“Am I A Good Friend?” with Grace Valentine | Episode 319

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Relationships

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Friendship in adulthood can feel complicated—between busy schedules, big life changes, and just trying to keep up with everything, it’s easy for our closest relationships to take a backseat. But what if being a good friend doesn’t have to be as hard as we think? In this episode, I’m sitting down with author, speaker, and all-around friendship encourager Grace Valentine to talk about what it really means to show up for the people we love. We dive into practical ways to build strong, lasting friendships, how to navigate seasons of distance, and why vulnerability is the key to deeper connections. Plus, Grace shares her personal experiences with friendship—both the struggles and the joys—and how she’s learned to love people well, even when life gets messy. If you've ever felt lonely, struggled to maintain friendships, or just want to be more intentional with your people, this conversation is for you! Visit CozyEarth.com and use my exclusive code REALTALK for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here. CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: [email protected] This video/podcast may contain affiliate links, sponsorships, or products I’ve received for free. I only share things I truly love and think will bring you value. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to [email protected] or those at That Sounds Fun Network. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography Production by Phillip and Cait Howard by Amplify Boutique Intro Music: "Luxurious" by Sunny Tones DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Autry. And I am so excited to have a friend slash guest back on the show. This is always a blast having actual real friends. I think I say that every time I have, like a person I have their phone number in my phone on the show. I can only imagine because you interview so many people. I'm honored that I'm one of the people you call your friends.
0:21.6	So it's an honor of you, Rachel Autry's friends. So in the real world and at that point, we weren't doing video. So, like, no one knew.
0:38.4	I don't know.
0:38.9	Like, I couldn't put a face with a name.
0:40.2	And I feel like video does everything for personality and for friendship and, like,
0:44.4	actually connecting online.
0:45.3	Completely.
0:45.8	But we did.
0:46.7	We basically went on the first date phone call.
0:49.6	And then I went to Burning Him to speak or something.
0:52.0	And so then we got Tapo Mama and Mars.
0:54.4	Yeah. It's a good time. Amazing. That's right. And then you've had retreats that I've been able to come out at. Yes, you've been such a great help. And so it's so cool to see you in action
1:14.7	both in the podcast, but also when you're speaking, you're a great speaker. Like, you are so
1:18.7	intentional when you speak. You take the time to like, whatever. So if anyone has anything you need
1:22.1	speaker at, Rachel's amazing. She like, you know her in the podcast for a map but she's been so great at my retreat and
1:27.8	you're amazing such a joy of being your friend and this is round three yeah and yeah oh yeah so i bring
1:32.3	my boys to her retreat which is really really the girls love the boys i think i made the boys
1:35.8	cry maybe once or twice but we get through it and they have the funniest little manners
1:40.4	anyways they're so cute they're so fun and um, so this is, I'm like trying to track our friendship on a timeline.
1:47.1	This is the third time you've been on the show.
1:48.8	That's crazy.
1:49.9	Yeah, you're up there.
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