Let’s talk about money! Finances are an easy place to feel alone in life because we don’t talk about it enough. Emily, our marketing gal, is joining me today as we continue our Summer Series for a candid girl chat about how we’ve dealt with the ups and downs of money over the years and answer your money questions! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/187 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choic...
Jun 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 187
Have you ever struggled to make friends as an adult? Yeah, us too! It's hard, friend, and the truth is we don't talk about the importance of adult friendships enough. Our summer series "Well, That's Awkward!" continues today in Episode 186 with one of my real life besties, Leah Thompson! We chat through what it looks like to organically make friendships as an adult, how to get brave and put yourself out there, and how to embrace friendships in the season you're in! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodca...
Jun 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 186
WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER SERIES! We're chatting through lots of tricky topics and places that we easily get stuck and hung up on. First up: the transition to adulthood. You know, those awkward months/years post-college or post-whatever where you feel a bit nervous about what's next, find yourself comparing yourself to the girly next to you and just overall overwhelmed with expectations you're putting on yourself (or you hear from those around you). Yeah - it sort of sucks. Today, Grace Valentine an...
Jun 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 185
When I say today’s guest has truly changed my life, I mean it! Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, has given me so many tools to implement in my life to make things make sense for our family and how we function. She’s joining me today as we chat through making your kitchen make sense for you and your life and it’s all inspired from her new book (that you need to go get), The Lazy Genius Kitchen. It will rock your world and blow your mind as to how to set up your kitchen, grocery plan and shop, meal ...
Jun 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 184
Where are my girls at that try to carry all the weight, do all the things and then feel like a complete failure when it doesn’t happen the right way? *raises hand* hehe, me too! You’re not alone. My new friend Scarlet Hiltibidal shares so much wisdom about this idea, how we can actually do more by doing less, surrendering and realizing that we’re actually not enough. There has to be more to us than us. If you need a deep breath, permission to do less and need a friend that just gets it, press pl...
May 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 183
What if finding clarity and the "next step" was easier than we make it. What if we're getting in our own way, over complicating and maybe we're misunderstanding God through it. Today, my friend, Cleere Reaves from Cleerely Stated, and I sit down and chat through how what we believe about God determines the ease in which we make decisions, choose the next step and find clarity/direction. This is for you if you feel "stuck" or have some type of transition coming your way! Learn more about your ad ...
May 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 182
This week, Thomas joins Rachel as they sit down and chat through questions that you submitted! From fighting, sex, practicals and things your man wish you knew, nothing's off the table! Sign up for our marriage texts by texting MARRIAGE to 33777 shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/181 Follow BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Follow Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 181
It's not a secret that the hidden parts of motherhood can be lonely and overwhelming: the dishes, the diapers, the constant snacks, the tantrums. But, what if there was more for us in these moments than just checking things off of a list? Mama of 5 and today's guest, Anna McParlan, has a special way of pointing out the holy that can be found in the mundane. This show is for anyone but especially the mom that is feeling a bit in over her head. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/180 Th...
May 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 180
Ashley and Dino know a bit about what it's like to dream together in their marriage and live a "heck yes!" sort of life! From moving and living in a trailer with their children, moving again and building their dream home together and lots of other crazy fun adventures, they understand the phrase "just go for it!" Their story is contagious and gives all of us the zeal for dreaming that we may have lost! Especially, if dreaming with your spouse seems like a foreign concept, I highly recommend list...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Ep. 179
The Duck Dynasty ladies are here dropping some TRUTH for us today, friends! Mrs. Kay and Lisa Robertson chat about finding your voice, using it to make a difference, how your past does not define you and it actual can propel you! Sharing our story actually gives other people a glimpse and Lisa and Mrs. Kay know a lot about this from sharing behind their closed doors with America in the familiar reality show, Duck Dynasty. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/178 BTB on Instagram: insta...
Apr 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 178
WOW WOW WOW! This one is fun! Our new friend and one of our favorite Instagram follows, Ruthie Ridley, is joining Rachel today to chat all things "big dreams." It may start small, it may start wild, it may start with confusion but how do we move forward? Ruthie shares what this looked like for her and practicals that she still uses to this day when taking next steps in God-sized dreams! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/177 Ruthie on Instagram: instagram.com/ruthieridley Rachel on ...
Apr 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 177
It’s no secret that our life has been a bit chaotic at the moment but God is showing up and has been teaching us so many good things that we’re excited to share with you! If you need a quick giggle, listen to our awkward stories of trying to make friends, and have a virtual cup of coffee with Thomas and I on our kitchen counter, click play! There’s bound to be something in this episode that is a message for you! shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/176 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 176
WE HAVE AN APPAREL LINE!! And it's available to shop this Thursday, March 24th! We're chatting through the pieces, the story of encouragement behind them and a few *key* details we'd want for you to know before they go live 😉 mayyyybe there's a discount code hidden inside the episode, hehe. Listen to figure out what it is! You're getting the "behind the scenes" looks and laughs at what it took to pull this off. We are so grateful for you and cannot wait to see how you rock these pieces! Text BE...
Mar 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 175
There are a lot of things that I learned in the first year as a mom but eight of them really stand out to me and have been formative with nurturing a life with Maddex! These little tidbit of encouragement have come from long talks with the Holy Spirit, people that I love and admire and trust, and other parenting resources that I highly recommend! Shownotes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes/174 Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Download the baby registry guide: https://rachelawtrey.com...
Mar 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 174
Today is something my soul needs and I can bet your soul might, too. We're overcoming what overwhelms us today! It's possible! 1. It's a process. 2. It's something we can only do with Jesus and 3. today's guest, Trina McNeilly, shares practical tips with us about overcoming overwhelm. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, just can't get ahead of life and thing "just keep happening to you," or you have too much on your plate and you're not sure where to start with the overwhelm, today's episode i...
