Rachel Macy Stafford is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and speaker whose work helps people quiet self-criticism, reconnect with themselves, and create more space for presence, compassion, and meaningful connection in their lives.

With a master's degree in special education and more than 25 years of experience in teaching and writing, Rachel brings an educator’s understanding of how meaningful change happens: through small, sustainable steps grounded in awareness and compassion.

Rachel is the author of five bestselling books, including Hands Free Mama, Only Love Today, and Soul Shift, as well as an audio series and book from Sounds True. She created a transformative eight-week online course that has reached more than 10,000 participants and writes Rachel’s Treehouse, a Substack bestseller where she shares weekly essays and leads monthly teachings centered on self-compassion, connection, and navigating life with greater authenticity and inner steadiness.