In this transformative episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly Siegel sits down with the remarkable Rachel Luna, a certified master coach, international speaker, and bestselling author. Rachel shares her powerful journey of overcoming immense personal challenges, including losing her parents to AIDS, battling alcoholism and depression, and surviving triple-negative breast cancer. Through her experiences, Rachel has emerged as a beacon of strength and authenticity, with a mission to help others live freely and unapologetically.


Key Topics Discussed

1. Introduction to Rachel Luna: Rachel's inspiring background, her mission, and the significance of her bestselling book, Permission to Offend.
   
    
2. Rachel's Journey of Self-Discovery: From her traumatic childhood and struggles with alcoholism at Penn State to her turning point moments and eventual path to healing.
   
    
3. Navigating Personal Trauma: Rachel discusses her battle with breast cancer, the pivotal decision to reject traditional treatment, and her holistic approach to healing.
   
    
4. Empowerment and Self-Advocacy: The importance of questioning, unlearning, and giving yourself permission to offend, and how Rachel applied these principles to overcome fear and trauma.
   
    
5. Tools for Overcoming Fear: Rachel shares practical exercises from her book, including the All Outcomes Matrix, to help listeners navigate their fears and challenges.
   
    
6. Personal Anecdotes and Lessons: Engaging stories from Rachel’s life, including her former self Rachel Rodriguez, her family dynamics, and her deep connection to faith.
   
    
7. Reflection and Growth: Insights into how Rachel has evolved since writing her book and the ongoing journey of self-improvement and faith.
   
    

"Healing is not a magic pill. It’s a continual process that requires consistent effort and self-compassion."


 

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