weeks of silence.The dreams that came true.The numbers that kept showing up.And the knowing I couldn’t explain… until it was too late.These aren’t coincidences.They’re connection.They’re communication.They’re reminders that we’re always being guided — even when we don’t understand it yet.If you’ve ever felt something you couldn’t explain… this episode is for you.—If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs it.Let’s normalize talking about the signs that comfort us, warn us, and prepare us for what’s next.🕊️ Nothing in your life is random.#FiguringItOutWithRachel #SignsFromTheUniverse #GriefHealing #Intuition #Synchronicity #SpiritualAwakening #PodcastEpisode

In this episode of Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee, I dive into the truth about self-trust — how it breaks, how it shows up in your relationships and career, and how you rebuild it one small decision at a time.I share the moments where I ignored my intuition because I couldn’t “justify” it, including a story from almost a decade ago where my gut warned me about someone long before their true behavior came to light. I talk about how fear shaped who I let into my life, how survival mode kept me small at work, and how my confidence shifted the first time I finally trusted myself without asking for permission.I also share the people who believed in me long before I believed in myself — especially the friend who pushed me to work for myself and pursue the things he always knew I was capable of. His encouragement became part of the foundation of my self-trust journey.Inside this episode, I talk about:• how self-trust quietly breaks over time• why intuition feels “unexplainable” but is almost always right• the interview where my gut warned me before the truth surfaced• how I held myself back professionally• survival mode vs. self-trust• the people who saw my capability before I did• the small habits that rebuilt my confidence• how to close your own trust gapIf you’ve ever doubted yourself, dismissed your gut feeling, or minimized your own knowing because you couldn’t prove it — this episode will resonate deeply.

Figuring Out The Wound — Understanding Emotional Trauma, Healing Your Identity, and Becoming Who You’re Safe BeingIn Episode 9, Rachel Lee takes you into the heart of emotional healing — exploring the wounds we carry, the identities we build to survive them, and what it actually takes to feel safe inside your own life again.Through the lens of her personal story, Rachel unpacks childhood trauma, emotional wounds, survival patterns, internalized shame, self-worth struggles, and the subconscious beliefs that shape how we love, trust, and show up in the world.This episode dives into:• trauma healing & emotional recovery• survival identities + nervous system patterns• inner child wounds + self-protection• breaking cycles you’ve outgrown• rebuilding self-trust• choosing who you are now (instead of who pain made you)• the real, messy process of personal growth• identity healing + letting yourself be seenIf you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, repeated the same painful patterns, struggled with self-worth, or wondered why you react the way you do — this episode will help you understand yourself with more compassion and clarity.This is not a surface-level “healing aesthetic.”This is the raw, honest, human side of transformation — learning to release who you had to be… so you can become who you actually are.If you’re navigating trauma recovery, emotional healing, self-discovery, or creating a new identity after pain — this episode will help you feel seen, grounded, and not alone.Stay connected with Rachel:IG: @figuringitoutwithrachelEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, Rachel breaks down the confusing “in-between” season — the hallway between who you used to be and who you’re meant to be.This is the space where everything feels blurry, uncomfortable, and unclear… but something inside you keeps whispering, “There’s more for you.”Rachel shares the real, raw stories of being spoken to like her old self, choosing herself through consistent action, and realizing she had been acting her whole life — until she finally learned how to be who she truly is.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you don’t fit in your own life anymore… this episode will help you understand why. You’re not broken — you’re expanding. And you don’t have to go through the hallway alone.For support or coaching, reach out: 📩 [email protected] 📲 Instagram: @figuringitoutwithrachel

We’ve been lied to about healing.In this episode, we crack open the quiet truth nobody tells you: you're not supposed to get over your pain. You're supposed to get through it.From a raw grief group memory to a chance conversation with a stranger fighting anxiety, this episode walks you through the unspoken middle — the place between falling apart and putting yourself back together.If you've ever felt broken, behind, or like you "should be over it by now" — this one is for you.🎧 Inside:What healing actually looks like (spoiler: it’s messy)The question that shifted my entire life: “Why not me?”How pain rewires your capacity for joyWhy pushing through doesn’t mean pretending you’re okayNo sugarcoating. No timelines. Just the honest truth about what it means to walk through the fire — and come out softer, stronger, and more you on the other side.✨ DM me: What’s the one thing you’ve been trying to “get over”? I’ll read every one. IG: @figuringitoutwithrachel 🌀 Share this with someone who needs to hear: you’re not behind. You’re human.––– #figuringitoutpodcast #healingjourney #painintopurpose #mentalhealthtruths #griefsupport #selftrust

Ever catch yourself thinking, “What is wrong with me?”Or judging someone else with, “What the hell is wrong with them?”This episode is your permission slip to pause… and ask a better question.In today’s conversation, I unpack the difference between what happened to you and what’s wrong with you — and why that one shift in perspective is a game-changer for healing, boundaries, and emotional maturity.

