Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.
I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.
Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities.
While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.
Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories.
Welcome to Mad Rush!
Pre-order The Rush Bible! Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.
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Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.
I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.
Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities.
While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.
Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories.
Welcome to Mad Rush!
Pre-order The Rush Bible! Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.
Navigating Sorority Rush: Mental Preparation and Coping Strategies
Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
38 minutes
2 months ago
Navigating Sorority Rush: Mental Preparation and Coping Strategies
In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks discusses the importance of mental and physical preparedness during sorority rush season. She is joined by Rachel Dorneanu, LPC BCC CST, an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist who provides valuable tools for managing stress, maintaining self-worth, and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of sorority recruitment.
Key topics include the power of affirmations, understanding the window of tolerance, coping with anxiety through techniques like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, and avoiding the trap of comparison. Rachel also advises staying connected to personal values and balancing intuition with people-pleasing tendencies. Listeners are encouraged to have a support system and focus on self-kindness and positivity throughout the rush process.
Connect with Rachel
🌐 https://sagecounselingtherapyandwellness.com/
📸 https://www.instagram.com/sage_counseling_wellness/
Pre-order your copy of the RUSH BIBLE here:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085
📸 Trisha on Instagram: https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence
🌐 Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Affirmations and Mantras
00:34 Welcome to the Mad Rush Podcast
01:32 Guest Introduction: Rachel Dorneanu, LPC BCC CST
02:22 Rachel's College and Sorority Experience
04:16 Mental Preparation for Recruitment
05:49 Understanding the Window of Tolerance
11:29 Coping Strategies for Emotional Roller Coaster
14:36 Avoiding Comparison and Staying Grounded
17:26 Managing Post-Exam Anxiety
17:45 The Magic of Worry Dolls
19:00 Mindset and Self-Talk During Rush
20:15 Supporting Your Child Through Rush
22:15 Intuition vs. People Pleasing
25:47 Affirmations and Mantras for Confidence
27:06 Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety
29:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
31:52 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
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Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant.
I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush.
Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities.
While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections.
Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories.
Welcome to Mad Rush!
Pre-order The Rush Bible! Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.
