Reality by Rach

In the fourth episode of the third season Rach chats with certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), Holistic Nutritionist, Melanie Samuels. They cover: - Melanie turning her struggles with food into a beautiful relationship with food to heal her body. - Toxic images of 'beauty' in the media. - Mindful eating - Speaking up for yourself and your health. Connect with Rach here: IG: @realitybyrach www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: twitter.com/RealitybyRach

In the third episode of the third season Rach chats with photographer and creative consultant Melissa Coulier. They cover: - Growing up in Nature. - Carving your own path. - Moving away from toxic food and toxic people. - Teaming up with Nutritionist Melanie Samuels to create a wellness community to support you and help you not feel alone. Connect with Rach here: IG: @realitybyrach www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: twitter.com/RealitybyRach

In the second episode of the third season Rach chats with Amanda E. White, LPC a licensed therapist based in Philadelphia. They cover: - Setting Boundaries - Why that's so complicated - How boundaries can be flexible - How to communicate our needs when it comes to our own boundaries They also talk about Amanda's book, 'Not Drinking Tonight' coming out January 4th!

In the first episode of Season 3 Rach shares where she's been and where she's going and how she's trying to face her fears. She also talked about how this past year may have shaped certain decisions we've made and how to honor the commitments we made to ourselves in a time of uncertainty. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In Episode 9 of Season 2 Rach chats with Tyler Babin. A little about Tyler: Tyler Babin is a 27-year-old creative based in Portland, Or. After working alongside entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk in NYC he stepped out on his own and partnered with Adobe for a year-long creative residency, where he was able to stretch his legs creativity and start making content around his own passions; creativity, personal growth, & process. Now he continues to work full time on building a community around his social platforms and hopes to inspire a new generation of creatives around his work. Topics Covered include: - How to reframe our perspectives on Rebuilding. - How to have a healthy relationship with yourself. - How to manage anxiety around posting content on social media. Connect with Tyler here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/babin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler_Babin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-Pc6PNuZIj7nNU39TBsvA?view_as=subscriber Website: https://linktr.ee/Babin001 Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode eight of Season 2 Rach chats with Hope for the Day Policy Director Joel Frieders. Topics covered include: - Suicide Prevention - Proactive Education - Ending the Stigma around talking about our Mental Health Connect with Joel here: Instagram: Hope for the Day Info Links: https://www.hftd.org/ (RESOURCE COMPASS) https://www.hftd.org/find-help @hopefortheday on all social media IG: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeForTheDay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheday Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In Episode seven of Season two Rach catches up with College pal Anthony Rinaldi. The duo talk about the soul searching Anthony's done since graduating, Millenials and Mental Health and Anthony's mission to end the stigma around talking about Men's Health and to raise awareness about this issue with the Movember Foundation. Connect with Anthony Here: https://www.instagram.com/4nthony2inaldi/ Learn more Anthony's Mission to raise awareness about Men's Health and Donate here: https://us.movember.com/mospace/9992125 Movember Website: https://us.movember.com/?home Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode six of Season 2 Rach chats with fellow podcaster Jayme Aills. Jayme who host the podcast, "Grief Unfiltered" like Rachel is a member of the "dead parents club" having sadly lost her Mother to Cancer. In this episode Jayme and Rach have a candid conversation around grief. Topics covered include: - Coping with loss. - How coping with loss affects those around you. - How talking about your grief can help you move forward. Connect with Jayme here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjayyy/ Grief Unfiltered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefunfiltered/ Grief Unfiltered Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-unfiltered/id1494076540 Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In Episode four of Season two Rach chats NY based photographer and videographer Enrico Incarnati. Topics discussed: - How following a creative passion can help your mental health - Why speaking out about our mental is so important - What can be perceived as a weakness could actually end up being our strength Connect with Rico here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rico.incarnati/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVsZhh40QGdd3d4gk_xUOjQ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode 3 of Season 2 Rach chats with personal trainer and United States Air Force Veteran Jamie Byron. Topics covered include: -Having a positive mental outlook -How to deal with and overcome difficult circumstances -How reaching your goals is more mental rather than physical Connect with Jamie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twojamezztrains/ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode 2 of Season 2 Rachel speaks with Woman Warrior founder and sexual abuse survivor Halli Jastaran Faulkner. **Trigger Warning for anyone who has, or may know someone who has experienced sexual assault or abuse.** A little about Halli: Halli Faulkner teaches healing yoga workshops for women who have experienced sexual assault and abuse. As a survivor herself, Halli has spent the last seven years studying how to use the tools of movement, breath, and mantra to help herself heal. Her Woman Warrior workshops use these same tools to create a safe space where students tap into their own innate healing power. Halli first learned about yoga in her high school gym class in upstate New York and has been practicing and learning ever since. In 2014, Halli was trained in Kundalini yoga and she continues to be grateful for the people of color who created yoga and have shared this healing practice. In 2017, Halli started creating Woman Warrior workshops for survivors while going deep into her own process of healing from sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress. Halli has also spent some time in the formal academic world – earning her Master’s degree in education from Loyola Marymount University and her law degree from the George Washington University Law School, then working in education policy for over a decade. Halli is honored to have taught Woman Warrior workshops for sexual assault survivors in cities including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Rochester, New York. And she's grateful to spend her down time at home with her beautiful wife and their baby daughter. Connect with Halli here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallijastaranfaulkner/ Woman Warrior Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioryoga/ Connect with Rachel here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/ Resources: Woman Warrior Workshops: https://womanwarrioryoga.org/workshops Women Warrior Teacher Training: https://womanwarrioryoga.org/teacher-training Healing Resources for Survivors: https://womanwarrioryoga.org/resourcesforhealing Healing the Shame that Binds You: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Shame-Binds-Recovery-Classics/dp/0757303234

