We’re identifying the truth about living an abundant life with Samantha Semans, who is a wife, mother of four, podcaster, speaker, and founder of The Abundant Woman Collective. Sam is very familiar with juggling All The Things as a mom, business owner, and women's ministry rockstar! Listen in as she shares with us about what that journey has looked like so far.

Episode Highlights

• What breathing rooms looks and feels like for Sam
• Sam shares her journey so far of juggling All The Things as a mom, business owner, and women's ministry rockstar
• What prompted Sam to found The Abundant Woman Collective and host a podcast with the same name
• What “abundant living” means to Sam
• Encouragement for the woman who feels like she is stuck or drowning in All The Things right now
• Tools and strategies Sam has found to be most helpful to manage her time and allow for some breathing room
• Sam’s book and podcast recommendations

Resources Mentioned

• Register for “Be Loved” Christian Women’s Conference
• Listen to The Abundant Woman Collective Podcast
• Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 4 - The Best Way to Avoid Burnout
• Episode 19 - FAQs About Balancing Family Life with Work
• Episode 39 - The Source of Empowerment with Becky Beresford
• Episode 41 - Are You Sleepwalking Through Life?

Connect with Sam

• Instagram: @abundantwomanco 
• Facebook: @abundantwomanco 

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram: @rachel.d.baker 
• Email: [email protected]

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Over the years, many women have asked me how they “should” pray when talking to God. Are you afraid of praying the “wrong” way, too? In this conversation, author Janet McHenry shares her experience, insights, and scriptural knowledge about finding your natural prayer style.

Episode Highlights

• Janet shares what “breathing room” looks and feels like for her
• How Janet became passionate about prayer
• Janet’s response to the question, “How should we pray?”
• Diving into Janet’s latest book about “praying personalities” (and Rachel shares her quiz results!)
• What’s coming next from this author who has read through the entire bible every year for the past 25 years
• Tools and strategies Janet has found to be most helpful to manage her time and allow for some breathing room
• Janet’s book & video recommendations

Resources Mentioned

• Take the Praying Personalities Quiz
• Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style by Janet McHenry
• PrayerWalk: Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength, and Discipline by Janet McHenry
• Janet’s Digital Course: Prayer School
• Looking Up! mini-mag with free e-book, Prayer Helps
• Bullet Journal video on YouTube
• Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
• Rachel’s journals on Amazon

Related Episodes 

• Episode 4 - The Best Way to Avoid Burnout
• Episode 23 - Reader Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• Episode 25 - Enneagram Basics & Resources
• Episode 35 - Win Over Worry with Keri Eichberger
• Episode 39 - The Source of Empowerment with Becky Beresford

Connect with Janet

• Website: https://www.janetmchenry.com
• Follow Janet on Facebook
• Instagram @janetmchenry
• Twitter/X @LookingUpFirst
• Follow Janet on Pinterest
• Connect with Janet on LinkedIn

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram: @rachel.d.baker 
• Email: [email protected]

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Danielle Damrell is a Life Story Coach who empowers and inspires others to believe we are all created worthy of a life of freedom and abundance. She has extensive experience in speaking, writing, and a variety of creative business services. 

Episode Highlights

• What “breathing room” looks and feels like for Danielle
• Danielle shares her difficult story that led her to believe we are all created worthy
• Tools for women who still struggle with knowing how to get from where they are to where they want to be, especially creative processing 
• Some of the most common mental/emotional blocks Danielle has seen that keep women from actually engaging in creative processing
• Tools and strategies Danielle has found to be most helpful to manage time and allow for some breathing room
• Books and podcasts Danielle recommends

Resources Mentioned

• MiGoals Goal Planner
• Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
• Hearing Jesus Podcast with Rachel Groll
• Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast with Rachel Groll

Listen in as Danielle interviews Rachel on the Created Worthy Podcast

• Episode 70 - Restored Roots: The ADHD Teacher's Faithful Journey to Rest and Healing

