A Thriving Catholic Podcast

#065 - Ever feel stuck, stressed, or just plain miserable—but you’re not exactly sure why? Good news! You might already be following the perfect self-sabotage plan without even realizing it.

In this episode, we’re diving into 10 common habits that are secretly draining your joy, energy, and peace—things we all do without thinking but that slowly make life harder than it needs to be. From mindless scrolling to overcommitting to everything, these sneaky little habits keep us exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why we’re so stressed.

The best part? Once you spot them, you can start changing them. So, if you’re ready to stop unknowingly wrecking your own happiness, hit play now!

👉 Which of these habits do you catch yourself doing? Let me know! And don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes of A Thriving Catholic Podcast!

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#064 - Ever feel stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, low motivation, and endless scrolling—no matter how much you want to be productive? The problem might not be a lack of willpower but a lack of sleep. In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful connection between sleep, dopamine, and motivation—and how sleep deprivation can actually mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms.

You'll learn:
 ✅ Why dopamine is the motivation molecule—and how sleep directly impacts it
✅ How poor sleep lowers dopamine levels, making it harder to focus, follow through, and resist distractions
✅ The shocking ways sleep deprivation mimics ADHD symptoms (forgetfulness, impulsivity, brain fog, and emotional ups & downs)
✅ Simple, science-backed strategies to reset your dopamine with better sleep habits

If you struggle with motivation, focus, or energy, this episode will give you the tools to break free from the exhaustion cycle and start thriving—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

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#063 - How long should you pray for? When's the best time? Where should you pray? Should you kneel, sit, or lie down?

In this episode, we get into all of the nitty-gritty details of mental prayer, including some recommended ways to enter into mental prayer and some common (and normal) difficulties you may experience.

Join me in this final part of our 4-part series on Fr. Jacques Philippe's book Time for God. 

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#062 - Have you ever wondered if you're making spiritual progress?

Are you actually growing in holiness? What if it feels like you're just backsliding?

In this 3rd part of our 4 part series on Fr. Jaques Philippe's book, Time for God, we talk about the stages of spiritual progress and what it might feel like as you grow in union with God. 

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#061 - In this 2nd episode of our 4 part series on Fr. Jacques Philippe's book, Time for God, we'll be answering the question, "How should I spend my time of mental prayer? What should I DO to use this time well?" 

In this episode, I'll go through the 4 principles that Fr. Jacques refers to as the "landmarks" by which a Christian can orient themselves in this inner landscape of mental prayer. 

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#060- I want to put first things first this year and focus on what’s most important in the life of every Christian. 

And that my friend, is prayer. 

So for the whole month of January I’m going to be doing a deep dive on prayer–but not just any kind of prayer, we’ll be focusing specifically on mental prayer. 

The way I’m going to do this is every week for the next few weeks I’m going to go through Fr. Philippe’s book “Time for God” and just share with you the bits that really stood out to me and also a bit of my own reflections while I was reading. 

It’s my hope that this is helpful for those of you who may be interested in learning more about this kind of prayer, but don’t have the time to sit down with a book and read. Or even if you do choose to get this book and read it for yourself, hopefully this podcast series will just help reinforce what you’re reading. 

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#059 - Are you "ghosting" Jesus?

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, you might be avoiding the Lord. Here's how you can reconnect with him. 

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#058- In this episode, I peel pack the curtain on my ADHD journey, from what led me to seek a diagnosis, what happened when I was diagnosed, and what I've done since then that I think might help you as you strive to live a more thriving and abundant life.

Check out Consistency for Catholics here:
https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/consistent

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#057- I was so happy to have award-winning Catholic Author, Amy Schisler, back on the show to talk about her latest book: Seeking Space and Time (which is the final book in the Chincoteague Sunsets Trilogy).

Amy is a delightful author, and in this episode she shares a bit about her writing process, how she gets realistic characters and dialogue in her books, why she writes love stories (and not traditional romance novels), the role that faith plays in her books, and so much more.

You can find Amy's books wherever books are sold, but if you want a SIGNED copy, visit:

Amy's Website HERE

or

Sundial Books HERE. 

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#56 - What does it take to live an extraordinary life? A life that burns with meaning and purpose. A life that resounds both now and in eternity?

The answer is surprisingly simple. 

It doesn’t take money or extra time and it’s accessible to everyone no matter what your circumstances are. 

In this episode, I’ll share what it is and how you can start living this way today. 

If you want to dive even deeper into this concept, I think you'll love my new podcast:

The Catholic Pursuit of Excellence

Head over to subscribe today! 

Thanks for listening!