Rise and Rediscover with Rachel Mendonca

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Rise and Rediscover is a podcast for moms navigating life's transitions—whether you're facing an empty nest or in the thick of parenting through difficult situations. Join me for mindset shifts, personal growth, and inspiring conversations to help you rediscover yourself and thrive in every chapter.

Episodes

  1. 04/23/2025

    Behind Deanne’s Smile: Bipolar, Suicide, and a Mother’s Will to Survive

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this episode of Rise and Rediscover, I sit down with De’Anne, a courageous mother who opens up about her journey with bipolar depression and the deep impact it’s had on her life and her family — especially her son, Weston. She shares what it was like growing up with depression, the struggles she faced as a teen, and how her mental health led to some of the darkest moments of her life, including hospitalizations and physical symptoms that couldn’t be ignored. We talk about how important it is to recognize mental health as a real illness — not just something you “snap out of” — and the critical role that support, empathy, and understanding play in healing. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. It’s about resilience, community, and the power of choosing to show up for yourself, even when it’s hard. https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    54 min

  2. 03/03/2025

    Losing Him to Addiction: Courtney’s Journey Through Grief and Finding Hope

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Courtney, a mother who lost her husband to addiction. She opens up about the heartbreak of watching someone she loved struggle, the pain of his passing, and the overwhelming challenge of navigating life as a widow and single mother. We talk about the impact of addiction on families, the weight of grief, and the strength it takes to rebuild after loss. Courtney’s story is one of resilience, healing, and finding hope even in the darkest moments. https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    43 min

  3. 02/03/2025

    Finding Your Purpose: Embracing Your Calling and Chasing Your Dreams Today

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this episode of the Rise and Rediscover podcast, I’m sharing my personal journey through motherhood, loss, and the powerful lesson of not waiting to chase my dreams. I’ll talk about the importance of embracing the present, finding your purpose, and taking real steps toward a fulfilling life. Through my experiences, I hope to inspire you to push past fear, build meaningful connections, and start visualizing your ideal life—one small, consistent step at a time. Let’s stop waiting and start living! 💫✨ #RiseAndRediscover #ChaseYourDreams #FindYourPurpose 4o https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    24 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    From Sobriety to Helping Others Heal: A Mission of Hope with Vanessa

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this episode of the Rise and Rediscover podcast, host Rachel Mendonca speaks with sobriety coach Vanessa about her journey through substance abuse and recovery. They discuss the impact of addiction on families, the importance of seeking help, and the stigma surrounding women's struggles with alcohol. Vanessa shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she now empowers others to navigate their own paths to sobriety. The conversation emphasizes the significance of open dialogue, support, and the belief that recovery is possible for everyone. Feel free to follow Vanessa's Tik Tok The Sobriety Buzz https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    34 min

  5. 11/18/2024

    Unfolding Layers: Navigating Mental Health and Parenting Together, A Conversation with Holistic Hypnotherapist Kelley Cabral Mosher

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this episode of the Rise and Rediscover podcast, host Rachel Mendonca engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kelley Cabral-Mosher, a holistic psychotherapist. They discuss the importance of mental health awareness, particularly in children, and the role parents play in supporting their children's emotional well-being. The conversation highlights the stigma surrounding mental health, the significance of mindfulness and meditation, and the power of community support. Both Rachel and Kelley share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for open communication and connection in navigating mental health challenges. https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    39 min

  6. 10/27/2024

    Episode 2:Heartbreak and Hope: Navigating My Hardest Seasons of Motherhood

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about one of the most challenging chapters of my motherhood journey—navigating my daughter’s struggle with depression and anxiety. I share the raw emotions, sleepless nights, and the hard lessons learned along the way, as well as the moments of hope that kept us moving forward. This is a story of heartache, resilience, and unconditional love, offering insight into the realities of supporting a child through mental health challenges while also finding the strength to care for myself. If you're a mom facing similar struggles, know that you're not alone—there is light, even in the darkest moments. https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    22 min
  7. Raising Four Kids: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom on Motherhood and Growth

    10/14/2024

    Raising Four Kids: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom on Motherhood and Growth

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and let us know what topics you’d love to hear on the podcast. Your voice helps us shape each episode to better serve and inspire our community. In this episode, I sit down with the woman who knows me best—my mom. We talk about what it was really like raising four kids, from the chaos to the joy, and everything in between. She shares her honest experiences, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you're in the thick of parenting or looking back on that chapter, this conversation is full of heartfelt reflections and a whole lot of wisdom. https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcoachrachel/profilecard/?igsh=YTIwd2NwYTV1YmFk

    24 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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Rise and Rediscover is a podcast for moms navigating life's transitions—whether you're facing an empty nest or in the thick of parenting through difficult situations. Join me for mindset shifts, personal growth, and inspiring conversations to help you rediscover yourself and thrive in every chapter.

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