My relationship with the #WomenOfIran began 4 years ago after copies of my books somehow made their way into a country not known for encouraging women’s growth and development.
Over the years I’ve received endless love and encouragement from Iran and have seen countless pictures as my little collection of words found some resonance with women on the other side of the world.
Today these women I’ve come to admire so much— who’ve had to fight endlessly for their right to simple freedoms many of us take for granted— are under more oppression and strain than ever.
12 days ago protesters in Iran and around the world came together to speak out against the death of #MahsaAmini. Mahsa was visiting Tehran on a trip to see relatives when she was stopped and taken into custody by Iran’s “Morality Police” for wearing her hijab incorrectly. She was reportedly beaten while in custody and fell into a coma. She never woke up again. She was 22.
Mahsa’s death has sparked protests all over the world but she wasn’t the first woman to die under this regime and sadly, she won’t be the last.
The Iranian government has cut off its citizens access to the internet so that first hand accounts of ongoing protests aren’t easily accessible to the world.
I feel woefully inadequate in fighting back against something so big, but at the very least, I can be a voice for my sisters.
I stand with the women of Iran and the men who protest alongside them. I pray that your voices are heard, your stories are shared and that you receive the justice and the freedom you deserve. 🤍
Shout out to everyone who keeps going to therapy, keeps taking their meds, keeps attending meetings, keeps doing whatever they need to, to get healthy.
It’s hard f*cking work and good for you for fighting for yourself 🤟🏻
Advice to a Younger Version of Me: Just go by yourself.
Go to the restaurant. Go to the movies. Go on vacation alone. Go to yoga and kick boxing too. Go run the half marathon as a mighty team of ONE. Go to the Dodgers game. Go see your favorite band and your favorite comedian. If you can’t find anyone to be your wingman, fly solo. Just go by yourself.
Because someday, when you’re almost 40, you won’t hesitate to fly to LA on a whim and see one of your favorite artists at one of your favorite venues— and you’ll have the BEST time all by yourself. And on your walk out of the venue you’ll wonder… how many incredible experiences you missed out on when you were younger because you were afraid to go by yourself.
Keep going 🤟🏻
Added some new crew members in St Louis✌🏻
Shout out to this small —but very mighty— team! Weekend 1 of tour is done and done.
Birmingham and Charleston thank you for launching us with ALL the love and energy.
This weekend we’re in CHICAGO area ST LOUIS area and now that we have some idea of what we’re doing… weekend 2 is about to be 🔥
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Shout out to this small —but very mighty— team! Weekend 1 of tour is done and done.
Birmingham and Charleston thank you for launching us with ALL the love and energy.
This weekend we’re in CHICAGO area ST LOUIS area and now that we have some idea of what we’re doing… weekend 2 is about to be 🔥
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CHICAGO show is tonight!
But first…
My Podcast Tour Starts THIS WEEK! 🙌🏻
I’m so excited to see y’all’s faces and feel the energy of this community again. First up 👇🏻
Birmingham, AL on FRIDAY
Charleston, SC on SUNDAY
please comment below and tell me 1. Where to eat and 2. Where to get coffee!! We’ve got a whole crew of peeps and we need the recs.
Find out more // Get tickets // See ALL our stops —> RachTalkLive.com
Hey Friends, looking for a way to do some good this holiday season?
This month I’m partnering with the team at @covenant_house
Here’s what we’re doing and how YOU can help…
WHY: In the US alone, 4.2 Million Youth will face homelessness in a given year. Covenant House is the largest primarily privately-funded agency in the Americas providing shelter, food, medical and mental health care, crisis intervention, educational and vocational services, and an array of supportive services to youth facing homelessness regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
WHAT: I reached out to the team at Covenant House and asked how we as a community could serve them and the youth in their care this holiday season and we’ve come up with some ideas.
HAVE SOME EXTRA MONEY TO SPEND?
* Help us put holiday gifts under the tree for youth facing homelessness at Covenant House! Young people spending the holidays at Covenant House deserve to experience the magic of a gift just for them. Gift cards (easy to buy and ship!) offer youth the opportunity to select gifts they’ve been hoping for and help fulfill necessities too. Together, we can remind young people at Covenant House that they have a community who loves and cares for them.
* If you are able to, please consider purchasing a $25 holiday gift card. We ask that when possible, gift cards are general (ie Visa or something similar) rather than to a specific store.
* Once purchased, send your gift card along with a holiday note to:
5 Penn Plaza, New York NY 10001
ATTN: Sandra Cardona
RE: #GiveWithRach
HAVE SOME EXTRA TIME TO GIVE?
Volunteer!!! Each Covenant House site provides different volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals, both in-person and virtually. You can show up through art therapy (help youth create a vision board!), Career Panels or Packing of Kits. Find out more details at https://www.covenanthouse.org/awareness
DON’T HAVE TIME OR MONEY RIGHT NOW?
Join us in getting the word out by sharing this post on your social media channels with the hashtag #GiveWithRach
Thanks for considering! 🤟🏻
Hey Friends, looking for a way to do some good this holiday season?
