The Catholic Woman Podcast

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, and faith.In this episode, we discuss:Why so many Catholic men aren't directly asking women on dates and what you can do to become more approachable without compromising your femininityThe difference between "hanging out" and being genuinely pursued, and how to call it out with confidence (and a little flirting)Why leading with "boss babe" energy is actually a turnoff and what to lead with insteadWhether you should date a non-Catholic and the real risks Dana sees play out in marriages with faith differences, especially around NFP and baptizing childrenThe powerful advice from St. Ambrose to St. Monica that every woman married to a non-Catholic needs to hearDana's four pillars of trust — ability, integrity, benevolence, and consistency — and how to evaluate a man's character while you're datingWhat emotional chastity actually looks like in practice and why sharing too much too fast puts you in dangerWhy so many men in their 20s and 30s are stuck in immaturity and what parents can do right now to stop enabling itHow to bring up the pornography conversation in dating without shame and the warning signs that someone is not marriage-readyDaily rituals of connection that keep marriages strong even in the busiest seasons of lifeConnect with Dana Nygaard:Website: https://clarityplease.comInstagram: @dananygaard_lpcMiss to Mrs's Program: https://dananygaard.comThe Catholic Woman Podcast:Be present for your actual life…get 3 texts a week that change everything: https://catholicwoman.co/presenceNever miss a show! Get text or email updates - https://catholicwoman.co/newsletterCheck out The Catholic Woman on Substack - https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Join The Catholic Woman Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Visit: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast Thank you to our show sponsors!Chews Life — Catholic rosaries for every age and season | https://chewslife.com | Code: TCW15 for 15% offCrux Invicta — Bold rosary bracelets for men | https://cruxinvicta.com | Code: TCW15 for 15% offParty Like a Saint — Christ-centered sacrament celebration supplies | https://partylikeasaint.comHappy Nest Home Goods — Catholic gifts, sacrifice beads & more | https://happynesthomegoods.com | Code: CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% offIf this episode blessed you, please rate, review, and subscribe…it's one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find encouragement and truth!

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 discuss how hidden sugars and refined ingredients affect the brain, why so many women feel trapped in cycles with food, and how faith, community, and practical habits can help break the cycle. Stephanie also shares compassionate insight for mothers trying to feed their families in a complicated food culture, and why healing your relationship with food begins with understanding, not shame.In this episode, we discuss:- The difference between food addiction and eating disorders- Why ultra-processed foods can affect the brain like addictive substances- How the food industry borrowed tactics from tobacco companies- Why sugar and refined flours appear in so many packaged foods- What to look for on ingredient labels (and what to avoid)- A realistic approach to feeding kids healthy food without fear or perfectionism- Thoughts on seed oils, food dyes, and processed ingredients- The HALT method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired- Why emotional hunger often shows up as physical hunger- How prayer can interrupt cravings and help rewire habits- Why food addiction is not a moral failure- The difference between food addiction and the sin of gluttony- How community and faith support healing from disordered eatingConnect with Stephanie - Website: https://www.shinerising.com/membershipPodcast: The Pulse Project Podcast - https://pulseproject25.podbean.com/Resources & Links - Join the $5 text program to live a more present life: https://catholicwoman.co/presentSubscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcastJoin Marie’s text community for episode updates and behind-the-scenes messages. Text “SHOW” to (561) 973-7646, or better yet, just click here to join: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Show Sponsors:North Idaho Tallow - Use code MARIE10 for 10% off at https://www.idahotallow.com/Party Like a Saint - Visit https://www.partylikeasaint.com/ to start planning your Sacrament celebration today.Happy Nest Home Goods - Use code CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off your order at https://www.happynesthomegoods.com/If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, sister, or mom who might need to hear this conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying the Catholic Woman Podcast, leaving a rating or review is one of the best ways to help more women discover the show.SEO Keywords:food addiction, Catholic podcast, eating disorders, ultra processed foods, emotional eating, food addiction recovery, women’s health, Catholic women, neuroscience of food addiction, gluttony, faith and healing, healthy habits, Stephanie Mattrey Shine Rising

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 fitness, coffee dependence, food freedom, and why most health advice fails women.They dive into what it actually looks like to integrate faith, nutrition, and fitness in a way that honors the female body, including fertility, motherhood, busy schedules, and long-term health.You’ll learn why consistency beats intensity, why strength training matters more than endless cardio, and how to build habits rooted in identity, not shame.Plus, yes…you’ll hear the story of Flo’s missing signed book from SEEK.In this episode, we discuss:The truth about women’s hormone health and why your fitness plan should reflect that you’re femaleHow Catholic women can pursue aesthetic goals without falling into vanityWhy strength training is essential for fat loss, muscle tone, and long-term healthPostpartum weight loss, fertility seasons, and realistic expectations for momsHow to stop the “start over Monday” cycleWhy most women quit health routines too early (and how to finally stick with one)The role of identity in sustainable habit changeWhat to do if you feel like you don’t have time to work outFlo’s FUEL Method for filtering health trends and conflicting adviceCoffee and energy: when it’s fine… and when it’s masking burnoutHealing your relationship with food after disordered eatingConnect with FloInstagram: @thecatholicnutritionist Podcast: Made Good Book: Made Good Coaching Program: Made Good (Christ-centered women’s health transformation)  Resources & LinksSubscribe to The Catholic Woman Podcast on YouTube Join the Catholic Woman Substack for deeper conversations beyond the podcast Visit https://catholicwoman.coSponsorsBRDY Candles - Use code CWP10 for 10% offChews Life + Crux Invicta - Use code TCW15 for 15% off BOMA USA (Billings Method) - Use code Catholic20 for the full Fertility 101 course and code Catholic5 for the one-time classSacred Heart Mental Wellness (Catherine DiNuzzo) - Use code CWP15 for 15% offIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, especially a woman navigating hormones, postpartum, body image, or burnout.And don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and leave a comment review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more Catholic women find conversations like this.SEO Keywords:Catholic women’s health, hormone health for women, Catholic nutritionist, strength training for women, postpartum weight loss, food freedom, disordered eating recovery, faith and fitness, Catholic body image, fertility and hormones, coffee and cortisol, healthy habits for busy moms, identity-based habits, women’s hormone balance, Christian wellness podcast

