Rachel Luna on How to Take Charge of Your Own Narrative | Women of Impact

Given that when we look around the world right now we see nothing but stress, anxiety and panic, it might be good for all of us to take some time building our confidence. Fortunately, cancer thriver, best-selling author and Chief Confidence Creator Rachel Luna is perfectly positioned to help us. On this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Rachel Luna represents thriving instead of surviving, being a champion instead of just barely making it. She explains how she stays in control of her own story, shares how she remains deeply rooted, and engages Lisa in a fascinating discussion of each of their deepest values. This episode is brought to you by:  Whoop: WHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to whoop.com and use discount code IMPACT at checkout. Impact Theory University: university.impacttheory.com Blinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/woi Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/womenofimpact and use discount code WOMENOFIMPACT  SHOW NOTES:  Don’t focus on not making mistakes. Instead, be aware of your stories and thoughts. [3:36] If you are uncertain, check in with your body and see how you feel. [5:39] We have to stop just looking for survival, and try to thrive. [7:17] It’s not easy to adopt a powerful, thriving perspective, but it’s worth it [10:17] Why you should build your identity on your core beliefs, and not on your roles [11:10] Lisa and Rachel discuss their core beliefs [14:02] When your identity is deeply rooted, it’s easier to collaborate with different people [15:51] Rachel advocates doing an audit of your week, and seeing where you spend your time [16:36] Who do you want to be? And how would that person handle the situation you’re in? [18:52] Rachel explains why she writes her story the way she wants it to happen [19:43] Rachel shares her story of battling breast cancer [21:29] At first, Rachel was not available for people who wanted to tell her “I’m sorry.” [25:34] Life is not always perfectly laid out like on social media [26:43] How do you give yourself grace when you make mistakes? [28:04] Rachel talks about how to let go of sorrow and embrace self-love [29:56] Rachel reviews the process for learning to truly love yourself and live out your values [33:16] Rachel shares her superpower [35:35]  FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TIsoKh FOLLOW RACHEL: WEBSITE: rachelluna.biz INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2UQSCed FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2RhkB4n TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2JW5LfL  Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  Women of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/