In the first Episode of Season 2 Rach talks about the idea of "Rebuilding". She covers how this relates to the unprecedented times We're living in as well as how she is rebuilding from experiencing a break down. I hope this offers some encouragement during these unprecedented times that we can rebuild. Thanks for listening and as always, 'for getting your dose of reality!". Resources: "Brain Lock" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Lock-Twentieth-Anniversary-Obsessive-Compulsive/dp/006256143X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Brain+Lock&qid=1600375325&s=books&sr=1-2 "Lost Connections" by Johann Hari: https://johannhari.com/ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode 27 Rach has an open and candid discussion with voting rights advocate and Community Leader Aerion Abney about race relations in America following the death of George Floyd. I have no doubt you'll find this conversation as eye opening as I did and will take away so many pieces of valuable knowledge that you can take back to your own community and discuss. As always, thank you for listening and for, getting your dose of reality! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/ Connect with Aerion here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atypical_/

In episode 26 Rach chats all things food with Brunch Boys creator Jeremy Jacobowitz! They talk: - Jeremy's food life during quarantine - The New York food scene - And how to adapt in the field of content creation And while this isn't Rach's typical podcast conversation it just goes to show how many facets there are to our personalities and that while we may live with depression and anxiety they are merely a part of our story, not the whole of it. And we are not defined by it. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Jeremy and as always, thanks for listening and for, 'getting your dose of Reality!' Connect with Jeremy here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunchboys/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrunchBoys?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Jeremy's podcast: Monday Night Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-night-pod-wrestlings-war/id1450808822 Brunch Boys Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brunch-boys-brunch-with/id1364197907 onnect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

On episode 25 Rach talks about the importance of breaking the silence around our mental health and some ways we can navigate talking about our mental health with our friends and loved ones. Hope you guys find this helpful and as always, thanks for listening and for getting your, 'dose of reality'!

