#268 Permission to Inspire W/Rachel Luna

Published: June 23, 2023, 9:36 p.m.

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Hello and welcome back. This week I interview a:

  • Renowned Life coach

  • Best-selling author\\xa0

  • Widely Successful Motivational Speaker

  • Cancer survivor

While Rachel Luna answers to all of these titles, none of them truly define or wholly describe her.\\xa0

Rachel\\u2019s life has been filled with tragedies that by themselves might paralyze others or even cause them to give up completely.\\xa0

Having lost both of her parents at a young age, Rachel became estranged from her siblings when they were separated by the state\\u2026.she struggled with anorexia\\u2026.depression\\u2026.and alcoholism\\u2026.to name just a few of the incredible challenges she has faced.\\xa0

But Rachel didn\\u2019t give up.\\xa0

She didn\\u2019t fall prey to self-doubt or self-pity.\\xa0

No\\u2026..Rachel Luna used all of those tragedies to fuel her passion\\u2026.CHANGING PEOPLE\\u2019S LIVES.\\xa0

First\\u2026..though\\u2026.she had to change her own.\\xa0

In this compelling conversation, Rachel shares her story of tragedy and triumph. She takes us from the streets of New York City, around the globe, stopping in Iraq, Hollywood, and Wall Street, only to figure out that it doesn\\u2019t matter where you ARE\\u2026but what really matters is WHAT YOU DO.\\xa0

So, grab a tissue, get ready for a fistbump, and prepare to stand on your chair and shout, \\u201cI CAN!\\u201d as you listen to this inspirational Wealthy Wellthy Podcast with Rachel Luna.\\xa0 \\xa0

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00:00:00 Introduction to Rachel Luna\'s story of tragedy and triumph

00:06:04 Joining the Marine Corps, discovering life coaching and helping people heal from emotional baggage

00:10:36 High School Struggles and Joining the Marines

00:14:14 Boot Camp Experience and Importance of Identity

\\xa000:18:03 Neuroscience and Rebuilding Identity after Trauma

\\xa000:21:02 Life Lessons Learned in the Marine Corps

00:24:09 Importance of Good Leaders in the Military

00:25:25 The Marine Corps: No One Gets Left Behind

00:26:53 Importance of Teamwork and Listening to Brilliant Ideas

00:28:42 Importance of Discipline in the Marine Corps

00:30:46 Importance of Resilience and Confidence in Personal Development

\\xa000:34:08 Advocating for Compassionate Conversations and Understanding in Society

00:41:22 Personal Truth vs Scientific Fact

00:43:07 The Importance of Identifying as a Woman

00:45:07 Connecting Heart to Heart: Labels Don\'t Matter

\\xa000:49:27 Surviving and Thriving: Rachel Luna\'s Life Today

00:54:28 Lack of Motivation in Daily Life

00:54:32 Manufacturing Confidence

00:58:10 Thanking the Guest and Closing the Podcast

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