It's Never Too Late to Start Over 

This DIY family you're building is your best build yet.

That’s the grief process honey. You haven’t given yourself time to grieve. The personal relationship , the sweet Callie. Grief is love with nowhere to go. You will come out the other side once you finish this journey. I love where you’re going with the house. It’s an expression of all you’ve been through. Love you girl. Will Rogers said the outside of a horse is the best thing for the inside of a person.

Now your healing begins ...❤❤❤ just beautiful Rachel ...I never comment im an older woman in my 60s and have watched you from when you moved to the desert....this episode has a different feel ...your connection with those animals is really special...more power to you my lovely

I only cried 3 times ♥️ what a POWERFUL and moving person! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Leo is the sweetest little pig that I've ever seen, oh my goodness 🥰 I'm so happy that you've taken some time for yourself. I'm always rooting for you, Rach 💖 girl power

I’m so glad you have found some light in the midst of all the darkness you have endured.

"ohmygod I'm not gonna cry that's so stupid" me, crying from the very first horsie clip not even knowing what's coming but I can feel it

The energy of this episode has developed and matured - the right ingredients have been found, and have been given time to brew into something special. I love Happy Over Hustle. I love Blaze being there with you every step. I love the homage to Callie. The journey with Gracie feels so grounding for you. Your inner confidence is blossoming, and your purpose is coming to you one friend at a time. I got teary over Leo, I love pigs and he's such a sweetie. Hello chickens! How incredible the skills you've cultivated and the experience you've gained, that you can just throw together a habitiat for Leo - incredible! So pleased that you are healing and finding your purpose, and trusting yourself and little Rachel. This was a very special episode ✨

Horses are magnificent creatures. Gracie has bonded with you, and you with her. You are now a forever family, for horses do not forget people. She will sense if you are hurting and will come to you and show you love. I have experienced their loving nature and it is something so special. I am so glad you and Gracie found each other. Be Blessed!

Rachel I’ve been following your channel from practically the beginning. I have watched the channel and you evolve over time. I can only give you my perspective based on the snippets I see, but I believe you are authentic & real and that can be vulnerable. From my perspective, you are a beautiful human being. Inside and out. You are so strong, even if you don’t see it. So so strong. A fighter. That break up flipped your entire world upside down. It seemingly came out of nowhere and blindsided you. Your world has been spinning since. You are trying to find balance, peace and purpose again. I feel like you’ve been trying to fit into molds not meant for you. Honestly I could care less if you did another DIY project if it didn’t bring you joy. You are what makes your channel great & there are so many beautiful and creative facets of you. It’s the authenticity of you and what you bring to the projects you do. There was a little snippet of this video where you are out by the chicken coop watering your little garden and you carrying a bouquet of flowers as you’re walking in the house. That hit! That is Rachel. Enjoying the simple things in life and creating a life for yourself. Create your homestead and bring us along for the journey. You don’t need to build things , just building a life you love is beautiful. I would watch every day. This has been a hard brutal journey for you. You have been hit hard over and over, but you find the strength to get back up each time. That is a fighter…a champion. You refuse to stay down when many others would have. You inspire others. You can do anything you set your mind to or that you are passionate about. Rachel Metz you are a strong, beautiful and creative human and I can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things you will accomplish. Sorry this was so long.

I love seeing these slower episodes. Getting to see you enjoy your animal family and the happiness they bring to your life. I also like seeing you take your time with projects, taking several weeks to complete. The process is so fun to watch. Thank you for being vulnerable with all of us and sharing your tough times. Anyway, glad to see you back.

