Clarity on Fire

In case you missed it, last week we announced that we're going on podcast hiatus (again)—because Kristen is having a baby!   If you're new to Clarity on Fire – or are a longtime fan but want to introduce new people to us – this extended break will give you a great opportunity to catch up on all 430+ episodes. But we've got a LOT of content and you might be overwhelmed! So, we're making it easy for you (or your friends) to know where to dive in.   Here's where we recommend starting if you're new to Clarity on Fire:   Before you do anything else, take (or re-take!) the Passion Profile Quiz. It's designed to help you pinpoint the intersection between your career and passions in a way that LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE ever talks about.   Then, listen to the podcast episodes we list below (in order, for the biggest impact)!   If you're new, welcome to the Clarity-verse and enjoy diving in! And if you're a forever fan, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone who needs a little help getting unstuck and finding direction + fulfillment. ✨   TOP 6 EPISODES TO FIRE UP YOUR LIFE & CAREER DIRECTION   If you're looking for life and career fulfillment and you need to learn the fundamentals of how to get there—in a way that you're not going to find anywhere else—then look no further than these 6 episodes:   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022) Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023) Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018)   Side Chat: Why dating & job searching are the same thing (March 2020)   Side Chat: The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   Bonus Side Chat: How to create a light at the end of the tunnel (February 2021)   STUCK & DIRECTIONLESS? THAT'S WHAT THE PASSION PROFILE SHORT COURSE IS FOR!   The PPSC is our on-demand, self-paced course where we help you get clear on your career direction in as little as 1 day.   You should consider doing this course if:   You're looking for a way to get unstuck that doesn't involve a lot of time, money, or complication (it's a 5-ish hour video-based DIY course). You've been hoping for a simple start to this whole "finding career direction" thing. You don't know where to begin and wish someone would tell you what to do about your career situation. You want working to feel more like living (rather than a slog). You'd like to narrow down the list of career options you've been considering to ONLY the ones that are worth pursuing.    You can check out all of the details and sign up here!   1-ON-1 COACHING WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE!   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching (well, at least Rachel will while Kristen's on maternity leave!) but we won't be back with another official coaching enrollment this year!   So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us 1-on-1, reach out to us directly.   Fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future coaching!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

Soooo, it's happening again! We're taking another hiatus from the podcast… because one of us is having a baby. 🤰🏼👀   Drumroll, please! Dive into this special episode where we share...   Who's pregnant, when she's due, and the gender reveal Another very shocking update completely unrelated to the pregnancy announcement When you might hear from us on the podcast again And what we'll be up to, and where you can find us, in the meantime   We'll still be posting on Instagram occasionally while we're away, so follow us @clarityonfire if you haven't yet. You can also follow Rachel personally @racheleast18 and Kristen @kristen.n.freeman!   YOU CAN STILL WORK WITH US 1-ON-1 WHILE WE'RE ON HIATUS!   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching (until one of us starts maternity leave)!   So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us, you don't wait for a nudge!   Feel free to fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   FOLLOW RACHEL ON SUBSTACK   Her newsletter is Half Agony / Half Hope: Content, community, & coaching for women navigating the perils and joys of singledom, dating, and relationships.   Subscribe for FREE for new posts and access to Forever Alone (Rachel's podcast miniseries about her journey through singledom) in both written and audio form.   There's also a special 1-on-1 coaching subscription! Coaching members receive six hour-long coaching sessions a year (one every 2 months).   Explore more and subscribe here!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

A few months ago, we released an episode about AI and coaching that sparked a LOT of conversation. And many of you admitted (a little sheepishly) that you use AI for emotional processing, brainstorming, or decision-making.   So… we're continuing the conversation.   This time, Kristen sits down with returning guest (and Kristen's client!) R.A. Williams — a London-based coach who has spent the last year building an AI-powered thinking tool based on her own coaching framework.   After our previous episode exposed the dangers of using AI like a therapist, this conversation explores something different:   What if AI could actually make you more self-reliant instead of less?   Let's be honest… AI isn't going away. And if we're going to live in a world where 30–40% of people are already using AI for emotional support, we all need to figure out a healthy way to do that without losing ourselves in the process.   Listen in as we dive into:   Why most AI tools are designed to be the "hero," and why that's a problem How AI can accidentally erode agency… or strengthen it Why accountability from a human being will never be replaceable What AI can genuinely help you with vs. what it absolutely cannot replace And how to make sure you remain the hero of your own life   After you listen, leave a comment and tell us: Have you used AI for emotional support? What has your experience been?   MORE ABOUT R.A. WILLIAMS   R.A. Williams is a currently London-based coach, creator and founder who helps individuals, teams and organisations get unstuck and build what's next. Through her business and strategy coaching practice, RWilliamsCoaching, she works with founders, leaders and pioneers — from award-winning fintechs and cult media brands to two of the world's leading universities — equipping them to think clearly, make confident decisions and move forward with purpose. Before training as a coach, she worked in Corporate Finance and Strategy Consulting as well as with a Christian non-profit Trust supporting young people. She is also an accredited team coach, facilitator and mediator, a Special Advisor to Meyler Campbell, and the co-founder of KnowledgeX — a community and event series for those who coach founders and investors.  At heart, she loves building things that help people make meaningful progress. Alongside her coaching work, she has developed apps, platforms and programmes designed to provide structure and deeper clarity. She is the creator of the ONION® coaching framework and the co-founder of a tech venture which has developed Digital ONION®  — an AI-enabled thinking partner that helps people access their own best thinking, get unstuck on important decisions, and take action with confidence and integrity. Clarity on Fire listeners can exclusively access the pre-launch release of Digital ONION® — the first time it has been made publicly available — using the code COF21 for 21% off. Early access is limited! Find R.A.Williams online: rwilliamscoaching.co.uk or on LinkedIn    LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

Back in 2016—a full decade ago, somehow—I wrote a blog called Confession: I have no desire to be a #girlboss.   I'm laughing and cringing at the hashtag in the title, but that's what it was like back then! Everything was made better by a hashtag.   And there was a lot to be embarrassed of beyond hashtags, too. In hindsight, the whole girlboss era was pretty cringey. But at the time, it was the height of cool! Which is why I had to "confess" that I didn't want to actually be a girlboss.   So, join us for a brand-new Side Chat where we look back on the 2010s and break down how the entire concept of careers and work has evolved. We get into... How hustling and "crushing it" was glamorized 10-15 years ago A day in the life of a typical girlboss of that era The shift from romanticizing work to romanticizing life, and why it's healthier Our predictions for how careers will continue to evolve over the next decade   Whether or not you were plugged in to the girlboss era, there's so much good conversation in this episode about how to have a healthy relationship with your career!   And for more on the topic of your relationship with your career evolving over time, check out one of Rachel's latest Substack posts: How I outgrew, then grew back into, my career.   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR COACHING! If you're burned out and need a change but can't imagine how you'd find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own… well, that's what 1:1 coaching is for!   It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.   If that sounds like a massive relief, then let's chat!   We're accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients until the end of TODAY, Friday, February 13! (And we won't be doing another round of coaching enrollment until at least 2027, FYI). We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don't want to get wait-listed. This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks. We're offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here. You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Fill out the application here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!   Found us after February 13? Fill out the form above and we'll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it's time for another book club episode of the podcast!   Whenever there are five Fridays in a month, we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can't get enough of.   And wow, we REALLY cannot get enough — and can't stop thinking about — All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert.   This book is both incredibly popular and intriguingly divisive. People either love it or hate it, which made us all too curious to dive in.   All the Way to the River is a memoir about what happens when two addicts confess their love for each other after one of them has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis. If that sounds heavy — it is! But it's also a fascinating, funny, shocking, WILD ride through all of the highs and lows of loving and losing someone (and also losing yourself, in them).   So, buckle up for a super interesting, fun episode of the podcast! You'll hear us get into... Why this book is so controversial, and our take on the controversy How Elizabeth Gilbert went from being "that nice lady who wrote Eat Pray Love" to a raging sex and love addict who gave away literally millions of dollars while in the throes of her addiction What happened after Liz and her best friend, Rayya Elias, learned that Rayya had six months to live The deep insights we got from the minds of two different addicts And a lot of wild stories running the gamut from deeply spiritual to boldly criminal   And if you haven't read it, don't let that stop you from listening! There's a ton to learn, whether you plan to read it or not.   Leave a comment after you've listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1! If you're …   ✅ Very clear about what you don't want out of your life and career, but know you need to dive a whole lot deeper into what you do want... ✅ A little nervous about the prospect of massive change (but at this point in your life, you also deeply understand that the only real risk is not changing) … ✅ Looking for individual attention – someone to hold you accountable – and the benefit of substantial coaching expertise focused solely on you, then we've got good news …   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!   We won't be doing another coaching enrollment until at LEAST 2027, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   ·      We have space for 8 clients, and some of those spots are already taken, so act quickly if you think this could be for you.   ·      This is for people interested in getting started in February or March.   ·      We have both smaller and larger options for 1:1 coaching, and can talk through which one is best for you.   ·      You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮 As usual, we pulled a few cards from one of our favorite decks. But this time, the message ended up applying to ALL of 2026—come find out what this year has in store for you!   After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you and check out the pictures of the cards, here.   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1! If you're …   ✅ Very clear about what you don't want out of your life and career, but know you need to dive a whole lot deeper into what you do want … ✅ A little nervous about the prospect of massive change (but at this point in your life, you also deeply understand that the only real risk is not changing) … ✅ Looking for individual attention – someone to hold you accountable – and the benefit of substantial coaching expertise focused solely on you, then we've got good news …   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!   It's been TWO YEARS since we officially opened doors for new and this may be the only time in 2026, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for 8 clients, so act quickly if you think this could be for you. This is for people interested in getting started in January or February. We have both smaller and larger packages for 1:1 coaching, and can talk through which one is best for you in an intro conversation. You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Rachel's Substack: Half Agony / Half Hope   Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from three listeners, two of which are in what you might call a complete doozy of a situation:   Ledger Impostress, who was desperate for a job and applied for a bookkeeping position, thinking she'd never get it. She may have (significantly) exaggerated her experience in the interview, too. And now… oops, she has a SENIOR bookkeeping job, has no idea what she's doing, and is frantically studying tax law at night, trying not to get fired. What's a girl to do when she's accidentally catfished her employer?! Kallie, who's been unemployed for a year and is reaching the point where it's critical she find another job soon. She knows she needs to be reasonable about her job search criteria, but should she lower her standards even more to account for how terrible the job market feels right now? Human Salesperon, who works remotely for an organization that just invested in extremely invasive AI software to monitor their employees—we're talking facial expressions during and between sales calls, any noises they make, and anyone who enters the room while they're working. Should they look for a new job when they make decent money at this one, and given that this kind of software could easily show up at the next job, too?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   WANT TO START 2026 ON A HIGH NOTE?   As coaches, one of our favorite things is seeing someone decide to make a change in January and watch how different their life is by the end of the year.   If you like the idea of getting some big momentum going now, at the very top of the year, might we suggest a Power Hour?   It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   Check it out here and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your session.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Trusting things will work out (even when life goes sideways) with Sarah Tucker (May 2024)   Manifesting your ideal life after 40 with Dana Smith (December 2025)   Dear Krachel: What if the Universe wants me to lose my job? (February 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Happy holidays from Krachel!   In the spirit of the season—and to bring you a little extra joy and levity—we're gifting you this very cringeworthy (for us) and hilarious (for you) episode.   Listen in as, like the Ghosts of Careers Past, we take you back in time and share some of the top moments we gave ourselves "the ick" in our careers. Stories where one of us...   Accidentally created scandal as a substitute teacher Was thrown a themed going-away party after lying about why she was leaving her job Got fired from a part-time job for a very dumb reason Joined an MLM and had the most awkward basement parties   Come laugh with us! And then share you own cringeworthy tales.   NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?   When a new year is just around the corner, a lot of stress, overwhelm, and existential angst tends to rise to the surface.   If you're finding that happening — or trying to prevent it from happening! — then might we suggest a holiday treat for yourself, in the form of a Power Hour?   It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   Check it out here and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your session.   CHECK OUT THE SMUT FOR HEALING COURSE!   What if the stories you can't stop reading are actually blueprints for the life you want to create?   This question is at the heart of Amy Everhart's new course, Smut for Healing.   And honestly? It's a whole paradigm shift.   Because when you look at your reading patterns—the heroines you're drawn to, the worlds you want to stay in, the relationships that make your heart race—   There's a clear pattern of what you actually want for your own life. Things you might've been too scared or "practical" to admit that you want.   Smut for Healing is 4 weeks of: Understanding the radical power of romance/fantasy Learning how literature participates in healing Translating reading energy into real-world action Community with women who GET IT   Live on Zoom / Starts January 6th / $555   Use code KRACHEL for $100 off!   This is for you if you're ready to stop escaping into your books and start LIVING them.   Learn more and sign up here! Enrollment ends December 21st.   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Want to know one of the fears we've heard repeated the most in our 13+ years as coaches?   "It's too late for me to make a change."   Sometimes that sounds like, "I'm too old," or, "I'm afraid I've wasted my life," or, "I've invested too much to start over. I have to keep going even though I'm miserable."   One of our favorite parts about coaching is getting to prove those fears wrong, over and over again. Which is why we had to ask Rachel's client Dana to be our latest "normal person" interviewee.   Dana is the living embodiment of "it's never too late," which might sound corny if it wasn't completely true.   Listen in as Rachel and Dana get into... Why Dana resisted her desire to be a true Thriver for a long time, and how embracing that side of herself led to a life of ease and flow. The epic journey from being a single woman in her mid-40s desiring marriage and family to not only getting married, but becoming a first-time mom at 47! How Dana used her success in one major area of life—finding and marrying her husband in her mid-forties—to "copy/paste" success in her career. Her advice for our listeners about how to make huge changes happen in your life, regardless of your age or circumstances.   You're going to love Dana and her story! After you listen, share what resonated with you most in the comments of this episode.   MORE ABOUT DANA   As a recovering perfectionist and self-proclaimed late bloomer, Dana has spent most of her life following the rules and playing it safe. This landed her in a career and life path that was far from fulfilling. She was a serial job hopper for many years only to discover that as a Thriver, her career simply was not a source of fulfillment and that was okay. After working with Rachel as a coaching client about 2 years ago, she learned to confidently embrace her Thriver self and create the work life balance she now enjoys. Twenty years into her career, she appreciates her work and the contributions she makes in her 9-to-5 job while living the life of her dreams as a wife and new mom. In addition to a deep desire for family, she is passionate about health and wellness, personal growth, and relationships, and is a firm believer in the power of intention and manifestation.   Check out the Instagram account Dana mentions in this episode here: @pregnancyover40    WORK WITH US IN 2026           If hearing Dana's story made you wish you could copy/paste her success into your life… well, you can!   We love producing normal person interviews because they prove that anyone can make big life changes, especially if you have the right help.   So, if you'd like to guarantee that by this time next year, your life feels wildly different (in the best way) than it does today, then please, reach out to us and let's talk about 1:1 coaching!   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule an intro chat with you.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   What if productivity could feel feminine? With Jamie Knight (October 2025)   Trusting things will work out (even when life goes sideways) with Sarah Tucker (May 2024)   Side Chat: How to actually *do* feminine energy (June 2021)   Side Chat: Why dating & job searching are the same thing (March 2020)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮   As usual, we pulled a few cards from one of our favorite decks. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!   Today's message was exactly what a lot of us need to hear in the lead up to the holiday season. 👀   After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you and check out the pictures of the cards, here!   NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?   Like we talked about at the end of this episode, this time of year is when a lot of stress, overwhelm, and guilt tends to rise to the surface.   If you're finding that happening — or trying to prevent it from happening! — then might we suggest a holiday treat for yourself, in the form of a Power Hour?   It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   Check out here and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your session.   CATCH UP ON PAST MESSAGES FROM THE UNIVERSE   Message from the Universe: Something beautiful is being born in your life (September 2025)   Message from the Universe: Expect the unexpected (May 2024)   Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next (April 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Check out our YouTube channel

A curious pattern emerged within the last year: People — usually friends or coaching clients — keep coming to us, almost sheepishly, and "confessing" that they sometimes use AI (particularly ChatGPT) for emotional support. The thing is … we've used it for emotional support, too! AI has a lot of qualities that make it less messy than your average human. It's a great listener, it's endlessly patient, and it has access to an infinite amount of knowledge and potential solutions. Plus, using it is (sadly) a LOT cheaper than what you'd pay your average therapist or coach. But that certainly doesn't make it better than a human mental health professional. As helpful as AI might be, it can be equally as harmful—not all of the friends and clients who came to us ended up having a positive experience with their "robot therapist." So, we asked two of our coach friends (and former podcast guests!), Amanda Johnson and Chelsea Jewel, to join us for a deep-dive exploration into the murky waters where AI mixes with mental health. Listen in as we get into... How all four of us started out using AI, and how it quickly evolved for each of us Why it's easy, even if you're a coach or therapist, to have blind spots when it comes to AI How using AI as your therapist can actually bring up MORE trauma Our advice about how to interact with AI in an emotionally healthy way This episode is SO thought-provoking. The questions that we tackle are ones that all of us should be taking seriously in a world where it's increasingly difficult to know what's real! Leave a comment after you've listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation. MORE ABOUT AMANDA Amanda Johnson is a trauma-informed and somatically trained, certified life coach and reiki master. Her passion lies in the belief that each of our hearts is guiding the way to our most expansive lives - but that to live from the heart, we need to first get in touch with who we really are, not who we've been told to be. This requires an exploration and understanding of our nervous systems, the patterns we have running in our bodies and minds, and how our energy works, so that we can bring ourselves into balance and deeper connection with our intuition. Through her work at Heartspark, Amanda is dedicated to creating a safe space for anyone with a curiosity about themselves to explore how to authentically be in relationship with Self, Sacred Partners and Source. You can find her at heartsparksoul.com and on Instagram @heartsparksoul MORE ABOUT CHELSEA Chelsea Jewel is an Intuitive Astrologer, Soul Alignment Coach, and Energy Healer who is committed to using her gifts and vision to help co-create a more beautiful and just world for all beings. Chelsea's work combines a mix of storytelling, astrology, shadow work, and energy awareness to help her clients reconnect with their deeper soul essence and reclaim creative power within their life stories. Part healer, part artist, and part spiritual activist, Chelsea deeply believes that we are on the verge of a collective shift in consciousness and that our deep inner work, along with the creative actions that spring from it, serves a vital role in restoring humanity's relationships within the greater web of life. You can find her at chelseajewel.com and on Instagram @chelseajewel33 PAST CLARITY ON FIRE EPISODES WITH AMANDA & CHELSEA A deep dive into manifestation with Chelsea Jewel (March 2022) From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023) Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024) Exploring the nervous system with Amanda Johnson (May 2024) ARTICLES ABOUT AI & MENTAL HEALTH Wired: OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week New York Times: Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here's How It Happens. The New Yorker: I Treated ChatGPT Like a Therapy Patient. What It Said Should Worry Us. LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode Take the Passion Profile Quiz Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel Creative Consulting with Rachel Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel (our first since June of 2024!), our advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from two listeners who are both questioning what went "wrong" in their lives, how to recover from deep disappointment, and how the future can be better: Bottledottle, a medical school student who doesn't know if she wants to be a doctor anymore, and who is deeply afraid that she wasted her youth chasing values that don't matter to her now. How can she recover from the regret and sadness of spending years building a life that she might not want? Jodi, who lost not only her business, but all of the friends she believed she could trust, and ended up running away to another country with her husband. Now they have a barely livable house in a place that doesn't feel right, and she's had hundreds of job applications rejected. What can she do when she's tried fight and flight but nothing has worked?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   WORK WITH US!   We currently have space for a handful of coaching clients!   Coaching takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B — we already know how.   Our schedules are limited, so if this episode is resonating hard, consider it your sign to reach out:   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT Dear Krachel: How do I stop blaming myself when things go wrong at work? (June 2024)   Dear Krachel: How do I improve my life without changing jobs again? (May 2024)   Dear Krachel: I've quit 3 jobs in the last year! How do I break the cycle? (April 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Check out our YouTube channel

