Sweatpant Jeans, Loud Christmas, and Other Things I’m Obsessed With | Episode 355

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

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

4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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It’s time for this month’s J.O.Y.F.U.L. Report!!! It's basically a big cozy catch-up on everything happening over here. I’m chatting about what we’re jumping into (Rally growing, Thomas’ new flying gig, holiday life, needlepointing… yes, really), plus the things I’m loving right now like Erin McDermott jewelry, sweatpant jeans, and loud colorful Christmas everything. I’m also sharing what I’m learning lately!! From paying attention to friction, to letting go of things that drain me, to getting honest about expectations, alcohol, and the hard stuff I usually try to avoid. We’ll talk about the books I’m reading, how TikTok has somehow become my new search engine, and a few unfiltered thoughts about the internet being - well - the internet. And then I’m giving you a little peek at what’s ahead: more in-person interviews, Phone-In Fridays, and the "Hey Rach" Hotline where you can literally leave me a voicemail. Come hang out!! It feels like a catch-up with a friend in the carpool line. GRAB RACHEL'S BOOK: https://rachelawtrey.com/book LEAVE RACH A VOICEMAIL FOR THE SHOW: https://speakpipe.com/heyrachhotline CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.com 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! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Cure Hydration: Visit ⁠curehydration.com/REALTALK⁠ and use code REAL TALK for 20% off your first order Antique Candle Co: Use “REALTALK” to get a free Gift Set on any order of $40 or more now at ⁠antiquecandleco.com⁠ Wild Invitation: ⁠Get your copy today⁠ Mercy Ships: Please donate today at ⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠ Omaha Steaks: Visit ⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to podcast@rachelawtrey.com or those at That Sounds Fun Network. 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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0:30.5	Hello everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Autry. My name is Rachel.
0:35.8	I'm the host and I help you delight in life and find
0:38.4	joy right where you are. It's not on the other side. It's not in your old life. It is right here too.
0:44.1	And so I love like practically helping you a little bit of gap, a little bit of practical,
0:49.1	a lot of takeaways, some wisdom, all with a faith-based lens because praise God,
0:54.0	hallelujah, can't do it without Jesus. Okay? And I am so excited that you are here today. So whether it's your first episode or your 350, what are we now? 4th? Yeah, 354th episode? Maybe. I might stand corrected. Welcome back. I'm so excited to have you all. Today we are doing something brand new, and I'm very excited about it. It's going to be called the Joyful Monthly Report. It's kind of a mouthful, so I might dwindle it down. That's like what my brain tells me. It should be said. It should be called. Here's why it's called the Joyful Monthly Report episode is because we're going through
1:27.9	Joyful as the acronym.
1:29.9	And I'm going to tell you about things that I'm doing, things I'm trying, things I'm loving,
1:34.2	things I'm leaving behind, all of it as just like a good catchall.
1:39.1	Hey, let's hang out episode.
1:41.1	So going through the acronym, just so you know where we're going today in today's
1:45.2	episode, joyful, okay? J-O-Y-F-U-L. J-O-Y-F-U-L. J is jumping into. What's something that's new and
1:52.6	exciting? What is Rachel jumping into? Think like new projects, new habits, or experiences
1:57.6	that I'm getting into this month. It could be business, it could be personal, or it could be faith-related updates, like anything. Or think like any big wins or challenges from the past month that I'd want to tell you all about. But Jay, what are we jumping into? Oh, what am I obsessed with? What am I loving right now? Okay, I'm going to be sharing a current favorite. This could be a product, an app, a routine,
2:17.9	or a trend. I could tie this into motherhood into business, personal growth or lifestyle.
2:22.4	Like literally so many places to go. Oh, what am I obsessed with? Why? What am I yielding to?
2:28.7	Like, what am I learning or letting go of? So think like, what are the lessons from the month that I've
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