The Authentically Rachel Podcast
Hi! I’m Rachel! My life motto is, “To live is to give.”
I’ve learned that one of the many ways we can give is through encouraging
one another. And over the past 13 years I’ve been doing just that. It all
started when I was "internally decapitated" after my car was broadsided by a
truck. In laymen’s terms my skull was separated from my spine, leaving me
dangerously close to death or permanent paralysis. The accident left me
with a broken neck, torn ligaments, a severe traumatic brain injury along with
other life-threatening internal injuries. I fell into a month-long coma and was
partially paralyzed for months.
Although, I’ll never be fully healed this side
of heaven, God has blessed me beyond my wildest expectations and my near miraculous physical recovery caused a stir in the media. However, I believe that everyone has life stories
that can inspire and encourage others, and I’m dedicated to having uplifting
conversations with those willing to share their struggles both great and small. So instead of falling into the trap of complacency and forgetting the
lessons we learned, let’s share them! And build others up in the process! Come
on this journey with me. I hope you listen and pray you are encouraged by every one of
these conversations.
Podcast Introduction
Ep 1 - My Story
Join Rachel and her mother Gail in this special prequel episode 0 where they have an authentic conversation about Rachel's own life story. They discuss Rachel's early life and Turner Syndrome diagnosis, as well as the violent car accident where she suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and "Internal Decapitation". Gail recalls vivid details about the aftermath of the accident, and they talk about what it’s like bei...
Most Recent Episodes
Ep 18 - Tiny Miracles with Mel Woodworth
In this heartfelt episode of Authentically Rachel, Rachel sits down with author Mel Woodworth to discuss the deeply personal journey that inspired her book, Tiny Miracles. From growing up as a military child to navigating autoimmune disease, multiple miscarriages, infertility, and ultimately experiencing God's faithfulness, Mel shares how suffering became the foundation of an even greater testimony. Together, Rachel ...
Ep 17 - Power of a Testimony with Jennifer Huffman
The Power of Your Testimony with Jennifer Huffman In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel sits down with her friend Jennifer Huffman to discuss the life-changing power of sharing our personal testimonies. From a chance meeting while Rachel searched for a lost hearing aid to a friendship rooted in faith, this episode reminds us that God often works through the most unexpected moments. Jennifer shares how God has used h...
Ep 16 - Danger Brain: Life with OCD with Sarah Carter
In this episode of Authentically Rachel, Rachel sits down with a longtime friend Sarah Carter to talk about living with OCD, receiving a diagnosis in adulthood, and navigating faith in the middle of invisible struggles. Sarah shares honestly about mental health, suffering, and the importance of compassion, reminding listeners that even in the hardest seasons, they are not alone.