Laughter: The Best Medicine | Rachel Burr

What if laughter isn’t a distraction from healing—but a doorway into it?

In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Rachel Burrfor a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and deeply human. With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and organizations—and two master’s degrees in clinical psychology and organizational development—Rachel brings a sharp understanding of human behavior paired with a refreshing dose of humor.

We dive into why transformation is rarely tidy, why growth often feels uncomfortable before it feels liberating, and how laughter can soften the nervous system, open perspective, and make real change sustainable. Rachel challenges the myth that leadership—or healing—should look polished, reminding us that authenticity is where true power lives.

Rachel is the author of Butterfly Goo: The Down and Dirty Truth of Transformation, a humorous memoir that explores the messy, sticky, very human reality of change. Drawing from her own missteps, triumphs, and “goo-filled” moments, Rachel reframes transformation as something we don’t clean up—but courageously move through. The book blends storytelling, practical insights, and experiential exercises that invite readers to examine where life is working, where it isn’t, and what might be calling for change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in “comfortable discomfort,” afraid to fail, or quietly wondering if you’re enough, this conversation is for you. Because as Rachel reminds us—you don’t get the wings without first going through the goo.

Connect with Rachel Burr:

• 📘 Book: https://ButterflyGooBook.net/
  
  
• 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmburr/
  
  
• 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.m.burr.1
  
  
• 📸 Instagram: @catamentum

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