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. 48: Real Talk About My Instagram Addiction
Hey friends! Welcome back to Real Talk with Rachael. Today I am pulling back the curtains on my own life and getting real about a struggle I’ve had in my own life that God is convicting and correcting me - my Instagram addiction. I also want to...
Ep. 47: One Thing That Changes Everything with Asheritah Ciuciu
This week on Real Talk with Rachael I talk with Asheritah Ciuciu, who is a bestselling author and speaker, wife to her high school sweetheart Flaviu, and mama to three spunky kiddos. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English...
Ep. 46: From Grumbling to Gratitude with Tricia Goyer
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we talk with Tricia Goyer, author of the brand new book, “The Grumble Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal”. Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, doting grandma, and wife to...
Ep. 45: Surviving My Daughter’s Life Sentence with Bonnie Hirst
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I’m talking with Bonnie Hirst, who shares with us her story of heartbreak and faith in her new book, “Test of Faith: Surviving My Daughter’s Life Sentence”. I cried during this book, which is not something I...
Ep. 44: Pray Big Things with Julia Sadler
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I’m talking with Julia Sadler, who recently released her exciting new book, “Pray Big Things: The Surprising Life God Has for You When You’re Bold Enough to Ask”. After three miscarriages, Julia, along with...
Special Anniversary Episode: 5 Things we’ve learned in our parents’ 50 years of marriage
This is a bonus episode of Real Talk with Rachael because our parents celebrate fifty years of marriage today! I hopped on a call with my four older siblings and we discussed what we each learned from mom and dad- hence the five things- one from...
Ep. 43: Risen Motherhood with Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm sitting down Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, co-founders of Risen Motherhood and co-hosts of the weekly podcast. With a combination of accessibility, relatability, and solid biblical knowledge, Emily and...
Ep.42: Reclaiming real friendship in a culture of confusion with Kelly Needham
We got real about friendship with these week's guest, Kelly Needham. Kelly Needham is an author, speaker, and blogger and hopes to convince as many people as possible that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. Here are some things we covered in...
Ep. 41: How to Start with Your People with Brian Dixon
Today’s guest, Brian Dixon is the author of Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything. He has a doctoral degree in education from the University of San Diego. He has consulted with universities, publishers, nonprofits,...
Ep.40: Obedience over hustle with Malinda Fuller
Join us today on Real Talk with Rachael as I interview special guest, Malinda Fuller. Malinda Fuller is an acclaimed author, speaker, and blogger that desires to inspire her readers to choose obedience over hustle. And that is exactly what we...
Ep.39: 3 Truths about personal convictions in a public world
Join Rachael this week on Real Talk with Rachael as she shares 3 truths about personal convictions in a public world. {And why it's so important we recognize the power of our personal convictions}. Special thank you to Loved & Blessed box...
Ep.38: The Naked Marriage with Ashley Willis
Join the conversation this week on Real Talk with Rachael as I chat with special guest, Ashley Willis. Ashley Willis is the author and co-author of seven books and scores of viral blog articles on issues related to faith, mental health,...