#010 - Is alcohol really serving you?  What if it's keeping you stuck in mediocrity?  What could your life be like if you were to give up alcohol entirely? 

I explore these questions and more in this interview with Catholic Recovery Coach, Christie Walker.

But it's not all doom and gloom! We also talk about all of the benefits of cutting alcohol and what it can do for you, including easy weight loss, better sleep, and increased focus (just to name a few). 

Christie also has a free guide to help you if you've ever considered cutting down on your drinking: Drink Less or Not at all | a Catholic Guide to Freedom  (formerly called "Step into Sobriety") which you can get right here:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a4abe81488000c28b9ba89

I also share more about my all-new group coaching experience, Mission-Driven Peak Performance in this episode, which you can find out more about here:

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/MDPP

I would love for you to join me as a founding member in the "beta launch" of MDPP!

But I'm closing the doors on 31 January 2023, so if you're ready to optimize your sleep, diet, and exercise so that you can have the energy and vitality you need to fulfill your God-given mission at the highest level possible, check it out before then :)

I also mention Missio Parata, my upcoming Lenten Challenge, which you can find out more about here:

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/lent

Thanks for listening! 

#009 - You were created on purpose and for a purpose.  You have a unique mission that you were tailor-made to carry out.

In this episode, we talk about what your mission is, how you can figure it out, and how you can increase your capacity to serve God and others even better.

We also talk about Spiritual Gifts (aka Charisms), Clifton Strengths, and Temperaments. The book mentioned is The Temperament God Gave You

I invite you to join me in my new Lenten Challenge, Missio Parata : 

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/lent 

Also, I'm looking for 10 high-achieving Catholic women to join me as founding members in my all-new group coaching experience, Mission-Driven Peak Performance.  If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out here: 

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/MDPP

Thanks for listening! 

008- Would you like a truly miraculous way to feel more peace and joy in your daily life? 

Then you're not going to want to miss this interview with Shannon Wendt from Chews Life! 

In this episode, we talk about how a struggle with depression led Shannon back to the Rosary, her healing journey, some of the promises of the Rosary, and what a miraculous impact the Rosary can have in your own life! 

Join Shannon's FREE 28-Day Rosary Challenge here: 28dayrosary.com  

You can also download the free Chews Life App to get access to all of the great resources we talk about in this episode. 

Thanks for listening! 

#007- From goal setting, to habit formation, to mindset shifts that will set you up for success, in this episode I'm breaking down how 2023 can be your best year yet!

In this episode I mentioned the following resources:

A Free Habit Tracker that you can get here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/habits

The Martha/Mary Planner from Saint of the Month, which you can get here: https://bit.ly/MarthaMaryPlanner (use coupon code THRIVE10 to get 10% off at checkout)

My 5-Day Fresh Start Detox, which you can learn more about here: https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/Detox (there is a special $20 off Early-Bird price if you join before 5 January 2023!) 

Thanks for listening! 

006 - St. Paul wrote that, "love never ends”...but in my house, it can sometimes feel like its laundry that never ends… 

The truth is that homemaking tasks like keeping up with laundry, dishes, and kid messes can be hugely stressful and overwhelming for a lot of women. 

But can these necessary tasks also be a path to sanctity? 

Is it possible to find peace and even joy in the most mundane duties? 

I talk about all this and more in today’s interview with Tessa Weenink–including tips for how you can get your kids to help out (without complaining!) and a strategy you can use today to immediately bring more peace to your home.

Join Tessa's FREE 5-Day Homemaking Reset challenge here: https://www.buildacountryhome.com/homemakingresetchallenge

And connect with Tessa on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/buildacountryhome

Thanks for listening! 

#005 - We’re told in songs and movies that this is the most wonderful time of the year…but what if you’re not feeling wonderful?

What if what you’re really feeling is exhausted and overwhelmed? What if you’re sick and anxious and sad?

In this episode we’ll talk about some common reasons that you might be feeling so bad, but more importantly, I’ll share what you can do to experience a more joyful and peaceful Advent and Christmas this year.

In the show I talk about the power of praying the rosary. Here are a few resources to help you:

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/post/what-happens-when-a-normal-family-starts-to-pray-the-rosary

https://www.athrivingcatholic.com/post/what-to-do-when-praying-the-family-rosary-isn-t-all-sunshine-and-rainbows

Also, You can access the replays to A Thriving Catholic Quickstart Series for FREE until 31 Dec 2022! 

