The Rachel Martin Podcast

Rachel continues last week's "calling my shot" thread. After months of thinking, she's decided to add an official fundraising component to Pumpkinman's 20th anniversary. The big declaration: if the community hits the fundraising goal, she'll do a Year 21. Core lesson: accountability is the single greatest accelerator of progress. Whether it's finishing a book, pivoting an event, or chasing any goal, don't go alone.

What happens when you know exactly what you need to do but you keep avoiding it? This week I'm getting real about a two-week avoidance loop on my biggest event goal of the year: doubling 19 years of community impact in a single season. I walk through the FIO Loop live on air, name the fear that's been keeping me stuck, and commit to one specific action to break through. If you've been circling around something big, this episode is your permission to stop hiding your goal and start saying it out loud.Your FIO Move: Write down the goal you've been avoiding. Time block 30 minutes tomorrow to take one step on it. Just one.Grab your copy of The FIO Mindset for the full FIO Loop framework: www.thefiomindset.comJoin the FIO Friday community for weekly fuel: https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

You're losing the day before it starts. This week I caught myself reading emails before my feet hit the floor. Reacting to everyone else's priorities before I'd even figured out mine. In this FIO Friday, I'm talking about the one shift that changes everything: play offense first, respond later. Guard your morning. Control the inputs so you can control the outputs. Your FIO Move: Turn off the alarm, put the phone down, and give yourself 30 minutes of offense before you play defense. Just try it once.Grab The FIO Mindset → www.thefiomindset.comJoin FIO Friday → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

It snowed in Maine this week. In April. And it taught Rachel something she needed to share with you. In this episode, she breaks down one of the most powerful reframes for anyone in the middle of growing something — the difference between "weather" (the bad day, the setback, the doubt) and "season" (the bigger arc you're actually living). Plus your FIO Move for the week.📖 Grab The FIO Mindset: thefiomindset.com📩 Join FIO Friday Newsletter ⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Carol Dweck changed the personal development world with growth mindset. That work is foundational. But there's a gap nobody's talking about: people who believe in growth and still don't start. This episode breaks down the Launching Belief framework from The FIO Mindset and why I think it's the missing piece between believing change is possible and actually committing to YOUR change. Plus your FIO Move for the week.📖 Grab The FIO Mindset: www.thefiomindset.com📩 Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week I hit a wall. I’m building something massive right now — events, partnerships, the kind of vision that wakes you up at 5 AM — and instead of feeling fired up, I felt paralyzed. Every idea collapsed on top of me at once. Classic overwhelm.So I used a 3-step tool I call the O-O-C: Observe, Optimize, Celebrate. It killed the spiral in 90 seconds and gave me my energy back. Today I’m teaching it to you.In this episode:• Why overthinking drains more energy than the hard thing itself• The real story of how I got overwhelmed this week (and what I did about it)• How to run the O-O-C on anything — conversations, decisions, parenting moments, business curveballs• The neuroscience behind why your brain replays hard moments (and how to stop it)• Why the “Celebrate” step is the one everyone skips — and the one that changes everythingYour FIO Move: Run the O-O-C on one thing from this week. Strip the story. Find the fact. Celebrate the courage. Then DM me your Celebrate — I read every one.🎧 Want more mindset fuel?FIO Friday emails → ⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e⁠📖 Want to go deeper? Grab The FIO Mindset — the book that started it all: The FIO Mindset →⁠⁠Home | Mysite 1⁠

In this week’s episode, Rachel shares a simple 3-Step Spring Headspace Reset to help you clear mental clutter, let go of what’s no longer serving you, and move forward with more clarity.Because sometimes the next bold move isn’t adding more — it’s clearing space.🎧 Want more mindset fuel?FIO Friday emails → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e📖 The FIO Mindset →Home | Mysite 1

What if the biggest predictor of success isn’t talent or intelligence—but your ability to see possibility?In this short episode, Rachel shares an insight inspired by personal growth expert Brendon Burchard: highly successful people consistently train their minds to look for opportunity, even in uncertain moments.Rachel challenges you to shift your perspective this week and ask a powerful question:What possibility might exist here that I’m not seeing yet?Because when you start seeing possibility, you start creating momentum.📘 Order Rachel’s book, The FIO Mindset → https://www.thefiomindset.com/Want more mindset fuel?Get Rachel’s FIO Friday emails → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

What do you do when you can’t compete at the level you once did?In this episode, I share the real story behind a state championship — and why the medal wasn’t the most important part.After a crash ended the season, everything shifted. Training stopped. Identity changed. The comeback didn’t begin at the same level it left.It required rebuilding differently.And that’s where most of us struggle.When life changes — injury, transition, role shifts, setbacks — ego wants control. Ego says it only counts if it looks the same. Ego says smaller means failure.But rebuilding at a different level isn’t a downgrade.It’s a relaunch.In this episode, we talk about:• Limiting belief → Growth belief → Launching belief• Why belief shapes behavior• How momentum builds quietly• And how to rebuild without letting ego drive the carIf you’re in a rebuild season, this one’s for you.Follow the show for weekly mindset fuel — and share this with someone who needs permission to relaunch.

You’re not failing.You’re not stuck.You’re not behind.You might just be in the middle.In this episode of FIO Friday, Rachel shares what it feels like to be in a quieter, recalibrating season — healing old wounds, navigating new roles, and wondering if slowing down means losing your edge.It doesn’t.You’ll learn:• Why the middle is where real capacity is built• The difference between speed and steadiness• How to walk toward what needs attention instead of rushing past it• Why this season may be strengthening you more than you realizeIf you’ve built your life on being strong, capable, and fast-moving — but feel something shifting — this episode will remind you:You are not behind.You are being built.And you can figure this out.Use this order in show notes:Want more mindset fuel?Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox →https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Get the book The FIO Mindset →https://www.thefiomindset.comWant more mindset fuel? Join the FIO Friday newsletter →https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37eMost people think momentum starts with motivation.It doesn’t.It starts with a decision — often one you make before you feel ready.In this week’s FIO Friday episode, Rachel shares how a speaking opportunity she said yes to just a week ago, her first-ever book signing, and a week of unexpected momentum all came from one simple choice: moving before certainty.If you’ve been waiting for clarity, confidence, or the perfect plan, this episode will help you reset.Because clarity follows action.Confidence follows action.Momentum follows action.Not before — after.This episode will challenge you to create your own one-week yes and take one small step toward the thing you’ve been avoiding.Your future isn’t built in someday moments.It’s built in the ordinary weeks when you decide to move.

📘 Want the full FIO framework?The FIO Mindset goes deeper into how to move forward—even in the messy middle.👉 Order the book on Amazon:💛 Get FIO Friday delivered to your inboxWeekly mindset fuel + one simple action to keep you moving.👉 Join here:https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37eThis episode is about navigating the beautiful messy middle—when life is full, nothing is wrong, and you’re figuring it out as you go. A real-time conversation about prioritizing, letting go of urgency, and choosing intention over perfection.

📘 My book The FIO Mindset is officially out in the world.If you’re navigating fear, momentum, or the next version of yourself, this episode is the heartbeat behind the book.👉 Order The FIO Mindset on Amazon:https://a.co/d/gpyQCxKAfter book launch week ended and the noise quieted, fear showed up again—for me.Not the loud, dramatic kind.The subtle kind that asks different questions:Can you sustain this?Can you keep showing up at this level?Are you really ready for what comes next?In this FIO Friday episode, I share what happens when fear returns after you’ve already been brave—and why that doesn’t mean you failed.You’ll hear:Why recurring fear is a sign of growth, not weaknessHow fear evolves as responsibility and visibility increaseThe one question that stops fear from quietly deciding your futureHow to take action even when fear stays in the roomFear doesn’t disappear when you grow.It just changes its questions.Your FIO Move of the Week:What’s something you’ve already done once—but fear is asking you to do again at a higher level?💛 Get FIO Friday emails delivered straight to your inboxWeekly mindset fuel, real-life stories, and one simple action to keep moving forward:https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37eIf this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message right now.Until next week—keep pushing and keep figuring it out.

