Thriving in the Space Between

Have you ever wondered why certain relationship struggles keep repeating, even when you’re trying so hard to do things differently?  In this episode, we welcome Sr. Mary Stephen , founder of Restorative Catholic , to explore how somatic work can support trauma healing and help us reconnect with our bodies through the lens of our Catholic faith.  Discover: How your nervous system affects the way yo...

What does it really mean to love someone sacrificially? And what do men and women uniquely bring to a romantic relationship? In our final episode with the Men’s Panel , hear their perspectives on:  mutual sacrifice in dating and marriage,  why selflessness must go both ways, and  what makes romantic relationships different from friendships.  They also reveal something many women may not realize: t...

Does your relationship history matter to men? And what do men really find attractive in how a woman dresses? In Part 3 of our 4-part series with the Men's Panel, they share honest perspectives on dating, attraction, modesty, and what they look for in a potential partner.  Discover why:  a woman’s relationship history may matter less than her willingness to learn and grow,  how men interpret p...

Does your career support the future you hope to build, or is it pulling you away from what you truly desire? In Part 2 of our 4-part series , we invite the men to share their honest perspectives on women's careers, marriage, and the qualities they value in a future wife.  Discover why:  a job title matters less than shared priorities,  how faith can guide decisions about work and family, and ...

What are men really thinking about dating, communication, and commitment? In Part 1 of this 4-part series , we bring back our men's panel to answer the questions women want answered honestly.  Hear their perspectives on repairing hurt in a relationship, asking meaningful questions on a first date, navigating communication with an ex, and knowing when to ask for clarity about exclusivity or a...

Has being the strong one become a way of hiding how much you’re really carrying?  In this mini episode, Meghan invites you to explore the exhaustion of always being capable, dependable, and busy while struggling to let others care for you.  Discover how to stop hiding behind productivity, allow yourself to be truly known, and rest in the truth that God delights in you for who you are—not for what...

Maybe the answer to your struggles with food and body image isn’t another diet, stricter food rules, or more willpower ... but learning to care for yourself with God’s help ? In this episode, we welcome Denise Jelinek , Catholic weight loss coach and host of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit , to discuss healing your relationship with food, breaking free from emotional eating, and finding peace wit...

Must everything we listen to, read, or learn align perfectly with our Catholic faith to have value?  In a culture quick to cancel voices we disagree with, how can we recognize truth without compromising what we believe? In this episode, we explore the virtue of prudence and how to discern what is true, good, and worth receiving ... even when we don’t agree with everything someone says .   Drawing...

Could it be that the symptoms you’ve spent years fighting are not signs that your body has betrayed you, but invitations to listen, understand, and care for the body God gave you? Caitlin Estes , certified fertility care practitioner and author of Woven Well , joins us for an empowering conversation about women’s reproductive health, cycle tracking, fertility awareness, and the dignity of every wo...

Have you ever considered that your menstrual cycle isn’t a burden to endure, but a gift that reveals something beautiful about how God created you? In this episode, Clare joins us to explore the connection between Theology of the Body, women’s health, and the spiritual significance of our cycles.  Clare shares her personal journey with endometriosis, PCOS, and the search for answers, along with ho...

Have you prayed for marriage, hoped for love, and put yourself out there again and again ... but you’re starting to wonder how much longer your heart can keep doing this? Katie Klee joins us for an honest conversation about the gritty reality of singleness, heartbreak, unanswered prayers, and learning to trust that God is good even when His plan looks nothing like the one you imagined.  We talk ab...

What if you stopped treating your current living situation like a waiting room for the life you really want? In this mini episode, Maria and Meghan talk honestly about the complicated emotions and decisions that can come with living alone, having roommates, living with family, renting, or buying a home while single.  They explore the stories we attach to where we live, the grief that can come with...

