Choosing Love Over Fear: Rachel’s Breast Cancer Story

This week on Boldi(ish) I sit down with the incredible Rachel Starratt, a woman who walked through one of the hardest years of her life and came out the other side with strength, clarity, and an unshakeable sense of self.

Just weeks after her husband asked for a divorce, Rachel received a breast cancer diagnosis. A working mom of two young boys, she suddenly found herself navigating heartbreak, treatment, and rebuilding her identity all at once. But instead of breaking her, this year stretched her, shaped her, and revealed what truly mattered most.

In this powerful conversation, Rachel shares:

✨ The moment everything changed—and how she found her footing again
✨ What cancer taught her about slowing down, listening to her body, and choosing herself
✨ The surprising ways her community showed up when she needed them most
✨ How she learned to love the body that fought for her
✨ Why she picked up a surfboard (yes, surfing!) and discovered joy in a brand-new way
✨ What it really looks like to prioritize healing while raising two little boys

Rachel’s story is raw, hopeful, and full of the kind of wisdom you only learn by walking through fire. This episode is for anyone who’s ever faced a season they didn’t ask for and is searching for a reminder that strength is already inside you.

Tune in and let Rachel’s courage inspire your own.

Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-starratt-95844718/