Episodes

Whether you're passing out snacks to littles, in the corporate world, on stage with a mic, or working at a coffee shop and everything in between - your voice matters! There's something "more" to what you're showing up for right now and doing what you...

You heard it here: we're changing some things! It all switches over on July 19th, we're throwing a party in Birmingham and would love for you to come! Listen here for the story and details! Join our launch team! Click here:...

This is the summer of fun and joy! If you need a little help, some ideas and motivation to make this summer the best one yet, click to listen! I have several ideas for you: some with little effort, high effort, comfortable and risky, easy and...

I am all about reflecting in finding the things in past seasons that are worth continuing or worth stopping in this episode it’s just that! A few ideas and thoughts that I have had over the past month, that I recorded in Voice Memos for you to listen...

Today’s guest, Heidi, has been through it! From cancer diagnosis to miscarriage and other worst case scenarios, she has a lot to say about doubting God when life gets tough. She understand what it’s like to ask the hard questions especially when...

Imagine this like we're voice memo'ing in texts! Updates, random thoughts, things the Lord is teaching me all candid, not professional by any means and very "off the cuff." From one "voice message" queen to you!

In this episode, my best friend in real life, Abby joins me to chat all things, adult friendship, how we met, and why we didn’t get along well at first (LOL), the shows that we are currently living in, can recommend on Netflix, and more from this...

Walking through emotional healing, spicy questions, Rachel's big work secrets shared, our first friend, hurt feelings, and somehow Thomas works in aviation into the conversation (go figure). ALL OF IT SHARED TODAY!

You read that right and I'm telling you everything: how I knew something was wrong, how I asked for help, what's been helping and an encouragement for you, too. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/229

Let's chat and catchup! We started a new business, Thomas is flying all over the world, Maddex is still the cutest toddler and Oliver is cackling! OH! And Rachel is now dairy free and all the things - it's a great time to be an Awtrey!

Emily Ley, Simplified Planner creator and routine queen, joins Rachel today to chat through morning routines, why they matter, how to show up best in your life and it is so much fun! She even shares her top 5, bottom 5 of a morning routine and a BIG...

This episode is a firey one with Cleere Reeves from Cleerely Stated! So much wisdom on what God is teaching her in this season of "just going for it." How do you know what to go for, what an "open door" looks like, making decisions out of peace...

Today we're phoning our friends! Scarlet, from last week's episode, and I called up some of our mutual gal pals (and Thomas) and asked them what God has been teaching them and their answers are sooo good! We just had to share!

This week, Rachel is joined by one of her real life friends and "little sis" of Birmingham, Scarlet Stearns. Scarlet has a blog, Feel the Smile, has nine siblings and an incredible story of how she grew up in a group home, met Jesus and wants to share...

Break out your pastels, Easter decor and chocolate bunnies - it's time to prep our minds and hearts for Passion week! This episode, Rachel walks us through a few of her favorite sources, top Easter trends she loves, why the Easter Bunny is straight up...

Emily is a twin mom now and Rachel is getting her feet under her and about to finish her "fourth trimester" so you could say that there's "babies on the brain" with our team around here. In this episode, we're introducing new segments, spilling the...

Life can be a bit hectic, we all know that! Rachel, especially knows that right now with living a life of two under two. It might not be easy, but it definitely doesn’t have to be extra hard! Today, we are talking five mind shifts that have changed...

We have a lot to catch up on family! So I am bringing in the “man”ager to help me! Thomas started a new job, and he is explaining it all (and how cool it is), Rachel went to the ER with Oliver (quite scary), we’re talking shows we’re loving, things...

Ever heard the saying there’s an app for that? Today I’m comin’ at ya with some apps I have discovered over the years that have made my life SO much easier. From photo editing to finances and productivity to cycle tracking- I’ve got you covered on all...

At the beginning of January I celebrated my 28th birthday at home with my little fam + some friends. It got me thinking about all of the knowledge and wisdom I’ve learned over the years living through some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. To...

Today’s episode is a special one because baby Oliver is HERE! Thomas is joining me to replay our labor and delivery story and experience of our Oliver Wells being brought into the world! We are sharing the wild story of his birth, a lot of things that...

Pregnancy loss is so common, yet many women walk this dark road alone. After walking through a loss at the beginning of 2022 and ending the year with a healthy baby in my arms, I’ve felt the full range of emotions that the heartache and hope of new...

How often do you think about the legacy that you are building in your life? Maybe it’s often, and maybe life is so busy that you hardly ever pause to think about what you’ll leave behind one day. Today Trudy Cathy White, author and daughter of the...

Happy New Year! Maybe you’ve set intentions for 2023 already that you’re crushing, or maybe you’re easing into a fresh start. Either way, when many of us set goals for the year we include something about the health of our bodies. Today I’m welcoming...