Thriving in the Space Between

What if the fears keeping you stuck aren't facts... but stories your mind has been rehearsing?  In this episode, Meghan shares a powerful perspective on fear and offers practical tools to break free from anxious thinking and return to the present moment with God.  In this mini episode, you'll discover:  - Why fear often feels true - even when it isn't  - The powerful question that c...

What does it really mean to be a woman in today's world?  In this conversation with Dr. Carrie Gress , we explore how modern culture has shaped the way women see themselves—and why so many women feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled despite achieving everything they were told would make them happy.  We unpack what it means to reclaim authentic femininity —not through stereotypes or ri...

What do you do when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would? Whether you're navigating a move, a career change, a new relationship, an engagement, marriage, or simply another unexpected twist in your story, transitions can be both beautiful and deeply challenging . In this conversation, Maria and Megan explore the grief, uncertainty, hope, and growth that often accompany life's tr...

What if someone reminded you of everything you're doing right—not because you've arrived, but because you're faithfully showing up? This episode is a love letter to the single and dating woman navigating the space between longing and trust. Whether you're celebrating friends while carrying your own ache, saying yes to vulnerable conversations, learning healthy discernment, or s...

In this bonus episode of Thriving in the Space Between , Maria interviews four women from the same TIS small group to talk about their journeys through dating, healing, hope, and friendship.  Together, they share how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion, learning to trust themselves, and finding authentic sisterhood changed the way they approach relationships and themselves. From naviga...

Have you ever felt like if you just followed the right advice, attended enough events, or prayed the right novena, you'd finally meet your future spouse? In this fiery conversation, Meghan and Maria tackle a message many single Catholic women have unknowingly absorbed: that marriage is the reward for doing everything "right."  Together, they unpack why God is not a vending machine,...

What if the thing keeping you stuck in dating isn't a lack of clarity but a fear of getting hurt? In this mini episode, Meghan explores a struggle many single women face: when healthy discernment quietly turns into self-protection. If you've ever found yourself overanalyzing, waiting for perfect peace, or avoiding vulnerability in the name of being "wise," this conversation is...

After 101 first dates and years of wondering why relationships never seemed to move forward, Becca knew something needed to change.  Through her journey in the Thriving in the Space Between program , she began to uncover patterns that were keeping her from receiving the kind of love she desired and learned to embrace a more authentic, feminine approach to dating.  In this conversation, Becca and h...

What if the life you long for is closer than you think? What if life can be good again? When Miriam first discovered coaching, she felt exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that left little room for joy, relationships, or hope.  In this powerful conversation, she shares how healing old patterns, processing emotions, and learning to trust God transformed not only her dating life, but every...

What if the healing you need has less to do with finding the “right” relationship — and more to do with becoming fully alive again?  In this deeply honest conversation, Gabby and Becca share how heartbreak, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness led them into a season of healing, surrender, and transformation.  From being ghosted and stuck in situationships to learning receptivity, trust, and peace, they...

What if the problem isn’t that you “can’t communicate”… but that your nervous system doesn’t feel safe enough to? In this mini episode, Maria unpacks the real reason hard conversations can spiral, shut down, or leave you saying things you never meant to say.  You’ll learn:  Why your brain struggles during conflict  The hidden meaning underneath criticism and shutdowns  3 practical tools to navigat...

Do men think differently about dating women in their late 30s and 40s? How much do age and fertility actually influence attraction, discernment, and long-term relationships? In the final episode of our 4-part series with the men’s panel, we tackle one of the most tender and emotionally charged topics in modern dating: age, fertility fears, and what truly draws men toward a woman.    We talk about:...

Why do men pull away in dating? What’s really happening when communication changes, interest feels unclear, or someone suddenly goes quiet? In Part 3 of our Q&A series with a men's panel , we discuss ghosting, emotional pressure, discernment, ambiguity, and the misunderstandings that often happen between men and women in modern dating.  If you've ever felt anxious when a guy suddenly...

