Real Talk With Rachael
Rachael Gilbert, LPC, is a licensed therapist on a mission to bridge the gap between mental health and faith. She believes in the power of Jesus and therapy and loves to have honest conversations about both.
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. 69: The God Dare with Kate Battistelli
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Kate Battistelli, author of The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible?. Kate Battistelli is living proof God can and will use anyone if they’re...
Ep. 68: When the Saints Come Marching In with Addison Bevere
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Addison Bevere, who just published his new book, “Saints: Becoming More Than Christians”. Addison appreciates the simple things in life—time spent playing with his...
Talk Therapy: How to Identify Your Emotions
In today's talk therapy episode, we are talking about emotions. What are they? Why should we identify them? And next week will learn how to express them. You will need this emotion wheel for these episodes on emotions. Scripture portrays both...
Ep. 67: Find Your Strength with Lisa Bevere
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Lisa Bevere about her new book “Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life”. Lisa Bevere’s authentic and passionate teachings weave profound biblical...
Ep. 66: Saying Goodbye to Labels That Limit with Esther Fleece Allen
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Esther Fleece Allen about her book, “Your New Name: Saying Goodbye to the Labels That Limit”. CNN has called Esther one of “Five Women to Watch in Religion,” USA...
Talk Therapy: How to Avoid Burnout
Today on Talk Therapy we are discussing common signs of burnout and how to avoid it. Here are some common signs of burnout: Exhaustion and fatigue Insomnia A negative attitude about work, etc. Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, coffee, or drugs...
Ep. 65: How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage with Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton, husband of Dr. Cindy Haggerton, who is a former guest on our show - an episode that is in the top three downloads of all time for this...
Ep. 64: Love in Every Season with Debra Fileta
Listen on Apple podcasts This week we’re talking with Debra Fileta about her new book, “Love in Every Season: Understanding the Four Stages of Every Healthy Relationship”. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker,...
Talk Therapy: What’s in Your Bucket?
This week on Talk Therapy with Rachael, I'm bringing to you a simple therapeutic exercise you can use when you feel overwhelmed. I was given this exercise from my own therapist (yes, even therapist have their own therapist!) and it helped me to...
Ep. 63: Get Your Life Back with John Eldredge
Listen on Apple podcasts This week we’re talking with John Eldredge, who just published a new book, “Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad”. John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also...
Ep. 62: Fear is Not the Boss of You with Jennifer Allwood
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking to Jennifer Allwood. Jennifer is a passionate cheerleader of women who adds Biblical truth to the modern-day “dream big” mantra. She’s the author of Fear Is Not the Boss...
Ep. 61: Overcoming Trauma & Finding Purpose in the Pain with Anne Beiler
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Anne Beiler of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Anne Beiler began twisting pretzel in 1987 and grew a single farmer’s market stand into Auntie Anne’s Inc., the world’s largest...