Reclaim your power and live a life of purpose and joy

In When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free, renowned clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Rachel L. Goldman delivers an inspiring, approachable, and practical strategy guide to helping women reclaim their confidence, reshape how they see themselves―inside and out, and build resilience before stress knocks at their door. Dr. Rachel explains how to eliminate feeling “stuck” and how you can gain greater control over your life.

Whether you're feeling professional burnout, struggling with identity changes as you enter a new phase of your life with new challenges, or encountering obstacles as you balance it all, Dr. Rachel offers a compassionate roadmap to reclaiming your power and living a life of purpose and joy. Equipped with her insights, you will gain coping tools necessary to effectively manage any of life's stressors.

You'll also find:

Strategies for recovering from personal and professional setbacks, allowing you to build resilience and find meaning

Techniques for those seeking personal growth, including lifelong tools to manage stress

Ways to navigate burnout and dissatisfaction, as well as tools to manage stress and eliminate limiting beliefs

Perfect for women seeking personal growth and an effective path to self-improvement, When Life Happens is also an essential resource for people struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem looking for a useful tool to use as an adjunct to therapy.

About the Author

Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS, FASMBS-IH (widely known as Dr. Rachel) is a nationally recognized licensed psychologist, speaker, author, and media contributor specializing in the mind-body connection. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a holistic approach to health, she focuses on stress management, eating behaviors, obesity treatment, and health behavior change.

Dr. Rachel is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a trusted expert frequently featured in the media—including on-camera segments and appearances alongside Oprah. She has served as a consultant for the film The Whale and is regularly quoted in major publications such as The New York Times, TIME, CNN, USA Today, and Women’s Health. She is also a member of the Wellness Board for Verywell and a peer reviewer for academic journals.

As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Rachel provides expert guidance to professionals and corporations on stress management, self-care and burnout prevention, health behavior change, and eating behaviors. She leads corporate wellness programs and workshops, helping individuals and teams cultivate healthier lifestyles.