Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
Welcome to Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey (formerly Behind The Bliss), the podcast that feels like having a heart-to-heart with a friend. Mama, wife, and blogger Rachel Awtrey leads conversations around the ups and downs of life, from practical tips to relatable stories that'll leave you thinking, "oh, I'm not the only one?" With a witty sense of humor and a knack for bringing out the best in her guests, Rachel invites you to join her on a faith-based journey of growth and self-discovery. Listen in each week for a peek behind the curtain of life with Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey!
Episodes
November 26, 2025 • 50 mins
Life is built around our relationships with other people. However, it can be difficult to set boundaries that help those relationships thrive! Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is joining me to talk all about how to navigate the sticky and difficult relationships. This episode is full of practical tips on how to manage disconnect and conflict with the people in our lives.
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November 19, 2025 • 38 mins
Today I sat down with the incredible Ellie Holcomb, and wow!!!! this conversation felt like a deep breath. We talked about what it really looks like to be on the hunt for God in our everyday lives like when you’re folding laundry, driving carpool, or wondering what’s next. Ellie shared honest and practical wisdom about parenting, trusting God with our kids, and the funny, holy moments that happen in between.
We laughed over real...
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November 12, 2025 • 34 mins
Today on the podcast, I’m sitting down with Alena Pitts Franklin: actress, author of the brand-new devotional God Is, and newlywed adventurer - yes, the kind of adventurer who hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with her husband! No kidding!
At just 21, Alena is speaking to all of us asking, “Who am I?” and she flips the question by asking instead, “Who is God?” In her 60-day devotional, she walks through His character: helper, shepherd, go...
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November 5, 2025 • 36 mins
As much fun as we like to make around here, it's important to walk through our emotions and from what we know and what we've heard from friends around here, pain is something we all are facing or have faced in some way or another. What if we lived like our pain didn't have the final word and we learned to hold he hard and beautiful at the same time? Today, I'm joined by my new friend Jonathan Pitts to chat through this idea. Jonath...
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November 4, 2025 • 52 mins
Today, we dive into the complex love/hate relationship we have with our phones. Special guest Joey Odom joins Rachel to explore how these devices have become an inseparable part of our lives (without the shame of similar conversations), often dictating our time and attention. Together, they discuss practical strategies to regain control, set boundaries, and cultivate a healthier, more intentional connection with our phones for us, ...
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October 22, 2025 • 30 mins
This episode is such a treat! I had the joy of sitting down with the incredible Tasha Layton while I was hosting a special Dove Awards press event for her. Our conversation was equal parts fun and meaningful, we covered everything from motherhood and mental health to the heart behind writing songs that meet people right where they are.
You’ll hear Tasha’s vulnerable reflections, hilarious stories, and a few girly things we’re both...
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October 17, 2025 • 17 mins
In this bite-sized “Oh and Also” episode, I’m spilling all the details on my Brick device—the little gadget that’s helping me become a more present mom, a more intentional wife, and a more focused businesswoman. I’ll share the practical ways I use it every day, from cutting down on distractions to creating margin for the things that actually matter. Whether you’re juggling kids, a growing business, or simply craving less screen tim...
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October 15, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, I’m joined by bestselling author and beloved pastor Dr. Tony Evans to talk about his brand-new book on unleashing God’s kingdom power. If you’ve ever felt distracted by the noise of the world, discouraged by division online, or just weary in your day-to-day life, this conversation is going to feel like a fresh breath of hope.
Dr. Evans shares how intentional alignment with God’s rule opens the door to His provision, pur...
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October 8, 2025 • 39 mins
If you’ve ever carried the weight of past hurts, disappointments, or offenses you know how heavy that burden can feel. In this episode, my friend, Alexandra Hoover shares how to release what’s holding you back, embrace radical acceptance in Christ, and step into the kind of emotional freedom that allows you to live with joy again.
We talk about why offenses hit us so hard, how to handle relationships when the hurt keeps coming, an...
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October 3, 2025 • 14 mins
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October 1, 2025 • 35 mins
Are you carrying the weight of expectations, comparison, or hustle culture—and wondering why it still feels so heavy? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with author Erica Ligenza Gwynn to talk about the lies we’ve believed for far too long and the freedom that comes when we finally replace them with God’s truth.
Together, we unpack common cultural mantras like “If I’m not hustling, I’m lazy” or “My feelings are my...
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September 26, 2025 • 15 mins
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September 24, 2025 • 39 mins
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I just wish I had a bigger kitchen, more time, better friendships, or fill-in-the-blank…” this conversation is for you.
Rachel sits down with Kate Strickler, the voice behind the wildly popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen and now the author of I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Thought Would Make Me Happy.
Kate has become a trusted friend online for her...
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September 17, 2025 • 51 mins
What happens when America’s Sweetheart takes off the uniform, sits down for a pod and gets real? In this episode, I sit down with Reece Allman, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, and we cover it all: faith, marriage, public criticism, and the kind of joy you have to fight for when the spotlight is bright.
We laugh, we go deep, and yes…I ask the questions no one else has dared to. From the tension of performing for thousands to the intima...
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September 10, 2025 • 36 mins
This one feels like you’re in the backseat with us. On the drive home from LO Conference with Sadie Robertson Huff, my girlfriends and I hit record and just started talking—about the joys and the oh boys, the wild and wonderful moments from the week, and life in this season.Think of it as unfiltered car chatter with your besties: the kind where you laugh till you cry, process what God is doing, and swap stories you won’t find on th...
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September 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Today is for the ones that think "I just need a break" are getting tired, overwhelmed, worn out and need a reset. I HEAR YOU!
Dr. Alison is helping us name what's hard, tame our guilt and transform us into brave action!! So many good "aha" moments, practical next steps and more today!
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August 28, 2025 • 37 mins
Recorded live in Nashville, this episode is pure spur-of-the-moment fun with my friends Chandler Ashcraft (@chanwiththeboys) and Nicole Warren (@nicole_thenomad)! Together, we dive into what it really looks like to hold onto joy in the middle of the hard and we even pull in stories, questions, and joy-filled recommendations from the audience right there in the room.From honest reflections to what’s currently bringing us joy, this c...
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August 20, 2025 • 35 mins
What if the best part of the dream wasn’t hitting the milestone—but what you do after it happens?
In this special Joy Morning Show mash-up episode, Rachel brings together two powerful conversations that explore what it means to dream with God, run with resilience, and keep your heart aligned while your hands are full.
Fresh off the release of her new book Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It), Rachel is joined by her wise, ...
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August 6, 2025 • 35 mins
What if rest wasn’t a reward—but the way through your overwhelm?
In this honest and hope-filled episode, Rachel sits down with speaker and author Tara Sun to talk about what it really looks like to live a present, peaceful, and purpose-driven life without burning out. Together they unpack the reality so many women face: juggling faith, motherhood, work, and big dreams—while feeling overbooked and overwhelmed.
Tara shares her perso...
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July 30, 2025 • 46 mins
What if changing your mind was actually the bravest thing you could do?
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Stephanie May Wilson to talk all about the power of the pivot and when life nudges (or shoves!!!) you in a totally new direction. We dig into what it looks like to pursue a calling that feels wildly different from your current path, why giving yourself permission to change is so hard (but so holy), and how to navigate tr...
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