Radiantly Rooted with Rachel

Rachel Hupp
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A soulful podcast for midlife women who feel off, restless, or disconnected, especially those navigating big life transitions like empty nests, career shifts, caregiving, or rediscovering themselves after life changes. Join Rachel Hupp, yoga teacher and life coach, for short episodes with simple tools to help you slow down, trust yourself, and feel more like you again. Through breathwork, mindfulness, and everyday rituals, you’ll reconnect with what really matters, gently, and for real.

  1. Ep 18 - You Don't Need to Wait Till You're Ready Before You Take Action

    1D AGO

    Ep 18 - You Don't Need to Wait Till You're Ready Before You Take Action

    Mindful Moments #1 | You Don't Need to Wait Till You're Ready Before You Take Action Do you ever catch yourself waiting to feel "ready" before taking the next step? In this first episode of Mindful Moments, Rachel explores why readiness rarely comes first, and how presence is what actually builds the self-trust and confidence we're looking for. This week's practice: Notice one moment where you're waiting to feel ready. Then ask yourself: what is one small, honest action I could take right now? 🔗 Connect & Practice with Rachel: 📩 Weekly newsletter: rachelhupp.com/newsletter 🧘 Full yoga schedule: rachelhupp.com/yoga ▶️ Free YouTube classes: @radiantlyrootedyoga 🌐 Website & coaching: rachelhupp.com 🌱 Radiantly Rooted: Rachel's signature program for building self-trust through alignment, presence, and gentle follow-through reopens February 16, 2026. Q&A: https://vimeo.com/1164065154?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 💻 Live Online Yoga every Sunday at 10:00 AM Eastern ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Mindful Moments 0:30 Why we wait to feel "ready" 1:00 What yoga teaches us about readiness 1:45 Rachel's experience with coaching & self-trust 2:00 Tip of the week: Presence over readiness 3:00 This week's simple practice 3:45 You don't become the next version of yourself by waiting 4:00 How to stay connected & ways to practice together #mindfulness #yoga #selftrust #presenceoverreadiness #mindfulmoments #rachelhup #radiantlyrootedyoga #personalgrowth #yogateacher #harrisonburgva

    6 min
  2. Ep 17 - From Yoga Teacher to Wedding Officiant: Marla Cantor’s Unexpected Path

    3D AGO

    Ep 17 - From Yoga Teacher to Wedding Officiant: Marla Cantor’s Unexpected Path

    In this episode, I’m joined by Marla Cantor, a longtime yoga teacher and wedding officiant whose path to creating deeply meaningful ceremonies unfolded in a way she never expected. Marla discovered yoga more than 30 years ago by chance, at a time when studios were rare and she never imagined herself teaching. What drew her in wasn’t performance or achievement, but the quiet. The feeling of being in her body without expectations. Over time, yoga became a steady anchor in her life - shaping how she listens, how she holds space, and how she shows up for others. Years later, that same presence led her somewhere surprising. A yoga student asked Marla to officiate her wedding, and with a mix of nerves and trust, she said yes. What followed was the beginning of a new calling - one rooted in the same skills yoga had been teaching her all along. In our conversation, Marla shares how she brings yoga off the mat and into sacred ceremony. We talk about how she works closely with couples, the thoughtful ways she gathers their stories, and how she weaves breath, presence, and deep listening into each ceremony she creates. For Marla, weddings aren’t about performance or perfection - they’re about connection, calm, and honoring love heart by heart. This episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the practices that ground us most can quietly guide us into work we never planned, but feel deeply aligned. 🔍 What You’ll Take Away from This Episode: - Marla’s unexpected journey from yoga teacher to wedding officiant - How yoga skills like presence, breath, and listening translate into meaningful ceremonies - What it really means to “hold space” during emotionally charged moments - How Marla works closely with couples to tell their love story with care and intention - Why gentle presence often matters more than perfectly chosen words 🌿 Connect with Marla Cantor: Wedding Ceremonies: https://www.sacredgroundceremonies.com/Marla Yoga (Yoga Sparks Cville on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/YogaSparksCville

