“I just wish I had…” with Kate Strickler | Episode 345

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

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

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I just wish I had a bigger kitchen, more time, better friendships, or fill-in-the-blank…” this conversation is for you. Rachel sits down with Kate Strickler, the voice behind the wildly popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen and now the author of I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Thought Would Make Me Happy. Kate has become a trusted friend online for her honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable take on motherhood and home life. In this episode, Kate shares: The first “I just wish…” lie she believed and how it shaped her book Why comparison sneaks up on so many of us—and how she’s learning to fight it The small perspective shifts that can change how you see your home, your kids, and your life The kitchen fails, parenting mishaps, and raw moments that remind her she’s not alone (and neither are you) This is a conversation packed with laughs, honesty, and hope for any mom who’s tired of wishing her life looked different and is ready to love the one she already has. GRAB RACHEL’S BOOK: https://go.shopmy.us/p-23961488 GRAB KATE’S BOOK: https://go.shopmy.us/p-25574794 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. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/realtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 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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0:30.1	Okay, welcome back to Real Talk. I am so pumped to have you once again. Yes, thank you for having
0:37.3	me. Glad to be here. Yes. Thank you for having me.
0:38.2	Glad to be here.
0:39.3	So last time you came on Real Talk, I think we had just switched our names.
0:45.5	We had just rebranded.
0:47.1	We were something else before called Behind the Bliss.
0:49.4	We became Real Talk.
0:50.8	And then you were one of our first guests, which was like such a fun way to come out of the
0:54.6	gates. And then now you're back and you have you have a really fun new, I want to say baby,
1:02.4	because that's what books are, but you have this beautiful new project, new book. It's right behind
1:06.5	me on the shelf. It's called I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen and we're so excited to chat with
1:10.6	you about it today.
1:16.5	Thank you. I know. It's been a really fun couple of weeks now that it's out into the world.
1:22.6	Yeah. So it's funny. We share book launch seasons in a way. Like we overlap a little bit. And before we
1:32.0	completely dive into your project, I would almost love, like, what are some of the secrets of
1:36.8	launching a book that you wish more people knew? That might make them a bit more like. Appreciated it is not the word because i don't need anything
1:46.2	from anyone but like you know what i mean like what are the things people i just don't think they
1:51.6	know when they see a book on a shelf and i'll say this i didn't know when i saw a book on a shelf
1:56.1	until i did it and i was like well well i'll definitely be thinking about that next time. Yeah. You know,
2:04.9	I think it's, well, it's a really fun season because the book writing was so intense for me
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