A Thriving Catholic Podcast

#040 - Mental health is something that we talk about a lot on this show and it's a critical aspect of your overall health that really can’t be ignored.  And while there are a lot of lifestyle changes that I think anyone can focus on that will make a huge positive impact on their mental health–things like getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol and sugar, getting movement, proper nutrition, a d...

#039 - Are you or someone you know struggling with drinking?  In this episode, we explore what the AA recovery process is like and how it can be a conduit for God's grace.   Catholic author Maria Riley joins me to share her story of hope and healing as she went through the AA process--and what incredible freedom and joy she has found on the other side of her addiction.  Some highlights of our...

Join Mission-Driven Peak Performance here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/mdpp In this episode, I do something a little bit different...and I'm the one getting interviewed on the show! The wonderful Joann Gillis (who is an amazing podcast producer and Virtual Assistant) comes on the show to interview me about Mission-Driven Peak Performance As a member of the first cohort of MDPP, Joann br...

#038 - What do you think of when you hear the word "order"?  Do you think of a clean house?  A well-ordered schedule or a "tidy" calendar? What if it's both?  We know that God is a God of order--and in this episode, I sit down with professional organizer Darlene Illig to talk about both internal and external order. You might not think that God cares very much about how wel...

If you're an entrepreneur (or any kind of high achiever) chances are high that you've reached "burnout" at some point.  But what do we even mean when we talk about "burnout"? And is this an inevitable price to pay if you want to achieve at the highest level in your business or in your life?  In this episode, I'm joined by stress and burnout coach Anna Zschuppe as...

Get your Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's Roadmap here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/roadmap In this episode, I outline the "formula" that Catholic entrepreneurs can follow to achieve peak performance.  This is the exact formula that I share in The Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's Roadmap , as well as the methodology that I apply in my group coaching program, Mission-Drive...

#037 - In this episode, I share an interview that I did with the lovely ladies at The Deliberate Day Podcast. The topic was "Depression in Motherhood", but the conversation took a lot of different directions and I think it will be helpful for every mother out there--whether you're dealing with depression or not.  In this episode, I share my own story about depression and the tactics...

#036 - If you've ever been curious about spiritual direction, or if you've ever wondered if you're actually making any progress in your spiritual life, then this episode is for you!  I sat down with certified spiritual director Deanna Bartalini to discuss spiritual direction and progress in the spiritual life.  We talked about:  What spiritual direction is and what a spiritual direc...

Get your Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's Roadmap here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/roadmap This is the third episode in a special series for Catholic Entrepreneurs. In this episode, I outline the exact step-by-step roadmap for how you can truly thrive in body, mind, and soul while building your capacity for excellence. You can get a nice, printable copy of this roadmap in The Thriving...

#035 - Are you a caregiver?   If so, the chances are pretty good that at some point, you've reached burnout!  It's not easy to pour yourself into caring for others, but there is definitely a way to manage the demands that being a caregiver places on you AND take good care of yourself.   In this episode, I interview Nicole Haugen who is a nurse as well as a Catholic Life Coach.   She shar...

#034 - In this episode, I’m joined by Melayna Alicea, who is a fellow work-from-home entrepreneur, writer, editor, and health coach.  We talk about anxiety: its origins, the need for discernment when it comes to managing anxiety, and even the role our hormones play in how we experience anxiety.  Anxiety has many origins: psychological, physiological, circumstantial, and spiritual. We talk about al...

Get your Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's Roadmap here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/roadmap This is the second episode in a special series for Catholic Entrepreneurs. In this episode, I read "The Manifesto" for thriving Catholic entrepreneurs--and why it matters so much. You can get a nice, printable copy of this manifesto as part of The Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's R...

#033 - In this episode, I sit down with Developmental Psychologist Kaitlyn Kulda to talk about the importance of relationships when it comes to living a thriving and abundant life.   You might be surprised to learn that strong relationships are a better predictor of long-term health than just about any other factor--including things like diet, smoking, or exercise!  We talk about longevity, blue z...

