Simple Tips to Support Yourself: What Can I Do to Be Gentle With Myself In Hard Seasons?

In this episode of A Fresh Story: Simple Tips to Support Yourself, Olivia Howell sits down with Rachel Lovitt, a holistic movement coach and Reiki practitioner who helps people reconnect with their bodies, rediscover childlike curiosity, and feel like themselves again. Rachel’s specialty is making self-care radically simple — a refreshing counter to the wellness “noise” around biohacking, optimization, and rigid routines that can leave you feeling like you’re already failing. For anyone navigating overwhelm, caregiving demands, or a major life transition, this conversation is a practical guide to building emotional resilience through small, sustainable actions rather than all-or-nothing effort.

Throughout the episode, Rachel reframes rest and slowing down not as indulgence but as a foundation for endurance — pausing now is what allows you to keep going through big life transitions later. Her approach is especially supportive for busy parents, caregivers in the “sandwich generation,” and anyone rebuilding routines after a season of change, offering ways to quiet self-judgment and tune out the pressure to perform wellness “correctly.” If you’ve been craving a more compassionate, genuinely doable approach to your mental and physical well-being, this Simple Tips to Support Yourself episode delivers expert-backed, actionable guidance for caring for yourself one small, joyful step at a time.