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Suzanne Bracci prayed for a sign. She was a school counselor who sensed God pulling her somewhere new, and she told him plainly that it would have to be unmistakable because she was not going to move on her own. A few weeks later she opened a door at work and found a man pointing a rifle at her. She still did not leave for six more months. And years before that, her body had already tried to tell her the same thing, when chest pain and a family history of heart disease sent her to the hospital and every test came back clean. In this episode Suzanne shares what it cost her to ignore both, and the practical, faith rooted tools she now teaches Catholic women who cannot hear much of anything over the noise of their own lives. What we cover: - Why chronic stress shows up as chest pain, headaches, heart palpitations, and exhaustion long before it shows up as burnout - How saying yes to good things, one at a time, is what actually put her in a hospital bed - What happened the night she prayed for a sign, and why she still took six months to act on it - How to tell the difference between environmental stress you cannot control and the stress you are generating in your own mind - Why rest is holy, and how to stop treating self care as something you have to earn first - How to build a stress purse, a written toolkit of physical, mental, social, and spiritual strategies you can reach for in the moment - A guided diaphragmatic breathing technique you can do in the car or between meetings - How thought reframing turns a spiraling thought into a prayer instead of a headache - Why self pity keeps you stuck, and what she did every morning to walk back into that building Connect with Suzanne Bracci: Website: https://suzannebracci.com Book: Hope for Struggling Catholics: A Path to Spiritual and Personal Renewal (available on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJC3683?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannebracci.speaker.author/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneBracci.Faith.Hope.Love/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzanneBracci The Catholic Woman Podcast: Substack: https://substack.com/@realmariehanson Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast Thank you to our sponsors: - Helena House Therapy, a virtual Catholic integrated therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health. Currently serving CO, MO, MI, PA, MD, VA, NC, and WA. Your first consultation is free. https://helenahouse.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1 - Black Cassock Coffee, Catholic owned and veteran owned, roasted to order, and every bag supports Catholic education. https://blackcassockcoffee.com/CWP - Mission Way Moving provides free relocation services to individuals and families in crisis. This is not a paid placement. https://missionwaymoving.org stress management for catholic women, chronic stress physical symptoms in women, how to know if chest pain is stress, catholic approach to rest and self care, scripture based stress relief, catholic life coach for women, how to stop overcommitting as a catholic woman, breathing techniques for stress and anxiety, diaphragmatic breathing exercise for beginners, thought reframing christian mindset, how to let go of resentment and bitterness, rest is holy catholic teaching, catholic women burnout and overwhelm, hope for struggling catholics suzanne bracci, faith based tools for anxious thoughts

Claire Swinarski's Catholic podcast was working. Big guests, real income, four years in. Then she felt God asking her to walk away from all of it, and she said yes without knowing what came next. This conversation is about how to discern when God is closing a door you love, why setting something down is not the same as failing, and what she found on the other side. Get the free episode recap library at https://catholicwoman.co/episode-recaps In this episode: - What Saint John Paul II meant when he called for a new feminism in Evangelium Vitae - Why so many Catholic women flinch at the word feminist and whether they should - How the Catholic view of women differs from the evangelical teaching on women's roles - What Claire says is genuinely evil about secular feminism and what she refuses to give up - How she wrote the Fiat Girls book series about Saint Therese, Saint Rose of Lima, and Mother Teresa as nine year old girls - What Pope Leo XIV teaches about artificial intelligence in Magnifica Humanitas and how Catholic writers should think about AI - How to know when God is asking you to set down something successful and fruitful - Why she walked away from a profitable Catholic podcast at its peak instead of building a Catholic media empire Connect with Claire Swinarski: Website: https://claireswinarski.com Substack: Letters from a Catholic Feminist Instagram: @claireswinarski Preorder The Fiat Girls: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/fiat-girls The Catholic Woman Podcast: Show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors: - The Heavenly Post, a monthly Catholic mail subscription with a devotional letter, art print, prayer card, and more, built around the liturgical calendar. Use code TCW15 for 15% off all gift subscriptions at https://theheavenlypost.com - Black Cassock Coffee, Catholic owned and veteran owned, roasted to order, and every bag supports Catholic education. https://blackcassockcoffee.com/CWP - Helena House Therapy, a virtual Catholic integrated therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health. First consultation is free. https://helenahouse.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1 SEO Keywords: how to know when god is asking you to quit, discerning god's will catholic, when to walk away from something good, catholic discernment podcast, quitting is not failing, god closing a door, catholic woman podcast, claire swinarski, catholic mom work and vocation, saying yes to god's will, knowing the season of your life, letting go of success catholic, catholic women discernment, ambition and holiness, the fiat girls ascension press

Venus Morris Griffin was the family in the front pew every Sunday. Then one phone call from a woman blackmailing her husband unraveled the life she thought she had, and she found herself a single mother of six children in a two-bedroom home, over a hundred thousand dollars in debt, with her husband facing a 45-year prison sentence.  This is the story of how she rebuilt through faith, forgiveness, and the discipline of doing one right thing every single day. In this episode: - How Venus Morris Griffin discovered her husband's addiction and betrayal through a stranger's phone call - Rebuilding as a single Catholic mother of six children after her husband's 45-year prison sentence - How growing up with a parent's addiction shaped Venus's approach to marriage and motherhood - The three daily habits that held her family together: morning runs, daily Mass, and a nightly gratitude practice at the dinner table - Finding compassion and forgiveness for the woman connected to her husband's betrayal - Starting a scholarship nonprofit for children of incarcerated parents - Why her memoir, “The Other Side of Perfect,” went viral through Humans of New York, with all proceeds going to charity If this conversation gave you hope today, please subscribe to the show and share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. Connect with Venus Morris Griffin: - Book (preorder, out September 22): The Other Side of Perfect: A True Story of Love, Lies, and Learning to Forgive — https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Perfect-Learning-Forgive/dp/1637634773 - Instagram: @venusmorrisgriffin — https://www.instagram.com/venusmorrisgriffin - Website: https://www.venusmorrisgriffin.com The Catholic Woman Podcast: - Website: https://catholicwoman.co - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast - Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast  - Facebook Community: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Thank you to our sponsors: - Little House — Catholic home goods for the domestic church, including the Sacred Heart Loaf Pan and children's prayer pouches. Use code CatholicWoman10 for 10% off at https://littlehouse.family - Black Cassock Coffee — Catholic-owned, veteran-owned coffee, roasted to order, supporting Catholic education. Use code CWP at https://blackcassockcoffee.com/CWP - The Heavenly Post — A monthly devotional mail subscription with art, prayer cards, and a playlist built around the liturgical calendar. Use code TCW15 for 15% off at https://theheavenlypost.com Catholic podcast for women, faith and forgiveness, Catholic wife and mother, forgiveness after betrayal, Catholic marriage advice, single mom faith story, healing after infidelity Catholic, Venus Morris Griffin podcast interview, The Other Side of Perfect book, overcoming a spouse's addiction, Catholic women rebuilding after divorce, how to forgive someone who hurt you deeply, faith based encouragement for moms, Catholic real estate success story

Most people think yoga is just stretching. Linda Carl thought so too, for almost twenty years, right up until the night she came face to face with something she couldn't explain away. This week she joins Marie to unpack what yoga actually is at its root, what happened to her and her daughter that finally broke it open, and why intention doesn't change what a practice is designed to do. This week we discuss: - what yoga actually means in Sanskrit and why every posture is aligned to Hindu gods - the real meaning behind sun salutations and why namaskar means to worship - why saying I'm just doing it for exercise doesn't change what the practice is spiritually - the frightening encounter that made Linda realize what she'd opened her family up to - how confession and the sacraments offer real spiritual protection the world doesn't talk about - what to know about Catholic yoga alternatives like SoulCore and Pietra Fitness - how to gently talk to a friend or family member who's still practicing without pushing them away If this one made you rethink your Tuesday night class, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next. Connect with Linda Carl: Book — Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light Instagram — @yoga.unveiled The Catholic Woman: Newsletter: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors: Jacqueline Brown — clean, faith-filled fiction across three series (The Light Series, The Awakening Trilogy, The Altered Series). Use code EVE10 at https://jacqueline-brown.com The Heavenly Post — a monthly devotional gift box built around the liturgical calendar. Use code TCW15 for 15% off gift subscriptions at https://theheavenlypost.com The Catholic Sobriety Coach — Sober-ish Summer, a 62-day challenge to break free from automatic drinking habits, rooted in your identity as a daughter of God. $62 for 62 days at https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com is yoga a sin for catholics, spiritual dangers of yoga, catholic view on yoga practice, yoga and hinduism connection, former yoga teacher conversion story, catholic alternatives to yoga, soulcore catholic exercise, deliverance prayer catholic, sacrament of confession protection, new age spirituality warning signs, yoga unveiled linda carl book, catholic woman podcast, spiritual warfare for catholic women, reiki and catholic faith, sun salutation meaning

