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While I am a hippy at heart, my Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy, decades of experience working with thousands of families, endless nerdy self-study, and personal journey as a mother of three (with a mixed race, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse family) assure that this is not woo. A tremendous body of research supports what your intuition is whispering in your ear and the support I offer is just the help you need.

I come alongside overwhelmed parents and offer another way—parents like you who hear the call of "gentle, natural, simple," but have lost their way in the noise of unmet needs and mainstream advice. You'll heal, learn, and practice, shifting onto a path where you’ll feel at peace within yourself, consciously connected with your children, embraced by a supportive community, and enjoying a values-aligned life you love.

I spend my days cheering my kids’ sailboat races, painting the shiplap my husband installs antique white, reading non-fiction books in the hammock, and eating queso and guac with friends, all while inciting a peaceful motherhood revolution.

therapist, coach, writer, podcaster, educator, advocate

I'm Rachel Rainbolt

Hi Friend,

Sage, in addition to being my child’s name, means nature and wisdom, which feels like a perfect brand for this healing work. So pour yourself some tea, take a breath, and let’s begin. 

The meaning behind the name

... or minimalism, is a lifestyle of intention that invites us to hold only what is truly meaningful and let go of the rest.

simple living

... or unschooling, is a lifestyle of playful personal growth with trust, freedom, and support.

Natural homeschooling

... is a parenting style that honors needs through the power of mindfulness, connection, and collaboration.

Gentle Parenting

Our Sage Values

that we can make small shifts that will change not only our daily lives, but the trajectory of our entire family tree.  

that a lifestyle of joy and freedom is available to those who are brave enough to claim it.

that we are all capable of nurturing connections of peace and love with ourselves and our children.

in the radical principle that children are human beings, deserving of respect and compassion.

We believe...

For the beautiful souls who are brave enough to answer the call of their intuition

Our Manifesto

The honoring of my calling for contribution (supporting you‑from the podcast to the courses to the village to coaching).

Service

The curation of a beautiful and supportive sanctuary (from our ongoing renovation of our fixer upper to maintaining a cozy minimalist aesthetic and function).

Home

The playful challenge of expansion (from everyday adventures to monthly road trips to annual travel).

Adventure

The feeding of my evolution (from my morning non-fiction reading to my acceptance and commitment therapy training)

Personal Growth

The centering of the quality of connection with my people (from time together to supportive collaboration).

Relationships

The proactive nurturing of my true needs (from my morning smoothie to my weekly Krav Maga training to my annual health care appointment).

Wellness

My Values in Action

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