She Rises with Rachel Clare

Ep. 039 - Amelia Lyon On Strengthening The Muscle Of Gratitude

Today's episode is not only inspiring, but sacred. Rachel is joined by her dear friend Amelia Lyon for a deeply honest conversation about grief, gratitude, motherhood, faith, and learning to recognize God’s hand in every season of life. Amelia shares her experiences with multiple miscarriages, losing her father to ALS, the sudden death of her brother, and the recent loss of her stepfather to cancer — and how those experiences transformed the way she sees God. Together, Rachel and Amelia discuss: -How gratitude changes the way we experience hardship -Seeing God in both devastating losses and ordinary moments -Morning routines that create space for revelation -Divine “downloads” from the Spirit -Miscarriage, motherhood, and trusting God with unanswered questions -Missionary miracles and heavenly help -Why “hard is hard” — and comparison doesn’t serve us -The powerful truth that sometimes all we have left is Jesus Amelia’s testimony is tender, practical, hopeful, and deeply moving. This conversation will leave you wanting to slow down, notice God more intentionally, and trust that even in your hardest seasons… He is there. Favorite Quote: “If you’re looking for Him, you will find Him. I promise.” Resources Mentioned: The Magic by Rhonda Byrne [https://amzn.to/3Rt5K96] Amelia’s photography work: @amelialyonphoto [https://www.instagram.com/amelialyonphoto] and amelialyon.com [https://amelialyon.com/]

Ep. 038 - Beyond Coincidence: Seeing God’s Hand in Hard Things With Sheila Layton

In this episode of She Rises, Rachel sits down with Sheila Layton to talk about grief, faith, divine timing, and the quiet ways God carries us through unimaginable loss. Sheila shares what it was like growing up in a small LDS town in Canada with a faithful mother and a father who struggled with alcoholism. At just 21 years old, Sheila lost three immediate family members within five weeks—her father, and then her mother and younger sister in a tragic car accident—just weeks before her wedding day. Together, Rachel and Sheila explore: -How grief changes shape over time -The role of agency and mortality in life’s hardest moments -What faith looks like when answers don’t come easily -The tender mercies that carried Sheila through devastating loss -How God places people in our lives exactly when we need them -Why “coincidences” may actually be evidence of divine intervention -Learning to trust promptings, even when they feel uncomfortable or impossible Sheila also shares the powerful story behind starting her podcast, Beyond Coincidence, after repeatedly feeling prompted by God to do something she never thought she was capable of. This episode is for anyone navigating grief, questioning God in hard seasons, or wondering if He is still present in their story. Sheila can be found on Instagram @beyondcoincidence.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/beyondcoincidence.podcast/], or on her podcast, Beyond Coincidence, available where ever you listen to podcasts. As always, Rachel can be found on Instagram @simplyrachelclare [instagram.com/simplyrachelclare], and her website, rachelclare.com [rachelclare.com].

Ep. 037 - Amber Jackson On Finding Joy, Faith, And Even Whimsey In The Hardest Seasons Of Life

In this tender episode of She Rises Podcast, Rachel sits down with Amber Jackson for a conversation about grief, motherhood, faith, and choosing joy in the middle of a life that didn’t unfold the way she imagined. Amber shares her journey through postpartum depression, raising children with special needs, divorce, remarriage, caregiving through terminal brain cancer, and ultimately losing her husband, Tim, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. But this conversation is not just about suffering. It’s about the sacred ways God meets us in the messy middle. It’s about whimsical joy, kitchen dance parties, swinging beneath the trees, and learning to notice the holy moments hidden inside ordinary life. Together, Rachel and Amber discuss: -Raising children with Down syndrome and autism -The grief of unmet expectations in motherhood -Trusting spiritual answers that don’t unfold the way we expected -Widowhood and rebuilding identity after loss -The story of “Welcome to Holland” -What it means to “hang on by a thread” — and realize the thread is the hem of the Savior’s garment -Why joy is a choice, not a circumstance -Finding God in the small, beautiful moments of everyday life -Amber’s testimony of Jesus Christ and her determination to live a joyful life, even through profound heartbreak, will stay with you long after this episode ends. As President Hinckley taught: “Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” This episode is a beautiful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is not absent from your story. Follow along with Amber @enjoyingholland [https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingholland] on Instagram. As always, Rachel can be found @simplyrachelclare [instagram.com/simplyrachelclare]and her website, rachelclare.com [rachelclare.com]