We've all been taught that Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden is light. So why does grief feel like neither? This week Marie Hanson sits down with licensed mental health counselor Samantha Stefaniak, founder of Rooted Soul Grounded Mind, for an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to grieve as a Catholic woman without losing your faith or faking your peace. In this episode: - Why questioning God in grief isn't a lack of faith, it's how He built us - The difference between healthy grieving and grief that's turned spiritually harmful - What to do in the first ten minutes when grief hits and you don't know how to cope  -How to support a grieving friend without having the right words - Why two feelings can be true at once: disappointment and gratitude - What the Glorious Mysteries teach us about grief that isn't final - How to validate grief that isn't tied to losing a person If this episode meets you somewhere heavy today, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's coming. The Catholic Woman: Newsletter and show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Connect with Samantha Stefaniak: Website: https://rootedsoulgroundedmind.com Instagram and Facebook: @RootedSoulGroundedMind Thank you to our sponsors: Sole Atelier — the first professional planner built for Catholic women, weaving prayer and productivity into one. Get 10% off with code CATHOLICWOMAN10 at https://soleatelier.com Salt and Light by Sami — toxin-free candles, diffusers, and perfume made without carcinogens or phthalates. Use code CATHOLICWOMAN at https://saltandlightbysami.com/CATHOLICWOMAN Raising Well Mannered Children — faith-built resources for forming virtue in your kids. Use code FAMILY5 at https://raisingwellmanneredchildren.com SEARCH KEYWORDS: catholic grief, how to grieve as a catholic, catholic woman podcast, questioning god, trusting god in suffering, catholic mental health counselor, healthy grieving, carrying a heavy cross, catholic guide to grief, glorious mysteries, grief and faith, spiritual grief, catholic women mental health, supporting someone grieving, grief without losing faith

How to plan a Catholic wedding step by step: what makes a marriage sacramental, how to book a Catholic church for a wedding, what documents you need for a Catholic wedding, and how to navigate convalidation or a mixed marriage in the Catholic Church. Taught by Marie Hanson, Catholic wedding planner of five years. This episode covers: - What is the difference between validity, licitness, and sacramentality in a Catholic marriage - How far in advance to book a Catholic church wedding and why parishes take longer than reception venues - What is pre-cana and how do Catholic marriage prep requirements vary by diocese - What paperwork is needed for a Catholic wedding, including baptismal certificates, letters of freedom to marry, and marriage dispensations - What is convalidation and how to convalidate a marriage in the Catholic Church - Mixed marriage vs disparity of cult in Catholic weddings, and which one requires a dispensation - Full nuptial mass vs rite of marriage outside of Mass, and how to decide which one is right for your wedding - Catholic wedding dress code and modesty guidelines, plus photography and music rules during a Catholic wedding Mass - A complete Catholic wedding planning checklist and timeline, from guest list to reception Grab the free Catholic wedding planning checklist with 350+ to-do’s: https://catholicwoman.co/catholic-wedding-planning-checklist Join Presence for weekly texts and journal reflections with Marie. Code CWP for your first month free at catholicwoman.co/present. Free resources from Marie: - Free Wedding Planning Checklist (350+ to-dos): https://catholicwoman.co/catholic-wedding-planning-checklist - Catholic wedding templates (mass programs, invitations, stationery, and more), code CWP30 for 30% off: https://catholicweddingshop.etsy.com?coupon=CWP30 The Catholic Woman Podcast: - Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/present - Newsletter: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter - Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman - Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ - Website: https://catholicwoman.co - Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors: - Catholic Sobriety Coach, Sober-ish Summer: https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com - St. Joseph's House of Repose mentorship, mention "The Catholic Woman Podcast" for a free third month: https://stjosephshouseofrepose.com - Salt and Light by Sami, code CATHOLICWOMAN: https://saltandlightbysami.com/CATHOLICWOMAN SEARCH KEYWORDS: how to plan a Catholic wedding, what makes a marriage sacramental, difference between validity licitness and sacramentality, how far in advance to book a Catholic church wedding, what is pre-cana Catholic wedding, Catholic marriage prep requirements by diocese, what paperwork is needed for a Catholic wedding, how to convalidate a marriage in the Catholic Church, mixed marriage vs disparity of cult, full nuptial mass vs rite of marriage outside Mass, Catholic wedding dress code and modesty guidelines, Catholic wedding music rules, Catholic wedding planning checklist, baptismal certificate for wedding, letters of freedom to marry Catholic wedding

