

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
That Sounds Fun Network
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!
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Aug 3, 2022 • 41min
What's Up Rach? Summer Faves, Spillin' Tea and Catchin' Up with Y'all! | Episode 193
Hey hey! It’s CRAZY to think that summer is coming to an end and that this is the finale of our summer series! Rachel is going solo on the mic today to talk to you all about her favorite summer things, what’s going on in life and just catching up in this girl chat with you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/193 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022 • 53min
Motherhood and Mental Health with Rachael Elmore | Episode 192
Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life and can also bring some of the biggest challenges we face as women. Postpartum Therapist Rachael Elmore is on the show today to talk all about how to get through those messy days of postpartum. She’s sharing her best tips, tools, and resources to help you embrace God’s vision of what motherhood is in world we live in. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/192 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022 • 59min
Miscarriage, Loss, and Infertility with Jamie Dorr | Episode 190
Loss is really hard, especially when you might be mourning a loss of someone you never even knew. Jamie Dorr is on the show today opening up about her journey miscarriage, loss, and infertility. This is a road so many women walk silently, and we are bringing it to the light today so you know you’re not alone. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/190 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 7min
All About Sex with Gracen Warren | Episode 189
Let’s talk about sex! This was THE most requested topic when we announced our summer series “Well, That’s Awkward!” and today we are going there! Rachel’s real life gal pal. Gracen Warren is on the mic discussing how to even talk about sex with your partner and other people! We get it, just saying the word “sex” out loud can be cringey. Tune in for an honest conversation on expectation, reality, how to make sex fun and find intimacy with your spouse. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/189 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022 • 52min
Dating in 2022 with Kait Warman | Episode 188
How do you date well in 2022? For real. This is the question we are all asking! If you’re in the dating game, this episode is for you! Dating Coach and owner of Heart of Dating, Kait Warman is joining Rachel today to talk all about what dating looks like in 2022! This conversation tackles everything from dating in apps, escaping the friendzone, and addressing temptation within a dating relationship. Press play to hear all of the juicy details from the one of the most trusted voices on dating in the online world! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/188 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2022 • 51min
Feeling Behind in Finances with Rachel and Emily | Episode 187
Let’s talk about money! Finances are an easy place to feel alone in life because we don’t talk about it enough. Emily, our marketing gal, is joining me today as we continue our Summer Series for a candid girl chat about how we’ve dealt with the ups and downs of money over the years and answer your money questions! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/187 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2022 • 46min
Making Friends as an Adult with my BFF, Leah | Episode 186
Have you ever struggled to make friends as an adult? Yeah, us too! It's hard, friend, and the truth is we don't talk about the importance of adult friendships enough. Our summer series "Well, That's Awkward!" continues today in Episode 186 with one of my real life besties, Leah Thompson! We chat through what it looks like to organically make friendships as an adult, how to get brave and put yourself out there, and how to embrace friendships in the season you're in! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/186 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 55min
Transitioning to Adulthood with Grace Valentine | Episode 185
WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER SERIES! We're chatting through lots of tricky topics and places that we easily get stuck and hung up on. First up: the transition to adulthood. You know, those awkward months/years post-college or post-whatever where you feel a bit nervous about what's next, find yourself comparing yourself to the girly next to you and just overall overwhelmed with expectations you're putting on yourself (or you hear from those around you). Yeah - it sort of sucks. Today, Grace Valentine and I are breaking down this idea, giving you practicals and steps to take STARTING TODAY! Pull up a cozy chair, pour a glass of wine or cup of coffee and let's just get real, shall we?! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/185 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Grace on Instagram: instagram.com/thegracevalentine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2022 • 37min
Making Your Kitchen Make Sense with Kendra Adachi | Episode 184
When I say today’s guest has truly changed my life, I mean it! Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, has given me so many tools to implement in my life to make things make sense for our family and how we function. She’s joining me today as we chat through making your kitchen make sense for you and your life and it’s all inspired from her new book (that you need to go get), The Lazy Genius Kitchen. It will rock your world and blow your mind as to how to set up your kitchen, grocery plan and shop, meal prep and more! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/184 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2022 • 48min
Your Permission to Do Less with Scarlet Hiltibidal | Episode 183
Where are my girls at that try to carry all the weight, do all the things and then feel like a complete failure when it doesn’t happen the right way? *raises hand* hehe, me too! You’re not alone. My new friend Scarlet Hiltibidal shares so much wisdom about this idea, how we can actually do more by doing less, surrendering and realizing that we’re actually not enough. There has to be more to us than us. If you need a deep breath, permission to do less and need a friend that just gets it, press play. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/183 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices