Thriving in the Space Between

When someone we love is hurting, our instinct is often to fix it.
To offer advice. To point to the bright side. To make the pain go away.

But what if the comfort we actually need in hard seasons isn’t solutions — but presence?

In this tender conversation, Meghan and Maria reflect on the healing power of simply being with one another in suffering. They explore why silence, empathy, and shared tears can be more transformative than the right words — and how learning to “hold space” is both a human and deeply spiritual invitation.

If you’ve ever longed to feel seen in your pain — or wondered how to better love someone who is hurting — this episode is for you.

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In this honest conversation, Meghan and Maria talk about a pattern they’ve been seeing more and more among women: naming struggles as identity.

Phrases like “I’m chronically single,” “I’m anxious,” or “I’m a perfectionist” may feel true — but when we claim them as who we are, they can quietly shape how we think, feel, and show up in our lives and relationships.

Together, they explore the emotional, spiritual, and even neurological impact of identity beliefs — and offer a hopeful invitation to step out of shame-based labels and into the truth of who God says you are.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a story about yourself that feels heavy or permanent, this episode will help you create space for new hope, deeper healing, and a renewed way of seeing your current season. 

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If Part 1 helped you rethink what money is for, Part 2 moves into the practical side of stewardship.

In this continuation of our conversation with Amanda Texera, co-founder of Wallet Win, we talk about what it actually looks like to begin taking ownership of your finances in a simple, grounded way—without overwhelm and without needing to become a “money expert.”

Amanda reminds us that financial peace doesn’t come from having a perfect system. It begins with turning on the lights—looking honestly at your money, creating awareness, and making small decisions that align with the life God is calling you to.

We also talk about the real fears and resistance that come up for many women around money, and why those feelings are often the very place where freedom begins.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by budgeting, unsure where to start, or worried you’re already “behind,” this episode will give you both practical tools and a lot of reassurance: you can start small and still move toward peace.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why budgeting often feels overwhelming—and how to simplify it
• Practical tools for getting started (apps, spreadsheets, and simple systems)
• The “forgotten expenses” that quietly derail most budgets
• How to close the gap between income and spending
• The difference between a side hustle and a side hassle
• Why financial awareness builds confidence—not restriction
• How growing in stewardship now can bless your future marriage (or any vocation)

Amanda’s resources + programs mentioned:

• Wallet Win: walletwin.com
• Catholic Money Academy: catholicmoneyacademy.com
• Free Budget Guide: catholicbudgetguide.com

✨ If this episode gave you a practical next step, we’d love to hear it. Send us a message or email and tell us what one small step you’re planning to take this week. We're here cheering you on! 

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Money can feel like one of those topics that’s super heavy… even when you want to be a good steward.

In Part 1 of this conversation, we sit down with Amanda Texera, co-founder of Wallet Win, to talk about money through a Catholic lens—without shame, without extremes, and without the “girlboss” energy that often leaves women feeling more stressed than before.

Amanda shares her own story (including a very real honeymoon money moment 😅), how she and her husband became debt-free on a modest income, and why financial stewardship isn’t about control—it’s about freedom. Freedom to live with clarity, generosity, and the ability to say yes when God invites you somewhere new.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not good with money,” or “I’ll deal with this once I’m married,” we hope this episode feels like a deep exhale… and a loving invitation back into reality—where peace is possible.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why money is emotionally loaded for so many women (and why you’re not alone)
• The two extremes we often see in the culture: avoidance vs. obsession
• A Catholic definition of money: a resource entrusted to you by God
• Why money shouldn’t be the thing keeping you from saying yes to your vocation
• Amanda’s debt-free story—and what it taught her about unity, stewardship, and trust
• The first foundational step toward financial peace: awareness
• Why budgeting is a path to peace (not punishment)

Amanda’s resources + programs mentioned:

• Wallet Win: walletwin.com
• Catholic Money Academy: catholicmoneyacademy.com
• Free Budget Guide: catholicbudgetguide.com

✨ If this episode stirred something in you, we’d love to hear it. Send us a message or email with your biggest takeaway—or the one money belief you’re ready to gently challenge. We're cheering for you! 

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Therese Northrop, we move from the why of holistic health into the deeply practical.

If Part 1 helped you rethink the body-soul split, this episode helps you begin living differently inside your own body.

We talk specifically about the nervous system — what it’s actually doing, why so many women feel constantly dysregulated, and how simple, faithful practices like breath and prayer can begin restoring peace from the inside out.

Together, we explore:

• Why we’re designed to live primarily in rest + digest (not fight or flight)
• How chronic stress reshapes the body over time
• What nervous system dysregulation actually looks like in daily life
• The connection between breath, spirit (ruach), and regulation
• How Scripture isn’t just spiritual encouragement — it has biological impact
• What it means to approach healing with discernment instead of fear
• Practical ways to begin caring for your body today

Dr. Therese also shares wisdom on how to find a chiropractor or holistic practitioner you feel safe with — and why safety and discernment matter more than perfection.

If you’ve been feeling tense, reactive, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to approach holistic care faithfully… this episode is an invitation back into integration.

