Delay and Pray

What if your hunger is lying to you? Many people assume every urge to eat is physical hunger, but often it's something else entirely. Stress, boredom, fatigue, loneliness, and even procrastination can masquerade as hunger and keep us stuck in cycles of overeating. In this episode, Beth shares how to distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger using The Hunger Scale. You'll learn how t...

The 4th of July doesn't have to derail your health goals. If you've ever felt torn between enjoying holiday celebrations and staying faithful to your fasting routine, this episode will show you a better way. Learn how to celebrate with family and friends without guilt, regret, or the feeling that you've fallen "off the wagon." In this episode, Beth explains the concept of metabolic flexibility wit...

For decades, Diet Coke has been promoted as the guilt-free alternative to regular soda, but what if that familiar can is doing more harm than good? If you've ever struggled with cravings, overeating, stubborn weight loss, or feeling attached to certain foods and drinks, this episode may change the way you think about diet soda and artificial sweeteners. In this episode, I share my personal experie...

A daughter's wedding may be one of life's happiest occasions, so why do so many mothers experience unexpected sadness after it's over? In this heartfelt episode, Beth opens up about the emotional journey she experienced following her youngest daughter's wedding and the surprising mix of gratitude, joy, grief, and reflection that followed. If you've ever struggled with the emotions that accompany m...

What if the comfort you've been seeking in food can only be found in Christ? In this deeply moving episode, Beth sits down with three women whose lives were forever changed by the loss of their husbands. Their stories of grief, emotional eating, faith, and healing will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to carry pain alone. Christine Canino, Amy Blakely, and Shirley Lokar share how spiritual...

What if slow was actually the way God intended healing to happen? In this powerful replay episode, Beth Bubik sits down with Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss spiritual fasting, food freedom, and why lasting transformation cannot be rushed. If you’ve ever struggled with dieting, emotional eating, shame, or fear of failure, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply Catholic perspective on hea...

What if fasting was meant to lead you into joy instead of restriction? In this beautiful replay episode, Beth Bubik sits down with Fr. Richard Conlin to discuss the Feast of Corpus Christi, Eucharistic devotion, and how the rhythms of fasting and feasting can transform your spiritual life. As Catholics prepare for the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this conversation offers a deep...

A wedding reception may look like a party on the surface - but underneath it is something deeply sacred. In this emotional and joy-filled episode, Beth shares the beauty behind celebrating marriage as a covenant before God and why Catholics should never lose the art of feasting over what is holy. If you’ve ever wondered why weddings matter so much, this episode will remind you that joy and reveren...

Marriage was never meant to be ordinary—it was designed by God to reflect Heaven itself. In this powerful episode of The Delay and Pray Podcast, Beth shares personal reflections while preparing for her daughter’s Catholic wedding and dives deeply into the spiritual meaning behind the Wedding Feast at Cana. If you’ve ever struggled to understand why marriage matters so much in the Catholic faith, t...

What does a full day of living your Catholic faith actually look like? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of filming with EWTN for Living the Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar , where every part of the day—from sunrise to evening—was centered on faith, discipline, and purpose. This is not theory—it’s real life. We walk through a full day of filming, including prayer, Mass, family life, f...

What if your desire for alcohol could simply vanish—completely and unexpectedly—through the grace of God? In this deeply moving episode, Beth and her guest Betsey share their firsthand experiences of a powerful transformation that neither of them could have achieved on their own. If you’ve ever struggled with habits that feel impossible to break, this conversation will open your eyes to what God c...

What happens when women stop chasing quick fixes and finally commit to doing the work with God at the center? In this episode, you’ll hear real stories from two women who chose a different path—and found lasting freedom. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent or wondered what real transformation looks like, this conversation will give you a clear and hopeful perspective. Beth is joined by Ter...

Sugar doesn’t just affect your body—it creates chaos in your mind and your soul. If you’ve ever struggled to stop eating sweets even when you know better, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on beneath the surface. You’ll begin to see that this isn’t just about discipline—it’s about understanding the deeper forces at play. In this episode, we explore the biological impact of su...

