Real Talk With Rachael Podcast

This week we’re talking with Debra Fileta about her new book, “Love in Every Season: Understanding the Four Stages of Every Healthy Relationship”. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, relationship expert, and author of Choosing Marriage and True Love Dates. She's also the host of the hotline style Love + Relationships Podcast. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. We're talking about: Relationships have a natural “four-season” cycle that happens again and again. Healthy relationships start with healthy singles, so her book is meant for everyone, married, dating, or single. In the beginning or “Springtime” of a relationship, you can easily see if there’s a give and take or if you’re just giving, giving, giving. Summer is the season of intimacy and when we show a little bit more of ourselves. Fall is the season when your true colors start to show through. There can be conflict or compatibili

This week on Talk Therapy with Rachael, I'm bringing to you a simple therapeutic exercise you can use when you feel overwhelmed - it's a different kind of bucket list. Take time to sit with the Lord and ask Him what is in your bucket that He has not given you the grace to carry. Read more here Matthew 11: 28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”    

This week we’re talking with John Eldredge, who just published a new book, “Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad”. John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Today we're talking about: The more time you spend in technology the less time you have to spend with real people, real situations, and even God. John suggests shutting the phone off at 8 pm and not turning to it first thing in the morning when you get up. Set healthy boundaries for your children, no phones at mealtimes or at bedtime. Model the behavior you want to see in your children with social media. Download John’s One Minute Pause app to try it for yourself. Spend the first few minutes of your morning outside to refresh your soul. “Living in an hour like this re

On this episode of Talk Therapy with Rachael we're talking about letting go and trusting that God will restore all we've lost. What to Do When You Don't Want to Talk to God Psalm 126:4, "Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev." Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking to Jennifer Allwood. Jennifer is a passionate cheerleader of women who adds Biblical truth to the modern-day “dream big” mantra. She’s the author of Fear Is Not the Boss of You: How to Get Out of Your Head and Live the Life You Were Made For and host of The Jennifer Allwood Show which holds a regular spot in the Top 25 Entrepreneurship Podcasts in the world with 1.5 million downloads. Her no-nonsense approach to doing things you are scared to do and saying yes to God is helping women everywhere build the life and business of their dreams. When she’s not coaching her nearly 3,000 clients each month, she’s spending time with her husband Jason and their four children. Today we're talking about: Knowing where your fear comes from can help you get to the next step of solving it. Spiritual resistance is common when dealing with fears, Jennifer’s book shows how to deal with that. “Imposter syndrome” often begins when you start a business. Who is teaching our kids ho

On this episode of Talk Therapy with Rachael we're talking about expanding our faith and trusting God.  Ephesians 3:20 MSG, "God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us." Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Anne Beiler of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Anne Beiler began twisting pretzel in 1987 and grew a single farmer’s market stand into Auntie Anne’s Inc., the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair brought on by the death of her nineteen-month-old daughter. Anne’s personal story and entrepreneurial insights have been featured on many television shows including Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Good Morning America. She has been highlighted in numerous publications such as Fortune Magazine, and Inc Magazine. In 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne’s and authored the business memoir, Twist of Faith. Today, Anne speaks to audiences around the world inspiring people with her authentic stories and life experiences. Her mission is to help women overcome the pain, blame, and shame of their past by sharing their stories. Today we're talking about: “Life is hard

On this episode of Talk Therapy with Rachael, we're talking about a subject near to my heart - overcoming fear. Please visit RachaelGilbert.com/overcomefear to get my 3 Action Steps to Overcome Fear Guide. 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with the author and Bible teacher, Lisa Whittle. She is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five of Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa has done master's work in marriage and family counseling, advocated for Compassion International, and been featured on numerous media outlets through the years. She and her husband live in North Carolina with their three mostly grown children, who still come home for dinner. TODAY WE'RE TALKING ABOUT: The priority order of Jesus over everything is the key to making our life work in a lasting sense, not the things we think work for us but prov

On our first episode of Talk Therapy with Rachael, we're taking a few deep breaths and talking about anxiety. 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Trudy Cathy White, the daughter of Chick-fil-A founders S. Truett and Jeannette Cathy. Trudy recently released a book called A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy Jeannette M. Cathy, about the important behind the scenes role her mother plays in the Chick-fil-A institution to this day. Trudy is a native Georgian and is the co-founder of Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute with her husband John. She is a speaker, author, and dedicated wife, along with being a mother to four children and grandmother of fifteen. Today we're talking about:  Remember that being a supportive partner in a marriage or business is very important. “Everything that is seen is the result of the unseen.” Prayer was at the center of their home life, with Jeannette often leading family prayers over their problems. Be careful of putting expectations on other people, especially unspoken expectations. Trudy’s mother was a life long learner and never stopped trying new things, including ta

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach, who has been an Enneagram speaker, coach, and teacher for more than seventeen years. She has been trained by the best Enneagram experts and has obtained her advanced certification in Enneagram coaching. Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them rewrite their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose are possible. Beth lives outside of Nashville with her husband Jeff and two children. Beth is the author of Becoming Us, a book about your marriage and the Enneagram, and the new Enneagram Journal Collection. Today we’re talking about: Becoming an Enneagram coach through Beth’s course. How to find out what your Enneagram type Beth’s Discovering You How each type approaches conflict and how to navigate that using both your and their type. What each type’s childhood message was that they might have heard during trauma. Parenting

