Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

This week on Talk Therapy I'm talking about the importance of spending time in prayer before you speak. I could give you tips on how to control your tongue, but the truth is that when we haven't spent enough time in our prayer closet, the words that come out of our mouths and heart will shock ourselves and damage others. Read more about the four "R"s of our prayer closet: rachaelgilbert.com/ 4-rea...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. She is the author of Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable , renowned Cardiac Anesthesiologist, TEDX speaker, and Founder of Brave Enough where she leads and encourages more than 10,000 female physicians. We're talking about: We can be both grace-giving or gritty, depending on what the situation...

This week on Talk Therapy we are digging into the art of listening. While it is true that some people are more natural listeners than others, it is is still an art that we all must work on in order to have thriving relationships and meaningful conversations. Today we talked about the acronym SOLER when it comes to the art of listening: sit squarely maintain an open posture at times, lean in demons...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Wendy Speake about her new book, The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation . As a trained actress and heartfelt Bible teacher, Wendy ministers to women's hearts through storytelling and Biblical life applications. Co-author of the popular parenting books Triggers and Parenting Scripts, and host of the annual 40...

This week on Talk Therapy we're talking about what it really looks like to treat your body like God's temple. Renewed: 21-Days to a Submitted Heart, Sound Mind and Strong Body devotional To learn more, please check out my Biblical Body Image series: #32: Real Talk about Biblical Body Image #33: 5 Reasons We Struggle with Body Image #34: The Power of a Submitted Heart & Sound Mind #35: Simple Steps...

This week on Real Talk with Rachel we're talking with Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel Macy Stafford is a writer with one goal: to help people choose love as much as humanly possible. Her latest book is Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids . She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Hands-Free Mama , Hands-Free Life , and Only Love Today . She is a cert...

In the last few weeks on Talk Therapy, we have taken a deep dive into our emotions. This week we are going to put our thoughts on trial. Your root (thoughts) affects your mood (feelings) and your mood affects your behavior (actions)! In other words, renew your mind, and your life will follow. To follow along with today's short episode, download this guide from therapist aid: Putting thoughts on tr...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Tracey Mitchell about her new book " Becoming Brave: How to Think Big, Dream Wildly, and Live Fear-Free ". Tracey is an international speaker, a published author of the inspirational Downside Up, TV Host of  Life From DFW , and CEO of 'The Winning Woman' Consulting Group. Her love of life is evident, as is her passion for Christ and compassion...

This week on Talk Therapy we're concluding our series about emotions. If you haven't, please listen to parts one and two of this series as well.  In this episode, I'm talking about expressing our emotions and validating the emotions of our loved ones with humility and courage. For more communication tips, please visit rachaelgilbert.com/marriage . Connect with Rachael on the website ,  Instagram  ...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Kate Battistelli, author of The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible? . Kate Battistelli is living proof God can and will use anyone if they're willing.  Kate experienced infertility, miscarriage, an abortion at age 18, and four failed adoption attempts, which all wreaked havoc on her life. Kate had a life-changing experience as...

This week on Talk Therapy with Rachael we're continuing our series about emotions. If you haven't listened to part one about identifying your emotions , I suggest you start there.  In part two I'm sharing about the importance of feeling our emotions - both good and bad - and inviting God to help us learn through them.  Connect with Rachael on the website ,  Instagram  and/or  Facebook .

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Addison Bevere, who just published his new book, " Saints: Becoming More Than Christians ". Addison appreciates the simple things in life—time spent playing with his four kids, late-night conversations with his wife, interesting words that no one uses, a meaningful day of work, and, of course, a good book. Addison is also the COO of Messenger...

This week on Talk Therapy with Rachael we are talking about emotions. What are they? Why should we identify them? Emotions are not the enemy. The more we embrace them, the less they control us. Not feeling or expressing emotions only makes them grow and get expressed in awkward ways.  You can find the resources discussed in this episode here . Connect with Rachael on the website ,  Instagram  and/...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Lisa Bevere about her new book " Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life ". Lisa Bevere's authentic and passionate teachings weave profound biblical truths with practical application. A New York Times best-selling author, her books are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband John are the founders of Messenger...

This week on Talk Therapy I'm sharing a personal story about how God redeemed something precious in my life and He wants to do the same for you. God is good and it's His desire to bless us. Numbers 6:24-26, " The  Lord bless you and keep you; the  Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the  Lord turn his face toward you  and give you peace." Connect with Rachael on the website ,  ...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Esther Fleece Allen about her book, " Your New Name: Saying Goodbye to the Labels That Limit ". CNN has called Esther one of "Five Women to Watch in Religion," USA Today has named her one of the "New Faces of Evangelicalism" and Christianity Today has called her "one of the 50 women shaping the church and culture." She is a graduate of the Oxf...

Today on Talk Therapy we are discussing common signs of burnout and how to avoid it.  The following steps can help with self-assessment: Ask yourself difficult questions about how you are. My favorite question to ask friends and clients is, "how is your heart?". Answer honestly. The more honestly you can answer these questions, the better prepared you will be to make changes, as necessary. Utilize...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton, husband of Dr. Cindy Haggerton, who is a former guest on our show - an episode that is in the top three downloads of all time for this podcast. We talk about their marriage story from his perspective and how they got things back on track after infidelity in their marriage and how strengthening their marriage helped them...

This week on Talk Therapy with Rachael I'm talking about something that I'm struggling with right now - disappointment. Chances are that you are too on some level. The good news is that we're not alone. Psalm 34:18, " The  Lord is close to the brokenhearted  and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Dealing with Disappointment by Bill Goldner Connect with Rachael on the website ,  Instagram  and/...

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 blo...

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 yok...

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...

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...

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  Fac...