The Rachel Hollis Podcast 934 | "Rach, my friends are competitive mean-girls!" "Help, I'm going into debt to pay for my son's college"
Feb 12, 2026
Advice on overcoming feeling stuck by rediscovering play and small creative joys. Practical options for handling college costs without taking on parental debt. How to spot competitive, mean-girl dynamics in friendships and when to walk away. Tips for finding authentic friends through shared hobbies and lowering pressure to perform.
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Start With Joy To Find Purpose
- Lean into activities that make you feel joyful and creative before forcing a big 'purpose' decision.
- Use passion and play as fuel to discover meaningful work over time.
Keynote Story: Rediscovering Punk Music
- Rachel told a keynote story about a corporate executive who rediscovered his love of live punk music.
- The man realized sharing that passion with coworkers and kids would reignite his joy.
Allow 'Silly' Passions To Be Real
- If you feel ashamed about wanting a 'silly' creative pursuit, give yourself permission to try it anyway.
- Small experiments in joy remove fear and clarify whether an idea can grow into meaning.
