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. 159: Freedom Over Fear with Kevin Sorbo
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with actor Kevin Sorbo about his new movie Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. Kevin is most known for the lead role in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” which became the world's most-watched TV...
Ep. 158: Stand in Confidence with Amanda Pittman
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I’m talking with Amanda Pittman. Amanda is the author of Stand in Confidence and the devotional 100 Days of Life-Changing Confidence, as well as a speaker, entrepreneur, and the Founder of Confident Woman Co.,...
Talk Therapy: First Fruits
God put it on my heart to dedicate the first month of this new year by hosting a “First Fruits” podcast series. In this podcast series, we will take every Monday and give the first of a different area of our lives to the Lord. Week One: Rest The...
Process and Pray Through 2022
Back by popular demand is our third annual Process and Pray series. Each December, we spend every Monday morning in a series where we process and pray through the year. Each week the focus will be different, but the theme of processing, praying,...
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,...