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Our family is taking a few days to get away. First road trip stop was at @frontiertexas museum 😊🦬🐎 #frontiertexas #abilenetx #roadtripusa

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One of my favorite things about counseling is giving people a safe space to be heard. For some, it is the first time in their life that anyone has truly listened.

Relationships are broken when individuals do not feel heard. Relationships can also be restored when we truly listen.

Listening does not always come naturally but it is a skill that is worth cultivating.

Parents, listen to your kids. Listen to what they are saying with not only their words but also their actions.

Husbands and wives, listen to your spouse. Don't use your listening time to think of a good comeback. Instead, use it to hear what your spouse is saying and reflect back to them what you think you heard.

The art of reflecting what you heard does not mean you agree with the person but it helps them feel heard and understood.

This topic of communication is one that is near to my heart because I've had to learn how to use my words to let those in my life hear me.

If you are a talker, be sure to give those of us who are a little more quiet space to share our thoughts.

If you are more reserved, like me, don't be afraid to speak up and share your opinions. It might feel weird at first but the more you assert yourself the easier it becomes over time.

How about you....do you feel heard? Do you struggle to listen?

P.S. I have a resource on 6 steps for communication. Grab it at rachaelgilbert.com/marriage

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I had an hour alone while my kids were at track and I had planned on writing a paper but instead I used it to do a power walk. My mental health is so thankful I made that decision!

There was a time in my life I would have turned up my nose at a walk. I used to giggle when the older women came speed walking by with their weights in hand (now that’s me minus the weights!🤣).

But now I see things differently. Our bodies do not move out of punishment but in love.

Stop viewing movement as a beating to pay for what you ate and instead enjoy the gift of life in your body.

As I walk, I like to thank God that I am able to move. It may not always be fast or pretty but it sure lifts my mood and equips me for all God has called me to in this season. I also use that time to pray over all the things🙏🏻

How about you? Do you like to power walk? Or maybe dance? Whatever movement you choose today....have FUN!🎉😁

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Cue the confetti because we released @drcarolineleaf episode a day early! 🎉🎉🎉

{SWIPE to listen to a 20 second clip!}

Key Points from Our Conversation:

🤯The benefit we get from exercise is determined by our mind.

👏🏻The book was inspired by the research Dr. Leaf did to determine out what can actually change when we renew our minds, as well as how that impacts the brain, body, and how we function in life.

🔥Mind and brain are separate. Your brain is physical; your mind is your thinking, feeling, and choosing. Your mind produces thoughts in your brain.

🎉A neurocycle helps allow you to track thoughts and behaviors.

🙌🏻Once we connect with wisdom, we can better observe our behavior then analyze it.

🌳Like a tree has branches, thoughts have memories.

🌿If you want to find the root, look for warning signals like frustration, irritation, depression, anger. Don’t push them aside – inspect them. Suppressing warning signals causes physical damage to the brain.

☺️Analyze your physical symptoms like stomach problems, tension, and rushing adrenaline. Also, check behaviors like non-verbal communication.

🙌🏻Mental health is not a disease. The label is leading is mismanagement of health. Misery has become medicalized and treatment is typically symptom-focused, which is great for the body, but not the mind.

🙏🏻The quick-fix mentality of symptom treatment has led to suppression.

❤️We are wired for love. Negative thoughts physically vibrate incorrectly in the brain and cause inflammation that affects the immune system and how we function.

🙏🏻Jesus modeled pushing through and digging into the difficult. There is not a quick fix. The only way out is through. Embrace, process, and reconceptualize.

🔥Don’t be scared of depression and anxiety. Instead, see them as helpful messengers.

🎉Renewing your mind is a lifestyle.

Dr. Leaf’s 5 Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking:

1. Gather awareness – become aware of emotional and physical warning signals
2. Reflect – ask, answer, and discuss. Get to the core.
3. Write it down. It helps you get into the depths of why you think this, what you’re doing, and how you feel.
4. Recheck
5. Activate mental reach

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Step Four: Dive into these helpful resources

As a marriage & family therapist (in training) I love to blog and share helpful resources. Here are some of my most view resources that I think you will enjoy too.

How to identify your emotions

How to avoid burnout

When crisis triggers the need to control

A therapeutic exercise to overcome anxiety

7 apps helpful in addressing depression

Overcoming fear (Free audio & download)

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Rachael is a certified marketing coach, business strategist, and an encourager of women. She is also a masters level intern counselor at Lifeologie in Frisco, TX.

Click here to learn more and hire Rachael as a coach. Click here to see Rachael for counseling services.

Welcome to the community!

Step One: Get the Good Stuff

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Step Two: Listen to the Podcast

This show is a safe place designed to bring topics out of the darkness and into the light. In each episode, we discuss relevant, engaging and authentic topics to help us get real and live free so we can pursue God-given dreams.

Join Rachael on Mondays for a short, talk therapy session (always under 10 minutes) and Wednesdays for guest interviews. Listen on your favorite podcast app, here on the website, or apple podcasts.

Step Three: Join the Instagram Party

Have you ever wondered if people are the same online as in real life? Connect with me on Instagram to see behind the scenes of life and ministry. I do my best to keep my posts encouraging, inspiring, and authentic to help you on your freedom journey.

rachaeljgilbert

rachaeljgilbert

Step Four: Dive into these helpful resources

As a marriage & family therapist (in training) I love to blog and share helpful resources. Here are some of my most view resources that I think you will enjoy too.

Step Five: Work with Rachael

Book Rachael to speak at your next event

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Hire Rachael as a business coach OR counselor!

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