Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

You read that right and I'm telling you everything: how I knew something was wrong, how I asked for help, what's been helping and an encouragement for you, too. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/229 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's chat and catchup! We started a new business, Thomas is flying all over the world, Maddex is still the cutest toddler and Oliver is cackling! OH! And Rachel is now dairy free and all the things - it's a great time to be an Awtrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Ley, Simplified Planner creator and routine queen, joins Rachel today to chat through morning routines, why they matter, how to show up best in your life and it is so much fun! She even shares her top 5, bottom 5 of a morning routine and a BIG SECRET she hasn't shared yet! WAHOO! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/227 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a firey one with Cleere Reeves from Cleerely Stated! So much wisdom on what God is teaching her in this season of "just going for it." How do you know what to go for, what an "open door" looks like, making decisions out of peace instead of fear. We talk it all! Rachel also shares a life hack from a listener, Sydney, and her top Amazon purchases recently. It's a good one! Learn more...

Today we're phoning our friends! Scarlet, from last week's episode, and I called up some of our mutual gal pals (and Thomas) and asked them what God has been teaching them and their answers are sooo good! We just had to share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rachel is joined by one of her real life friends and "little sis" of Birmingham, Scarlet Stearns. Scarlet has a blog, Feel the Smile, has nine siblings and an incredible story of how she grew up in a group home, met Jesus and wants to share his Biblical truths with women everywhere. They also talk about snacks they love and crave, trends they like and dislike and a few other funny stori...

Break out your pastels, Easter decor and chocolate bunnies - it's time to prep our minds and hearts for Passion week! This episode, Rachel walks us through a few of her favorite sources, top Easter trends she loves, why the Easter Bunny is straight up creepy and phones a friend mid-episode. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/223 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Emily is a twin mom now and Rachel is getting her feet under her and about to finish her "fourth trimester" so you could say that there's "babies on the brain" with our team around here. In this episode, we're introducing new segments, spilling the personal information and giving you details on our top 5 and bottom 5 baby products. Want more "motherhood" content?? Text MAMA to 33777 to hop on our...

Life can be a bit hectic, we all know that! Rachel, especially knows that right now with living a life of two under two. It might not be easy, but it definitely doesn’t have to be extra hard! Today, we are talking five mind shifts that have changed the game, brought clarity, get rid of unneeded stress, and give us more margin to enjoy what’s around us. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownote...

We have a lot to catch up on family! So I am bringing in the “man”ager to help me! Thomas started a new job, and he is explaining it all (and how cool it is), Rachel went to the ER with Oliver (quite scary), we’re talking shows we’re loving, things we’re learning and more! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/219 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram:...

Ever heard the saying there’s an app for that? Today I’m comin’ at ya with some apps I have discovered over the years that have made my life SO much easier. From photo editing to finances and productivity to cycle tracking- I’ve got you covered on all the things and I explain exactly how each fits into my daily life! For a full list of apps I love, check out the show notes for this episode! Showno...

At the beginning of January I celebrated my 28th birthday at home with my little fam + some friends. It got me thinking about all of the knowledge and wisdom I’ve learned over the years living through some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. To be honest, the last year has shaped me in more ways than I could have imagined so today I’m sharing 28 things I’ve learned in life from the silly to...

Today’s episode is a special one because baby Oliver is HERE! Thomas is joining me to replay our labor and delivery story and experience of our Oliver Wells being brought into the world! We are sharing the wild story of his birth, a lot of things that were helpful for me, what I didn’t know before delivery and how this birth was SO significantly different than Maddex! Press play if you love a gooo...

Pregnancy loss is so common, yet many women walk this dark road alone. After walking through a loss at the beginning of 2022 and ending the year with a healthy baby in my arms, I’ve felt the full range of emotions that the heartache and hope of new life can bring. Today author Jenny Albers joins me to talk about courageously expecting after miscarriage and loss and what it looks like to face a pre...

How often do you think about the legacy that you are building in your life? Maybe it’s often, and maybe life is so busy that you hardly ever pause to think about what you’ll leave behind one day. Today Trudy Cathy White, author and daughter of the founders of Chick Fil A joins me to talk about building a life that leaves a legacy starting today. We chat about everything from discovering your core...

Happy New Year! Maybe you’ve set intentions for 2023 already that you’re crushing, or maybe you’re easing into a fresh start. Either way, when many of us set goals for the year we include something about the health of our bodies. Today I’m welcoming my friend and nutritionist Dylan Murphy to talk all about the process of learning to love your body and how to steward it well in the days ahead this...

We're taking a break and will see you in 2023! Cannot wait to welcome this New Year with you - we have an incredible lineup we can't wait to share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you’ve felt like you’ve hit rock bottom? It’s a feeling we will all face at some point in life, and clinging to The Lord isn’t always easy in tough seasons of life. Gospel music star Anne Wilson is joining me today to talk all about finding hope in the midst of heartache through her testimony and her new book My Jesus. Press play for honest stories, raw encouragement, and a tru...

Today’s episode is SO fun and I’m so excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests (and yours), Thomas!!! We are catching up about what life’s been like since we moved back to Birmingham, taking our thoughts captive, not being afraid of what others think of our decisions, the arrival of baby #2 and so much more! You’re sure to walk away with a nugget of wisdom or at least a laugh, guaranteed!...

Have you ever held on to your own plans and dreams in fear of what was next? It’s hard to let go of our grip on our own lives and turn over to what God has for us especially when we’re having trouble seeing what’s next. Today’s guest, Anne Neilson is here to talk all about her journey to becoming a nationally renowned artist and give practical tips on living life with your hands wide open in order...

Can we believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner?? I’m taking the “hardest people to buy for“ responses from Instagram and helping you find the perfect gift for the difficult people you are shopping for on your list! Lots of good ideas inside with explanations of who they’re for so grab some hot cocoa and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

If someone asked you if you wanted to be a more joyful person, you’d probably say yes right? Today I'm welcoming one of THE most joyful people I know to talk all about exactly that! Ellie Holcomb is talking to us all about how to reposition your heart towards joy when you’re in a funk, how to put Jesus on display for those in your life, and how to authentically show up exactly as you are in your e...

The holiday season is upon us and that means Advent! In this episode we are talking all about how to prepare for the Christmas season and beyond well with Ruth Chou Simon’s new book Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Aways. Press play for all the holiday tips and how to truly celebrate the season of Advent while you navigate craziness of the Christmas season. Shownotes: b...

The joy of knowing Jesus is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children as they grow up to navigate the world we live in. Author Asheritah Ciuciu joins me today to talk all about how we can help our kids experience the gift of Jesus this holiday season and beyond. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/206 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: in...

We are getting so close to welcoming baby Awtrey number two into the world! I’m finding myself making lists and getting all the things ready for little one’s arrival and I want to share exactly what I’m doing with you! In this episode, I’ll be talking through 10 practical things I’m doing to prepare for baby #2 from my favorite baby items to my game plan for making sure I get all the things done....