Horses are amazing! I grew up next to them and whenever I was stressed out, I would go and spend time with them. They're such gentle giants

What I got from watching: 1. Farm life with a little bit of DIY will work. Farm Rachel fits! 2. You are going to be just fine :) I will always root for you. ❤

I was thinking about you yesterday randomly. Like "I wonder how Rachel is doing" I'm always inspired by your growth and the way you take care of yourself and appreciate the beauty around you and this video was extra special. I usually don't comment, but I wanted to share that I adopted a rescue dog in December and went through a similar journey of her becoming more and more comfortable and herself in her new home. Meanwhile me never feeling alone anymore and taking charge of her and my well being. Today she got major zoomies in the park without any toys or me motivating her to run and today I had the motivation to workout for the first time in forever ☀️ happy late women's day from two happy ladies ❤

Seeing Blaze & Leo become buddies is the sweetest. Reflecting on the shedding of who we’ve been to become who we’ll be is one of the most difficult experiences to have, but the most powerful because it leads to the fullest expression of who we truly are. Sending you love & joy on your journey! ♥️

Oh my gosh Leo is just the cutest little guy look at him! People forget that pigs are one of the most intelligent animals on Earth (smarter than dogs, believe it or not!), and as such can make wonderful companions. Looks like Leo hit the owner lottery. :D

Healing begins now! I cried my eyes out with you 🥺🩵 love you Rachel! You got this!!!🤩🥰

Im grieving the sudden death of my horse who died on tuesday. He was everything. He knew my mind and my body so completely, he would do complicated things the nanosecond i would think "now". I always felt like we were so incredibly in tune with each other. With him everything felt effortless. He just knew miniscule miniscule signs and did everything on the slightest, barely noticable cue because he knew my mind and my body and i knew his. He had cancerous growths on his skin ten years ago when we got him, and couldnt be ridden but wasn't in pain so for two years we went on walks together almost every day and we did so much on the ground just playing around and silly stuff. My saving grace in this hole that I'm in now without him is a three year old that was ours since the day he was born and we did all his training so far and raised him alongside of course his mummy. Summers he spends in the mountains until he's old enough to ride, and I'm so glad he isn't up in the alps right now cause without this horse i wouldn't know what to even do with my time. And it's amazing that everything he knows how to do, from being trusting and being groomed and walking on a halter and going into a trailer and just everything he has learned with me. But I still feel like there will never ever be another like my old boy. He was my soulmate. He knew my heart and my everything and I did his. I didn't mean to write all this when i started this comment and im sorry for the ramble but I think maybe you understand.

I found my little girl and built a protective and loving r'ship with her that she didn't get when she was little. It was life changing. She's safe and adult me has a confidence I didn't know was possible. I too did this after a really emotionally tough experience. You're not alone in your process.

I had to pause & comment as soon as I saw him. Leo is LITERALLY the cutest pig I have ever seen❤❤❤

Rachel my heart is so full right now. Such a beautiful thing to witness your journey!! My little me, who is horse obsessed, is feeling inspired :) You made it through

Rachel - that is so beyond beautiful. So inspiring! Beautiful seeing you bond with new piggi and horse. Love love love!!! So inspiring seeing a sister living her live on her terms. Soooo bold!

Now you are giving a different meaning and purpose to your 'building' and/or 'renovation' which indicates your growth whatever your growth might be. Nice seeing that in you.

Rachel - I think this is the best video you've ever put out. I watch your videos to get to know your interesting life more, and I'm not that much of a DIY person. Usually I fast forward through much of the renovation stuff to get to see more of your wonderful life on your homestead with your dog, pig, chickens. So its funny you should think about losing your audience by changing your content because if this is the new format -- I am so happy! This is what I've wanted all along -- to see more of Rachel's actual life with all of its beauty, quirks and charm! Yes please to more of these videos!!!

I’m so happy to see you post. I’ve been thinking about you so much. I hope you’re well!

Choosing happy over hustle. I love you. Big things coming! 🫶🏽

Oh my goodness, I am new to your channel but what little I have seen so far I love so much ❤ What a beautiful journey you are on with yourself and Gracie ❤I was around horses when I was younger and I love them ❤I miss them but I am so happy you have yourself a beautiful mare, named GRACIE 💕 I can’t wait to watch and see all your videos and watch your journey and creativity 😊 Never stop reach for that lightness , it will help guide you on your path 😊😊😊 This video was so tear stained , I wish you hope, love and light ❤❤❤❤ Leo is a sweet boy and you gave him a wonderful home ❤

There is no love so pure, so rich, so innocent and sweet as the love you give your animals.

