The Catholic Life Coach

Hello my love,

As we close this four-part podcast series on rest, I’ve been thinking about how God weaves every part of our lives together — the planting, the growing, the harvesting, and the resting.

In this week’s episode, I share how rest doesn’t mean stopping everything. It means quieting our hearts, slowing our thoughts, and remembering that peace is found in His presence, not in our productivity. But first…

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🎧 This episode is for you if…

* You feel like there’s never enough time to rest or slow down.

* You’re in a busy, transitional, or emotional season.

* You long to experience peace and joy even in the middle of your to-do list.

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

Where can I invite more rest and peace into my days — not by doing less, but by trusting more? What would change if I believed that rest is holy work too?

🙏 A prayer to carry into your week:

God, quiet my heart and still my mind.Help me find You in the middle of my busyness and remind me that peace isn’t something I earn, it’s something I receive.Teach me to rest in You, no matter the season. Amen.

With love and prayers,Karla, the Catholic Life Coach 💛

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Hello my love,

These past weeks have been intense for the whole entire country.

In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on how God calls us to live boldly in our faith, step into our callings, and stop being lukewarm in the life He’s given us.

Note: I think regardless of whether or not we agreed or disagreed with Charlie Kirk or in part, I think his death really ignited something in many hearts. I have seen a ripple effect that I’ve not seen in a while in Christians, in people who felt like they couldn’t speak before. Let’s talk about that today. But first…

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🎧 This episode is for you if…

* you want to grow in your faith, embrace your God-given callings, and live more boldly and purposefully.

* you feel stuck in lukewarm faith, hesitant to speak truth.

* if you are unsure how to integrate God fully into their everyday life and work.

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

How am I holding back from fully living out my faith? What calling or mission has God placed on my heart that I’ve been afraid to step into? How can I invite Him into every part of my day, big or small, and trust Him as my guide?

🙏 A restful prayer to pray:

God, help me live boldly in my faith and step into the calling You’ve placed on my heart. Guide me in every part of my day, and let my words and actions reflect Your love. Amen.

With love and prayers,Karla, the Catholic Life Coach 💛

🌿 P.S. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to the podcast! You’ll get my free Priorities Printable plus updates on retreats, coaching, and encouragement for your journey.

Hello my love,

Welcome back to The Rest We Deserve podcast series. So far we’ve talked about why we need rest and how to find rest for our minds. Today, we’re moving deeper into rest for the heart and the body.

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In today’s episode, we’re exploring what happens when we carry guilt, emotional heaviness, or run our bodies on empty and how God invites us to lay it all down.

🎧 This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt:

* weighed down by guilt, shame, or regret

* short-tempered or drained even when you’re doing “all the right things”

* constantly tired, running on caffeine, or stuck in hustle-mode

My love, your heart needs rest. Your body needs rest. And Jesus longs to give it to you.

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

Where is your heart feeling heavy right now? What does your body need: stillness, movement, or simply permission to pause?

🙏 A restful prayer to pray:Jesus, I bring You my guilt, my heaviness, and my fatigue. Teach me how to rest in You… heart, body, and soul. Help me live today with freedom, peace, and joy in Your presence. Amen.

With love and prayers,Karla, the Catholic Life Coach 💛

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Hello my love,

Welcome to week two of The Rest We Deserve podcast series. Today we're going to talk a little bit and dive a little bit deeper on rest in a different sense of the word. And this sense is more specifically to resting in your mind.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how challenging it can be to truly rest in our minds.

🎧 This episode is for you if you’ve ever found yourself:

* feeling unrested even after taking a break

* caught in overthinking, anxiety, second-guessing, or worry

* stuck in spiraling thoughts

The next time you feel worry rising, pause and bring yourself back to this moment. Jesus is here with you right now.

Want to know how to interrupt those spirals and finally find rest for your mind? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how!

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

What if there wasn’t actually a problem? What if this could be easy? Bring yourself back to the present moment. Not in the past, not in the future… right now. With Jesus, you are safe here.

🙏 A restful prayer to pray:

Jesus, I bring you my thoughts, my worries, and my decisions. Be with me in this moment. I surrender my overthinking to You and trust that You hold my tomorrow. Help me rest in You today.

With love and prayers,Karla, the Catholic Life Coach 💛

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Hello my love,

Today’s episode isn’t what I planned, but I feel it’s exactly what you need this week.

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In today’s episode, we’re coming together in prayer.

My heart has been heavy this week, and I felt called to pause, reflect, and pray with you.

🎧 This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt:

* Overwhelmed by the news or the world around you

* Unsure how to stand strong in faith, hope, and courage

* Longing for peace in the midst of chaos

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

Take a deep breath and imagine laying your fears, grief, and worries before Jesus. Feel Him whisper: You are not alone.

🙏 A gentle prayer to pray:

Lord, meet me where I am. Wrap me in Your love, grant courage, and help me find peace in Your presence. Amen.

