Joy Isn't Accidental: Love Your Life With Rachel Awtrey EP 144

In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather Brown welcomes Rachel Awtrey, a fellow Birmingham native, wife, mother, and author of the book 'Love Your Life, Even When You Don't Like It All the Time.' The conversation explores Rachel's journey from social media to writing a book, the challenges of hustle culture, and the importance of finding joy amidst chaos. Rachel shares her personal experiences with hardships, the significance of community support, and practical strategies for cultivating joy in motherhood. The episode emphasizes the power of prayer, setting boundaries, and the small habits that can lead to a more fulfilling life.00:00 Introduction to Rachel Awtrey and Her Journey02:57 The Transition from Social Media to Authorship05:48 Challenging the Hustle Culture08:32 Finding Joy Amidst Chaos11:36 Navigating Hardships and Building Resilience14:18 Practical Strategies for Joy in Motherhood17:11 Community Support and Its Importance20:29 The Power of Prayer and Encouragement23:08 Creating Boundaries and Family Meetings26:21 Guilty Pleasures and Life Hacks29:05 Conclusion and Resources for Further SupportThis show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show via: Paypal: [email protected]: @Heather-Brown-0516 Links from this episode:Rachel Awtrey’s website: https://rachelawtrey.com/Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/?hl=enRachel’s new book (Love your Life Even When You Don’t Like it All of the Time): https://amzn.to/4l588gNReal Talk with Rachel Awtrey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-rachel-awtrey/id1386475315Rachel Awtrey episode on Healthy by Heather Brown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000613195802All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzlink.to/az02Bko8D7V84 Connect with Heather:Heather's ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0SBFjfgDyEl Heather’s Make Wellness peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7   Heather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast love:FOLLOW - Click the purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!