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 6 - Managing All The Things - Getting Real and Honest About Capacity with Janice Cook
• Episode 8 - Trying to Answer "What Are Your Hobbies?"
• Episode 9 - The Purpose of Hobbies with Holley Gerth
• Episode 28 - Overcoming Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

Connect with Danielle

• WEBSITE: www.damrellcreativeco.com
• Danielle’s Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell
• Danielle on LinkedIn
• Business Instagram: @DamrellCreativeCo
• Business Facebook: @DamrellCreativeCo
• CREATED WORTHY PODCAST
• Worthiness Blog Post
• Creative Processing Workshops Interest Form
• Connect to Create with Danielle
• Creative Processing Blog

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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At our most recent Renewal Retreat this past February, I was asked if creating this podcast has been worth all of the time and effort over the past year and if I would keep going with it. The answer is 100% YES on both counts, and I want you to know it’s because you are worth it! Let’s recap the past year to see which episodes have resonated most.

Episode Highlights

• Rachel reflects on the past year of podcasting and shares why she plans to continue
• Solo episodes: The first one shared and the Top 5 from Year 1
• Guest episodes: The first interview and the Top 5 from Year 1
• Podcasting is hard work - why you’re worth it

Resources Mentioned

• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 
• Join the Renewal Retreat waitlist
• Join us in the Create Some Breathing Room Community

Related Episodes

• Episode 1 - Are Productivity and Hustle the same thing?
• Episode 2 - Slow Growth and Capacity with Mary Marantz
• Episode 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in Overwhelm
• Episode 6 - Managing All The Things: Getting Real and Honest About Capacity with Janice Cook
• Episode 9 - The Purpose of Hobbies with Holley Gerth
• Episode 13 - The Value of Intentional Rhythms with Michelle Goff
• Episode 18 - Giving Yourself Grace Through Seasons of Life
• Episode 19 - FAQs About Balancing Family Life with Work
• Episode 21 - 5 Tips to Keep Going and Never Give Up
• Episode 30 - Preparing Your Home for the Holidays
• Episode 36 - The Power of Emotional Healing with Kristen Hallinan
• Episode 37 - Becoming a Joy Bringer with Season Bowers

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram: @rachel.d.baker 
• Email: [email protected]

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If you're ready to unleash your purpose in this one-and-only life, then it's time for you to learn about the power of finding your people. God created you with purpose, and you are not expected to go it alone!

Episode Highlights

• Living in your Purpose - God called you to something, but He didn’t call you to go through it alone.
• The importance of having people that provide accountability, grace, understanding, and that push to live intentionally
• How and where to find friends who will walk this journey with you
• Going beyond the surface - the importance of deep connections and meaningful friendships in fulfilling your purpose
• How to take the next steps for finding and growing these friendships

Resources Mentioned

• Free Coffee Chat with Rachel
• 1:1 Coaching Services

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in Overwhelm
• Episode 16 - Embracing Your Season of Motherhood
• Episode 26 - Conquering Your Insecurities with Jenn Schultz
• Episode 40 - Pursuing Purpose with Rebecca George 

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram: @rachel.d.baker 
• Email: [email protected]

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Do you ever feel like you're just sleepwalking through life? As we talk about living in your God-given purpose this month, let's take a moment to reflect on what that looks like in a really practical way.

Episode Highlights

• Running on the hamster wheel - where is it taking us?
• Why we feel pushed and pressured right out of the present moment
• How creating breathing room can lead to an intentional life of purpose
• Making decisions and taking the next step

Resources Mentioned

• Free Coffee Chat with Rachel
• Time Management & Clarity Coaching Services
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• Leadership on the Rocks podcast, Episode 62: Creating Breathing Room in Your Leadership with Rachel Baker

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• EP 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in Overwhelm
• EP 5 - Reader Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• EP 8 - Trying to Answer "What Are Your Hobbies?"
• EP 21 - 5 Tips to Keep Going and Never Give Up
• EP 29 - Identity and Purpose with Chronic Pain and Illness

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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Rebecca George is an author, speaker, and podcast host who's greatest joy is helping women pursue their passions in a way that builds God’s kingdom. Listen in as we discuss the truth about living in your God-given purpose.