She was crying at the top of the mountain, terrified she was going to fall again — and minutes later, she was racing down a ski racecourse after shattering her leg 2 years ago.In this FIO Friday episode, Rachel shares the emotional and powerful story of her daughter Hazel’s return to ski racing after a devastating injury — and the exact mindset shift that helped her face fear, take action, and finish strong.In the middle of book launch week, Rachel connects Hazel’s courage to The FIO Loop from The FIO Mindset, revealing a truth we all need to hear:Fear doesn’t disappear before action.It transforms because of it.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• Why fear is not a stop sign, but a signal• How to move forward without confidence• The identity shift that happens when you finish what you start• A simple FIO Move you can use this week to face your own fearIf you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this episode is your reminder:You don’t need to be fearless.You just need to go anyway.📘 Grab Your Copy of The FIO MindsetReady to go deeper and apply this work to your own life?👉 Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/1BZ87SR

Tonight, my daughter is stepping back into a ski race for the first time in two years — after a crash that shattered her tib/fib. As I record this, we don’t know how it will go. There’s no result yet. No ending to report. Just the choice to step back into the gate.In this FIO Friday, I share a lesson that’s stayed with me since I first heard it — that life comes down to what we focus on, what we decide it means, and what we do next.This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of something right now — before the conversation, before the risk, before you know how it turns out.You don’t need certainty to move.Sometimes you just need willingness.I wrote a book! Pre-ordering now and during launch week(January 13-19) is the most meaningful way to support this book—thank you for being part of the beginning!!Pre-order The FIO Mindset here:HARDCOVER: https://amzn.to/4pStDDaPAPERBACK: https://amzn.to/4seOaUbIf this resonates, I hope you’ll share it—especially if someone in your world could use a little encouragement to keep going Thank you for being part of this journey and for believing in forward motion.

As we enter a new year, this episode is a gentle reminder that time matters.I share why I treat every day like New Year’s Day, why I don’t do traditional resolutions, and a simple 3-minute reset you can do this weekend to get intentional with how you’re living your time.If this resonates, I also invite you to preorder my book, The FIO Mindset—written for people who want to live with purpose, not pressure.https://a.co/d/803FvsL

What if the most important thing you do for 2026… is something you start this week?In this special end-of-year FIO Friday episode, Rachel walks you through a simple but powerful 3-step loop to stop waiting, stop overthinking, and start behaving like the version of you that already knows where you’re going.You’ll learn:Why your future self is built in quiet weeks, not big momentsThe one question your 2026 self wishes you’d ask todayHow to create confidence and momentum through one aligned actionThis episode is for you if you’re standing at a starting line, feeling the pull toward more—but not wanting to wait another year to begin.🎧 Listen now and take one small step that changes everything.PREORDER HERE: ⁠The FIO Mindset: Martin, Rachel: 9798993063041: Amazon.com: Books⁠👉 Get more mindset fuel delivered straight to your inbox:⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

What if the only real way to lose… was to quit?In this FIO Friday episode, Rachel Martin celebrates a major milestone—the official pre-order launch of her debut book, The FIO Mindset: Figure It Out—and shares the principle that carried her across the finish line after five years of writing, pivoting, and figuring it out as she went.This episode is a reminder that momentum doesn’t come from motivation—it comes from action. That progress isn’t linear. And that pivoting isn’t failure—it’s wisdom in motion.Perfect listening as the year winds down and a new one begins, this message invites listeners to recommit to the projects, dreams, and ideas they’re not done with yet—and to stay in the game long enough to see what’s possible.PREORDER HERE: The FIO Mindset: Martin, Rachel: 9798993063041: Amazon.com: Books👉 Get more mindset fuel delivered straight to your inbox:https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Last week, FIO Friday went quiet for a powerful reason. Rachel spent the entire week at the hospital and witnessed the birth of her identical twin granddaughters, Stella and Ariana, on December 5, 2025. In this episode, she shares the perspective shift that followed: sometimes the “pause” isn’t a detour from the work—it is the work. Listeners will leave with a simple FIO Move to trade pressure for clarity and take one small action in the next 24 hours that builds real momentum.👉 Want more mindset fuel? Get FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → ⁠⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week, Rachel explores the kind of life season most people overlook—the quiet, meaningful fullness that signals personal expansion. Instead of stress or overload, this fullness reflects widening capacity, deepening purpose, and identity growth happening in real time.Drawing from the post-Thanksgiving pause and the new roles unfolding in her own life, Rachel shares how fullness can serve as a clue that you’re already evolving into someone new.Listeners are invited to reflect on their own full seasons and recognize the expansion within them.👉 Get more mindset fuel: ⁠thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week, Rachel shares the truth about the hardest kind of grit—the grit you need when you’re working on a goal with no deadline, no accountability, and no built-in pressure.From the final, messy, stubborn round of book edits…to teaching herself everything a full publishing house normally does…to celebrating the victory alone in the sauna—This is the story of becoming the kind of person who finishes things because they matter to YOU.If you’re building something with no finish line… if you’ve been quietly delaying your own dreams… or if you’re ready to trust yourself again, this episode will hit home.✨ FIO Move of the Week:Pick one no-deadline goal → give it a real finish line → spend 10 minutes today taking the next step.👉 Get more mindset fuel delivered right to your inbox on Friday! ⁠⁠thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

In this week’s FIO Friday, Rachel pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to be in the final stretch of finishing her book while life is beautifully, wildly full. With twin grandbabies on the way, a daughter recovering from unexpected surgery, and a closet that looks like a winter gear explosion… she’s still pushing forward, still showing up, and still choosing to finish strong.This episode is your reminder that the final stretch feels harder because you care — because you’re becoming someone new while completing something big. Rachel shares three powerful mindset shifts that will help you move through your own full season with clarity, grit, and grace.If you’ve ever been close to a finish line and felt like everything suddenly got heavier, this one is for you.👉 Get more mindset fuel delivered right to your inbox on Friday! ⁠thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week tested everything—patience, perspective, and control.Rachel shares a real-life story about her daughter's arm surgery, the tough mid-surgery decision to stop, and the emotional moment that followed—when they both sat in tears and reminded themselves: we can only control the controllables.If you’re walking through something that didn’t go the way you hoped, this episode will help you focus on what you can control—and remind you that you’ve done hard things before, and you can do them again.💥 FIO Move of the Week:Take 3 minutes and ask yourself: “When have I figured something like this out before?”Because remembering what you’ve already overcome gives you the courage to face what’s next.—Listen now, reflect, and keep figuring it out. 💛

It’s Halloween, but Rachel’s already putting up her Christmas tree — and she’s not sorry about it. In this short and powerful FIO Friday, Rachel shares a simple truth that could change how you show up this season: joy isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you create.Learn how to tune out the noise, lean into what makes you come alive, and give yourself permission to choose joy right now.🎧 Listen now and make joy your responsibility — starting today.If this episode hit home, you’ll love the FIO Friday email — it’s where we go deeper every week with one powerful mindset shift, one real-life story, and one move you can make right now. Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → ⁠⁠⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e⁠⁠

What if you stopped doing all the things and only did the things that actually moved your life forward?In this week’s Midweek Move, Rachel shares a simple 5-word mantra that’s completely transformed her focus, energy, and productivity:“Only take needle-moving actions.”Recorded straight from the sauna (because when the idea hits, you figure it out), this episode will help you:Recognize what truly drives results vs. what just keeps you busyReclaim your time and attention from distractionsCreate a “heck yes” filter for every decision you makeIf you’ve been juggling too much or feeling like your to-do list runs your life, this message is for you.💌 Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → ⁠⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e⁠⁠

You don’t need more time.You don’t need another plan.You just need to decide and go.In this week’s FIO Friday, Rachel shares the real story of what finally got her to start this podcast — after years of waiting for the perfect moment.It wasn’t a new strategy or a better plan.It was one simple shift: trust yourself faster.This episode will help you:✅ Break free from the overthinking loop✅ Rebuild trust in your decisions✅ Learn the three “Decide and Go” mindset shifts that create instant momentumBecause clarity doesn’t come before you move — it comes because you move.🎧 Listen now and take your 10-minute FIO Move of the Week:Pick one decision you’ve been circling.Make it. Take action within ten minutes.Say it out loud: “I decide and go.”You’re not behind. You’re right on time.Keep pushing — and keep figuring it out.You’re not just a listener—you’re someone who figures it out.Step into that identity every week at FIO Friday →https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

“Work expands to the time you give it.” – Parkinson’s LawThis week on FIO Friday, we’re flipping your relationship with time.I just binged Time Is a Tool by Dr. Benjamin Hardy (and like all of his books—10x Is Easier Than 2x, Be Your Future Self Now, The Gap and The Gain, Who Not How—this one cracked something open). It forced me to stop playing safe with my goals and start thinking like a visionary.🧠 Here's the shift:I moved a two-year goal up to one year—and that one decision changed how I think, who I have to become, and what I'm willing to do now. Because when you create urgency, excuses collapse and innovation expands. 🔥💥 Your FIO Move of the Week:Take one thing you’ve been putting off—and give it a bold new deadline. Not someday. Now.👇 Listen now and see how this shift can transform your week.📨 Get your weekly dose of courage, clarity, and fire — join the FIO Friday email list:https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e🎧 Listen to Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s full Time Is a Tool audiobook free on podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-is-a-tool-audiobook/id1841966202

Hey there, it’s Rachel — and today’s Midweek Move is all about regaining your power when life feels off-track.You can’t lead what you don’t see. Most of us react to what’s wrong instead of leading ourselves toward what’s right. In this episode, I’ll show you how to shift your focus, spot the opportunity inside the obstacle, and turn frustration into forward motion.This isn’t about pretending things are fine — it’s about seeing differently so you can lead differently.🎧 Tune in and let’s get your clarity, confidence, and calm back online.👉 Get more mindset fuel: thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

“The success of any organization comes down to the mindset of the leader.”That quote has stuck with Rachel for decades — because it’s not just about business.It’s about life.You are the leader of your own life experience.And the way you think in the storm determines everything that follows.In this episode, Rachel unpacks how optimism isn’t a mood — it’s a strategy.You’ll learn how to:✅ Reframe frustration into opportunity.✅ Lead yourself (and others) through unexpected challenges.✅ Shift your perspective so you can see possibilities instead of problems.Through stories from Pumpkinman and The Luna Run, Rachel reveals how rain-soaked race days and surprise storms taught her the truth about optimism: it’s not pretending everything’s fine — it’s asking, “What might this be showing me?”If you’re ready to stop reacting to what happens and start leading yourself through it, this episode will show you how.🎧 Press play — and learn how optimism can become your most powerful strategy for growth, leadership, and life.Want more mindset fuel?Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → ⁠⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Hey, it’s Rachel — and welcome to your Midweek Move.This one’s for anyone whose week didn’t go as planned… and needs a reminder that the mess might be the best part.I’m taking you back to the 2023 Luna Run — an event I poured my heart into. Everything was ready. And then… the skies opened up.Rain. Wind. Chaos.It should’ve been a disaster.But instead? It turned into one of the most unforgettable moments we’ve ever had — complete with a double rainbow that reminded me why I do this work in the first place.Optimism isn’t ignoring the storm — it’s choosing to ask what it might be showing you.This episode is about that choice. And how, when things fall apart, they might just be falling into something better.☔️ Ready for a mindset flip? Press play.Join my free weekly newsletter, FIO Friday — where every week I share a quick story, bold challenge, and tools to help you stop waiting and start figuring it out.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → ⁠https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

What if the moment you’ve been waiting for doesn’t show up until after you say yes?In this episode, I’m telling the story of how I ran the Boston Marathon as my very first road race — with no structured training, no plan, and no clue what I was doing.But I said yes anyway.And that one decision taught me everything I now teach inside the FIO Mindset.If you're waiting to feel more ready, this is the episode that’ll call you forward.Because confidence doesn’t come before the move.It comes because of it.Join my FIO Friday newsletter delivered right to your inbox every Friday!https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Hey there, it’s Rachel, just popping in with your midweek move. Today, I want to give you a tool that can change the way you face challenges: borrowing energy from your future self. Here’s what I mean—picture yourself at the end of the week, celebrating the fact that you did the thing you’ve been putting off. Feel the momentum, the pride, the sense of accomplishment—and then bring that energy back to today. Use it to fuel the step you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’s a big leap or a small move, that action creates belief. So instead of waiting, borrow from the victory that’s already yours.CTA:If this message lit a spark for you, don’t let it stop here. Join my FIO Friday newsletter, where every week I share bold moves, mindset flips, and behind-the-scenes stories to keep you moving forward. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s designed to keep your momentum alive.