My love, I hope this episode gives you a moment to pause, breathe, and feel God’s nearness in the middle of it all.

With love and prayers,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

P.S. Sometimes, all you need is a few minutes to sit in prayer and this episode is that space.

Hello my love,

This week on the Catholic Life Coach Podcast, I’m sharing something that God placed so clearly on my heart: the truth that rest is not a luxury. It’s holy.

Over the summer, I took a step back from the podcast.

I rested, spent more time with my family, and let God show me what He wanted for this next season.

And in prayer, one word kept rising up again and again: rest.

This month, I’m beginning a brand-new series called The Rest We Deserve.

🌿 P.S. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to the podcast! You’ll get my free Priorities Printable plus updates on retreats, coaching, and encouragement for your journey.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring why rest isn’t lazy or indulgent. It’s God’s design for us. From creation to Jesus’s ministry, rest has always been part of the plan.

🎧 This episode is for you if you’ve ever thought:

* “If I slow down, I’ll fall behind.”

* “Resting means I’m not being productive.”

* “I’ll rest later… once everything is done.”

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

If God Himself rested on the seventh day, what makes you believe that you shouldn’t?

🙏 A prayer for you:

Jesus, teach me to trust that slowing down is not wasted time. Help me release the pressure to always be producing, and show me how to delight in holy rest with You. May my rest renew me so I can love and serve with joy. Amen.

My love, the world wants us to believe that rest is a luxury, but the truth is rest is essential. It’s where we reconnect with God, refuel our hearts, and remember who we are in Him.

Thank you for being part of this community. I can’t wait for you to listen, and I’m praying this episode gives you the freedom to embrace rest with peace and purpose.

With love and gratitude,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

P.P.S Join us next week for a free 10 day prayer challenge over on Instagram!

Hello my love,I’ve been discerning and I believe God is inviting me to rest in Him this month, and to be more present with my family.

So, I’m taking a much-needed break from my beautiful podcast.

But don’t worry. This pause isn’t the end.

I already have plans for a beautiful new series to relaunch in the fall, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

In the meantime, I’ve selected some encore episodes I know will bless you right where you are.

🌿 P.S. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to the podcast! You’ll get my free Priorities Printable plus updates on retreats, coaching, and encouragement for your journey.

This week’s episode…

I want to talk about joy—real, everyday joy that sticks, even when life feels… well, messy.

I’ll admit something upfront: I’m not naturally joyful all the time. Even growing up in Venezuela, where most people seem to radiate happiness, I’ve had my fair share of days where I focus on what’s missing instead of what’s good. Yes, my brain loves to do that thing it does.

But here’s the thing: joy is a skill. It’s something we practice. And God gives us so many little tools to help us do it.

In this episode, I share a few of my favorite ways like how simplifying your schedule can actually give you more peace than a week at a spa, and why doing something kind for someone else instantly boosts your happiness.

🎧 This episode is for you if:

→ You want to feel more joy in your everyday life→ You struggle to notice the blessings around you→ You love practical, faith-filled tips that actually work

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

What small change could you make today to notice more of God’s blessings and feel a little more joy?

🙏 A prayer for your heart:

Lord, thank You for the gift of today. Help me notice the blessings around me, simplify what I can, and find joy in the little moments. Teach me to trust You and share Your love with others. Amen.

🎧 I can’t wait for you to hear it and maybe even laugh at the weird dream I had about meeting Jonathan Roomey (yes, Jesus in The Chosen! 🤦‍♀️).

With all my heart,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

🙏 An Invitation for You:

It’s time to stop holding back and start living fully into your God-given purpose. Rooted & Radiant offers six months of coaching, community, and guidance to help you grow in confidence, clarity, and courage—rooted in your faith and aligned with your calling. Step forward without guilt, fear, or compromise, and experience the joy, peace, and abundance God intends for your life…

Here’s what you need to know:

We begin Saturday, September 6thEnrollment is currently $500 off, but the price goes up on September 1st.You can either schedule a call with me to explore if it’s the right fit, or, if you already feel ready, you can join today and secure your spot.

Schedule a call here or…

Hello my love,I’ve been discerning and I believe God is inviting me to rest in Him this month, and to be more present with my family.

So, I’m taking a much-needed break from my beautiful podcast.

But don’t worry. This pause isn’t the end.

I already have plans for a beautiful new series to relaunch in the fall, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

In the meantime, I’ve selected some encore episodes I know will bless you right where you are.

🌿 P.S. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to the podcast! You’ll get my free Priorities Printable plus updates on retreats, coaching, and encouragement for your journey.

This week’s episode…

What if you could step outside your comfort zone—your “cave”—and embrace the discomfort that comes with pursuing your God-given callings?

What if you did it afraid?

From my own journey and what God taught me, I talk about how our brains are wired to keep us safe and comfortable. That safety can sometimes hold us back from the life and purpose God is calling us to.

🌸 Why push through discomfort?

