Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker, Body Love Coach, Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her partner.

In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book "The Doughnut Diaries" about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets which lasted for over thirty years. As Rachel turned forty the expression I got sick and tired of being sick and tired hit home and she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self sabotage. Rachel began to do the work on my mind, body and soul. Writing her book was her way of sharing my message to women that you are not alone! Now using her book Rachel wants to help people who have had or a still experiencing negative body image. By using what she now refers to as my three pillars of fitness; Nourishment for both the mind and body, Movement & Rest.

"My mission is to create a safe space for all women to feel whole in their own body" – Rachel Lavin

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(0:00) Introduction to societal and familial expectations (1:34) Hersh introduces Rachel Lavin (2:34) Rachel's insights on perfection and fitness (6:21) "The Donut Diaries" and the philosophy of food (10:46) Defining fitness, longevity, and turning 40 (15:37) Body positivity and body love coaching (18:54) Rachel's Hawaiian experience and pandemic impacts (24:33) Addressing diet culture and mental health (26:36) Promoting a book and conducting workshops (28:36) Rachel's TED Talk journey (29:14) Wrapping up and call to action (31:48) Where to connect with Rachel Lavin online