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Thriving in the Space Between
Thriving in the Space Between
Author: The Intentional Single
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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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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 in the know on all things TIS! Want to take what you’re hearing here even deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are ...
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...
You’re praying. You’re trying to stay hopeful. But deep down, you’re wondering, “What if it never happens for me?” This week, we’re joined by our dear friend Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio — a bioethicist, speaker, and truth-teller — for a heartfelt conversation about the ache of waiting — and how to trust God when it feels like everyone else’s story is moving faster than yours. Sarah opens up about her own long waiting season, what it taught her about surrender, and how she finally began to believe t...
Meghan and Maria get real about a pattern they’ve seen in Catholic circles — conversations that drift toward gossip, negativity, and tearing others down. In this short but powerful episode, they talk about how to shift the tone, speak life, and become women who elevate — in friendship, dating, and beyond. ✨✨✨ Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to take what you’re hearing here even deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—whether you want to untangle old patterns, clear ...
Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t grow up with clear, honest, or healthy conversations about intimacy. The result? Shame, confusion, and wounds that often follow us into dating, engagement, and marriage. That’s why we’re so grateful for our guest, Ellen Holloway. Ellen is a Catholic marriage and intimacy educator who helps women deepen connection in their marriages while staying grounded in Church teaching. She’s the creator of courses like The Orgasm Course for Catholic Women and The Cathol...
Ever feel like you’re pouring into relationships and not getting much back? Or like asking for what you actually need feels selfish? We’ve been there too—and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today. In this episode we talk about how practicing the simple skill of asking—and receiving—can be one of the most healing shifts in moving toward secure connection. From the way wounds are formed in relationships to how they are repaired through vulnerability and reciprocity, you’ll learn a practic...
You’ve probably asked the same questions women bring to us all the time: “What if I’m not ready? What if it doesn’t work for me? What if it’s too much?” Inside this episode, you’ll hear real Q&A from our live workshop, testimonies from women who once felt the very same way, and the surprising shifts that unfolded when they finally said yes. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what actually happens in TIS—raw coaching, honest questions, powerful stories of healing—and why so many call this 6-...
We’re living in an uncertain world, ladies — and we need different skills to stay rooted in peace when everything feels unsteady. If you’re feeling shut down, tired, burned out, overwhelmed, or stressed, you are not alone. In this episode, we talk about why your nervous system is telling the truth, how to find interior safety in a chaotic world, and what it looks like to practice the pause so you can rest, receive, and hope again. 🌿 And if your heart is craving more than a one-time reset, com...
In Part Two of our conversation, Catherine Pelicano shares what shifted after she began living with openness, receptivity, and courage. From learning to process her emotions with Jesus to discovering freedom in dating, Catherine reflects on the practical fruit of the TIS journey. “You cannot make a gift of yourself if you don’t first possess yourself.” She talks candidly about the lies women often believe — that we’re “too much,” that singleness makes us less, or that joy has to wait for marr...



