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Thriving in the Space Between is a place for Catholic single and dating gals to be seen, known, loved on, and journeyed with. We know you’re tired of feeling overlooked in your ache. Because holding onto hope while single and dating can be one of the most challenging things you’ve ever done. Get ready for countless gems on how to live a full and whole lifestyle, diving into dating, mindsets, hormones, theology, all the things! We’re excited to journey alongside you, because this side of Heaven we never arrive! And we are with you on the journey!
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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 ...
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 jo...
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 behaviorThe difference between strength and self-protectionWhy men long to contribute — and what happens when they ...
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, ...
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 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 clarit...
If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I doing wrong?” — pause. In this episode, Meghan and Maria offer a different invitation: you are not a problem to be fixed — you are becoming. They share the heart and foundations of Thriving in the Space Between, unpacking why so many women feel stuck, exhausted, or alone in singleness — and how healing happens not through striving, but through identity, safety, and community. A grounding, hope-filled conversation for any woman learning how to hold the ache ...
🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Between are open — with an Early Bird Discount ($150 off) through Saturday, January 24 (doors close Jan 31). In Part 2 of our Program Overview, you’ll hear from Mandy and Nicole — two women who came into Thriving in the Space Between from very different places, but who both experienced real, interior shifts along the way. In this episode Mandy shares honestly: “I had never been on a date. I honestly thought it would never happen for me. Through TIS, I lea...
This episode is for the woman who’s been quietly wondering if things could actually feel different. 🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Between are officially open — with a 24-hour flash sale ($400 off) for those who are ready to begin. Inside, you’ll hear from real women — in their 20s, 30s, and 40s — sharing honestly about what shifted for them when they stepped into Thriving in the Space Between. One woman shared, “I came into TIS thinking something was wrong with me. I had gone on over a hund...
Tomorrow morning, we open the doors to Thriving in the Space Between — and for 24 hours only, there will be a $400 flash sale for those who feel ready to say yes. If you’ve ever thought… “I’m 30… I’ve never been in a relationship… is something wrong with me?” Natalie names what so many women carry in silence — the shame, the awkwardness, the pressure, and the quiet fear that you somehow missed your chance. And then she shares what’s been shifting inside TIS: not a “fix yourself” vibe… but a d...
If you’ve noticed that thoughts about time have been creeping in lately — feeling behind, pressured, panicked, or like every dating decision suddenly feels high-stakes — we want you to know: you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Join us next week Thursday, January 22, 2026 @7pm CT for Dating Without Deadline Panic - a FREE, Live Workshop. We’ll talk honestly about time, pressure, waiting, and the panic that can sneak into dating… and we’ll also make room to feel and gen...
In this episode, Amanda opens up about the fear of being behind, the pressure to control what comes next, and the surprising freedom she’s found by slowing down and surrendering more deeply. A conversation about healing, trust, and learning how to stay open—right where you are. “I didn’t feel hopeless—I just didn’t feel encouraged. And that changed everything.” ✨ January is stacked ✨ Doors to our 6 month Program: Thriving in the Space Between open January 20 with an Early Bird discount, and c...
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking I’m running out of time or I should be further along by now—you’re not alone. In this episode, Meghan and Maria talk about the quiet pressure so many women carry around time. The feeling that every decision is high-stakes. That healing, dating, or discernment has to happen now. That somehow you’re late to your own life. Together, they gently unpack where time scarcity shows up, how it fuels control and comparison, and why awareness is the first place re...
What happens when you’ve done all the right things—the books, the prayers, the programs—and you’re still waiting? In this special bonus conversation, Paulina shares her honest journey through singleness, disappointment, and the slow surrender of control. As a high-capacity, driven woman, she realized that hoping again didn’t mean trying harder—it meant learning how to release timelines, loosen her grip, and trust God without needing certainty first. “I realized I wasn’t afraid of hoping—I was...
Dreaming can feel impossible when you’re still carrying the weight of what didn’t happen, what hurt, or what never got resolved. In this episode, Meghan and Maria explore why dreaming often feels blocked—not because you’re doing it wrong, but because your heart and body are still holding last year. They walk through why looking back with honesty and compassion is often the missing step before moving forward, how unforgiveness and disappointment live in the body, and why healing creates the sp...
In this episode, Maria sits down with Amy, a TIS member who shares what shifted when she realized she wasn’t doing anything wrong—she just hadn’t learned how to be present in her whole self yet. Amy opens up about: Feeling stuck in her head and constantly “on”Learning how to pause, breathe, and let Jesus meet her in the present momentHow somatic practices helped her connect her mind and heart—without losing her Catholic identityShowing up differently in dating, friendships, work, and prayerEx...
What if dreaming isn’t about outcomes—but about staying open? Meghan and Maria share why dreaming still matters after disappointment, how God works in seasons of waiting, and why your desires were never an accident. ✨ You’re invited: The Dreaming Workshop ✨ If this episode stirred something in you, we’d love to hold space for you to go deeper. The Dreaming Workshop is one of our most loved experiences inside TIS—a spacious, guided, half-day retreat designed to help you reflect on the past yea...
Most of us were never taught how to be women in relationships. We’ve learned how to hustle, achieve, and stay strong—but not how to soften, receive, trust, or actually let ourselves be loved. Today’s guest, Catholic relationship coach Amy Davenport, learned these lessons through years of marital struggle and a powerful, grace-filled transformation that changed everything. In this conversation, Amy shares the six intimacy skills that helped restore her marriage and reconnect her to her f...
Let’s be honest: Catholic dating can feel… a lot. The starts and stops, the ghosting, the wondering if you’re the only one still waiting—it’s real. But there’s still so much hope here. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Wilson Hussem, beloved author, speaker, and creator of the app Sacred Spark, for a conversation about how God is restoring beauty, healing, and holiness in the dating space. You’ll hear real stories of transformation, reminders that your story isn’t late, and practical wa...
We say we want holy marriages and honest love—but sometimes our fear keeps us from living like it. In this mini episode, Meghan and Maria invite you to look at where fear, people-pleasing, or “I don’t want to rock the boat” might be holding you back. You’ll walk away reminded that real intimacy can’t exist without honesty—and that courage always leads to deeper freedom. ✨✨✨ Stay connected to TIS 💛 Want to take this conversation deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practica...
What happens when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would—and God meets you there anyway? In this week’s episode, Laurie shares her story of walking through single motherhood, disappointment, and deep faith. From letting go of the picture she imagined to finding peace in the present moment, she discovered that God was never late—He was just writing something different. This is a story about trust in the in-between, healing from striving, and saying yes again to love, to life, and to ho...
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