Easter isn’t just a day—it’s a season, but most women miss it completely. After Lent, it’s easy to slip back into old patterns and mistake overindulgence for celebration. If you’ve ever struggled to hold onto the discipline you built during fasting, this episode will show you a better way. In this episode, we talk about how to feast as a Catholic woman—rooted in moderation, intention, and devotion...

Holy Week changes everything—if you’re willing to enter into it. In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, we walk alongside Christ through His Passion while reflecting on our own struggles with weakness, shame, and the desire for healing. If you’ve ever felt like Peter—falling, doubting, and trying again—this message will meet you exactly where you are. We explore the power of spiritual f...

What happens when fasting becomes an offering to God instead of just another weight-loss strategy? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Delay and Pray client Julie Balmer , whose story of transformation will inspire you deeply. After struggling with weight for over forty years, Julie discovered that combining fasting with prayer could change not only her body, but her entire spiritual life. J...

Struggling with prayer and fasting during Lent can feel discouraging—but what if that struggle is actually part of the healing process? In this episode of The Delay and Pray Podcast, Beth Bubik reminds listeners that the Christian life was never meant to be easy and that our true hope is always found in Jesus Christ. If your Lent has included failure, impatience, or frustration, this conversation...

Almsgiving is often the forgotten pillar of Lent, quietly sitting behind prayer and fasting while we focus on sacrifice and spiritual discipline. Yet generosity is one of the most powerful ways we grow in holiness during this sacred season. In this episode, Beth explores the uncomfortable but beautiful call to give more of our time, talent, and treasure during Lent. We talk about how almsgiving wo...

What if prayer—not food—became the hinge of your day? In this episode, we dive into why prayer is the foundation of Spiritual Fasting and the first pillar of Lent. If you’ve ever struggled with consistency in prayer or discipline in fasting, this conversation will reframe how you approach both. We explore the Catechism’s definition of prayer, the power of the Liturgy of the Hours, the role of rout...

What if the desire to drink simply disappeared? In this powerful and personal episode, I share the miracle that happened on New Year’s Day after four years of fasting from alcohol on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you have ever struggled with over drinking or breaking a habit during Lent, this conversation will meet you with hope and clarity. We discuss Friday night cravings, how alcohol affects the b...

The ashes may be gone, but the decision to take Lent seriously begins now. In a world filled with confusion and spiritual fatigue, this episode calls Catholics to move beyond minimum observance and step into real spiritual discipline. If you’ve ever sensed that Lent should be more than giving up chocolate, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, we discuss why fasting...

Lent isn’t meant to be comfortable - it’s meant to be transformational. In this episode, I invite you to rethink Lent as a holy adventure, not a box to check or a season to endure. When we approach Lent with intention, fasting, and trust in God’s grace, it becomes one of the most powerful seasons of growth in the Christian life. We explore why fasting matters, how planning for Lent changes everyth...

Hard situations don’t ruin us - avoiding them does. In this powerful episode of the Delay and Pray Podcast, you’ll hear a real coaching session that shows how clarity, faith, and disciplined thinking can transform even the most emotionally charged circumstances. This is not theory; it’s lived experience rooted in Catholic truth. In this episode, Beth coaches a client through a difficult work situa...

An unlikely football championship stirred something far deeper than sports emotion - and it has everything to do with fasting, faith, and obedience to God. In this episode, I share how Indiana University’s miraculous football season became a powerful lens for understanding spiritual discipline and God’s supernatural timing. If you’re working hard with little visible fruit, this episode will encour...

Epiphany is the Church’s doorway into the new year - a feast that turns Christmas from a celebration into a mission. In this episode, we reflect on Christ revealed to the nations, the journey of the Wise Men, and how January invites us to respond with intention, sacrifice, and love refined by prayer. Beth explores how Epiphany reveals Jesus as Lord for all people and asks how we will respond now t...