Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Are you a parent of a new teenager? Are you afraid? Don’t be! This week, I’m sharing ideas for ways to survive and THRIVE through the teen years. Takeaways * Don't take your teenager's behavior personally; it is a natural stage of development. * Pray for your teens and be a source of support and encouragement. * Respect their space and set boundaries that are appropriate for their age and maturity...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.com Welcome to Girlfriends Live! To access this and all bonus content, upgrade your subscription right here: https://daniellebean.substack.com/ This is a once-a-month live call where I take your questions and we can interact about what’s really on your mind and heart. This week we had a great conversation where we...

What a joy it was to sit down with Victoria McEachern, producer of the upcoming film 'Heart of a Servant: Father Flanagan Story.' Victoria shares insights into Father Flanagan's commitment to child welfare, his courage in standing against racism, and the personal connections people have with his story. We also discuss the film's production, challenges faced during filming, and the importance of gr...

Are you a parent of a new teenager? Are you afraid? Don’t be! This week, I’m sharing ideas for ways to survive and THRIVE through the teen years. Takeaways * Don't take your teenager's behavior personally; it is a natural stage of development. * Pray for your teens and be a source of support and encouragement. * Respect their space and set boundaries that are appropriate for their age and maturity...

WHY are you not subscribed yet? Get over here! https://daniellebean.substack.com/ Cassie Everts, author of Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today’s Parents , discusses her personal experience with miscarriage and stillbirth and resources available for parents going through these losses. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the gri...

WHY have you not yet subscribed to Girlfriends? Don't miss out! Let's go! https://daniellebean.substack.com/ Are you going through a time of hard change? Whether your son is still small and starting kindergarten or your daughter is leaving home to go to college, motherhood is a series of opportunities to give thanks and let go. I’m sharing some coping strategies to get us through! Takeaways * Allo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.com This is a BONUS episode of Girlfriends for paid subscribers only. Please join us! https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Girlfriends Live! This is a once-a-month live call where I take your questions and we can interact about what’s really on your mind and heart. We had a great conversation last...

Matt and Erin Ingold are the founders of Metanoia Catholic , which offers Catholic coaching and Catholic coach training. They started the company because they saw a need for Catholic coaches who could provide guidance aligned with the teachings of the Church. They incorporate the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and the theology of the body into their coaching approach. Join us for an inspiring co...

Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is part of Week 3 for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week, our theme is the Surrender to Jesus, and I'm sharing refelctions on passages from the Surrender Novena. To get all of the content, you will need to be a full subscriber. Get signed up now: htt...

Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is part of Week 2 for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week our theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I'm sharing the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart as well as some ideas for do-able ways to practice this devotion. To get all of the content, you will...

Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is one part of the content for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week our theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I'm sharing the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart as well as some ideas for do-able ways to practice this devotion. To get all of the content,...

We all should embrace our bodies as gifts from God and focus on gratitude and self-acceptance! But that is complicated sometimes. Do you struggle sometimes to love and be grateful for your body, just the way it is? This week we acknowledge the complicated relationship women often have with their bodies and the challenges we face in a world saturated with unrealistic beauty standards. At the end of...

This is a BONUS episode of Girlfriends! One of the elements in our upcoming 21-Day Change Your Heart Challenge will be daily guided Lectio Divina —a five-minute audio guide to reading and praying with Scripture. To give you an idea of what this content will be like, I’m sharing a free introduction to lectio divina and a sample of the daily prayers. If you like this and want to access all of the ch...

In this episode, Rachel Balducci and I discuss the importance of female friendships and the changes that occur in marriage over time. We emphasize the need for intentional nurturing of married relationships outside of the demands of raising children and talk about the importance of personal growth and spirituality in maintaining a strong marriage. We discuss the need to make time for personal pray...

This week’s podcast is a little different because this was recorded in a live Zoom session where I answered your questions. In this Q&A, we discussed so many things! From raising teenagers to handling feelings of envy, from making time for daily prayer to pursuing work as a writer. I mentioned our upcoming 21-Day Change Your Heart Challenge , and you will want to make sure you have an upgraded sub...

Do you have a bad habit you want to break? Spending to much time on social media? eating junk food? Gossiping? We all struggle with these things. In fact, I begin this week’s episode with a confession of my own about Instagram. UGH! So I’m sharing ideas for ways to break a bad habit. We emphasize the importance of setting triggers, understanding the reasons behind the habit, and replacing it with...

Marie Miller , a multifaceted artist and speaker, joins me on Girlfriends to discuss her second independent release, The Way of Love . She also talks about her experience as a Catholic musician in today's culture and the challenges and joys of balancing work and family life. Marie's album is inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux, and she encourages listeners to grow in their relationship with the sai...

This week, we emphasize that procrastination is a common experience and should not be a source of guilt or self-judgment. Procrastination can cause anxiety, limit opportunities, and negatively affect relationships. To combat procrastination, I suggest doing the hard thing first, rewarding oneself for progress, holding oneself accountable, taking breaks, removing distractions, and taking action. I...

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Liz Lantigua, the founder of Good News Book Fair , a company that provides curated book fairs for schools. They discuss the importance of screening books for children, the impact of reading on a child's imagination, and ways to make reading fun during the summer. Liz shares her journey from being a news reporter to starting a book fair company and emphasiz...

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses four ways to get over oneself: stop thinking of oneself as a victim, take action, stop comparing oneself to others, and stop thinking about oneself so much. She emphasizes that these suggestions are meant to be encouraging and not meant to discourage or admonish anyone struggling right now. Bean also reminds listeners to focus on their relationship with God...

In this episode, Danielle Bean speaks with author Theoni Bell about her new children's book, Jelly Bean, A Baby's Journey to God , which addresses the sensitive topic of baby loss. Theoni shares her personal experience of losing her child and the inspiration behind the book. The conversation also covers the process of writing a picture book, the importance of resources for families dealing with ba...

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses five ways to find rest in God, including prayer and meditation, attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist, going to confession, reading scripture, and acts of service and charity.  Takeaways Finding rest in God involves prayer, meditation, attending Mass, receiving the Eucharist, going to confession, reading scripture, and acts of service and charity. Expl...

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the topic of when big kids leave the Church with her guest, Celeste Behe. They talk about the challenges and heartbreak that parents face when their adult children choose to leave the faith. Celeste shares her personal experience and how it led her to start the St. Monica Ministry, which offers support and hope to families and friends of fallen away Catholi...

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses what to do when you feel overwhelmed. She shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and offers practical advice on how to handle it. Her four main suggestions are: give yourself a break, ask for help, get a fresh perspective, and pray. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. She also recommen...

In this episode of the Girlfriends podcast, Danielle Bean interviews Sarah Bartel about intimacy in marriage. They discuss the lack of conversation around this topic and the need for a Catholic lens when discussing sex and marriage. Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Catholic moral theologian specializing in sexual ethics and marriage. She talks about the challenges women face in this area, in...