Almost every Catholic has someone they love who has walked away from the Church. A sibling, an adult child, a spouse, or the friend who insists she can pray just fine at home. This week Kristine Bruce, founder of Praying for Our Prodigals, shares the four pillars that actually bring people back, and why arguing is almost never the thing that does it. NEW this week!!! Every episode now comes with a free recap you can save and revisit. Sign up once at https://catholicwoman.co/episode-recaps and you'll get the recap for this show plus access to all the past ones, no notetaking required. In this episode: - Why your relatives are usually not the ones you'll convert directly, and what to do instead - The four pillars Kristine built her whole apostolate around: trust, pray, sacrifice, and love - The small daily sacrifice that brought one person home (yes, it involved giving up chapstick) - How to ask better questions so you reach the real reason someone left, not the polite one - What to do when a fallen-away loved one receives the Eucharist anyway - How to hold the line on hard things like cohabitation without breaking the relationship - The prayer from St. Faustina's diary that Kristine prays at every consecration If this one meets you where you are, follow the show so you never miss an episode, and come join Presence. Three short texts a week that find you in the middle of an ordinary day and turn your heart back to what matters. Your first month is free with code CWP at https://catholicwoman.co/present. Connect with Kristine Bruce: - Praying for Our Prodigals: https://prayingforourprodigals.com - Sign up for her Friday email and get a free download on the four pillars The Catholic Woman Podcast: - Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/present (use code “CWP” for your first month free, then it’s just $5) - Newsletter and show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter - Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman - Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ - Website: https://catholicwoman.co - Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors: - Salt and Light by Sami: toxin-free candles, diffusers, and perfumes. Use code CatholicWoman at https://saltandlightbysami.com - Mary and the Saints: beautiful, genuinely doable Marian consecration books and more. Use code CWP15 for 15% off at https://maryandthesaints.com - The Catholic Sobriety Coach: join Soberish Summer, 62 days for $62, start anytime this summer at https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com Search keywords: praying for prodigals, loving fallen away catholics, how to bring someone back to the catholic church, catholic conversion, reversion to the faith, prayer for fallen away family members, rosary for conversion, fasting for conversion of souls, st faustina divine mercy, four pillars of conversion, catholic women podcast, how to talk to someone who left the church, evangelizing loved ones, catholic family prayer, loving our prodigals

🎉 EPISODE 50 GIVEAWAY (enter before July 6th!) To celebrate 50 episodes, we're giving away a big box of Catholic goodies plus a gift card. Here's how to enter: - Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (you don't need an Apple device to do this), screenshot it, and either DM @thecatholicwomanpodcast on Instagram or email it to [email protected] - Bonus entry: subscribe to the show on YouTube, screenshot it, and send it over - Bonus entry: comment on the pinned giveaway post on Instagram, screenshot it, and send it over. The winner is drawn July 6th, the day next week's episode airs. Good luck! Ruthie Dellasega spent years trying to change her life on willpower, and nothing held until she did a Marian consecration she almost stumbled into. In this Episode 50 milestone conversation, we talk about Mary as the real, relatable model of Catholic womanhood, why going to Jesus through her actually deepens your relationship with him, and the five-second prayer that can start it all. In this episode: - Why Mary is the model of Catholic womanhood, and how to stop seeing her as untouchable - Ruthie's conversion story and the consecration she almost didn't finish - The difference between a mountaintop high that fades and a change that actually stays - Our Lady of the Kitchen, and praying "Mary, fill the gap" in the middle of ordinary motherhood - Why we go to Jesus through Mary instead of around her - Why the devil is genuinely afraid of Mary - The simplest possible way to start a Marian consecration this week If this is your first time here, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And come join Presence for weekly texts, journal reflections, and a monthly live call with me. Use code CWP for your first month free at https://catholicwoman.co/present. Connect with Ruthie Delasega:  Website: https://www.maryandthesaints.