Learning How to Love Your Life Even When You Don't Like It with Rachel Awtrey

For The Girl

Mac Bridges & Kenz Durham

Flirt, Christianity, Ministry, Faith, Cautious, Independent, Dating, Spirituality, Women, Rescuer, Quiz, Forthegirl, Religion & Spirituality, Romantic, College

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🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Rachel Awtrey—podcaster, mama, and joy-finder extraordinaire! Rachel is calling in from Birmingham, Alabama and brings such a refreshing perspective on embracing life fully, even when it doesn’t look how you expected. We talk about military life, motherhood, writing her upcoming book, and how she’s learned to chase joy through every season—from grief and moving nine times, to walks in the heat, trampolines, and all the real talk in between. In This Episode [02:10] Life Lately: Kids, Podcasting & Military Wife Life [04:35] Why Rachel Started “Real Talk” and What She’s Learned [06:00] Thomas’ Career as a Pilot & Navigating Military Transitions [08:15] The Realities of Solo Parenting and Managing Rhythms [10:55] What Motherhood Has Taught Her About Joy [13:45] Slowing Down: The Power of a Walk and a Deep Breath [15:30] Her New Book: Love Your Life Even When You Don’t Like It [17:45] Processing the Loss of Her Dad and Holding Space for Grief [21:15] What It Means to Carry On a Legacy [22:40] Finding Joy in the Unseen and Undervalued [24:10] When You Hate Your Bathroom: Practicing Perspective [25:55] Laughter, Toots, and Trampoline Moments with Her Boys [27:40] Encouragement for Anyone in a Mundane or Messy Season [29:00] Closing Words of Wisdom and Prayer for the Listener Connect with Rachel Instagram Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey Pre-Order Rachel's Book Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-girl/id1453911226 🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60M6sg7SJ2JvXM1U699qvj?si=e21b8d931d48419b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	All right, you guys, we got Rachel Autry on the mic, and she's calling in from Birmingham, Alabama.
0:20.7	Alabama girl.
0:21.6	And we have known Rachel for a really long time, but now we're on the same podcast network.
0:27.3	We're kind of in the same space.
0:28.7	She brings so much wisdom.
0:30.6	So we thought we got a collab.
0:33.2	So we're so excited to hear from you.
0:34.6	But for anybody who doesn't know who you are, could you share like a little bit about yourself, your life, your ministry, all the thing.
0:42.3	Yeah. Oh my gosh. You all are so cute.
0:45.4	Slash, do you remember that one time we went to lunch in Nashville?
0:48.6	Yeah. Broker up. Is that where we went? I'm pretty sure. That's so fun. I think about that often.
0:53.8	That is so fun. Yes. Wait that often. That is so fun.
0:55.8	Yes.
0:56.0	Wait.
0:56.7	Have we ever gone to lunch in Birmingham?
0:59.1	No.
0:59.7	We got to go.
1:00.5	I feel like why do I have a memory that we did?
1:04.3	In her dreams.
1:05.5	Are you sure, Rachel?
1:06.8	Yeah, in my dreams, we went to lunch in Birmingham.
1:09.9	I'm thinking about lunch in Birmingham.
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