The Catholic Everywoman

The recent SSPX controversy has raised important questions about authority and submission. In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about jurisdiction, the limits of authority, and why understanding God's order brings freedom rather than fear. Together, we discuss the timeless principles by which God governs His kingdom and what they mean for women today.

The SSPX has been declared to be in schism with the Catholic Church following its unauthorized consecration of bishops. In this episode, Anna sits down with Rafael Rodriguez, who shares why he and his family made the difficult decision to leave the SSPX, the impact it had on his wife, their marriage, and their family, and what they discovered about authentic Catholic tradition, the role of women,...

In this episode, we explore the Artemis archetype and examine her biblical counterparts. Through the stories of Mary Magdalene, Judith, and other remarkable women from Scripture and Church history, we discuss how God works through women with adventurous spirits, strong convictions, and a willingness to act when others hesitate. What place do these women have in the story of salvation? What can the...

She's strategic, wise, and formidably capable — but she can also be cold, disconnected, and a little too sure she's the smartest person in the room. Sound familiar? In Episode 8, we dive into our first Greek goddess archetype: Athena — the warrior-strategist, the patron of wisdom, the woman who gets things done. We explore her strengths and shadows, and then do something unexpected: we hol...

In Episode 7, we dig into the difference between personality states (the mood of the moment) and traits (the patterns that stick with us for life) — and how we manage to grow and change while still being ourselves. We talk through the Big Five personality traits, explore Greek goddess archetypes, and look at how biblical characters reflect these same patterns. Plus, we get into why myths have stuc...

We explore personality psychology, finding yourself in Scripture and why it's important to understand your core traits.

Fairies, fairy tales, and the fringes of the unknown — are these threats to a Catholic life, or something actually helpful? In episode 5, we explore how beauty, symbolism, and the imaginative tradition of fantasy literature can actually draw us closer to God rather than pull us away. We talk about why wonder matters and is a beautiful practice...and why the whimsy in a good story might be pointing...

In Episode 4, we discuss 1st and 2nd wave feminism, the pros and cons, the Catholic Church's views on men and women as well as some insights into what the future of feminism could be!

We can't pour from an empty cup — but is self-care actually holy? , In Episode 3 we make the case that rest, renewal, and caring for ourselves aren't indulgences — they're aids in practicing our daily duty! We discuss the balance between burnout (no self-care) and narcissism (excess and even laziness), and share practical ideas (backed by the saints and Scripture) for thriving as a Cat...

In Episode 2 of the Catholic Everywoman, we discuss the general Catholic mistrust of the medical field in various areas from vaccines, to diagnoses, to labor and delivery and more. We try to unpack the reasons for this and talk about the Catholic teaching regarding the care of the body.

What is performative Catholicism and how this can manifest in the Catholic community. Why do so many Catholics lean into the externals? Is it virtue signaling, spiritual scrupulosity, genuine devotion — or all three? We unpack the psychology, the theology, and the fundamental need to belong.