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 to stop bullying yourself internally, and why the saints’ lives were messier than the kids’ books make them look. Plus: what to do when the “trauma” is connected to your own past sins or mistakes, and how confession really does wipe the slate clean.In this episode, we discuss:Why trauma isn’t about “how bad it was,” but about how it impacted youThe trap of comparison: “It’s not as bad as hers, so I shouldn’t feel this”How 2020–2022 exposed the limits of “just push through” cultureHoliness vs. perfection: why we strive now, and become “fully holy” in HeavenThe “both/and” life: you can be grateful and still be woundedThe quiet burden so many women carry: “I’m not enough”A practical reframe: stop talking to yourself in a way you’d never talk to a friendHow wounds can become pathways to grace: surrender as a white flag, not a victory speechSaints and suffering: what we miss when we only hear the “problem → Jesus → happy ending” versionWhen the trauma is tied to your own choices: forgiving yourself for what you didn’t know thenMary Magdalene as a witness of mercy: your past doesn’t disqualify you from the crossHow to stop living with your “mouth barely above water” and learn to swim through life’s wavesConnect with GuestCatherine DiNuzzo — Catholic speaker, author, and licensed professional counselorThe Catholic Guide Through Anxiety + companion workbookDiscount code: CWP15 for 15% off Catherine’s resources on her websiteResources & LinksJoin the Facebook community: The Catholic Woman Facebook groupWatch on video: The Catholic Woman on YouTubeMore episodes + resources: https://catholicwoman.coFor deeper discussions, subscribe on SubstackBring Marie to speak at your eventShow SponsorsBRDY CandlesNon-toxic, Scripture-tied candles designed to help you notice God in the everydayCode: CWP10 for 10% off BOMA USA (Billings Method) — Fertility 101 CourseLive intro class + private chart reviews with a certified instructorCode: Catholic20 for the full courseCode: Catholic5 for the one-time classChews Life Rosaries + Crux InvictaSilicone rosaries for kids, wearable rosary bracelets, and moreCode: TCW15 for 15% off on either siteIf this episode hits close to home, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, sister, or mom who’s been quietly carrying too much. And if you haven’t yet, please rate, review, and subscribe….it’s one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find the encouragement and tools they need.SEO KeywordsCatholic trauma healing, Catholic anxiety help, Catholic counselor, Catherine DiNuzzo, Sacred Heart Mental Wellness, holiness vs perfection, both and mentality, trauma definition, women’s mental health Catholic, confession forgiveness, Mary Magdalene mercy, Saints and suffering, Maslow hierarchy of needs Catholic, self-worth lies, inner critic, emotional healing faith, Catholic therapy resources

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 the Catholic Church.If you’ve ever felt like your gifts don’t matter… or your work feels ordinary… this episode is for you.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Scripture uses sheep & shepherd imagery so often (and why it matters)How wool became the doorway that led Holly to CatholicismWhat it means to offer God “the work of your hands”Why handmade beauty + imperfection reflect something deeply spiritualHow Holly balances motherhood, teaching, and creative workWhy your “small” gifts might actually be the thing God uses mostConnect with Holly:Website + all links: https://hollyguertin.comEmail: [email protected] Catholic Woman:Website: https://catholicwoman.coSubstack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwomanYouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcastFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DPVJzbp9b/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast/Email: [email protected] HUGE thank you to our sponsors...Mangio Arts - Handcrafted Catholic artwork designed to nourish the soul. Use code WOMANPODCAST15 for 15% off the entire shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MangioArtsStoreBRDY Candles: Non-toxic candles tied to Sacred Scripture. Use code CWP10 for 10% off your whole order. https://brdycandles.com/Sacred Heart Mental Wellness - Empowering your mental wellness with easy to implement tools, strategies, and techniques. Use code CWP15 for 15% off the whole shop. http://sacredheartmentalwellness.com/A BONUS OFFER FROM SACRED HEART MENTAL WELLNESS - Are you a parish, diocesan, conference or campus event organizer looking for a dynamic Catholic speaker? Here’s a bonus just for you. Mention this podcast when booking Catherine DiNuzzo for an event and receive $250 off the speaking fee - a thank-you for your leadership and for saying “yes” to the call to ministry. Let’s bring faith, clarity, and inspiration to your next event.If this episode encouraged you, share it with one Catholic woman who needs the reminder that God uses your work.SEO Keywords:Catholic convert story, fiber artist, Catholic creativity, faith and work, Good Shepherd Catholic, sheep symbolism Bible, wool symbolism Christianity, Catholic art, textile art, motherhood and work, Catholic women podcast, God uses your gifts, purpose Catholic woman