In episode twenty-four Rach chats with "Too Damn Young" Founder Vivian Nunez for a candid conversation about grief. Topics covered include: - That there is no timeframe for your grief - Your grief does not define you - And ways to cope with your grief As always, thank you for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Vivian Nunez is a NYC-based writer, public speaker, and content creator. She is the founder of Too Damn Young, an online community and resource site for grieving young adults. Vivian writes and creates content that reminds her community that going through hard things, navigating your mental health or your grief, doesn't disqualify you from having a happy life. Vivian has spoken at the United Nations and has been featured by Instagram, and on platforms like Forbes, Mic, and Well+Good. Vivian also hosts a podcast, What Happened After?. Connect with Vivian here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ Too Damn Young website: http://toodamnyoung.com/ A great piece that Vivian wrote about the grieving process for Well +Good: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/dealing-with-grief/ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode twenty-three Rach discusses some ways to walk away from negative self-talk. With a lot of us now having some extra to think it's important to try to focus on what positives you have going on in your life rather than being so hard on yourself! Topics Covered Include: -Stating Positive Affirmations -Meditation -Surrounding Yourself with Those who Build you Up! Hope you guys enjoy! And as always, thank for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode twenty-two Rach goes over how she creates order in chaos during these strange and uncertain times while quarantined during the pandemic. Topics Include: - Having a Game Plan for Your Day (Habit Stacking Plan) - Trying to maintain your regular routine (diet and workout) -How having order can help reduce your anxiety As always, thanks for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Resources: Atomic Habits by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/books Achieve Fitness https://www.instagram.com/achievefitnessboston/?hl=en Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode 21 Rach talks about having a gam plan when it comes to talking to your Therapist. Topics include: -Making a list of what you want to cover in your session -Emailing your Therapist ahead of time so that they have an idea of what you want to discuss -And doing your homework: know your talking points when it's time to talk to your Therapist Hope these tips help in your process of healing and talking about sensitive and at times very difficult topics with your Therapist. As always, thanks for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Connect with Rach here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/

In episode twenty Rach offers some advice on how to survive working from home during this strange time with the Coronavirus pandemic and how to not fall into a depression while going through social distancing. As always, thanks for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Connect with Rach here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/

In episode Nineteen Rach shares her thoughts on not letting your past or your depression define the person you are today or set the tone for your future. Hope you guys enjoy! As always, thank you for listening! Connect with Rach here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/

In episode eighteen Rach offers some some advice on how to feel better if you're struggling with your depression. Topics covered include: not retracting and making sure to get out of the house, building a schedule to stay busy and reaching out to friends, family or organizations for support. As always, thanks for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Resources: Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 Psychology Today- Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Connect with Rach here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/

In episode seventeen Rach opens about the next steps she's taken in the process of treating her mental health and working to feel better. This episode covers going to therapy as well as starting an antidepressant if you feel it is the right thing for you after consulting with your Psychiatrist of PCP. Hope you find this helpful. And as always, thanks for getting your dose of Reality! Connect with Rach here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?ref=bookmarks

In episode 16 Rach chats with Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine doctor who focuses on a whole picture approach to medicine. Topics covered include: -The 'gut brain connection' -Certain foods/ adaptogens that can help aid in calming anxiety -Top foods for good gut health As always, thanks for getting your dose of Reality! Connect with Dr. Cole here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/ Website: https://drwillcole.com/ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach

In episode 15 Rach talks about the importance of taking a Mental Health Day and the importance of a mental recharge in order to be a more efficient and effective employee, member of society and honestly, just a happier person! Hope this episode helps set your New Year in the right direction! As always, thanks so much for listening and for getting your dose of reality! Connect with Rach here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?eid=ARD1B4b8gj1yGr0G6zkFNH28grenQLShhkMihemCx2nlP6DDd-5qjcVzhUuweDk1yzxfwmv9Ce62C9GA Link to CDC Article referenced at the beginning of the episode: https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/tools-resources/workplace-health/mental-health/index.html

Just dropping in for a quick update on what's to come for the RBR podcast in the New Year. Looking forward to sharing more ways to improve our mental health and feel better as we head into 2020! As always, thank you so much for your support and thank you for listening! Connect with me here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/?modal=composer¬if_id=1578257840627780¬if_t=aymt_upsell_tip

