The Embodied Catholic Woman

Episode 068: In this episode of The Embodied Catholic Woman Podcast, let's unpacks the real reason we sometimes block our own growth — not because we’re lazy or unmotivated, but because our hearts are trying to stay safe. She explores how self-sabotage often hides an unmet need or an unhealed wound, and how God gently meets us in those places with compassion, not condemnation.Key Takeaways:Self-sabotage is often self-protection, not failure.Unmet needs shape the patterns that keep us stuck.Healing begins with awareness and compassion, not shame.God’s grace meets us in the resistance, not after we’ve overcome it.Join me for the first LIVE Sanctus Breath® session here: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/breathworkConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 067: In this episode, we’re talking about the 90-Day Sprint—how to finish the year with focus, grace, and intention instead of burnout or regret. If you’ve ever felt like the year slipped away or wondered if it’s “too late” to make progress, this conversation will help you reframe, reset, and move forward in hope.Key Takeaways:The end of the year is not a time to coast—it’s an invitation to press forward in faith.Philippians 3:13 reminds us to release what’s behind and reach for what’s ahead.A “sprint” doesn’t mean burnout—it means focus, clarity, and intentional steps.Practical ways to finish strong: choose one or two meaningful goals, simplify, and press on with God.God walks with us in the sprint—He’s not measuring us but delighting in our faithfulness.Download my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resouces.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guideConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 066: In today's episode, Beth McGrane Tran will help us toexplore what it really takes to overcome procrastination, low energy, and the belief that you’re “not enough.” Beth shares her personal journey of turning her lifelong struggle with procrastination into a path of sanctification—what she calls sanctifying procrastination. We'll unpack how your identity, relationship with God, and daily choices all intersect to shape the life you’re creating. You’ll learn how to cooperate with God’s grace, take bold but simple actions, and lead with virtue—even when you feel stuck or overwhelmed.Key Takeaways:How procrastination can actually become a path to holinessThe truth about your identity as a daughter of GodWhy you don’t have to be enough—because God is doing the heavy liftingA practical 3-step process for cooperating with grace in your daily lifeWhat it means to take bold action (hint: it doesn’t always mean doing something big!)Beth McGrane Tran is on a mission to SHIFT the way we experience our most common struggles. As a Catholic life coach and speaker, she helps women break out of low-performance "purgatory" by implementing systems, strategies, and spiritual practices so they hit goals and become the leader God is creating and calling them to be.Website: https://wcccoaching.kit.com/reset

Episode 065: In this episode of The Embodied Catholic Woman Podcast, we explore the pressure to “be further along by now” and how it burdens Catholic women in their healing, faith, and daily lives. Drawing on St. Francis de Sales’ counsel on patience and Jesus’ gentle invitation in Matthew 11, we’ll learn why nervous system regulation and spiritual growth both require slowness, safety, and compassion. Together, we’ll uncover how grace invites us to move gently, not hurriedly, and to trust that God works even in our smallest steps.Key Takeaways:The hidden cost of believing “I should be further along by now”Why cultural, relational, and spiritual pressures make it hard to slow downSt. Francis de Sales’ wisdom: patience with yourself as a path to holinessHow Jesus models a slower, gentler rhythm of healing and restPractical ways to honor your most dysregulated part in prayer, relationships, and daily lifeReflection prompt to invite Jesus into the slowest places of your journeyDownload my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resouces.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guideConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 064: In today's episode, we’re exploring how healing mirrors the rhythms of a fall harvest. Too often we judge ourselves for slow growth or small changes, forgetting that God works in hidden, gradual ways. Together, we’ll reflect on why small shifts matter, how to notice your personal harvest, and how to trust God’s timing in the healing journey.Key Takeaways:Healing is gradual and often hidden, like seeds sprouting undergroundSmall fruits—like patience, presence, or choosing rest—are holy and realComparison and perfectionism distort how we see our growthScripture and the saints remind us that patience and trust are central to healingReflection and gratitude are ways to recognize and celebrate your unique harvestPurchase the Embodied Catholic Woman Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Catholic-Woman-Journal-EssentialsDownload my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resouces.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guideConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 063: In this episode, you are invited to listen to a guided invocation to help you become the woman God created you today--now. It isn’t about striving harder, fixing yourself, or performing. It’s about surrendering and receiving God’s presence, His promises, and His peace. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like you’re constantly waiting to arrive somewhere, this is your invitation to return to your body, root into truth, and remember that the transformation isn’t coming later—it’s happening now. Sit back, relax, and allow the words to wash over you. Want a FREE downloadable version of the Becoming invocation? Download >>> HERE.

