The Catholic Woman Podcast

Almost every Catholic has someone they love who has walked away from the Church. A sibling, an adult child, a spouse, or the friend who insists she can pray just fine at home. This week Kristine Bruce, founder of Praying for Our Prodigals, shares the four pillars that actually bring people back, and why arguing is almost never the thing that does it. NEW this week!!! Every episode now comes with a...

🎉 EPISODE 50 GIVEAWAY (enter before July 6th!) To celebrate 50 episodes, we're giving away a big box of Catholic goodies plus a gift card. Here's how to enter: - Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (you don't need an Apple device to do this), screenshot it, and either DM @thecatholicwomanpodcast on Instagram or email it to thecatholicwomanpodcast@gmail.com - Bonus entry: subsc...

Most Catholic women were never told that sex is supposed to feel good for them. Ellen Holloway is a Catholic sex and intimacy coach, and she is filling the gaping hole of practical, faithful sex education that the Church has always supported but almost no one has been willing to talk about. This conversation is honest, charitable, and completely in line with Church teaching, and it will change the...

You've heard it a thousand times: work-life balance . But what if that phrase is actually working against you?  In this episode, Marie Hanson sits down with Carolyn Espinoza, co-founder of Sole Atelier, to have the honest conversation about what it actually looks like to live an integrated life as a Catholic woman; one where your work, your faith, your family, and your interior life aren't...

What if your outfit could spark a conversation about the faith? This week I'm sitting down with Sary, the Catholic content creator behind Outfit Diary of the Saints and this episode is exactly the kind of girls-chat-over-coffee conversation I love having on this show. Sary is a third-grade dual immersion teacher, a Franciscan University grad, and a deacon's daughter who went from soccer sw...

If you've ever sat in the back of Mass wondering why your family can't just hold it together, this episode is for you. Ginny Cochis, Catholic author, educator, and neurodivergent parent coach, joins Marie Hansin to have the honest, compassionate conversation Catholic moms raising "quirky" kids have been desperately waiting for. Spoiler: your child isn't broken, behavior isn&#...

What if the distractions pulling you away from your life aren't just bad habits but symptoms of something deeper? In this mic swap episode, Marie Hanson shares a raw, vulnerable conversation from the  Thriving in the Space Between  podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments. In this episode, we cover: - What a near-death experience after chi...

If you're a single Catholic woman wondering why no one is asking you out, or you're dating someone and you're not sure if he's actually marriage material, this episode is going to be a game-changer. Catholic therapist, relationship coach, and author Dana Nygaard is not here to sugarcoat it. She's here to help you stop wasting your time and start dating with clarity, confidence,...

Food addiction isn’t simply a matter of willpower, and many women don’t realize how much the modern food system is working against them. In this episode, Marie Hanson sits down with Stephanie Mattrey to unpack the neuroscience of food addiction, the difference between eating disorders and addictive eating patterns, and how ultra-processed foods are engineered to keep us coming back for more. They...

If you’ve ever wondered how to care for your body without falling into diet culture… If you’ve struggled with hormones, postpartum weight changes, disordered eating, or burnout… If you know God made you good but don’t always feel that way… This episode is for you. Marie sits down with Florencia Moynihan (The Catholic Nutritionist) to talk about women’s hormone health, strength training, postpartum...

Holiness isn’t a highlight reel, and healing isn’t “just pray harder.” Licensed professional counselor and Catholic author/speaker Catherine DiNuzzo joins Marie to bring clarity to what trauma actually is (and isn’t), why so many women minimize their wounds, and how to move through pain without getting stuck in it.  They talk about the pressure to “push through,” the lie of “I’m not enough,” how t...

She found God through wool… and it wasn’t just a “cool story.” It changed how she sees purpose, work, and what God can do with your life when you finally offer Him what you have. In this episode, Marie sits down with Holly Guertin, a contemporary fiber artist, Catholic convert, and mom of four, to talk about the unexpected way working with wool and the symbolism of the Good Shepherd led her into t...

If you’ve ever looked at your prayer life and thought, “I’m failing at this,” this episode is for you. Shannon Wendt (founder of Chews Life and author of “The Way of the Rosary”) returns to share a raw, hope-filled testimony about suffering, motherhood, and how Mary doesn’t get in the way of Jesus, she leads us back to Him.  We talk about the “Christmas card Mary” misconception, what to do when Le...

