The Catholic Woman Podcast

Made Good: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Healing Hormones, Food Freedom, and Fitness That Actually Works (with Florencia Moynihan)

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

Trauma, Anxiety & the “Both/And” Life: How Catholic Women Heal Without Chasing Perfection (with Catherine DiNuzzo)

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 (Here’s What It Reveals About Your Purpose)

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: info@hollyguertin.comThe 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: thecatholicwomanpodcast@gmail.comA 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

How to Pray When You’re Overwhelmed: Becoming “Little Enough” With Mary (with Shannon Wendt of Chews Life)

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 Lent feels overwhelming, and the simple shift that changes everything: you’ll never be “enough”… but you can be little enough.In this episode, we discuss...Shannon’s powerful story of loss, grief, and the slow return to prayerWhat “signal graces” are and how Our Lady uses them to get our attentionThe real Mary: not just polished and perfect, but road-weary and faithful at the foot of the CrossWhy Mary doesn’t replace Jesus… she brings you closer to HimThe difference between Mary’s “How?” and Zechariah’s “Can this even happen?”What to do when Lent (or Advent) makes you feel overwhelmed and behindShannon’s breakthrough moment: “You will never be enough, but I am.”The question that reframed everything: “Could you be little enough?”How to pray the Rosary in real life when you’re interrupted nonstop (one Hail Mary at a time)Connect with ShannonChews LifeMen’s brandBook: The Way of the Rosary: A Journey with Mary Through Scripture, Literature, and Life (available on Choose Life, Ascension Press, Amazon — and coming to Audible)Resources & LinksSubscribe to the show on YouTube Join our Facebook groupSubscribe to our Substack for articles that extend the conversation beyond the podcast and ad-free episodesA HUGE thank you to the sponsors who made this show possible…⁠⁠Mangio Arts⁠⁠ ⁠– handcrafted Catholic artwork designed to nourish the soul. Use code WOMANPODCAST15 for 15% off the entire shop.⁠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. ⁠Catholic Dress Co⁠ – Modest, feminine fashion for Catholic women. If this episode encouraged you, would you take 30 seconds to rate and review the Catholic Woman Podcast? And share it with a friend who’s feeling overwhelmed or discouraged in her prayer life. Your shares help more Catholic women find this show and feel less alone.SEO KeywordsRosary for busy moms, how to pray when overwhelmed, Catholic prayer life, Lent prayer plan, Marian devotion, Shannon Wendt Choose Life, The Way of the Rosary book, how to pray the rosary daily, Catholic anxiety prayer, Mary leads us to Jesus, suffering and faith Catholic

Radical Mindset Shifts to Declutter Your Life in 2026 (Catholic Reset)

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 with Catholic declutter coach and podcast host Gina Morton to talk about what decluttering really is (and what it’s not). This conversation goes far beyond stuff. It’s about removing the earthly clutter, physical, mental, and financial, that keeps us overwhelmed, distracted, and spiritually stuck.If you’ve ever felt like your home is “too loud,” your mind feels cluttered, or you just want to start this year lighter… this episode is for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:- Why decluttering starts with mindset, not organization- The radical mental shifts that make decluttering finally stick- How clutter blocks peace, prayer, and our ability to hear God- The difference between extreme minimalism and a Catholic vision of beauty + order- A simple, realistic decluttering process: Trash → Tidy → Declutter- Where to start when you’re overwhelmed and don’t know what to tackle first- Letting go of sentimental items with faith and trust in God’s provision- How decluttering supports hospitality, community, and family life- Why starting the new year lighter can change everythingConnect with Gina Morton:InstagramFacebook GroupResources & Links:Substack: Catch ad-free episodes plus reflections and articles from MarieOur Website - https://catholicwoman.coA HUGE thank you to the sponsors who made this show possible…⁠⁠Mangio Arts⁠ ⁠– handcrafted Catholic artwork designed to nourish the soul. Use code WOMANPODCAST15 for 15% off the entire shop.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. Catholic Dress Co – Modest, feminine fashion for Catholic women. If this episode encouraged you, please consider:- Subscribing to the show and leaving a 5 star review- Writing a review on Apple Podcasts- Sharing this episode with a friend who’s starting 2026 feeling overwhelmedYour support helps this show reach more Catholic women who are longing for peace, clarity, and purpose.Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026. May this be the year you clear space, not just in your home, but in your heart, to say yes to God more freely than ever before.