Thriving in the Space Between

Have you ever wondered why certain relationship struggles keep repeating, even when you’re trying so hard to do things differently? In this episode, we welcome Sr. Mary Stephen, founder of Restorative Catholic, to explore how somatic work can support trauma healing and help us reconnect with our bodies through the lens of our Catholic faith. Discover:How your nervous system affects the way you show up in relationships, How to respond to your inner critic with compassion, and Why learning to feel safe in your body can open the door to greater self-love, deeper connection, and trust in God. Sr. Mary Stephen also leads a simple somatic exercise you can experience along with the episode. Learn more at restorativecatholic.com✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

What does it really mean to love someone sacrificially? And what do men and women uniquely bring to a romantic relationship?In our final episode with the Men’s Panel, hear their perspectives on: mutual sacrifice in dating and marriage, why selflessness must go both ways, and what makes romantic relationships different from friendships. They also reveal something many women may not realize: the profound impact a woman’s warmth, affection, and trust can have on a man.This episode offers meaningful insights into the power of vulnerability, reciprocity, and authentic love.✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Does your relationship history matter to men? And what do men really find attractive in how a woman dresses?In Part 3 of our 4-part series with the Men's Panel, they share honest perspectives on dating, attraction, modesty, and what they look for in a potential partner. Discover why: a woman’s relationship history may matter less than her willingness to learn and grow, how men interpret personal style and clothing choices, and why being classy and attractive doesn’t mean compromising your values.If you’re navigating Catholic dating and wondering what men are really thinking, this conversation offers practical insights, a few surprises, and plenty to consider.➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Does your career support the future you hope to build, or is it pulling you away from what you truly desire? In Part 2 of our 4-part series, we invite the men to share their honest perspectives on women's careers, marriage, and the qualities they value in a future wife. Discover why: a job title matters less than shared priorities, how faith can guide decisions about work and family, and what it means to be a supportive partner and helpmate. If you're wondering how your career fits into your hopes for marriage and motherhood, this conversation will help you reflect on what matters most and how to communicate those priorities while dating.➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

What are men really thinking about dating, communication, and commitment? In Part 1 of this 4-part series, we bring back our men's panel to answer the questions women want answered honestly. Hear their perspectives on repairing hurt in a relationship, asking meaningful questions on a first date, navigating communication with an ex, and knowing when to ask for clarity about exclusivity or a long-distance future. If you're tired of guessing what he thinks or wondering when to speak up, this candid conversation offers practical insights to help you approach dating with greater confidence and understanding.➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Has being the strong one become a way of hiding how much you’re really carrying? In this mini episode, Meghan invites you to explore the exhaustion of always being capable, dependable, and busy while struggling to let others care for you. Discover how to stop hiding behind productivity, allow yourself to be truly known, and rest in the truth that God delights in you for who you are—not for what you accomplish. ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Stay tuned! Enrollment opens October 26, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Maybe the answer to your struggles with food and body image isn’t another diet, stricter food rules, or more willpower ... but learning to care for yourself with God’s help?In this episode, we welcome Denise Jelinek, Catholic weight loss coach and host of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, to discuss healing your relationship with food, breaking free from emotional eating, and finding peace with your body. Denise shares her journey from binge eating and shame to freedom through surrendering to God, processing emotions, and practicing authentic self-care. Discover how to recognize when self-sacrifice becomes self-neglect, learn small practical steps to care for your emotional needs, and begin treating your body with the compassion and dignity God desires for you.Links Mentioned:Website - Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit A Special Gift for your TIS Gals: "Letting Yourself Love Your Body Course"✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS!You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it!THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included!Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37!Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY!Stay tuned! Enrollment opens October 26, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Must everything we listen to, read, or learn align perfectly with our Catholic faith to have value?  In a culture quick to cancel voices we disagree with, how can we recognize truth without compromising what we believe? In this episode, we explore the virtue of prudence and how to discern what is true, good, and worth receiving ... even when we don’t agree with everything someone says.  Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, we unpack how to balance our emotions, intellect, and will so we can embrace nuance, think critically, and make wise choices rooted in our Catholic faith.  Learn how to take the gold, leave what doesn’t align, and grow in discernment without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.PLUS… we’ll be announcing a brand-new way to journey with us inside TIS—something so many of you have been asking for. 👀✨Whether you’ve been with us for years or you just found the podcast, you’re invited.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Could it be that the symptoms you’ve spent years fighting are not signs that your body has betrayed you, but invitations to listen, understand, and care for the body God gave you?Caitlin Estes, certified fertility care practitioner and author of Woven Well, joins us for an empowering conversation about women’s reproductive health, cycle tracking, fertility awareness, and the dignity of every woman. We unpack why painful periods and debilitating symptoms shouldn’t simply be dismissed as “part of being a woman,” how understanding your cycle can help you advocate for better care, and why your body is worth figuring out—even when you’re single. Website - Woven Fertility🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE!Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us!Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together.PLUS… we’ll be announcing a brand-new way to journey with us inside TIS—something so many of you have been asking for. 👀✨Whether you’ve been with us for years or you just found the podcast, you’re invited.🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT →  HERE✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]

Have you ever considered that your menstrual cycle isn’t a burden to endure, but a gift that reveals something beautiful about how God created you?In this episode, Clare joins us to explore the connection between Theology of the Body, women’s health, and the spiritual significance of our cycles. Clare shares her personal journey with endometriosis, PCOS, and the search for answers, along with how understanding her body transformed her relationship with God.Discover why learning about your cycle matters even when you’re single, how the rhythms of your body can reflect the liturgical year, and why you deserve to seek help when your symptoms affect your quality of life. This conversation will encourage you to see your body as a gift, advocate for your health, and find God’s presence even in the midst of suffering.Email - [email protected]✨✨✨💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS!Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.👉🏼 [Explore the workshops]If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.👉 Get the guide🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo LivingTrack your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.Use code TIS for your first month FREE.🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter)Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week.👉 Subscribe🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single📩 [email protected]