We’re kicking off the 2026 season of The Catholic Woman Podcast with something many of us are craving right now: a true reset. Not a “buy new bins and label everything” kind of reset, but a radical mindset shift that helps you declutter your home and your life so you can finally experience peace, clarity, and freedom to say yes to God in this new year. In this first episode of 2026, I sit down wit...

In this special Christmas episode of The Catholic Woman Podcast , Marie shares the most beautiful Catholic Christmas traditions submitted by listeners; traditions that keep Christ at the center while still embracing joy, wonder, and family life. From St. Nicholas Day shoes and shepherd’s dinners to birthday cakes for Jesus and meaningful Advent practices, this episode is full of simple, faith-fill...

In this episode, Marie sits down with Amanda Teixeira, co-founder of WalletWin, to talk honestly about money, debt, and what financial discipleship looks like as a Catholic. Amanda shares the very real story of a huge money fight on her honeymoon, how she and her husband Jonathan paid off $25,000 of debt on a $35,000 income, and why they now help Catholics steward their money without anxiety or sh...

What did Jesus really mean when He said Mary had “chosen the better part”? And what does that mean for Catholic women who are constantly doing—hosting, serving, mothering, working—often with a side of anxiety and overwhelm? In this episode of The Catholic Woman Podcast, host Marie Hanson talks with Sarah McKenzie, a Catholic wife, mom of eight, and registered therapeutic counsellor, about the Gosp...

Ever felt that longing for real community but didn’t know where to start? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Mari Wagner, founder of West Coast Catholic and host of the Ever Be Podcast , to talk about the lost art of hospitality . Mari shares how her monthly themed dinner parties have helped her and her husband build genuine friendships, deepen their faith, and create a true sense of belong...

Sometimes God’s “no” feels like a door slamming in your face until you realize it was actually His protection. In today’s episode I share my second birth story, including an undiagnosed placenta accreta, a hemorrhage, a trip to the OR for a D&C, and the surprising way being in the hospital (instead of a birth center) likely saved my life. I also talk about how this impacts our family’s future...

What happens when your in-laws become a source of tension instead of support? In this week’s episode of The Catholic Woman Podcast , host Marie Hanson sits down with Miriam Susan, a Catholic convert and mother of six, to talk about one of the hardest and most overlooked struggles in Catholic marriage, toxic in-laws and unhealthy family dynamics. They dive deep into what the proper order of a Catho...

Raising kids in the Catholic faith can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of  The Catholic Woman Podcast , I’m joined by Maeve Jemison to talk about  practical, joyful, and easy ways Catholic women can foster faith and connection in the home . From sitting in the front pew at Mass, reading the Sunday readings in the car, and celebrating saint feast days, to weaving apolo...

In this episode of the Catholic Women podcast, Marie Hanson addresses recent tragic events, including the Minnesota Catholic school shooting and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. She discusses the varied reactions to these events, emphasizing the importance of truth, accountability, and prayer from a Catholic perspective. Marie also reflects on the role of social media in shaping public discourse...

In our latest episode, Marie sits down with artist and lover of beauty, Tara Wright. Marie and Tara talk about having the importance of having a creative outlet - be it writing, fine art, music, or knitting - as a Catholic woman. Tara talks about the intimate connection between the Catholic faith and creativity, how to find *your* creative outlet, even if you don’t think you have one! You don’t wa...

In this episode of the Catholic Woman Podcast, Marie is joined by Shannon Wendt,   a wife, mother, and owner of ChewsLife. Marie and Shannon talk about the importance of the rosary and practical ways to include it in the busy lives of Catholic women. Shannon shares her journey from a lackluster spiritual life to now having several businesses dedicated to the Rosary, including The Way of the Rosary...

In this episode of the Catholic Woman Podcast, Marie is joined by Caitlin Rodriguez, a dedicated Childbirth Educator and Doula with a passion for supporting women on their journey through pregnancy and childbirth. Caitlin's experience spans over a decade, and she has assisted in more than 100 births, each with its own unique and precious story. Since 2012, she has been educating mothers and th...