"If I didn't love you, I would hate you."   That's a direct quote that escaped my mouth while recording this episode with my former client, Jamie Knight. 😆   Jamie inspires such intensity because she's recovering from being that girl. You know, the cheer captain and valedictorian of her high school class. Got a bachelor's and master's degree at the same time, and had a 4.0 in both. Had a top-tier job offer before she even started her last semester of college. Ran half marathons, for fun! Excelled in her career and made absurdly good money by anyone's standards, let alone someone under 25.   But the shiny, awe-inspiring exterior, as it usually does, hid a level of burnout and misery that Jamie worked hard to ensure no one ever saw. That is, until she ended up chronically ill and needing major surgery.   In this brand-new interview with a normal person, Jamie and I discuss how we worked together to completely overhaul her relationship with her career. Listen in as we talk about:   Why the masculine energy way of doing things was making her exhausted, sick, and feeling like a failure How we redefined things like productivity, consistency, discipline, and balance through a feminine lens, and how to do this for yourself Learning how to sit still, rest, and "do nothing," without guilt   If you've loved all of our conversations over the years about masculine vs. feminine energy, this one is an absolute must-listen!   MORE ABOUT JAMIE   Jamie Knight is the founder of Career Brilliance and the voice behind Jamie on Purpose, two platforms dedicated to helping people build careers and lives that feel both successful and sustainable. Through Career Brilliance, Jamie mentors early-career professionals who want to fast-track their path to leadership and enjoy their workday more. With Jamie on Purpose, she shares reflections on wellness, intentional living, and softer ambition, drawing from her own journey with chronic illness. Jamie began her career in technology and management consulting before teaching at the university level. She now blends her professional background with a gentler way of working—offering mentorship that emphasizes business savvy and communication skills, alongside boundaries, self-trust, and sustainable rhythms for growth. She is also the author of 7 Signposts: Find Your Direction in Life's Foundational Decisions, and across her YouTube channel, Substack, and career coaching programs and resources, you'll find tools, new mindsets, and (of course) a good pep talk to support your journey.   Learn more and get links to everything at jamieknight.co. Career Brilliance: careerbrilliance.co instagram.com/careerbrilliance.co youtube.com/@careerbrilliance Jamie on Purpose: jamieonpurpose.substack.com instagram.com/jamieonpurpose   WORK WITH US!   We currently have space for a handful of coaching clients!   Coaching takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B — we already know how.   Our schedules are limited, so if this episode is resonating hard, consider it your sign to reach out:   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   How to make 7 of the biggest life decisions with Jamie Hillman Knight (October 2022)   Side Chat: How to work like a woman (in a world that doesn't want you to) (April 2018)   Side Chat: How to actually *do* feminine energy (June 2021)   LINKS   Creative Consulting with Rachel   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back with the first Message from the Universe episode in over a year! ✨🔮   If you're new to this kind of episode, every once in a while, we sit down and pull a few cards from one of our favorite oracle decks and share the messages — and our interpretations — with you.   And every time, we end up with a message that feels spot-on and super timely.   So, come find out what today's message has in store for you! After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!      WE'RE TAKING ON COACHING CLIENTS!   One of the (spoiler alert) big messages from today's episode was ask for help.   So, if what you most need right now is help finding life and career direction, then we've got great news for you:   We currently have space for a handful of coaching clients!   Coaching takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B — we already know how.   Our schedules are limited, so if this episode is hitting you at just the right time, consider it a sign. 😉   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!     LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (August 2018)   Message from the Universe: Expect the unexpected (May 2024)   Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next (April 2024)     LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel

Heyyyy! Did you miss us? Or maybe completely forgot we existed and went on with your life? (Valid, if so).   Perhaps you felt a small void in your life where conversations between two friends about all things life and career used to be, that you haven't been able to fill in the last 15 months. If that's the case, we have GREAT news for you:   The Clarity on Fire Podcast is back!   If you'll recall, we went on hiatus back in June of 2024, mostly because life had taken some wild twists and turns. There's a LOT to share about what's happened since then. So, listen is as we get into…   Rachel's pregnancy, birth, postpartum experiences & all of her very raw takes on what balancing motherhood with the rest of life has been like Kristen's journey with fertility and a new form of therapy she's dived into head first Our plans for the next few months when it comes to new podcast episodes   EVEN BETTER NEWS — WE'RE TAKING ON COACHING CLIENTS!   Coaching takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months.   And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.   We have room in our schedule for a limited amount of coaching clients right now, so if this email is hitting you at just the right time, consider it a sign!   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!   LINKS   Equine Connection Center site and Instagram @equineconnectioncenter   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

In case you missed it, last week we announced that we're taking a podcasting hiatus – for a few reasons, but mostly because Rachel is having a baby later this year!   If you're new-ish to Clarity on Fire – or have been around for a while but want to introduce new people to us – that gives you an excellent opportunity to catch up on our over-400 episodes.   Buuuut we also know that's a LOT of content and you might be overwhelmed! 😅 So, we're making it easy for you (or your friends) to know where to start.   Here's where we recommend starting if you're new to Clarity on Fire:   Before you do anything else, take (or re-take!) the Passion Profile Quiz. It's designed to help you pinpoint the intersection between your career and passions in a way that LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE ever talks about.   After that, if you want to dive in to Passion Profiles on a deeper level, sign up for our free on-demand workshop: 3 Steps to Take Your Career from Stuck to Clear, Using Your Passion Profile   Listen to the podcast episodes we list below (in order, for the biggest impact)!   If you're new, have fun diving in! And if you're a longtime fan, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone who needs a little help getting unstuck and finding direction + fulfillment. ✨   TOP 13 EPISODES FOR MAXIMUM CLARITY   We've got SO MANY podcast episodes, it's hard to pick favorites. But if you're looking for life and career fulfillment and you need to learn the fundamentals of how to get there, in a way that most people aren't going to tell you, then look no further than these 13 episodes.   We've broken them down by category. Start with whatever category you like, but we recommend listening to the episodes in the order listed, in each section:   Life & Career Direction:   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)   Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)   Side Chat: Why obsessing over your career doesn't work (March 2022)   Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career (October 2020)   Side Chat: The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   Cultivating Intuition & Feminine Energy:   Side Chat: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it's really fear) (June 2019)   Side Chat: How to actually *do* feminine energy (June 2021)   Side Chat: How to work like a woman (in a world that doesn't want you to) (April 2018   Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)   Personal Growth Fundamentals:   Side Chat: A deep dive into emotional maturity (February 2023)   Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)   Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   ONE MORE BIG THING   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching … but we won't be back with another official coaching enrollment this year!   So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us 1-on-1, reach out to us directly!   Fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Yes, you read that subject line right — we're taking another hiatus from the podcast … because one of us is having a baby! 🤰🏼👀   So, without further ado, dive into this special episode where we share …   ALL the details behind this baby announcement Our plans during the hiatus When you might hear from us on the podcast again And where you can find us in the meantime (because we've got new things cooking, in addition to the bun in the oven!)   We'll still be posting on Instagram occasionally while we're away, so follow us @clarityonfire if you haven't yet. You can also follow Rachel personally @racheleast18 and Kristen @whitestorkcoffeeco!   YOU CAN STILL WORK WITH US 1-ON-1 WHILE WE'RE ON HIATUS!   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching (until one of us starts maternity leave)!   So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us, you don't wait for a nudge!   Feel free to fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   FOLLOW RACHEL ON SUBSTACK   Rachel started a Substack account! Her newsletter is Half Agony / Half Hope: Content, community, & coaching for women navigating the perils and joys of singledom, dating, and relationships.   Subscribe for FREE for access to new blogs and other fun content, like surprise podcast episodes, as well as to read Forever Alone in written form (and get season 2, when it releases)!   Paid subscribers get access to everything included in the free subscription, PLUS access to the community, where you can post comments and get feedback in the group forum, and join monthly community Zooms with Rachel.   And there's also a special 1-on-1 coaching subscription! These members receive everything paid subscribers do, as well as six hour-long coaching sessions a year (one every 2 months)!   Explore more and subscribe here!   CHECK OUT KRISTEN'S LATEST VENTURE – WHITE STORK COFFEE!   As you may already know, but definitely learned if you heard this episode, Kristen started another business! It's called White Stork Coffee, and it's a coffee & wellness company for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or generally wanting to balance their hormones for optimal health.   She's offering a limited number of people who fill out this form a totally free (shipping also free!) sample of her soon-to-be-released Fertility Spice Blend.   Plus, get 25% off your first order of coffee here!   And be sure to follow White Stork Coffee on Instagram @whitestorkcoffeeco.   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