This month I’m partnering with the team at @covenant_house
Here’s what we’re doing and how YOU can help…
WHY: In the US alone, 4.2 Million Youth will face homelessness in a given year. Covenant House is the largest primarily privately-funded agency in the Americas providing shelter, food, medical and mental health care, crisis intervention, educational and vocational services, and an array of supportive services to youth facing homelessness regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
WHAT: I reached out to the team at Covenant House and asked how we as a community could serve them and the youth in their care this holiday season and we’ve come up with some ideas.
HAVE SOME EXTRA MONEY TO SPEND?
* Help us put holiday gifts under the tree for youth facing homelessness at Covenant House! Young people spending the holidays at Covenant House deserve to experience the magic of a gift just for them. Gift cards (easy to buy and ship!) offer youth the opportunity to select gifts they’ve been hoping for and help fulfill necessities too. Together, we can remind young people at Covenant House that they have a community who loves and cares for them.
* If you are able to, please consider purchasing a $25 holiday gift card. We ask that when possible, gift cards are general (ie Visa or something similar) rather than to a specific store.
* Once purchased, send your gift card along with a holiday note to:
5 Penn Plaza, New York NY 10001
ATTN: Sandra Cardona
RE: #GiveWithRach
HAVE SOME EXTRA TIME TO GIVE?
Volunteer!!! Each Covenant House site provides different volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals, both in-person and virtually. You can show up through art therapy (help youth create a vision board!), Career Panels or Packing of Kits. Find out more details at https://www.covenanthouse.org/awareness
DON’T HAVE TIME OR MONEY RIGHT NOW?
Join us in getting the word out by sharing this post on your social media channels with the hashtag #GiveWithRach
Thanks for considering! 🤟🏻
Celebrating my favorite Scorpio @samilaneco ✨
Celebrating my favorite Scorpio @samilaneco ✨
Celebrating my favorite Scorpio @samilaneco ✨
In a minivan rolling from our show in Alabama to our show in Charleston.
I’m in the back back, tucked in next to all our luggage and I’ll tell you what…
when Johnny gets knocked down and then the cat starts playing drums on the trash can and then Johnny gets up again and defeats his nemesis in a dance off… I mean if your heart doesn’t just EXPLODE… well I don’t know what.
EP 351: Trust me to sit down with @drdrewpinsky and ask EVERY question 😂 In todays episode we talked about childhood trauma, addiction, loneliness, envy, celebrity culture, internet culture, parenting and —since I was a teenager in the 90’s— Loveline! Catch todays chat wherever you listen in
EP. 598: Ask Rach | “How Do I Change My Mindset With Money?” “How Do You Stay Motivated During a Hard Season?”
Your mindset affects everything when it comes to finances: how much you make, how much you save, how you spend…everything!
Listen to the full episode on The Rachel Hollis podcast!
EP. 597: Comedian Neal Brennan on Comedy and Consciousness
Emmy-nominated writer, director, producer, and standup comedian @nealbrennan had his third Netflix special, Crazy Good, premiere on April 9th. He is best known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series “Chappelle’s Show” with Dave Chappelle and for his Netflix stand-up comedy special, 3 Mics.
EP. 596: Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years?
“How do I figure out what to do next?”
“How do I decide which direction to head?”
“Which goal is the right goal to pursue?”
Today on the podcast, Rach is answering some of the biggest questions about our @thestarttodaybrand journal. Whether you’re new to the practice, don’t have the journal or have been around for years, we’re resharing the step-by-step process of the practice so you can either refine your routine or establish it.
Stay tuned for video tutorials coming soon to YouTube, but in the meantime, listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Another recent read that I really appreciated and thought y’all might too. Along a similar line, if you’re a documentary nerd like me, there’s also a great series on Netflix called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” 🤟🏻
EP. 594: Anne Lamott on Writing, Healing and Finding Love When You Least Expect It
“The hugest block is perfectionism.” – @annelamott
It’s my writer’s dream come true! I got to sit with Anne Lamott, author of the popular Bird by Bird (amongst so many others!!) and soak up her wisdom. If you have ever started (and stopped!) a project of any kind… this conversation will give you the loving kick in the pants you need. Anne shares insight in how to move past your inner critic, how spirituality has paved the way for healing and how her work has evolved throughout the years.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts
EP. 592: ASK RACH
If you’re feeling unsure and uncertain, and find yourself looking to someone else to empower you…I’m here to remind you that you have everything you need.
YOU are the power. Take control of your dreams and you can take control of your life.
Listen to episode 592 of the podcast for more!
EP 591: Our favorite hormone guru @drtazmd is BACK! She’s answering all my questions, she’s answering all the questions you sent in, she’s going through my bloodwork LIVE and explaining what everything means, what supplements I should take… we are going DEEP today y’all!
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have your hormones tested this episode is for you.
If you want to hear some real-talk about #perimenopause (why am I bloated after workouts? Why do I have insomnia? What happened to my sex drive?? 🫠) Also for you!! Listened wherever you get your podcasts 🤟🏻
Took my extensions out.
I feel naked.
Send prayers. 😂