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Dave Willis, who spent thirteen years as a full-time pastor and is now a speaker, author, relationship coach, and television host for MarriageToday. Dave and his wife Ashley have four young sons and live in Keller, Texas where they co-host a podcast together, The Naked Marriage.  Today we talk about his new book, “Raising Boys Who Respect Girls” and get into the nitty-gritty of the challenges that parents raising boys face today. Today we're talking about:  “Whatever thoughts we allow to replay in our minds will eventually shape our actions.” You may not be able to control what thoughts come into your head, but like an air traffic controller, you can control which thoughts “land” “The talk” about the birds and the bees should really happen more than once as you engage with your children in age-appropriate ways about what their struggles and questions are Mom’s have a unique roll in their son’s life to be the first point of contact with what friendship a

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Lara Casey, CEO of Cultivate What Matters. Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible. As CEO of Cultivate What Matters, Lara is the creator of the best-selling PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner, the Write the Word Bible journals, and she authored two books: Make it Happen and Cultivate. In her free time Lara and loves getting her hands dirty in the garden with her kiddos in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Today we're talking about: Lara’s first art print, “You Know All Those Things…” The PowerSheets that allowed her to focus on what mattered most to her How to live intentionally The trap of comparison Questions to ask yourself to make sure the goals you are choosing are the right things for this season in your life How to make sure your goals are rooted in good soil with 2020GoalSetting.com Lara’s podcast, “Cultivate Your Life” Remember to use the code, “RealTalkRachael” in the Cu

This week on Real Talk with Rachael,  we’re talking to Morgan Tyree, author of the book Take Back Your Time: Identify Your Priorities, Decrease Stress, and Increase Productivity. Morgan is a Professional Organizer, writer, and Fitness Instructor and she has a desire to help women be their best; to bless, encourage, and equip them in every season of life. She lives in Colorado with her husband, David, and their three children. This week we're talking about: Identifying your own top purpose so you know how to spend your time All times of the day are not created equal How your most productive time of the day might be later or earlier than you think Morgan’s three-color system for organizing your time: green - highly focused productive time, yellow - less highly focused, tasks that can be easily started and stopped, red - free time and time to rest Thank you to our sponsors, Cultivate What Matters, for sponsoring today’s podcast and remember to use the code: “RealTalkRachael” to save 10% at check out through M

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re celebrating the two year anniversary of this podcast! We’re also celebrating what God has done through it and looking back at our “small beginnings”. Today we’re talking about: Our top three most downloaded episodes: Episode 27 - Claiming Victory in the Valleys of Life with Dr. Cindy Haggerton, Episode 4 - Real Talk on Anxiety & Expecting Blessings in the Midst of Difficult Seasons with Diana Burks and Episode 32 - Real Talk about Biblical Body Image “Do not despise small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 People who despise small beginnings are easily discouraged and they discourage others. Five Things I’ve Learned from not despising small beginnings. Remember, there’s no “perfect time” to start anything! Start today with tiny steps. Don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes, subscribe to the email list, comment on the Instagram post for this episode or share this episode on social media to enter for our 2-year anniversary

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I have the privilege of talking with Don Mann, a US Navy Veteran and member of SEAL Team Six and writer of 19 books, including his most recent book, Reaching Beyond Boundaries: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Achieving Everything You've Ever Imagined. Today we're talking about: Doing something every day to make you smarter, faster, stronger and kinder How good teammates usually end up leading teams Don's thoughts on PTSD Developing a “combat mindset” by learning how to weed out distraction and focus on the mission Micro goals, macro goals, and how to balance them Connect with Don on his website or Facebook Connect with Rachael on the website, Instagram and/or Facebook

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I talk with Erin Porter, author of Eat Pray Get Well: A Journey from Chronic Illness, Brokenness & Junk Food Junkie to Wholeness & Wellness. This is not your Grandmother’s recipe book! In Eat Pray Get Well, Erin invites you into her journey from a childhood filled with rejection and emotional abuse to chronic illness into her adult years. She shares how God used both of these debilitating tragedies to reveal His grace, healing, and blessings in unimaginable ways. Eat pray get well is entertaining, inspiring and most of all will help you gain the tools needed to help heal your body and soul.  All recipes are free of gluten, yeast, wheat, peanuts, and corn. Today we’re talking about: Erin’s delicious protein balls. How fungus may be the cause of some mystery illnesses. How Erin and her son both recovered from a habit of binge eating. Practical tips on how to deal with binge eating and anxiety. The difference between fear and anxiety. Sugar replacements for your foo

Today on Real Talk with Rachael, I’m talking with Alisa Keeton, author of the book The Wellness Revelation: Lose What Weighs You Down So You Can Love, God, Yourself, and Others. Alisa Keeton is a leading certified wellness professional with more than 20 years of experience. She is passionately dedicated to serving the Lord and is the founder of Revelation Wellness, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to educating and inspiring people to live healthy and whole lives in Christ. To date, she and her team have trained up and sent out into the world over one thousand wellness professionals who carry the message of what it means to love God, get healthy, be whole and love others. Her book, The Wellness Revelation: Lose What Weighs You Down So You Can Love, God, Yourself, and Others takes an in-depth look at what it means to be transformed by God’s love, from the inside-out. Today we’re talking about: How to “discharge” and sweat away our stress with God at the center. What makes Revelation Wellness different from any

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I’m talking with Gwen Smith - a popular conference speaker, author, worship leader, coach, podcaster and volleyball enthusiast who lives in sunny North Carolina and has been married to her hunky college honey, Brad, for 26 years. They are tired parents to three tall young adults who keep them on their toes and on their knees. Her online friends meet at GwenSmith.net where she helps women know and trust God more. Her popular podcast, GRACEOLOGIE with Gwen Smith, has fun, faith-focused, grace-filled interview-style conversations with practical tips and honest discussions to encourage women in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days. Today we're talking about: Managing our online time and prayer time with less distraction by using a notepad to jot down distracting thoughts during prayer time and changing your browser homepage to a blank webpage to avoid being bombarded by entertainment and news. How to get to know God