ZOOM OUT PODCAST
Hey! Rachel and Shirah here—welcome to our Zoom Out Podcast!
We’re two friends having honest, vulnerable conversations about life, healing, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being human. We don’t have all the answers—just a desire to see life from a wider lens. So if you’ve ever felt there’s a bigger picture you’re missing, you’re not alone.
Let’s zoom out, together.
Hey! Rachel and Shirah here—welcome to our Zoom Out Podcast!
We’re two friends having honest, vulnerable conversations about life, healing, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being human. We don’t have all the answers—just a desire to see life from a wider lens. So if you’ve ever felt there’s a bigger picture you’re missing, you’re not alone.
Let’s zoom out, together.

Our Logo
What started as a tapestry in Rachel’s room became the heart of our podcast and our logo. The hug reminds us that we’re never truly alone, and the stars and colors reflect our “Zoom Out” vision: encouraging us to explore life from a wider, more wonder-filled perspective.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Episode 1: The One Where We Introduce Ourselves
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Hey Friends!
Rachel and Shirah here! We are so excited to launch our "Zoom Out" podcast. Tune in to Episode 1 to get to know a little bit more about us and WHY we chose to do a podcast! Enjoy!
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Episode 2: The One Where We Become Our Own Best Friend
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
This episode dives into the journey of learning to truly love yourself—recognizing your worth, setting boundaries from a place of self-respect, and understanding that every experience is guiding you back to healing, growth, and deeper connection with who you are.
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Episode 3: The One Where We Heal Our Inner Child
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
In this episode, we dive into healing our inner child—learning to love, nurture, and protect the parts of ourselves that still need care. Through reflection, play, and conscious reparenting, we explore how reconnecting with our younger selves can help us grow into the person we needed back then.
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Episode 4: The One Where We Embrace YOUR Inner Child
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
In this episode, we talk about embracing not only our own inner child but also the inner child within everyone around us. By seeing others—friends, family, even our parents—as their younger selves, we can cultivate more compassion, understanding, and patience while still maintaining healthy boundaries in our relationships.
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Episode 5: The One Where We Define Listening
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the power of true listening—learning to hear ourselves and others with openness and understanding. Through personal stories and insights on love languages and communication, we explore how listening can deepen our connections and bring more peace and growth into our lives.
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Episode 6: The One Where We Effectively Communicate
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
In this episode, we dive into effective communication—how to express yourself with intention, vulnerability, and awareness so that real understanding can happen. We explore how letting go of ego, knowing your communication style, and speaking from the heart can transform relationships and bring true connection.
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Episode 7: The One Where We Dive Into Childhood Trauma
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
In this episode, we explore childhood trauma—how the unmet needs and emotional wounds from our early years shape our adult relationships and sense of self. We discuss shifting from blame to awareness, healing through self-validation, and learning to meet our own needs with compassion and understanding.
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Episode 8: The One Where We Break The Cycle
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
This episode explores how recognizing childhood trauma can help us transform pain into growth, break cycles, and build stronger relationships with ourselves and others.
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Episode 9: The One Where We Analyze Toxic Relationships
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
In this episode, we dive deep into the difference between transactional relationships and transformative ones. We explore how to recognize red flags, what it really means to “ignore the signs,” and how both people can unknowingly feed into toxic dynamics. Is a relationship toxic because of one person’s traits — or because both people enable the pattern?