In the last few years my client Susanne went from having a very normal, run-of-the-mill career to relocating to Italy, renovating a beautiful property, and opening a retreat space (she calls it a "thinker's residence") for creative people who long for peace and quiet to work on their most important projects.   Getting to help Susanne take this dream from vision to reality has been a highlight of my last few years as a coach, and I'm so excited to finally get to share her story with all of you!   Listen in to this month's brand-new interview with a normal person, where Susanne and I get into…   How she came up with such a big vision for her life, and how long she marinated on it before taking it seriously Why she blocked herself from acting on what she wanted for many years How she released some of her biggest, most debilitating limitations, and took huge risks (that clearly ended up paying off) The many ups and downs of turning her vision into a reality And what it's like now, running a property in Italy for creative people (and how you can stay there!)   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how Susanne's journey resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT SUSANNE   Spiritually confused, fearful of action and inaction, and utterly confused by life—what it means and how to live it—while maintaining a façade of "functioning" ... this was Susanne's state of mind a couple of years ago. For way too long she tried to fit in, avoid mistakes, and attempt to act, be, and do what she thought others might find acceptable. Finally, she found the courage to cast off her debilitating fears and pursue what she truly wanted, and go all in on it. She allowed herself to dream—not bigger, but more aligned to who she is. She realized that once she let go of the fear of others' opinions, her life would no longer feel so exhausting. She discovered that she didn't need to change herself as much as her environment to better suit her, leading her to finally feel happy, fulfilled, and in love with life.   Susanne is the owner of Suflora, a sanctuary for thinkers, creators, and dreamers who want to rediscover their passion, dive deep into their work, and to emerge with something not just completed, but transformed into a masterpiece. Suflora's fully-equipped apartments are designed as your private think-tank, where you can work, cook, eat, rest, and create at your own pace, surrounded by the inspiring beauty of Umbria, Italy.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   A minor pivot into a major dream life with normal person V. (May 2023)   Choose your own adventure with Austin Rose (April 2023)   From the hood of despair to happiest you've ever been with Tiffanie Hoang (September 2022)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from two listeners, who both happen to be teachers (but their issues are relevant to all of us)!   Worry Worm, whose confidence takes a hit whenever her students don't meet their expected results. Is she bad at what she does, or are the kids slacking off?   Tired Thriver, an elementary school teacher in her late 20's who likes a lot of the perks of teaching (predictable schedule, steady pay, job security, great benefits, and summers off to name a few), but who feels mentally and emotionally drained at the end of the work day. She doesn't necessarily want to have to change careers, but how possible is it for a Thriver to make a demanding job like this work?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: The top question to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)    Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)    Side Chat: Passion Profiles & the Scale of Ambition (October 2021)   Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

It's the fifth Friday of the month, which means this should be a "bonus book club" episode––it isn't, but it's also not NOT a book club episode, either. 🙃😂   During our last book club conversation about Attached with Amanda Johnson – our friend, fellow coach, and all-around expert on attachment theory – we said that we wanted to have Amanda back on the podcast to have an episode devoted completely to the nervous system.   So, that's what we did!   Amanda is back on the podcast this month to help us explore all facets of the nervous system, using one book in particular to guide the way.   Listen in as we get into…   What the nervous system actually is, and why it's SO important to understand your own What's happening in our bodies when we get triggered/scared/excited How to heal old, stuck issues that have been plaguing you for years (maybe even your entire life!) And soooo much more!   We're convinced that, at this point, there is NOTHING more important than understanding your nervous system. There's something all of us can learn in this episode!   And stay tuned until the end of the episode for a VERY generous offer from Amanda. 👀   Leave a comment after you've listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.   MORE ABOUT AMANDA   Amanda Johnson is the owner of Heartspark – a heart-centered life coaching and intuitive energy work practice based outside of Boston. Amanda's passion lies in the idea that each of our hearts is guiding the way to our most expansive lives – but that to live from the heart, we need to first get in touch with who we really are, not who we've been told to be. That requires a deep dive into how our emotions and energy are currently showing up, and identifying what shifts can be made to uncover the magic that exists within each of us. It also requires an understanding of how our bodies and minds work, so that we can bring ourselves into balance.    Through Heartspark, Amanda combines her experience, education and interests (she loves an adhd tangent!) to offer a variety of session types – everything from energy-focused coaching to intuitive visioning to workshops on the nervous system. Amanda has an undergraduate degree in journalism, an MBA from Boston College, and is a Reiki Master and iPEC Certified Life Coach. She believes that all of the answers you are looking for are within you, and that having the support to listen to yourself to find your truth is the way to freedom, evolution and fully enjoying your life experience! Heartspark is dedicated to creating a safe space for anyone with a curiosity about themselves to deeply connect with their soul purpose and unique gifts, and take steps to reach alignment.   You can find her at heartsparksoul.com and on IG @heartsparksoul   And get $100 off of Amanda's Nervous System Mapping Workshop with code CLARITYONFIRE throughout the entire month of June!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)   Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back (for the third month in a row, lucky you!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮   As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!   Today's message was SO interesting and on-point, if we do say so ourselves. 👀   After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next (April 2024)   Message from the Universe: Resist second-guessing yourself (March 2024)   Message from the Universe: Trust … and all will be revealed (January 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

You know we can't resist a good Instagram post—and maybe even ruthlessly tearing one apart on the podcast (and having a grand time doing it)!   A friend DM'd us this reel recently from Caroline Middelsdorf, a coach and psychologist, about how your childhood trauma might be covertly influencing your career choices.   Naturally, we decided to dissect our reaction to this theory on the podcast!   So, listen in as we chat about…   Three major career fields, and the childhood backstory you might have if you ended up in those industries How much credence you should give to this theory, and when it might not be impacting you Why feeling bored and unstimulated in your job might actually be a sign of health   This one might spark some strong opinions, one way or the other, so come leave a comment after you've listened to share your reaction!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: The 8x8x8 Rule … and why we hate it! (March 2024)   Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller (March 2024)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   Side Chat: How to tell if you have career trauma (November 2021)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

You know what I'm tired of?   Neat, tidy stories of success that tie everything in a bow by the end and make life look a little too simple.   To be fair, we've published our fair share of stories like that on this podcast! But this year, we've made a big effort to showcase "normal person" stories that are very much still unfolding–because when it comes to your actual life, the story is never done. There's always a new twist, a new drama, or something else you haven't achieved yet.   Which is why I'm really excited to share my client Sarah's story with you!   Sarah has been through some major highs and lows in the last year, and the plot twists keep coming. Listen in as Sarah and I get into…   Working through her fears that she wasn't capable of making a big career transition How we created a list of non-negotiable needs she must get met in a new job (and how she ended up with a job that checked EVERY box) How she gave the Universe a deadline about finding a job, and the nail-biting process of trusting that it would come through in time The surprise twist that unfolded after she got her ideal job   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how Sarah's journey resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT SARAH   Sarah's life story is a rich blend of unexpected twists and turns. Spending many of her formative years overseas as an expat, she developed a love of diverse cultures and people, which led her to seek beauty in the world around her. From immersing herself in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry to creating one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards that she sold in West Elm, and even working in media & public relations, she's embraced creative and diverse paths.    Sarah's career journey has taken her from department and specialty store settings to clinical environments, where she's witnessed the transformative power of self-care. Still, despite her past roles in various industries, Sarah's true passion lies in helping others discover their inner and outer beauty while embracing their true identity and living wholeheartedly. With an all-in commitment to relinquishing control and allowing her faith in God to guide her, Sarah's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate life's uncertainties. So, to anyone feeling weary and overwhelmed, take heart—Sarah's experiences demonstrate that with hope, courage and openness, remarkable transformations are within reach. Dream BIG.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)   Overcoming fear of literally everything with Mary Cardenas (January 2024)   Getting what you want even when it feels impossible with Kayla Neitzel (February 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Blue Millennial, who is still only just scraping by financially after 10 years in the working world. The hobby that brings her joy is traveling, but she can't afford it very often. She doesn't have the energy to take on a side gig for extra income, and she doesn't want to switch jobs yet again (which never solves her problems, anyway). How can she possibly improve her life under such confining circumstances?   Renee, who works in large organization with a pretty rigid hierarchy. Her boss' boss is rude, condescending, abrasive, and judgmental to almost everyone, Renee included. Except she needs this higher-up to at least kind of like her if she wants to get promoted. How do you build a relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you?   Maddy, who in recent years has worked on developing her intuition and has gotten better at following nudges and signs. But now she's wondering, does she need to act on every nudge? How do you tell which intuitive hits are worth acting on, and what might just be shiny objects you're mistaking for intuition?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR COACHING!   If you're relating a little too hard to this episode – maybe you're burned out and need a change but can't imagine how you'd find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own –well, that's what 1:1 coaching is for!   It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months.   And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.   If that sounds like a massive relief, then let's chat!   We're accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, May 3rd.   We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don't want to get wait-listed.   This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.   We're offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!   Found us after May 3rd? Fill out the form and we'll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back (only a month after our last MFTU episode––surprise!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮   As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!   Today's message felt kind of feisty, but in a great way.  👀   After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you! And don't forget…   ONE MORE WEEK TO TALK TO US ABOUT 1:1 COACHING!   If you're burned out and need a change but can't imagine how you'd find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own … well, that's what 1:1 coaching is for!   It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.   If that sounds like a massive relief, then let's chat!   We're accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until next Friday, May 3!   We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don't want to get wait-listed.   This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.   We're offering both 3-month and 6-months options. We'll walk you through the difference when we have an intro call with you.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!     LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

