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Clarity on Fire Rachel East and Kristen Walker
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Clarity on Fire is a podcast for people who know what they DON’T want out of their life and career, but aren’t sure what they’d RATHER be doing. We're Kristen and Rachel, two best friends from college and certified life coaches who are here to help you cut through the information overload, get unstuck, and focus not JUST on how you can have a career you’re passionate about, but how to create a whole LIFE that feels fulfilling.
In a world where it’s easy to exist but hard to feel alive, we want you to experience the relief of knowing that YES, you’re allowed to want more out of your life and career. And NO, you don’t have to wander through the dark anymore. Our job is to light the fire that shows you the way.
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Trusting things will work out (even when life goes sideways) with Sarah Tucker
You know what I’m tired of?
Neat, tidy stories of success that tie everything in a bow by the end and make life look a little too simple.
To be fair, we’ve published our fair share of stories like that on this podcast! But this year, we’ve made a big effort to showcase “normal person” stories that are very much still unfolding–because when it comes to your actual life, the story is never done. There’s always a new twist, a new drama, or something else you haven’t achieved yet.
Which is why I’m really excited to share my client Sarah’s story with you!
Sarah has been through some major highs and lows in the last year, and the plot twists keep coming. Listen in as Sarah and I get into…
Working through her fears that she wasn’t capable of making a big career transition How we created a list of non-negotiable needs she must get met in a new job (and how she ended up with a job that checked EVERY box) How she gave the Universe a deadline about finding a job, and the nail-biting process of trusting that it would come through in time The surprise twist that unfolded after she got her ideal job
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how Sarah’s journey resonated with you!
MORE ABOUT SARAH
Sarah's life story is a rich blend of unexpected twists and turns. Spending many of her formative years overseas as an expat, she developed a love of diverse cultures and people, which led her to seek beauty in the world around her. From immersing herself in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry to creating one-of-a-kind charcuterie boards that she sold in West Elm, and even working in media & public relations, she's embraced creative and diverse paths.
Sarah's career journey has taken her from department and specialty store settings to clinical environments, where she's witnessed the transformative power of self-care. Still, despite her past roles in various industries, Sarah's true passion lies in helping others discover their inner and outer beauty while embracing their true identity and living wholeheartedly. With an all-in commitment to relinquishing control and allowing her faith in God to guide her, Sarah's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate life's uncertainties. So, to anyone feeling weary and overwhelmed, take heart—Sarah's experiences demonstrate that with hope, courage and openness, remarkable transformations are within reach. Dream BIG.
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Overcoming fear of literally everything with Mary Cardenas (January 2024)
Getting what you want even when it feels impossible with Kayla Neitzel (February 2024)
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Dear Krachel: How do I improve my life without changing jobs again?
Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
This month we answered questions from:
Blue Millennial, who is still only just scraping by financially after 10 years in the working world. The hobby that brings her joy is traveling, but she can’t afford it very often. She doesn’t have the energy to take on a side gig for extra income, and she doesn’t want to switch jobs yet again (which never solves her problems, anyway). How can she possibly improve her life under such confining circumstances?
Renee, who works in large organization with a pretty rigid hierarchy. Her boss’ boss is rude, condescending, abrasive, and judgmental to almost everyone, Renee included. Except she needs this higher-up to at least kind of like her if she wants to get promoted. How do you build a relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you?
Maddy, who in recent years has worked on developing her intuition and has gotten better at following nudges and signs. But now she’s wondering, does she need to act on every nudge? How do you tell which intuitive hits are worth acting on, and what might just be shiny objects you’re mistaking for intuition?
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR COACHING!
If you’re relating a little too hard to this episode – maybe you’re burned out and need a change but can’t imagine how you’d find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own –well, that’s what 1:1 coaching is for!
It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months.
And the best part? You don’t have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.
If that sounds like a massive relief, then let’s chat!
We’re accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until the end of TODAY, Friday, May 3rd.
We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don’t want to get wait-listed.
This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.
We’re offering both 3-month & 6-month options. You can explore the difference here.
You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!
Found us after May 3rd? Fill out the form and we’ll add you to our waitlist and let you know when we have availability. 😄
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Message from the Universe: Step aside and watch what happens next
Need a little clarity, guidance, or just a fun pick-me-up?
Then today’s your day, because we’re back (only a month after our last MFTU episode––surprise!) with another Message from the Universe episode. ✨🔮
As usual, we pulled a few cards from The Enchanted Map deck by Colette Baron-Reid. One or all has a message for you — come find out what it is!
Today’s message felt kind of feisty, but in a great way. 👀
After you listen, leave a comment to share how this one spoke to you! And don’t forget…
ONE MORE WEEK TO TALK TO US ABOUT 1:1 COACHING!
If you’re burned out and need a change but can’t imagine how you’d find the energy or know-how to make it happen on your own … well, that’s what 1:1 coaching is for!
It takes you from doubt, confusion, and burnout to confidence, clarity, and fulfillment in a matter of months. And the best part? You don’t have to think about how to get from Point A to Point B – we already know how.
If that sounds like a massive relief, then let’s chat!
We’re accepting applications for new 1:1 coaching clients –– something we only do a few times per year –– until next Friday, May 3!
We have very limited space, so apply ASAP if you don’t want to get wait-listed.
This is for people interested in getting started in the next 4-6 weeks.
We’re offering both 3-month and 6-months options. We’ll walk you through the difference when we have an intro call with you.
You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
Fill out the interest form here and one of us will be in touch ASAP to schedule a chat with you!
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Side Chat: When it’s OK (and when it isn’t) to have no goals
A few weeks ago, one of Rachel’s clients asked a GREAT question (well, series of questions) that was immediately deserving of its own podcast episode. We love when that happens.
When is it okay to NOT have goals? Is it ever acceptable? If so, under what circumstances??
So, listen in as we chat about…
How to figure out if feeling aimless/directionless is actually a problem, or maybe something you should be letting happen (for now) When it’s best to set goals and when it’s okay to let them slide The difference between goals and intentions How goal-setting ties into masculine/feminine energy …and a lot more!
We also spent a very solid chunk of this episode giving you some major life updates about what’s been happening behind the scenes for both of us. 👀
And read on for one more major alert!
APPLY TO WORK WITH US 1:1!
If this episode hits home – maybe you’re feeling aimless and need a vision for your life, OR maybe you’ve got too many goals and no idea which to pursue – then we’ve got good news for you:
We’re CURRENTLY accepting applications for new coaching clients!
We officially open doors for new clients just a few times per year, so if now feels like the right time, let’s talk.
We have space for maybe 10 clients this time, and some of those spots are already gone!
This is for people interested in getting started in April or May.
We have two tiers of options when it comes to 1:1 coaching (3 or 6 months), and we can discuss which is best for you in an intro conversation.
You don’t have to know for sure that you want to move ahead with coaching. You just have to be serious enough about it to want to have a conversation.
Ready to talk about it? Fill out the form on this page, and one of us will schedule an info session with you!
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Dear Krachel: I’ve quit 3 jobs in the last year! How do I break the cycle?
Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
This month we answered questions from:
Guilty Thriver, who’s 4 months pregnant with her first baby and wants to be a stay at home mom. Her husband makes plenty of money and is happy to support her desire, but she can’t get over her guilt for “only” contributing to the family on the domestic front. How can she embrace this decision and fully enjoy a new phase of life?
Sensational Quitter, who had a very traumatic “break up” with a job a couple of years ago. Since then she’s had two other jobs and has quit both of them, too! She lives with regret of how she handled herself at the first job, and wonders if she ruined her chance at something great. How can she leave the past behind, break the cycle of crappy jobs, and secure a role that finally feels right?
Skyler, a woman in her 30s who’s recently gone through the process of freezing her eggs. She knows her true desire is to meet a man, fall in love, get married, and have biological kids together. But if that doesn’t happen, should she plan on becoming a single mother? Or is planning for that somehow going to block her from getting what she truly desires?
Come leave a comment after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT
Dear Krachel: I quit my job and have huge regrets! I can’t go back, so now what? (June 2023)
Bonus! Let’s talk about quiet quitting (September 2022)
From quitting with no plan to dream job with Sonya Shen (May 2022)
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Bonus Book Club! Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller
Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it’s time for another book club episode of the podcast!
Whenever there are five Fridays in a month, we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can’t get enough of.
It was WAY overdue for us to dedicate a book club episode to attachment theory, considering how much we’ve talked about it on the podcast in the last year.
So, this month, we’re cracking open Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment And How It Can Help You Find––And Keep––Love.
But wait, there’s more!! 😂
We love this topic, but our friend (and fellow coach, and former podcast guest!) Amanda Johnson is OBSESSED with it. She’s become our go-to expert on not just the book Attached, but all things attachment theory. So, naturally, we invited her to lead our book club discussion this month!
So, join us for an incredibly education, fascinating, important episode of the podcast! You’ll hear us get into …
What attachment theory is, and how it connects to your nervous system––this is so overlooked by a lot of “experts” and couldn’t be more important! A thorough breakdown of each of the 4 main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) Plenty of stats and examples (both from the book and our personal lives) of how our attachment style impacts our relationships and day-to-day lives How to heal an insecure attachment style, having healthier relationships, and become more secure
And stayed tuned until the end of the episode for TWO incredibly generous offers from Amanda. 👀
Leave a comment after you’ve listened to let us know what resonated most from this conversation.
JOIN AMANDA’S ATTACHED GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE!
As you’ll hear if you listen to the end of the episode, Amanda has paired her talent as a coach and energy healer with her passion for healing attachment trauma and created a brand-new group coaching experience!
Join her for an 8-week journey where you’ll gather together over Zoom to learn about attachment theory and get curious about how your individual attachment style is impacting your life. Part information sharing, part open discussion & coaching, and part energy work, think of this as a supportive group discovery experience.
In each session 1.5 hour long session, you will deeply explore the many facets of attachment and its connection to your energy so you walk away feeling confident in understanding your style and knowing how to recognize when it shows up. You can expect to work with your body, energy and mind to understand and heal how attachment affects your relationships and life.
The group coaching experience begins on April 22! And for all listeners of Clarity on Fire, enjoy a 20% discount (applied automatically) on this page: Heartspark Group Experience: Attachment Theory
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT
Bonus Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy (March 2023)
Side Chat: How attachment theory plays out at work (May 2023)
From totally shut down to feeling your feelings again with Amanda Johnson (June 2023)
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What started as blog posts, turned into a weekly podcast, that turned into me booking 1:1 coaching, to my entire life being altered, upgraded, and overall more fulfilling.
Krachel’s wisdom and real talk inspired me to find my gumption - to not accept anything less than what feels completely aligned with who I am.
This podcast is perfect for those that feel stuck in their goals, life, career, or relationship and want to find a better way!
You can find an answer to almost any query, and if you don’t see it, just submit a question for Dear Krachel, sit back, and absorb some real talk and magic.
This podcast is a weekly must listen!
Changed my life
I started listening to this podcast in 2019 when I was at a low point in my professional life. I had taken the “Passion Profile Quiz,” but was in denial about the results (Side-Hustler). I hated my job and felt I had lost touch with myself - I didn’t know who I was anymore. This podcast made me question WHY I felt so stuck and depressed and gave me actionable ideas about how to make constructive changes. Rachel and Kristen’s combination of angst and encouragement also spoke to my inner turmoil, and I did sign up for coaching eventually (absolutely fantastic, BTW). It changed my life for the better. I’m now on a path that is far more aligned with who I am (not who I was trying to be!).
As an aside, the “Message from the Universe” episodes are my favorite - they keep me focused on finding and listening to my intuition!
Weekly Wisdom I Look Forward To!
It doesn’t really matter the topic, I love listening to Kristen’s