In Episode 14 Rach shares her tips and tricks to having a stress free Holiday Season. **Spoiler Alert** It boils down to lowering your expectations and just being in the moment. Odds are not everything will go as planned this Holiday Season but it doesn't mean it has to ruin your Holiday. Hope this episode gets you ready to enjoy the Holidays and bring in a New Year! As always, thanks for getting 'your dose of reality!' Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/ Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode thirteen Rach shares some books she's currently reading that have given her some insight to and helped her to better understand and navigate her anxiety and depression. Hope you find these books as much of a valuable resource as she has! As always, thanks for listening! Connect with Rach Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/ Get Option B here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524732680/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IrW7DbNF06ZD8 Get Grit here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501111116/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_CuW7DbHBNNMHG Get Lost Connections here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632868318/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_1vW7DbSN7S3NF Watch Johann's TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE

In episode 12 Rach opens up about her OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)and shares how she copes with it and how she's working to move past it. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-By-Rach-166195060082313/

In Episode 11 Rach sits down with online Coach and personal trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk, Jordan Syatt. Rachel and Jordan chat about how Jordan got into the fitness industry, how he came into training Gary, how to tackle food anxiety and about Jordan's mini doc where he ate a Big Mac everyday for 30 days. This is such a great and informative conversation and one that is hopefully a start toward healing our relationship with food. Enjoy! Connect with Jordan here: Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/ Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyattFitness Jordan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk-b1KyEL9rovh7zdfw_lg Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In part 2 of their interview Rachel and Julius dive deeper into the work his Non-profit is doing to help change the way we talk about and approach mental health. They also talk about resources someone can use if they're having a tough time as well how to help those in your in your life who may be navigating a difficult time. As always, thanks for listening! To Learn more about Steel Smiling: https://www.steelsmilingpgh.org/ Connect with Julius here: https://www.instagram.com/julboatwright/ Article on the Psychological Benefits of a Shared Experience: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/mind/psychological-benefits-shared-experiences/ Suicide Prevention Help Line: 1-800-273-8255

In episode 9 Rach sits down with Julius Boatwright, founder of mental health Non-Profit Steel Smiling. In part 1 of this 2 part episode Rachel and Julius dive into a deep conversation about the mental field and also throw it back to their time spent together at there on campus job at the University of Pittsburgh. Hope you guys enjoy this conversation and take something of value away. Thanks for listening! To connect with Julius (**link below**) https://www.instagram.com/julboatwright/ To find out more about Steel Smiling (**link below**) https://www.steelsmilingpgh.org/ Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode eight Rachel shares her story about making the decision to start going to therapy. If you're on the fence about going to therapy and think it's something you may want or need in your life please consider, on your own timetable taking that first step of making that first appointment. Hope you guys find this helpful! Thanks for listening! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode seven Rach sits down with her husband to have a candid conversation about about what his experience has been like throughout her grieving process. They also share how they are navigating this experience together. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

On episode 6 Rach takes a moment to share her thoughts on how self-care has become 'insta-grammy', why it's so important to practice self-care and her own self-care routine. Enjoy this short, sweet and self-care tip filled episode! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In Episode 5 Rach talks about building resilience. What does that even mean?? How can you build your resilience?? And shares tips on how to become mentally stronger and more adaptable. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode four things get a little lighter and A LOT more delicious as Rach talks about her how her love of food and learning how to cook has helped her to live a healthier lifestyle and covers how our nutrition could be linked to how we feel mentally. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

In episode three a very sleepy Rachel sips coffee and talks about acknowledging our grief rather than running from it. And also offers some great resources to help you feel less alone in your grief. Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

Guys it's here! Episode two of RBR has arrived. In the second episode I talk about how anxiety became a part of my life and some tactics and techniques I use to help control it rather than having it control me. Thanks for listening! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

First episode of the RBR podcast is here! I share my backstory and dive a little bit into some lessons I've learned in the journey through my grief. Thanks so much for listening! Connect with Rach here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitybyrach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealitybyRach Blog: https://www.realitybyrach.com/

Trailer: RBR Podcast by Rachel Hill