126: Rachel Hollis | How to ask better questions + Reconnect with intuition

“I thought if I could just fix myself… my marriage problems would resolve.” –Rachel Hollis On the podcast this week, we have a very special guest… Welcome RACHEL HOLLIS to The Loving Truth podcast! Rachel is a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author whose work has impacted millions of people worldwide. You probably know her from her wildly popular books: Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing. In this episode of the podcast, Rachel and I have a conversation about intuition, fear, marriage, and divorce. Rachel explains how she’s slowly learned to listen to her gut instincts and how she digests her biggest fears through writing. She also tells the relatable story of her first panic attack and how she’s re-learning to communicate with her now-husband. It wouldn’t be a conversation with Rachel Hollis if she didn’t also drop some wisdom, so you’ll hear her advice on - How to ask better questions to reconnect with your intuition The difference between what we ‘need’ and what we ‘want’ And the powerful mindset shift to identify your real v. perceived fear Rachel’s new book What If YOU Are The Answer? is filled with insightful questions to ask as you learn to trust yourself again… and she shares a few of those right here on The Loving Truth! “[My divorce] was so much worse than I could have imagined… and I would do it again.” –Rachel Hollis ➡️ What You’ll Learn In This Episode: 3:15 - Rachel’s story of marriage and divorce: “I ignored my gut instinct for over a decade.” 8:16 - The signs of your intuition speaking loudly 14:06 - Is journaling the ‘key’ to rediscovering your intuition? 18:58 - How to give yourself permission to take a step back… and listen for intuition 24:19 - When what you need isn’t what you want 33:26 - Fear keeps you stuck in ‘comfortable’ discomfort… but there’s power in asking this 1 question 36:56 - Try this (it might be controversial) 40:10 - The palpable fear of being judged (as the person who asks for a divorce) 43:43 - The (mis)perception of ‘sunk cost’ in marriage 51:39 - The final 3 Qs - big projects, favorite book, and top quotes! ➡️ Featured On The Show: Rachel Hollis is a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author whose work has impacted millions of people worldwide. Through her books, speaking engagements, and The Rachel Hollis Podcast, she explores life’s unspoken truths and engages in real conversations—particularly about the challenges faced by women today. As a mother of four and an entrepreneur for two decades, Rachel’s candid storytelling and relatable humor make her a beacon of hope for those seeking fresh perspectives on life’s challenges and triumphs. You can listen to a new episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast every weekday and connect with Rachel on Instagram (@msrachelhollis). Rachel’s new book What If You Are The Answer? asks 27 questions that might just change your life… Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage? Book a Truth & Clarity Session https://clarityformymarriage.com/t-c-... If you have a suggestion for a future episode or a question you’d like me to answer on the show, email us. ➡️ Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to The Loving Truth Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Djigxp... -- Hi, I'm Sharon Pope. I help women struggling in disconnected marriages get the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their marriage or move forward without regret. If you’d like to explore whether or not there’s a fit for us to work together to get the clarity you need, go to http://www.ClarityForMyMarriage.com 🫶 FREE COURSE: https://sharonpopefreetraining.com/fr... 🎙️ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📖 BOOK - STAY OR GO: http://www.SharonPopeBook.com ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSharonPope 📧 EMAIL: support@SharonPope.com 🏠 WEBSITE: https://www.sharonpope.com/ 📍 INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK: @sharonpopecoach 🖱️ BLOG: http://www.sharonpope.com/blog ***** Sharon is a certified Master Life Coach and a seven-time International Best-Selling Author on love and relationships. She has been published dozens of times, including in the New York Times, has 300+ blog posts and 300+ YouTube videos.