Oh Rachel --- Gracie looks like you & you look like her - just gorgeous girls!!! 🥰

I met you through our girl Hannah on her channel. I finally had time to check out your channel & I am hooked! We should all nurture our inner child & give her the care and attention she should’ve always received. I will be following your journey and rooting for you and little Rachel ❤

Aw, Leo is so handsome! I am so here for this happy over-hustle Rachel!

All animals have healing powers. ❤

I think you have found your calling Rachel, Cali’s Farm ❤. This video was so beautiful to watch.

this is an amazing video❤ I cried a lot, because I feel how much you miss Cali, unfortunately I am also going through a grief, but also tears of happiness to see how Gracie bonds with you and happy to be home with you. love you and wish you all the best❤

Animals really heal our soul and makes us really live and appreciate life and the little parts of it. I loe seeing Leo! Pigs are incredibly intelligent and a wonderful compainions. So great to see you happy and bring new life to Leo and Gracie :)

I couldn't be happier for you! You are such a genuine, bare soul and I love watching your authentic journey!! ❤❤❤

Best video yet. Thank you for your candidness. Your vulnerability truly shows your beautiful strength and resilience. You being so open with your pain has allowed the Universe to share her gifts with you. I’m so excited to see where you and your little tribe take us next. ❤

So glad to see you Rachel! This is your true calling, your true gentle loving self . Take it slow and enjoy! I just took in a foster girl-18 mos from a kill shelter in SC. She’s nervous not potty trained but so smart and sweet and I love her. The things we do!

This warms my heart Rachel. I'm so glad you found each other. Healing each other's hearts along the way of life . ❤

You never need a reason to cry. Its healing for the soul

this is beautiful, so happy to see you again!

LEO!!! I’ve been in love with him since seeing him on your Instagram! Him following you around literally makes me want to cry. He’s so cute!!!!

Catching up on your videos and golly gosh, girl. You have me in a whirlwind of emotions.

I love Leo! He’s so cute! Reminds me of my bulldog

There’s the mustang hey Gracie I saw u out back a few episodes back glad to see the journey come too n I saw those baby chickens 😊😊tweet tweet 😊😊

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Sending you love and light ❤✨

This was such a wonderful episode to watch. Seeing you adopt a horse and getting a house pig gave off such a great feeling.

This was my favourite video of yours. You have such a profound connection with each individual animal and it's just beautiful to witness you build your family

You’re so amazing inside and out! I’m so glad you’re back on the tube and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next. 🙌🏽

It’s so good to see you again! I’m happy to see you’re doing well.

I'm not crying your crying 🥹 this was beautiful Rachel. I can't wait to see it all unfold X

I am so proud of you! Love you!!!! ❤

Animals are such healing creatures! My parents had bought a dog shortly before my dad passed away and that dog has now been my mother's protector, friend and companion :). I absolutely love the pig!!! What a cutie!! I see a lot of Callie in Leo the pig :)

Healing looks beautiful on you. Loved watching your heart and talents in this video. God bless you.

Thank you for sharing. This video seemed liberating and healing. What a beautiful place to explore, discover and evolve. It is magical 🦋

I have so much admiration for you!