Get the replays here: https://bit.ly/ATCquickstart

Thanks for listening! 

#004 - You’ve heard the expression “time is money”...but is time better than money? is being "time rich" the new rich?

In today’s episode, I’ll explain what it means to be time rich vs. time-poor (and spoiler alert: it doesn’t actually have that much to do with how much free time you have)

We’ll also talk about how feeling time rich is directly correlated with happiness. 

And of, course, like always, I’ll be sharing some practical tips to help you apply everything we talk about today in your own life.

 I have so much more that I could share about time mindset which I just finished presenting last week in my live workshop, Principles of Peaceful Productivity, as part of A Thriving Catholic Quickstart Series. 

But its okay if you missed it, because I do plan to make the replays of that workshop available for a short time free of charge, so stay tuned for that. 

I’m working on editing and uploading the videos, so I’ll put the link in the show notes here when it’s ready or you could just email me at [email protected] to let me know you’re interested and I’ll make sure to let you know when those replays are available. 

Thanks for listening! 

#003 - In this episode, we’ll explore an antidote to anxiety that Jesus taught us, but that has been explained more recently by Positive Psychology. Then, we’ll get down to some practical applications that you can start using today to help you feel less anxious. 

 A Thriving Catholic Quickstart Series is a series of 3 live workshops that I'll present from 29 Nov-1 Dec to tackle the 3 biggest issues that women I coach face!

In A Thriving Catholic Quickstart Series, I'll present:   

• ~30 minutes of training followed by live group coaching 
• 3 Sessions: 
  • 29 Nov - Easy and Effective Ways to Boost Energy Fast 
  • 30 Nov -  Proven Principles of Peaceful Productivity 
  • 1 Dec - How to Reach Your Ideal Weight (without slaving away at the gym or counting calories)

All sessions will be at 10:00 AM ET/ 7:00 AM PT on Zoom (with recordings available if you can't make it live).

Check it out here:

https://jessicacastillo.kartra.com/page/quickstart

Also, if you use the code GRATEFUL22 at checkout between now and 28 Nov, you'll get $50 off the workshop series (that's over 50% off :) 

Thanks for listening! 

#002 - What do the healthiest and happiest people you know have in common?

You know, the ones who are just bursting with energy, vitality, and joy?  

 In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into what it really takes to be an extremely healthy and happy Catholic (it comes down to just 5 habits), I’ll tell you the three biggest obstacles to health and happiness that most women I coach face, and I’ll share a way that you can overcome them. 

What I’ve noticed is that there are 3 big challenges that most women I coach want help with: 

1. They feel tired all the time 
2. They feel overwhelmed by all the “stuff” they need to do in a day 
3. They are tired of struggling to lose weight 

That’s why I’m so excited to share with you today that I am offering a series of 3 live workshops from 29 Nov-1 Dec that will tackle these exact issues! 

In A Thriving Catholic Quickstart Series, I'll present:   

• ~30 minutes of training followed by live group coaching 
• 3 Sessions: 
  • 29 Nov - Easy and Effective Ways to Boost Energy Fast 
  • 30 Nov -  Proven Principles of Peaceful Productivity 
  • 1 Dec - How to Reach Your Ideal Weight (without slaving away at the gym or counting calories)

All sessions will be at 10:00 AM ET/ 7:00 AM PT on Zoom (with recordings available if you can't make it live). 

Check it out here:

https://jessicacastillo.kartra.com/page/quickstart

Also, if you use the code GRATEFUL22 at checkout between now and 28 Nov, you'll get $50 off the workshop series (that's over 50% off :) 

Thanks for listening! 

#001 -  Welcome to A Thriving Catholic Podcast, episode # 1! In this inaugural episode, I’ll tell you what this show is all about, share a little bit about how a struggle with mental illness changed the trajectory of my life, and I’ll teach you a simple shift that you can make today that will have a profound impact on your health and happiness.  

If you're a Catholic woman who is ready to start thriving in every aspect of your life, hit subscribe to join me each week as I explore topics related to health, happiness, and holiness. 

I hope you enjoy the first episode! 

Thanks for listening!