Listen "Learning How to Love Your Life Even When You Don't Like It with Rachel Awtrey"
Episode Synopsis
This week, we’re joined by the one and only Rachel Awtrey—podcaster, mama, and joy-finder extraordinaire! Rachel is calling in from Birmingham, Alabama and brings such a refreshing perspective on embracing life fully, even when it doesn’t look how you expected. We talk about military life, motherhood, writing her upcoming book, and how she’s learned to chase joy through every season—from grief and moving nine times, to walks in the heat, trampolines, and all the real talk in between.
In This Episode
[02:10] Life Lately: Kids, Podcasting & Military Wife Life
[04:35] Why Rachel Started “Real Talk” and What She’s Learned
[06:00] Thomas’ Career as a Pilot & Navigating Military Transitions
[08:15] The Realities of Solo Parenting and Managing Rhythms
[10:55] What Motherhood Has Taught Her About Joy
[13:45] Slowing Down: The Power of a Walk and a Deep Breath
[15:30] Her New Book: Love Your Life Even When You Don’t Like It
[17:45] Processing the Loss of Her Dad and Holding Space for Grief
[21:15] What It Means to Carry On a Legacy
[22:40] Finding Joy in the Unseen and Undervalued
[24:10] When You Hate Your Bathroom: Practicing Perspective
[25:55] Laughter, Toots, and Trampoline Moments with Her Boys
[27:40] Encouragement for Anyone in a Mundane or Messy Season
[29:00] Closing Words of Wisdom and Prayer for the Listener
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In This Episode
[02:10] Life Lately: Kids, Podcasting & Military Wife Life
[04:35] Why Rachel Started “Real Talk” and What She’s Learned
[06:00] Thomas’ Career as a Pilot & Navigating Military Transitions
[08:15] The Realities of Solo Parenting and Managing Rhythms
[10:55] What Motherhood Has Taught Her About Joy
[13:45] Slowing Down: The Power of a Walk and a Deep Breath
[15:30] Her New Book: Love Your Life Even When You Don’t Like It
[17:45] Processing the Loss of Her Dad and Holding Space for Grief
[21:15] What It Means to Carry On a Legacy
[22:40] Finding Joy in the Unseen and Undervalued
[24:10] When You Hate Your Bathroom: Practicing Perspective
[25:55] Laughter, Toots, and Trampoline Moments with Her Boys
[27:40] Encouragement for Anyone in a Mundane or Messy Season
[29:00] Closing Words of Wisdom and Prayer for the Listener
Connect with Rachel
Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
Pre-Order Rachel's Book
Follow us!
📸Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___
https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/
https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/
Subscribe!
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🎧Spotify
📹Youtube
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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