Episode 062: Is it possible to truly change, or are our personalities just fixed traits we’re stuck with? In this episode, we’re challenging the belief that “people never change” by exploring the science of neuroplasticity, the truth about trauma-driven patterns, and what Scripture says about transformation. We'll break down the difference between who you are and what you’ve become to survive—and why healing and growth are not only possible, but part of God’s design. Key Takeaways:You’re not defined by your patterns—they can change.Neuroplasticity proves your brain can be rewired.Scripture shows that transformation is both spiritual and embodied.Your personality isn’t the problem—your past might be.God built renewal into your biology and invites you into it daily.Download the Heart Safety Guide: https://resources.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guideConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 061: In today’s episode, we'll unpack why we often default to protection rather than connection—and how the body and soul can learn to heal. With insights from attachment theory, nervous system science, and scripture, you’ll understand how to rewire your nervous system and increase your capacity for connection. Key Takeaways:Many attachment wounds begin when connection wasn’t safe, and your nervous system had to adapt.God desires not just your survival, but your connection—with Him, yourself, and others.A 4-step process to gently shift out of self-protection.Healing doesn’t mean forcing connection—it means inviting it, little by little, in the presence of safety and grace.Learn more about the Heart Safety Circle: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/circleConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 060: In today’s episode, we’re talking about why hiding is often a survival mechanism — and why Jesus lovingly calls us out of hiding into deeper healing. If you’ve ever felt afraid to show your true self, especially as you walk through trauma recovery and somatic healing, this conversation is for you. Learn why being seen isn’t performing, how our bodies carry the memory of hiding, and how God delights in every part of who you are.Key Takeaways:Why we hide (and why it makes sense if you have a trauma history)How somatic responses reveal hidden fearThe difference between performing and being truly seenBiblical stories of Jesus seeing and healingAllowing ourselves to be witnessed by Jesus in the Blessed SacramentLearn more about the Heart Safety Circle: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/circleConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 059: You tried to respond with kindness. You prayed first. You chose your words carefully. And still… you were misunderstood. In today's episode, we'll dive into the challenge of offering grace that isn’t received—and why it doesn’t mean you failed. Learn how to release the need to over-explain, set boundaries without guilt, and stand in truth even when others misinterpret your heart. Key Takeaways:Why some people will reject even your most sincere effortsHow to respond when you’re misunderstood (without losing your peace) The trap of over-explaining and how to break freeWhat Scripture says about being misunderstoodHow to discern when to speak and when to stay silentDownload my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resources.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guide/Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 058: What do you do when the apology never comes? When the person who hurt you doesn’t acknowledge it—or maybe isn’t even capable of seeing the pain they caused? In this episode, we’re having a real, honest conversation about finding closure without the apology. I’m sharing how this isn’t just possible—it’s holy. Closure is something you can co-create with the Holy Spirit, and it’s a vital part of reclaiming your peace, power, and emotional freedom. Whether you’re carrying pain from a parent, a friend, a romantic relationship or even a church community, this episode will show you how to release the need for validation and receive the deeper healing your soul is craving.Key Takeaways:Why closure doesn’t require the other person to participateThe difference between forgiveness and reconciliationHow codependency can disguise itself as “waiting for healing”How the Holy Spirit can meet you in the gap between what you needed and what you gotWhat it looks like to take your power back in a Christ-centered, grace-filled wayDownload my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resources.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guide/Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 057: In today's episode, we are blessed to have Monica Elias with us, a Time, Self-Care and Productivity Coach for Catholic women who want to finally make plans and actually follow through on them. We discussed the importance of reclaiming time, setting boundaries, and stepping into wholeness. Monica shares her personal journey through postpartum anxiety and how it led her to prioritize self-care—not as an act of selfishness, but as a way to serve others more effectively. She also challenges the idea that healing requires time, emphasizing instead the necessity of vulnerability, courage, and trust in God's grace.Key Takeaways:Self-care is essential, not selfish—it allows you to serve others better.Healing is about reintegration, aligning mind, will, and heart with God.Boundaries and intentional time management free up space for what truly matters.Technology use impacts emotional well-being and decision-making.True transformation happens when we actively engage with God’s grace.How to reach Monica:https://www.instagram.com/monicaeliascoaching/https://linktr.ee/wholeheartedfiatcoaching

