Finding the Gift in the Tough Stuff with Rhonda Farrah
- Author
- Heather Nelson
- Published
- Thu 24 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
“It’s the failures, it’s the adversity, it’s the sorrow, it’s that not so good effing stuff that is essential to have you be your highest and best self.” —Rhonda Farrah
Most of us spend years trying to outrun our past, hide our pain, or wait for life to finally go our way. But what if the real breakthrough comes from embracing the mess, not escaping it? If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re living on autopilot, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless.
Rhonda Farrah is a transformation coach, author, and podcast host who’s turned her own life’s toughest moments—surviving federal prison, battling stage three breast cancer, and rebuilding after heartbreak—into a blueprint for growth. With a background in psychology and a gift for helping others find strength in struggle, Rhonda’s approach is all about real talk, radical self-love, and practical steps to move from surviving to thriving.
Tune in as Heather and Rhonda dive into the art of turning setbacks into comebacks, the surprising power of self-reflection, and why loving yourself is the ultimate game-changer. Press play and get ready to see your story in a whole new light!
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Episode Highlights:
01:31 Real Credentials from Life Experiences
06:11 Federal Indictment and Prison
16:38 Life After Prison and Breast Cancer
28:23 Chapter 2 of Midlife Connection Crisis
39:20 Transformation and Personal Growth
41:35 Fix Your Reflection First Coaching Program
44:28 Life is a Precious Gift
Connect with Rhonda:
Rhonda Farrah is a transformation coach, author, and podcast host with a background in educational psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy. Drawing on her extensive professional training and profound life experiences—including overcoming incarceration and breast cancer—Rhonda empowers others to embrace self-love, resilience, and personal growth.
As the founder of "Fix Your Reflection First and Live Your Best Life Ever," she offers group coaching programs and is passionate about helping others find the gift in every challenge and awakening hearts, minds, and spirits to their authentic power.
