Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey, author and podcaster who writes about faith, parenting, grief, and joy. She recounts her dad’s creative, connection-first approach to discipline. They discuss how pursuit and relationship shape parenting. Rachel also teases her book on choosing joy during hardship and practical ways to cultivate it.

In this engaging discussion, Rachel Awtrey, author and host of Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey, shares wisdom on finding joy despite life's chaos. She talks about treating joy as a muscle and highlights three types of hard days. Rachel emphasizes the power of asking for help to strengthen friendships and warns against the pitfalls of comparison. Listeners learn practical tips like outdoor meals, grounding exercises, and the importance of adult play to enhance daily joy. Her insights serve as a reminder that small changes can make a big difference.