Rachel sits down with JR Harvey, who shares how Kings Community was born out of his own pain and insecurity. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on how much confusion and pain comes from never being shown what healthy purpose, love, or leadership looks like in real life.

Together, Rachel and JR unpack how doubt slowly becomes identity, how shame takes root, and why real healing begins at the roots rather than by trying to fix surface behavior.

This conversation also explores:

• Why purpose is often found through pain
• The danger of tying identity to roles, careers, or relationships
• How community interrupts isolation
• Why healing men also lifts women
• And why men and women need each other

This episode is especially meaningful for anyone who cares about mental health, leadership, relationships, and breaking generational patterns.

✨ This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
Be sure to come back next week for the continuation of this honest, healing dialogue.

JR Harvey is the founder and leader of Kings Community, a thriving online brotherhood dedicated to helping men rebuild their confidence, leadership, and emotional resilience after life’s toughest challenges. Through mentorship, community support, and candid discussions about mental health, authentic masculinity, relationships, and personal growth, he has created a space where men can move past survival strategies and step into purposeful, values-driven lives.

Under his leadership, Kings Community has grown into a meaningful network of tens of thousands of men who seek to break free from outdated coping patterns, embrace accountability, and support one another in becoming stronger, more confident, and emotionally grounded versions of themselves.

He shares personal insights and lessons publicly through social platforms like Instagram (@kings__community) and in interviews and podcasts, where he speaks openly about overcoming adversity, redefining strength, and helping men lead with integrity both in their relationships and in their own lives.

RESOURCES:

We would love to see you at the Joy Ball and I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat! If you can’t attend in person, would you consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

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This week’s episode is real life, recorded in pockets of time, stitched together with honesty, faith, and that unmistakable Joystarters energy.

Rachel starts with what’s been sitting on her heart, including a sports moment that sparked a whole internet firestorm: Lynn Jones (Associate Editor, Jacksonville Free Press) taking a few seconds to speak life into Liam Coen after a gutting game.

From there, the episode turns toward the deeper heartbeat behind I’m Changing the Narrative—what the nonprofit actually does beyond speeches and stage moments.

Rachel reads a letter from an athlete the I’m Changing the Narrative foundation helped during a hard patch for the player: job loss, housing instability, real-life crisis. The letter is a tearjerker, and it puts words to the mission in the clearest way possible: this is what support looks like when it’s real, relational, and rooted in faith.

LINK FROM THIS EPISODE:

Kulture City, the world’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance.

RESOURCES:

We would love to see you at the Joy Ball and I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat! If you can’t attend in person, would you consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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Rachel sits down with JayDee Milo for a raw and deeply human conversation about what it means to use the internet for something that actually helps people. JayDee shares how his late mother, Sandy, shaped him, why her story became the foundation of his platform, and how grief and addiction recovery changed the trajectory of his life.

They talk about why authenticity is magnetic right now, why people are exhausted by constant selling and overconsumption online, and they get real about how boundaries become a form of soul care.

This episode is a love letter to single moms, to the people we’ve lost, and to the decision to choose better when you could have repeated the pattern.

Our Guest: JayDee Milo.

JayDee is a creator, advocate, and storyteller who built a massive online community by honoring his late mother’s story and speaking directly to the realities so many women live through, especially single moms and survivors of abuse. His platform blends humor and truth, and his message is rooted in dignity, accountability, and compassion.

Connect with JayDee Milo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaydee_milo and YouTube

RESOURCES:

We would love to see you at the Joy Ball and I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat! If you can’t attend in person, would you consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

provide mental health resources

sponsor talks and live events

send people to get counseling and support

distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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Happy 2026, Joy Starters 🤍

This year isn’t starting with resolutions. It’s starting with an exhale.

In this honest, unfiltered episode, talks about rest, realness, and what it means to unwind after years of pushing, performing, and powering through. She reflects on learning to be bored again, releasing guilt around rest, and choosing authenticity in a world that’s craving what’s real.

This episode also marks a milestone: 10 years of I'm Changing the Narrative. What began in 2016 has grown into a movement rooted in faith, courage, and audacious energy. Throughout the year ahead, Rachel will celebrate the stories, people, and moments that have shaped this journey—while inviting you to begin changing the narrative in your own life.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, live fully, and show up as your real self, this episode is for you.