Episode 056: In this episode, we begin a new series on self-coaching questions for inner healing and growth. As meaning-making creatures, we naturally interpret events through personal filters shaped by our past experiences, beliefs, and expectations. However, these interpretations are not always accurate or helpful. Today, we explore the question: What am I making this mean? By asking this, we can interrupt automatic thought patterns, reclaim our power, and begin rewriting the stories we tell ourselves in alignment with truth and God's purpose for our lives.Key Takeaways:Our interpretations shape our experiences. We constantly assign meaning to events, often in ways that reinforce our fears or biases.Separating fact from interpretation is key. By identifying objective facts, we can see where our minds are filling in unnecessary or untrue details.Reframing our narratives empowers us. When we question our assumptions, we create space for truth, healing, and a more life-giving perspective.Self-coaching is a valuable skill. Learning to challenge our thoughts helps us cultivate self-trust and move forward with faith and purpose.Download my FREE Heart Safety Guide: https://resouces.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guideConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 055: In this episode we explore the God-given gift of intuition and how it can be a powerful tool for discernment when rooted in faith. Many Catholic women struggle to trust their inner knowing due to societal conditioning, past wounds, and a disconnect from the body. We discuss how the Holy Spirit speaks through intuition, how to distinguish it from fear, and practical ways to strengthen it through prayer, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Tune in to learn how to deepen your trust in God’s guidance and take small steps toward reclaiming your intuitive wisdom.Key Takeaways:Intuition is a God-given gift and a way the Holy Spirit guides decision-making.True intuition is accompanied by peace and clarity, whereas fear feels heavy and urgent.Past traumas and societal conditioning often create doubt in one’s ability to discern.Prayer, a sacramental life, and embodiment practices help strengthen intuition.This week’s challenge: Pay attention to small intuitive nudges and trust them in daily decisions.The Lent Reset- 40-Day Roadmap: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/product/the-lenten-reset-40-day-roadmap/

Episode 054: In today's episode, we'll discuss the topic of suffering well as we approach the Lenten season. Whether suffering is a particular calling that God wills for some people (like some saints) or the daily sufferings of life,was can navigate it with faith and resilience. This is where nervous system regulation can help us expand our capacity to hold both suffering and grace. Lent is great opportunity to reframe our suffering.Key Takeaways Suffering is a universal experience, though it was not part of God's original design God may allow suffering, but He does not create it—He remains present in our trials Suffering well means avoiding despair and trusting in God's goodness Nervous system regulation helps expand our capacity to endure suffering and recognize God's grace A regulated nervous system can aid in discerning and acting on God’s willClick here to learn more about The Lent Reset- 40-Day Roadmap: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/product/the-lenten-reset-40-day-roadmap/

