Making and keeping friends is hard; relationships are tricky; and all of that has gotten stickier in post(ish)-pandemic life. Join us for this chat with our friend Katerina Leung, as we sift through the hilarious and painful reality of the socially awkward soup we are all swimming in right now. She shares some real gems for us reflect on, to help us reach out to others with courage, compassion and humility! 

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Conversations these days can be intense and divisive, and can leave you feeling ... well, crappy! This episode is all about growing in our capacity to enter into those tricky dialogues - we share the mistakes we've made, the challenges we've faced and a few things we've learned a long the way!

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It's our second season!! We are Erin, Nicole, and Rachael - and together with our secret prayer warrior - we are so excited to dive into another year with you!! In the coming episodes we will be sharing experiences of God's love amidst challenges and sufferings in our own lives and the lives of our guests. We're also pretty goofy...so expect more than a few laughs along the way! 

What do lady-moustaches, tennis and transitions have in common... this episode!! Welcome to Season 2!! 

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Rachael, Erin, and Nicole discuss the podcast season that was, and share some exciting news about the upcoming year. 

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In this very open conversation, Erin, Nicole, and Rachael talk about insecurities, and our need to know deeply that we are loved by God. 

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We speak about the significance of the devotion to Divine Mercy in our lives.

Full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e24-divine-mercy 

We interview Rachael's aunty and uncle about their journey towards hope when facing cancer. 

Full show notes available here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e23-radical-hope 

We talk about the Art of Dying ("Ars Moriendi"), specifically, about people we have known who have inspired us in the way they lived and died. 

Full show notes available here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e22-euthanasia-ars-moriendi-the-art-of-dying-2 

We speak with Fr. John, a hospital chaplain in downtown Toronto, about his experiences accompanying people through suffering and dying. 

Full show-notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e21euthanasia-a-hospital-chaplain-speaks 

We speak with Taylor Hyatt, who shares about her experiences living with cerebral palsy, and advocating for justice for disabled people in Canada. 

Full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e20-euthanasia-a-disability-rights-activist-speaks