The Living Whole and Holy Podcast

In this powerful and moving episode I sit down with my dear friend and spiritual daughter, Jolene Hardege, for a raw and grace-filled conversation about faith, healing, and total surrender to God. Jolene shares her journey as a Catholic revert—growing up culturally Catholic, walking away from the faith, and searching for meaning through New Age spirituality, only to discover that everything she wa...

As we begin a new year and continue in the light of Epiphany, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and listen for where God is leading you in 2026. Rather than choosing a single “word for the year,” I share how the Lord gently invited me to focus on faithfully living the faith by growing in virtue — particularly through imitating the virtues of our Blessed Mother Mary. As a newer C...

As we come to the close of one year and prepare to step into the next, I invite you in this episode to slow down, pause, and reflect with God. Rather than rushing into resolutions or goals, we begin with prayer — allowing the Lord to gently guide us through gratitude, healing, surrender, and hope. This is a sacred space to look back on the year with honesty and grace, and to welcome the year ahead...

As Advent draws to a close and we approach the quiet days between Christmas and the New Year, this episode invites you into a deeper season of reflection. In today’s conversation, Carrie shares insights inspired by a recent homily from Fr. Mike on unconditional hope. She discusses what unconditional hope is, why it’s uniquely Christian, and how it transforms the way we wait, pray, and set goals wi...

As Advent gently leads us toward Christmas, Carrie takes time to pause, reflect, and share essential spiritual practices that have helped her grow closer to God and deepen her Catholic faith this past year. 🕯️ In this episode, she opens her heart and offers five simple spiritual practices that have supported her Catholic faith journey toward a deeper, more intentional relationship with Christ.  Th...

After returning from a transformational retreat in Assisi—and an unexpected adventure in Florence—Carrie shares the beauty, healing, and spiritual expansion God worked in her heart. From sacred encounters with St. Francis, St. Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis, to private masses, holy hours, and breathtaking basilicas, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on God’s goodness and the power of retreat, si...

In this inspiring shorter episode,  Carrie shares an update before heading to Assisi, Italy for a retreat. She shares God’s invitation to rest and reflect — not just during her trip, but as a holy rhythm we’re all called to cultivate. As the year winds down, Carrie guides listeners through why reflection is a holy habit that builds awareness, deepens our relationship with God, and helps us live mo...

In this inspiring conversation Carrie sits down with watercolor artist, mother, and Catholic Life Coach, Talina Padilla, to explore what it truly means to find God in the everyday — through art, beauty, and ordinary life. Born and raised a cradle Catholic in Monterrey, Mexico, Talina shares how her faith has been shaped by her parents, her experiences with Opus Dei , and the powerful influence of...

In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation,  Karla Fitz and I discuss the transformative power of Catholic life coaching in both of our lives. We discuss God's plan of how we met and how he called us to work together in wonderful and unexpected ways!  We explore the importance of aligning with God, the journey of dreaming again, and the role of on purpose thoughts and beliefs in co-creating...

In this conversation, Carrie explores the significance of saints and their relics within the Catholic faith. She discusses the different classes of relics, the importance of veneration, and shares personal experiences with saints, particularly recently venerating the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux. The conversation emphasizes the role of saints as intercessors and models of holiness, encouraging...

In this episode, Carrie discusses the two foundational pillars of living a whole and whole life: Rooting your identity in Christ first, and learning to adopt a kindgom-based minsdet in order to think like Jesus thinks. She discusses the differences between forming your identity in the world vs. forming your identity in Christ, and why choosing a faith-based mindset instead of a fear-based one sign...

From growing up Lutheran to exploring New Age spirituality, Carrie spent years searching for truth in many places. After a powerful vision of Jesus, she found new life in protestant Christianity — but the journey didn’t stop there. In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie shares how that same pursuit of truth ultimately led her home to the Catholic Church. This is a story of the supernatural peace o...

Welcome to The Living Whole and Holy Podcast! In this trailer, I’ll share what this podcast is all about and what you can expect each week: inspiring conversion stories, practical faith-based coaching tools, and timeless wisdom from the Church to help you grow in intimacy with God.  New episodes will air every Wednesday, with the first episode airing on 10/8. Follow me on instagram @livingwholeand...