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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementI Hope You Feel Small: The Surprising Upside of Unselfing by Rachel Macy Stafford of Hands Free MamaDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3549:Spending time in nature and reconnecting with cherished childhood places can offer a profound shift in perspective. Rachel Macy Stafford reflects on how revisiting her aunt and uncle’s home after decades helped her rediscover the power of "unselfing," turning attention outward to embrace the beauty of the world beyond personal worries. By zooming out, immersing in nature, and appreciating life's vastness, we can find strength and clarity in unexpected wa...2025-04-0212 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast“How do I connect better with my kids?” [Ep 475] :: Summer of Mentorship Week 1Welcome to week one of the Summer of Mentorship! This summer we are answering your questions with guests from past episodes. We are starting off with an episode from April of 2020 (ep 280) with Rachel Macy Stafford, the founder of Hands Free Mama. Rachel’s Hands Free Mama mentality is all about finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world. And it’s about seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. She shares a realization that she was not connected with her own people. How she was believing a lie that she needed to hide...2024-07-0100 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast"How do I connect better with my kids?" [Ep 475] :: Summer of Mentorship Week 1Welcome to week one of the Summer of Mentorship! This summer we are answering your questions with guests from past episodes. We are starting off with an episode from April of 2020 (ep 280) with Rachel Macy Stafford, the founder of Hands Free Mama.
Rachel’s Hands Free Mama mentality is all about finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world. And it’s about seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction.
She shares a realization that she was not connected with her own people. How she was believing a lie that...2024-07-0135 min
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisLiving authentically in midlife with Rachel Macy StaffordFrom navigating relationships with our teenagers to how we engage with social media, the post-40 years offer many opportunities to rethink old patterns of people-pleasing and live more authentically. In this conversation with author Rachel Macy Stafford, learn how to create a "Soul Shift" that will help you slow down, connect, and live more in line with your deepest values.Episode Links:Find Rachel Macy Stafford Online:Instagram Substack FacebookRachel's website Rachel's Books:Hands-Free MamaSoul ShiftOnly Love TodayLive Love NowBrand Partners:2024-06-1342 min
A Dad's Path#99 - Hands-Free Parenting: A Conversation with Rachel Macy StaffordJoin us on as host Will Braunstein sits down with Rachel Macy Stafford, bestselling author and founder of HandsFreeMama.com. In this heartfelt episode, Rachel shares insights from her latest book, Soul Shift: The Weary Human's Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy.
Learn how small, intentional changes can help you become a more present and compassionate parent, and hear Rachel's practical advice on setting boundaries with technology, managing self-critical thoughts, and fostering open communication with your children.
This episode is packed with wisdom for parents seeking to deepen their connection with...2024-05-2149 min
The Growth Mindset GalEp. 154 How To Shift Your Soul Back To JoyHappy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this week's epsiode, our host Allie Brooke shares her major takeaways from the amazing book "Soul Shift: The Weary Human's Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy" by Rachel Macy Stafford. In this book, there are 8 sections to help you shift your mindset and soul towards joy and love rather than staying in survival mode. Allie discusses how this book helps to remind her and hopefully others that in a mundane world, we can still find joy and magic in the small moments of life. 2024-05-201h 18
Surviving SarahEpisode 302: Rachel Macy Stafford: Letting Go and Getting UnstuckI am so happy to welcome my dear friend, Rachel Macy Stafford, back to the podcast. Rachel is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most compassionate humans I know. You may know her best as the Hands Free Mama. She has joined me on Surviving Sarah on episodes 58. I asked Rachel to join me on the show again because she speaks to often about how to find your authentic self and how to let go and get unstuck. She most recently has written a book on the subject called Soul Shift along with a retreat...2024-03-0539 min
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-ImprovementIf You’ve Got a Cherished Dream Shoved in a Drawer, Please Give it Fresh Air by Rachel Macy Stafford of Hands Free MamaDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3064:Rachel Macy Stafford, writing for HandsFreeMama.com, shares an inspiring message about the power of revisiting and nurturing long-forgotten dreams. At her Soul Shift retreat, a simple yet profound question about life without financial constraints sparked attendees to share their deeply held dreams. This led to an epiphany for Rachel about her own aspirations, particularly around hosting retreats in beautiful locations. Drawing on the insights from her book "Live Love...2024-02-0312 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingThe Best “Worst” Advice on Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Letting Your Kids Fight Their Own BattlesRachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama talks about the best "worst" advice on helping kids learn to help themselvesEpisode 1926: The Best “Worst” Advice on Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Letting Your Kids Fight Their Own BattlesRachel Macy Stafford has one goal: help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today and Live Love Now. Rachel is also a certified special education teacher and inspiring speaker. Millions find solac...2023-10-1311 minOptimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingHow a ‘Wonder Window’ Became My Calm After the Storm by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Coping With an Empty NestRachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama talks about what she learned from her "wonder window"Episode 1886: How a ‘Wonder Window’ Became My Calm After the Storm by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Coping With an Empty NestRachel Macy Stafford has one goal: help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today and Live Love Now. Rachel is also a certified special education teacher and inspiring speaker. Millions find solace and direction in her monthly blog posts...2023-09-0812 min
Pivot with Jenny BlakeSoul Shifts for the Weary with Rachel Macy StaffordToday’s guest, New York Times bestselling author Rachel May Stafford, confided to her friend that the fruits of her successful career were starting to sour. She had become stressed, depleted, and was feeling used—all of it contaminating her joy and sense of purpose. Her friend Shannon replied with a wise reminder, the way only our truest friends can:“Rachel, you’re a mapmaker, not a baggage carrier, not a tour operator, and not a travel agent. You are there to guide and accompany people through their own journey; you are not responsible for carrying...2023-07-3048 min
No More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageSoul Shift with Rachel Macy Stafford | Episode 145We live in an age of an endless and overwhelming amount of information. Whether or not we realize it, it can start to take a toll on us. It can begin to affect our personal well-being and create depletion, exhaustion, impatience, and it can bring out versions of ourselves that we are not very proud of. When this happens, it means that our heart needs a reset. But how do we find the reset button?My friend and guest for this episode, Rachel Macy Stafford, says that we need to start by tapping into what delights our...2023-05-2340 min
The Balance TheoryRachel Macy Stafford on Self-Limiting Beliefs and reclaiming your LifeDo you have negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from achieving the things you want to? Do you want to overcome these and reclaim your life?Rachel Macy Stafford is the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today, and Live Love Now. Her latest book is Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy. Rachel is a certified special education teacher whose personal strategies are universal invitations to embrace life with urgency and cultivate connection despite the di...2023-04-3030 min
WhatFriendsDo: Kitchen ChatsLive from the Maven Space with Rachel Macy StaffordLive from the Maven Space in downtown Indianapolis, Aimee Kandrac reunites with Rachel Macy Stafford, best-selling author of Hands Free Mama, Only Love Today, Soul Shift, and more. Aimee and Rachel discuss the challenge of letting go of routine, especially during times of crisis. They also share touching words of encouragement from friends and neighbors, emphasize the importance of looking after yourself, and destigmatize asking for help. Episode Abridged Transcript Aimee: Welcome to Kitchen Chats. Today we are coming to you live from Maven Space in downtown Indianapolis. I am so honored to have my...2023-04-2040 min