Real Talk With Rachael Podcast

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with artist, podcaster, and writer, Michelle Acker. Her mission is to create an uprising of calm and pretty in God's creation, both people and places. She has a passion for teaching women how to take Simple Steps toward taking control of their mental wellness. She shares those tips on her Simple Steps to Thrive Podcast. She also creates art that reflects the beauty of God's creation using beeswax and a blowtorch. Key Points from Our Conversation: Michelle says that fitness is the key to keeping her mental health on track and God has used her joy to help set other people free from depression and anxiety.  It's the little actions that add up. Go on a short walk, get enough sleep, eat real foods, address chaos happening in your home or relationships.  Our body isn't the enemy, it's alerting us to things that need to be addressed and healed.  There isn’t a formula to develop a healthy body image, but it’s a very real struggle. We break free through conversations an