Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

Join Rachael this week on Real Talk with Rachael as she shares 3 truths about personal convictions in a public world. {And why it's so important we recognize the power of our personal convictions}. Special thank you to Loved & Blessed box for being today's show sponsor. Click HERE to grab your box and use code REALTALK5 for $5 off your first box! To stay up to date on the Real Talk with Rachael show and special offers from sponsors, text realtalk to 44222 on your cellphone. Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

Join the conversation this week on Real Talk with Rachael as I chat with special guest, Ashley Willis. Ashley Willis is the author and co-author of seven books and scores of viral blog articles on issues related to faith, mental health, motherhood, and marriage. Along with her husband Dave, she co-hosts the popular Naked Marriage Podcast and MarriageToday TV program. Ashley's resources have provided encouragement, hope and practical instruction to millions around the world. Ashley and Dave live with their four amazing sons and their spoiled dog "Chi Chi" in Keller, Texas. In today's show, Ashley and I got real about what a naked marriage really looks like as well as her story of overcoming anxiety and her advice and resources she recommends to anyone walking through anxiety. Here are a few of things we chatted about: What transparency and intimacy in marriage really looks like What is a naked marriage? Her struggle with anxiety and her journey of overcoming it (plus her favorite resources on this topic) The most downloaded podcast topic on their podcast, The Naked Marriage (Warning: the results might shock you!) And much more #realtalk goodness you don't want to miss! To enter to WIN a copy of The Naked Marriage book simply text the phrase NAKEDMARRIAGE to the number 44222. For additional resources and to connect with Ashley please visit www.AshleyWillis.org Buy the book she recommended: 31 Verses and Prayers for the Anxious Heart and Mind Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

I only thought we were done with this Biblical Body Image series...until I had quite the experience at a bra store that left me with a story too good not to share! Join me as I share 4 life lessons learned from a bra store! Text the phrase REALTALK to 44222 to be added to the future email list for the release of body image resources. Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

We just wrapped up our 4 part series on Biblical body image here on Real Talk with Rachael. I thought it would be fun to bring a guest on the show to have an off the wall discussion about body image. Kristen Ekiss is a speaker, educator, Veteran, and coach. She gracefully merges her Biblical counseling training and 15 years of health and fitness experience to inspire and educate women on how to make simple choices that create life-changing transformation. Her mission with this ministry is to encourage women to grow stronger together in Christ. She accomplishes this by creating content that teaches women how grow a stronger faith, raise a stronger family, and build a stronger body. Here are a few things we chatted about on the show: The biggest body image struggle she had to overcome (her answer might surprise you) What body image IS and what it IS NOT. The shocking results from a body image survey she sent out to thousands of women Why she wishes she had stretch marks and a less than perfect stomach (her answer might convict you like it did me). What she would say to a woman listening who is struggling to accept her body. and so much more that is too good to write out...just listen! Kristen is giving away 3 copies of her "Eating With Biblical Intention" courses (a $49 value!). To enter: Leave a review for the show on iTunes Enter on the Instagram post for this show! Connect with Kristen on her website, Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to visit this page to find the freebies she has especially for Real Talk with Rachael listeners: www.kristenekiss.com/realtalk Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week we dive into our final part of our Biblical Body Image series. If you missed the first 3 episodes in this series click HERE for part one and HERE for part two and HERE for part three. Today we are chatting about simple steps to have a strong body. This is not going to be rocket science. These are principles you can apply immediately with no tricks, gadgets or gimmicks! Here are a few of the resources mentioned in the show I recommend: Renewed: 21 Day Faith & Fitness Plan Revelation Wellness Faster Way to Fat Loss The Back & Body Clinic Don't forget to share this series with a friend and leave those iTunes review! Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week we dive into part 3 of our Biblical Body Image series. If you missed the first 2 episodes in this series click HERE for part one and HERE for part two. Today we are chatting about the power of a submitted heart and a sound mind when it comes to having a Biblical body image. Don't forget to share this series with a friend and leave those iTunes review! Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This is part 2 of Real Talk about Biblical Body Image. In this week's episode, we dive into 5 reasons I believe we struggle with body image issues. Don't miss the next episode with 2 of the 3 ways we can live healthy with God at the center! Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook. Don't forget to leave those iTunes reviews!

It's been 20 years since I started personally struggling with body image and eating disorders so I thought it was time to share what I've learned with you all. Here are a few things we chat about in this episode: My story & testimony 3 biblical truths about body image 3 tips to overcome Plus more on a summer series on this very topic Here are the questions I left for you to ponder at the end: Is there an area of your temple that you have built an idol? Or not taken care of it at all? Why are you here? How is your obsession or neglect of your temple keeping you from that? What area is God asking you to give the first of yourself to him? Exercise, eating, reading his word, or some other area? Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook

Do you desire to have a healthy and restored relationship with your mother or daughter? If so, this week's episode of Real Talk with Rachael is one you don't want to miss. I invited Blythe Daniel (the literary agent) & her mother Helen McIntosh (the counselor) on the show to talk about their new book, "Mended: Restoring the hearts of mothers & daughters". This episode was full of nuggets of wisdom so if you are able I would recommend keeping a notebook nearby to jot down notes. Here are a few things we chatted about: How the idea for the book "Mended" came about. Blythe & Helen's mother/daughter relationship What it really means to restore and practical steps to put it in action. What we are (and aren't) responsible for in relationships and a powerful visual illustration to remember it. How Helen broke generational patterns between her mother and her daughter How to value the relationship over the problem Words of hope for someone who may have given up on their mother/daughter relationship And a few bonus questions from some of our listeners! They are giving away TWO copies of their book "Mended". You can enter two ways: The first way is to leave an iTunes review for the show in the month of May. At the end of the month, we will use a super fancy tool, aka my kids, to pick a random winner! :) The second way is over on Instagram @rachaeljgilbert There will be a post there that you can comment on and share to be entered to win. Thank you for those reviews and feedback on the show. It encourages me as well as gets these episodes into the ears of more listeners just like you! You can find Blythe online at www.theblythedanielagency.com and learn more about their book at www.ourmendedhearts.com. Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

Are you thinking of quitting a dream, job, ministry, or relationship? If so, listen to this first, then you can decide if you want to quit. Here are the 4 things we discuss but listen in to hear them described: Rest Reevaluate Realign Rend I would LOVE to hear from you after this episode! Please share on social media, leave an iTunes review and/or leave a comment on the blog! Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook

Today's guest, Dannah Gresh, is an author of countless books, founder of Secret Keeper Girl, and is a freedom fighter who is making an impact that is causing a ripple effect in many households, including my own. Dannah holds a special place in my heart because it was through my encounter with her at a women's retreat that God began a healing work in my heart. As I chatted with Dannah, I got real about a secret sin in my life that God convicted me of and I confessed to my husband. We also chatted about lies many girls and women believe and the truth that sets them free. Today's episode might be one of the most vulnerable ones I've released so lean into the hard places and let God speak to you. I promise it will be worth it. Here are a few things we chatted about on the show: How her ministry, Secret Keeper Girl (now True Girl) got started How we met & the powerful exercise she led me through that brought freedom into my life and marriage Real talk about how God used her to bring a secret sin of mine into the light What Dannah wishes more girls and women knew about themselves The most common lie women and young girls believe And many nuggets of truth along the way! If this episode blesses you, please consider leaving an Apple podcasts (formerly iTunes) review and sharing on social media! Follow Dannah on Instagram here. Follow Secret Keeper Girl Apply for the Masterclass we discussed in the episode here. Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

You might recognize this week's guest, Melissa Hinnant, from Shark Tank when she landed a deal with Barbara for her business, Grace & Lace. Melissa's story is one of redemption as she allowed God to turn her tragedy into a triumph that is blessing not only her family but 70 plus employees as well as thousands of customers daily! Here are a few things we chatted about: How Grace & Lace was birthed out of the tragic loss of her first daughter How she encourages others to not waste their pain. The mission of Grace & Lace Why she calls Grace & Lace her "accidental company" Her experience on Shark Tank What it's like working with Barbara How she "balances" being a wife, mom and business owner Her greatest fear as a business owner and how she overcomes it. Melissa was so kind as to offer Real Talk with Rachael listeners a special code to shop at www.graceandlace.com. Use code GALRG19 for 15% off! It's one-time use and expires 4/10. (some exclusions may apply) To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section on the website. Share this show on Facebook or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe to our list and on iTunes.

Have you ever encountered a valley in life? Valleys are generally low points that we never anticipated or saw coming. On this week's episode of Real Talk with Rachael, Dr. Cindy Haggerton shared about the valleys of infidelity and infant loss that she and her husband, Dr. JimBob walked through in their life. This was a very real and vulnerable episode that will bless every single person who listens. Here are a few things we chatted about: Their infidelity story and how God has totally redeemed it. Their infant loss story and the emotions and grief process that followed. Practical tips for someone going through a valley. The root of their issues when their marriage almost came crashing down. Why they decided to stay and fight for their family and hope for those who are deciding whether to stay and fight. The one question a counselor asked them when they decided to reconcile their marriage that made it possible for them to go all in. Disappointment with the Lord. Prepare to have your heart blessed as you listen to Dr. Cindy tell their story. We will have both Dr. Cindy & Dr. Jim Bob back on the show to discuss their valley of an injury they weren't expecting and how they have walked through that victoriously. Both of them are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health and wellness so be sure to follow them on social media. Go follow them on Instagram here: Dr. Cindy Dr. Jim Bob As mentioned on the show, we are giving $25 cash back on any YoungLiving starter kits ordered for the next month. Simply click the link below to order then send an email to [email protected] to get your $25 rebate. Essential Oils starter kit here! Connect with me on Instagram here or on my website here.

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at a husband and wife who pursue different dreams but somehow they do it as a team? That's exactly what we discuss with my husband this week on Real Talk with Rachael. Here are a few things we talk about: How owning a business has shaped us and our marriage What my husband saw in the shy, timid Rachael when we first met in college and why he has encouraged me to go for my dreams Insecurities I've had to overcome and how Matt has helped me push pass them and walk in confidence. My body image struggles and the one thing Matt said to me years ago that shifted how I view myself. What most men wish their wives knew about their body. Matt's biggest struggle and how I helped him overcome it. A word of encouragement on pursuing your dreams as a team Matt's salvation story (hint: he got saved at Vacation Bible School at the age of 19!) A word from Matt to the women who may not have saved or supportive husbands. Even if you aren't married this episode is full of wisdom that you can use in your life as your overcome obstacles that arise as you step out in obedience to pursue your dreams. We would love to hear from you after you listen. Be sure to connect with Rachael here: www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert www.rachaelgilbert.com We are praying blessings over your marriage!

Hey friends, Can you believe it has been one year this month since I launched the Real Talk with Rachael podcast?! I am humbled and grateful for each one of you who have listened and supported the show in some way. I couldn't do it without you. In honor of it being the show's one year anniversary, I decided to do episode 25 solo and share 7 things I've learned from starting a new venture. I believe this episode is going to bless any of you who have it on your heart to start something new (and possibly scary) this year. Here are the 7 things I discuss but be sure to listen to the full episode to hear me elaborate on each point: HAVE A WORD(SCRIPTURE) OR MOMENT FROM GOD TO STAND ON FOR THE DAYS YOU WANT TO QUIT. DON'T EXPECT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO BE YOUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS. KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR MARCHING ORDERS AND BE CAREFUL OF COMPARING YOUR JOURNEY TO THOSE AROUND YOU. IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS AND WILL TAKE MORE ENERGY AND TIME THAT YOU ANTICiPATED. CHEER OTHERS ON IN THEIR JOURNEY. PRACTICALLY FOR PODCAST LISTENERS, IF AN EPISODE BLESSES YOU, LEAVE AN ITUNES REVIEW OR SHARE IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THOSE POSTS BLESS OUR SOCKS OFF AND MAKE OUR DAY. OUTSOURCE YOUR WEAKNESSES NOT YOUR BLIND SPOTS. NOTHING IS WASTED. SUCCESS IS OBEDIENCE. I also announced that registration for The Intentional Influencer™ course is now open for two weeks ONLY! Click here to learn more and reserve your seat. Excited to do this next "new thing" with you all!

This week's episode of Real Talk with Rachael was so anointed! Both Lauren and I had to overcome obstacles to get the interview recorded and we chased a few rabbit trails but they were so worth it! Lauren Gaskill is the author of "Into the Deep: Diving Into a Life of Courageous Faith" and the founder of She Found Joy. Here are a few things we chatted about: What living a life of courageous faith looks like to Lauren Lauren's biggest hurdle in her faith journey A time when Lauren was called to take a risk and how she did it with courage How to listen for the still, small voice of God in a noisy world Being inspired by Biblical heroes Recognizing and overcoming our deepest fears How to use prayer to impact your decision-making process Connect with Lauren: http://www.laurengaskillinspires.com/ http://instagram.com/lauren_inspires http://facebook.com/lauren.gaskill.inspires/ For more information about The Intentional Influencers course, click here: The Intentional Influencer Waiting List Connect with Rachael: http://www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert http://facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert http://www.rachaelgilbert.com/

I'm excited for the first episode of 2019 to be with special guest, Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean. Dana K. White is an author, podcaster, speaker, and (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert. She taught both English and Theatre Arts before leaving her job to make her family her life's work. In an attempt to get her home under control, Dana started blogging as "Nony" (short for anonymous) at A Slob Comes Clean. Dana soon realized she was not alone in her housekeeping struggles and in her feelings of shame. Today, Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy through her blog, weekly podcasts, and videos. Dana lives with her husband and three kids just outside of Dallas, Texas. Oh, and she's funny. I know many of our New Year's resolutions include getting our home in order and Dana shares many practical tips on this week's episode. Here are a few things we chatted about: How Dana got started online with her undercover name, A Slob Comes Clean The definition of decluttering The biggest hurdle Dana had to jump over to begin decluttering her own home How letting others into her struggle helped her on the decluttering journey How clutter struggles affect identity in women Practical tips to implement now The container concept Tips on managing laundry day How to stay on top of decluttering daily How to declutter when you have emotional ties to objects Dana just launched a course called the 5 Day Clutter Shakedown. It is on sale this month only for $25 (normally $40) using code NEWYEAR19. Grab it here! You can connect with Dana on her website, Instagram, & Facebook as a Slob Comes Clean. Get your copy of her books wherever books are sold: Decluttering at the Speed of Life! How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind A special thank you to our show sponsor, Cultivate What Matters. For the month of January only, use code realtalkrachael for 10% off one order! Shop here!

In honor of Christmas and the holidays, I've asked my professor, Dr. Cassie Reid, back on the show to talk about holiday sanity when it comes to our relationships. You may remember Dr. Reid from episode 6 when we chatted about anxiety and mother wounds. She is a wealth of knowledge and both times I interviewed her I had my own therapy session! Dr. Reid recently wrote a book called "Unwrapped: Open the Gift of Holiday Sanity". I highly recommend this book for every single person. You can buy it on Amazon here: Unwrapped: Open the Gift of Holiday Sanity Here are a few things Dr. Reid & I chatted about: Disappointment and how to lean into those emotions rather than press past them Assumptions and how we can overcome the tendency to make them Boundaries: why they are important and how to properly set them What to do when our urge to control becomes uncontrollable. Expectations: how & why to communicate them How we can support marriage within families during the holidays Grief: how to process yet still enjoy the holidays How to deal with favoritism The root cause of many of these issues Why Dr. Reid doesn't like the word "why". Plus a few listener questions! Thank you for those...please follow me on Instagram if you want to submit those for the show. I mentioned this is in the show, but don't forget this will be the only episode in December since I am taking some time off with family AND working on new resources for you all. HINT: it's the first online course I will offer and I am beyond excited to share it with you! Keeping things real, Rachael Joy

Hey friends, This week's show on Real Talk with Rachael is another special edition episode. It's longer than most of the episodes but I promise it is worth every single minute. November is suicide awareness month and my brave, strong friend, Lynn Paljarvi, came on the show to discuss suicide from a survivors perspective. Here are just a few things we chatted about: How Lynn and I met just months after she lost her husband to suicide The ministry God brought into her life that carried her through this tough season The different emotional stages she went through after losing her husband The spiritual warfare during this dark season and how she continues to fight it What she would say to someone who is a recent suicide survivor What she would say to someone considering suicide (this answer she gave was POWERFUL) What the healing journey has looked like for her Practical ways we can support suicide survivors The verse she stood on to carry her through Why it's important to look a suicide survivor in the eyes (hint: shame comes for them hard) How she is still struggling today and what her friends do to lift her up Have I said yet this is an episode you don't want to miss?! I personally lost a friend to suicide just a few weeks ago so I am passionate about bringing this topic into the light. Please share this episode with everyone you know! Keeping things real, Rachael Joy Connect with Lynn Connect with Rachael

Hey, friends! You are going to love this week's guest on Real Talk with Rachael! Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, certified life coach, and speaker. She loves connecting with the hearts of women through her popular blog and books like You're Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She's also co-founder of (in)courage and a partner with DaySpring. A few things we chatted about: The heart and story behind her most recent book, "Hope Your Heart Needs: 52 Encouraging Reminders of How God cares for you". Her thoughts on "I'm fine". What real talk means to her. How having a soft heart in a hard world is courage not weakness How we can be a safe place for real talk to happen The opposite of real talk A personal lie she struggles to believe and how she gets real with a trusted friend to overcome that lie. SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dayspring for giving away a $100 shopping spree to one lucky listener! To enter, head to iTunes and leave a review. If you've already done that, head to Instagram to enter as well. You can connect with Holley: www.holleygerth.com

Hey friends, Join me for this special edition episode of Real Talk with Rachael as I interview my sister, Becky Fields. Becky is a breast cancer survivor who fearlessly shared the good, bad and everything in between of her story. I feel this episode should be listened to by every single person to have a better understanding of walking through or alongside someone with cancer. A few things we chatted about: The hardest part of discovering she had breast cancer How she learned not to compare her journey to others Body image and confidence issues that arise practical tips for self-care before, during and after cancer practical tips to love on someone walking through cancer Special thank you to our show sponsor, Brave Watch Collection. I adore their Brave Watch and 10% of all sales are donated to raise breast cancer awareness. You can shop all the products HERE and use code Rachael15 for 15% off your order. Connect with Becky: Becky's website Becky on Instagram Becky on Facebook Connect with Rachael: Facebook Instagram

This 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 a fly on the wall for this conversation because we giggled so much. You can find Kendra here: www.kendraannewithane.com Head over to Instagram to WIN a copy of her book: Instagram Connect with Rachael here: www.rachaelgilbert.com Be sure to leave an iTunes review and/or let us know what God speaks to you through this episode! Xoxo, Rachael Joy P.S. Special thank you to today's show sponsor, Glory Active! Right now my listeners can get $10 off your first order of $25 or more on gloryactive.com when you use code FIRSTORDER10. I live in their slouchy tees, tanks, and capris so I'm excited for you to give them a try at gloryactive.com !

I 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 and I chatted about her new book, The Seven Deadly Friendships, and of course, got real about our own friendship struggles. This is an episode you are going to want to make sure to carve out some time to listen. We are giving away TWO copies of Mary's new book The Seven Deadly Friendships. Enter on Facebook & Instagram! Thank you to all who have left iTunes reviews, I truly appreciate them! Special thank you to today's show sponsor, Glory Active! Right now my listeners can get $10 off your first order of $25 or more on gloryactive.com when you use code FIRSTORDER10. Again get $10 OFF using FIRSTORDER10, that's "FIRST" "ORDER" and the number "10" on gloryactive.com! Don't miss out, it's only for a limited time! I live in their slouchy tees, tanks, and capris so I'm excited for you to give them a try at gloryactive.com!

This 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 tips for someone who wants to build an online business but has limited time Why Christian women need to shift their mindset on being paid for their work online You can find Sara Anna's freebie here: www.saraannapowers.com/success As well as my freebie on overcoming fear here: 3 Steps to Overcome Fear & Pursue Your Dreams Connect with Sara Anna: www.sarannapowers.com www.facebook.com/saraannapowers Connect with Rachael www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.rachaelgilbert.com Get more information about my coaching here: www.rachaelgilbert.com/coaching Cheering for you! Rachael Joy

On 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 because I have watched her do this very thing so well. Here are a few things we chatted about: Kristin's heart for Brave Moms How to pursue your dreams when you have little kids at home How to be a spirit lead decision maker Kristin's heart for the Declare Conference And so much more! At the end of the episode, I mentioned that we have a few $200 off discount codes for you to use towards the purchase of a Declare Conference ticket. You can go HERE to grab that ticket and use code VIPRachael. Please note, when I say I have a few, I mean it so when they are gone they are GONE. Use it quickly if you are thinking of attending! Connect with Kristin: www.bravemoms.com www.instagram.com/bravemoms Connect with Rachael: www.rachaelgilbert.com www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert

This 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 wrote a book on courage, called "Courageous Women of the Bible". Each chapter of her book has a Courage Quest and we went through a few of the quest questions on our interview. A few questions we discussed: What inspired you to write a book on courage? Have you ever experience a time in your life when you felt called to lead but felt ill-equipped to do so? Have you ever self-appointed yourself to a position of leadership? Does your personal shame hinder you from conversing with Jesus? How do you deal with shame? Naked courage - what is it and how do we do it within marriage? What foxes should we be aware of inside and outside of marriage? You are going to LOVE our conversation so make sure you take some time to listen! DON'T FORGET, Erin Condren is the show sponsor and they are giving away a $75 gift card to one lucky listener who leaves a review on the show in iTunes in the month of August. I get to give away a copy of LaTan's book so be sure to follow me over on Instagram to enter to win! You can connect with Latan on her website: http://latanmurphy.com/ And on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/latanmurphy Keeping Things Real, Rachael Joy www.rachaelgilbert.com www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert

This 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 since so many people have food allergies How to make sure people don't feel left out Special thank you to the show sponsor, Erin Condren. You can shop their beautiful life planners HERE. PLUS, everyone who leaves an iTunes review in August gets entered in a giveaway for a $75 gift card from Erin Condren! To leave an iTunes review: Select the Real Talk with Rachael show on iTunes. Make sure you are on the show's page. Click "Ratings and Reviews" under the podcast name. Click "Write a Review" under the Customer Reviews section. Write and submit your review! Thank you so much! Follow Jen: www.instagram.com/jenschmidt_beautyandbedlam www.beautyandbedlam.com Follow Rachael: www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.rachaelgilbert.com

In 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 is going to release supernatural healing. Special thanks to the show sponsor, Glory Active. When you use code FIRSTORDER10 you get $10 OFF your first order of $25! You can shop the Glory Active site HERE.

