Overachiever? This Conversation Is For You with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith | Episode 315

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

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

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Is your worth tied to what you do? In this episode, bestselling author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins me to unpack the pressure to perform and how we can step into true rest—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. We dive into her new book, Being Fully Known, and explore how to break free from overachievement, fear, and the hustle mindset. If you’re feeling stuck or drained, this conversation will help you reclaim joy and live authentically. CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SAUNDRA: https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/ Grab Dr. Saundra’s book: https://rstyle.me/+08_Lxbzvj458a2ecFuyMcQ 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 Cait Phillips at 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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0:15.0	Have you ever heard about the time that King David fought a giant and he lost?
0:19.1	Or when Paul preached so long, a guy fell asleep, he tumbled
0:23.1	out a window and had to be brought back to life? Did you know that God himself buried Moses
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0:46.7	available wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome back to another Real Talk with Rachel Autry
0:53.1	episode. I am so excited to help you delight in life and find joy right where you are. Today I have the absolute privilege of welcoming back. A guest who has left an impact on me, but also many of us that listen to the show is Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith. If you've been here a while, you may remember our previous conversation where we got to dig
1:11.2	into the power of rest and how to reclaim it in our own lives.
1:14.8	And now she's back with another message that I know it's going to be so much more powerful,
1:18.8	if not more.
1:19.7	Her upcoming book, Being Fully Known, I love this so much.
1:22.9	Being fully known, the joyful satisfaction of beholding, becoming, belonging is inviting
1:27.3	us to step away from
1:28.2	the pressures of performance and embrace the freedom just to live authentically, especially
1:33.8	in a world I feel like that asks us to do and to become and the cultural obsession with
1:40.1	achievement and performance and fear. So let's break free from all the lies that our worth
1:45.4	is tied to our work and doing. So whether you're feeling stuck unseen or playing just exhausted
1:49.7	from the hustle, Dr. Sandra, Dalton Smith is so excited to share more truth with us today.
1:59.4	So Dr. Sandra, welcome back to the show.
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