Hearts+Minds

Nine years ago Maria Kilcommins was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. In today’s episode Maria tells us about her personal journey and that of her 4 kids and husband. Amongst other things she tells us about: - Her search for answers - How as a family they journeyed together - As a natural pessimist how she became an optimist. - Her journey from not needing faith to someone who found acceptance and pe...

In this episode we talk about the Catholic Church and how we can see it for what it is. We explore topics such as: Why the Church is family Why we are Church Why saints are important How can we be Church today. Resources: - Scott Hahn Conversion Story - Bishop Barron on the Myths about the Catholic Church - Religion and the Opening Up of the Mind | Bishop Robert Barron | Talks at Google, - Bishop...

This pandemic means that we are all forced to live day-to-day. It's not possible to plan ahead or look forward to much. This can cause quite a bit of stress and anxiety in our lives. At the same time, it can also be a moment to recalibrate and reflect. In this episode, we discuss hope, faith and the positive consequences of living in the present moment.     ------------ Hearts + Minds Officia...

In this episode we discuss the practical application of Opus Dei in every day lives. We talk about:  The joy of living the Catholic faith Not putting God in brackets but encountering Him in our normal circumstances of everyday life.  The constancy and support of faith formation and spiritual guidance.  The reality of our sanctity.  Resources Scott Hahn, Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace: My Spiri...

Each of us has an emotional bank which can get depleted. We feel loved when others understand our love language and hurt when someone does not.  In today's interview we will be talking to Jennifer Kehoe, a mother of 6 and a frequent speaker on the topic of Communication.  In today's episode she discusses the 5 love languages. They are simple tools everyone can use. Learn which love langu...

The idea that you can find God in the boardroom, in your kitchen and at your workstation is still a surprise to many people. This was the message St Josemaría brought to light when he founded Opus Dei. In this episode we will be discussing the origins of Opus Dei. What gap did it come to fill in the lives of many men and women. What are the key ideas it promotes that have helped many people to flo...

Dedicating time to one’s beauty routine can seem like a luxury for many women. In today’s podcast we will be talking to our guest Anne Nixon, a beauty therapist based in Dublin. We explore the idea that beauty is not a luxury but a necessity. Looking well not only helps our own self-confidence but also impacts on how we show up for others. We discuss cosmetic surgery and what a minimal beauty rout...

When you struggle with the unbelief of friends and family, it can be hard to maintain your own conviction and help those around you. In this episode, we discuss the roots causes of unbelief in our society, the steps that can be taken to help someone who doesn't believe and the certainty of knowing that our love for them is key to helping them along the way to discovering God's love. Reso...

Amazingly enough, cheerfulness is not a state of being but a virtue. And being a virtue, you can aim for it like any other habit. But how does that play out when faced with diffcult circumstances?  In this episode, we talk about cheerfulness and how you can grow and develop this virtue even if being light-hearted and upbeat doesn't come naturally to you.  ------------ Hearts + Minds Official...

What are good habits and do they really contribute to a happier life? Aristotle famously said: a person "is happy who lives in accordance with complete virtue" .  Virtue is a dominant disposition based on habit.  In this podcast, we open up the discussion about habit building, virtue and how it leads to a happier life. It is the first of two parts. In the following podcast, we will drill...

Personal prayer can seem hard if we have never done it intentionally. But if we commit to it on a regular basis, the benefits of personal prayer in our lives far outweighs the initial uncertainty of doing it with regularity. In this podcast, we talk about what is personal prayer, how to do it, and why it helps. Whether you are a person who is beginning on your faith journey or someone who is famil...

Do you ever find yourself wanting to change something about yourself but you just don't know how. There are things we can only see when we slow down. But even when we see what we need to change we lack the motivation to do anything about it. We can get the umph to change from a healthier spiritual life.  This week we are looking at the topic of being intentional about your spiritual life. Thi...

Belief what is it?  We will look at belief as a journey each person has to make and a relationship.  We will attempt to explore whether belief is a single experience or a process?   Belief challenges us and is comfortable in uncomfortable spaces.  Part of our journey in belief involves facing one’s doubts, finding answers, not being afraid of the effort to understand as adults. Belief brings with...

We all want inner peace and particularly during this time of Covid 19, it might seem even harder to find. In our first episode of Hearts and Minds we discuss what is inner peace, how to find it among the hustle and bustle of daily life.  ------------ Hearts + Minds Official website - hearts-minds.ie IG - @heartsandmindsire FB - Hearts+Minds | Facebook Email: hello@hearts-minds.ie Hearts+Minds even...