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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ryan and Annie Denome of The Wellness Way-Mason to explore the intersection of Catholic faith, physical health, healing, and the way God created us to live fully alive. Dr. Ryan and Annie share their very different experiences with healing and how those experiences deepened their faith and changed the way they understand God’s work in our lives. We talk about: • What it means to see God as a “root-cause God” • Why healing can look different from person to person, but how God is still pursuing us • The connection between our physical bodies and spiritual lives • The role of surrender, forgiveness, prayer, and rest • How stress and constant busyness can affect our well-being • Why our bodies are a gift from God that we are called to steward • How caring for our health can help us more fully live our vocations • And what it means to become more fully alive in Christ This conversation is a beautiful reminder that God cares about the whole person, and that healing isn't always about simply getting back to who we were. Sometimes, it's about allowing God to transform us into who He created us to be. Connect with Dr. Ryan & Annie: On Instagram: @thewellnessway.mason Dr. Ryan and Annie's Podcast: Health in the Spirit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

What if one of the most loving questions you could ask someone is simply: “How can I pray for you?” In this episode, I share the story that inspired me to think more deeply about this simple question, and why asking it can be such a powerful act of charity. We live in a culture that often tells us to fix, control, solve, and give advice. But it isn't our job to fix people or control their circumstances. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is bring someone to Jesus. In this episode, we explore how prayer: • Imitates Christ and forms us more deeply into His image and likeness • Moves us from self-reliance to God-reliance • Teaches us to surrender our will to God's will • Bolsters our faith and trust when we don't have all the answers • Cultivates compassion, empathy, and solidarity • Breaks down patterns of self-centeredness and helps us love others more selflessly • Allows us to pray for our loved ones, friends, enemies, and even strangers I also share four practical ways to live this out, a challenge for you for the week, and I end with a prayer to help you go out there and a prayer warrior for someone in need. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

What if movement could become prayer, and your daily life could become a living rosary? In this episode, I’m joined by Colleen Scariano and Deanne Miller, co-founders of SoulCore, a Catholic prayer experience that combines the rosary with functional movement to engage the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Colleen and Deanne share their own stories of faith, suffering, healing, and surrender that led to the creation of SoulCore, including the little “yeses” that allowed God to unfold their mission one step at a time. We talk about: • What SoulCore is and how it combines prayer with movement • How the rosary can cultivate interior peace and help us grow in virtue • Colleen’s experience of grief and her deeper relationship with the Blessed Mother • Deanne’s story of healing and reordering her relationship with her body • Why SoulCore is a prayer experience with movement—not a workout with prayer added on • How SoulCore differs from yoga and why it was created as a Catholic practice rooted in Christ and the rosary • Becoming a “living rosary” by carrying the virtues of Christ into our everyday lives • Stewarding our bodies as gifts from God rather than trying to fix or control them • What we can learn from Mary about receptivity, trust, and saying yes to God • Why we don’t have to have everything figured out before taking the next step God is inviting us into If you’ve been looking for a beautiful way to slow down, pray the rosary, care for your body, and deepen your relationship with Christ, I think you’ll love this conversation. And if this episode speaks to you, share it with a Catholic woman who could use a little more peace, prayer, and space to receive from God. Connect with Colleen and Deanne: Visit www.SoulCore.com to learn more, find an in-person class, explore the online studio, or learn about becoming a SoulCore leader. You can also find them on Instagram @SoulCoreProject. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

What can the Book of Ruth teach us about what it means to be a woman rooted in Christ? In this episode, I’m joined by Alli Koscal, author of the Love and Loyalty Bible study and founder of Finding Havens, for a rich and beautiful conversation about biblical womanhood and the timeless lessons we can learn from the book of Ruth. Together, we talk about: ✨ What Ruth teaches us about obedience, courage, and meekness ✨ Why meekness isn't weakness ✨ The strength and beauty of the Biblical feminine genius ✨ What Ruth and Naomi can teach us about friendship and loyalty ✨ Why we need intentional, in-person connection and holy friendship ✨ The importance of rooting our identity in being beloved daughters of God We also discuss how Finding Havens was born from a desire to help women slow down, connect more deeply with God and one another, and find peace in the midst of life's chaos. At the heart of this conversation is one powerful truth: our identity isn't found in our roles, circumstances, relationships, or what we accomplish, but in knowing that we are beloved daughters of God. At the end of the episode, Alli and I pray her beautiful Litany of Havens together. Connect with Alli: Instagram: @findinghavens7 Website: allikoscal.com Alli's Substack: Finding Havens Love and Loyalty Bible Study Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Maybe you've been praying, overthinking, and waiting for clarity—but you're still unsure of what to do next. In this episode, we're talking about what I call courageous, aligned action—what it looks like to pray, discern, and move forward with God even when you don't have everything figured out. We'll explore some of the deeper things that can keep us stuck, including fear, perfectionism, people-pleasing, insecurity, comparison, and the need for control. We'll also talk about the cost of staying stuck—and how, over time, we can stop dreaming and settle for a life that feels comfortable but not fully alive. You don't need to know the entire path ahead. Sometimes, you simply need enough clarity to take the next faithful step and the willingness to trust God with the outcome. If you've been feeling stuck, I hope this episode encourages you to dream again, surrender what you can't control, and take one courageous, aligned step toward the life God is calling you to live. 🤍 If you're a Catholic woman feeling called to grow in greater freedom and would like support along the way, I'd be honored to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. You can schedule a complimentary clarity call here or connect with me on Instagram @livingwholeandholy.

