Rachel Williams: I Lost My Brother to Addiction! Here's How You Can Transform Pain Into Purpose

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Grief, resilience, and the pursuit of something greater; this episode is deeply personal. I sit down with IFBB Pro Rachel Williams, a powerhouse in the fitness world with a story that will move you to your core. Rachel opens up about the moment she stepped off the stage, earning her Pro card, and the journey that led her there one marked by profound loss, relentless determination, and unwavering faith.
We dive into her brother’s battle with addiction, the weight of grief, and how bodybuilding became both an escape and a path to healing. Rachel shares raw, unfiltered moments of navigating the darkest days, finding hope in the most unexpected places, and how she carries her brother’s legacy with her every single day.
But this episode isn’t just about the past, it’s about the now. Rachel walks us through her and her husband’s journey with IVF, the emotional and physical toll, and the faith that keeps them moving forward.
This one’s about resilience, purpose, and learning to live with intention through every season, every challenge, and every transformation.
Listen in. This one’s special.
You can connect with Rachel here:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachell_price/?hl=en
Key Moments:
1:00 Intro to Rachel Williams
4:07 The Loss of Her Brother & Its Impact
10:00 Coping With Grief Through Fitness
12:24 Competing as an IFBB Pro & Challenges
17:02 Mental & Emotional Struggles Post-Loss
20:28 Living With a Sibling Struggling With Addiction
26:05 The Impact of Her Brother’s Legacy
28:50 IVF Journey & Overcoming Fertility Challenges
37:00 Signs From Her Brother & Keeping His Memory Alive
40:02 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges
45:16 Living With Intention in This Season of Life