What a beautiful video. Those that love you whether they’ve been friends for years or strangers that watch you on RU-vid celebrate your healing WITH you, support you, love you ALWAYS. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👑

Beautiful. Had me in tears ❤ Love the direction you’re moving in x

Rachel, you are so incredibly resilient and strong. I’ve been following you for years now and you’ve gone through so much shit and you always bounce back. You have such a grounded yet radiant energy about you and it comes through in your videos. I’m an avid equestrian and I’ve been riding for the majority of my life. I started when I was 8, stopped when I was about 13 due to life changes, rode again when I was 17-18, stopped and finally got back into it at 28, the beginning of last year. Im not a cryer, it takes a LOT to make me cry, but I cried soo much when I was away from horses with no way to be around them again. Horses have always been so incredibly healing for me. They helped me get through my fucked up childhood and so much more. Horses bond with you in a way that’s really, really hard to explain to people. It’s similar to bonding with your pups, but somehow deeper when you find your heart horse. I’m so happy that you find horses, or rather they found you. I’m not a superstitious person but I truly believe that Gracie came to you at the exact moment that you needed her. The 11:11 thing is insane!! Anyways, stay strong and power on! - a tattoo artist & horse girl in Pittsburgh 🖤

This video was so calming and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

I'm so happy that you are fully learning to live for what makes you happy! I am honored and grateful to be a subscriber of yours. You are such an inspiration for life. Showing it's like to have your world crumble and be the one who builds it back up even better than before, but with what you already have available to you. It's such a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for sharing.

Rachel ❤ You are an amazing warrior, empath woman. Our fur babies are our life 💙 I admire you! Thank you for existing. ❤

You are a beautiful soul, and a really big inspiration! Thank you for sharing your life 🙏🏻

Sobbing watching Gracie's progress!!!!! ❤🥰 SO proud of you Rachel! Damn you're a fighter!!!!! I Highly recommend watching Abraham Hicks videos. I think you'll find them so helpful. Sending all the love

You all were rescued, how touching this is and im so glad that you filmed it. I can see that you are content once again. You are a powerhouse!

I love this episode! It is such an honor to watch you DIY yourself such a beautiful life. I'm soooo here for this next chapter in your life. You seem so much more at peace and grounded.

Before even starting this video, I’m so happy to see you on my page

I love Leo so much! he is so so baby cute xoxo

I love this episode. You described everything I went through when my dog passed... It was hard to listen to some parts as it hit so close but in the end, it gives hope. We can find a purpose again. We just need time.

Thank you for sharing ❤

One word. Beautiful.

Here for any type of content you make! I follow you for you girl! 💪🏼you got this!

OMG Rachel! This video made me so happy! I’ve been struggling along too but we have a hella strong girl crew here that take care of each other 💪🏾😘

What an episode. This evolution is amazing

This video makes me so happy for you. I’m excited to see what comes next. I love your home diy’s and now I love the animal diy’s. Leo is the cutest and the relationship with Gracie made me tear up❤ You’ve got this…hugs

The world is a better place because of people like you! ❤

Your journey with Gracie reminds me so much of my journey with cats. About two years ago i had incredibly bad social anxiety and it really began to affect larger parts of my life which really resulted in depression. One hot summer day I looked on my front porch and saw the skinniest grey kitty. I knew absolutely nothing about cats. I decided to start feeding and left water and a bed for him. Soon he came around and waited every morning. Soon I became the cat lady on the street and had about 10 ferals coming to visit throughout the day. I had found my myself in them & I now had a reason to want wake up in the morning. Learning a new animal language is truly amazing. Learning the body language and discovering new quirks and being able to understand what they are trying to tell you. Best thing ever. Now I have a kitty that comes in and out through a flappy door in my window and chooses to sleep inside at night, I’m just happy she has a space where she feels safe. Love that you are growing as a person and rediscovering yourself. ❤

This is amazing Rachel!! ❤ I am so happy to hear about your progress and I can't wait to see more :D

I love Grace, Blaze and that cute pig. They all love you too. Missing Callie and all she represented must be a heartbreaking but look where she took you. ❤

You have a pig too 🥹 I'm so happy for you and how far you've come in these short months ❤

Thank you ❤🎉

Ive always had horses in my life and they are beyond amazing for being theraputic. Wonderful animals! The bonding process is so special. Plus their noses smell amazing, you can not, not kiss them 😂

Rachel, I wept through this video along with you. This incredibly beautiful horse is making it possible for you to physically and mentally grieve Calli. Gracie is giving you the space and her large presence makes it possible for you to be enfolded by her. God bless and may you be healed by the love of a dog and a horse. Oh... edit... Leo you darling! So precious! Finally, may I say your thumbnail is exquisite!

