The Catholic Coaching Podcast

Erin and Matt Ingold
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When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.

  1. 284. Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And How to Stop)

    2D AGO

    284. Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And How to Stop)

    Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And How to Stop) Have you ever had a goal you wanted to pursue… but something in you kept pulling the brakes? That’s self-sabotage—and in this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin explain what’s happening beneath the surface: cognitive distortions (thinking errors… aka lies) that quietly keep your belief system stuck in place. They use a powerful analogy: your mind is like an operating system. If you avoid the “software updates,” the bugs don’t disappear—they grow… until your system starts breaking down. In this episode, you’ll learn: •Why self-sabotage often feels protective (but blocks growth) •What cognitive distortions are and how they reinforce beliefs •How distortions create shame, perfectionism, overwhelm, and paralysis •A Catholic lens on truth, the intellect, and freedom (Aquinas + CBT) •Real examples of common distortions, including: •All-or-nothing thinking (“If it’s not perfect, I’m a failure.”) •Black-and-white moral labeling (“If I’m not a perfect Christian, I’m a hypocrite.”) •Overgeneralization (“This always happens… it’ll never change.”) •Mental filtering (obsessing over the 2% you missed) •Discounting the positive (“That doesn’t count… it was a fluke.”) And most importantly: you’ll get practical coaching tools you can use on yourself (or with clients) to start dismantling these thought patterns and step into a healthier, truth-aligned mindset. This is the first of two episodes where we go deep on cognitive distortions—so make sure you’re subscribed for the next one. Send a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    47 min
  2. 283. How to Create New Beliefs (The Belief Ladder Explained)

    FEB 11

    283. How to Create New Beliefs (The Belief Ladder Explained)

    How to Create New Beliefs (The Belief Ladder Explained) Why doesn’t positive thinking work? In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their series on beliefs by teaching The Belief Ladder—a gentle, structured way to create new beliefs without forcing yourself to believe something you don’t yet believe. Last episode, we talked about how to challenge and break old beliefs. This week, we focus on the other half of the work: intentionally building new beliefs that lead to real, lasting change. You’ll learn: •Why you can’t jump straight from a limiting belief to an ideal one •What a ladder belief is (and why it works) •How God designed the mind to change through evidence, repetition, and safety •The 7 steps of the Belief Ladder: •Goal-setting with God •Identifying your current stuck belief •Naming the identity you’re becoming •Creating believable “adjacent possible” thoughts •Building process beliefs •Gathering real evidence •Anchoring new identity beliefs •Why shame, perfectionism, and self-gaslighting keep people stuck •How to grow into a new identity without rejecting where you are now This process is especially powerful if you struggle with: •Self-doubt or shame •Perfectionism •Consistency and discipline •Fear of change •“I know what I should believe, but I don’t yet” 👉 If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode on breaking old beliefs, we recommend starting there—these two episodes work together. And if you want support walking through this process, visit the Metanoia Catholic coach directory and connect with a trained Catholic mindset coach. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who feels stuck on the bottom rung. Send a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    37 min

  3. FEB 4

    282. How to Change Your Beliefs | Catholic Mindset Coaching

    Ever notice this? You start walking toward something you know God is calling you to… and suddenly your mind floods with “I can’t,” “I’m not capable,” “I’ll fail,” “I’m an imposter.” That’s not random—it’s often a belief system at work. In this episode, Matt and Erin begin a brand-new series on The Power of Beliefs—and how to actually change them through Catholic mindset coaching (with Jesus, not willpower alone). We cover:  • What a belief is (and why it’s more than “just a thought”)  • Beliefs vs. thoughts: renters vs. residents  • Why beliefs can feel like facts (even when they’re not)  • How beliefs shape identity (“I am / I am not…”)  • The mind’s “filter” that looks for evidence to confirm what you already believe  • Why beliefs often feel protective… until you look at the fruit  • A practical process to start shifting beliefs:     1. Believe change is possible     2. Trace where the belief leads (feelings → actions → results)     3. Diffuse (“I notice I’m believing…”)     4. Challenge with humble questions (“How might I be wrong?”) If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns—anger, procrastination, people-pleasing, emotional eating, fear, avoidance—there’s often a deeper belief underneath it. 👉 And if you want support, check out the coach directory at Metanoia Catholic  and walk through this work with someone trained to help you untangle it. Find a coach here - https://www.metanoiacatholic.com/certified-catholic-coaches 👍 Like & subscribe – God Bless! Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    42 min
  4. 281. Dating a Phlegmatic | Catholic Temperaments

