This week's visit I'm joined by another Priory East "graduate", Erika! She takes us on the journey of discovering the Catholic faith, discerning her vocation, and mental health. If mental illness is something you are struggling with, please look to the resources listed below!!! Also feel free to connect with me or Erika.

Resources:

- Catholic Psych Institute

- NAMI

Erika's Advice:

- "The only difference between a sinner and a saint is that a sinner keeps on trying"

Stay connected!

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This visit I am joined by Priory East's most recent "graduate" Maggie Takita! She shares about her years living at Priory East, growing up in a large (12 kids!!!) family, the importance of community, and the power of vulnerability.

Resources:

• Brene Brown: Daring Greatly and Rising Strong

• Thomas Aquinas College summer program

• Prayer for a Good Husband or Wife will be posted on our Instagram page

Maggie's Advice:

• Recognize the uniqueness of yourself and each person - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

Stay Connected!

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Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thevisitpod

Christina and I chat cultural differences, femininity, artistic expression, identity in work, blessings / challenges of having a family member with special needs, healing after heartbreak, and much much more!

Resources:

• Christina's Spotify Playlist "Beauty in the Waiting"

• Christina's Bible Covers Instagram @chasing_bigb

• Christina's Postcards Instagram @incaseyouforgetmydear

• Christina's Veils

• Christina's Blog

Christina's "1 thing" to fight comparison:

Really three things

• Sisterhood - good, strong female friendships

• Life Verse - 1 Corinthians 2:9: But as it is written: “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,”

• Life Line - "And HE is always good!"

Stay Connected!

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Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thevisitpod

Lily and I visit post-birthday brunch to talk about our mutual love of women empowering women, Leslie Knope, words of affirmation & quality time, and much more!

Resources:

• Monk Manual

• The GIVEN Institute

• Verso l'alto Coffee

• The Woman School

Lily's 1 thing to fight comparison:

• Words of affirmation: Writing/ reflecting on the beauty and goodness of others, but also yourself!

Stay connected!

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Instagram: @thevisitpod

In this visit, Rachel and I share our hilarious tale of comparison resolving itself into a friendship so deep she even helped me paint my room this past Christmas (while listening to Harry Potter of course). We also chat about gratitude, artists, creativity, benefits of routine, trust, communication styles, and so much more!

Resources:

• Mia Fieldes podcast episode

• Fiat 90/40: Maggie Adams took various programs you can find online and edited/combined with some of our feedback to create our own program. If you are interested in more information, please email me!

Rachel's 1 thing to help stop comparison:

• Pray to St. Joseph / build devotion to and relationship with him

• St. Joseph consecration by Dr. Bottaro

• Holy Cloak Novena

Stay connected!

Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thevisitpod

Join me with my dear friend and roommate Margaret Mary Adams! We share how we first met, the comparison/competition that blocked us from getting closer to one another, and the power of vulnerability which led us to the deep friendship we now share. We also talk about relationships, chastity, anxiety, Catholic mindfulness, personality types, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this JOYful conversation as much as we did!

Resources:

• The Mindful Catholic by Dr. Greg Bottaro

• "Ever Present God, here with me now, help me to be here with You" - Dr. Greg Bottaro

• Catholic therapy & mindfulness course: https://www.catholicpsych.com/

• Hallow

• Headspace (also recommend checking out Nike Run Club's "Mindful Miles")

Maggie's 1 thing to help stop comparison:

"Be who God meant you to be, and you'll set the world on fire" - St. Catherine of Siena

Get connected:

Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thevisitpod

To kick off The Visitation Podcast, I will be visiting with past and present residents of Priory East! This intro explains a little about who and what Priory East is, and how it was first created.

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Instagram: @visitationpodcast