Heal, Equip, and Release Podcast: Women set free

We live in a deeply disconnected world, bouncing back and forth between shutdown and overdrive. When emotional storms hit, typical counseling tells us to change our thoughts to change our feelings. But a brain shut down by emotion can’t access logic. Join counselor Karen on the  Heal, Equip, and Release Podcast  as she introduces a paradigm shift from  “What do I need to do to fix this?”  to  “Who...

Is any marriage truly "hopeless"? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, colleague, and Catholic marriage coach,  Carol Beauchemin , to discuss her incredible journey from the brink of divorce to 36 years of marriage. After being told by therapists and experts that her marriage was over, Carol discovered a "secret" that didn't involve dragging her husband to counseling: ...

In this episode, Karen invites you to slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover the peace of heart that only comes from resting in God’s love. She explores how our culture’s obsession with performance and busyness robs us of true connection. Discover how learning to be still and be present can transform our lives from the inside out. Join the Be Still & Know Prayer Challenge here.

On this Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Karen invites you into the  Be Still and Know   prayer challenge. In this first meditation, you’ll learn the power of beginning prayer with gratitude—shifting your focus from busyness and anxiety to God’s presence and love. Through stillness, positive memory, and thanksgiving, discover how gratitude awakens your heart to deeper connection with the Lord. 👉...

After a wild four months, Karen returns to launch a new season focused on living Matthew 6:33 in real life—seeking first the Kingdom in our schedules, desires, and nervous systems. She shares a personal story (hello, unsold house with seven kids in tow!) and how God used disappointment to expose subtle idols and invite deeper surrender. Drawing on attachment and neuroscience, Karen explains how pr...

In this episode, we dive into the concept of co-regulation through the lens of Polyvagal Theory. We explore how God designed us to need connection in order to regulate our emotions and nervous system, and how relationships play a vital role in helping us feel safe. By engaging in new relationships and understanding our own stories, we can begin to rewrite our narrative and heal. Plus, we’ll reflec...

In this episode, we dive into the Polyvagal Theory and explore the concept of neuroception. Learn how tuning into the subtle cues from your environment can help you recognize and reframe the stories your nervous system tells you. By understanding these subconscious signals, you’ll discover how to feel safer and more at ease in your body. Join us for a journey toward reduced anxiety and a deeper se...

Tune in to today's episode as we explore a pathway to healing your nervous system through new habits that help you begin to bless the body and the system that God created within you to bring safety, comfort and connection. Many people are struggling today with regulating their emotions and nervous system but there is a path to healing. Learn how you can begin to partner with God in the process...

As you seek to open your heart to God and respond to His call to receive the Kingdom as a little child, you can begin the process of letting the Lord reparent your heart . You can learn to step into a new level of freedom as a beloved child of God. Along the way, however, you will inevitably meet internal obstacles and resistance. This resistance often points to wounds in your heart and lies you b...

The person you are today has been shaped by the way you’ve been loved—whether that love was nurturing or lacking. You were created in God's image, a reflection of the perfect relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the very essence of who you are. You flourish in life through relationships that mirror God's love, but in this broken world, our connections often fall short. We...

On our spiritual journey, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect is our beliefs about God. While we may intellectually acknowledge His goodness, power, and the need to trust Him with our lives, the deeper parts of our hearts and minds often wrestle with these truths. If we desire true breakthrough in our spiritual lives, we must take the time to examine what we genuinely believe about God. By inv...

Joy is necessary in order to become the woman God has called you to be. It's not just an optional or ideal experience for a lucky few who "happen" to have a certain personality type! Tune in this week to explore the importance of cultivating joy in your journey of being reparented by God. Take an inventory of your current life choices to see whether or not you are setting yourself up...

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of embracing our identity as beloved children of God—the foundational step in spiritual development. Discover how surrendering our desires allows divine love to fulfill the deepest longings of our hearts. By recognizing ourselves as cherished children, fully provided for by a loving Father, we can release worries and anxieties, resting in the...

In this episode, discover how engaging with our desires plays a central role in our journey toward holiness and healing. Too often, we dismiss or suppress our desires, thinking they are unimportant. Yet, in order to fully surrender our hearts to God, we must also offer Him our desires. Just as a child eagerly shares their birthday wish list with a loving parent, we too must recognize that the desi...

"Find your delight in the Lord who will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord and trust that God will act." Psalm 37:4-5 --- One of the main obstacles to living an Immanuel Lifestyle is our own personal struggle to trust and fully surrender our lives to God. We must be willing to identify and examine those areas of our lives where we struggle to follow him and believe tha...

Do you long to experience a deeper connection with God in your personal prayer time? Do you feel like most of your prayer time feels dry and distant? Check out this episode and learn a prayer practice rooted in neuroscience that will help open up the "relational circuits" of your brain and lead you to experience a more personal and interactive encounter with God in prayer. Click here to for your f...

In this episode Karen explores the importance of forming deep, intimate relationships with God and His people - the Church - along the journey of transformation and healing. Far too many people see healing as a pain-filled destination that they can pursue, and then just be done with, so they can "get on with their life"... While healing definitely involves a certain amount of suffering, healing wi...

Welcome to Day 9 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski from the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona. Father Ignatius graduated with a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology in 2004. He attended seminary at The Catholic University of America and was ordained in 2011. He completed his doctorate in Moral Theology from San...

Welcome to Day 8 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! So today is a little different because instead of an interview, I will be sharing a bit about my own story and journey with the Holy Spirit. The originally scheduled interview was thwarted by technical difficulties, and in the midst of that hiccup, I felt the Lord calling me to share with you from my heart about what led to this podcast series and why I...

Welcome to Day 7 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy this interview with Catholic wife, mother, licensed marriage and family therapist, and social media influencer, Melissa Grace Tablada. Melissa shares about her own journey with the Holy Spirit and specifically how she recognizes His GENTLE movements in her marriage and family life. She shares specific examples of how she noticed His pre...

 Welcome to Day 6 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Courtney Leong. I honestly don't have words to express my gratitude and awe at Courtney's bravery in sharing her story on the podcast today. As Courtney says herself in the show, she has experienced the horrors of hell on earth through the trafficking industry, and God has rescued and restored her. She...

Welcome to Day 5 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Stephanie Clarisse, Catholic wife, mother, and host of the 500 Seconds to Joy Podcast . In today's show Stephanie shares how she has experienced the Holy Spirit as her helper and guide, especially in the trenches of motherhood.  She calls us to remember how apart from God, we can do nothing; and so we must...

Welcome to Day 4 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Terry Riggins, Catholic wife, mother, and parish liaison for the Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Arlington, VA.  Terry also works closely with Unbound deliverance ministry through personal prayer ministry and also helping to coordinate Unbound prayer meetings and conferences. Her work is changing so many...

Welcome to Day 3 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy this interview with Catholic wife, mother, speaker, and coach, Megan Mohan. Megan is such gifted and INSPIRATIONAL speaker. Listen to this vulnerable and honest interview that will help you to seek the Holy Spirit as the ONE who leads you to deep repentance and conversion of heart in the midst of the messiness and struggle of your life...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Holy Spirit Novena ! I hope you enjoy this interview with Catholic wife, mother, scholar, author and entrepreneur, Carrie Gress, PhD.  Carrie is most known for her latest popular book series and online mercantile, Theology of Home , as well as her popular books The Marian Option and Anti-Mary Exposed.  Her story is living example of the ADVENTUROUS nature of the Holy Spirit...