Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Working mamas, we are looking at you! (Spoiler alert, ALL mamas are working moms). Balancing work, life, and raising babies isn’t an easy task. I think if you really ask anyone, they’d tell you there truly is no such thing as balance. Today Rachel and BTB’s marketing gal, Emily, sit down to have a candid conversation talking about what work looks like from home, outside of the home, and giving some encouragement in the seasons of motherhood where you feel like you can’t possibly do it all. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/203 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re in the dating scene, today’s episode is for you! Dating these days feels so incredibly difficult, if not impossible for so many people. Safa Grey from Godly Dating 101 is joining us today to talk all about practical and tangible ways to date well in today’s world. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/202 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall is almost here and I’m spilling all of my favorites today in this girl chat! We’re catching up on what I’m loving these days, how I’m prepping my home for the Fall season, and what I’ve learned through recording 200 episodes of Behind The Bliss! Thank you for pressing play and cheering this show on, we wouldn’t be here without you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/200 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So often we hear about seeing God move in the highest highs and lowest lows of our life. But what about those everyday moments? Sometimes it’s so easy to get swept up in the everyday that we forget God meets us there too. Musician Matthew West is joining us today to talk all about how to seek God in the ordinary, mundane moments of life! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/200 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about boundaries. Sometimes they’re hard to set, but oh so important to the relationships we have in our lives. How do we set them? What do we say to people without coming off rude? Today, Dr. Sasha Shillcut is joining us today to give all of us a pep talk on bravely setting boundaries in your life! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/199 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is one that I’ve been dreaming about since Behind The Bliss started! The one and only Kathie Lee Gifford is joining us today to talk all about her story, what it means to fall in love with Jesus, and her new feature film The Way. Press play to be filled with encouragement and joy, friend! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/198 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be intimidating to think through what’s next in life, what decisions should be made and the reasons behind them. You’re not alone! Today’s guest, Chanel Dokun, brings us an amazing conversation all about this with practical and honest next steps to help you feel like you know a bit more about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. We’re going into morning routines, finding your purpose, and setting yourself up for success for what’s next. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/197 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soul care is more than a good shower, favorite coffee and time to yourself - it’s intentional, finding a connection with things in your day to day life and it creates an overflow to serve and love others well. Author, Manda Carpenter, gives us some wisdom on this today and you’ll leave inspired to tell the truth, be honest with yourself and love authentically! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/196 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GIRLIES!!! We did a thing! A BIG thing!! One million downloads on BTB in all 50 states and all over the WORLD! To say thanks, we’re doing a few things this August so stay tuned as we announce all the things! UGH TEAM BTB LOVES YOU AND IS SO OBSESSED WITH YA and all of your millions of plays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation with Alexandra Hoover dives into an idea a lot of us face but struggle to find hope in: doubting God. We walk through what to do with our uncertainties about Him because of what we see in the world and ways to believe in the truth He says when life feels too complicated for us to trust Him. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/193 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey hey! It’s CRAZY to think that summer is coming to an end and that this is the finale of our summer series! Rachel is going solo on the mic today to talk to you all about her favorite summer things, what’s going on in life and just catching up in this girl chat with you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/193 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life and can also bring some of the biggest challenges we face as women. Postpartum Therapist Rachael Elmore is on the show today to talk all about how to get through those messy days of postpartum. She’s sharing her best tips, tools, and resources to help you embrace God’s vision of what motherhood is in world we live in. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/192 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loss is really hard, especially when you might be mourning a loss of someone you never even knew. Jamie Dorr is on the show today opening up about her journey miscarriage, loss, and infertility. This is a road so many women walk silently, and we are bringing it to the light today so you know you’re not alone. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/190 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about sex! This was THE most requested topic when we announced our summer series “Well, That’s Awkward!” and today we are going there! Rachel’s real life gal pal. Gracen Warren is on the mic discussing how to even talk about sex with your partner and other people! We get it, just saying the word “sex” out loud can be cringey. Tune in for an honest conversation on expectation, reality, how to make sex fun and find intimacy with your spouse. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/189 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you date well in 2022? For real. This is the question we are all asking! If you’re in the dating game, this episode is for you! Dating Coach and owner of Heart of Dating, Kait Warman is joining Rachel today to talk all about what dating looks like in 2022! This conversation tackles everything from dating in apps, escaping the friendzone, and addressing temptation within a dating relationship. Press play to hear all of the juicy details from the one of the most trusted voices on dating in the online world! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/188 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/186 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and I are breaking down this idea, giving you practicals and steps to take STARTING TODAY! Pull up a cozy chair, pour a glass of wine or cup of coffee and let's just get real, shall we?! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/185 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Grace on Instagram: instagram.com/thegracevalentine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 prep and more! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/184 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 play. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/183 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 The Podcast Course: RachelAwtrey.com/PodcastCourse Enter the giveaway here: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 listening to this conversation with the Petrones. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/179 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Join the waitlist for The Podcast Academy: rachelawtrey.com/podcastcourse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 BESTIE to 55444 to sign up for texts so you don't miss when these go live + more exciting info from team BTB! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/175 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/shop/baby-registry-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is just for you! Text BESTIE to 55444 to stay tuned with fun news from Team BTB! Shownotes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Marantz takes us on a 5 step journey to 1. loving ourselves and actually recognizing who we are to 2. start the process of finding success that's already in our lives so that we 3. don't feel the need to prove it anymore. So good! I'm telling you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/172 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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

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 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 story of pain and how he walks everyday with a greater purpose because of it. So many incredible "dang that's good" moments inside this episode. Jonathan and I both pray that it meets you right where you are today 💕 Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/episodes167 Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices

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 on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 the clutter of life. Today we're talking about life, how it can be clunky but how we can start today by simplifying it a bit through her 13 principles. It's all about creating systems that matter to you to help you take a bit of the load off. And I'm telling you, it's simply genius, or lazy genius should I say? Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/162 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Kendra on Instagram: instagram.com/thelazygenius Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 answer, confused by his answer or not hear his answer at all. If you feel like this, then this episode was made with you in mind. "A Surrendered Yes: 52 devotions to let go and live free" is Rebekah's news devotional and it is an amazing, practical way to walk through what we're talking about today. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/161 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you won't be stepping in for someone when you're used to being constantly available, listen up! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/160 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (good, bad, funny, life-giving, anything! at 205 - 719 - 6726! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/159 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 exactly who you need to help you get started, stay on track or get some clarity to something you already have going. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/158 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Geomyra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is with a guest that knows about devastation and disaster and has chosen the most beautiful perspective even still. Ashley LeMieux's inspiring story of choosing to shine in the midst of grief and heartache is full of hope, letting go of shame and choosing to believe the best about God. If you're dealing with shame in your grief, doubting God in difficulty and what to do when your world gets rocked - listen to this! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/157 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode speaks to the hearts of those who are walking through a life that looks different than their expectations. Maybe you're not in the place in life you had hoped to be - we get it! Bachelor/Bachelorette Alum, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried, shares about her journey to finding love on the show, how God exceeded her expectations and how she handled disappointment in the midst of it all, and the off-camera journey of the lessons Desiree learned We talk how to always fail forward, stay true to yourself, and trusting that despite the external pressures, God loves us just as we are. Tune in! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/156 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Busy? Trying to balance it all and feeling like things are still slipping through your fingertips? This episode is for you 💕 Ellie Holcomb, musician, author, all of the things, is joining Rachel in today's episode to chat about her life, how she manages all of the different areas and projects and still feels full. It's not easy, it takes work and intention but Ellie shares practicals in today's conversation that can help bring the "fullness" back to your life, even when things are messy and cray! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/155 Ellie on Instagram: instagram.com/ellieholcomb/ Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Behind the Bliss on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infertility is a sensitive subject that's really difficult to chat about lightly - but today's guest mixes this heavy topic with fun and wisdom in the best way! Megan Smalley knows the world of infertility well. After climbing her own mountain of infertility, she has created a sisterhood for women that need that same love and encouragement through the thick of it. Rachel and Megan talk about it all: what women walking through infertility want to hear, don't want to hear, and need to hear. Whether you're the girl that needs this message in your season of infertility or you're a friend of a gal that you desire to champion through it, pull up a chair to this table and listen. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/154 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's admit this together: We all want to be satisfied with life. It's a goal to feel joy with what's around us, hope for our circumstances (the good and bad), and contentment with right where we are but it's a lot easier said than done. Whether you're upset with a current situation, waiting for the next best thing, lonely and craving friendship today's guest and my new friend Alyssa Bethke is here to encourage you in this! Alyssa and I are talking about how to move out of these lonely places, leaning into the small places of joy and hope in your every day to turn your perspective around for good and find satisfaction right where you are. News flash! You don't have to do anything, have anything or be anything different to fill this emptiness, it's a renewing of our minds where satisfaction finds its place in our lives. Alyssa has poured her heart and soul into a beautiful book that just came out all about this idea of Satisfaction! In "Satisfied", Alyssa shares a compelling collection of relatable essays that will help you embrace and cultivate beauty in your life. Along with healthy recipes and cozy home images, Satisfied will provide you with the knowledge that you are not alone in your fight to be fulfilled. Alyssa shows you the ways in which you are enough--not only for those around you but for yourself. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/153 Alyssa on Instagram: instagram.com/alyssajoybethke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices