Joy Was Made for You: How to Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It) | Rachel Awtrey
What if joy isn’t something you chase—but something you uncover right where you are? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Rachel Awtrey—military spouse, boy mama, and author of Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All The Time)—shares what it really looks like to choose joy in the midst of motherhood, grief, transition, and everyday chaos. We talk about the power of community, what it means to heal what’s hidden, and how even 1% changes can shift your outlook. We pray this conversation speaks to the part of your soul that’s been craving truth—and reminds you joy was always meant for you.
Episode Highlights:
A little Rachel recap
The journey to writing the book
How to find time in the midst of motherhood
A word of hope for military mamas
“What is hidden cannot be healed”
The power of community
Tangible tools for roadblocks to joy
Choosing joy in difficult times
Authentically living in joy in the evangelical church
Joy was made for you
Wrestling with joy and emotions
Paradigm shift of joy
Living out joy in grief
Role of social media in joy
The impact of 1% changes in motherhood
Simple joys in everyday life
Get the book: Love Your Life (even when you don’t like it all the time)
Listen to the Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
