Our body is the vessel that takes us throughout the journey of life, and so often we spend our time picking it apart. Join me and Kaitlyn Bentley, owner of True40 as we talk about how our bodies serve us well throughout all seasons of life no matter the size. This one is a must listen, especially if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin (what girl hasn’t?!).CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithrachelawtrey/ https://ww...
Mar 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 274
This one is for our friends on Instagram that wanted to know about Rachel crying in the back of an Uber, IF Gathering, how Rachel lost her passport (and then found it!!!!), trips, San Fran, book stuff! EVERYTHING!! with special guest, Thomas Awtrey. Lots of giggles for the girlies today!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithrachelawtrey/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE S...
Mar 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 273
Oddly enough, I sort of deleted my note for this conversation (on purpose!!) I had an idea of what this conversation would be going into it but started feeling the Spirit ask me to show up with nothing to say but to listen. It was exactly what was needed becuase the wisdom Ellie shared (off the cuff!!!!) was so timely for me and for you, too.CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/CONNECT WITH ELLIE: https://www.instagram.com/ellieholcomb/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rea...
Mar 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 272
Buckle up and get ready!!! This week you get to meet some of Rachel's faves!! Carla, Abby and Scarlet all join together around a table to discuss their favorite parts of friendship, hardest parts, pet peeves, how they met, awkward stories, advice and more!!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithrachelawtrey/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
I CAN FINALLY TELL YOU MY SECRET I'VE BEEN KEEPING SINCE OCTOBER!!! listen in to hear me spill it + the God stories behind it!!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithrachelawtrey/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to podcast@rachelawtrey.comEPISODE CREDITS:Podcast Cover...
Feb 23, 2024•23 min
Grace became a great friend from online turned real life!! She shoots it straight, tells us the truth we need to hear about friendships from myths, pet peeves and why we may be brats a bit when it comes to making friends and feeling stuck. You’ll love this one!! Come cackle with us, and simultaneously say “dang” with the two of us when we come to some REAL realizations!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instag...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 270
WELCOME TO OUR FRIENDSHIP SERIES!This February join me for a Friendship series on my podcast Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey AND in your email with a 21 day challenge to grow and nurture the friendships you’ve always desired. You’ll get a daily email with an EASY task or challenge, incredible conversations from friendship experts to my very own best girlfriends. Nothing is off the table. Signup for the friendship challenge: https://rachelawtrey.myflodesk.com/februaryfriendshipchallengeWe are walkin...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min•Ep. 269
Loneliness has become a cultural epidemic, affecting the health and happiness of millions. Busyness, fear of vulnerability, and past pain often stop us from developing the deep friendships we long for. But it’s not supposed to be this way. You were made for people. Today, we talk with Justin Whitmeal Earley about this idea, how to take these practical steps and some "OH DANG THAT'S GOOD" takeaways!Shownotes: rachelawtrey.com/podcastCONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/CONNECT WI...
Feb 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 268
Join me for a Friendship series on my podcast Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey AND in your email with a 21 day challenge to grow and nurture the friendships you’ve always desired. You’ll get a daily email with an EASY task or challenge, incredible conversations from friendship experts to my very own best girlfriends. Nothing is off the table. You do not want to miss this- it all starts February 1st! Click here to join the Friendship Challenge: https://rachelawtrey.myflodesk.com/februaryfriendshipcha...
Feb 02, 2024•2 min
Friendship can be so awkward - like, “hi! Are we friends? Orrr?” We’ve been there, too. From making friends, to determining what kind of friends are our friends and then potential friendship breakups, it can be tricky water to navigate. That’s why we brought in Blake Blankenbecler, a licensed therapist and friendship educator to hit some of these pain points for you! Listen now! More about Blake: https://www.blakeblankenbecler.com/CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDI...
Jan 31, 2024•57 min•Ep. 267
It’s another voice memo diary! Rachel shares random thoughts, fave snacks, what God is teaching her, skincare routine, travels coming up she’s excited about all on the go and unfiltered with you!!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an emai...