Hey there, it’s Rachel — and this week on FIO Friday, I’m sharing a story about two of my favorite words: Keep Pushing.It’s about a moment during the Race Across America where I was completely drained — physically, emotionally, mentally. I was the navigator, running on an hour of sleep, questioning if I even belonged there. And then… Brad texted me two words that snapped me back into myself:“Keep pushing.”This episode isn’t about hustle. It’s about heart.It’s about what you do when you’re not sure you can keep going — and why you must.Whether you’re sprinting toward a finish line or just trying to keep the dream alive on a random Tuesday morning, this one’s for you.🧡 You don’t have to go faster. You just have to not quit.

Hey there, it’s Rachel and it is Wednesday—so you know what that means: time for your Midweek Move.Today’s move is all about a tiny but powerful shift I call flipping the script. The thoughts you repeat to yourself shape your belief system, and your belief system shapes your actions. If you’ve felt yourself stalling out since Monday, it’s not because you can’t—it’s because of the story you’re telling yourself.So here’s the reset:“I’m too far behind” → “I’m learning and moving forward.”“I don’t have the skills” → “I can figure it out.”Your Midweek Move: find the one thought that’s been holding you back this week and flip it into a belief that fuels you.👉 Want more bold weekly mindset shifts you can actually use? Sign up for my FIO Friday Newsletter—it’s where I share personal stories, action steps, and behind-the-scenes lessons to help you figure it out and keep moving forward.Sign up here: Subscribe to FIO Friday!

Hey there, it’s Rachel and welcome to your Monday Motivation. Today we’re diving into beliefs—the invisible forces that shape the quality of your life. But here’s the truth: not all beliefs are created equal.We’ll explore limiting beliefs (the chains that whisper you’re not enough), inherited beliefs (the ones handed down by parents, teachers, or even a single offhand comment years ago), empowering beliefs (the rocket fuel that tells you I can figure it out), and finally—a new category I introduce in my book The FIO Mindset: Launching Beliefs.A launching belief doesn’t require proof. It’s the spark you borrow in the moment to move forward. It’s how I signed up for the Boston Marathon before ever running a road race. I didn’t have confidence yet—I had a launching belief.This Monday, I challenge you: don’t wait for confidence. Don’t wait for proof. Name the one thing you’ve been circling around, shrink it down to a bold first step, and take it today. Remember—confidence isn’t the prerequisite, it’s the receipt. Belief is built in motion.💬 What’s your launching belief move today? Share it with me on social—I’d love to celebrate it with you.👉 If this episode sparked something for you, hit follow, and share it with someone you know who’s sitting on their potential. Remind them: you cannot fail if you don’t quit.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week was WILD. I got bit by a scorpion in Georgia (yup, actual scorpion), cheered for 8 hours straight at Runningman in my Sneex, and told Sara Blakely about my book—and she asked where to buy it. 😳🔥In this FIO Friday episode, I’m unpacking the mindset behind it all:How you do anything is how you do everything.From Pumpkinman finish lines to Runningman breakthroughs, from soaking-wet volunteers to finish line hugs—this one’s a story of belief, grit, and showing up even when life stings (literally).💥 Finish strong. Cheer louder.Take the step, even with the sting.And keep FIO’ing your way forward.🎧 Let’s go.Want more mindset fuel?Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox →https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week’s Midweek Move is all about standards. The tiny choices—whether you pick up the piece of trash on the ground, finish what you start, or give your best to a small task—become the blueprint for how you live your life.I share where I first heard this quote (yep, a Jesse Itzler moment during COVID), how it stuck with me, and why your standards are really your baseline identity. The real question is:👉 What standards are you setting for yourself?👉 What do you want your kids, friends, and teammates to see about how you show up?It’s been a whirlwind two weeks with Pumpkinman followed by Runningman, and I’ll unpack all of that in Friday’s FIO Friday episode. But today, I want you to journal on this: What are the standards I want for my life?Because when you raise your standards, you raise your life.✨ Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Recorded at 6:10 AM from inside a rental truck in Rome, Georgia, Rachel takes you from the finish lines of Pumpkinman to the start lines of Runningman. This episode dives into why finish lines prove who you are, start lines reveal who you’re becoming, and how belief isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build when you show up. If you’ve been avoiding your own start line, this is your reminder to step forward, even before you feel ready. Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Hey everyone, it’s Rachel, and welcome to your Midweek Move! What a week—it’s been all about recovering from Pumpkinman, but there’s no long pause here. Tomorrow I’m headed to Rome, Georgia, for the third annual Runningman Festival. Picture this: an eight-hour one-mile loop, the world’s biggest sauna, cold plunges, music, breakout sessions, and me on the track high-fiving and cheering for hours.So today’s message couldn’t be clearer: you need to stack your wins. Wins don’t have to be massive to matter. They’re built one on top of another—tiny steps, small victories, the choices you make every day. Each loop at Runningman is one more win. Each action in your own life is another layer of belief and confidence.This week, I want you to look back at your own wins—big or small—and celebrate them. Because confidence isn’t built in leaps, it’s built in layers. Where focus goes, energy flows. Focus on what you’ve done, stack it up, and watch your belief grow.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

It’s the morning after the Super Bowl of my year—Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival—and I’m reflecting on everything this weekend brought: record numbers, flawless triathlon weather (no fog delay for once!), and a rainy but unforgettable running festival where belief and grit carried us all.In today’s Monday Motivation, I share what this weekend reminded me: you can’t control the weather, or most of what life throws at you—but you can control your response, your energy, and the way you lead others through it.I also give you a peek at my next stop—Runningman in Georgia—where I’ll be trading race director duties for cheering, volunteering, and a full dose of Ted Lasso “believe in believe” energy.Your takeaway for this week: control the controllables. Respond with intention. Take the next best step. Keep showing up with energy you’re proud of.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Hey everyone—it’s Rachel, and this is your FIO Friday coming to you live from my closet on race week.Today’s episode is short, real, and straight from the fire. It’s Pumpkinman weekend—my biggest event of the year—and I’ve been running this race behind the scenes all week long. Now it’s go time.In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to prepare for something big by zooming out, getting that 30,000-foot “drone view,” and mentally walking through every step before it happens.I talk about:How I prep for race week (and how you can apply the same mindset to your goals)What it means to believe in believeWhy the win isn’t in the plan—it’s in the showing upWhether you’re at Pumpkinman this weekend or working on your own quiet project behind the scenes, I hope this message gives you the energy to trust the work, believe in yourself, and keep showing up—even when it’s hard.You can’t lose if you don’t quit.Let’s go.

It’s race week here in Maine—the tents are going up, the venue is transforming, and my Notes app is officially four swipes long. 🏃‍♀️📋In this Midweek Move, I’m sharing how I use my first things first motto to stay grounded in the busiest week of the year. Race week is full of moving parts, last-minute to-dos, and unpredictable curveballs—but step by step, piece by piece, it always comes together.This isn’t just about triathlons or running festivals—it’s about life. Progress doesn’t come from staring at the whole course map. It comes from asking: What has to happen right now?Your challenge: what’s your race-week move? What’s the one thing you’ve been putting off that, if you did it today, would move you closer to your finish line—whether that’s a goal, a project, or even your first Pumpkinman this weekend?✨ Remember: you don’t need more time, you need to figure it out. Let’s cross this finish line together.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

It’s Labor Day and race week—my version of the Super Bowl! In this Monday Motivation, I’m sharing the energy, excitement, and belief that fuel the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival. Just like I believe in every one of our athletes, I want you to believe in believe this week.Whether you’ve already taken a bold first step toward your dream or you’re still waiting on the starting line, today’s the day to take that next stride. Think of this week as your own race week—prep, show up, and give it everything you’ve got.I’ll see you at the start line, the finish line, and every step in between. Let’s make this week one to remember.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

It’s the end of August, and I’m heading straight into my biggest weekend of the year—the Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival here in South Berwick, Maine. But before the chaos of early mornings, logistics, and cheering on a thousand athletes, I want to invite you to rethink your weekend.What if your Saturday morning coffee wasn’t just recovery time, but your personal runway to launch a dream? In this episode, I share how The FIO Mindset—a book that started at my kitchen table between loads of laundry—came to life one chapter at a time.You don’t need more time. You don’t need a perfect moment. You just need to start where you are—with ten minutes, one sticky note, or one bold move.Because the right time is rarely calm and quiet—it’s usually messy, busy, and exactly when your future needs you to show up.So let’s make this weekend the one where you stop waiting and start.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

We’ve all heard the phrase: “Good things come to those who wait.” But here’s the problem—it’s a lie that keeps too many people stuck, waiting for the perfect Monday, the perfect New Year, or the perfect moment that never comes.In this Midweek Move, Rachel flips that old saying on its head and reminds you that momentum doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from action. Whether it’s a five-minute walk, lifting a single weight, or making that one call you’ve been putting off, small steps are what create the big shifts.This week, your challenge is simple: choose one thing you’ve been waiting on, and take action today. No more waiting. No more “someday.” Just movement.Because the good things? They don’t come to those who wait.They come to those who do.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This week tested every ounce of my Figure It Out mindset.Medical things, party hosting, and my biggest race of the year — all colliding at once.In this raw and real episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic weeks of my year and share how I stopped the spiral before it swallowed me. I walk you through:The exact question I asked myself to stay in motionHow I removed emotion from the chaosMy daily “catastrophe filter” (yes, it’s a thing)Why controlling the controllables saved meAnd how you can flip overwhelm into calm clarity — even when your face hurts and your inbox is exploding.If you’ve ever felt like everything hit at once — this episode is for you.🎧 Plus: I share my simple 3-part FIO Filter that helps me move forward no matter what.This one’s not about doing more.It’s about doing what matters — with clear eyes and a steady hand.Keep pushing. Keep figuring it out. 💥Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

It’s Wednesday, August 20st, and Rachel is popping in with the midweek motivation you didn’t know you needed.When life feels like it’s moving at 100 mph—events, deadlines, sinus infections (yep), parties, and all the things—this one simple strategy can keep you grounded and making progress: time chunking.In this short but powerful episode, Rachel shares how to silence distractions, focus your energy, and control the controllables—especially when the chaos is real and the to-do list is a mile long.🎯 You’ll walk away with one clear move:Lock in for 15 focused minutes. Do what matters. Let the rest wait.Got a bold move of your own this week? DM Rachel or reply to this episode—she wants to hear how you’re figuring it out.Let’s finish this week strong.Keep pushing. Keep figuring it out. 💥Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

This Monday Motivation isn’t a pep talk—it’s a power move.If you’ve been overthinking, hesitating, or waiting for the “right time,” this is your sign to stop planning and start moving. In this episode, I share the simplest tool that has flipped stuck days into momentum-fueled wins: the 10-minute timer.You’ll learn:⚡ Why readiness is a byproduct, not a prerequisite⚡ How to use the 10-Minute Sprint to unlock focus and clarity⚡ The FIO Flip that turns anxiety into action—instantly⚡ And why confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes because of itSet the timer. Make the move. Then message me the word “DONE.”That’s the FIO Mindset.Keep pushing and keep figuring it out!Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Whether it’s the hill you’re running or the one life throws at you, the win isn’t about how you got to the top — it’s that you got there.In this FIO Friday, I share a real-life run where fear started whispering all the usual suspects: You’re slowing down… You’re not strong enough… Who are you to think you can do this again?Instead of letting it freeze me, I used my Flip It Method from The FIO Mindset:Name it — acknowledge the fear for what it is.Claim it — decide you’re in charge, not the fear.Flip it — turn that fear into fuel for forward motion.You’ll hear how pivoting midway is pivotal, why failure is just data, and how to give yourself permission to change the route while staying committed to the destination.Your bold move this week? Find your hill, run the Flip It Method through it, and make it to the top your way.Because you don’t need more time.You just need to figure it out.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e

Midweek motivation coming at you from Rachel Martin, here to remind you that the fastest way to the top of your hill—literal or metaphorical—is to stop fearing failure and start chasing it. Inspired by Sarah Blakely’s kitchen table tradition, we flip the script on what “failure” means. You’ll learn why failure is data, how it fuels the FIO Mindset, and why embracing it speeds up your success. Whether you’re running up a monster hill or tackling a big life goal, this quick hit will get you moving, believing, and figuring it out along the way.Want more mindset fuel? Get my FIO Friday emails straight to your inbox → https://thefiomindset.kit.com/d33acbd37e