Hands Free Mama

This Simple Five-Second Rule Stops Words Before They Wound

Have you ever heard a statement that you immediately knew would change your life? That’s how I … [Read more...]

The Best “Worst” Advice on Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

This summer, I got the Best ‘Worst’ Advice for helping teens become more autonomous, meaning they … [Read more...]

Your Greatest Comrade in the Fight Against Daily Despair

I was perfectly capable of making the long drive and transporting the precious cargo all by … [Read more...]

How to Use Your ‘Coping Color’ to Carry Yourself Through the Gray

In dripping wet clothes, I hastily scanned the meager selection of office supplies at my local drug … [Read more...]

Back Away From the Wall. Be More Like the Butterfly

The best gift I received in a long time is a car stopper. It’s a little target on the … [Read more...]

Bold Holiday Advice Your Worthy Self Needs to Hear

Before I shut things down for a holiday break, I really wanted to be farther along in a massive work … [Read more...]

I want to make memories, not to-do lists. I want to feel the squeeze of loving arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my favorite people, not consumed in a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by overloaded agendas that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter & gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of mobile phones & text messages. I’m letting go of distraction, perfection, & pressure to grasp what really matters. I’m living Hands Free. Will you join me? (Read More)

“After attending one of Rachel’s speaking events, I am finding myself pausing more and re-setting my reactions to my spouse and children as a result of reflecting on the situations and lessons Rachel shared. Her decision to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly, and what she’s learned as she’s worked to transform herself, has lasting impacts on her audience. Rachel’s lessons are like ripples in the ocean as they help others like me move towards choosing love and coming as we are. Rachel works wonders by helping others work wonders.” –A Hands Free Mama in progress

This Simple Five-Second Rule Stops Words Before They Wound

The Best “Worst” Advice on Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

Your Greatest Comrade in the Fight Against Daily Despair

How to Use Your ‘Coping Color’ to Carry Yourself Through the Gray

Back Away From the Wall. Be More Like the Butterfly

Bold Holiday Advice Your Worthy Self Needs to Hear

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