The Ripple Effect with Jill Van Voorhis
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Release Date: 08/12/2023
Happiness is a Choice
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Happiness is a choice. In this episode, you'll be hearing about my personal experiences with sadness and how I've shifted my mindset to choose happiness instead. We talk about getting out of the victim mentality and rewiring negative thought patterns with positive alternatives. If you've been chasing happiness, this episode is for you. We touch on the importance of seeking out happiness, reaching out to people, and creating positive narratives. I also encourage being delusional towards the positive and not worrying about what others think. This episode is your reminder to be your own hero...
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Living in the Moment
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
You never know when the last time of "normalcy" will be. This episode explores the importance of living in the moment and not taking things for granted. We never know when our last time with someone will be, so we should be sure to appreciate and fully experience each moment. The episode discusses the significance of living in the present, observing our surroundings, and actively engaging our senses. We also discuss the value of slowing down, disconnecting from technology, and focusing on what is right in front of us. I share some personal examples and offer practical exercises to help you...
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Don't Let History Repeat Itself
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Before moving on to new chapters in your life, you often have to learn lessons from previous ones. Similar situations and people may keep appearing in your life until the lesson they can teach you is learned. I encourage you, as you listen, to reflect on some of your past relationships and identify the lessons or morals of the story. By doing so, you can break the cycles and create healthier connections, as a result. So in other words, you can finally MOVE ON. We also cover self-love, touching on rest being productive and giving yourself permission to do nothing. Rest is an act of...
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Wear Your Energy, Not Your Outfit
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Inner beauty is more attractive than external beauty. The psychology proves it. True beauty is defined by one's energy, kindness, and heart, rather than physical appearance. If you're looking to elevate your confidence, or have been struggling with it lately, this is the episode for you. Or if you've been has personal experiences and encourages listeners to focus on their inner beauty and confidence. I'll say it once and I'll say it again: Comparison is the thief of joy. The negative impact of social comparison makes the importance of self-acceptance all the more vital. Let this episode...
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Quality Over Quantity
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Let's talk about the concept of quality over quantity in relationships. I share some personal stories and experiences in today's episode to emphasize the importance of genuine connections and the impact they have on our happiness and well-being. I want you to take away many ideas from this episode, but one here's one of the most important ones: Prioritize quality relationships and being true to yourself, even if it means standing up against the norm. Takeaways: Quality relationships are more important than quantity of relationships Genuine connections bring happiness and...
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Sitting in Silence with Your Truth
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Sometimes the best thing you can say or do is nothing at all. In this episode, we dive into this concept and discuss the power of sitting in silence with your truth. Learn through this episode that the truth always comes out, and that sometimes it's best to not feel the need to explain yourself or convince others of your perspective. I believe in karma and the importance of knowing and approving of yourself first, and prioritizing the way you view yourself over how others view you. In this episode we talk about the damage of over-explaining and trying to change people who are not receptive...
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Setting Boundaries and Showing up for Yourself
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries in relationships and in life. I share some of my personal experiences of pouring energy into one-sided friendships and the importance of finding reciprocal connections. Listen to this episode if you need a reminder on the importance of being true to oneself and not seeking validation from others. We also talk about the significance of self-care and taking time for yourself. The episode concludes with a reminder to choose carefully the people we give our time, love, and energy to - a very important lesson I've learned in...
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Pouring Love Back Into Yourself
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
In today's episode, we explore the concept of unconditional love and its connection to sustainability and self-love. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries and not depleting one's own love and energy by constantly giving to others. Refilling your own cup and prioritizing self-care helps prevent burnout. I also touch on the significance of choosing quality over quantity in friendships and relationships, and the illusion of social hierarchies and societal expectations, as well. Ultimately, I believe that unconditional love is possible when one takes the time to love and care for...
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Feel the Fear and Do it Anyways
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite mantras/ways of life: the importance of feeling the fear and doing it anyways. I spontaneously applied to give a TEDx talk at age eleven about self-love and inner beauty... and got in! In that quote When I say I live by this quote, I LIVE by this quote. I can't overemphasize how powerful this mindset is - specifically, how the I share some of my personal experiences with anxiety and social anxiety in middle school. As always, I emphasize the power of self-love and being true to yourself :) Listen to this episode if you want to feel encouraged to...
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Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Radiant Resilience with Rachel Hurt
Today’s episode is an extra special one. Today, we are discussing the importance of self-love, resilience, and personal growth. Like in a previous episode, we dive into the need to slow down, smell the roses, and prioritize human connection. I share many quotes that have inspired me to focus on what truly matters in life and to learn and relearn important lessons. In today’s episode, we talk about how to to accept and love yourself as you are, pursue your passions, and how to not let fear or the opinions of others hold you back. Another highlight of this episode is our discussion on the...
info_outlineWhether we discuss Jill’s background in finding passions like joining the BMW club to race cars and mountain biking, or discuss how to find yourself and overcome the inevitable challenges life will throw at you, this is an all-around truly inspiring episode. We talk about how little actions can profoundly impact other people, Jill’s life advice, and so much more. Tune in to today’s episode if you want to feel more inspired to lead with both a radiant persona and a resilient spirit!
- Overcoming adversity
- Personal stories of resilience
- Getting through eating disorders
- Abuse
- Being homeless
- Finding the Good
- Dealing with negativity/hate
- Being a woman
- Prioritizing your health
- Insight on weight vs health
- People pleasing
- Inequality of men and women
- You can’t make everyone like you
- Follow your passion
- It’s okay to rock the boat…maybe you’re in the wrong boat
- Conformity feels safer, but following your heart is freeing
- Straying from the norm
- Figuring out your values
- Finding your true self
- The impact of little actions
- People who want to drag others down are genuinely unhappy people
- People not liking you is their problem, not yours
- The Ripple Effect
- What can feel like personal attacks actually have to do with the other person, not you
- Increasing output + productivity
- Accommodating work hours
- Getting back on your feet
- You are what you love
- Finding your inner strength
- Turning isolation into independence
- Being ostracized
- The importance of public education
Sources referenced:
- Center for Reproductive Rights Nonprofit Organization
- American Federation of Teachers
- Electing Women Alliance
- Texas World Speedway
- Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell