Real Talk With Rachael
Rachael Gilbert is a therapist (LPC Associate) on a mission to bridge the gap between mental and emotional health and faith.
This show is a safe and often fun space with real conversations to help you live free and pursue your God-given dreams.
Tune in on Mondays for short, talk therapy episodes, always 15 minutes or less. And on Wednesdays, we sprinkle in guest interviews with people who have a message that will bring you hope, healing, and encouragement.
Stick around until the end of the show for a short segment where Rachael shares counselor-approved strategies to take this real talk episode and make it relevant in your everyday life through simple action steps.
Ep. 157: The God Who Stays with Matthew West
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with artist and author Matthew West about his new book The God Who Stays. Matthew is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, and a 2018...
The Power of Persistent Prayer
Tune in to this week's talk therapy episode to pray with me. A few years ago, my husband bought me a random sign from Hobby Lobby that says: This sign sits above the tub in our bathroom, and it reminds me to pray without ceasing. However, even...
Ep. 156: “What Will They Think?” with Grace Valentine
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Grace Valentine about her book "What Will They Think?". Not only is Grace an author, but she's also a blogger, podcast host, and speaker. Her readers love that she is so relatable. They...
Ep. 155: Breath as Prayer with Jennifer Tucker
In this episode of Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Jennifer Tucker. Jennifer is an illustrator, graphic designer, and author of Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul. She creates graphics and art for...
Ep. 154: A Little Goes a Long Way with Rachael Adams
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with the author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast, Rachael Adams. Rachael hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband,...
Ep. 153: Take Back Your Joy with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle, Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole...
Talk Therapy: The Coping Series
Week One: Bilateral Stimulation to Calm your Nerves We are starting a new mini-series on coping skills to calm your nerves and retrain your brain. In this series, I will teach practical coping skills you can implement into your daily routine. I...
Ep. 152: Mother-Daughter Real Talk with Ellie Gilbert
This week on Real Talk with Rachael features a very special guest, my daughter, Ellie. Ellie Gilbert is a sophomore in high school who loves using her voice wherever God plants her. She loves to cheer, compete in speech and debate tournaments,...
Ep. 151: When Faith Meets Therapy with Anthony Evans
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with Anthony Evans about his book When Faith Meets Therapy. For two decades, Anthony has voiced the gospel with a melodic, thought-provoking style, and has emerged as one of Christian music’s...
Ep. 150: How to Be a Multi-Passionate Woman with Karen Harmon
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with my friend, Karen Harmon. Karen is a wife, homeschool mom, business owner, physical therapist, speaker, and writer who also serves her local church on the worship team, as a leader over...
Talk Therapy: Faith and Mental Health
Week One: Foundation This week we're starting a new mini-series all about faith and mental health. Faith is your foundation for solid mental health. No matter your beliefs, everyone has faith in something or someone. Even atheists have faith in...
Ep. 149: Restoring your Weary Soul with John Eldredge
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author John Eldredge about his new book "Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times." John is a bestselling author and counselor. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a...