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mary_and_saints  The Catholic Woman Podcast:  Website: https://catholicwoman.co Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast  FREE episode recap library: https://catholicwoman.co/episode-recaps Thank you to our sponsors! - Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy: grab the free download, What the Church Really Says About Sex and Marriage, at https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/cwp - Contemporary Saints: a Catholic family-owned modest fashion boutique with free US shipping over $70 and 15% off when you sign up for emails, https://contemporarysaints.com - Sacred Heart Mental Wellness: Catherine DiNuzzo, author of The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety and its new companion workbook. Use code CWP15 for 15% off her entire shop at https://sacredheartmentalwellness.com Search Keywords - marian consecration, how to consecrate yourself to mary, mary and the saints, 33 days to morning glory, relationship with mary, devotion to mary, catholic women, why go to jesus through mary, total consecration to mary, our lady of the kitchen, marian consecration for beginners, catholic motherhood, consecration to mary prayer, mary model of womanhood, the catholic woman podcast

Most Catholic women were never told that sex is supposed to feel good for them. Ellen Holloway is a Catholic sex and intimacy coach, and she is filling the gaping hole of practical, faithful sex education that the Church has always supported but almost no one has been willing to talk about. This conversation is honest, charitable, and completely in line with Church teaching, and it will change the way you think about intimacy in your marriage. In this episode, we cover: - What the Church actually teaches about sex and marriage and why it is good news, not a rule book - Why desire tends to decrease over the course of a marriage, and the surprisingly simple reason behind it - Why pain during sex is never something to push through and what to do instead - The truth about lubrication: only about 20% of women adequately lubricate on their own, and what that means for you - What JPII called a "justice issue"  and why learning to experience orgasm is not selfish, it's important - How pelvic floor dysfunction and conditions like endometriosis affect intimacy, and what actually helps - Why healing your own sex life is one of the most important things you can do for your daughters and sons Free resource from Ellen: https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/CWP NEW! Never take notes again. Get the FREE one-page listener guide for every episode at https://catholicwoman.co/episode-recaps Connect with Ellen Holloway: Free download: https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/CWP/ Podcast: Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy (on all podcast platforms)  Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellenholloway_ The Catholic Woman Podcast:  Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/present (Use code CWP for your first month free, then it's just $5) Newsletter: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter  Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/  Website: https://catholicwoman.co  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors!!! Bono the Good Boy Podcast - A podcast your whole family will love. Listen on Fio | Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Mangio Arts - Catholic art for your home. Use code WOMANPODCAST for 15% off: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MangioArtsStore  Contemporary Saints - Modest fashion for Catholic women: https://contemporarysaints.com Search Keywords: Catholic sex and intimacy, Catholic marriage podcast, intimacy in Catholic marriage, theology of the body marriage, how to desire sex in marriage, low libido Catholic wife, painful sex Catholic women, pelvic floor dysfunction marriage, orgasm Catholic teaching, Humanae Vitae explained simply, Catholic intimacy coach, Ellen Holloway podcast, Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Catholic women and sexuality, marital intimacy after kids

You've heard it a thousand times: work-life balance. But what if that phrase is actually working against you?  In this episode, Marie Hanson sits down with Carolyn Espinoza, co-founder of Sole Atelier, to have the honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live an integrated life as a Catholic woman; one where your work, your faith, your family, and your interior life aren't competing, they're unified. In this episode, we discuss: - Why "work-life balance" is a myth and the more life-giving framework Catholic women should embrace instead - The critical difference between a distraction and an interruption and how knowing the difference will transform your focus and your peace - How to build a realistic daily schedule that actually works, even in the exhausting seasons of motherhood with little ones - The power of choosing just three priorities for your week and why more goals actually means less gets done - How to set concrete, positive goals in areas that are hard to measure like virtue, patience, and prayer - Why women who work outside the home shouldn't carry shame, and what the saints show us about women, vocation, and work - How to find meaning and spiritual value in tasks that no one sees or celebrates: the laundry, the diapers, the invisible work - The role of goal-setting in sanctity and why Pope Francis says dreaming is a deeply human and spiritual act - Why starting and ending on time is actually a virtue (and the beautiful example of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo at Vatican II) - The one thing Carolyn says to do first when you feel like peace and order are completely out of reach Connect with Carolyn Espinoza: Website: https://www.soleatelier.