Ep. 036 - The Four Pillars Of Self-Care Needed to Create a Beautiful Life With Rachel Tucker

"Perhaps we are not exhausted because we are doing too much—but because we are doing too many things out of alignment with who we are meant to be." In this personal solo episode, Rachel shares a message that has been stirring in her heart for years: you were created to create. Whether you’re building a family, a business, a home, relationships, healing, beauty, or faith—you are a creator by divine design. But creation requires fuel. Rachel unpacks the four foundational pillars every woman needs in order to thrive, create, and fulfill the things God has placed on her heart: * Spiritual Health * Physical Health * Mental Health * Rest & Boundaries Through powerful stories, scripture, practical wisdom, and heartfelt truth, this episode will help you stop glorifying burnout and start building a life that is rooted, balanced, and full of purpose. If you’ve been weary, overextended, distracted, or disconnected from yourself… this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why all women are creators (even if you don’t feel “creative”) * The hidden reason burnout keeps happening * Why self-care is deeper than massages and bubble baths * How social media may be draining your creativity * Why Sabbath and rest are essential—not optional * How to align with what God is actually asking of you * The four pillars holding up your stewardship Find Rachel on Instagram at @simplyrachelclare [instagram.com/simplyrachelclare] or her website, rachelclare.com [rachelclare.com]   In this personal solo episode, Rachel shares a message that has been stirring in her heart for years: you were created to create. Whether you’re building a family, a business, a home, relationships, healing, beauty, or faith—you are a creator by divine design. But creation requires fuel. Rachel unpacks the four foundational pillars every woman needs in order to thrive, create, and fulfill the things God has placed on her heart: * Spiritual Health * Physical Health * Mental Health * Rest & Boundaries Through powerful stories, scripture, practical wisdom, and heartfelt truth, this episode will help you stop glorifying burnout and start building a life that is rooted, balanced, and full of purpose. If you’ve been weary, overextended, distracted, or disconnected from yourself… this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why all women are creators (even if you don’t feel “creative”) * The hidden reason burnout keeps happening * Why self-care is deeper than massages and bubble baths * How social media may be draining your creativity * Why Sabbath and rest are essential—not optional * How to align with what God is actually asking of you * The four pillars holding up your stewardship Find Rachel on Instagram at @simplyrachelclare [instagram.com/simplyrachelclare] or her website, rachelclare.com [rachelclare.com]

Ep. 035- Increasing Your Capacity Without Increasing Your Stress With Tanna Fox

What if you could carry more, become more, and rise higher… without feeling more overwhelmed? In this inspiring episode of She Rises, Rachel sits down with health and wellness educator Tanna Fox for a conversation that beautifully bridges physical health and spiritual power. Together they explore how caring for the body can increase the capacity of the spirit—and why more peace doesn’t always come from doing less, but from staying deeply connected to God. Tanna shares wisdom from years of helping women improve their health, while also teaching a higher truth: when we partner with the Lord, grace enters the process. Capacity expands. Stress decreases. Joy increases. This conversation is filled with practical insight, gospel truth, and powerful reframes for women who feel stretched thin. In this episode, we discuss: -How to increase capacity without increasing stress -Why slowing down doesn’t have to mean disconnecting -The connection between physical wellness and spiritual strength -Grace vs perfectionism -Morning routines that invite peace and revelation -Letting go of control and trusting God more fully -The “quickening power” of the Holy Ghost in everyday life -Why being yoked to the Savior changes everything If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, this episode is for you. Tanna can be found on Instagram @live.right.nutrition [https://www.instagram.com/live.right.nutrition/], and her website, liverightnutrition.us [liverightnutrition.us]. As always, Rachel can be found on Instagram @simplyrachelclare [instagram.com/simplyrachelclare], and her website, rachelclare.com [rachelclare.com].