Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine Genius

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Danielle Bean, a dear friend of mine who is a regular guest on the Letters to Women Podcast. The week that I recorded this conversation with Danielle, I looked at our Langr family calendar and realized that Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday were packed. Small groups, parish events, haircuts, doctor appointments . . . the works. Now...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kimberly Hahn. Have you ever wanted to sit down with a woman who’s a few seasons of life ahead of you, sit down on her couch with a big cup of coffee, and pick her brain about all of the joys and challenges of the season of life you’re in? To hear her advice and learn from the wisdom she’s gained? That’s exactly what today’s episode is all about. Kimb...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my morning coffee with Nicole Caruso. Well, let’s be honest, it’s more like cup of coffee #3 because life with a two year old and a two month old involves very little sleep for me. Today’s episode is the first episode I’ve recorded since welcoming our daughter, Ada Caeli, on March 30, and friends, it’s so good to be back! I can’t wait for even more conversations on...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Ashley Stevens, and she’s sharing the story of a car accident that happened back in 2008, and the ways that that accident impacted her plans and dreams, and how that season that the Lord invited her into back then is impacting her now as a wife and mom. If you’re in a hard place, a season of suffering right now, and you’re believing the lies that tell you...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Claire Dwyer. She’s the author of “This Present Paradise,” a book about the life of this amazing saint that has topped Amazon charts and sold out multiple times over the past few months. Claire shares about her friendship with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and what she’s taught her about dreams, suffering, and rejecting the lie that she’s unlovable or unwor...

In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Emily Frase and Mary Bruno - both women who’ve been guests on the podcast before. They’re back because they’ve recently founded FabM Base, an online resource and database to help women tackle tough topics surrounding fertility, reproduction, and women’s health. It’s an amazing place where science and real life intersect, and I can’t wait to tell you more a...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Katie Bogner. She’s the author of “Through the Year With Jesus - Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children.” We’re diving into how to take some of the most ancient and gorgeous traditions in Catholicism like Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, and the Rosary, and help children encounter the beauty of the faith. I’ve loved following Katie on social media for ye...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Heather King - you may recognize her name from the writing she does in Magnificat on the witness of holy men and women. She also write about her experience with recovery, and how that healing process has impacted every area of her life - including the way she interacts with money. This was without a doubt one of the best conversations I have ever had on mo...

In today’s episode, I had the absolute joy and honor of sitting down with Paige Rien and we’re talking about how she first encountered God through her journey to recovery in the 12 step program and how her story of conversion and healing parallel so beautifully. The universal need to address our vices and recognize that we are in need of help and a Savior is the perfect topic to dive into together...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Mary Lenaburg - she’s an incredible women who shares her witness and her journey to healing in an amazingly authentic way.  I truly believe that when each one of us is able to share the story of how God has redeemed the brokenness in our story and in our hearts, it not only gives God glory for the work he does as a divine physician, it also opens up t...

My brand new book, "Letters to Women: Embracing the Feminine Genius in Everyday Life" launches TOMORROW, March 9th! I'm so excited to share this book with you, and to celebrate, I wanted to share an exclusive conversation I had with Julia Marie Hogan about the feminine genius and the letter she wrote YOU in the new Letters to Women book. Listen in to hear all about the launch day celebrations happ...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Catherine Fowler Sample and we’re talking about how writing and producing the award-winning documentary The Dating Project inspired her to write an entire book on the importance of connection around a shared meal when it comes to combating the loneliness that so many of us are all too familiar with in today’s world - where we’re connected to so many people...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Sarah Bartel and we’re talking about Cana Feast, the marriage ministry she founded with husband, Nathan. She’s giving some really practical, nitty-gritty ways that they’ve found make a difference in couple’s marriages - from how to get over the awkwardness of praying together to making time for each other in seasons of change and prioritizing your marr...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Mallory Smyth and we’re talking about her journey back to Catholicism, but also some of the big, elephant in the room topics that come up when you share about your Catholic faith with people who have left the Catholic Church - or honestly, could even be topics you struggle with yourself when it comes to living in today’s world as a Catholic woman - I know...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Veronica Marrinan and we’re talking about the origins of Litany,  an ethical, sustainable, and Catholic women's clothing line that she founded. But we’re also talking about what it’s like to live in New York City in the heart of the fashion industry as a Catholic woman, and how Veronica witnesses to truth through beauty in conversations with those who...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Emily Wilson and we’re talking all about her brand new weekly devotional for women, how to find time for prayer in busy seasons of life, and her top piece of advice for all of us as we close out 2020 and embark on all the adventures that 2021 has in store. In a season where you are probably hearing about everyone else’s new years resolutions and maybe have...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Carrie Gress and we’re talking not only about the beauty (and theology!) of home, but also the beauty of homemaking - a concept that might sound a little outdated - don’t worry, we’re going to get into that, too. There’s a line from the song “Oh Holy Night” that keeps coming to mind - “A weary world rejoices” - and if your year has been anything like m...

In today’s episode, Emily Tate and I are have a conversation about being intentional with our Advent, our gift giving, and our traditions in this season. Many of us are blessed with memories of just really perfect gifts that were given to us. This past summer, one of my friends gave me a beautiful birthday gift that included a book on gardening, a book on growing in joy, and book of cello music -...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Emily Jaminent and we’re talking about why now is the perfect time to revisit a classic Catholic devotion in the Sacred Heart. You may remember a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus hanging in your grandparents or parents' home, but what does devotion to the Sacred Heart really mean for our daily lives as Catholic women? Not only are we talking about some...

In today’s episode I’m sitting down with Kim Zember and we’re talking about same-sex attraction, but really this is a conversation about how we can examine our hearts and our lives and make sure that Christ is the the King of our entire life and topple any idols that are standing in the way on our journey back to His heart and the journey to becoming the women he’s created us to be. We also talk a...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa Buchan and we’re talking about her mission to help women and couples better understand their fertility and manage their reproductive health. Some women (myself included!) have received a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility” from their OB-GYN. This frustrating news has seemingly no answers. But Melissa believes that women deserve to understand and...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa Maleski and we’re talking about what Saint Pope John Paul II meant when he called women “sentinels of the invisible.” I’ve spent a lot of time researching what Saint Pope John Paul II said and wrote about women and it wasn’t until I read Melissa’s new book that I even heard of the phrase “sentinels of the invisible.” I loved this conversation about...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Karna Lozoya and we’re talking about a brand new podcast that she’s hosting: “Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic  Church.” Karna’s podcast shares about the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church: its origins, characters, causes and reforms. She interviews bishops, survivors, reporters, lawyers, and social workers to help navigate a a systemic pr...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Amanda Zurface and we’re exploring her work as a canon lawyer, her mission as a spiritual director, and how to find joy in your daily life. My favorite part of our time together was her three incredible tips for ways to find joy in your daily life - including an ingenious novena-style journaling exercise that I’m diving into over the next nine days - and y...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Emily Lehman and we’re exploring the historical background surrounding the idea that we shouldn’t care about what we wear as women. This conversation made me think back to my undergrad days when I was studying history. It’s so important to remember that the reality of our current situation as Catholic women doesn’t exist in a bubble - there are so many his...