Mar 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 173
This is for the over achievers, the doers and dreamers who accomplish so much but feel like there's so much more to do. You know her well - maybe it's you. Chances are, you're doing better than you know and if anyone is getting in anyone's way it's probably you. It's the self talk, the need to redirect, avoiding the big work that needs to be done because you're overwhelmed and, well, let's be honest: this is the pretty work that makes you successful. But, what if it is? In today's episode, Mary ...
Mar 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 172
This episode is so FUN! I’m coming to you from our team retreat in Oklahoma City with Emily, BTB’s Marketing Coordinator! In this fun girl chat we spill what we’ve been loving the last few months! We talk about our Amazon faves, our favorite playlists, skincare, house plants, and much more! We have so many incredible things in store for you in 2022, and we are just getting started! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/171 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2022•44 min•Ep. 171
Have you felt like you're lacking peace? Life is chaotic and a bit out of control and you just want to push a pause button or even reset - we get you! Today, Morgan Harper Nichols gives us insight on what it looks like to practice peace in our lives. Morgan is a poet, artist, author and so much more! Her recent book, "Practicing Peace" is the pep talk we all need to slow and soothe our souls. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Feb 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 170
On this special episode of BTB, Rachel and Thomas sit down to share their story: how they met, why they broke up, how they got back together and some juicy details along the way 🤩 Show notes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes/169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 169
Today’s episode is for anybody, anywhere! It doesn’t matter what your living situation is like or , where you live. If it’s in a tiny home, an apartment, a house or even a cutie cabin - this is for you! This episode really truly is for anyone everyone. We are talking all about how to make the space you call “home” a bit more homey so that you’re confident hosting and feeling safe in your space. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/168 Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey BT...
Jan 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 168
There's a lot behind the bliss for a lot of us. As much fun as we like to make around here, it's important to walk through our emotions and from what we know and what we've heard from friends around here, pain is something we all are facing or have faced in some way or another. What if we lived like our pain didn't have the final word and we learned to hold he hard and beautiful at the same time? Today, I'm joined by my new friend Jonathan Pitts to chat through this idea. Jonathan shares his sto...
Jan 12, 2022•36 min•Ep. 167
This weeks episode is a super special one! It’s actually my birthday! So I am sharing with you 27 things that I have learned in 27 years. This is full of life tips, permission to do things and think things that you may have needed, and lots of advice that I wish I had heard earlier! We’re talking all things from spray tans and prayer and relationship with others and everything in between! Get ready and press play because this is a FUN ONE! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/166 Learn...
Jan 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 166
We are talking all things fall on today’s episode of BTB! I’m spilling the tea on where I have found the “sisterhood of the traveling pants” denim that works for all of my friends, the scent that I have in my house that gets complemented, playlists for the background of your life and more! Oh! And I am sharing a practice that my coach told me to try and it has been changing me from the inside out! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodast.com/shownotes/165 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Nov 17, 2021•27 min•Ep. 165
Have you ever had a bad day? * everyone’s hands go up * Yeah, me too. I’ve been given some incredible tools in my tool belt to turn my bad day or bad week around by some wise people in my life and today I’m sharing a few of these with you! I hope that you try these next time you’re faced with a sticky situation or need to change your perspective and hit “reset” mid day or week! It’s possible! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/164 Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey BTB ...
Oct 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 164
Hi! I’m back from a brief break and man! It’s good to be back behind the mic! We’re talking all of the things! From recent favorites, what we’ve been up to, an update about our life and Maddex and more on today’s episode! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/163 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 163
There are several books that have shaped who I am and how I do things. You know those influences that once they speak into your situation you never turn back and things start to look differently? Today's guests is one of those influences for me and I am so excited to introduce you to her if you don't already know her well. Kendra Adachi is the Lazy Genius. No really! Her book, The Lazy Genius Way and podcast, The Lazy Geniuis Podcast will truly change how you view situations, tasks at hand and t...
Sep 15, 2021•43 min•Ep. 162
Our girl, Rebekah Lyons, is back! If you know Rebekah then you know she's all about rhythms in your life, taking inventory of what's working and what's not and today she's sharing with us when and how to say yes to God in the legit surrendered way not the obligated, mopey "yes" that we often think or hear of. What if it was a joy to say yes to God. It might be for you, and that is amazing sis! But, many times, when we sit in quiet and ask what the Lord has for us, we can be frightened by his ans...
Sep 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 161
Are you a people pleaser?? Have a hard time saying "no"? Today's guest, Karen Ehman, helps us break the pattern of people pleasing. This has been a huge topic among my friends and I. How do we say "no" in a kind way? Is it possible? Karen helps answer these questions! It's not all about saying "no" - it's about discerning what's for you and what's not. SUCH A GOOD TOPIC for all of us! If you feel overstretched, need some help identifying what's for you and what's not, and how to communicate that...
Aug 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 160
Giving you a little peek into my morning routine today!! Coffee, opening up the blinds, getting some good sunlight in, making my bed, lots of things that I do every morning that make me feel more like me! But, there's reasons behind why I do what I do and how it sets my heart and mind up for my days and what's to come - sharing all of this in today's episode! Want to call in?? We'd love for you to leave a story for us on our voicemail hotline and have it in our show! Call us and tell us a story ...
Aug 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 159
This is for my girls that are eyeing that idea - you know what I’m talking about! We’re talking side hustles, hobbies, small businesses and systems in today’s episode. Is it actually that hard to get started? What’s something we should make sure to look into and be aware of when starting? Are there shortcuts you should know about along the way? We have small business guru, Geomyra Pollard, to help answer all of these questions. Geomyra is a coach for creative entrepreneurs and might just be exac...
Aug 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 158
