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 0 - 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
Season 2 Ep 3 Sarah Carter-Danger Brain
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.
Ep 2- Brittany Todd Part Two- Life After Trauma
Welcome back to Authentically Rachel—your space for meaningful conversations that inspire faith, deepen resilience, and encourage authentic living. In the second half of Rachel’s conversation with Brittany, they reflect on the lasting impact of trauma and the journey toward healing. Brittany shares her powerful decision not only to forgive the man who harmed her, but to recognize his humanity by calling him by name. ...
Season 2 Ep 1- Brittany Todd Part 1- Tremendous Obstacles
Welcome back to Authentically Rachel—your home for inspirational conversations that strengthen faith and build resilience. In this powerful Season 2 premiere, Rachel sits down with Brittany Todd for the first installment of a deeply moving two-part conversation. Brittany shares how her life changed in an instant after a violent home invasion led to her young daughter being taken. What follows is a story marked by uni...