Jan 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 266
If we're honest, we've all been there: "I don't know if I like life right now." It's a thought that creeps in and can steal joy and it's just no fun. Maybe you've felt shame about it, maybe it's a place you're all too familiar with. Today's conversation with Sara Hagerty will take you one step closer to getting out of the rut of this thought (if not completely out!). Join us as we talk about our own lives, limitations and how God meets us in the places we feel "bleh" about.CONNECT FURTHER WITH R...
Jan 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 265
Have you ever wondered why knowing who God is matters, especially when life throws curveballs? Laney Rene, a true beacon of strength, opens up about her personal journey through heartache and loss. Brace yourselves for a conversation that's raw, real, and filled with hope! In this episode, Laney shares her powerful story of navigating the pain of losing her son at 17 weeks pregnant. But hold onto your seats because she's not just sharing the heartbreak – she's telling us why she could walk throu...
Jan 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 264
Every year, when I celebrate a birthday, I love rounding up the year with that year's # of things I learned. Soooo, this year, it's 29 things I've learned in 29 years! It's filled with serious, silly, practicals, thought provoking, Biblically-based and some just based on my own convictions. It's a rich one, full of history that I wish I had more time to share the meanings behind, lots of growth and a year full of fun! Here's to 29! I hope you love this one.CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://ra...
Jan 03, 2024•47 min•Ep. 267
Christmas is SO close! In today's episode, Emily is catching you up on where Rachel has been and we are revisiting Ruth Chou Simon's episode on Advent to prepare for Christmas! LINKS MENTIONED: Get all things Christmas emailed straight to you! https://rachelawtrey.myflodesk.com/christmasCheck out our gift guides! https://rachelawtrey.com/christmas Rachel's Amazon Storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_bY_gCONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.c...
Dec 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 262
CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/CONTACT:podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to podcast@rachelawtrey.comEPISODE CREDITS:Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr PhotographyPodcast Post Production and Management: Cait and Phillip Howard of Amplify BoutiquePodcast Network: Angie...
Dec 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 261
From Christmas traditions, funny stories, practical ideas for celebrating the holidays well whatever season you're in - it's all here in this fun episode with Rachel and Thomas!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/CONTACT:podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to podcast@rachela...
Nov 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 260
Thomas and Rachel are back on the mic again talking all things NYC trip, funny memories, what's been going on in their life recently, some fun Thomas news (!?!?!), relatable parenting fails and more!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/CONTACT:podcast@rachelawtrey.comADVERTISE ON THE SHOW:To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an em...
Nov 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 259
If you've ever felt confused about your purpose, go ahead a press play on this one. In fact, screenshot it and share it with whoever you know because studies and chances say, they feel the same way. The idea of "purpose" can be intimidating, oftentimes over-complicated and filled with excuses as to "why we can't find ours" or "why our purpose has changed." Today's guest, Hope Reagan Harris, helps us step up to this conversation with ease, practicals and encouragement that will leave you with so ...
Nov 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 258
DISCLAIMER: Mamas- pop some earbuds in or save this episode for later because there are some sensitive topics mentioned for little earsThis one is for the girls that feel a bit too "stuck" in their situations. Maybe guilt, shame or past regrest are holding you tight to your hurt and you craaaaave freedom. I get you and so does today's guest, Toni Collier. She has an incredible story of healing and growth and shares so much of it today with us! From her "aha" moment with God to how she pivoted he...
Nov 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 257
Anxious, depressed, constantly seeking the next best thing, comparison, one-upping others, lacking community and friendship - broken. These are all words the world is using to label the millennials, zennials and Gen Z. LET'S CHANGE THAT UP! with the help of Upperroom's lead pastor, Michael Freeland Miller. Today, Michael, or "Miller", encourages *us* with words that we need to hear, wisdom that we can carry into our day and a few practicals on how to draw near to Jesus.GRAB MICHAEL'S BOOK ('His ...
