I’m back with a new episode— my first ever unscripted one! — and sharing all about my recent solo getaway, what I read (and reread), what questions I’m asking, and the recent spiritual breakthrough that’s changing everything.Listen in!SHOW NOT

25: mlk, jr + loving my inner child + bullet journaling

Feb 12th, 2021 7m 56s

It’s a new year and The RAD Podcast is back with a new season and a slightly new format! We’re kicking things off with some reflections on the book I’m reading by Martin Luther King, Jr, the question I’m asking myself lately about what it might

24: a 2020 recap episode of reads, action steps, and discussion

Dec 21st, 2020 12m 12s

This is episode 24 and I’m recapping some of my favorite reads from 2020, some of the most meaningful action steps I took this year, and discussing what this year has held and what I hope for in 2021.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:My favorite fiction rea

episode 23: my NYT article + doing the work + meaning in the mess

Sep 25th, 2020 16m 26s

This is episode 23 and I’m sharing all about my article published in the New York Times on my collage project!SHOW NOTES:Make a Collage with Your NewspaperMusic by Drew Dawson (my talented brother!) // Dawson Music on Twitter + InstagramRachel

episode 22: books that feel like fall + experiencing art + pockets of peace

Sep 11th, 2020 11m 10s

This is episode 22 and I’m sharing 5 books that feel like fall, talking about experiencing art, and sharing pockets of peace that I’ve found inspiring.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Chief Inspector Gamache novels by Louise PennyDevotions: The Selected Po

21: birth order book + celebrate your people + two things at once

Sep 4th, 2020 9m 44s

This is episode 21 and I’m talking about a book on birth order that was incredibly helpful, celebrating your people and how my friends celebrated an important milestone in my life, and living in the tension between two things at once.Listen in!

20: book organization + new art + calling myself an artist

Jul 31st, 2020 9m 40s

This is episode 20 and I’m talking about how I organize my books (both read and unread), a new art endeavor in my life, and my struggle to own calling myself an “artist.”Listen in!SHOW NOTES:15% off at ThriftBooks $10 off $25 at BookOutletmy #a

19: halfway top ten + curly girl + impact vs. intent

Jul 17th, 2020 13m 18s

This is episode 19 and I’m sharing my halfway top ten books, some tips and tricks from the curly girl method I’m trying on my hair lately, and some evolving thoughts on impact vs. intent.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:The Scent Keeper: It reminded me a l

18: faith and LGBTQIA books + baskets + authentic over aesthetic

Jun 28th, 2020 15m 21s

This is episode 18 and I’m sharing three books about the intersection of faith and LGBTQIA stories, why I love using a basket for my quiet time, and my new motto of “authentic over aesthetic.”Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Messy Grace: How a Pastor with

17: young adult books by Black authors + poetry + apologies

Jun 19th, 2020 14m 17s

This is episode 17 and I’m sharing 5 young adult books by Black authors I have loved reading, two poems I’ve written about life lately, and apologies.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:23 Phenomenal Young Adult Books By Black Authors From The First Half Of 2

16: a sojourner's truth + truth/beauty/goodness + echo chambers

Jun 12th, 2020 13m 38s

This is episode 16 and I’m not done talking about the things that matter and the things going on in our nation right now. Join me as I share about a beautiful book I just finished reading, a journaling exercise I’m loving, and read some words I

15: books that have helped me be a better ally + marches + a powerful post from my dad

Jun 5th, 2020 16m 52s

This is episode 15 and buckle up friends, because today, I’m going there. We’re going to dive into the world of racism and talk about why black lives matter and how we can be better allies to all Black, indigenous, people of color. I hope you l

14: morning/evening prayers + gardening + humility

May 29th, 2020 12m 54s

This week, I’m a morning prayer and an evening prayer I found beautiful and encouraging, talking about how much I love my little backyard garden, and reading thoughts on humility I found in my blog archive.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:A Morning and Eve

13: how EMDR therapy changed and saved my life

May 22nd, 2020 22m 46s

This week, I’m sharing the story of how EMDR therapy changed and saved my life. There’s such a clear before and after EMDR change in my life, and I’m so grateful for how it helped heal me. Note— this story covers sensitive and traumatic materia

12: books that have helped my mental health + list maker challenge + heart's desires

May 15th, 2020 10m 27s

This week, I’m sharing five books that have helped my mental health, a fun list challenge, and how i’ve realized it’s hard for me to share my heart’s desires with God.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown TaylorThe

11: a book a day + keeping a log + birthday traditions

May 1st, 2020 8m 31s

This week, I’m talking about a crazy reading challenge I accomplished in April, a way I’m staying sane in these days of staying home, and a few birthday traditions I’m looking forward to as I celebrate turning 28 this weekend!Listen in!SHOW NOT

10: rest + new exercises + sharing feedback online

Apr 24th, 2020 10m 27s

This week, I’m reading beautiful words (that I didn’t write!) on rest, then pivoting to talk about trying new exercise styles, and sharing some thoughts on unsolicited feedback on the internet.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Consolations: The Solace, Nour

9: local bookstores + bucket lists + what's working for me

Apr 17th, 2020 9m 30s

This week, I’m sharing more about ways to support the places you love (and which local shops I’ve been grateful for lately), a quarantine bucket list and ideas to fill it out with, and what I’ve found is working for me in this season (and a pro

8: 5 great books + psalm 16 + being a learner

Apr 3rd, 2020 16m 8s

I know we’re all in quarantine and dealing with unprecedented times, so it’s my hope that this episode full of great books, a compelling psalm, and talk about being learners is an encouraging break from the wild world out there.Listen in!SHOW N

7: building blocks + meditation + sticky phrases

Mar 27th, 2020 10m 55s

These are weird and stressful times, but I’m here to talk about good, helpful, and hopeful things, because I know I need those right now and I’m guessing you do too.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Jen Hatmaker’s new book — Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire:

6: a deep dive on counseling

Mar 20th, 2020 23m 33s

This week’s episode is something different— a deep dive into just one topic instead of our normal RAD rhythm. I’m sharing all about counseling and how going weekly for over three years has both saved and changed my life, and answering some of t

5: try softer + sunday newspapers + answering your questions!

Mar 13th, 2020 14m 24s

Hey friends — the world is a crazy place to be right now, but this episode includes no mention of viruses or toilet paper shortages or even Friday the 13th superstitions! Let it be a little break from the madness.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:Try Softer

4: young adult lit + taking walks + fake it til you make it (or not)

Mar 4th, 2020 12m 51s

I’m FINALLY recovered from the flu and back in action — talking about a favorite genre of mine (that you might not expect), the best and most simple thing I do that brings me life, and a phrase I hate (but how I made it work for me, too).Listen

3: reading challenges + art inspires art + spelunking in your soul

Feb 28th, 2020 15m 57s

SHOW NOTES:The Read Harder Challenge from Book RiotThe 2020 Reading Challenge from Modern Mrs. DarcyA RAD Reading ChallengeInspiration posts for A RAD Reading ChallengeThe Good List (Tsh Oxenreider’s podcast)Might I Suggest… (Hayley Morgan’s po

2: five book series I love + meeting internet friends IRL + using names

Feb 21st, 2020 12m 10s

I wasn’t always a fan of book series— I usually like to move on quickly and read widely— but several standout series convinced me to change my tune. Today, I’m sharing 5 book series I loved, and asking you to share your favorites with me too! I