A few weeks ago, one of Rachel's clients asked a GREAT question (well, series of questions) that was immediately deserving of its own podcast episode. We love when that happens.   When is it okay to NOT have goals? Is it ever acceptable? If so, under what circumstances??   So, listen in as we chat about…   How to figure out if feeling aimless/directionless is actually a problem, or maybe something you should be letting happen (for now) When it's best to set goals and when it's okay to let them slide The difference between goals and intentions How goal-setting ties into masculine/feminine energy …and a lot more!   We also spent a very solid chunk of this episode giving you some major life updates about what's been happening behind the scenes for both of us. 👀   And read on for one more major alert!   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1!   If this episode hits home – maybe you're feeling aimless and need a vision for your life, OR maybe you've got too many goals and no idea which to pursue – then we've got good news for you:   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!   We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for maybe 10 clients this time, and some of those spots are already gone!   This is for people interested in getting started in April or May.   We have two tiers of options when it comes to 1:1 coaching (3 or 6 months), and we can discuss which is best for you in an intro conversation.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel   Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Guilty Thriver, who's 4 months pregnant with her first baby and wants to be a stay at home mom. Her husband makes plenty of money and is happy to support her desire, but she can't get over her guilt for "only" contributing to the family on the domestic front. How can she embrace this decision and fully enjoy a new phase of life?    Sensational Quitter, who had a very traumatic "break up" with a job a couple of years ago. Since then she's had two other jobs and has quit both of them, too! She lives with regret of how she handled herself at the first job, and wonders if she ruined her chance at something great. How can she leave the past behind, break the cycle of crappy jobs, and secure a role that finally feels right?   Skyler, a woman in her 30s who's recently gone through the process of freezing her eggs. She knows her true desire is to meet a man, fall in love, get married, and have biological kids together. But if that doesn't happen, should she plan on becoming a single mother? Or is planning for that somehow going to block her from getting what she truly desires?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Dear Krachel: I quit my job and have huge regrets! I can't go back, so now what? (June 2023)   Bonus! Let's talk about quiet quitting (September 2022)   From quitting with no plan to dream job with Sonya Shen (May 2022)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it's time for another book club episode of the podcast!    Whenever there are five Fridays in a month, we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can't get enough of.   It was WAY overdue for us to dedicate a book club episode to attachment theory, considering how much we've talked about it on the podcast in the last year.    So, this month, we're cracking open Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment And How It Can Help You Find––And Keep––Love.   But wait, there's more!! 😂   We love this topic, but our friend (and fellow coach, and former podcast guest!) Amanda Johnson is OBSESSED with it. She's become our go-to expert on not just the book Attached, but all things attachment theory. So, naturally, we invited her to lead our book club discussion this month!   So, join us for an incredibly education, fascinating, important episode of the podcast! You'll hear us get into …   What attachment theory is, and how it connects to your nervous system––this is so overlooked by a lot of "experts" and couldn't be more important! A thorough breakdown of each of the 4 main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) Plenty of stats and examples (both from the book and our personal lives) of how our attachment style impacts our relationships and day-to-day lives How to heal an insecure attachment style, having healthier relationships, and become more secure   And stayed tuned until the end of the episode for TWO incredibly generous offers from Amanda. 👀   Leave a comment after you've listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.   JOIN AMANDA'S ATTACHED GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE!    As you'll hear if you listen to the end of the episode, Amanda has paired her talent as a coach and energy healer with her passion for healing attachment trauma and created a brand-new group coaching experience!   Join her for an 8-week journey where you'll gather together over Zoom to learn about attachment theory and get curious about how your individual attachment style is impacting your life. Part information sharing, part open discussion & coaching, and part energy work, think of this as a supportive group discovery experience. In each session 1.5 hour long session, you will deeply explore the many facets of attachment and its connection to your energy so you walk away feeling confident in understanding your style and knowing how to recognize when it shows up. You can expect to work with your body, energy and mind to understand and heal how attachment affects your relationships and life.   The group coaching experience begins on April 22! And for all listeners of Clarity on Fire, enjoy a 20% discount (applied automatically) on this page: Heartspark Group Experience: Attachment Theory   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back with another Message from the Universe episode!    We pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!   Annnd we also took a little tangent at the end to discuss Rachel's new obsession with Love Is Blind. 👀   After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Message from the Universe: Trust … and all will be revealed (January 2024)   Message from the Universe: You're free to be yourself (May 2023)   Message from the Universe: Success is yours if you follow the signs (March 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

A while back I was scrolling on Instagram and came across a post by a well-known personal development guru. What I read ENRAGED me.   So much so, in fact, that my ensuing rant lasted for almost an hour – and now you get to hear it on the podcast. 👀😅   Buckle up for this month's brand-new Side Chat, where Kristen and I break down (and take down!) this post, and allllll of the reasons why advice like this—be it well-meaning or not—ends up being incredibly harmful to most people reading it.   We get into…   What the "8+8+8 Rule" is and why it makes NO SENSE for 99.9% of people The difference between advice that's coming from a place of masculine energy vs. feminine energy How to go about finding balance in your daily life that doesn't feel unrealistic and impossible to achieve   You may be expecting a lot of rage (and you'll get it!), but you're probably not expecting to hear how much we CRACKED UP while tearing this terrible advice to pieces. I don't think Kristen and I have ever laughed so hard on any episode, ever!    Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this one resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: How to actually DO feminine energy (June 2021)   Side Chat: What to do when you're tired of being tired (July 2022)   Side Chat: Please care a little less about your career (February 2024)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

I was on the phone recently with my and Kristen's friend Joanna (who's appeared on the podcast a time or two before!), who was telling me about exhausted and demoralized she's been about her career lately.    Joanna's Passion Profile is Collaborator, which means the thing she values above everything else is connection and, well, collaboration. Except she's been trying for 5 years to run a business … by herself.    It became clear as we were talking that her career woes are almost certainly a result of working out of alignment with her Passion Profile for so long.   Before we hung up she said, "If you ever want me to come on the podcast to talk about this, I totally would!" And hey, I'm not one to turn down a good guest!    So, listen in to this month's brand-new episode with a normal person, where Joanna and I get into:    How she got tunnel vision around her career, and blocked out signs that the path she was going down might not be right for her Why having the freedom to whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted day after day – a dream come true for some people – actually made her miserable The difference between career problems and "alignment problems," and how to recognize when you're out of alignment    Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this conversation resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT JOANNA   Joanna Platt is the creator of The Joy of Enough Method, a system that helps high-achievers break out of the cycle of burnout so they can have more "life's good" moments. Joanna coaches high-achievers who are on a never-ending treadmill of obligations and to-dos and burn themselves out again and again. She helps her clients create and implement a Burnout to Balance Blueprint so that they can be present with their people, take care of their health and wellbeing, and be an A-player at work. You can further connect with Joanna through her podcast, The Joy of Enough, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or on Instagram @joanna_platt.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Emotional Constipation with Joanna Platt (April 2018)   A best friend's roundtable on people pleasing with Stacy Campesi & Joanna Platt (August 2019)   The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   Dear Krachel: Will I regret pursuing a career that's not aligned with my Passion Profile? (December 2020)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Pondering in CA, who's worked in corporate marketing for 15 years and dreads going to work every day. She wants to pivot into real estate … but should she be wary of making such a big transition this far into her career?   Val, who will have the opportunity to leave a stressful job and retire – but not for another 5 years. She wants to have a plan for what to do with her life once she reaches that milestone, but how and when does someone start planning for something so far down the road?   Lisa, a textbook Side Hustler who's been contemplating a transition into a wide array of paths, from data analytics, to yoga instructor, to math teacher, to medical doctor, to therapist. Should she pick a direction and run with it, or is there a better way to make this decision?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (June 2018)   Side Chat: How to actually DO feminine energy (June 2021)   Ending up back where you started with Kristen Kalp (June 2021)   Side Chat: The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

If you're looking for a job right now, there's no way it's escaped your notice that it's rough out there.   We keep hearing stories from friends and clients about how the current job market is unlike anything they've ever seen before.    From applying to hundreds of jobs and getting ZERO interviews, to being completely overlooked despite being incredibly qualified, to seeing literally thousands of people apply to a job you're interested in … it's feeling REALLY difficult and demoralizing right now.   Which is why we knew we had to bring our friend and job search coach Emily back on the podcast (for the fourth time!) to get her take on job searching in 2024.    So, listen in as Emily and the two of us dive into …   Why so many SUPER qualified candidates are being overlooked The discrepancy between what the media is reporting – There's a labor shortage! It's so hard to find good employees! –  versus how hard it is for most job seekers to actually get hired How AI and ChatGPT are affecting your chances of being noticed during your job search When to bother applying for jobs on job boards, and when to let them go How to access the "hidden job market" and guarantee more visibility, even for super competitive jobs   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this one resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT EMILY   Emily Liou is a career happiness coach and job search expert at CultiVitae who helps professionals make wildly successful career transitions - even when they don't have all the skills, experience, education, or go-to network. As a former recruiter and HR professional for Fortune 500 Companies and Silicon Valley startups, she knows exactly what allows professionals to stand out, get visible, and get hired. Emily strongly believes life is too short to not wake up happy on Mondays and has been featured as LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices to follow in Career & Job Searching for 2022. As the creator of her ultimate job search course, Happily Hired Formula, Emily not only provides the strategies to make any career transition possible but also coaches them through building a positive self-image to go after their biggest dreams.    Check out her free masterclass training: How to land your dream job with more income and impact ... without applying online and wasting time   Follow her on Instagram @cultivitae   CHECK OUT OUR PAST EPISODES WITH EMILY   All of your job search & career pivot questions answered with Emily Liou (September 2022)   Finding a job with less force, more ease, and amazing results with Emily Liou (February 2022)   A former recruiter tells all (and helps you get hired) with Emily Liou (September 2018)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