    33 min
  3. Ep 16 - The Secret to Deeper Connection in Midlife, Starting with You with Cheryl Dillon

    FEB 3

    Ep 16 - The Secret to Deeper Connection in Midlife, Starting with You with Cheryl Dillon

    Episode 16 | Radiantly Rooted with Rachel Meet Cheryl Dillon: a certified life coach and connection expert who has spent more than 15 years helping people not just survive, but thrive through major life transitions. With a background in psychology, professional training from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), and certification in event planning from San Diego State University, she blends emotional insight with thoughtful design to craft experiences that are both uplifting and transformative. Like many women, Cheryl spent decades doing all the “right” things - working hard, being responsible, and showing up for the people she loves. While she values that deeply, midlife arrived not as a crisis, but as a powerful turning point - a chance to reflect on what she wanted this next chapter to look and feel like. She realized she didn’t want to buy into the idea that this stage signals a slowdown or that the best years are behind her. Instead, she chose to intentionally design a life rich with depth, joy, and new possibility — and to help other women do the same. That vision became Funderful Experiences, a company dedicated to helping women shape midlife chapters that feel vibrant, purposeful, and true to who they are. Through her Connected Hearts in-person membership community, The Uplift newsletter, and private coaching, Cheryl brings this mission to life - creating environments that nurture genuine connection, self-trust, and personal growth in ways that feel natural, nourishing, and real. Her expertise in navigating change is rooted in nearly two decades as co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, a nationally recognized practice where she has helped people move through divorce with compassion and respect - skills that continue to inform the supportive, judgment-free spaces she creates today. Cheryl believes midlife isn’t about settling down - it’s the beginning of something truly Funderful. 🔍 What You’ll Take Away from This Episode: - How Cheryl turned a series of quiet wake-up calls into a bold, joyful midlife reinvention - Why meaningful experiences matter more than stuff (and how to create more of them) - The surprising power of puzzles, gardening, and mindful hobbies for getting out of your head - What it really means to become your own best friend—and how that changes everything - How to stop the inner critic and build self-trust in your daily life - What Funderful Experiences is—and why it's changing how women connect, heal, and grow 🌿 Connect with Cheryl Dillon: Website: https://www.funderfulexperiences.com/ Newsletter, The Uplift: https://www.funderfulexperiences.com/get-the-uplift/ Connected Hearts Membership: https://www.funderfulexperiences.com/connected-hearts-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funderful_experiences/

    37 min
  4. Ep 15 - Live in Your Wheel House: Aligning Your Life for Health, Wholeness, and Impact with Kim Costa

    JAN 27

    Ep 15 - Live in Your Wheel House: Aligning Your Life for Health, Wholeness, and Impact with Kim Costa

    Kim Costa is a Realtor, TV host, and author whose life completely shifted after healing from a broken back through yoga. That experience rooted her in a deeper purpose and inspired her to create the Wheel House Method, helping people align their homes with their wellbeing. Her book, Live in Your Wheel House, explores how our spaces can support healing, clarity, and authentic living. Kim brings warmth, mindfulness, and real-life wisdom to every conversation—and she’s all about helping people create a home that feels as grounded as they want to feel inside. 🔍 What You’ll Take Away from This Episode: - How a life-altering injury led Kim Costa to completely reimagine her life and purpose - The connection between your physical space and your internal well-being - Why honoring your energy (instead of pushing through) is a key to long-term health - What the Wheel House Method is, and how it helps you realign your life, one area at a time - A simple mindset shift you can make today to feel more grounded and connected - How even small changes in your environment or habits can spark big transformation 🌿 Connect with Kim Costa: - Website: https://lifestylefoundations.com/ - Book (Coming March 2026): https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com - Podcast, Live in Your Wheel House on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U35yAB1LvSMySwUUjY7Do?si=25cab89367104d1e - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor

    32 min
  5. Ep 14 - Rooted Rituals: Daily Practices for Emotional Steadiness in 2026

    JAN 20

    Ep 14 - Rooted Rituals: Daily Practices for Emotional Steadiness in 2026

    Episode 14 Radiantly Rooted with Rachel ✨ Rooted Rituals: Daily Practices for Emotional Steadiness in 2026 | Root Before You Rise - Episode 4 Welcome back to Radiantly Rooted where we explore how to live, lead, and make choices that reflect your deepest truth. In this final part of our Root Before You Rise mini-series, I’m walking you through something gentle, grounding, and powerful: how to rebuild your self-trust through simple, soulful rituals that support emotional steadiness. This is especially for you if you've been living in survival mode, feeling disconnected, or second-guessing yourself even when things look “fine” on the outside. ✨ Inside this episode: What emotional steadiness really means (and how it changes everything)How quiet disconnection shows up (and how to gently notice it)5 simple daily rituals to ground yourself and come back to youWhat makes rituals actually stick (especially if you don’t “do” routines)How to design rituals that support your energy (instead of draining it) Whether you're craving more calm, clarity, or connection in your day-to-day, this episode will help you create a steady foundation to rise from, softly and sustainably. 💛 Free resources mentioned in this episode: Zen Morning Ritual Bundle: https://www.rachelhupp.com/zenmorning Daily Pause Points Guide: https://www.rachelhupp.com/pause Grounding Practice: https://www.rachelhupp.com/grounding Evening Yoga Series: https://www.rachelhupp.com/eveningyoga Come home to yourself, one breath, one ritual at a time. 💫 And if you’re ready for more personalized support, I offer one-on-one coaching for women who want to feel calmer, clearer, and more at home in their lives. You can learn more at https://www.rachelhupp.com/coaching 🧘‍♀️ Subscribe for more episodes that blend soul and strategy, presence and purpose. #SoulfulLiving #SelfTrust #EmotionalSteadiness #RootToRise #Rituals #InnerAlignment #RadiantlyRooted #RachelHupp #MindfulRoutines

    24 min
  6. Ep 13 - How to Build a Life That Feels Calmer, Clearer, and More Like You

    JAN 14

    Ep 13 - How to Build a Life That Feels Calmer, Clearer, and More Like You

    ✨ Self-Trust Is the New Strategy | Root Before You Rise - Episode 3 of 4 What if the most powerful strategy in 2026 isn’t another productivity hack… but learning to trust yourself again? In this episode of Root Before You Rise, soulful life coach and spiritual guide Rachel Hupp shares a deeply grounding conversation about what it really means to come home to yourself — and how self-trust can become the foundation for a calmer, clearer, more aligned life. If you've ever felt like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, chasing clarity, or wondering why things look fine but don’t feel right… this episode is your invitation to pause and reconnect. 🌿 Rachel walks you through her signature A.L.I.G.N.™ Framework, a 5-part process designed to help you: Recognize the quiet patterns keeping you stuck (without judgment) Release old beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve you Practice self-trust in the middle of real life (not just on the good days) Expand in a way that’s steady and sustainable Nourish yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually This isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about remembering the version of you that’s been there all along, the one who knows. 🎧 Tune in to explore how rebuilding self-trust can shift your entire way of living and discover a gentle, soulful path forward. — 🪷 Ready to deepen this work? Learn more about Rachel's 1:1 coaching: https://www.rachelhupp.com/coaching 💌 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantlyrootedyoga/ 🌿 More episodes + free resources: https://youtube.com/radiantlyrootedyoga

    16 min
  7. Ep 12 - Your Soul’s Yes vs Your Shoulds: 5 Signs to Tell the Difference

