Rachel Joy Baribeau shares a behind-the-scenes look at her whirlwind trip from Italy to Pittsburgh, where she spoke to both the Pitt football and basketball teams. With less than 24 hours on the ground, she brought her signature fire, faith, and purpose-driven message—reminding us all that we are on assignment. Rachel reflects on what it means to be a “sacred space holder,” the power of giving people their flowers while they’re still here, and how surrendering control opens the door for God to m...
Jul 20, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 12
We are visiting the archives for a bit this summer as Rachel travels, writes and spends time with family. In this episode, she takes us back to the moment she chose to leave behind her 17-year career in sportscasting to pursue what truly set her soul on fire. With honesty, humor, and heart, she shares the story of her emotional leap of faith—including the retirement letter she wrote mid-flight, the healing journey that followed, and the divine timing of finally writing her book. We are visiting ...
Jul 13, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In this episode from the vault, Rachel challenges us to stop waiting for "someday" and start living with full authenticity today . She shares what it means to be nostalgic for the present moment, to embrace our imperfections while staying in a state of healing, and to show up boldly—even when it’s messy. You'll hear the behind-the-scenes of building her movement, launching her mastermind, and learning how to play her “weird flute music” in a world that desperately needs realness. Plus, she opens...
Jul 06, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 10
For the next few weeks, we are going into the vault to share past episodes. This week takes us back to January of 2024 where Rachel reflects on what it means to be seen while we’re growing—messy, honest, and beautifully unfinished. From calling out the “disappear and come back different” culture to unpacking the difference between solitude and isolation, Rachel urges us to stop hiding and start showing up—just as we are. What You’ll Hear: Rachel’s take on why you don’t need to disappear to reinv...
Jun 29, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 9
This episode is a collection of moments—from Rachel’s recent prison ministry experience to her reflections after speaking at the Next Level Speakers Conference, plus highlights from this past season. You’ll hear coaching breakthroughs, sacred conversations, vulnerable stories of grief, marriage healing, addiction recovery, and deep soul work. It’s unfiltered. It’s emotional. And it’s packed with the kind of truth that transforms. 🎧 Featuring clips from: A moving conversation with Karen McCord a...
Jun 26, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Trigger Warning: This episode contains deeply personal reflections and discussions around financial trauma, mental health struggles, and loss. Listener discretion is advised, especially for young listeners. In this unfiltered, unscripted finale to the season, Rachel shares a raw account of a recent emotional spiral that began with a bank visit—and turned into a powerful moment of healing, humility, and growth. Rachel also pays tribute to her friend John Brenkus, who tragically passed away. She u...
Jun 15, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This week’s episode is a patchwork of Rachel’s life on the road, recorded in the moment, with all the emotion, joy, exhaustion, and divine timing she’s known for. You’ll hear Rachel share voice notes from her travels: from a bookstore surprise in San Francisco to a full-circle speaking moment with the 49ers, a serendipitous return to Ohio State on her birthday, and all the beautiful, messy, sacred moments in between. It’s a reminder that God hears your prayers—even the whispered ones—and that wh...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 6
We’re doing something different—and deeply special—this week. We’re celebrating the birthday of a woman who doesn’t just speak… she shifts rooms. A woman who has turned pain into purpose, setbacks into soul work, and who has helped thousands find their voice, their fight, and their joy. This episode is a birthday tribute to Rachel Joy Baribeau , the heart behind I’m Changing the Narrative and the Joystarters Podcast . You’ll hear stories from athletes, speakers, mental health advocates, mamas, a...
Jun 01, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Rachel welcomes her friend Karen McCord, mother of beloved sportscaster Carly McCord, who tragically died in a 2019 plane crash. Together, they explore themes of grief, faith, signs from the afterlife, and a mother’s journey to healing. Karen shares the powerful inspiration behind her book Only Rainbows: A Mother’s Memoir of Courage, Loss, and Grace , which began as a journal of pain and became a testament of love. She opens up about angel encounters, and how writing helped her uncover the depth...
May 25, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Rachel sits down with Shannon and Shirley Austin—the couple she credits with saving her marriage. What starts as a conversation about marriage coaching unfolds into a heart-deep exploration of personal accountability, emotional maturity, and the power of radical self-reflection. They unpack the hidden dynamics that erode intimacy, the courage it takes to change ourselves (not our partners), and the urgency of cherishing the ones we love before it’s too late. You’ll hear honest stories of healing...
May 18, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week, Rachel sits down with top global speaker Jeremy Anderson to discuss transformation, transparency, and truth. From drug addiction and nightclub hustling to global stages and life-changing mentorship, Jeremy shares how surrendering to God’s plan unlocked a bold new chapter of purpose. Together, Rachel and Jeremy explore what it means to lead with obedience, live in radical authenticity, and use your past as a platform for healing others. This is a wake-up call for anyone wondering if th...
May 11, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Rachel pulls back the curtain on the NFL Draft and shares the raw, human stories behind the headlines. These young men are more than numbers on a stat sheet—they are sons, brothers, dreamers, and warriors battling far more than just opponents on the field. She also recounts an unexpected moment during a routine trip to buy pond rocks—a reminder that meaning often finds us in the middle of the ordinary. This is an episode about purpose, presence, and the soul-deep impact of showing up for the peo...
May 04, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Rachel catches us up on her life, her work, and the beautiful mess of pursuing healing, joy, and purpose. She shares lessons learned about being curious about your health, grace-filled toward yourself, and bold in your relationships and dreams. From reflections on losing loved ones to celebrating resilience and new beginnings, Rachel reminds us: your life matters, your story matters, and your willingness to show up real might just change someone else's life too. Links from This Episode: Next Lev...
Apr 27, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 26
This episode was recorded live at The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. It is PART TWO of Rachel's talk. Rachel brings a raw, spirit-led word to women in the thick of it—those still waiting, still hurting, still hoping. She’s not sharing a tidy little testimony. She’s bleeding truth and beauty all over the mic. This message begs you to stop hiding your story. Start telling it. Your healing is someone else’s hope. This message invites you to: Use your God-given gifts Reframe your waiting Li...
Apr 20, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 25
This episode was recorded live at The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Rachel delivers a raw, spirit-led message forged in the middle of her own storm—just days after a slew of personal situations nearly derailed her visit. She showed up anyway, with a word straight from heaven for the women in the room—and now, for you. This isn’t a polished sermon—it’s radical vulnerability, real-life faith, and a reminder that even when life looks dry and barren, God is still planting seeds. This week ...
Apr 13, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 24
In this compilation episode, Rachel brings together powerful moments from multiple podcasts and Joystarters Club meetings, all centered around one big idea: transformation. The world might feel a bit scary and chaotic right now, especially when it comes to our economy and personal stability—so our hope with this episode is to give you encouragement and some practical tools to take action where you can. You’ll hear from special guest Jeremy Newsome (recorded during an economic downturn in 2022), ...
Apr 06, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 23
This week, we are going back into the vault and sharing excepts from our Table Talk Thursday Series that launched when Rachel's book, Relentless Joy, launched. In this episode, Rachel and Natasha talk about using your pain for purpose, radical vulnerability, and the importance of having a battle plan for your mental health. TRIGGER WARNING: She shares personal stories of addiction, domestic violence, self-harm, and profound loss—but also the redemption, healing, and relentless joy that followed....
Mar 30, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 22
This week we are going into the vault. You’ll hear portions of two interviews from the past. The first one is with Darren O’Neal of the Darren O’Neal Show . The second is with Brian Covey of Finding Your Competitive Edge. Rachel holds nothing back as she talks about legacy, radical vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. From addiction and loss to mountaintop moments and redefining success, Rachel shares the real stories behind her journey—including the pain she once kept hidden an...
Mar 23, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 21
In this throwback episode from SundaySoul, Rachel sits down with her longtime mentor and friend, Dr. Kevin Elko—one of the most sought-after motivational speakers for elite athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and leaders across the world. Dr. Elko shares powerful wisdom on why what you call yourself matters, how faith and boldness unlock success, and why we should seek to be a blessing rather than wait for one. He and Rachel dive into life-changing lessons about staying present (“Be where your feet...
Mar 16, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Rachel is fired up in this episode, and she’s bringing you the motivation you need to stop waiting and start moving toward the dreams God has placed on your heart. What have you been putting off? What dream, goal, or calling have you let sit on the shelf? It’s time to dust it off and GO. Rachel also shares a deeply personal story about praying over a tie for years, only to watch her husband wear it on their wedding day. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s timing is perfect—whether you’re waiting...