Buckle 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: Jamila shares a story about how God revealed she was judging others Loved & Blessed is this week's show sponsor and they have a fun gift for YOU! Grab your subscription box HERE and use code realtalk for a special gift with your order! As always, don't forget to leave those iTunes review! They help other people, just like you, find the show! Keeping things real, Rachael Joy

This 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 hidden seasons of life, like raising her 4 kids who are 4 years old and under. She refers to them as her mini circus :) Her powerful testimony Life growing up as a pastor's kid What pastors wish more people knew and understood (and how we can truly support them) She finishes by sharing a word in due season that is POWERFUL so stay tuned to the very end! Cultivate What Matters is the show sponsor and they are offering two things for our listeners: They are giving away TWO Write the Word journals. You can enter to win one by leaving an iTunes review of the Real Talk with Rachael podcast in the month of July. You can enter to win the other over on Instagram. 10 % OFF a Write the Word journal for the month of July (one journal per person). Use code realtalkrachael SHOP HERE! You can follow Elaine on Instagram and on her website and her mini circus. :)

Join 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 Media Tips A word of encouragement to fellow online business owners or women in ministry Follow Bridgette: www.instagram.com/missbridgettem www.doinglifewithbridgette.com www.oliviasophiainc.com Follow Rachael to enter to WIN a journal from Bridgette's shop! www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert www.rachaelgilbert.com

Join 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

You 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 means to her (and what she prays her readers will glean from it). Tips for someone who wants to launch a ministry or business How to find your voice in your writing & speaking How to be OK with your message, even if it has been done before Why it's important to get in real life community PLUS, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post and enter to WIN a copy of her book, Holy Hustle! Primally Pure Skincare is the sponsor of this week's podcast episode and they have a coupon code for YOU! I have searched high and low for an all natural deodorant that doesn't leave me smelling worse that I started (the struggle is real). I finally found one from Primally Pure and I am doing the happy dance for days over here. I've also tried several of their other products that I love as well. Use code realtalkrachael for 10% off your order for the month of June ONLY. Real Talk tees for SALE! For two weeks ONLY, this super fun slouchy tee (my favorite) from She Creates in Joy is on sale! You can also grab the tank too! The Real Talk with Rachael podcast gets a portion of the sale of each shirt so you are supporting the show as well. To enter to WIN a copy of Holy Hustle, head to this post: www.rachaelgilbert.com/holyhustle

In 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 wrote a book on motherhood How I (Rachael) really felt when called to motherhood & how I wrestled with resentment Mommy guilt & how to combat it You can follow Rebekah at: www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com www.instagram.com/rebekahhargraves To enter to WIN a copy of "Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes Them" head over to: www.rachaelgilbert.com/lies-moms-believe

In 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 utilize spiritual freedom, learned therapy and a variety of other techniques to provide clients with powerful plans to combat any problems they face. Combined with her professional experience - serving as a school counselor and special educator in a North Texas school district, interning at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, managing the Texas Woman's University Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic, working as a member of the National Institute of Health research grant in pain management, partnering with numerous grief organizations and currently serving as Director of Master of Marriage & Family Therapy graduate degree program at The King's University — gives Dr. Reid an excellent combination of skill and approachability that enables her to provide her clients with counseling and therapy best suited to their needs, using a counseling style fine-tuned through her educational and professional journey thus far. Dr. Reid and her family are active members of Gateway Church in Southlake, TX.

If 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

Raise 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 message because I leaned on so much truth and wisdom that I gleaned from recording this episode. Some things we chat about: A difficult season Diana walked through and what God taught her Real Talk about anxiety, how it emerged in a difficult season & how she combats it Practical tips for someone currently in a difficult season The truth about God during these difficult seasons Her heart & ministry for young girls Her new book, "Ignite Your Influence" releasing this year You can connect with Diana here: Ignite Influence Ministries God's Girls Greatness To enter to WIN the book by Joyce Meyer, go here: www.rachaelgilbert.com www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert

Feeling 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

In 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 How Heather got invited to be on the reality tv show, "Nailed It" And so much more! Where you can follow Heather: www.comparedtowho.me Instagram: @comparedtowho www.facebook.com/heathercreekmoreblog To enter to WIN Heather's book head over to Rachael's blog: http://rachaelgilbert.com/category/real-talk-with-rachael/

Welcome 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.com/rachaeljgilbert