Fear is a natural part of growth. It doesn’t mean you have to back down! I’ll share how to balance trusting God with actively participating in the journey He’s called you to.

God is calling you to a great mission. He invites you to show up, take risks, and pursue the dreams He’s placed on your heart.

🎧 This episode is for you if:

→ You feel afraid to take action but know God is calling you to more→ You want to trust Him more with your life’s callings→ You love hearing personal stories of others who’ve struggled and grown

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

What is God calling you to do… right now? How can you surrender more to Him today?

🙏 A prayer for your heart:

Lord, thank you for the gift of my life. Give me courage to step out in faith and trust You. Lead me into the deeper callings You have placed on my heart. Amen.

Remember, without God, we can’t—but without us, God won’t. Let’s embrace our roles as co-pilots in the miraculous journey of life! ❤️

With all my heart,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

🙏 An Invitation for You:

It’s time to stop holding back and start living fully into your God-given purpose. Rooted & Radiant offers six months of coaching, community, and guidance to help you grow in confidence, clarity, and courage—rooted in your faith and aligned with your calling. Step forward without guilt, fear, or compromise, and experience the joy, peace, and abundance God intends for your life…

Here’s what you need to know:

We begin Saturday, September 6thEnrollment is currently $500 off, but the price goes up on September 1st.You can either schedule a call with me to explore if it’s the right fit, or, if you already feel ready, you can join today and secure your spot.

Schedule a call here or…

Hello my love,I’ve been discerning and I believe God is inviting me to rest in Him this month, and to be more present with my family.

So, I’m taking a much-needed break from my beautiful podcast.

But don’t worry. This pause isn’t the end.

I already have plans for a beautiful new series to relaunch in the fall, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

In the meantime, I’ve selected some encore episodes I know will bless you right where you are.Subscribe n

This week’s episode…

What if you could romanticize your life—finding joy and beauty in the little things—even before anything changes?

In this encore episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: romanticizing your life.

🌸 What does it mean to romanticize your life?

It’s about noticing the little things that bring you joy and making everyday moments feel cozy and meaningful. Maybe it’s sipping your morning coffee slowly, soaking in a quiet moment, or making your home a peaceful place you love for you and your loved ones.

I’m excited to share gentle ways you can bring more warmth and happiness into your days through simple habits and those small, beautiful moments that fill your heart!

🎧 This episode is for you if:

→ You want to slow down and savor life more fully→ You want to bring more warmth and joy into your everyday→ You’re looking for simple ways to make ordinary moments feel special

💭 A quiet reflection while you listen:

How can you slow down and savor the small moments that already bring you joy?

🙏 A prayer for your heart:

Lord, thank You for the gift of everyday beauty.Help me to slow down, appreciate the little things, and live a life full of joy and peace.Amen.

With all my heart,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

🌿 P.S. If you haven’t yet, make sure you subscribe to the podcast! You’ll get my free Priorities Printable plus updates on retreats, coaching, and encouragement for your journey.

Hello my love!

Something shook me deeply this week, and it reminded me—again—that our lives are not meant to be lived waiting for “someday.”

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about fear, surrender, and what happened when my daughter was suddenly rushed to the hospital. I’ll walk you through the moment I got that phone call, how God spoke to me in the hospital room, and what I now know to be true: we are not meant to live our lives according to fear.

We are not meant to live our lives according to fear.

This isn’t just my story. It’s a wake-up call for all of us who are waiting to feel 100% certain before taking bold, beautiful steps toward the life God is calling us to.

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🎙️ This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:

* How can I stop letting fear or uncertainty dictate my decisions?

* Is it irresponsible to follow my dreams when the path feels unconventional?

* Can I really trust God with the desires of my heart?

💭 Here’s a reflection question to think about while you listen:

What dream or calling have you been putting off… waiting for the “right time,” perfect clarity, or permission?

🙏 A prayer for you:

Jesus, help me release the fear that keeps me small. Give me the courage to trust the desires you’ve placed in my heart and to step boldly even when I can’t see the full path ahead. Remind me that you walk with me, always, and that I am never alone in my holy ambition.

My love, stop waiting for the moment you feel ready. Take the step now. Say yes now.

The dream in your heart isn’t random. It’s placed there by God, on purpose, for a purpose. Say yes to it. He will meet you there.

Thank you for being part of this beautiful community. I’m cheering you on!

With all my heart,Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach 💛

🌸 Coming Up: The Radiant Soul Retreat

This November, I’m taking five Catholic women back to Assisi for a life-changing experience of rest, prayer, coaching, and community.

It’s not a packed itinerary or a tour bus situation. It’s quiet mornings. Deep conversations. Private holy hours. Holy ground.

✨ Just 5 women.🕯️ One sacred journey.📍 Jubilee Year 2025.

There are a couple spots left, my love, and if you’re feeling that tug... maybe this is your invitation. Let’s walk the streets of Assisi together.

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