You're doing great!!! You're an inspiration, keep being you cause it's cute and all that matters

I am so happy for you, that you have found your way back to yourself

What is Gracie’s story? How did she end up at the rescue? You always tell such beautiful stories, and are strong and talented. It seems as though you are building a beautiful life stay positive…. Trust your gut you have great instincts!!!❤ much love❤

Congrats for Gracie and Leo! And for some brighter times. Have had some dark years w a lot of loss and hanging w critters gives me such joy, as well. Feel like I'm just starting to live again. Finally getting back to looking for my little homestead again. My background is Vet Med and have loved all the critters I've worked with, even an ornery raccoon and lion. Miss them all. Glad to see you changed the water to a lower sided one. They do super well with a water tank with 'nipples"... No waste or spillage. Here's to continuing to heal

Your property looks happy...what a great place for you and your 4-legged family and chickens. I lost my best 4-legged pal and it hurt. I didn't know how I would go on without her. I had her for 14 years. Then one day I went to the animal shelter and brought home this goofy little dog who had a zest for people and riding in cars, pet strollers, shopping carts, just anything and she brought me back to life. She goes everywhere with me.

Rachel, the new you is amazing. Animals have a way of making us amazing, if we let them. I’m there for you “present Rachel,” and look forward to future Rachel who will always be in her present. Love Gracie and Leo! Thx for coming back. 👏🏼👏🏼❤️😘

I watched the movie Lion - and I deeply sobbed realizing how many emotions I have buried inside me - and now I am sobbing again because I just relate to some of your darkness . I just want you to know as i am trying to find my way out too - how you inspire me and make me feel like i will be ok too. Losing Callie will never leave you but I am so grateful you have found your horse. There is something so magical about horses how they make you earn their trust. Horses remind you that life is just bigger than who you are if that makes sense. I always just feel so much honor when a horse lets me stand next to one. You are going to be a great horse mom. Thanks for everything you have done for me - even if you do not know it, ❤

I am too speechless to comment anything extensive here, but I just wanted to comment to help you in any way possible with the reach and etc. I have been watching your videos the day they come out for the last ~4 years, but never had anything much to say about the content. But this. Omg. It reached something in my heart that I did not think YT can ever reach. Good luck girl! We - people who watch each and every single of your videos here silently - are with you.

inspiration! You have amazing energy that attracts. You are such a strong woman 🙌🏼

I love this new type of content! I’m so happy for you and love seeing you heal your inner child. It inspires me to connect more with my inner child. ❤

So so happy to see Little Rachel happy again. So happy to see you again. Glad to Welcome Gracie and Leo into the DIY family. Watching this felt like healing.❤️

This video is just so beautiful. ❤

Rachel, I know you have gone through so much I am so happy to see your relationship with Gracie she is such a beautiful horse and with Leo. He is so sweet and you can see how much he loves being with you and Blaze. Happy over Hustle is so important and we as your viewers we want you to be happy. Do you Rachel, if you need a breather take it. Honestly I enjoyed watching your interactions with Gracie and with Leo so much thank you for sharing it with us.

Hi Rach, Its great to see where your life journey is leading you and your connection with Gracie has become part of a healing process for you both. You definitely have a gift with the fur babies, and the bedroom can wait until your good & ready.

This makes my heart happy ☺️💗

takes a lot to be this vulnerable and it brings me joy seeing you push through it. as soon as im out my isolation period, i see your video pop up. i teared at the part when you said you are reconnecting with younger rachel. im in the midst of reconnecting with younger me who felt she was one with the universe. :)

OMG!! Gracie is so beautiful, and Mr. Leo is stinkin' cute! So glad to see you enjoying all of your 'babies" ! Animals can bring so much peace and love. ❤❤❤❤❤