Soul to Self® Podcastathon 2026 | Supporting Hopefull Handbags

What if looking after ourselves wasn't about doing more, getting everything right or following another set of rules?

What if it began with understanding ourselves a little better?

In this special Podcastathon conversation, I'm joined by Rachel C-K of Rachel C-K Wellbeing to explore a more holistic approach to wellbeing, and the importance of recognising that how we feel isn't always just about our physical bodies.

Rachel brings her passion for natural living, essential oils, personal empowerment and cyclical living to a lively conversation about reconnecting with ourselves and making choices that support our individual needs.

We explore the relationship between our physical and emotional wellbeing, the everyday pressures that can leave us feeling disconnected, and how developing greater awareness of our own patterns and preferences might help us approach life with a little more understanding and a lot less self-criticism.

Rachel also shares her approach to lower-tox living, why she encourages small, manageable changes rather than perfection, and how she uses natural rhythms and personal energy patterns to inform the way she plans her work and life.

At the heart of our conversation is one of Rachel's favourite reminders:

Understand yourself more and blame yourself less.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What Rachel means when she says we're more than just our physical bodies.
• Why personal choice and self-awareness are central to her approach to wellbeing.
• The connection between emotions, physical experiences and how we feel in everyday life.
• Rediscovering joy through music, movement, nature and trying new experiences.
• Approaching lower-tox living through small, achievable changes rather than fear or perfection.
• Rachel's use of essential oils as part of her personal wellbeing practices.
• Her approach to cyclical living, lunar rhythms and recognising individual patterns in energy and motivation.
• Finding ways to work with our changing needs rather than constantly pushing through.

Meet Rachel C-K

Rachel is a holistic wellbeing practitioner and the woman behind Rachel C-K Wellbeing.

Her work brings together essential oils, natural and lower-tox living, energy awareness, personal empowerment and cyclical living.

Through workshops, gatherings and wellbeing education, Rachel encourages women to explore different approaches to looking after themselves and make choices that feel supportive of their individual lifestyles.

A central theme in her work is moving away from overwhelm and self-criticism towards greater self-awareness, practical changes and personal choice.

Connect with Rachel

Website

Instagram

Workshops and resources

About the Soul to Self® Podcastathon

This conversation was recorded during the Soul to Self® Podcastathon on 25 September 2026, a fundraising event supporting Hopefull Handbags and their work with women and children affected by domestic abuse.

With thanks to MIB International, our headline sponsor, for supporting the event and helping us bring these conversations together.

Find out more about Hopefull Handbags

Continue the conversation

If you could use a moment to come back to yourself, I hope this conversation offers a gentle place to begin.

You can discover more conversations, reflections and resources through the Soul to Self® community join here.