1030 | ASK RACH: How to Support Someone You Can't Fix and How to Know If You Should Have Another Baby

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In this edition of "Ask Rach" on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach answers three listener questions about supporting loved ones through difficult times, making big decisions about family, and finding healthier ways to process negative emotions. She offers advice to a woman whose boyfriend is struggling with health challenges and depression, emphasizing the importance of showing up for someone without taking responsibility for fixing their problems. Rachel also delivers some tough love to a mother debating whether to have a second child, challenging the idea that children need siblings and encouraging parents to make decisions based on what they truly want rather than what they feel they should do. Finally, Rach shares her approach to journaling through difficult days, explaining why focusing on how you feel rather than recounting everything that went wrong can help you gain clarity and perspective. Throughout the episode, she reminds listeners that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is release expectations, trust yourself, and recognize that what works for someone else might not be right for you.