It's quite possible you saw the title of this episode and immediately started to sweat. 😅   Our perspective on the whole concept of a career – what it even is, how to have an enjoyable one, what it takes to keep one going – has evolved SO much over the last decade and beyond.    What we believe now versus what we believed when we first started out as career coaches … whew, it's completely different. So much so that we wanted to bring you up to speed with where we stand now, in 2024!   So, hang in there with us as we make a case for why you might need to care a little less about your career. We get into…   Why our absolute obsession with our careers, especially in our 20s, was probably unhealthy Why we, and so many others, fixated on needing our career to be a 10/10 on the fulfillment meter Our take on how much fulfillment you actually need in your career Bolstering the satisfaction you get out of ALL the areas of your life (not just your career)   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this one resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: How career trauma plays out at work (May 2023)   Side Chat: Passion Profiles & The scale of ambition (October 2021)   Side Chat: Problem Transfiguration (November 2019)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

I've loved every minute of every interview with a normal person I've ever had the pleasure to do – there's something so gratifying about getting to share the trials and tribulations that everyday people have overcome, as well as the revelations and breakthroughs they've had (that can hopefully help inspire other people on a similar journey).   But every once in a while a normal person interview comes along that I'm practically itching for you to hear … and that's this one, with my client Kayla!   Kayla and I had a conversation that you're going to deeply relate to AND I predict will give you hope.    Listen in as Kayla and I talk about …   Getting to the bottom of a decade-long pattern of terrible burnout and even more terrible bosses Why understanding her attachment style helped her heal her unhealthy relationship to her career Being convinced that things were never going to work out … and how nice it was to be proven wrong about that, in the end   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how Kayla's journey resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT KAYLA   Kayla is a Thriver through and through (five Passion Profile Quizzes taken over the last 7 years have confirmed this). She's also an INFJ, Highly Sensitive Person, Enneagram Type 2, and a Pisces - she's got a lot going on. Professionally, she works in Human Resources, helping people make informed decisions about important aspects of their lives. She spends her very precious free time either with her husband and their little circus of animals, or out hiking in the Mt. Hood Wilderness and Columbia River Gorge.   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)   Overcoming fear of literally everything with Mary Cardenas (January 2024)   From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Sabrina, who wants to have a better, more trusting relationship with the Universe, but who's struggling with a lot of anxiety. What happens if it's "divine will" that she loses her job or that her relationship ends?   Erin, a woman in her mid-30s who's been single her entire life. She knows she wants a healthy relationship and marriage one day, but she can't bring herself to date. How can she identify – and get over – the mental block she has around dating?   To Bail or Not to Bail, who works at a company that's recently undergone several rounds of layoffs. Should she take this is a sign to focus on finding her dream job, or is it a better idea to get a bridge job for now?   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver (November 2018)   Overcoming fear of literally everything with Mary Cardenas (January 2024)   Dear Krachel: I quit my job and have huge regrets! I can't go back, so now what? (June 2023)   WHITE STORK COFFEE!   As you you've heard by now, Kristen started another business! It's called White Stork Coffee, and it's a coffee & wellness company for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or generally wanting to balance their hormones for optimal health.    She still has a few samples of her soon-to-be-released Fertility Spice Blend available! If you'd like to try it, fill out this form and she'll send you a totally free (shipping also free!) sample.   Plus, get 25% off your first order of coffee here!   And be sure to follow White Stork Coffee on Instagram @whitestorkcoffeeco.    LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back with another Message from the Universe episode … the first in 8 months!   We pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!    As usual, by the end of this episode we were laughing and a little dumbstruck by what happened as we read the cards.    After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR COACHING!   If you're burned out and need a change but can't imagine how you'd find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own … well, that's what 1:1 coaching is for!   It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.    If that sounds like a massive relief, then let's chat!    We're accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, January 26!   We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don't want to get wait-listed.   This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.   We're offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Fill out the application here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!    Found us after January 26? Fill out the form above and we'll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

When I first met Mary, she was at a near-breaking point.    She'd pivoted from one industry to the next, over and over again, and was no closer to career satisfaction.    She was incredibly burned out from a job that expected her to handle more than one person's workload in a day (and where she never, EVER took a lunch break).    And she was scared of everything, even reasonable things––taking her daily lunch, asking for a work-from-home day (at a company where other people worked remotely), setting boundaries around her time.   In this month's brand-new interview with a normal person, Mary and I get into …     Why she ended up so terrified of literally everything How things started to make sense once I told her she was suffering from "vulnerability intolerance" The small shifts she made that helped her go from petrified 24/7 to living a life of ease, peace, and creativity Our shared thoughts about how fear shows up in dating, in particular, and how we both overcome that And SO much more!   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how Mary's journey resonated with you!   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1!   If Mary's journey resonated with you – If you find yourself fearful, stuck, overwhelmed and are SO ready for things to change – then we've got good news:   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!    We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for maybe 10 clients (and some of those spots are already gone!), so act quickly if you think this could be for you.   This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (in January/February).   We have both smaller and larger options for 1:1 coaching, and can talk through which one is best for you.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   MORE ABOUT MARY   Mary Cardenas is a writer, Thriver, and recovering people pleaser. Between turns as a makeup artist and an assistant in LA's film and television industry, Major League Baseball, and higher education philanthropy… Mary continued to find herself at odds with how she wanted to feel- and actually felt in each new role. A few months in, regardless of how different each landscape or location was- she was inevitably frustrated by each new job. Tired of not feeling like her most-favorite-version of herself all of the time, Mary enrolled in coaching. With Rachel's guidance, her work-life balance, creative flow, and her authentic self all finally fell into alignment.   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Surprise! After a 7-month hiatus, we're back today with a brand-new episode of the podcast! 🤩   And wow … a lot can happen in 7 months. So much so that we took almost 90 minutes just to update you on everything that's happened since June of last year.    So, listen in as we get into:   How Rachel's foray into change management went  Rachel's major shift in relationship status (!!!) Kristen starting a new business (?!) And plenty of other life updates   And it's not just the podcast that's back. As of today, we're also opening the doors for a handful of new coaching clients … read on for more info!   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1! If you're …   ✅ Very clear about what you don't want out of your life and career, but know you need to dive a whole lot deeper into what you do want …   ✅ A little nervous about the prospect of massive change (but at this point in your life, you also deeply understand that the only real risk is not changing) … ✅ Looking for individual attention – someone to hold you accountable – and the benefit of substantial coaching expertise focused solely on you, then we've got good news …   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!    We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for maybe 10 clients, so act quickly if you think this could be for you.   This is for people interested in getting started in January or February.   We have both smaller and larger options for 1:1 coaching, and can talk through which one is best for you.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   WHITE STORK COFFEE!   As you heard if you listened to this episode, Kristen started another business! It's called White Stork Coffee, and it's a coffee & wellness company for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or generally wanting to balance their hormones for optimal health.    She's offering the first 100 people who fill out this form a totally free (shipping also free!) sample of her soon-to-be-released Fertility Spice Blend.    Plus, get 25% off your first order of coffee here!   And be sure to follow White Stork Coffee on Instagram @whitestorkcoffeeco.    LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