Have you ever thought you were being obvious … but the guy never made a move? Do you wonder why men seem hesitant to approach women today, or what actually makes a woman feel approachable?    This conversation offers a window into the male dating experience and reveals the fears, confusion, and pressures many men navigate.    In Part 2 of our 4-part series , we talk about:  Simple ways women can a...

What do men actually experience in dating, and what do they wish women understood? In this 4-part series, we interview a panel of four Catholic men to answer questions from women in our private community about dating, relationships, and what it’s really like trying to pursue love in today’s culture.     In Part 1 of this series, we talk about:  Why dating is hard for men, too  The misunderstanding...

Dating feels vulnerable because it is vulnerable.  And in today’s world of mixed signals, anxiety, ghosting, fear of rejection, and endless dating “rules,” it’s easy to feel discouraged, confused, or like you’re somehow getting it wrong.  In part 2 of our “Ask a Male Therapist” conversation, Dr. Mario Sacasa answers even more of your biggest questions about modern dating.    From navigating textin...

"I Thought I Would Always Be the Single Friend."    That was the thought weighing Mialana (Mia) down when she first joined our 6-month program, Thriving in the Space Between . In this vulnerable conversation, Mia shares her journey from feeling stuck in singleness, insecurity, and isolation to discovering a new sense of confidence, hope, and identity in the Lord.  Through healing work, h...

What do men really think about attraction, commitment, trust, and relationships? And how do you navigate dating without losing yourself, shutting down, or spiraling, trying to “get it right”? In this incredibly honest and often hilarious conversation, we welcome back beloved guest Dr. Mario Sacasa for a special “Ask a Male Therapist” episode — where YOUR biggest dating and relationship questions t...

Are you making decisions from peace … or from fear? Fear doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like staying stuck, overthinking every decision, avoiding vulnerability, or settling for a life that feels smaller than the one you truly desire.    In this bonus episode, Meghan shares how fear quietly shapes the lives of so many single women and how God desires freedom, healing, and hope for...

What if dating isn’t about performing, overthinking, or getting everything “right”… but about learning how to show up with presence, confidence, and authenticity ? If dating has ever felt stressful, confusing, or discouraging, this conversation will help you breathe again—and show you a simpler, more authentic way forward.    In part 2 of our conversation, Claire shares practical, grounded wisdom...

Do you ever feel awkward in social situations… or unsure how to show up with confidence?  Have you wondered how to stand out in dating without trying to be someone you’re not? In a world that’s lost the art of presence and connection, this episode will show you a different way. In part 1 of our conversation with Claire Couche , founder of Finding Philothea , we explore how true etiquette flows fro...

Do you ever feel like you’re “too late,” “not enough,” or somehow missed your chance at love?  Have you caught yourself believing that your worth is tied to age, appearance, or being chosen?    In this heartfelt conversation, we call out the cultural and internal narratives that are keeping women stuck, discouraged, and disconnected from their true identity.  We dive into:  • The lie that youth eq...

In a world full of noise, notifications, and endless distractions, it’s easy to drift through life on autopilot.  In this episode, Marie Hanson shares how a life-changing experience led her to rethink how she spends her time, attention, and energy. We talk about: • Why so many of us live on autopilot • The deeper emotional reasons behind our distractions • How constant noise makes it harder to hea...

Waiting for love can feel like one of the most painful and confusing seasons of life, especially when you feel like you’ve “done everything right” but nothing has happened. In this hope-filled conversation, Brendan McCauley joins us again to talk about dating, vocation, and the deep ache of waiting for marriage—and how to remain open, hopeful, and joyful even when the answers you long for haven’t...

Do you believe the Church’s teachings about sexuality… but struggle to actually live them? Have you ever felt trapped between wanting to follow God and feeling pulled back into the same habits, shame, or confusion? In part 1 of our conversation with Brendan McCauley, he shares how the message of Theology of the Body transformed his own life—and why understanding our identity, our bodies, and our d...