The Freedom of Emotional Responsibility: The Most Powerful Tool I Teach as a Catholic Life Coach What if you're not as powerless over your thoughts, emotions, circumstances, and responses as you think? As a Catholic life coach for women, emotional responsibility is one of the most powerful tools I teach. It's not about suppressing your emotions, it's about taking responsibility for what is yours to own and learning to respond with greater freedom. In this episode, we explore the difference between emotional childhood and emotional maturity, the thoughts and excuses that can keep us stuck, and how cooperating with God's grace can help us grow in freedom and virtue. Plus, stay until the end for a simple Emotional Responsibility Audit to prayerfully reflect on where God may be inviting you to grow. 🤍 If you're a Catholic woman feeling called to grow in greater freedom and would like support along the way, I'd be honored to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. You can schedule a complimentary clarity call here or connect with me on Instagram @livingwholeandholy.

What happens when you find yourself in the middle of pain and suffering with nowhere to turn but God? In this episode, Serena Waldron, a Cradle Catholic, shares her powerful story of facing a life-threatening infection during pregnancy, being surrounded by prayer, and experiencing an incredible healing. Serena and Carrie talk about the power of novenas, surrendering our suffering to God, trusting His plan when we don't understand it, and how suffering can deepen our faith. They also discuss Serena's Catholic faith, the dangers of New Age practices, the power of the saints, and what it means to truly live whole and holy. If you're feeling hopeless or facing something that seems impossible, Serena's story is a beautiful reminder: God hears our prayers, God is with us in our suffering, and nothing is impossible for Him. Connect with Serena: Follow Serena on Instagram @serenawaldron Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

Out of Alignment: The Hidden Cost to Your Mind, Body & Spirit What happens when we’re living out of alignment with God’s purpose for our live, and what might it be costing us? In this episode, I’m joined by Becky Ubelhor a registered nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and faith-rooted holistic health coach. Becky shares her personal journey from working in conventional healthcare into holistic, root-cause healing and how God used her own struggles to lead her toward deeper surrender, healing, purpose, and authentic alignment. We talk about the connection between mind, body, and spirit, the impact of stress and busyness, setting boundaries without guilt, identity in Christ, and pursuing health without making wellness an idol. We also explore what it looks like to slow down, listen to God, follow the joy, and discern whether the things we’re saying “yes” to are truly aligned with His purpose for our lives. Becky closes the episode with a beautiful prayer reminding women that they are loved, worthy, and created with purpose. Connect with Becky: Instagram: @beckybynature Website: BeckyByNature.com Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie Resources mentioned: Redeeming Your Time, by Jordan Raynor

What a full-circle moment! Almost two years ago, I shared my conversion story with my husband on Eddie Trask’s podcast, Catholic Recon (Testimonies of Reverts and Converts). That experience helped inspire me to start The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, and now I had the joy of welcoming Eddie onto my show to share his own incredible reversion story. Eddie was raised Catholic, walked away from the Church, and spent years searching for God in Protestant and non-denominational churches. But as he began asking deeper questions about Scripture, authority, and the history of Christianity, his search ultimately led him back to the Catholic Church. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about: • What led Eddie away from the Catholic faith • His journey through Protestantism and back to Catholicism • The question that changed everything: “By what authority?” • Why the Eucharist is truly Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity, not merely a symbol • The role of confession, repentance, and healing • How his family discovered the beauty of Mary and the saints • Why true freedom isn't the absence of rules, but freedom in Christ • The fruits of returning to the sacraments and living the Catholic faith Eddie's story is a beautiful reminder that God never stops pursuing us, even when we run from Him. Connect with Eddie: Catholic Recon Podcast on You Tube on Apple Podcasts on Spotify Carrie and her husband's conversion story on Catholic Recon Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie Resources Mentioned: Mother of Life- Our Lady of Guadalupe painting Eddie's video documentary: Luther vs. More: Who Won the Argument?