Episode 053: In this episode, I'm excited to interview Judith Pereira, a trauma-informed Catholic Dating Coach. She helps single, ambitious, type A Catholic women date with intention & confidence and find healthy fulfilling relationships with a godly man even after a history of toxic relationships. Today she shares how her personal journey of faith and healing led her to help women navigate dating, marriage, and self-worth. From childhood wounds to discovering her true calling, Judith shares how trauma impacts attraction, why healing is essential for healthy relationships, and how to trust God's timing. She offers a faith-filled perspective on dating, healing emotional wounds, and preparing for a Christ-centered relationship.Key Takeaways: Unhealed trauma influences who we are attracted to, often leading to unhealthy relationship patterns. True healing starts with self-awareness, inner child work, and bringing wounds to God. God does not require us to be "fully healed" before bringing the right person into our lives. The waiting season is an opportunity to deepen faith, embrace femininity, and prepare for marriage. Healing relationships today can have a generational impact on future marriages and families.How to reach Judith:https://www.instagram.com/empowereddating.co/https://empowereddatingco.com/

Episode 052: In this episode, we dive into the nature of emotions through a Catholic lens, exploring how to discern and process emotions in a way that aligns with faith. Many Catholics struggle with the idea that some emotions are inherently good or bad, leading to suppression or guilt around emotional experiences. We’ll define emotions, discuss their role in decision-making and behavior, and offer practical techniques for processing emotions while staying connected to God. Key Takeaways:Emotions have distinct physical and energetic signatures in the bodyScripture doesn't condemn emotions but acknowledges their complexity and need for discernmentJesus expressed a full range of emotions, showing that emotions can be experienced and expressed in healthy way.St. Ignatius' concepts of consolation and desolation can help Catholics discern emotions in relation to God's willPractical techniques like pausing before reacting, breathwork, and grounding practices can aid in emotional regulationDownload my FREE Heart Safety Guide: ⁠https://resouces.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guide⁠Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching⁠

Episode 051: In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful connection between nervous system regulation and our spiritual lives as Catholics. We explore how different nervous system states—calm, fight-or-flight, and shutdown—affect the way we experience God, our emotions, and even our ability to pray. We discuss how dysregulation can lead to fear-based spirituality, scrupulosity, and a sense of disconnection from God’s presence.Key Takeaways:The three main states of the nervous system—ventral (calm), sympathetic (fight or flight), and dorsal (shutdown)—impact how we experience God.Nervous system dysregulation can lead to fear-based spirituality, scrupulosity, and difficulty sensing God's presence.Emotional numbness and excessive self-judgment are common signs of dysregulation in one's faith life.A healthy, honest relationship with God requires vulnerability rather than rigid self-criticism.Learn more about the Heart Safety Circle here: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/circleConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching

Episode 050: In today's episode, we'll reflect on the importance of normalizing triggers and nervous system dysregulation. Experiencing both of these is a natural part of being human and are also opportunities for growth, not moral failings. There's a way we can approach triggers with curiosity and use them as tools for self-understanding and healing. By learning to be present with our emotional responses, we can not only heal ourselves but also show up more compassionately for others. Key points: How our emotional responses serve as messengers and signposts, providing valuable insights into our inner world. The importance of reframing triggers as opportunities for self-awareness rather than viewing them as moral failings. How embracing all emotions, including uncomfortable ones like anger and anxiety, aligns with the goodness of how God created us Practical steps to sit with and process emotional dysregulation instead of pushing it away Why healing yourself is not selfish but one of the most selfless acts you can do for your relationships and community Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching Learn more about the Heart Safety Toolkit here: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/heart-safety-toolkit/

Episode 049: At some point in our lives, we'll be called to wait for something. In today’s episode, we’ll reflect on lessons we can learn from Mary's life on how to wait WELL. After giving her courageous "fiat" Mary's life was filled with moments that required extraordinary trust and surrender. Together, we’ll unpack how to imitate Our Lady in our own seasons of waiting and embrace these moments as a sacred opportunity to deepen our walk with God. Waiting requires us to get used to being uncomfortable. Regulating our nervous system is how we can lean into that. The doors to my Catholic breathwork program are open for a limited time. Learn more about Sanctus Breath™: www.sanctusbreath.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininegeniuscoaching