Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

This week's podcast interview is with special guest, LaTan Murphy. If you knew the difficulties we had to overcome in recording this episode you would laugh out loud. Let's just say my house had severe water damage the day before so I had to improvise by going to my husband's clinic after hours. I was in rare form for this episode and I think you are going to love how real and down to earth our co...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I was honored to sit down with Jen Schmidt of the popular blog, Beauty & Bedlam . Jen wrote the book " Just Open the Door " and a few of things we chatted about were: How she got started 10 years ago as a blogger (and what she wished she had known) The heart behind her book Serving vs entertaining Practical tips for hospitality, especially for busy women Creativ...

In this week's episode, I was able to sit down with Pastor Jan Greenwood and do some real talk about sickness and healing.  Here are a few things we chatted about: Jan's own testimony of battling cancer Lies about sickness & healing How to practically support the sick How to pray for the sick This episode ran a little long because our conversation was so powerful I didn't want to cut it off. Jan c...

Buckle your seat belt because this week's podcast episode is full of #realtalk.  I interviewed Jamila Jackson, founder of Loved & Blessed Box, and we dove head first into some hot topics. We chatted about: Depression : her battle with it and how she overcomes Redemption : how God has used her struggles with depression and infertility to birth her company that is all about encouraging others  Idols...

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 marriag...

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) Bein...

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 friendsh...

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 moth...

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.cassier...

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...

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.in...

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...

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! ...