I got to sit down with my sweet friend Rachel Awtrey to talk about what it really means to love your life—even when you don’t like it all the time. We went deep into the hard stuff: grief, spiritual warfare, motherhood, friendship, and how to CHOOSE joy as a daily practice. Rachel opens up about the loss of her father, writing her book through a miscarriage, and building joy as a skill, not just a feeling.
We also chatted about the lies we believe about "balance," how to find friends in a new season, and why being present is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. This episode is for the girl who’s tired, overwhelmed, and maybe wondering if this is all life has to offer. Joy is available—and worth fighting for.
In This Episode
02:31 – Rachel’s Story & Online Encouragement
04:50 – Ambition, Balance & Community as a Mom
09:00 – Grief, Tragedy & Learning to Love Your Life
13:44 – The Skill of Joy & Practical Mindset Shifts
19:00 – Toxic Positivity vs. Choosing Joy
28:00 – Small Habits That Shift Your Life
30:00 – How to Make Friends in a New Season
35:00 – Writing the Book in the Midst of Brokenness
40:00 – Spiritual Warfare & the Fight for Joy
46:00 – Final Encouragement: Choose Your Hard
Guest Resources
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