Connect with Dr. Therese: [email protected] 

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If you’ve ever wanted to care for your body more intentionally but felt wary of crossing into “woo woo” territory—this episode is for you.

Maria and Meghan sit down with Dr. Therese Northrop, a Catholic chiropractor and long-time Theology of the Body student, for a grounded conversation on what it looks like to pursue healing without drifting into woo-woo—and without cutting your body off from your faith.

Together, we talk about:

• Why Catholics are meant to think holistically (body + soul… always)
• How Western medicine’s “body over here / soul over there” split affects the way we approach health
• Why nervous system regulation matters (and why we’re designed to live in rest + digest)
• The two most accessible daily tools for regulation: breath + prayer
• How to discern holistic modalities with wisdom (without fear)
• What it can mean when your symptoms are trying to tell you something—gently, not shamefully

If you’ve felt stressed, dysregulated, or disconnected from your body… let this be an invitation back into integration—with Jesus in the center.

Connect with Dr. Therese: [email protected] 

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If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍

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What if dating didn’t have to feel confusing, rushed, or disconnected from who you really are?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Rachel Hoover Canto—author of Pretty Good Catholic—we move into the places many Christian dating conversations avoid: physical boundaries, online dating, healing, and how to date without turning every encounter into a high-stakes interview.

Rachel offers practical, grounded wisdom rooted in faith and real-life experience—guidance that honors both your humanity and your desire for a holy, life-giving relationship.

✨ In Part 2, we explore:

• Physical affection as a reflection—not the foundation—of a relationship
• Navigating boundaries with clarity, courage, and communication
• Online meeting vs. online dating (and how to use apps well)
• When it’s wise to pause dating and tend to healing
• Dating with intention without the pressure or performance

This episode is for the woman who wants to date well, stay open, and move at a pace that feels honest, embodied, and aligned with her values.

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What if the problem isn’t you—but the dating advice you were given?

In this episode, we welcome Rachel Canto, author of Pretty Good Catholic, for an honest conversation about singleness, longing, and the dating wisdom many Christian women were never taught.

Rachel shares her story of desiring marriage, navigating heartbreak and discernment, and how God met her in the ache—eventually leading her to write the book she wishes she’d had years earlier.

✨ In Part 1, we explore:

• Rachel’s personal journey and call to write Pretty Good Catholic
• Why so much faith-based dating advice feels incomplete
• The need for practical, embodied guidance
• How hope can stay alive in the waiting

Part 2 continues the conversation with tangible tools for boundaries, physical affection, and modern dating.

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If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍

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In today’s episode, we’re having an honest conversation about receptivity, respect, and why good men often stop pursuing.

So many women long to be chosen, pursued, and cherished — yet have learned to survive by being hyper-independent, efficient, and closed to receiving.

We talk about:

• Why receptivity is often misunderstood (and deeply wounded)
• How past hurt shapes present dating behavior
• The difference between strength and self-protection
• Why men long to contribute — and what happens when they can’t
• How small shifts can open the door to real connection

This episode is an invitation to soften — not to be passive, but to be present.

If you’ve ever wondered why men don’t pursue the way you hoped… this conversation may gently shift how you see dating, men, and yourself.

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Doors close tomorrow for Thriving in the Space Between (our signature 6 month program) — Sat, Jan 31 at 5pm CST.

Start here (Program Overview + testimonials):
👉🏼 [Program Overview link]

Want a free taste first? Workshop replay available through Feb 1:
👉🏼 [Dating without Deadline Panic REPLAY link]

We’d be honored to walk with you in whatever way feels right in this season.

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If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍

✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.
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🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living
Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.
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What if the healing you’re longing for doesn’t come from fixing yourself — but from being known, supported, and walking alongside other women who get it?

In this episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Maria is joined by Annie and Rachel for part 2 of a powerful conversation about how community inside The Intentional Single becomes a place of real transformation. They share how small groups, sisterhood, and intentional formation helped them grow in confidence, emotional safety, femininity, and clarity — not just in dating, but in every area of life.

From navigating vulnerability and jealousy, to learning how to celebrate each other’s joys, discern dating within friendship, and hold space without fixing, this episode offers a lived glimpse into what makes the TIS community different.

If you’re tired of walking through singleness alone, bracing your way through the waiting, or wondering if you’re behind — this conversation is for you.

Part one of a two-part conversation.

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The doors are currently open to our immersive 6 month program  — Thriving in the Space Between — until Saturday, January 31 @5pm CST. 

If you’d like a taste of the heart of this work before deciding:

💗 Dating Without Deadline Panic
A grounding, compassionate FREE workshop around timelines, urgency, and peace in the body. (available through Feb 1)
👉🏼 Watch the replay here

And if you’ve watched the Program Overview and would appreciate space to talk it through, we’re offering 20-minute clarity calls — no pressure, no convincing. Just honest conversation to help you come to a clear, peaceful yes or no.

👉🏼 Book a clarity call

We’d be honored to walk with you in whatever way feels right in this season.

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Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered.
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If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍

✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence.
👉 Get the guide

🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living
Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights.
Use code TIS for your first month FREE.

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🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single
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