Why Self-Worth Matters (More Than Success) and How to Rebuild True Confidence
In this powerful solo episode, Rachel Brooks dives deep into the foundation beneath confidence, success, and leadership: self-worth. Rachel shares how chasing perfection, seeking external validation, and striving for approval all trace back to one central question—Am I enough? This is not just a feel-good conversation; it's a soul-level invitation to reclaim your identity, rebuild your self-trust, and redefine success based on who you already are—not what you achieve.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:Why success feels empty without self-worthHow to identify and uproot the lies you're believingFive simple steps to rebuild true confidence from the inside outHow to reclaim your identity apart from titles, roles, and achievementsWhy your worth is inherent—and how to finally believe itTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction: Self-worth as the root of confidence[01:00] The silent question: Am I enough?[02:00] The real reason external success never feels like enough[04:00] Seasons of grief, rebuilding, and unraveling[06:00] The connection between identity, self-worth, and belonging[08:00] Peeling back layers to rediscover who you are[10:00] Challenging the lies that whisper "you’re too much" or "not enough"[12:00] Building real self-trust through consistent action[14:00] Practicing self-compassion and learning how to love yourself first[17:00] Changing your environment to support your healing[19:00] Final encouragement: You are already worthy—no proving requiredQuotes to Highlight:"You’re not your roles, your titles, or your achievements. You are worthy simply because you exist." "Self-worth is not something you earn—it’s something you reclaim." "When you know who you are, you stop chasing who the world says you should be."Community + Resources: The Confident Woman CommunityDownload (FREE) The Confidence BlueprintNext Steps: Start Your Journey Here↳ Starter Kit → Becoming... The Confident Woman → Impact AcceleratorConnect with Rachel:Website: https://www.iamrachelbrooks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelbrooksPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidentwoman.coEnjoyed this Episode?Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + tag us @theconfidentwoman.co with your biggest takeaway!
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When Surrender Becomes Your Superpower: How to Rest, Reset, and Realign with God with Carla Reeves
This week on The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks is joined by the incredible Carla Reeves—a coach, writer, and host of the Differently Podcast—whose work centers on helping women reset their lives from the inside out.What starts as a conversation about writing and reflection turns into a deeply raw and faith-filled dialogue around burnout, surrender, perfectionism, and the holy (but hard) work of resting and realigning with God in every area of life—business, marriage, motherhood, and self.This is not your typical success chat. It’s a soul-to-soul reminder that rest is not weakness. It's wisdom. And sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is finally let go.Inside this conversation:The quiet, sacred power of journaling and self-reflectionWhat true surrender to God really looks like in business and lifeThe grief of releasing the old and waiting on what’s nextWhy success doesn’t always mean strivingRest as a spiritual weapon—and your permission to pauseTimestamps:[00:00] Intro to Carla + her journey into writing[03:00] Journaling as the doorway to God, creativity, and self-acceptance[07:00] Breaking up with perfectionism[10:00] What real surrender looks like in entrepreneurship[13:00] The burnout loop and why high-achieving women struggle with rest[17:00] Thought management + renewing your mind through faith[22:00] Bringing faith into business (and the fear of doing it wrong)[26:00] Realigning your message without swinging into extremes[30:00] Following God’s lead—even when it doesn’t make sense[34:00] Marriage, presence, and what surrender restored[39:00] Carla’s invitation: journaling as your next stepQuotes to Highlight:"Rest isn’t stepping away. It’s stepping in—with God.""You’re not behind. You’re being rebuilt.""Your next breakthrough begins when you let go."Connect with Carla:Connect with Carla: carlareeves.comCarla’s podcast: DifferentlyLinks + Resources:Book: The Art of WarGrab The Confidence BlueprintExplore Becoming… The Confident WomanThe Confident Woman CommunityConnect with Rachel:Website: iamrachelbrooks.comInstagram: @iamrachelbrooksPodcast IG: @theconfidentwoman.co📩 Subscribe to The Confident Woman Weekly newsletter🎧 Listen to more episodes: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast
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Redefining Success: Confidence, Fulfillment, and the Power of Becoming
In this episode, Rachel Brooks unpacks what it truly means to redefine success and unlock unshakable confidence from within. In a world that measures worth by titles, achievements, and performance, Rachel offers a new path—one rooted in faith, fulfillment, and freedom.Together with Molly Claire, the coach and host of The Masterful Coach podcast, Rachel explores why many women tie their identity to what they do and how they perform—and how to break free from the pressure to prove and perform. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or rediscovering your purpose, this episode will inspire you to pause, realign, and create a life that feels meaningful and true to who you are.Timestamps:[00:00] Intro: Redefining success + reclaiming confidence[01:00] Rachel’s personal story and the journey from within[03:30] Confidence already exists within—you just have to rediscover it[05:00] The butterfly analogy: pressure as preparation[06:30] Turning struggle into strength and healing[09:00] Why lack can be a powerful starting point[11:00] Success ≠ Achievement: fulfillment is the new definition[14:30] Why high achievers often feel unfulfilled[17:00] Your business must align with your values and vision[20:00] The danger of tying identity to outcomes[22:00] Inherent worth: you’re already enough because you exist[24:30] Raising children vs. raising competitors: redefining parenting wins[26:00] The loneliness of achievement without fulfillment[28:00] The real reason you're building your business[29:00] Final words: You have the power to create your own storyKey Takeaways:Confidence is already within—you’re not broken, you’re becoming.Redefining success requires unlearning what the world told you matters.Fulfillment is a feeling, not a finish line.You don’t need to prove your worth—you’re already worthy.When your values lead, everything aligns.Quotes to Highlight:“You have the power to create your own story. If you don’t like the chapter you’re in—write a new one.” “Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. Fulfillment is the new freedom.” “You can’t compare your insides to someone else’s outsides. Their highlight reel is not your truth.”Tools & Resources:🎧 Listen to the full episode now and start redefining success on your own terms.🛠️ Explore resources to help you build confidence and alignment in life and business:The Confident Woman Starter KitFit From Within JournalBecoming… The Confident WomanThe Confident Woman Impact Accelerator
