About
Meet Rachel
Hello there and welcome!
My name is Rachel Marie Degen and I am the Founder of Explore Self & Soul. I call myself a Soulistic Guide because I am here to help you build a deeper relationship with your self and your soul through all facets of life such as your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki 1 Practitioner and Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) Practitioner.
After experiencing a personal health scare in 2021, I felt as though I was presented an opportunity to evaluate the priorities of my life. The stress and anxiety that came with working in the corporate world was no longer in alignment with my values. In divine timing I was led to breathwork where the visceral feeling and knowing in my body told me this was a calling to pursue full time. It was the first time in my life where I listened to the messages my body was telling me.
Without the opportunity I had of healing deep wounds within myself through breathwork, I never would have followed the path I now see myself taking every day. I practice intuitive guidance daily and feel it growing stronger as I continue to acknowledge how it never fails me. My personal healing journey has been positively affected by all areas of facilitation that I offer, and I am on a mission to help you feel into who you truly are and have always been.
When you work with me, you will begin to notice that my grounded and compassionate energy is present with you — all parts of you! It brings me great honor to work with people who have come to this planet to heal.
Trust . . . know . . . and believe that as you heal, the ripple effect is immediately activated around you. I am able to transform as your facilitator and all beings on this planet open to receive this energy, they are also healing.
A little more about me . . .
I am married to my amazing, loyal and supportive husband, Derek. We have an 11 year old pom-a-poo named Marlow. I was born and raised in southwest Iowa and aside from living in Chicago for a couple of years after college, I have been residing in central Iowa since 2012. I love morning walks with Marlow and he enjoys all the rides around town he can get — he’s my buddy (and follower)! We travel as a family to places like Colorado, Arkansas, and Michigan to get away from the noise and busyness that comes from being in the city. I enjoy yoga, meditation, tarot cards, collecting crystals, as well as, creating web design for small businesses and being of service within my community in whatever way I possibly can!
What Clients Are Saying
“Rachel and I reconnected cosmically. She introduced me to a new method of mental strength. Like one would go to the gym to workout out their physical form, I’ve sought Rachel’s guidance to strengthen my mental resiliency. Her compassion is infectious and incredibly genuine. I wish everyone could experience her class.”
Trinh C.
“Rachel is an exceptional Breathwork Facilitator as she is an exceptional person. She has such a calming presence about her that helps you to feel completely at ease. The healing space she holds for you is so genuine and comforting as she shows pure love and support. She also clearly devotes her time and energy into making sure her sessions with you are serene and effective. I'm so grateful for the work she has done with me in my healing journey, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for support in healing.”
Erika R.