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Self Talk with Rachel Astarte

Self Talk takes a conversational look at how we can show up in the world—for the world. If you're on a journey to your true self, this is your next stop.

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Living the Foundation of Self—Give Yourself Grace (How Change Happens)

Send Rachel a text message. In this episode, Rachel explores the three natural phases of transformation: understanding, experience, and integration . Learn why real change isn’t measured by perfection, but by the gradual embodiment of new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. You’ll discover how the three pillars of the Foundation of Self—Nonjudgment, Awareness, and Gentleness—help new habits…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Separate Thought From Self: Awareness and the Eternal Self

Send Rachel a text message. What if your thoughts and emotions are experiences you have, not the essence of who you are? In this episode, we explore: non-duality and the quantum field the difference between awareness and identity why emotions rise and fall like waves how to stop letting thoughts run the show a simple reflective exercise to reconnect with the eternal Self This is about reclaiming…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Receive, Don’t Seek: Manifestation Reimagined

Send Rachel a text message. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing manifestation wrong”… this might shift everything. In this episode, we move beyond vision boards and wishful thinking to explore a deeper truth: You are not separate from what you’re trying to manifest. We talk about: • why traditional manifestation (think The Secret ) can feel limiting • how non-dual awareness changes everything •…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Reclaim Your Energy

Send Rachel a text message. Feeling exhausted, but not from what you actually did ? You might be leaking energy. In this episode, we explore: how we unconsciously give our energy away why it leaves us anxious, foggy, and burned out how to gently call it back and how to avoid leaking energy in the first place This is where awareness becomes power. Your energy doesn’t need to be chased, controlled,…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Meditate on This

Send Rachel a text message. Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. — Pema Chödrön In this episode of Self Talk , we redefine what meditation can be—beyond rules, shame, and “shoulds.” We'll explore why so many of us resist meditating, debunk the myth that meditation is about “reaching enlightenment,”…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Bring Fear Closer

Send Rachel a text message. It’s not that you must be free from fear… What is needed rather than running away or controlling or suppressing or any other resistance is understanding fear; that means watch it; learn about it; come directly into contact with it. —J. Krishnamurti What if fear isn’t something to eliminate—but something asking to be seen? In this episode of Self Talk , we explore the…

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Living the Foundation of Self—Be Genuinely Curious

Send Rachel a text message. You have built your Foundation of Self; now it's time to start living it. In this episode of Self Talk , we talk about Genuine Curiosity —the foundational tool at the heart of the Foundation of Self framework. We'll revisit the three core pillars of the work—non-judgment, awareness, and gentleness—and explain why genuine curiosity is the guide you'll return to time and…

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Building Your Foundation of Self—Interoception: Listening to the Body’s Wisdom

Send Rachel a text message. In this episode, we explore interoception —the inner sense that lets us feel and understand what’s happening inside the body. This often-overlooked skill forms the foundation of emotional intelligence, intuition, self-trust, and conscious decision-making. You’ll learn why the underdeveloped ego resists inner sensation, how interoception connects us to our Highest Self,…

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Building Your Foundation of Self—Creating Boundaries, Not Walls

Send Rachel a text message. In this episode of Self Talk , we discuss the true purpose of healthy boundarie s—and why they’re actually acts of compassion, not separation. Beginning with the core mantra, “My boundaries benefit both of us,” we'll reframe boundaries as soulful practices that protect our inner peace while deepening authentic connection. We'll also unpack the difference between walls…

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Building Your Foundation of Self—Evolving the Underdeveloped Ego

Send Rachel a text message. In this episode, we explore the underdeveloped ego—the "small s self" that keeps us playing small, doubting our worth, and resisting change. You’ll learn what the underdeveloped ego is, how it shows up as negative self-talk and impostor syndrome, and why it fears your awakening. We'll talk about how the ego’s resistance isn’t the enemy—it’s a sign that growth is…

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