In case you missed it, last week we announced that we're taking a podcasting hiatus!    If you're new-ish to Clarity on Fire – or have been around for a while but want to introduce new people to us – that gives you an excellent opportunity to catch up on our almost-400 episodes.    Buuuut we also know that's a LOT of content and you might be overwhelmed! 😅 So, we're making it easy for you (or your friends) to know where to start.   Here's where we recommend starting if you're new to Clarity on Fire:   Before you do anything else, take (or re-take!) the Passion Profile Quiz. It's designed to help you pinpoint the intersection between your career and passions in a way that LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE ever talks about.   After that, if you want to dive in to Passion Profiles on a deeper level, sign up for our free on-demand workshop: 3 Steps to Take Your Career from Stuck to Clear, Using Your Passion Profile   Listen to the 10 podcast episodes we list below, in that order!   If you're new, have fun diving in! And if you're a longtime fan, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone who needs a little help getting unstuck and finding direction + fulfillment. ✨   TOP 10 EPISODES FOR MAXIMUM CLARITY   We've got SO MANY podcast episodes, it's hard to pick favorites. But if you're looking for life and career fulfillment and you need to learn the fundamentals of how to get there, in a way that most people aren't going to tell you, then look no further than these 10 episodes:   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)   Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)   Side Chat: Why obsessing over your career doesn't work (March 2022)   Why career coaching has (almost) nothing to do with your career (October 2020)   Side Chat: A deep dive into emotional maturity (February 2023)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   Side Chat: The top questions to ask yourself when job searching, according to Passion Profile (April 2023)   Side Chat: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it's really fear) (June 2019)   Side Chat: How to actually *do* feminine energy (June 2021)   Side Chat: How to work like a woman (in a world that doesn't want you to) (April 2018)   ONE MORE BIG THING   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching!   But we may or may not (we just don't know yet!) be back with another official coaching enrollment later this year.    So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us, you don't wait for us to give you a nudge!    Feel free to fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Yep, you read that subject line right — starting today, we're taking another hiatus from the podcast. 😲   We've been podcasting for 5 years now, with only one significant break (late last year) during that entire run! Honestly, we're impressed with our stamina.   There's a lot that went into our decision to take another hiatus — it's about soooo much more than just podcasting.    So, listen in as we get into:   A magical series of events that led Rachel down a new and interesting path Our very honest feelings about what we want Clarity on Fire to be: A serious business or a fun hobby? Why all the conversations we've had on the podcast about masculine vs. feminine energy persuaded us to make some big changes And, of course, when we expect to return!   We'll still be posting on Instagram occasionally while we're away, so follow us there if you haven't yet!    ONE MORE BIG THING   Even though we won't be podcasting for a while, we will still be coaching!   But, as you'll hear in the episode, we may or may not (we just don't know yet!) be back with another official coaching enrollment later this year.    So, if you're feeling the urge to work with us, you don't wait for us to give you a nudge!    Feel free to fill out the form on this page at any time, and we'll schedule an intro chat to talk about the possibility of coaching.   And if you want to try out a little coaching before making a big commitment, then grab yourself a Power Hour! It's a 75-minute coaching session where we'll laser-focus on whatever issue is keeping you most stuck. Bonus, you can apply the cost of your Power Hour toward future 1:1 coaching!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Special Episode! The inside scoop on Kristen's full-time job (July 2022)   Special Episode! Why Kristen just got a JOB (July 2021)   Side Chat: Permission to do something crazy (August 2022)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

For most of her life, Amanda Johnson excelled at being "the good girl."    She was a stellar student who knew how to play by the rules, whether that was in school, at church, or with friends or family.    She implicitly understood what was acceptable, and what wasn't, so she followed the prescription for a successful life: Go to college, major in something respectable and useful, get a good job, get married, have 2 children, get an MBA, move up the career ladder.   Until one day, almost like coming out of a coma, she said she "woke up in the middle of a life." She'd built an entire life, and wasn't sure how she'd done it, or whether she'd truly chosen any of it consciously.   And then the real work began.   Listen in as Amanda and Rachel get into…   What it means to be living a "good girl" kind of life, and what happened when Amanda decided to be "bad," instead How she started to access her true feelings and opinions again, after a live lived mostly on autopilot Amanda's 180-degree career pivot, and how she exited the corporate world The incredible gifts she quickly developed once she was free to be herself, and how she's using them to help herself and others   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how Amanda's journey resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT AMANDA   Amanda Johnson is your typical high-energy, over-achieving, perfectionist, people pleaser type who, by all accounts, looked great on paper, but wasn't feeling a whole lot of anything for a long time. After years of building a successful career in the marketing world, Amanda had a wake up call in the form of a full blown spiritual awakening and started questioning pretty much every facet of her life. After coaching with Rachel, and working for the past several years toward calling in more authenticity and alignment, Amanda's gifts came online in a big way.    Recently, Amanda made some serious changes to her life, including pivoting away from her corporate life to launch Heartspark, an intuitively based energy work and life purpose coaching business. Amanda is trained in reiki, completed iPEC's coach training program and loves questioning the mysteries of the universe. When Amanda isn't working with clients or chasing her two little boys around, she loves to spend hours talking to her friends and family about signs, dreams and hopeless romantic things, traveling to far off places, reading 1,000 books all at the same time and dipping her toes in the ocean as much as possible (preferably in San Diego!) She's all about living her life with an open heart, and hopes she can inspire you to do the same.    You can find her at heartsparksoul.com and @heartsparksoul on Instagram.   And just for Clarity on Fire listeners, Amanda is offering the first 10 people who book a classic Heartspark Session 20% off (through the end of June, or until all spots are taken, whichever comes first) with code KRACHEL.   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Carley, who's tried several jobs that promise the Thriver lifestyle, but don't fulfill her or allow her to work on her terms. How can she tell if she's turning into a trailblazer who could manage self-employment, or if she's just surpassed her tolerance to work for "self-absorbed nincompoomps?!"    Courntey, who recently took a huge risk by leaving her (very well paid) job for a new opportunity, but now she's 3 months in and has huge regrets. She absolutely cannot go back, so how can she stay focused on her new path despite the fact that she can't stop thinking about her old job?     Eva, whose major ambition is to have a job where she can finish what's expected of her in a couple hours, then have plenty of time left for a life of leisure. Except she keeps self-sabotaging her dreams of ease by poking into new issues, volunteering herself for other people's projects, and generally staying busy when that's the last thing she actually wants! Why does she keep doing this to herself and how can she put a stop to it?    Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Dear Krachel: How can we get both freedom AND stability in our lives & careers? (June 2022)   A minor pivot into a major dream life with normal person V (May 2023)   Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)   Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?   Then today's your day, because we're back with another Message from the Universe episode! ✨👀🔮   We pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!    And we started this episode with a little sermon from Rachel about a very hot, dare we say controversial topic, that you REALLY need to hear. 🔥    After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you!   LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR COACHING!   If you're burned out and need a change but can't imagine how you'd find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own … well, that's what 1:1 coaching is for!   It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don't have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.    If that sounds like a massive relief, then let's chat!    We're accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, May 26!   We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don't want to get wait-listed.   This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.   We're offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.   You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Fill out the application here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!    Found us after May 26? Fill out the form above and we'll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Back in March we hit you with a major episode about our new favorite book, Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy.   On the surface, the book is about parenting. But as we were reading, we couldn't help but notice just how much what we were learning applied to WORK, too.    So, in this brand-new Side Chat we sat down to talk about one pattern, in particular – something that's probably affecting every single person who will hear this episode:   How your childhood wounds, blueprints, and unhealthy patterns play out in your career in adulthood.   Listen in as we chat about…   A refresher on what Attachment Theory is, and why it's super relevant to your career The patterns and connections that most people are missing between childhood history and present-day career issues MANY examples of how our clients have seen their unhealthy patterns play out at work, and how we helped them heal, up-level, and move on   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this one resonated with you!   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1!   If this episode hits a little too close to home – maybe you're starting to suspect that there's a lot more to your career confusion and dissatisfaction than meets the eye – then we've got good news for you:   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!    We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for maybe 10 clients this time, and some of those spots are already gone!   This is for people interested in getting started in May or June.   We've temporarily brought back the option of doing 3 months of coaching, rather than the traditional 6!    You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)   Side Chat: What to do when you're tired of being tired (July 2022)   Side Chat: How to tell if you have career trauma (November 2021)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

A couple of years ago, my client (who we're very mysteriously dubbing) "V" felt quite literally trapped.   The pandemic was still raging and she was working for a company whose workload and hours were so demanding that the only time she went outside every day was for her dog. Otherwise, it was a wake up/work/eat sometimes/work until midnight or later/repeat kind of situation.   She dreamed of a life somewhere abroad – maybe in Europe or Latin America – where she could wake up slowly, meditate for 30 minutes, make a leisurely breakfast, and maybe even take a walk! Where she could take her time on her work, rather than juggling too many projects at once and being hounded by constant meetings.   Maybe after work she'd go to dinner with friends, go take a ceramics class, or have time to date some beautiful men!   It sounds like something out of a movie, and it did to V, too … back then. Except now, V lives in Spain and that daydream is her life. She made it happen in less than a year! And it wasn't nearly as hard as you'd think.    Listen in as we chat about …   Why V thought she needed to leave her industry entirely to start a new life How the shifts she needed to make were actually a LOT smaller than she expected How she overcame a lot of false assumptions and interpretations that had been keeping her stuck What her new life in Spain looks like   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how V's journey resonated with you!   APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1!   There comes a point where you're ready to stop hoping things will change and start knowing they will. You're probably very clear about what you don't want out of your life and career, but know you need to dive a whole lot deeper into what you do want.    You might be a little nervous about the prospect of massive change … but at this point in your life, you deeply understand that the only real risk is not changing. If you want individual attention, someone to hold you accountable, and the benefit of our substantial experience focused solely on you, then we've got good news:   We're CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!    We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let's talk.   We have space for maybe 10 clients, so act quickly if you think this could be for you.   This is for people interested in getting started in May or June.   We've temporarily brought back the option of doing 3 months of coaching, rather than the traditional 6!    You don't have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.   Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page to apply, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.   This month we answered questions from:   Supportive but Struggling, who's been struggling with her mental health while watching close friends move on to new phases of life. How can she be a good friend and support their milestones without bringing more loneliness and sadness on herself?   Priya, a self-admitted over-thinker who's worried that she might be in denial about why she re-downloaded dating apps. Is there an uncomfortable truth she's refusing to see? And how do we even begin to untangle the difference between fearful thoughts and our intuition?   We also got a very interesting update from Ready to Rebel, who wrote to us back in June of 2022 to ask if it was possible to have both freedom and stability in our careers! 👀   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!   WANT TO WORK WITH US 1:1?   It's almost time for our next round of coaching enrollment — that small window, a few times per year, when take on new coaching clients!   We'll be accepting applications starting next Friday, May 12!   You're the right person to work with us if:   🔥 You know that getting a better job (or partner, or more money, or whatever) isn't going to turn you into a brand-new person…   🔥 BUT, you believe that becoming a brand-new version of yourself will get you a better career (or partner, or more money, or whatever).   🔥 And, you're done with figuring things out on your own. If you knew how to solve all of your problems, you'd have done it already!   🔥 AND you want some serious accountability — an expert to guide you through the changes you need to make and make SURE it actually sticks.   If you're nodding along, then check out all the details about 1:1 coaching here, so you're ready when we open enrollment next Friday!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Dear Krachel: How can we get both freedom AND stability in our lives & careers? (June 2022) Side Chat: When to trust (& when NOT to trust) your own thoughts (February 2022) Side Chat: 7 signs that you're in denial (September 2019)   Side Chat: Honing your intuition (& knowing when it's really fear) (June 2019)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

