Real Talk with Rachael Podcast
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratingsRachael Gilbert is a therapist on a mission to bridge the gap between mental health and faith. She believes in the power of Jesus and therapy and loves to have honest conversations about both.
Tune in on Mondays for short talk therapy episodes, always 15 minutes or less. And on Wednesdays, we share guest interviews with people whose message will bring you hope, healing, and encouragement.
Stick around until the show for "Let's Get Real Practical", a short segment where Rachael shares counselor-approved strategies to take this real talk episode and make it relevant in your everyday life through simple action steps.
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#18: When a Little "Yes" Opens Big Doors with Kendra Hunt
October 24, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 71.4 MBThis week's Real Talk with Rachael episode is with my long time friend, Kendra Hunt. Kendra and I share a very similar story in how we got started doing what we are doing today...a simple yes. Here are a few things we chatted about: How God used fitness to call us both into ministry How she unknowingly wrote her book "Encouragement Between Loads of Laundry" How she got started writing and now teaches other women how to write The power of a simple yes I wish you could have been ...
#17: The Seven Deadly Friendships with Mary DeMuth
October 10, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBI brought Mary DeMuth on the show this week to have some #realtalk about friendships. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker and podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over thirty-five books, including the latest: The Seven Deadly Friendships. She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 28 years and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com and follow her on Instagram @MaryDeMuth and Facebook. Mary a...
#16: What is a Coach & Why do you need one?
September 26, 2018 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I am thrilled to bring you special guest, and my very own coach, Sara Anna Powers. I refer to her as Anna and she is the one responsible for me becoming a coach as well! If you are a woman in business (or who longs to have a business) this episode is for YOU! We got real about some of the following topics: What is a coach? Who should hire a coach? What qualities to look for in hiring a coach Who really is the Proverbs 31 woman? Practical tip...
#15: How a Brave Mom Pursues Her Dreams
September 12, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this week's episode of Real Talk with Rachael I interviewed my friend and fellow Declare Conference team member, Kristin Lemus. Several weeks ago after I spoke at an event, one of my listeners happened to be in the audience, and after she asked me this question, "How do you pursue your dreams as a busy mom of littles?". I knew this was a great question that many women have wrestled with so I prayed about who could tackle it with love and grace. God immediately put Kristin on my heart...
#14: When a Self-Proclaimed Chicken Writes a Book on Courage
August 29, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week's podcast interview is with special guest, LaTan Murphy. If you knew the difficulties we had to overcome in recording this episode you would laugh out loud. Let's just say my house had severe water damage the day before so I had to improvise by going to my husband's clinic after hours. I was in rare form for this episode and I think you are going to love how real and down to earth our conversation was as we chatted about courage. LaTan is a self-proclaimed chicken who recently wr...
#13: The Truth About Hospitality with Jen Schmidt
August 15, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I was honored to sit down with Jen Schmidt of the popular blog, Beauty & Bedlam. Jen wrote the book "Just Open the Door" and a few of things we chatted about were: How she got started 10 years ago as a blogger (and what she wished she had known) The heart behind her book Serving vs entertaining Practical tips for hospitality, especially for busy women Creative ideas for those who don't have a large home Ideas for food to serve, especially sinc...
#12: Practical Ways to Support & Pray for the Sick with Jan Greenwood
August 01, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 96.3 MBIn this week's episode, I was able to sit down with Pastor Jan Greenwood and do some real talk about sickness and healing. Here are a few things we chatted about: Jan's own testimony of battling cancer Lies about sickness & healing How to practically support the sick How to pray for the sick This episode ran a little long because our conversation was so powerful I didn't want to cut it off. Jan closed with a prayer over anyone who is fighting sickness or injury that I am believing...
#11: Real Talk on Overcoming Depression, Idols, & a Judgmental Heart
July 18, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBBuckle your seat belt because this week's podcast episode is full of #realtalk. I interviewed Jamila Jackson, founder of Loved & Blessed Box, and we dove head first into some hot topics. We chatted about: Depression: her battle with it and how she overcomes Redemption: how God has used her struggles with depression and infertility to birth her company that is all about encouraging others Idols: we both came clean on our love (or hate) of clothes and people's approval Judgment: Jam...
#10: Embracing Hidden Seasons of Life, What Pastor's Families Wish You Knew & A Word in Due Season with Elaine Fisher
July 04, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week's guest on Real Talk with Rachael is Elaine Fisher, who is a mom of 4 littles, speaker, pastor's wife and also my cousin. She is the daughter of Pastor Robert & Debbie Morris, founders of Gateway Church, and she exudes the same level of excellence and grace as her parents. A few things we chatted about: How she remembers me when I first married my husband (we are cousins through marriage and let's just say I was a bit timider when I first met them!) How she finds value in the...