Get your Thriving Catholic Entrepreneur's Roadmap here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/roadmap This is the first in a special series of episodes for Catholic Entrepreneurs!  Why did you start your business?  If you’re like most Catholic entrepreneurs that I know, you started your business because you wanted to use your gifts and talents to serve God and others.   You wanted to do something...

#032- It's time to get BRAVE. In this episode, I interview Holly McIlwain, who is the "chief cheerleader" of the Brave Woman Project, where she encourages women to do one brave thing every day. We discuss how brave action can look different based on your circumstances and how knowing yourself is the key to figuring out what your daily brave action should be. Some days, getting out o...

#030 - We all deal with stress...in fact "being stressed" is a somewhat ubiquitous lament for most people these days.  But what if stress could actually be reframed so that it isn't such a bad thing?  What if you could learn to master your stress so that it doesn't sap your energy and cause you unnecessary drama?  In this episode of the podcast, I talk with fellow Integrative N...

#029 - If you're hoping to deepen your prayer life, then you need to listen to this interview with Kylie Hein! Kylie Hein is a mindset coach living out her God-given mission to bring souls to Christ through consistent and meaningful prayer practices. She helps women who want to do it all, reduce anxiety and develop a deeper trust in God by developing and implementing a Plan of Life, unique to...

#028 - Did you know that what a woman needs to thrive is going to vary based on where she is in her menstrual cycle?  We are literally hormonally different every single day, which means that our body’s needs will vary along with our fluctuating hormones. This is just the beauty of how God has created a woman’s body to function–and just like we read in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, there really is “a tim...

#027 - You've probably heard again and again how important self-care is to our overall well-being.  But the truth is that self-care can take a lot of different forms--for instance, not everyone will feel satisfied from a bubble bath or a pedicure!  For me, personally, reading a really good book is the ultimate form of self-care.  Reading has been a part of my evening "wind-down" rou...

#026 - We often think about energy in terms of how much we can get done in a day before we crash--but have you ever thought about where your energy is coming from at a cellular level?  In today's episode, I talk with Registered Dietician and Functional Health Provider, May Tom, to talk about your body's hidden powerhouse: the mitochondria!  From what damages the mitochondria to the incre...

#025 - Are you stressed out by the sheer amount of tasks on your to-do list? Are you struggling just to keep your head above water--let alone think about what the bigger purpose of your life is or what God's plan is for you? Then you are going to love this interview with Monica Anyngo from Simplicity and Productivity Co.! Monica is the creator of the Life of Purpose Planner (save 15% with the...

#024 - In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of gut health and its impact on our overall well-being. If you want to take your gut health to the next level, I invite you to join me in Mission-Driven Peak Performance, the premier group coaching program for Catholic Entrepreneurs who want to optimize every aspect of their health so that they can perform their God-given missions even bette...

#023- One of the questions that I get asked all the time is, “Why does it matter if my health coach is Catholic?”  In today’s episode, I’m going to answer that question and explain how "getting healthy" can actually lead to sanctity.   I talk about:  The importance of identifying your deep why  What sanctity is  How we grow in holiness  Which virtues you need to grow in in order to impro...

#022 - Are you looking for a self-care practice that truly nourishes you both spiritually and emotionally? Or do you ever find yourself distracted or disconnected during your prayer time?  You might be interested in trying your hand at prayer journaling!  In this episode I sit down with Catholic author and blogger Amy Brooks to talk about the power and graces that come from prayer journaling.  We...

#021 - For a woman, our menstrual cycle can affect our energy, mood, sleep, skin, immune system, hormones, fertility, and so many other things that are happening in our bodies.   And it’s one of the best indicators of your overall health!  But a lot of women don’t actually know that much about their cycles... In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Fertility Coach Mama Jane Snyder to talk...