Episode Highlights

• What “breathing room” looks and feels like for Rebecca
• The life events and speaking experiences that led Rebecca to write her book, Do the Thing
• Truth and encouragement from scripture for those of us who always put ourselves last on our own to-do list
• The tools and strategies Rebecca has found to be most helpful to manage her time and allow for some breathing room

Resources Mentioned

• Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl by Rebecca George
• The Radical Radiance Podcast
• The Alisa Childers Podcast
• The Purpose of Man: Designed to Worship by A.W. Tozer

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 7 - Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying "Yes"
• Episode 26 - Conquering Your Insecurities with Jenn Schultz
• Episode 28 - Overcoming Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
• Episode 35 - Win Over Worry with Keri Eichberger

Connect with Rebecca

• Instagram @rebeccageorgeauthor
• Website: https://www.radicalradiance.live/ 

Connect with Rachel

• Website: https://racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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Becky Beresford is an author, speaker, and coach who loves encouraging God’s Daughters to embrace Christ as their source of empowerment through the truth found in the gospel.

Episode Highlights

• What breathing room feels and looks like for Becky
• The Hobby Lobby sign that prompted Becky to write this book
• Becky’s journey to realizing that God was the source of empowerment instead of relying on our own strength
• The most helpful tools and strategies Becky has found to manage time and allow for some breathing room

Resources Mentioned

• She Believed HE Could, So She Did by Becky Beresford
• I Will Be Found By You by Francis Frangipane
• The Pause App - John Elderidge

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• EP 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in Overwhelm
• EP 18 - Giving Yourself Grace Through Seasons of Life
• EP 21 - 5 Tips to Keep Going and Never Give Up
• EP 25 - Enneagram Basics and Resources
• EP 35 - Win Over Worry with Keri Eichberger

Connect with Becky

• Website: https://www.beckyberesford.com 
• Sign up for Becky's Empowered Email Tribe: https://www.beckyberesford.com/sign-up 
• Instagram: @becky.beresford 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckyberesfordauthor 

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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"How's All That Working For Ya?" is not just a podcast title; it's a challenge of embracing authenticity. A challenge to reassess, to be honest with yourself, and to take steps toward a life that truly works for YOU.

Episode Highlights

• Why did the podcast name change?
• The power of showing up authentically with a message to share
• Releasing the fear of offending others
• The origin of the question, “How’s all that working for ya?”
• Same message, new vibe

Resources Mentioned

• Schedule a Coffee Chat with Rachel

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 18 - Giving Yourself Grace Through Seasons of Life
• Episode 21 - 5 Tips to Keep Going and Never Give Up
• Episode 26 - Conquering Your Insecurities with Jenn Schultz
• Episode 33 - Creating Breathing Room: Why I'm Taking a Sabbatical
• Episode 37 - Becoming a Joy Bringer with Season Bowers

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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Season Bowers is an author, speaker, podcast host, and joy bringer. In this conversation, Season shares her insights on how creating some breathing room can help us live a life that is full of joy.

Episode Highlights

• What “breathing room” looks & feels like for Season
• Season shares her story and what led her to write The Joy Bringer Challenge
• The 4 main areas to understand so we can live full of joy & each one’s core value 
• The connection between leading our lives, leading others, and rest
• Tools & strategies Season has found to be most helpful to manage time and allow for some breathing room

Resources Mentioned

• The Joy Bringer Challenge: Living the Power of the Good News by Season Bowers
• The Joybringer Podcast with Season Bowers
• The Woman in Me by Brittany Spears
• Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis
• All My Knotted Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore

Related Episodes / You Might Also Like

• Episode 7 - Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying "Yes"
• Episode 20 - Reader Review: Soundtracks & Your New Playlist by Jon Acuff
• Episode 23 - Reader Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• EP 34 - Proactive Leadership with Bethany Rees

Connect with Season

• Instagram: @seasonbowers
• Website: seasonbowers.com

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email [email protected]

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