This is the last episode in our mini-series on Coping Skills to Calm your Nerves and Retrain your Brain. Our final episode happens to be airing on Halloween, so I felt led to discuss the power of worship and shifting the atmosphere in our hearts, home, and workplace. Worship is a weapon. Worship releases worry. Worship shifts the environment. Worship sends the enemy running. Ways to worship: Praise and worship. Even if you can’t sing it, let it play quietly in the background. Words as worship. T...
Oct 31, 2022•14 min
So far in The Coping Series, we have discussed bilateral stimulation, verbal and written processing, and exercise to calm your nervous system and reign in the runaway brain. Please go back and listen if you missed any of those episodes. In this episode, we are discussing a coping skill that is a God-given way to cope with mental and emotional stress - Bible verse meditation. Damage is done when people receive the message “If you would just pray more…” or “Here is a Bible verse.” Let’s look at bo...
Oct 24, 2022•19 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with the author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast , Rachael Adams. Rachael hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate, and two doodle dogs. Her work has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Key Points from Our Conversation: Women in particular strug...
Oct 19, 2022•41 min
So far in our new mini-series on coping Skills to calm your nerves and retrain your brain we have discussed bilateral stimulation and verbal and written processing to calm your nervous system and reign in the runaway brain. Please go back and listen if you missed either of those episodes. This week we are reclaiming territory on a coping skill that is a God-given way to cope with mental and emotional stress - exercise. Benefits of Exercise Regular exercise can have a positive impact on depressio...
Oct 17, 2022•15 min
We are in a new mini-series on coping skills to calm your nerves and retrain your brain. In the last episode, I introduced the concept of bilateral stimulation to calm your nervous system and reign in the runaway brain. Please go back and listen if you missed it because I will reference that more throughout this series. This week I want to bring up the most underrated coping skill - verbal and written processing. Why processing through journaling or talking is powerful: It gets it up and out. If...
Oct 10, 2022•15 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle , Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it’s possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way. She and her husband Andrew have 4 kids and reside in NC. They love being outdoo...
Oct 05, 2022•38 min
This month we are starting a new mini-series on coping skills to calm your nerves and retrain your brain. In this series, I will teach practical coping skills you can implement into your daily routine. I encourage you to try them, even if they feel silly. Figuring out which coping skills work for you might take time and experimentation. I am not your counselor; these are simply ideas, so be sure to talk with your counselor about which coping skills are right for you. As an EMDR-trained therapist...
Oct 03, 2022•15 min
REBROADCAST: Did you know that you have the power to control your thoughts? In this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about changing the channel in your mind because our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. 2 Corinthians 10:5, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." The Battlefield of the Mind Devotional Connect with Rachael on the website , In...
Sep 26, 2022•7 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael features a very special guest, my daughter, Ellie. Ellie Gilbert is a sophomore in high school who loves using her voice wherever God plants her. She loves to cheer, compete in speech and debate tournaments, and preach the gospel at youth events. In her downtime, you can find her working on her latest crochet project. Key Points from Our Conversation: Creating a safe space for teens to have open conversations with their kids about hard topics means they're not...
Sep 21, 2022•43 min
REBROADCAST: In this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about the one thing that may be missing from your life - Jesus. If you're a follower of Christ, I encourage you to lean into Jesus more this week. There is power in His name. Whether it's a work situation, a struggling marriage, or a health challenge - whatever it is you're facing, say the name of Jesus. He is our counselor, our healer, and our peace. If you don't know Jesus, at the end of this episode I offer a simple prayer to invite Hi...
Sep 19, 2022•8 min
In this week's Talk Therapy episode, I want to talk to you about something I've wrestled with for much of my life - fear of man. It’s another layer of image. “What do they think of me?” Not just appearance, but the root question is, “Am I enough?” “If we look beneath the surface of the fear of man (a.k.a. people pleasing), we often find pride, false humility, and an obsession with self-image. Verses to stand on: Proverbs 29:25: Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord...
Sep 12, 2022•16 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with Anthony Evans about his book When Faith Meets Therapy . For two decades, Anthony has voiced the gospel with a melodic, thought-provoking style, and has emerged as one of Christian music’s premier worship leaders and singers. Along the way, Anthony has released ten solo projects (the last two climbing all the way to #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album charts), released his first two books (Unexpected Places and Divine Disruption), produced nume...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min
Usually each month I start a new series, but for this episode, I felt the Lord ask me to pivot to a message focused on taking action. Are you in or out? Hot or cold? Yes or no? God has been convicting me to stop spewing lukewarm water. I’m so afraid of offending that I’ve stopped standing up boldly for Christ. This in and out wreaks havoc on our mental health. The back and forth is exhausting and causes confusion within us. Reflect: Are you in or out? What area is God calling you to stand up and...
Sep 05, 2022•14 min
This is the final episode in my mini-series all about faith and mental health and this time I'm discussing diagnosis versus identity. "Mental illness is a diagnosis, not an identity or destiny." - Holley Gerth The purpose of a diagnosis is to establish a treatment plan. Otherwise, we are just throwing darts at a board that we can’t see. But the diagnosis is NOT an identity or a destiny. In fact, faith and mental health mean hope and a future. The enemy gives a snapshot of the now and says “this ...
Aug 29, 2022•18 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with my friend, Karen Harmon. Karen is a wife, homeschool mom, business owner, physical therapist, speaker, and writer who also serves her local church on the worship team, as a leader over several small groups, and in the media department doing on-camera work and voiceovers. She owns Function360 which provides specialized physical rehabilitation and wellness consultations for a variety of patients. Karen has spoken at conferences and seminars and...