Mar 09, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Rachel reflects on her recent experience at the NFL Annual Meetings, where she was one of just a few speakers invited to address all 32 heads of player engagement. In this episode, she unpacks the power of authenticity, boldness, and true connection—reminding us that opportunities aren’t just given, they’re created when we step up, pitch ourselves with confidence, and build real relationships instead of chasing transactions. She also challenges us to reflect on the words we use to define ourselv...
Mar 02, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Rachel is heading to Indianapolis to speak at the NFL's annual meetings, addressing all 32 heads of player engagement. Rachel takes us back to the beginning and shares how #ImChangingTheNarrative got its start. Sheencourages listeners to remember that if God has placed a dream in your heart, it is yours to pursue—no matter how daunting it may seem. Reflecting on her own journey from nervous first-time speaker to delivering talks for professional sports teams, Rachel urges us all to dust off our ...
Feb 23, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Rachel dives into the power of perseverance, the courage to stay ready even when the world tells you to sit down, and the deep impact of walking people home with intention. She reflects on Jalen Hurts’ unwavering determination despite public setbacks, the power of owning your narrative in media and beyond, and the importance of showing up for those we love—especially when time is short. Rachel also shares a personal story about a family member nearing the end of their life, emphasizing that we a...
Feb 16, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 16
If you’re waiting for the perfect time, this is your wake-up call—it’s time to make your move! In this episode, Rachel gets real about the power of taking action, stepping into boldness, and refusing to let fear hold you back. This is your year, Joystarter! No more putting your dreams on hold! 💡 Key takeaways: Be bold. Send the text. Make the ask. Drop into the DMs. You never know what doors will open. Don’t waste time. Your dreams, your relationships, your impact—they’re too important to put o...
Feb 09, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 15
You are not “too” anything—God made you exactly as you are, in His image, for a reason. No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve faced, or how unqualified you feel, you are called to something audacious. Rachel Joy Baribeau explores what it means to pour into people, plant seeds of faith, and trust that God is moving, even when we don’t see the full picture. She dives into the practice of wearing the “Garment of Openness”—waking up each day with a heart ready to receive divine encounters, opport...
Feb 02, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Reflecting on the strength of personal connections, Rachel Joy Baribeau Rohe discusses the impact of extending an open hand instead of a closed fist. She explores the idea that true influence starts with love—an act of vulnerability and courage that creates space for growth, collaboration, and meaningful change. Whether it’s in the workplace, your family, or your community, love is a tool that can heal wounds, bridge gaps, and spark transformation. Rachel challenges listeners to step into the fi...
Jan 26, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Rachel Joy Baribeau reflects on recent experiences, including a transformative speaking engagement in Destin, Florida, and an impactful dinner with remarkable women that highlighted the beauty of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Rachel offers wisdom, stories, and practical tools for living with more grace and courage in 2025. She encourages listeners to embrace past versions of themselves, let go of shame, and say “yes” to opportunities that nurture growth and connection. What You’ll Learn in...
Jan 19, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Rachel Joy Baribeau dives deep into an extraordinary conversation with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a trauma-trained clinical psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and author of Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions About Grief and Loss . From raw stories of personal loss to groundbreaking insights into grief and healing, this episode is a masterclass in navigating life’s most challenging transitions. Meghan shares her personal journey of profound loss, the lessons she’s learned as a therapist, and the too...
Jan 17, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Rachel opens up about the weight of shame many of us unknowingly carry and how it holds us back from stepping into our full potential. She shares personal stories of overcoming shame, financial struggles, and difficult seasons in her life. She challenges listeners to reflect on the areas of their lives where shame might be lurking—whether it’s about finances, relationships, health, or personal failures—and to commit to leaving that shame behind as they step into 2025. In addition to exploring th...
Dec 22, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 10
In this episode, Rachel Joy Barbeau Rohe shares her experience speaking at Varsity Spirit. She dives deep into what it means to walk in your purpose and the challenges that often come with stepping into your calling. Rachel also encourages listeners to approach 2025 with clarity, grace, and purpose, giving themselves permission to grow without self-judgment. This episode is a reminder that life’s challenges don’t define you—they refine you. Rachel’s message is clear: embrace the journey, connect...
Dec 15, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 9