#09: How to Find Purpose & Run a Successful Online Business as a Busy Mom with Bridgette Reed
June 20, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin me as I chat with Bridgette Reed, a successful online business owner and busy mom of two. She gets real about how her business was born and how God used the hardest time in her life to birth a dream. She shares practical tips you can apply immediately to find purpose and engage with your audience. Things we chat about: Her infertility story (and how her business was born in that season) Being Superwoman (and why we should lay this down) Practical Business Tips Practical Social...
A Prayer for the Men {7 Minute Episode}
June 17, 2018 21:52 - 7 minutes - 4.8 MBJoin me for quick 7 minutes today as we pray over the men in our lives and call out the gifts God has placed within them. It's raw, real, unedited, no frills but straight from the Lord. I pray it blesses you. Xoxo, Rachael
#08: Real Talk on Dreams, Book Writing, Finding Your Voice & Your Tribe with Crystal Stine
June 06, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 83.7 MBYou are going to love this week's guest, Crystal Stine. In this episode we chat about: Her NEW book (releasing this week) called Holy Hustle Real Talk behind the process she went through to write a book and how she experienced rejection in the book proposal process (and why she is SO thankful that her original book idea didn't get approved!). Hurdles she overcame to write her book Broken friendships & how she found her tribe Where the dream "Holy Hustle" came from and what it mea...
#07: Lies Moms Believe & Overcoming Mom Guilt with Rebekah Hargraves
May 23, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, we do some real talk with Rebekah Hargraves on lies moms believe and overcoming mom guilt. Rebekah is the author of "Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes them". A few things we chat about in our short 30 minutes: Real talk on "what is motherhood"? Common lies moms believe How to be real with each other about motherhood The truth about identity and how it relates to motherhood How to take our thoughts captive in motherhood What God taught her as she wrot...
#06: Navigating Emotions, Mother Wounds & Anxiety with Dr. Cassie Reid
May 09, 2018 14:10 - 33 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this conversation with Dr. Cassie Reid, we tackle the big topics that every woman encounters. What we chat about: How & Why to Lean into negative emotions Dealing with the loss of a mother Overcoming mother wounds Setting healthy boundaries Owning your role as a mom and woman Overcoming anxiety Cheering vs. Comparing You can connect with Dr. Reid here: www.instagram.com/cassie_reid www.cassiereid.com www.tku.edu Dr. Reid launched Cassie Reid Counseling in 2010 to ...
#05: 3 Steps to Confidently Pursue Your God-Given Dreams
May 04, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.88 MBIf you have breath in your body, you have a dream in your heart. Join me for this short, 9-minute podcast on how to confidently pursue your God-given dreams. Follow Rachael: www.rachaelgilbert.com www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.facebook.com/realtalkrachael
#04: Real Talk on Anxiety & Expecting Blessings in the Midst of Difficult Seasons with Diana Burks
April 18, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 22.8 MBRaise your hand if you have, or are currently, walked through a difficult season. Raise the other hand if you have or currently struggle with anxiety. My guess is that every single person reading this raised both hands. I am excited to bring this new podcast episode to you on "Expecting Blessings During Difficult Seasons". I had the privilege of interviewing my friend, Diana Burks, on this topic just days before my dad had a very invasive back surgery. God knew I needed to hear this me...
#03: How to Move Forward When Your Confidence is Shaken
April 02, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBFeeling stuck or defeated? Have 10 minutes to spare today? If you answered yes to either of those questions, this podcast is for you! Join your host, Rachael Gilbert, for a short inspirational clip pulled directly from one of her Facebook live videos. We discuss TWO things to do when your confidence is shaken as you move toward your God-given dreams! Follow Rachael: www.rachaelgilbert.com www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.facebook.com/realtalkrachael
#02: Real Talk about Body Image with Heather Creekmore
March 21, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, we do some real talk about body image with the author of "Compared to Who", Heather Creekmore. We discuss the real culprit behind body image issues as well as how Heather made her debut on the Netflix show, "Nailed It". What we discuss: The elephant in the room when it comes to body image How Heather stumbled upon being an author and why she struggles with that title The cure for our body image struggles Practical tips on raising girls to have a healthy body image ...
#01: The "Who, Why, What" of Real Talk with Rachael
February 21, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of Real Talk with Rachael! In this episode, we briefly discuss: Who is this Rachael Gilbert girl? Why does she feel completely unqualified to start this podcast and why she is doing it anyway. What you can expect from the podcast in each episode. Note: the frequency of how often new episodes release is subject to change because, let's be real, seasons of life change! Links: www.rachaelgilbert.com www.facebook.com/realtalkrachael www.instagram.c...