Faith and Growth

Gratitude isn’t something you say, it’s something you train your heart to feel. In this episode, I guide you through a powerful, practical, and heartfelt teaching on gratitude — not the kind you say out loud, but the kind you feel, embody, and live. We explore how entitlement blocks joy, how your brain is wired to miss the good, and how you can experience gratitude through four spiritual and emotional pathways: attitude, action, investment, and celebration.

Through stories, real-life examples, and spiritual practices, you’ll learn how to slow down, notice God’s presence, overcome negativity, and live with more joy, presence, and intention.

 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:•

• What gratitude really means beyond saying “thank you”
• How to feel gratitude instead of forcing it
• Why entitlement blocks your ability to experience joy
• How the brain attaches to negativity (Velcro/Teflon theory) and how to retrain it
• A step-by-step way to practice the Examen de Conciencia to notice God daily
• How to experience gratitude as action through service (Orlando’s story)
• How gratitude becomes investment — of time, money, and energy — for what matters most
• How gratitude shows up as celebration, pausing to honor your wins instead of living in “the gap”
• Why gratitude is the pathway to joy

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Are you wondering if what you're hearing is God's voice… or just your own thoughts?

In this episode, I share a vulnerable and transformational part of my journey, learning to recognize when God was speaking to me, and when it was just my mind trying to take control. I spent years resisting what God was calling me to do. I doubted myself. I questioned Him. I tried to negotiate. But God is patient. He is persistent. And He is gentle.

When I finally surrendered, I discovered peace, clarity, and purpose that I could’ve never created on my own.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How to tell if a thought is from God or from your mind

The difference between God’s voice (peace) and fear-driven thoughts (pressure)

The emotional signs God uses to speak to your heart, not just your logic

Why God’s voice is consistent and persistent, while doubt is scattered and confusing

How to get quiet enough to hear Him

How obedience unlocks peace and alignment

What happens when you stop resisting God’s calling and finally say yes

📖 Resources & Links:

🌿 Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

💬 If you're ready to take action or need clarity on your calling, book a call: TalkToBetsy.com

📚 Grab my book: Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

📲 Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot! 🕊️ Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com

God isn’t difficult to hear, we’re just often too busy to listen. If you’re ready to quiet the noise, trust His nudges, and walk boldly in what He’s calling you to do, this episode is for you.

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Are you focusing on what’s missing instead of what’s blessed?In this episode, I share a personal story about how I let stress and overwhelm steal my joy, until God reminded me of the power of gratitude. From reframing frustrations to seeing blessings in disguise, I discovered that gratitude isn’t just a feeling… it’s a spiritual practice that shifts everything. 🌿In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to shift from frustration to gratitudeThe psychological and spiritual power of thankfulnessHow gratitude raises your energy and draws God’s blessingsThe secret to manifesting joy, peace, and abundance through gratitudeWhat “reframing” means and how it changes your perspectiveHow to embody gratitude beyond words and into your daily life 📖 Resources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.comReady to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.comGrab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgcDownload the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com — a Christ-centered movement that unites the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening, stretching, and functional movement to nourish body and soul.💛 Gratitude isn’t something you say… it’s something you become. If you’re ready to lift your spirit, invite God’s presence into your life, and live in joy no matter your circumstances, this episode will help you get there.✨ Remember to subscribe for more faith-filled reflections on healing, surrender, and spiritual growth.

What has power over you?In this episode, I open up about my personal struggle with control, food, and the little habits that often rob us of freedom and peace. Through fasting, I discovered how letting go, physically and spiritually, can bring us closer to God and restore the balance between body, mind, and soul.Fasting isn’t punishment, it’s liberation.When we release what controls us, we make space for grace, strength, and divine alignment. Whether your challenge is food, social media, or the need to control, this episode will help you understand how fasting can free you and reconnect you with your highest self—the one God created you to be.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What fasting truly means from a spiritual and psychological perspectiveHow to recognize what has power over youThe difference between indulgence and mindful choiceHow to bridge the gap between your current self and your God-created selfThe power of offering your fast for a divine intentionWhy surrendering control brings true peace and joy📖 Resources & Links: Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com Ready to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.com Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgc Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot! Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com — a Christ-centered movement that unites the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening, stretching, and functional movement to nourish body and soul.Fasting is not about deprivation, it’s about devotion.If you’re ready to let go, trust God more deeply, and walk in freedom, this episode will guide you there.

Are you living in constant rush mode, overwhelmed, exhausted, and running on empty?

In this episode, I share how I went from “running around like a chicken without a head” to finding peace, clarity, and stillness through the power of prayer and silence. You’ll discover how God meets us in quiet moments, restores our strength, and transforms our chaos into calm when we learn to breathe, be still, and trust Him.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why silence is one of the most powerful forms of prayer

How to restore your inner peace through God’s presence

The three S’s: Silence, Solitude, and Stillness — and how they draw you closer to Him

The science and spirituality of breath as divine connection

How to replenish your energy and release stress through prayerful breathing

The beauty of centering prayer and how it aligns your will with God’s

What Lectio Divina is and how to listen for God’s voice through Scripture

How to stop living in “fight or flight” and start resting in faith

Why silence doesn’t mean emptiness — it means encounter with God

📖 Resources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

Ready to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com

God doesn’t want you to live in constant motion, He’s inviting you into rest. Breathe. Be still. Let Him fill your heart with peace and purpose.

Remember to subscribe for more faith-centered reflections on prayer, healing, and spiritual growth.