Welcome to 2026.
Welcome to the year of real. 💛

RESOURCES:

We would love to see you at the Joy Ball and I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat! If you can’t attend in person, would you consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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This is a throwback Sunday Soul episode we are pulling from the archives because it’s with international musician, Laura Reed, who will be with us at the I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat in February 2026.

Rachel sits down with Laura Reed for a conversation about what it was like growing up between cultures — never fully “from” one place — and how she learned to love the parts of herself she once tried to shrink.

They talk about the pressure to conform (especially for women), why Laura refused to dilute her message even when the industry pushed her to, and how she defines success as staying true — and keeping the lights on doing what she loves.

This episode is a reminder that your story doesn’t have to fit in one box to be valid — you can be made of many people and still be whole.

Laura Reed will also be joining us at the Retreat — and after you listen, you’ll understand exactly why she belongs in this room.

We'd love to have you at the I'm Changing the Narrative Retreat and Joy Ball.

If you can’t attend in person, Rachel is asking every follower to consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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This is Week Two of our Speaker Series, where we continue introducing the remarkable humans who will be speaking at the I'm Changing the Narrative Retreat this February.

You’ll hear from relationship and marriage coaches Shannon and Shirley Austin, who share their deeply personal journey through betrayal, healing, illness & accountability. We’re also joined by Lindsay Freezman, a mindfulness and meditation guide who has spent years quietly supporting athletes and individuals in crisis. She speaks to the power of presence, visualization, and helping the nervous system find safety again so healing, clarity, and joy can return. Rachel also introduces Kim Peek, who speaks about creating a big, beautiful life even when it wasn’t the one you planned, reminding us that choosing yourself isn’t selfish.

Join us at the retreat, February 2022 and spend time with these amazing people!!

If you can’t attend in person, Rachel is asking every follower to consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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In this special Retreat Speakers Spotlight (Part 1) episode, Rachel pulls back the curtain on the first Amelia Island ICTN Retreat and introduces a few of the incredible humans she hand-picked for this transformative weekend.

You’ll hear how Rachel met Laura Reed (international musician, “tiny giant,” and soul-stirring storyteller) and why Laura’s journey of integrity over industry “success” is part of what makes this retreat different. Laura shares her path from street-singing to major opportunities—plus how she’s weaving music with food justice, community, and purpose.

Then Rachel introduces Jerremy Newsome, a teacher of true wealth and the energy behind money—who’s helped people rebuild their relationship with finances, faith, and identity. Jeremy shares how he lost millions, what he learned, and the moment he risked it all—and why gratitude changed everything.

Part 2 drops next week with more stories from speakers you’ll want to hear!

Save the date for the Joy Ball in Amelia Island, February 21, 2026. If you can’t attend in person, we'd love for every listener who is able to consider a $5 donation to help I'm Changing the Narrative:

• provide mental health resources
• sponsor talks and live events
• send people to get counseling and support
• distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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Registration for the I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat - February 20-22, 2026 in Amelia Island, Florida: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

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Content note: In this episode, Rachel briefly references violent crime from her past. Please listen with care and step away if you need to.

This week, Rachel is coming in raw and real after discovering that someone opened a business bank account and applied for credit in her name. She walks you through the very real emotions of feeling violated, the practical steps she took to protect herself, and the spiritual choice to pray over the very person who tried to steal from her—without letting them steal her purpose or her day.

We are less than 90 days away from the I’m Changing the Narrative Retreat and Joy Ball, and it is coming together beautifully. We've gathered our speakers on planning Zoom calls and you’ll meet them over the next two Sundays!

If you can’t attend in person, Rachel is asking every follower to consider a $5 donation to help the nonprofit:

-provide mental health resources

-sponsor talks and live events

-send people to get counseling and support

-distribute bracelets, books, and resources to those in need

👉 JOY BALL TICKET AND DONATION LINK:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/im-changing-the-narrative-joy-ball

RETREAT: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat

Link mentioned about NDEs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OWDoW8nO3Q&feature=youtu.be

Rachel's friend, Terri Couser, the credit expert: https://www.youtube.com/@terricouserthecreditexpert?si=s-K17f4v7jbUPADi

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