Family Drama and Navigating Difficult Relationships | Episode 354

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

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

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Life is built around our relationships with other people. However, it can be difficult to set boundaries that help those relationships thrive! Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is joining me to talk all about how to navigate the sticky and difficult relationships. This episode is full of practical tips on how to manage disconnect and conflict with the people in our lives. CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: [email protected] 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] EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography 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	Hello everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Atre, where I help you delight in life and find joy right where you are in, well, tis the season.
0:09.9	Tis the actual season. And I'm not talking about holiday stuff. I'm talking about family drama. I feel like we're all about to go home for Thanksgiving.
0:17.3	Maybe you're staying home at your own home for some reason or Christmas or whatever like
0:22.3	there's so many different things and complex relationship dynamics a part of the holidays and
0:27.3	I want to create a space a safe space for us to talk about those whether it's boundaries hard
0:31.9	conversations in-laws anything that kind of gives you the cringiness about the holidays and
0:37.3	sitting around at table
0:38.2	over food with people that you love but sometimes can be hard to love. Let's talk about that.
0:44.4	Okay. Let's talk about it. And I didn't know how else to have this conversation better than the way
0:48.7	that we've already had this conversation. So I'm bringing you an episode from a few years ago
0:52.8	with Elizabeth Earnshaw.
0:55.0	She is incredible.
0:55.8	She is a counselor.
1:00.1	I trust her so much with this topic, but with a lot of different topics. And she speaks so eloquently to the practicals to navigating this, but also honoring those
1:05.4	relationships because we're not about burning bridges, okay?
1:08.3	We're not about doing this the dirty way where someone's feelings get hurt or you offend
1:13.0	someone or whatever boundaries.
1:15.3	Of course, they can be hard, but they can also be so kind and compassionate and full of grace.
1:18.9	So let's have that conversation again today with Elizabeth Earnshaw.
1:22.4	I left with so many good tangible tips on how to navigate my difficult relationships that I have in my life
1:28.3	that honestly I think everyone has some sort of difficult relationship in their life.
1:32.9	Maybe it's your neighbor.
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