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How to Reinvent Yourself Through Life’s Hardest Seasons with Rhonda Nelson
What if the life you’re living right now—no matter how messy or uncertain—is actually preparing you for something greater?In this episode, Rachel sits down with Rhonda Nelson—speaker, philanthropist, patient advocate, and author of A Different Life—for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on navigating chronic illness, profound loss, and the courage to reinvent yourself through life’s darkest seasons.Rhonda opens up about her diagnosis with AERD (aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease), the emotional impact of losing both her father and stepfather, and how she transformed pain into purpose through advocacy, authorship, and service. From life on the road with her husband (lead singer of Little River Band) to giving back through mission-driven work, Rhonda's story is a reminder that reinvention starts with radical honesty and deep self-compassion.If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted by expectations, or unsure how to keep going—this conversation is for you.In This Episode, We Talk About:How to advocate for your health (and your voice)The role grief plays in shaping purposeWhy redefining expectations is key to peaceThe truth behind celebrity life and public perceptionWhat it means to love your life as it isTimestamps: [00:00:00] Intro + meet Rhonda Nelson [00:01:00] Living through chronic illness and receiving an AERD diagnosis [00:04:00] Balancing marriage, mission, and illness [00:06:00] Losing both her father and stepfather: grief and resilience [00:08:00] Finding light after loss and transforming pain into purpose [00:10:00] Reinvention, transition, and the power of grace [00:14:00] Knowing when to say “no” and honoring your energy [00:16:00] Using your voice: honesty with yourself and others [00:20:00] Celebrity vs. reality: redefining public image with truth [00:26:00] Why humanity is the real platform we all stand on [00:29:00] Writing A Different Life and navigating public opinion [00:33:00] Giving back: the dog rescue fundraiser and divine alignment [00:36:00] Food, health, and honoring your body through nourishment [00:38:00] Final encouragement: love the life you liveResources Mentioned:Rhonda’s Website & Book: A Different LifeFollow Rhonda: @rhondabnelsonNext Steps: → Download your FREE Confidence Blueprint: Connect with Rachel: Website: iamrachelbrooks.com Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks Podcast IG: @theconfidentwoman.coEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + tag us @theconfidentwoman.co with your biggest takeaway. Let’s keep this mission of confidence, freedom, and impact growing.
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Joyful Business: The 3 C’s of Decision Making with Judy Weber
Are you ready to grow your business with calm, confidence, and Christ-centered clarity?In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Judy Weber—business strategist, former trial lawyer, and host of the Joyful Business Podcast—to unpack what it truly means to lead with faith, think strategically, and make bold, aligned decisions as a Christian woman in business.Judy shares her powerful story—from poverty to the courtroom, corporate to coaching—and the mindset shifts that helped her overcome imposter syndrome, own her voice, and show up anchored in truth.If you're navigating burnout, people-pleasing, or the pressure to prove yourself—this conversation will meet you right where you are.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe 3 C’s of decision making: Calm, Confidence, CertaintyHow to think strategically and operate supernaturallyWhy identity in Christ is the antidote to imposter syndromeWhat it means to lead authentically without ego or alter egosHow to make bold offers with conviction and clarityTimestamps[00:00] Welcome & Judy’s story: humble roots, big vision[05:00] Becoming a lawyer & discovering her calling[10:00] Career pivots, loss, resilience & God's redirection[16:00] Hustle vs. surrender: how to work in communion with Christ[20:00] Calm, Confidence, Certainty: a new model for Christian women[27:00] Strategic thinking, boundaries & imposter syndrome[33:00] Owning your voice in negotiation & business[38:00] Final encouragement & how to take bold action nowQuotes from the Episode“We don’t get what we want. We get who we are.”“Confidence isn’t about self—it’s about surrender.”“High emotion, low intellect. Calm is a superpower.”“Stop chasing validation. Your identity is already secured in Christ.”“You’re not an imposter. You’re believing the wrong voice.”“Boldness is biblical. And God’s daughters are called to lead boldly.”Resources & Community↳ Click here to accessThe Confidence BlueprintThe Starter KitConnect with Judy WeberMake Bold Offers Challenge: judyweber.co/makeboldoffersSocial: @judyweberco on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInConnect with RachelWebsite: iamrachelbrooks.comInstagram: @iamrachelbrooksPodcast IG: @theconfidentwoman.coEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + tag us @theconfidentwoman.co with your biggest takeaway!
Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast! We're here to keep it real, raw, and relatable. Join us on a journey to becoming your best and most confident self!Hosted by Rachel Brooks, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Confident Woman®, our podcast is for women who want to become more confident and successful—personally, professionally, and relationally.We share real stories from women who have been there and done that in the most honest and transparent way possible. Rachel Brooks and guests talk about everything from confidence to faith, love, life, relationships, business, finances, fitness, health and well-being, and much more to empower you to create a life of freedom, passion, and purpose!Our goal is to inspire and encourage you to take actionable steps toward becoming a more confident version of yourself. Join us as we share tips, tools, and strategies for making positive changes in all aspects of your life.We believe that defining success on your own terms, through a holistic approach, is essential to living a purposeful life as The Confident Woman.You are not meant to do life alone—join The Confident Woman Community today and discover how to live your best life now!
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