A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye.

But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience.

In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles and feelings of inadequacy, to navigating trauma, anxiety and some of life's darkest moments, she reflects on the beliefs she carried about herself and the journey of learning to rewrite them.

She speaks candidly about the power of family, the role her siblings played in helping her find stability, and how love, support and hope became anchors during times when certainty was nowhere to be found.

This conversation explores what healing really demands, why resilience is something every person possesses, and how growth often comes from learning to hold both the difficult and beautiful parts of your story at the same time. Along the way, Rachel shares what she has learned about boundaries, self-worth, purpose and the ongoing process of becoming.

This is a conversation about healing, hope and choosing to keep moving forward, even when life gives you every reason not to.

A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye.
But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience.
In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles and feelings of inadequacy, to navigating trauma, anxiety and some of life's darkest moments, she reflects on the beliefs she carried about herself and the journey of learning to rewrite them.
She speaks candidly about the power of family, the role her siblings played in helping her find stability, and how love, support and hope became anchors during times when certainty was nowhere to be found.
This conversation explores what healing really demands, why resilience is something every person possesses, and how growth often comes from learning to hold both the difficult and beautiful parts of your story at the same time. Along the way, Rachel shares what she has learned about boundaries, self-worth, purpose and the ongoing process of becoming.
This is a conversation about healing, hope and choosing to keep moving forward, even when life gives you every reason not to.

Nobody prepares you for the moment life shifts beneath your feet. A job. A relationship. A version of yourself you thought you knew. One day it's there, and the next, it isn't.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone who's in that space right now. Not perfect answers... just honest conversations with people who've been there and kept going.

Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice, but knowing you're not alone in it. Shift Happens with Richard Sutton - from 18 May 2026.

Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Nobody prepares you for the moment life shifts beneath your feet.&nbsp;A job. A relationship. A version of yourself you thought you knew. One day it's there, and the next, it isn't.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone who's in that space right now. Not perfect answers... just honest conversations with people who've been there and kept going.
Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice, but knowing you're not alone in it. Shift Happens with Richard Sutton - from 18 May 2026.
Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens 

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast about transformation, elevation, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Through people’s stories, we explore what happens when life applies pressure, when things change, and when doubt or failure forces a shift. These are honest conversations about the moments that shape us, and what we can learn from them.

This is not about perfect stories. It’s about real ones, and the small, often unseen shifts that change everything. This podcast is a tool to help you learn through the experiences of others, and navigate your own.

Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of SuttonHealth and The Performance Code, and a global expert in stress management, resilience, and human performance. He is the author of The Stress Code, Stressproof – The Game Plan, and Shift Happens, which distils 25 years of science and lived experience into practical ways to work with stress, burnout, and self-doubt.

Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast about transformation, elevation, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Through people&rsquo;s stories, we explore what happens when life applies pressure, when things change, and when doubt or failure forces a shift. These are honest conversations about the moments that shape us, and what we can learn from them.
This is not about perfect stories. It&rsquo;s about real ones, and the small, often unseen shifts that change everything. This podcast is a tool to help you learn through the experiences of others, and navigate your own.
Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of SuttonHealth and The Performance Code, and a global expert in stress management, resilience, and human performance. He is the author of The Stress Code, Stressproof &ndash; The Game Plan, and Shift Happens, which distils 25 years of science and lived experience into practical ways to work with stress, burnout, and self-doubt.
Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Rachel Kolisi on Self-Worth, Survival and Starting Over

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