What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn't your circumstances, but the lies you've unknowingly believed about yourself? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Fr. Jason Brooks, priest, Encounter School of Ministry graduate, and founder of the Regnum Christi Detroit Healing Ministry, to explore how false beliefs shape our lives and how Jesus wants to heal them. Together we discuss:  ✨ Why renewing your mind is essential to spiritual transformation  ✨ The subtle lies the enemy wants every Christian to believe  ✨ How childhood experiences often shape false identities  ✨ The difference between guilt and shame—and why it matters  ✨ Why people-pleasing is often rooted in fear rather than virtue  ✨ How to identify and renounce lies using prayer  ✨ The truth about your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God  ✨ Mary's example of receiving God's love and walking in truth  ✨ Practical prayers you can begin praying today Fr. Jason also shares his own healing journey, how Encounter School transformed his priesthood, and closes our conversation with a beautiful prayer asking the Holy Spirit to reveal the lies that keep us from living in freedom.  Connect with Fr. Jason Brooks: Instagram: @fr.jasonbrooks Podcast: Give 'em Heaven Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie Other resources mentioned: Regnum Christi Detroit Encounter School of Ministry

Many Christians believe yoga is simply stretching or exercise—but is that the whole story? In today's episode, I'm joined by Linda Carl, author of Yoga Unveiled, former yoga instructor, and faithful Catholic, for an eye-opening conversation about yoga's spiritual roots and why it isn't compatible with the Christian faith. As someone who spent years immersed in yoga, Reiki, eastern meditation, and New Age spirituality before encountering Jesus Christ, this conversation was especially meaningful to me. Linda and I share parts of our own journeys, discuss what ultimately led us away from these practices, and explain why true peace is found in Christ alone. Whether you've practiced yoga yourself, have loved ones who do, or have simply wondered what the Catholic Church teaches, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. In this episode we discuss:  Linda's journey from "sacramentalized but not catechized" Catholic to passionate disciple of Christ  Why yoga is much more than physical exercise  The Hindu roots of yoga and the true meaning behind many common poses, chants, and practices  The spiritual dangers of Reiki, chakras, Kundalini yoga, and other New Age practices  Why so many Christians unknowingly mix their faith with New Age spirituality  How Jesus offers a peace the world can never give  Practical steps for anyone who wants to leave yoga or New Age practices behind  The beauty of the sacraments, confession, prayer, and authentic Christian healing If this episode encourages you, please consider sharing it with someone who may benefit from hearing it. Resources Mentioned: Yoga Unveiled by Linda Carl- Purchase the book on Sophia Press or Amazon USCCB document on Reiki Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the Water of Life (Vatican document on the New Age) Connect with Linda: Follow Linda on Instagram @yogaunveiled About Linda Carl Linda Carl is the author of Yoga Unveiled. After spending more than twenty years immersed in yoga—including becoming a certified yoga instructor—God led her to discover the spiritual roots of yoga and ultimately back to the fullness of the Catholic faith. Today she serves her parish and Catholic organizations while helping others discern the spiritual dangers of yoga and New Age practices and embrace the peace found only in Jesus Christ. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy

From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 3: Breaking Free From People Pleasing Welcome to the final episode of this 3-part series on breaking free from people-pleasing and learning to live for the approval of God instead of the approval of man. Over the past two episodes, we've uncovered what people-pleasing is and explored its spiritual roots. Today, we're taking the next step: learning how to walk in the freedom Christ has for you. In this episode, we'll talk about practical, faith-filled ways to renew your mind, root your identity in Christ, set healthy boundaries with love, and begin living with the peace that comes from seeking God's approval above all else. In this episode, you'll learn: 🤍 Five practical steps to overcome people-pleasing 🤍 How to root your day in prayer and set you identity in Christ first 🤍 Why prayer, virtue, the sacraments, and Scripture are essential for lasting freedom 🤍 Simple ways to renew your mind with God's truth My prayer is that this series reminds you that you were never created to live under the weight of everyone else's expectations. You were created to know Christ, trust Him, and live the beautiful life He has prepared for you. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 2: The Spiritual Roots of People Pleasing Welcome to Part 2 of this special 3-part series on breaking free from people-pleasing and learning to live for the approval of God instead of the approval of others. In Part 1, we uncovered what people-pleasing is and why it disguises itself as a counterfeit virtue. Now we're asking a deeper question: Why does people-pleasing have such a grip on our hearts? In this episode, we uncover the spiritual roots of people-pleasing by looking at Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints. Together, we'll discover why this struggle isn't simply a personality trait or bad habit—it's a matter of misplaced identity, disordered love, and forgetting whose approval matters most. In this episode, you'll discover: 🤍 How people-pleasing traces all the way back to the Garden of Eden 🤍 What Scripture teaches about the fear of man and the freedom that comes from fearing God above all else 🤍 What we can learn from Adam and Eve, St. Peter, Pontius Pilate, and Our Blessed Mother 🤍 How pride and distrust of God quietly fuel people-pleasing 🤍 Why seeking the approval of others can never satisfy the deepest longing of your heart 🤍 How rooting your identity in Christ changes everything 🤍 Why authentic freedom begins when God's opinion matters more than anyone else's As we close this episode, I invite you to pray the Litany of Humility, asking Jesus to free your heart from the need for human approval and deepen your trust in His love. 📖 Scripture for this Episode "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." — Proverbs 29:25 🙏 Anti-people pleasing saints to ask for intercession: St. Teresa of AvilaSt. Catherine of SienaSt. Joan of ArcOur Lady of GuadalupeComing up next week... In Part 3, we'll move from understanding to transformation. I'll share practical Catholic coaching tools to help you renew your mind, establish healthy boundaries, overcome people-pleasing for good, and begin living confidently from your identity as God's beloved daughter. Books and Prayers Mentioned: Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis De Sales The Litany of Humility Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

New Podcast Series:  From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 1: The Counterfeit Virtue I'm so excited to welcome you to this brand-new 3-part series about one of the biggest struggles I see in Catholic women—and one I personally had to overcome myself. Over the next three episodes, we'll explore how to stop living for the approval of others and start living for God. Most women have never been told that people-pleasing is more than an unhealthy habit. It's often praised as kindness, selflessness, or simply "being a good person." But when our desire for the approval of others becomes greater than our desire to please God, it quietly steals our peace, our identity, and our freedom. Throughout this series, we'll uncover the lies behind people-pleasing, examine what Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about it, and discover how to root our identity in Christ so we can live whole, holy, and free. 🤍 In Part 1, you'll learn: • What people-pleasing actually is—and what it isn't • Why it often disguises itself as kindness, humility, and charity • The hidden emotional and spiritual costs of living for the approval of others • The four false identities people-pleasing creates • Practical, everyday examples of how it shows up in work, marriage, parenting, friendships, faith, and decision-making • A simple homework exercise to help you begin recognizing these patterns in your own life This episode isn't about guilt or shame. It's about awareness. Because awareness isn't condemnation—it's the beginning of freedom. 📖 Scripture for the Series "Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10 🙏 Saints to Ask for Intercession St. Teresa of AvilaSt. Catherine of SienaSt. Joan of Arc➡️ Coming Next: Part 2 Where did people-pleasing come from? Why does it have such a grip on our hearts? And what do Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about breaking free? In Part 2, we'll explore the biblical and spiritual roots of people-pleasing and begin replacing lies with God's truth. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

What if the calling God has placed on your heart isn't revealed all at once—but grows through each faithful "yes"? In this week's episode, I sit down with Kristin Bryant, founder of Novena Cards, to share her incredible journey of returning to the Catholic faith and discovering the mission God had been preparing her for all along. From working as a dental hygienist to creating greeting cards, discerning religious life, and unexpectedly losing her job during the pandemic, Kristin reflects on how every season—even the ones that didn't seem connected—became part of God's greater plan. Our conversation is a beautiful reminder that God rarely asks us to have everything figured out. Instead, He simply invites us to trust Him with the next step. As we continue saying "yes," He faithfully shapes our hearts, reveals our purpose, and grows the calling He has placed within us. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Kristin's journey back to the Catholic Church and how the Eucharist changed everything ✨ Learning to discern God's voice through prayer and the spirituality of St. Ignatius ✨ Why courage often comes before clarity ✨ How God uses every season—even the unexpected ones—to prepare us for our vocation ✨ The story behind Novena Cards and how one simple idea became a ministry that encourages thousands in prayer ✨ The beauty and power of praying novenas for ourselves and others If you've been wondering whether God is calling you to something more, or you're navigating a season of discernment, this episode is a gentle encouragement to trust that He is already at work. You don't need to know the entire path—you only need the grace to say "yes" to the next step. Because God grows a calling one faithful "yes" at a time. Resources Mentioned: The Real Presence by Saint Peter Julian Eymard (Meditations on the Eucharist) Connect Kristin: Follow Kristin on Instagram: @novenacards Novena Cards Website: novenacards.com Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie