Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
540 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 745 ratingsDanielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life.
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Episode 71: Change Just One Habit #070
May 11, 2017 17:57 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, we are talking about the power of habits. I am inspired by a recent book I am listening to, The Power of Habit: Why we Do What We Do in Life and Business. I want to encourage you to change one negative habit into a positive one in your life. We discuss some ideas for ways to challenge ourselves to do better in one these categories: 1) Health and Wellness 2) Relationships 3) Work 4) Spiritual Life Find complete show-notes at www.daniellebean.com or at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts
Change Just One Habit #070
May 11, 2017 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, we are talking about the power of habits. I am inspired by a recent book I am listening to, The Power of Habit: Why we Do What We Do in Life and Business. I want to encourage you to change one negative habit into a positive one in your life. We discuss some ideas for ways to challenge ourselves to do better in one these categories: 1) Health and Wellness 2) Relationships 3) Work 4) Spiritual Life Find complete show-notes at www.daniellebean.com or at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts
Do You Love Yourself? #069
May 06, 2017 01:15 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBOur secular culture tells us to find our worth in our physical selves, in our beauty, our accomplishments, and our possessions. But all of these things leave us empty and disillusioned. we are built for a relationship with God, and only in the context of that relationship will be find peace and lasting joy. Find complete shownotes at wwwdaniellebean.com and at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.
When You're Just Too Tired #068
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this week’s show, we are sharing ideas for ways to cope with life when you are JUST TOO TIRED to cope. We all have days when we are extra busy, stressed, sleep-deprived, etc. and we need some basic ways to get through them with grace.
7 Ways to Be a More Positive Person #065
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBhis week, we are talking about ways to add more positivity to your life. We also share some ideas about balancing never-ending housework with the needs of small children, and we hear some feedback from David. N! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Celebrate 50 Days of Easter #067
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this week’s show, we are sharing ideas for ways to celebrate all 50 days of Easter this year. I also share feedback on NFP from Kristin and listener Andrea asks a question about dealing with an unsupportive mother-in-law.
The Truth About Teens #064
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 51 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, we are talking about parenting teens, and sharing some ideas for ways to get through the unique challenges associated with parenting this age group. There seems to be a dearth of information out there in Catholic circles, mostly because parents want to respect the privacy of their own teenagers, but I worry that the silence leaves some struggling moms and dads (and teens!) feeling like they are all alone. You are not alone!
Real Life Tips From a Work-at-Home Mom #066
May 06, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, I am sharing some of the ideas that make my life easier and more enjoyable as a work-at-home mom. These are not truly “productivity” tips, as I am not expert in those things, but they are some things that help me to be more efficient and happy throughout my days.
All In for Jesus with Pat Gohn #063
May 06, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week, I share a survival tale from the terrific snowstorm we endured in the northeast this past week, and then we talk with Pat Gohn. Pat is an author, editor, and catechist whose most recent book is All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters. Pat shares her own struggles and triumphs of faith and her personal experiences as they relate to being Catholic and STAYING Catholic. She shares from the heart with a depth of knowledge about the Church and the Catechism that will inspir...
Real Talk About NFP #062
May 06, 2017 00:30 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we are getting real about Natural Family Planning.
Big Family Finances with Sam Fatzinger #061
May 06, 2017 00:15 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week I’m sharing wonderful conversation I had with Sam Fatzinger, a mom of 13 who is “famous” for her family’s approach to debt-free living. Sam shares beautifully about her family’s journey to financial freedom and some of the sacrifices they have made along the way, as well as many of the joys they find in living a counter-cultural, simple life. Her down to earth approach and great sense of humor will inspire you! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Getting Past perfect with Kate Wicker #060
May 06, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week I’m sharing an inspiring conversation I had with the awesome Kate Wicker, author of the newly-published Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood. Kate shares beautifully about her own struggles in motherhood, along with what ultimately inspired her to write this important book. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Banish the Winter Blues #059
May 05, 2017 23:45 - 56 minutes - 46 MBThis week we are talking about the winter blues and some simple ways to combat the feeling of BLAHHHHHHH this time of year. Find shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Make Your Husband a Better Father #058
May 05, 2017 23:30 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week we are talking about some simple ways to help and support your husband in his fatherhood. We all want our husbands to be the best dads they can be, right? We all want what’s best for our children, right? Well, let’s consider some small steps we can take to encourage our husbands in the important part of their lives. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Practicing Generosity in Marriage #057
May 05, 2017 23:15 - 51 minutes - 42 MBWe all have times in marriage where things go great and it’s easy to get along, but all also experience tougher times when it’s hard to keep going, and where commitment and love become a choice — and a HARD one at that! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
What the heck is self-care anyway? #056
May 05, 2017 23:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week we are talking the importance of self-care, but first and foremost, WHAT IS IT? What does it mean? How do you do it? What are some easy ways we can practiced better care for ourselves? Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Kids in the Kitchen #055
May 05, 2017 22:45 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MBI am thrilled to share a fun and enlightening conversation I had with Katie Kimball from Kitchen Stewardship. Katie shares beautifully about conserving resources, eating and cooking with real food, and teaching our kids kitchen skills, as well as offering some tips for staying healthy through the cold and flu season this year. Check out Katie's latest course options at KidsCookRealFood.com Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Teaching Children About God's Love with Eileen Cunis #054
May 05, 2017 22:30 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBMy friend, author and artist Eileen Cunis, and I chat about her newly-published, beautiful children’s book that teaches about God’s Love: Jesus is With Us Always: The Story of the Eucharist. Eileen shares about her conversion to Catholicism from Protestantism and what led her to create this beautiful book that teaches children about the Eucharist. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Set Do-able Goals for 2017 #052
May 05, 2017 22:15 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MBHappy New Year! In this episode, we are talking about some doable ideas for goals we should all think about setting in 2017. Even if you are not a resolution-making kind of person (I’m not), we can all benefit from a prompting to look back at the year that has passed and look forward to the future with an eye to what we might like to happen.
4 Painless Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits #053
May 05, 2017 22:15 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week we are talking about some easy, pain-free ways to improve your eating habits starting RIGHT NOW! Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Prayer Support for Catholic Moms #051
May 05, 2017 22:00 - 45 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this special episode, I chat with Sarah Reinhard and Lisa Hendey about their work on The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections. We discuss some of the challenges all women face when it comes to making daily prayer a priority, as well some of the ways those challenges change as our roles change as wives and moms. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
How Not to Go Christmas-Crazy #050
May 05, 2017 21:45 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn this (50th!) episode, we are talking about the Christmas Crazies and how to avoid them. In addition to recognizing that you are in control of many of the pressures you feel this time of year, I share several other ideas as well. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Simple Ideas for Advent #049
May 05, 2017 21:15 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this episode, we are talking about some easy, simple ideas for celebrating and observing Advent yourself and with your family.
Free Yourself From Jealousy #048
May 05, 2017 21:00 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week we are talking about the ugly sin of JEALOUSY and all the ways it threatens to hurt our relationships and rob us of peace and joy in our lives. Women especially are vulnerable to this sin because we notice all the details about ourselves and others. Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Episode 48: 7 Steps to Greater Happiness #047
May 05, 2017 20:45 - 1 hour - 54 MBI take my inspiration this week from a fun episode of Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier. In the podcast (and in her books), Gretchen looks at 7 essential parts of life where, if we focus on making improvements, we can find greater happiness in our life and work. Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Don't Let The Past Hold You Back #046
May 05, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week we are discussing the ways in which wounds and mistakes from our past threaten to harm us in the present and future. How can we let go of our past and make forward progress in our work and relationships? In what ways do past failures give us negative expectations for the future? How can we overcome our past so we can enjoy the present and build the future we want?
Every Mom is a Working Mom #045
May 05, 2017 20:15 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis week we are talking about working moms, and the balance of home life and professional life. This plays out in all different kinds of way sin different families, but I share some guiding principles for us to keep in mind when deciding these things and discussing the topic of working women. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Count Your Blessings #044
May 05, 2017 20:00 - 59 minutes - 48.4 MBHow grateful are you? Science proves that being grateful and focusing on our blessings makes us happier, healthier, and more satisfied and fulfilled in our daily lives. But it can be hard to remember to be grateful especially when life gets challenging. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Do One Thing at a Time #043
May 05, 2017 19:30 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBDo you have trouble simply doing what you are doing? Do you suffer from endless to-do lists that run through your head, distracting you from what you are currently doing and causing you unending stress? I think we all do from time to time. In our recent show about being too busy, we discussed red flags that can be signs you need to slow down and remove some activities and responsibilities from your daily life. Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Make Fitness Work for You #042
May 05, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIs regular physical fitness a challenge for you? I think many of us know we could be doing better, but we get discouraged by ideas of perfection sometimes, or we are not sure where to begin. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
How to Handle Social Media #041
May 05, 2017 19:00 - 59 minutes - 48.2 MBIs social media a tool you use for fun and information? Or has it become something negative in your life? Does it encourage you as a wife and mom, or does it DIScourage you by tempting you to compare your life to others and despair sometimes? This week we are talking about different ways that social media can be a positive or a negative influence in our lives, and how to handle it better, so that we use all things for good. Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Are You Too Busy? #040
May 05, 2017 18:45 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBAre you too busy? How can you know? This week I broadcast from the Phoenix airport where we discuss some of the warning sigs that you might be too busy and that it may be time to remove some obligations from your calendar. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Episode 40: 5 Ways to Stop Worrying #039
May 05, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBOur topic this week is worrying. Are you anxious? Do you worry a lot? We all worry sometimes, and we can all recognize the uselessness of doing it, but it can feel very hard to stop. We will take a look at a few different strategies for removing anxiety from our daily lives. Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.