Aug 24, 2022•48 min
In the first week of this series, we discussed how faith is your foundation for solid mental health. Last week our topic was grace-based faith and your mental health. Today our topic is learning how to activate the trinity. Our cognitive triangle and the Holy Trinity reflect one another - Cognitive triangle: your thoughts affect your feelings, and feelings affect your behaviors. Trinity effect: Father (the foundation), Son (shame carrier; grace), and Holy Spirit (our helper). Three in one, yet e...
Aug 22, 2022•14 min
Last week we discussed how faith is your foundation for solid mental health. This week our topic is grace-based faith and your mental health. Faith without grace will wreak havoc on your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In Ephesians, the Bible reminds us that we're saved by grace through faith so that no one can boast. Beware of boasting that points the glory back to you. If I take the shame when I fall I will also take the credit when I stand. God is the only one worthy of honor. It is ...
Aug 15, 2022•14 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm chatting with bestselling author and speaker, Nicki Koziarz. As a part of Proverbs 31 Ministries, she speaks nationally at conferences, retreats, and meetings and hosts her own podcast . An evangelist at heart, Nicki inspires others to become the best version of who God created them to be. Nicki and her husband and three girls run a small farm just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, which they affectionately call The Fixer Upper Farm. Key ...
Aug 10, 2022•36 min
This week we're starting a new mini-series all about faith and mental health. Faith is your foundation for solid mental health. No matter your beliefs, everyone has faith in something or someone. Even atheists have faith in themselves. I have a simple question for you today. Your answer will lay the foundation for this entire series and your mental health. What’s your faith in? What would you like your faith to be in? Resource mentioned: 3 action steps to get unstuck so you can move forward towa...
Aug 08, 2022•13 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Charlotte Gambill. Charlotte has an infectious love for life, a deep love for people, and zealous love for God’s House. Her passion is to build the local church across the earth, to see people reach their full potential, and to develop and strengthen leadership. Charlotte is known for her practical, humorous, and passionate application of God’s Word. Charlotte is an author, speaker, pastor, and mother, she leads Life Church...
Aug 03, 2022•38 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm excited to talk with Dr. Caroline Leaf about her new book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess . She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with international minister and best-selling author, John Bevere. He and his wife, Lisa, are the founders of Messenger International --a ministry committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform our world. John's heart to strengthen the local church has led to over 40 million translated resources being given to pastors and leaders in developing nations. When he's home in Colorado, you can find John playing card ...
Jul 20, 2022•33 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael we talk with Alli Worthington about her new book “ Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence “. Alli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's a popular Christian women's speaker who travels the country sharing her humor, practical advice, and ...
Jul 13, 2022•39 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with author Lisa Whittle about her new book The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down . Lisa has published eight books and her wit and bold bottom-line approach have made her a sought-after Bible teacher. She is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything . A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry...
Jul 06, 2022•40 min
REBROADCAST: I don’t know a person who has never dealt with jealousy. In fact, most of us think it’s cute to say “Oh my goodness I am so jealous of your shoes…where did you get them?”. However, God showed me 3 problems with jealousy that when left unresolved will wreak havoc in our life: Jealousy is “me” minder rather than “kingdom” minded. Jealousy robs us of our joy and blessings. Jealousy keeps us from entering into intimate relationships with those with whom we are jealous. NEW INSIGHT: we c...
Jul 04, 2022•11 min
REBROADCAST: This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with Pastor Tim Ross about his new book Upset the World . Tim is the lead pastor of the multi-ethnic, multi-generational Embassy City Church in Irving, TX. Tim speaks both nationally and internationally strengthening believers with the Good News of Jesus Christ. He began preaching at the age of 20 years old and has already impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. His dynamic teaching style and uncanny ability to make peo...
Jun 29, 2022•36 min
In the first two episodes, we discussed the real reasons we avoid hard conversations and why we need to have them. This week we are diving into how to have healthy and hard conversations. All the tips I am going to share today are simple and practical but may take time and practice to implement. It’s okay if you don’t nail them all the time but circle back to them before having a hard conversation to see if there is one you would like to improve on for that situation. Here are 10 simple steps to...
Jun 27, 2022•14 min
We are in the middle of a mini-series all about hard conversations. Last week we discussed the real reasons we avoid them. This week we are diving into why we need to have them. I’m coming to you today from the place of both a therapist and a person with personal experience in this area. Why we need them: Debunk assumptions and expose invisible walls Restore relationships Release relationships Conversation Challenge: Think about one relationship in your life that matters to you. It matters becau...
Jun 20, 2022•18 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author John Eldredge about his new book " Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times ." John is a bestselling author and counselor. He is also president of Wild at Heart , a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God and recover their own hearts in God’s love. John and his wife, Stasi, live near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Key Points from Our Conversation: Most people don't think of going through a pandemic...
Jun 15, 2022•47 min
This is the first episode in a new mini-series all about hard conversations. This week I'm talking about the real reasons we avoid hard conversations. Contrary to what we lead ourselves to believe, we are not always taking the higher road by not saying anything. Having healthy, hard conversations is taking the road less traveled and your relationships will thank you for doing so. Here are just a FEW of the reasons I believe we avoid them: They require things we are afraid to give: vulnerability,...
Jun 13, 2022•14 min