If there's one thing literally everyone has in common, it's the desire for something in your life (maybe many things) to be different.    Humans aren't satisfied (cue Hamilton: I will never be satisfied!! 🎶) by nature. As much as we might resist change, we also deeply crave it.   But we're also not great at making change! We have a lot of assumptions about how to do it, most of which don't actually work.   So, in this month's brand-new interview with an expert, Rachel sits down with Amy Johnson, Ph.D., to talk about how to make big change without having to force anything or exert a ton of willpower.   Listen in as they got into …   How Amy broke free of a lifetime of anxiety and an 8-year struggle with an eating disorder, using an approach that's simple but very powerful Why it's not necessary (or helpful) to rely on our mind/thoughts when trying to change, and what to lean on instead Amy's take on things like intrusive thoughts, beating yourself up, and wishing things could be different than they are And a LOT more!   This was a really interesting and profound conversation. We can't wait for you to hear it!    MORE ABOUT AMY JOHNSON, PH.D.   Amy Johnson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. She is the author of Being Human; The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit; and Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life. Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she's trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.   You can find her at dramyjohnson.com and on Instagram @dr.amy.johnson   LAST DAY FOR $300 OFF THE PASSION PROFILE SHORT COURSE!   We spent the last year renovating and completely updating ALL of the content in the Passion Profile Short Course, and to celebrate we're giving you $300 off – but the sale expires TODAY, Friday the 28th!   No need for a discount code – the price is temporarily lower on our site, through the end of the day! Get the course here.   The PPSC is a GREAT place to start if you're spinning your career wheels. It's designed to help you cut through burnout and start finding direction in less than 1 day!   If you want to ... Stop hemorrhaging energy and learn how to work in a way that feels good and actually works for you, Get to a place where working feels more like living, No longer over-analyze or second-guess your choices, because you're clear on where you're going and how to get there, Have a career that actually meets your deep needs — for flexibility, autonomy, connection, and purpose, ...then you couldn't ask for a better place to begin than the Passion Profile Short Course!   It's about 5 hours of video content + workbook prompts, plus a forum where you can post questions and get answers from us. You can do it at your own pace, once you buy it you have access forever.   There are some VERY cool bonuses, too, including a brand-new one: A big list full of jobs that are ideal for each Passion Profile.   You can check out more details and get the course here!   And if you're a long-time fan of Clarity on Fire, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone in your life who needs career direction — help them save some serious $$$ and get unstuck. Win-win!   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel

A few weeks ago I was on a call with one of my current clients, Danielle, who's actively looking for new jobs so that she can finally get out of a job that's been draining her for a long time.   Like a lot of people in her situation, Danielle is a little worried that she's going to lose sight of what matters – that she'll be perusing job postings and get confused about what makes sense for her and what doesn't, or that she'll end up in an interview and get dazzled by talk, but won't recognize a truly bad fit.   So, to help her stay calm, confident, and focused on what she wants – a job that's going to be a great fit for her Passion Profile, which is Thriver – we came up with a few filter questions she can ask herself as she considers any new possibility.    It was so helpful for her that I decided everyone could use a list like hers … so, that's what Kristen and I came up with!   In this month's brand-new Side Chat, we share the top 3 questions you should ask yourself, according to your Passion Profile, when looking for a new job (or even when you're hoping to improve the job you already have).   Here's a sneak peek of a few of the questions we came up with:   How bought into the mission of this company/role do I feel?  How much of an impact will this job allow me to have? What is going to support my ideal lifestyle? How open is the work culture to new ideas?   Listen in to the episode to find out which Profile the questions above are paired with, and to hear the full list of filter questions!   GET $300 OFF THE PASSION PROFILE SHORT COURSE FOR 1 MORE WEEK!   We spent the last year renovating and completely updating ALL of the content in the Passion Profile Short Course!    It's all shiny and new again, and to celebrate we're giving you $300 off now through next Friday, April 28th. No code needed! The price is already lowered on our site. The PPSC is a GREAT place to start if you're spinning your career wheels. It's designed to help you cut through burnout and start finding direction in less than 1 day!   If you want to ... Stop hemorrhaging energy and learn how to work in a way that feels good and actually works for you, Get to a place where working feels more like living, No longer over-analyze or second-guess your choices, because you're clear on where you're going and how to get there, Have a career that actually meets your deep needs — for flexibility, autonomy, connection, and purpose, ...then you couldn't ask for a better place to begin than the Passion Profile Short Course!   It's about 6 hours of video content + workbook prompts, plus a forum where you can post questions and get answers from us. You can do it at your own pace, once you buy it you have access forever.   There are some VERY cool bonuses, too, including a brand-new one: A big list full of jobs that are ideal for each Passion Profile.   You can check out more details and get the course here!   And if you're a long-time fan of Clarity on Fire, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone in your life who needs career direction — help them save some serious $$$ and get unstuck. Win-win!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)    Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)    Side Chat: Passion Profiles & the Scale of Ambition (October 2021)   Side Chat: The 4 Passion Profiles (December 2018)   LINKS Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel   Top Questions To Ask When Job Searching According to Passion Profile

Just a couple years ago, Austin was working in a job that he always thought he wanted, but turned out to be all wrong for him. Even though he'd been preparing for this job for years, he trusted his gut and ultimately quit.   Since then, Austin's life has been like a choose-your-own-adventure novel: he's lived in a Buddhist monastery, worked as a ranch-hand with cowboys in South Dakota, dug up dinosaur bones in Montana, taken care of stray dogs in Costa Rica, property-sat a retreat center in Wyoming, lived on a farm in Ireland… and that's just a few of his many adventures!   As you might imagine, he's learned a ton about himself through all of these experiences, and they've helped him redefine what an ideal job means for him.    And if you're thinking, "Wow, that sounds so cool! But there's no way I could do that…," Austin will be the first to tell you that his lifestyle is far more accessible than you ever thought possible.   Listen in as we get into…   How he knew when it was time to quit his job, and the fears he had to overcome before quitting The intense self-discovery he's gone through as a result of his many adventures Specifics about HOW he's been able to live such an unconventional lifestyle, and his tips for anyone who's craving an adventure of their own Austin's advice for anyone who's currently feeling trapped in a toxic, unfulfilling job   Come leave a comment after you've listened to share how this episode resonated with you!   MORE ABOUT AUSTIN ROSE    Austin is a twenty-eight-year-old who worked for three years as a police officer before finally being able to accept that it wasn't the right fit, at which point he took the leap and walked away from the stable career he had spent years preparing for. He resigned in September of 2021, and since then has been using a variety of methods to travel the world, connect with new people, dabble in new work, and adventure. Since quitting, Austin has lived in a Buddhist monastery, worked as a ranch-hand with cowboys in South Dakota, dug up dinosaur bones in Montana, taken care of stray dogs in Costa Rica, property-sat a retreat center in Wyoming, lived on a farm in Ireland, and more. To this day, he continues to explore the world and try on new hats, and he's here to tell you that you can do it too.   Links Austin Shared: https://www.workaway.info https://www.couchsurfing.com https://www.volunteerhq.org https://www.volunteerworld.com https://elevationscience.org https://bhavanasociety.org   Contact Austin: [email protected] Instagram: austin_r0     GET $300 OFF THE PASSION PROFILE SHORT COURSE!   We spent the last year renovating and completely updating ALL of the content in the Passion Profile Short Course!    It's all shiny and new again, and to celebrate we're giving you $300 off now through Friday, April 28th. No code needed! The price is already lowered on our site.   The PPSC is a GREAT place to start if you're spinning your career wheels. It's designed to help you cut through burnout and start finding direction in less than 1 day!   If you want to ... Stop hemorrhaging energy and learn how to work in a way that feels good and actually works for you, Get to a place where working feels more like living, No longer over-analyze or second-guess your choices, because you're clear on where you're going and how to get there, Have a career that actually meets your deep needs — for flexibility, autonomy, connection, and purpose, ...then you couldn't ask for a better place to begin than the Passion Profile Short Course!   It's about 6 hours of video content + workbook prompts, plus a forum where you can post questions and get answers from us. You can do it at your own pace, once you buy it you have access forever.   There are some VERY cool bonuses, too, including a brand-new one: A big list full of jobs that are ideal for each Passion Profile.   You can check out more details and get the course here!   And if you're a long-time fan of Clarity on Fire, we'd love it if you forwarded this to someone in your life who needs career direction — help them save some serious $$$ and get unstuck. Win-win!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Side Chat: 6 ways to love (& keep) your job for years and years (May 2022)    Side Chat: 6 MORE ways to have a career you love (January 2023)    Side Chat: Passion Profiles & the Scale of Ambition (October 2021)     LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Check out our YouTube channel