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What if your outfit could spark a conversation about the faith? This week I'm sitting down with Sary, the Catholic content creator behind Outfit Diary of the Saints and this episode is exactly the kind of girls-chat-over-coffee conversation I love having on this show.
Sary is a third-grade dual immersion teacher, a Franciscan University grad, and a deacon's daughter who went from soccer sweats to saint-inspired style and built a 53,000-follower Instagram account in the process. More than fashion, this is a conversation about evangelization, befriending the saints, and what it looks like to let God use you, even when you're an introvert who would rather not be seen.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How Sary went from soccer sweats to saint-inspired style and what her dad had to do with it
- The story behind Outfit Diary of the Saints and how a conversation with God turned into a 53K following
- Her step-by-step process for choosing a saint and building an outfit inspired by her life
- How to actually befriend the saints including a simple prayer approach and why novenas are a game-changer
- Why Sary recommends starting with your confirmation saint (and how to find one that fits your life)
- What happened to Sary's fear of being seen when she said yes to God's call
- How dressing like the saints opens doors for natural, non-awkward evangelization conversations
- Practical thrift store tips for building a saint-inspired wardrobe without breaking the bank
- How she navigates rude comments and difficult conversations online as an introvert and Catholic creator
- Her one piece of advice for Catholic women who want to live boldly as the saints they were created to be

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If you've ever sat in the back of Mass wondering why your family can't just hold it together, this episode is for you. Ginny Cochis, Catholic author, educator, and neurodivergent parent coach, joins Marie Hansin to have the honest, compassionate conversation Catholic moms raising "quirky" kids have been desperately waiting for. Spoiler: your child isn't broken, behavior isn't always a discipline problem, and holiness is absolutely still on the table.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- What "neurodivergent" actually means and which diagnoses fall under that umbrella, including ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, Tourette's, giftedness, and more
- The most common signs of neurodivergency in children and adults, and how to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum
- How to know when it's time to seek a professional evaluation and the two paths available to you (private practice AND through your public school district, even if you homeschool)
- The critical difference between a behavior that is a discipline issue vs. a developmental one, and why confusing the two leaves your child's real needs unmet
- What "asynchronous development" means and how to support a child who is advanced in some areas and delayed in others
- How the lives of the saints, including St. Thérèse's sister Léonie and Bl. Carlo Acutis, reveal that neurodivergency has always been part of the human story
- Practical advice for Catholic moms who suspect their spouse may also be neurodivergent and how to approach it without conflict
- Whether neurodivergency is genetic, environmental, or both, and what supplements have actually helped Ginny's family
- How to respond when someone at Mass or dance class implies your child just needs more discipline
- The message every overwhelmed Catholic mom needs to hear: right now is not forever

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Website & Community: https://quirkycatholickids.com 
Book: Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy 

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What if the distractions pulling you away from your life aren't just bad habits but symptoms of something deeper? In this mic swap episode, Marie Hanson shares a raw, vulnerable conversation from the Thriving in the Space Between podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments.

In this episode, we cover:
- What a near-death experience after childbirth taught Marie about living on autopilot and the wake-up call that changed everything
- Why distraction isn't just a technology problem; it quietly shows up in your finances, your relationships, and your prayer life too
- The "roadblock" strategy that breaks autopilot habits without relying on willpower alone even when you're exhausted and overwhelmed
- How Marie and her husband paid off debt scorched-earth style with a newborn and toddler at home and the exact systems they still use today
- The deeply painful regret of missing her last chance to see her grandfather and what it taught her about letting her yes mean yes
- What true presence actually means from a Catholic perspective: being so attuned to God that you can hear His voice even in your most chaotic days
- Why silence feels deafening and why that discomfort is actually pointing you toward something important
- The simple phone habits Marie put in place that finally helped her stop mindless scrolling for good
- Why women in the "in-between" seasons of life are especially susceptible to distraction and how to thrive right where you are
- How going to Adoration regularly transformed Marie's interior life and gave her the courage to say yes to what God was calling her to

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If you're a single Catholic woman wondering why no one is asking you out, or you're dating someone and you're not sure if he's actually marriage material, this episode is going to be a game-changer. Catholic therapist, relationship coach, and author Dana Nygaard is not here to sugarcoat it. She's here to help you stop wasting your time and start dating with clarity, confidence, and faith.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why so many Catholic men aren't directly asking women on dates and what you can do to become more approachable without compromising your femininity

The difference between "hanging out" and being genuinely pursued, and how to call it out with confidence (and a little flirting)

Why leading with "boss babe" energy is actually a turnoff and what to lead with instead

Whether you should date a non-Catholic and the real risks Dana sees play out in marriages with faith differences, especially around NFP and baptizing children

The powerful advice from St. Ambrose to St. Monica that every woman married to a non-Catholic needs to hear

Dana's four pillars of trust — ability, integrity, benevolence, and consistency — and how to evaluate a man's character while you're dating

What emotional chastity actually looks like in practice and why sharing too much too fast puts you in danger

Why so many men in their 20s and 30s are stuck in immaturity and what parents can do right now to stop enabling it

How to bring up the pornography conversation in dating without shame and the warning signs that someone is not marriage-ready

Daily rituals of connection that keep marriages strong even in the busiest seasons of life

Connect with Dana Nygaard:
Website: https://clarityplease.com

Instagram: @dananygaard_lpc

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Food addiction isn’t simply a matter of willpower, and many women don’t realize how much the modern food system is working against them. In this episode, Marie Hanson sits down with Stephanie Mattrey to unpack the neuroscience of food addiction, the difference between eating disorders and addictive eating patterns, and how ultra-processed foods are engineered to keep us coming back for more.
They discuss how hidden sugars and refined ingredients affect the brain, why so many women feel trapped in cycles with food, and how faith, community, and practical habits can help break the cycle. Stephanie also shares compassionate insight for mothers trying to feed their families in a complicated food culture, and why healing your relationship with food begins with understanding, not shame.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The difference between food addiction and eating disorders
- Why ultra-processed foods can affect the brain like addictive substances
- How the food industry borrowed tactics from tobacco companies
- Why sugar and refined flours appear in so many packaged foods
- What to look for on ingredient labels (and what to avoid)
- A realistic approach to feeding kids healthy food without fear or perfectionism
- Thoughts on seed oils, food dyes, and processed ingredients
- The HALT method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
- Why emotional hunger often shows up as physical hunger
- How prayer can interrupt cravings and help rewire habits
- Why food addiction is not a moral failure
- The difference between food addiction and the sin of gluttony
- How community and faith support healing from disordered eating

Connect with Stephanie -
Website: https://www.shinerising.com/membership
Podcast: The Pulse Project Podcast - https://pulseproject25.podbean.com/

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