What do you do when you deeply desire marriage, but your prayers haven’t been answered yet? In this beautiful conversation, Beth Davis shares honestly about her own journey of longing, disappointment, wrestling with God, and learning to trust Him more deeply.  We explore what it really means to:  develop intimacy with Jesus,  bring your unmet desires and even your anger to Him,  surrender without...

What if you’re feeling depleted not because you need to do more, but because you need to rest differently? In this mini episode, Maria explores why rest, play, and time in nature are essential to our physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual well-being.  She breaks down different kinds of rest and offers a simple question to help you recognize what you actually need: What kind of tire...

What do you do when you’ve been single for a long time, dating feels exhausting, or fear says you’ll never find the relationship you desire? In this Q&A episode, Mary, Maria, and Meghan tackle some of the most vulnerable questions from women navigating singleness and dating.  From holding onto hope in your 30s and 40s to avoiding over-functioning in relationships, navigating body image and vul...

What if chemistry isn’t enough to tell you whether someone is truly right for you? In Part 2 of our conversation with Alison Armstrong , we dive into boundaries, honest communication, attraction, discernment, and what to look for when you’re dating.  You’ll learn why expressing your needs early matters, how to recognize whether you and a potential partner are headed in the same direction, and why...

What if some of the biggest challenges between men and women aren’t about bad intentions—but about instincts, patterns, and the ways we’ve learned to relate?  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Alison Armstrong —who has spent more than 30 years studying men and relationships—shares eye-opening insights into emasculation, criticism, conflict, appreciation, complementary strengths, and why hea...

What if your life isn’t on hold while you wait for marriage? In this mini episode, Meghan invites single women to stop treating their current relationships as placeholders or preparation for “real life.”  The people God has placed in your life today are opportunities for real love, intimacy, growth, forgiveness, communication, boundaries, and connection—right now. You’ll be encouraged to reflect o...

Are you staying in a dating relationship because you're afraid that if you walk away, there won't be anyone else? Or struggling to speak up when a man's words, choices, or values cross a line? In this episode, Maria and Megan talk honestly about self-worth, boundaries, non-negotiables, and the fear of scarcity in dating.  You'll be encouraged to recognize that you don't ha...

What if the man you’re dating doesn’t have everything figured out yet ... but he is growing? In this conversation, Chris Chapman brings decades of experience as a husband, father, teacher, and Catholic man to the often-confusing questions surrounding dating, masculinity, and relationships.  Chris shares what women should actually look for in a man while offering a refreshing perspective on why we...

What if the reactions, fears, and relationship patterns you struggle with today are connected to parts of your story that were never fully healed? In this powerful conversation, Brya Hanan unpacks inner child work, IFS/parts work, and somatic healing through a deeply Catholic lens.  She explains: why our bodies can hold memories and emotions that our minds have pushed aside,  how old wounds can sh...

Have you ever wondered about the story behind one of the voices of Thriving in the Space Between ?  In this episode, Meghan turns the tables and interviews Maria Spears Mumaugh, uncovering the experiences that shaped her heart for coaching and ministry.   From growing up with five brothers to navigating a long season of singleness, embracing God's unexpected timing, and finding joy in marriag...

What if preparing for marriage has less to do with finding the right person—and more to do with becoming someone who loves well today? What if the life you're longing for begins with how you choose to love today? In this episode, Ester Brooks shares how discovering Christ later in life transformed her understanding of love, marriage, forgiveness, and authentic femininity.   Together, we explo...

This week, we go behind the scenes with Maria interviewing Meghan, so you can get to know us better. From friendships and dating to entrepreneurship, suffering, singleness, faith, and learning to trust God through unexpected seasons, Meghan shares the experiences that have shaped who she is today. You'll hear honest stories about navigating a diagnosis, embracing vulnerability, finding joy in...

If dating has left you discouraged, overwhelmed, or wondering if you'll ever meet the right person, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective.  Professional Catholic matchmaker Madigan shares what she's learned from matching hundreds of singles, revealing:  why shared values matter more than perfect checklists,  how fear and unrealistic expectations can keep us stuck, and  what t...