    JAN 7

    Ep 12 - Your Soul’s Yes vs Your Shoulds: 5 Signs to Tell the Difference

    ✨ Your Soul's Yes | Root Before You Rise - Episode 2 of 4 How to make nourishing decisions that actually feel like you Are you tired of saying yes to things that leave you feeling drained, scattered, or like you’re living someone else’s life? In this episode of Radiantly Rooted, we’re talking about how to recognize a soul yes, the kind of yes that doesn’t come from guilt, pressure, or habit… but from alignment, clarity, and self-trust. You’ll learn five simple, powerful ways to know when your body, intuition, and energy are pointing toward a true yes and how to start honoring that inner guidance again, one decision at a time. This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about coming home to yourself. 💫 In this episode, I share: - Why confusing being agreeable with being aligned keeps you stuck - How to tell the difference between fear-based decisions and intuitive ones - Five ways to spot a soul yes in real life - A gentle practice to rebuild your self-trust (even if it’s been a while) 💌 Download the free worksheet: Want to go deeper? I created a companion Soul Yes Reflection Guide to help you integrate today’s episode. Download it here: rachelhupp.com/12 🔗 Resources & Links: Free Soul Yes Reflection Guide: https://rachelhupp.com/12 Learn more about 1:1 Soulful Life Coaching: https://rachelhupp.com/coaching Follow me on Instagram: @rachelhupp 💭 Leave a review:If this episode spoke to you, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a review. It helps the podcast grow and helps more women come back to themselves, too.

    20 min
  8. Ep 11 - Tired Already? A Softer Way to Begin Again This New Year

    12/30/2025

    Ep 11 - Tired Already? A Softer Way to Begin Again This New Year

    ✨ Let's Start Gently | Root Before You Rise - Episode 1 of 4 If you’ve been wondering why you feel tired at the start of every new year, even after time “off”, you’re not alone. In this episode of Radiantly Rooted with Rachel, we explore why emotional and nervous system fatigue builds during the holidays and how to begin the year from a place of rest and self-trust instead of pressure.If you’ve been told that starting strong, setting goals, or reinventing yourself is the only way to create change, I’m here to tell you, that’s not the full story.In this episode, I’m sharing a gentler way to begin again. We’ll look at what’s really behind your exhaustion, how to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm, and what it means to root before you rise.From understanding why rest is not laziness to how to make nourishing choices that actually last, we’ll walk through how to step into 2026 with calm confidence, even if you’re feeling burned out or behind.Whether you’re a yoga student, teacher, or woman navigating midlife transitions, you’ll walk away with a sense of relief, clarity, and practical steps to start the new year feeling steady, supported, and enough.🎯 HERE ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Exhaustion doesn’t mean you did the holidays wrong. It means your body’s been working overtime.Learn how emotional triggers, disrupted routines, and overgiving can drain your energy and what to do to gently recalibrate.2️⃣ January isn’t a test, it’s a threshold.Discover how yoga philosophy invites us to honor the season we’re in, slow down, and rebuild energy through rest and reflection rather than force or perfection.3️⃣ Small, nourishing choices create real change.Instead of rushing into goals, try beginning with stillness, checking in with what you’re holding, and asking one simple question: “What do I need most right now?”👋 MORE FROM ME:Instagram → @radiantlyrootedyogaWebsite → www.rachelhupp.com⭐️ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you’d subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other women find this work, slow down, and come home to themselves. 🎙Thank you for listening, and remember:✨ You don’t need to earn rest.✨ You are allowed to begin again, gently.✨ You are already enough.See you next week for the next episode in this series: “5 Ways to Know When Your Soul Says YES.”

    20 min
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A soulful podcast for midlife women who feel off, restless, or disconnected, especially those navigating big life transitions like empty nests, career shifts, caregiving, or rediscovering themselves after life changes. Join Rachel Hupp, yoga teacher and life coach, for short episodes with simple tools to help you slow down, trust yourself, and feel more like you again. Through breathwork, mindfulness, and everyday rituals, you’ll reconnect with what really matters, gently, and for real.

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