In this episode, Rachel Lee dives deep into what it truly means to choose yourself — even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. From setting boundaries to embracing your own path, Rachel explores how self-trust and courage can transform the way you show up in your life.Whether you’re navigating change, chasing a dream, or simply trying to reconnect with who you are, this conversation will remind you that choosing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.Tune in to Figuring it Out and join Rachel every Wednesday for honest talks about growth, self-discovery, and figuring it all out, one step at a time.

Words shape us — sometimes more than we realize.In this episode, I’m getting real about the power of what’s been said to us… and what we say to ourselves.From the phrase that changed my life at 13 to the way it shaped my self-worth, relationships, and even how I parented — this one’s personal. But it’s also universal. Because we’ve all carried someone else’s words longer than we should have.We’ll talk about how to break free from the ones that hurt, how to rewrite the ones that play in your head, and how to start speaking to yourself like someone you love.✨ Real talk. Real healing. Real stories.You’re not broken — you’re rewriting.#FiguringItOutWithRachel #PodcastForHealing #RealTalkPodcast #WordsMatter #SelfAcceptance #LifeAfterTrauma #HealingJourney #SingleMomStories #EmpowermentCoach #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing

This one’s not a full episode — it’s more of a reflection, a pause, a heart-to-heart moment.After Motherhood Solo, I found myself thinking about the parts I didn’t say — the pieces that still deserved a voice.In this bonus episode, I talk about:​Why I never talked badly about my kids’ fathers​What it’s meant to leave the door open for my oldest to have his own relationship with his dad​The importance of asking the questions you deserve answers to — while you still can​And the reminder that using your head isn’t just about logic — it’s about protecting your peace and your future​This one’s real talk — unfiltered, emotional, and honest. Because sometimes the in-between moments are where the biggest lessons live.💛 If you’re figuring out parenting, healing, or just life — this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss a Wednesday drop.

Self-care isn’t selfish — and it’s not all candles and calm playlists.In this episode, Rachel shares how her idea of self-care evolved from stolen moments on the back patio to something deeper — learning how to create peace, set boundaries, and find calm in the chaos of single motherhood.You’ll hear what self-care really looks like when life is heavy: how it changes as you grow, how guilt shows up, and why it’s okay if your version doesn’t look like anyone else’s.Because sometimes self-care is a long walk at the gym.Sometimes it’s saying “no.”And sometimes… it’s simply letting yourself rest.💛 What does self-care look like for you?🎧 Listen, follow, and share Figuring It Out with Rachel wherever you get your podcasts.

Raising two boys without a partner wasn’t the plan — but it’s my story.In this episode, I open up about what motherhood has looked like when you’re the only parent in the house. The fear that kept me from letting the wrong people in, the moments I second-guessed myself, and the deep pride that comes from realizing I actually did it.“Motherhood solo” doesn’t mean motherhood alone. I had friends, family, and a tribe who helped me keep going — but I didn’t have that one person to share the load with. And even though that’s not how I imagined my life, I can say this with full honesty: I’ve raised two incredible humans, and I’ve done a damn good job.If you’ve ever carried more than your share or wondered whether you’re doing enough, this one’s for you.

Grief changes everything. By the age of 33, I had lost both of my parents and my brother. Each loss was different, each one reshaped me, and each one taught me lessons I’m still carrying today.In this first episode of Figuring It Out, I share some of my personal journey through loss — the devastation of becoming an orphan, the milestones where grief surprised me all over again, and the way it showed up differently for my sons than it did for me.This isn’t a polished “how to” on moving through grief — because the truth is, grief never goes away. You just learn to carry it. Some days you carry it gracefully, and other days it crushes you.If you’ve ever felt the hollow silence after losing someone you love, or if you’re walking through it right now, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone. Because grief isn’t something we solve. It’s something we figure out, one day at a time.

Welcome to Figuring It Out with Rachel Lee — a podcast for anyone who’s ever looked around and thought, “Wasn’t life supposed to look different than this?”By the time I was 33, I had already lost both my parents and my brother. I raised two boys completely on my own, never married, never seriously asked. Through grief, resilience, and single motherhood, I had to figure it out.In this trailer, I’ll share what this podcast is about, why I started it, and what you can expect each week.👉 Follow the show now so you don’t miss Episode 1: Figuring Out Grief, dropping tomorrow.