Prayer isn’t about convincing God, it’s about transforming youIn this episode, I open my heart to share my personal journey through loss, grief, and prayer. From the day I lost my daughter to the moment I discovered peace in surrender, you’ll hear how prayer transformed me not by changing God’s will, but by changing my heart.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What prayer really means beyond words and ritualsHow to trust God when His plans don’t match your ownThe difference between controlling and surrendering in prayerHow to find peace and acceptance through God’s willWhy prayer is not to change God’s mind, but to change yoursThe connection between loss, love, and divine purposeHow everyday actions, work, service and love can become prayerThe power of silence, stillness, and surrender in your relationship with GodHow to invite God into every area of your lifeHow prayer transforms pain into peace and purposeResources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God's calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.comGrab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!When you surrender, you find peace that surpasses understanding. If you’re ready to deepen your faith, heal your heart, and experience the power of true prayer, this episode is for you.

What if the very thing you thought would break you was actually the thing that brought you back to life?

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and first business coach, Luly B. Carreras, to talk about a season in her life that most of us can only imagine surviving. In 2018, she discovered her husband of 20 years had been unfaithful, and what followed was a painful divorce, the unraveling of life as she knew it, and the kind of heartbreak that leaves you curled up on the bathroom floor, struggling to breathe.

But here’s what makes her story so powerful: Luly chose grace. She chose to walk through betrayal, grief, and loss with faith as her anchor. And in that fire, she found resilience, community, and ultimately, redemption.

This conversation is about more than divorce; it’s about what happens when life takes away the picture you had of “family” and forces you to redefine it. It’s about parenting through heartbreak and modeling strength without hiding the humanity of your tears. It’s about the sacredness of community, letting people hold you when you can’t stand on your own, and remembering that we don’t have to be strong on our own because God’s strength meets us in our weakness.

Luly shares how pain became her teacher, how grace shaped the way she moved through divorce, and how abundance and love re-entered her life when she least expected it. Today, she’s remarried with a blended family and running a business built on service, faith, and joy.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How do I survive betrayal? How do I rebuild after divorce? How do I let love back in after being broken?”, this episode will meet you right where you are.

My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll be reminded that brokenness isn’t the end of your story. God can use the very pain that crushed you to rebuild you into who you were always meant to be.

Resources & Links:

You can find Luly B. at:

https://www.instagram.com/thelulyb

Be sure to DM her to tell her you listened to this episode! 

https://www.lulyb.com/

Register for a free masterclass on F.U.S.E, The Missing Piece of Communication here (Go to the second masterclass of the 3-part series).  

https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/sneakpeek/

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity here.

https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

Explore my Faith-Based Coaching Academy and upcoming programs:

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Are you holding on to resentment that’s stealing your peace and joy?

In this episode, I share my personal journey of setting the intention to forgive, overcoming two years of bitterness, and discovering the freedom that comes with true forgiveness.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

What unforgiveness is and what it does to you

What it means to forgive

The process to achieve healing and forgiveness

How to set the intention to forgive

How to visualize freedom from resentment

How to expand your heart to make space for healing

How to let go of past wounds and embrace God’s grace

Resources & Links:

Ready to step into your purpose and answer the God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com 

If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc 

Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

Forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about YOU.

Release the venom of unforgiveness and step into peace, joy, and purpose. If you’re ready to heal, grow closer to God, and find inner freedom, this podcast episode is for you.

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Do your conversations end before they even begin? Whether it’s with your partner, a family member, or a friend, defensiveness can shut down real connection fast.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, we dive into one of the most common relationships struggles: trying to talk to someone who’s always defensive.

You know the moment you bring something up, and suddenly the other person shuts down, gets angry, or flips the blame back on you.

But here’s the truth: defensiveness doesn’t have to kill your relationships. With the right tools, you can create safe, loving conversations where both people feel heard, validated, and connected.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🔹Why defensiveness happens in relationships, and what it really means.

🔹The #1 mistake most people make when trying to communicate with a defensive partner.

🔹Practical communication techniques: validation, paraphrasing, “I statement,” and the sandwich method.

🔹How to apply the FUSE Method

🔹Faith-based practices to approach difficult conversations with humility, empathy, and love.

When you put these tools into practice, you’ll notice conversations shift from conflict to connection. Instead of feeling stuck, you’ll start building bridges that strengthen your marriage, friendships, and even your relationship with God.

If you’ve ever said, “I can’t talk to them they get defensive every time,” this episode is your guide to healing that pattern and finding peace again.

Resources & Links:

Ready to transform your marriage or relationship? Book your couples coaching session today at RequestASession.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

Ready to go deeper and step into your purpose? Learn about my programs: FaithAndGrowth.com

What if the secret to saving your marriage (or any relationship) wasn’t fixing the other person, but transforming yourself?  In this episode, we reveal the two virtues that can completely shift the way you connect with your partner: humility and accountability.

Welcome back to the Faith & Growth Podcast, where psychology and spirituality come together to help you rise into the person you were created to be.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into a powerful real-life story of a client who came to therapy to “save his marriage.” What he discovered was that the key wasn’t blaming his wife but transforming from within.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🔹Why true humility is not weakness but a superpower in relationships.

🔹How accountability helps you take ownership and stop the cycle of blame.

🔹Practical ways to apply these virtues in your marriage, family, or friendships.

🔹The surprising connection between humility, spiritual growth, and healing.

Resources & Links:

Ready to transform your marriage or relationship? Book your couples coaching session today at RequestASession.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

Ready to go deeper and step into your purpose? Learn about my programs: FaithAndGrowth.com

Whether you’re struggling in your marriage, seeking to deepen your faith, or simply wanting to improve your communication, this episode will give you the tools to heal, grow, and thrive in love.

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