Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is one part of the content for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week our theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I'm sharing the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart as well as some ideas for do-able ways to practice this devotion. To get all of the content, you will need to be a paid subscriber. Get signed up now: https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

Here’s what is included in the daily content for the Change Your Heart challenge:

Theme: a focus point for our meditation

Lectio Divina: audio file of a 5-minute guided meditation, praying with Scripture, focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Question: for journaling on your own or discussing right here in the comments

Action: a simple prompt to put our daily theme into action in your everyday life

BONUS Live Video: At the end of the 21 days, we’ll have a live Zoom call discussion on Wednesday, August 28 !

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We all should embrace our bodies as gifts from God and focus on gratitude and self-acceptance! But that is complicated sometimes.

Do you struggle sometimes to love and be grateful for your body, just the way it is? This week we acknowledge the complicated relationship women often have with their bodies and the challenges we face in a world saturated with unrealistic beauty standards.

At the end of this week’s show I answer a listener’s question about starting a women’s group at her church.

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This is a BONUS episode of Girlfriends! One of the elements in our upcoming 21-Day Change Your Heart Challenge will be daily guided Lectio Divina—a five-minute audio guide to reading and praying with Scripture.

To give you an idea of what this content will be like, I’m sharing a free introduction to lectio divina and a sample of the daily prayers. If you like this and want to access all of the challenge content, be sure to upgrade your subscription now before our start date on August 5!

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In this episode, Rachel Balducci and I discuss the importance of female friendships and the changes that occur in marriage over time. We emphasize the need for intentional nurturing of married relationships outside of the demands of raising children and talk about the importance of personal growth and spirituality in maintaining a strong marriage. We discuss the need to make time for personal prayer and share how contemplative prayer can change everything. Rachel is just the best! I know you are going to enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Takeaways

* Female friendships are important for support, encouragement, and affirmation in the unique paths of womanhood.

* Marriage goes through changes over time, and it is important to be intentional in nurturing the relationship outside of the demands of raising children.

* Personal growth and spirituality are essential for a strong marriage.

* Making time for marriage and personal growth requires intentional time management and prioritization. Be at peace with the season of life you are in and avoid comparing yourself to others.

* Make time for personal prayer and find a prayer style that resonates with you.

* Schedule time for prayer and ask God to help you desire prayer.

* Connect with your spouse and find special moments to spend time together.

* Support and be on the same team as your spouse.

* Work on your own issues and avoid always blaming your spouse for problems in the relationship.

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Don’t miss our 21-Day Change Your Heart Challenge starting August 5!

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This week’s podcast is a little different because this was recorded in a live Zoom session where I answered your questions. In this Q&A, we discussed so many things! From raising teenagers to handling feelings of envy, from making time for daily prayer to pursuing work as a writer.

I mentioned our upcoming 21-Day Change Your Heart Challenge, and you will want to make sure you have an upgraded subscription to access all of that content beginning August 5!

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Do you have a bad habit you want to break? Spending to much time on social media? eating junk food? Gossiping? We all struggle with these things. In fact, I begin this week’s episode with a confession of my own about Instagram. UGH! So I’m sharing ideas for ways to break a bad habit. We emphasize the importance of setting triggers, understanding the reasons behind the habit, and replacing it with a healthier alternative. We also encourage seeking support, leaving reminders, and being patient with yourself as you make progress toward your goals.

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Marie Miller, a multifaceted artist and speaker, joins me on Girlfriends to discuss her second independent release, The Way of Love. She also talks about her experience as a Catholic musician in today's culture and the challenges and joys of balancing work and family life. Marie's album is inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux, and she encourages listeners to grow in their relationship with the saints.

Marie also shares her songwriting process and how she incorporates the teachings of the Church into her music. At the end of the show, we get a sneak-preview listen to Marie’s new song, The Way of Love!

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This week, we emphasize that procrastination is a common experience and should not be a source of guilt or self-judgment. Procrastination can cause anxiety, limit opportunities, and negatively affect relationships. To combat procrastination, I suggest doing the hard thing first, rewarding oneself for progress, holding oneself accountable, taking breaks, removing distractions, and taking action. I also address a listener's question about feeling overwhelmed by household chores and offer advice on establishing routines and involving children in chores.

Takeaways

* Procrastination is a common experience and should not be a source of guilt or self-judgment.

* Procrastination can cause anxiety, limit opportunities, and negatively affect relationships.

* To combat procrastination, do the hard thing first, reward yourself for progress, hold yourself accountable, take breaks, remove distractions, and take action.

* Establishing routines and involving children in household chores can help alleviate feelings of overwhelm.

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In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the topic of procrastination and provides tips on how to combat it. She emphasizes that procrastination is a common experience and should not be a source of guilt or self-judgment. Procrastination can cause anxiety, limit opportunities, and negatively affect relationships. To combat procrastination, Danielle suggests doing the hard thing first, rewarding oneself for progress, holding oneself accountable, taking breaks, removing distractions, and taking action. She also addresses a listener's question about feeling overwhelmed by household chores and offers advice on establishing routines and involving children in chores.

Takeaways

• Procrastination is a common experience and should not be a source of guilt or self-judgment.
• Procrastination can cause anxiety, limit opportunities, and negatively affect relationships.
• To combat procrastination, do the hard thing first, reward yourself for progress, hold yourself accountable, take breaks, remove distractions, and take action.
• Establishing routines and involving children in household chores can help alleviate feelings of overwhelm.
  
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Do you have a bad habit you want to break? Spending too much time on social media? Eating junk food? Gossiping? We all struggle with these things. In fact, I begin this week’s episode with a confession of my own about Instagram. UGH!

I’m sharing ideas for ways to break a bad habit. We emphasize the importance of setting triggers, understanding the reasons behind the habit, and replacing it with a healthier alternative. We also encourage seeking support, leaving reminders, and being patient with yourself as you make progress toward your goals.

Finally, I take on a listener’s question and share some ideas for how to make the Catholic faith meaningful to your children, including setting a good example, creating a family culture, and providing access to other faithful adults.

Takeaways

* Identify triggers and modify or remove them to break a bad habit.

* Understand the reasons behind the habit and replace it with a healthier alternative.

* Seek support from others who are trying to break similar habits.

* Leave reminders to stay focused on breaking the habit.

* Be patient with yourself and recognize that breaking a habit takes time.

* Set a good example of living out the Catholic faith for children.

* Create a family culture that values and prioritizes the Catholic faith.

* Provide access to other faithful adults who can serve as role models and mentors for children.

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