Real Talk With Rachael Podcast

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

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

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 org

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 Influe

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