Nov 01, 2023•45 min•Ep. 256
Today is for all of the women raising children that have guilt, shame, could'ves and would'ves blocking them from living the life of freedom and joy that can be found in these mundane days! Alli Worthington comes back to the show to chat all about how we can remain *us* while we raise *them* and woooooosh - I needed this! I think a lot of you do, too! With practical tips, next steps and mindset changes, Alli helps us change course to the new direction we all crave - starting TODAY!CONNECT FURTHE...
Oct 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 255
Our new apparel drops this week!! 10/26 at 11am CT! You will wear the heck out of them - we just know it! Today we're sharing about each piece, how our team has grown, how we have a STUDIO / OFFICE (??) and crazy stories from the apparel shoot! Plus, keep listening and be on the hunt for an exclusive code for a discount when shopping the new apparel collection!TEXT BESTIE TO 55444SHOP APPAREL: https://rachelawtrey.com/shopCONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https:/...
Oct 23, 2023•52 min
Dani joins us AGAIN on the show and this time she brings a conversation that will open your mind and your heart to loving your neighbors well and intentionally. Dani explores ideas of justice, empathy, hope, community, love, consistency, awareness, creativity, honesty, and redemption in her new book, "A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well." With thoughtful meditations and practical to-do’s, A Heart on Fire will inspire you to evaluate your life and make changes and today...
Oct 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 254
Our past experiences often leave us with emotional wounds that affect our current relationships and limit our potential for happiness. -errkkkk, I said it! In this conversation, Rachel is joined by Jason Van Ruler and there are SO MANY practical insights and expert guidance on healing and growth.Discover how to release the burdens of old hurts, embrace forgiveness and self-compassion, and navigate the path to a happier, more fulfilling life. Don't let your past define your future!CONNECT FURTHER...
Oct 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 253
This week, we're taking you on a journey to become a worry free parent with family counselor, parenting coach, expert and all of the things - Sissy Goff! Here's a not-so-fun-fact: anxiety is contagious so when/if we are an axious parent, it spreads quickly in our home. Today we talk about how to drop the anxiety, work through it with our kiddos, offer a wholesome perspective as humans in our home and I rapid-fire some of the questions YOU asked Sissy from Instagram. It's a good one!CONNECT FURTH...
Oct 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 252
A Peek into the "Influencer World" with Lacy Abercrombie (Or Jezziebath if you're on Tiktok!)! We talk - and laugh - through everything like: influencer world as believers, what God is teaching us, what we're loving, awkward stories with followers and more!CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/CONNECT WITH LACY:https://www.instagram.com/abercrombielacyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@abercrombielacy?lang=enSOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/rac...
Sep 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 251
Join Rachel Awtrey in this delightful episode of Real Talk as she dives into her deep affection for the fall season. Rachel shares what makes autumn so special to her, recounting cherished memories and favorite traditions.But there's more! Rachel also unveils her exciting Fall Bucket List, offering inspiration for cozy autumn activities, from apple picking to bonfire nights. Whether you're an autumn aficionado or looking for fresh fall ideas, Rachel's episode will ignite your love for this magic...
Sep 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 250
Chaotic but heck of a lot of fun - Rachel brings you along on the weekend that she went to Sadie Robertsons Conference in Louisana, The Live Original Sister Conference. She brought one of her besties, Abby! They share everything from funny roadtrip stories, bits and pieces of what they learned, amazing takeaways that are sure to blow your mind and how you think about life, lots of laughs, snorts, and a curse word - oops!! DISCOUNT CODE MENTIONED:STANLEY - Use code RACHEL20 for 20% OFF site-wide,...
Sep 13, 2023•24 min•Ep. 249
Join us for a special episode of Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey where my husband, Thomas, and I spill the beans on our latest adventures. From our unforgettable treehouse getaway to a hilarious baby dedication mishap, we've got stories to share. We'll also dish on what's keeping us entertained, from binge-worthy shows to must-listen to songs. Plus, I'll reveal my new haircut, and we've got some exciting announcements in store. Tune in for a dose of real talk as we catch you up on our lives and rev...
Sep 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 248
