In this episode, I’m talking about something that quietly shapes every part of our lives — the words we speak.

Our words don’t just describe what’s happening…
they direct where we’re going.

So often, we speak on autopilot — out of habit, frustration, or fear — and end up saying things we don’t actually want to experience. And if you don’t want something in your life, you have to stop letting those words come out of your mouth.

We’ll talk about how language creates belief, how belief shapes behavior, and why your life slowly moves in the direction of the words you repeat. I also dive into the way we talk about health and aging — the phrases we casually say like “I’m getting old” or “I’m always sick” — and how those words quietly become identity if we’re not paying attention.

This episode is about choosing words that align with who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been — and learning how to be honest without speaking defeat over your future.

Affirmation:
“My words align with the life I am creating.”

Exercise:
Pay attention to your words today. If you hear yourself speaking something you don’t want in your life, pause and choose a different phrase.

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To start the new year, I ran a 5K in 32-degree weather in the cold, windy mountains of Asheville, North Carolina — surrounded by nearly a thousand runners of all ages, all paces, all with different reasons for showing up.

Some running the 5K.
Some pushing for the 10K.
Some confident.
Some nervous.
All of us there to finish.

As we waited at the start line, the announcer said:

“There’s nothing to it… but to just do it.”

And I froze — because “Just do it” was already my theme for the year. It had been showing up in my journaling, my thoughts, and the quiet reminders I’d been giving myself about taking action and moving forward.

Hearing it spoken out loud felt like alignment — like confirmation that sometimes you can plan and prepare… but eventually, you have to move your feet and begin.

In this episode, I’m sharing what that race reminded me about courage, momentum, honoring your own pace, and taking the next step even when it feels uncomfortable.

This year isn’t about perfect conditions.
It’s about forward motion.

Affirmation:
“I am willing to take the next step.”

Exercise:
Ask yourself — Where am I still standing at the start line when I’m meant to be moving forward?

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As a new year begins, there’s a quiet pressure to decide what comes next.
What goals you should set.
What direction you should take.
What would make the most sense to everyone else.In this episode, I want to slow that down.
Because this year doesn’t have to be about proving anything.
It doesn’t have to be about choosing what looks good on paper.
And it doesn’t have to be about living up to expectations that aren’t yours.So often, we choose goals based on what we think we should want.
Family expectations.
Cultural pressure.
Past versions of ourselves.But goals chosen from obligation will always feel heavy.This episode is an invitation to pause.
To step out of autopilot.
And to give yourself permission to choose what actually feels true for you. You’re going to shift from living by expectation to living with intention.
From chasing approval to choosing alignment.
From doing what’s expected to honoring what matters most to you. This year doesn’t need to be louder.
It doesn’t need to be harder.
It just needs to be honest.

Affirmation:
“I give myself permission to choose what I truly want.”Exercise:
Take a quiet moment and ask yourself,
“If no one had an opinion, what would I choose this year?”🩵 Listen to past episodes: https://www.iamrachelbaker.com/listen-now
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Today’s episode wasn’t planned — I woke up with urgency to talk to you about money.
Because you cannot master your money from fear.
You cannot grow from doubt.
And you cannot step into abundance while believing you don’t have enough.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful pictures of faith and money — the oil.
A woman who thought she had almost nothing left.
But when she started pouring the little she had, the oil multiplied.
It flowed.
It expanded.
And it only stopped when she stopped.

This is exactly how money works in your life.
Money moves when you move.
It multiplies when you believe.
It grows when you lead it.

You’re going to shift from survival into stability, from scarcity into sufficiency, and from reacting to your money into confidently leading it. I’ll walk you through one simple exercise to help you recognize what you already have — your true starting point — and one affirmation to anchor you into your new financial state.

Mastering your money doesn’t start with having more.
It starts with believing more is possible.

Affirmation:
“I am thankful for what I have, and I believe more is coming.”

Exercise:
Write down everything you have today that you can start with.
This is your starting point.

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In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you something I’ve learned the hard way — and once you really get it, everything in your life will start to shift. A few years ago, my husband walked in and told me he put in his two-week notice.
And my stomach dropped. My mind immediately went to:
“How are we going to do this?”
“How will we pay for health insurance?”
“How will this tiny business support a family of six?” For days, I obsessed over the HOW.
How, how, how. But here’s what I discovered — and it’s exactly why I’m recording this for you:💫 When you stop trying to control the HOW, you finally make room for the life you’re asking for. The minute I stopped gripping so tightly to the how…
the why became clear.
My creativity woke back up.
Opportunities started showing up.
And life began to move again. In this episode, I’m walking you through what it looks like to step out of survival mode and back into trust — even when you can’t see the next step yet. You’ll also do a simple but powerful journaling exercise with me:✍️ How much would it take for you to confidently put in your two-week notice?
Write the number. Feel into it. Don’t judge it.
This isn’t about quitting your job — it’s about expanding what you believe is possible. If you feel like you’ve been forcing things, overthinking, or trying to control every outcome… this episode will help you breathe again. Let go of the how.
Hold your vision.
Trust your why.
And watch what starts to move in your favor.🩵 Listen to past episodes: https://www.iamrachelbaker.com/listen-now
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There comes a moment when you realize — life doesn’t have to stay the way it is.
You were not created to struggle, settle, or live on repeat.
You were made to see bigger — to step into the life that’s waiting for you.In this episode, I share the story of how my husband and I went from working hard and barely getting by to realizing we already had everything we needed to change our lives. This is your wake-up call to stop surviving and start creating the life you’re meant to live.If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or unsure where to begin, this message is for you.
You’ll learn how one decision, one belief, and one vision can completely shift your future — and how to start right now.✨ In this episode:The moment I realized life could be different

How to break free from the cycle of survival

The mindset that turns struggle into momentum

How to start seeing a bigger vision for your own life

💫 Key takeaway:
You have everything you need to change your life — but you have to decide to see it.🩵 Listen to past episodes: https://www.iamrachelbaker.com/listen-now
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What if you didn’t have to hustle or struggle to reach your goals?
In this episode, I talk about what it really means to flow with the universe — how slowing down, aligning your energy, and getting clear on what you want can change everything.The truth is, you don’t have to chase what’s already meant for you.
When you slow down and align, life begins to move for you.
✨ Be still. Be intentional. Be aligned. ✨Because the moment you stop forcing, you start flowing — and that’s when everything begins to shift.💫 Listen to past episodes: iamrachelbaker.com/listen-now
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What if the secret to your next season isn’t doing more… but letting go?

🍂In this episode, I talk about learning to let go — not as a loss, but as growth. Inspired by Rumi’s quote, “Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop,” I share how releasing old habits, fears, and versions of myself made space for peace, alignment, and new opportunities. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up — it means trusting the process.
It means creating room for what’s meant for you to find you. If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or unsure of what’s next, this episode is your reminder that you’re not losing anything you need — you’re making space for everything you’ve asked for. 🌱✨

In This Episode:
• How to let go of what no longer serves you
• The freedom that comes from release
• A personal story about growth and trust
• A guided reflection to help you drop your own “dead leaves”

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✨ I started my journey with just $20 and a dream, and I believe you can too. Start where you are. Dream big. Do the impossible.

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