Episode 70: Do You Love Yourself? #069
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBOur secular culture tells us to find our worth in our physical selves, in our beauty, our accomplishments, and our possessions. But all of these things leave us empty and disillusioned. we are built for a relationship with God, and only in the context of that relationship will be find peace and lasting joy. Find complete shownotes at wwwdaniellebean.com and at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.
Episode 69: When You're Just Too Tired #068
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this week’s show, we are sharing ideas for ways to cope with life when you are JUST TOO TIRED to cope. We all have days when we are extra busy, stressed, sleep-deprived, etc. and we need some basic ways to get through them with grace.
Episode 68: Celebrate 50 Days of Easter #067
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this week’s show, we are sharing ideas for ways to celebrate all 50 days of Easter this year. I also share feedback on NFP from Kristin and listener Andrea asks a question about dealing with an unsupportive mother-in-law.
Episode 67: Real Life Tips From a Work-at-Home Mom #066
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 59 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, I am sharing some of the ideas that make my life easier and more enjoyable as a work-at-home mom. These are not truly “productivity” tips, as I am not expert in those things, but they are some things that help me to be more efficient and happy throughout my days.
Episode 66: 7 Ways to Be a More Positive Person #065
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBhis week, we are talking about ways to add more positivity to your life. We also share some ideas about balancing never-ending housework with the needs of small children, and we hear some feedback from David. N! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Episode 65: The Truth About Teens #064
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 51 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, we are talking about parenting teens, and sharing some ideas for ways to get through the unique challenges associated with parenting this age group. There seems to be a dearth of information out there in Catholic circles, mostly because parents want to respect the privacy of their own teenagers, but I worry that the silence leaves some struggling moms and dads (and teens!) feeling like they are all alone. You are not alone!
Episode 64: All In for Jesus with Pat Gohn #063
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week, I share a survival tale from the terrific snowstorm we endured in the northeast this past week, and then we talk with Pat Gohn. Pat is an author, editor, and catechist whose most recent book is All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters. Pat shares her own struggles and triumphs of faith and her personal experiences as they relate to being Catholic and STAYING Catholic. She shares from the heart with a depth of knowledge about the Church and the Catechism that will inspir...
Episode 63: Real Talk About NFP #062
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we are getting real about Natural Family Planning.
Episode 62: Big Family Finances with Sam Fatzinger #061
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week I’m sharing wonderful conversation I had with Sam Fatzinger, a mom of 13 who is “famous” for her family’s approach to debt-free living. Sam shares beautifully about her family’s journey to financial freedom and some of the sacrifices they have made along the way, as well as many of the joys they find in living a counter-cultural, simple life. Her down to earth approach and great sense of humor will inspire you! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Episode 61: Getting Past perfect with Kate Wicker #060
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week I’m sharing an inspiring conversation I had with the awesome Kate Wicker, author of the newly-published Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood. Kate shares beautifully about her own struggles in motherhood, along with what ultimately inspired her to write this important book. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Episode 60: Banish the Winter Blues #059
May 05, 2017 18:25 - 56 minutes - 46 MBThis week we are talking about the winter blues and some simple ways to combat the feeling of BLAHHHHHHH this time of year. Find shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Episode 59: Make Your Husband a Better Father #058
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week we are talking about some simple ways to help and support your husband in his fatherhood. We all want our husbands to be the best dads they can be, right? We all want what’s best for our children, right? Well, let’s consider some small steps we can take to encourage our husbands in the important part of their lives. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Episode 58: Practicing Generosity in Marriage #057
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 51 minutes - 42 MBWe all have times in marriage where things go great and it’s easy to get along, but all also experience tougher times when it’s hard to keep going, and where commitment and love become a choice — and a HARD one at that! Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com
Episode 57: What the heck is self-care anyway? #056
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week we are talking the importance of self-care, but first and foremost, WHAT IS IT? What does it mean? How do you do it? What are some easy ways we can practiced better care for ourselves? Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Episode 56: Kids in the Kitchen #055
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MBI am thrilled to share a fun and enlightening conversation I had with Katie Kimball from Kitchen Stewardship. Katie shares beautifully about conserving resources, eating and cooking with real food, and teaching our kids kitchen skills, as well as offering some tips for staying healthy through the cold and flu season this year. Check out Katie's latest course options at KidsCookRealFood.com Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Episode 55: Teaching Children About God's Love with Eileen Cunis #054
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBMy friend, author and artist Eileen Cunis, and I chat about her newly-published, beautiful children’s book that teaches about God’s Love: Jesus is With Us Always: The Story of the Eucharist. Eileen shares about her conversion to Catholicism from Protestantism and what led her to create this beautiful book that teaches children about the Eucharist. Find complete shownotes at www.daniellebean.com.
Episode 54: 4 Painless Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits #053
May 05, 2017 18:24 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week we are talking about some easy, pain-free ways to improve your eating habits starting RIGHT NOW! Find complete shownotes at www.DanielleBean.com.