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/soleatelierllc The Catholic Woman Podcast: Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/presence (Use code CWP for your first month free!) Newsletter & show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our show sponsors! Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy — The honest, faithful resource for Catholic women navigating intimacy in marriage. Get your free download at https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/cwp Contemporary Saints — Modest, feminine fashion rooted in beauty and faith. Shop at https://contemporarysaints.com and subscribe to their emails for 15% off your first order. Those Who Mourn — A monthly Catholic magazine for those walking through grief. Visit https://thosewhomournmag.com Trinity Tree Publishing — Helping Catholic authors write, edit, and self-publish. Visit https://trinitytreepublishing.com

What if your outfit could spark a conversation about the faith? This week I'm sitting down with Sary, the Catholic content creator behind Outfit Diary of the Saints and this episode is exactly the kind of girls-chat-over-coffee conversation I love having on this show. Sary is a third-grade dual immersion teacher, a Franciscan University grad, and a deacon's daughter who went from soccer sweats to saint-inspired style and built a 53,000-follower Instagram account in the process. More than fashion, this is a conversation about evangelization, befriending the saints, and what it looks like to let God use you, even when you're an introvert who would rather not be seen. In this episode, we discuss: - How Sary went from soccer sweats to saint-inspired style and what her dad had to do with it - The story behind Outfit Diary of the Saints and how a conversation with God turned into a 53K following - Her step-by-step process for choosing a saint and building an outfit inspired by her life - How to actually befriend the saints including a simple prayer approach and why novenas are a game-changer - Why Sary recommends starting with your confirmation saint (and how to find one that fits your life) - What happened to Sary's fear of being seen when she said yes to God's call - How dressing like the saints opens doors for natural, non-awkward evangelization conversations - Practical thrift store tips for building a saint-inspired wardrobe without breaking the bank - How she navigates rude comments and difficult conversations online as an introvert and Catholic creator - Her one piece of advice for Catholic women who want to live boldly as the saints they were created to be Connect with Sary: Instagram: @outfitdiaryofthesaints The Catholic Woman Podcast: Be present for your actual life, 3 texts a week that change everything: htps://catholicwoman.co/presence (Use code PODCAST to join for free!) Subscribe to the newsletter & show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Join The Catholic Woman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagrm.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our show sponsors! Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy: https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/cwp Contemporary Saints: https://contemporarysaints.com Those Who Mourn: https://thosewhomournmag.com Trinity Tree Publishing: https://trinitytreepublishing.com Outfit Diary of the Saints, Catholic fashion creator, dressing like the saints, how to befriend the saints, Catholic modest fashion, saint-inspired outfits, Catholic women podcast, confirmation saint, thrift store Catholic style, Catholic evangelization through fashion, Catholic content creator, novena to the saints, Catholic Instagram influencer, living boldly as a Catholic woman, saints and spiritual life

If you've ever sat in the back of Mass wondering why your family can't just hold it together, this episode is for you. Ginny Cochis, Catholic author, educator, and neurodivergent parent coach, joins Marie Hansin to have the honest, compassionate conversation Catholic moms raising "quirky" kids have been desperately waiting for. Spoiler: your child isn't broken, behavior isn't always a discipline problem, and holiness is absolutely still on the table. In this episode, you'll learn: - What "neurodivergent" actually means and which diagnoses fall under that umbrella, including ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, Tourette's, giftedness, and more - The most common signs of neurodivergency in children and adults, and how to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum - How to know when it's time to seek a professional evaluation and the two paths available to you (private practice AND through your public school district, even if you homeschool) - The critical difference between a behavior that is a discipline issue vs. a developmental one, and why confusing the two leaves your child's real needs unmet - What "asynchronous development" means and how to support a child who is advanced in some areas and delayed in others - How the lives of the saints, including St. Thérèse's sister Léonie and Bl. Carlo Acutis, reveal that neurodivergency has always been part of the human story - Practical advice for Catholic moms who suspect their spouse may also be neurodivergent and how to approach it without conflict - Whether neurodivergency is genetic, environmental, or both, and what supplements have actually helped Ginny's family - How to respond when someone at Mass or dance class implies your child just needs more discipline - The message every overwhelmed Catholic mom needs to hear: right now is not forever Connect with Ginny Cochis:  Website & Community: https://quirkycatholickids.com  Book: Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy  The Catholic Woman Podcast:  Be present for your actual life..3 texts a week that change everything: https://catholicwoman.co/presence  Newsletter & show notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter  Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman  Facebook Community: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/  Website: https://catholicwoman.co  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our show sponsors!  Those Who Mourn Magazine — https://thosewhomournmag.com  North Idaho Tallow — https://idahotallow.com | Use code MARIE10 for 10% off  Trinity Tree Publishing — https://trinitytreepublishing.com SEO KEYWORDS Catholic neurodivergent parenting, Raising neurodivergent children Catholic, ADHD Catholic kids, Autism and Catholic faith, Catholic mom overwhelmed, Neurodivergent signs in children, Catholic special needs parenting, Meltdown vs tantrum Catholic parenting, Asynchronous development children, Saints and neurodivergence, Léonie Martin autism, Quirky Catholic Kids Ginny Cochis, Catholic parenting podcast, Neurodivergent diagnosis kids, Catholic homeschool neurodivergent support

What if the distractions pulling you away from your life aren't just bad habits but symptoms of something deeper? In this mic swap episode, Marie Hanson shares a raw, vulnerable conversation from the Thriving in the Space Between podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments. In this episode, we cover: - What a near-death experience after childbirth taught Marie about living on autopilot and the wake-up call that changed everything - Why distraction isn't just a technology problem; it quietly shows up in your finances, your relationships, and your prayer life too - The "roadblock" strategy that breaks autopilot habits without relying on willpower alone even when you're exhausted and overwhelmed - How Marie and her husband paid off debt scorched-earth style with a newborn and toddler at home and the exact systems they still use today - The deeply painful regret of missing her last chance to see her grandfather and what it taught her about letting her yes mean yes - What true presence actually means from a Catholic perspective: being so attuned to God that you can hear His voice even in your most chaotic days - Why silence feels deafening and why that discomfort is actually pointing you toward something important - The simple phone habits Marie put in place that finally helped her stop mindless scrolling for good - Why women in the "in-between" seasons of life are especially susceptible to distraction and how to thrive right where you are - How going to Adoration regularly transformed Marie's interior life and gave her the courage to say yes to what God was calling her to Connect with the Thriving in the Space Between Podcast: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xTorQrSlbq7gJUbdI8B97?si=65ab5b1f07b94300 Newsletter: https://theintentionalsingle.myflodesk.com/tis-waitlist Website: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/ The Catholic Woman Podcast: Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/presenceNewsletter/ Show Notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/@thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our show sponsors! North Idaho Tallow — northidahotallow.com | Code: MARIE10 for 10% off Party Like a Saint — https://partylikeasaint.com Happy Nest Home Goods — https://happynesthomegoods.com | Code: CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off If this episode blessed you, please rate, review, and subscribe...it's one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find encouragement and truth. EPISODE KEYWORDS (SEO): Breaking the distraction cycle Practicing the presence of God Catholic women and technology Living on autopilot Catholic Catholic financial freedom Presence of God in daily life Catholic mindfulness Distraction and emotional wounds Catholic women podcast Hearing God's voice in everyday life Catholic discernment single women Catholic wife and mother podcast Autopilot habits Catholic faith Spiritual presence Catholic women Thriving in waiting seasons Catholic

If you're a single Catholic woman wondering why no one is asking you out, or you're dating someone and you're not sure if he's actually marriage material, this episode is going to be a game-changer. Catholic therapist, relationship coach, and author Dana Nygaard is not here to sugarcoat it. She's here to help you stop wasting your time and start dating with clarity, confidence, and faith. In this episode, we discuss: Why so many Catholic men aren't directly asking women on dates and what you can do to become more approachable without compromising your femininity The difference between "hanging out" and being genuinely pursued, and how to call it out with confidence (and a little flirting) Why leading with "boss babe" energy is actually a turnoff and what to lead with instead Whether you should date a non-Catholic and the real risks Dana sees play out in marriages with faith differences, especially around NFP and baptizing children The powerful advice from St. Ambrose to St. Monica that every woman married to a non-Catholic needs to hear Dana's four pillars of trust — ability, integrity, benevolence, and consistency — and how to evaluate a man's character while you're dating What emotional chastity actually looks like in practice and why sharing too much too fast puts you in danger Why so many men in their 20s and 30s are stuck in immaturity and what parents can do right now to stop enabling it How to bring up the pornography conversation in dating without shame and the warning signs that someone is not marriage-ready Daily rituals of connection that keep marriages strong even in the busiest seasons of life Connect with Dana Nygaard: Website: https://clarityplease.com Instagram: @dananygaard_lpc Miss to Mrs's Program: https://dananygaard.com The Catholic Woman Podcast: Be present for your actual life…get 3 texts a week that change everything: https://catholicwoman.co/presence Never miss a show! Get text or email updates - https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Check out The Catholic Woman on Substack - https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman  Join The Catholic Woman Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast  Visit: https://catholicwoman.co  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast  Thank you to our show sponsors! Chews Life — Catholic rosaries for every age and season | https://chewslife.com | Code: TCW15 for 15% off Crux Invicta — Bold rosary bracelets for men | https://cruxinvicta.com | Code: TCW15 for 15% off Party Like a Saint — Christ-centered sacrament celebration supplies | https://partylikeasaint.com Happy Nest Home Goods — Catholic gifts, sacrifice beads & more | https://happynesthomegoods.com | Code: CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off If this episode blessed you, please rate, review, and subscribe…it's one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find encouragement and truth!

Food addiction isn’t simply a matter of willpower, and many women don’t realize how much the modern food system is working against them. In this episode, Marie Hanson sits down with Stephanie Mattrey to unpack the neuroscience of food addiction, the difference between eating disorders and addictive eating patterns, and how ultra-processed foods are engineered to keep us coming back for more. They discuss how hidden sugars and refined ingredients affect the brain, why so many women feel trapped in cycles with food, and how faith, community, and practical habits can help break the cycle. Stephanie also shares compassionate insight for mothers trying to feed their families in a complicated food culture, and why healing your relationship with food begins with understanding, not shame. In this episode, we discuss: - The difference between food addiction and eating disorders - Why ultra-processed foods can affect the brain like addictive substances - How the food industry borrowed tactics from tobacco companies - Why sugar and refined flours appear in so many packaged foods - What to look for on ingredient labels (and what to avoid) - A realistic approach to feeding kids healthy food without fear or perfectionism - Thoughts on seed oils, food dyes, and processed ingredients - The HALT method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired - Why emotional hunger often shows up as physical hunger - How prayer can interrupt cravings and help rewire habits - Why food addiction is not a moral failure - The difference between food addiction and the sin of gluttony - How community and faith support healing from disordered eating Connect with Stephanie - Website: https://www.shinerising.com/membership Podcast: The Pulse Project Podcast - https://pulseproject25.podbean.com/ Resources & Links - Join the $5 text program to live a more present life: https://catholicwoman.co/present Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Join Marie’s text community for episode updates and behind-the-scenes messages. Text “SHOW” to (561) 973-7646, or better yet, just click here to join: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter  Show Sponsors: North Idaho Tallow - Use code MARIE10 for 10% off at https://www.idahotallow.com/ Party Like a Saint - Visit https://www.partylikeasaint.com/ to start planning your Sacrament celebration today. Happy Nest Home Goods - Use code CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off your order at https://www.happynesthomegoods.com/ If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, sister, or mom who might need to hear this conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying the Catholic Woman Podcast, leaving a rating or review is one of the best ways to help more women discover the show. SEO Keywords: food addiction, Catholic podcast, eating disorders, ultra processed foods, emotional eating, food addiction recovery, women’s health, Catholic women, neuroscience of food addiction, gluttony, faith and healing, healthy habits, Stephanie Mattrey Shine Rising