    JAN 28

    281. Dating a Phlegmatic | Catholic Temperaments

    Dating a Phlegmatic | Catholic Temperaments Dating (or married to) a phlegmatic? This episode is for you. Matt and Erin continue our Temperaments in Dating series with a deep dive into the phlegmatic temperament—aka the steady, loyal, harmony-loving “glue” in so many relationships. We walk through practical do’s and don’ts that can help you avoid unnecessary conflict, communicate better, and create an environment where a phlegmatic can actually flourish. You’ll learn: •Why rushing or pressuring a phlegmatic backfires •How criticism can make them withdraw •Why drama/instability drains them fast •The truth behind “they’re lazy” (they’re usually just conserving                 energy) •How to invite vulnerability without forcing it •How quiet resentment builds—and how to prevent it •The phlegmatic superpower: steadfastness + consistency Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    37 min
  5. 280. Dating a Melancholic | Catholic Temperaments

    JAN 21

    280. Dating a Melancholic | Catholic Temperaments

    Dating a Melancholic | Catholic Temperaments In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we continue our Temperaments in Dating series with the Melancholic temperament. If you’re a Catholic single dating someone who’s melancholic (or you are melancholic), this one will help you sidestep common pitfalls—like dismissing emotions, rushing decisions, or taking silence personally—and replace them with practical “do’s” that build trust, clarity, and real connection. We talk about:  • The biggest don’ts when dating a melancholic  • How to validate emotions without validating the story  • Why melancholics need time to process decisions  • How to handle perfectionism and high ideals in a healthy way  • What actually helps them feel safe, seen, and understood Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    42 min
  6. 279. Dating a Sanguine | Catholic Temperaments

    JAN 14

    279. Dating a Sanguine | Catholic Temperaments

    Dating a Sanguine can be amazing… and also confusing if you don’t understand what they need. In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their Temperaments & Dating series with the Sanguine temperament—sharing practical do’s and don’ts to help Catholic singles build connection, avoid common triggers, and date with clarity. You’ll learn: • Why criticism and judgment can shut a Sanguine down • Why Sanguines react strongly to feeling controlled or “boxed in” • How to avoid unnecessary conflict by respecting their need for freedom • Why their playfulness isn’t shallowness • How to connect through joy, creativity, and emotional expression • Simple ways to be more engaging on dates (even if you’re introverted) 👍 Like & subscribe — next up: Melancholic and Phlegmatic. Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    36 min
  7. 278. Dating a Choleric | Catholic Temperaments

    JAN 7

    278. Dating a Choleric | Catholic Temperaments

    Dating can feel intense—especially when strong personalities, clear goals, and big expectations enter the picture. In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin kick off a new Temperaments & Dating series by focusing on the Choleric temperament and what Catholic singles need to know when dating one (or discovering they are one). You’ll learn: •How Cholerics approach dating, goals, and commitment •The biggest do’s and don’ts that either build connection or create                  tension •Why directness, ambition, and intensity can be gifts—or triggers •How to communicate clearly without overthinking or people-                 pleasing •How to discern a relationship without rushing or forcing outcomes This episode is designed to help Catholic singles: •Understand what’s happening under the hood •Stop taking things personally that aren’t personal •Date with curiosity, confidence, and virtue 📌 Take the Temperament Assessment https://metanoiacatholic.typeform.com/thetemps?typeform-source=www.metanoiacatholic.com#temperaments_assessment=xxxxx 📌 Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) https://lead.metanoiacatholic.com/temperament-communication-guide-free-download-catholic-dating?hs_preview=oHgusoCq-201907910826 Subscribe for more Catholic coaching on dating, discernment, relationships, and interior freedom. Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

    44 min
  8. 277. When Therapy Language Becomes Harmful (And How to Use It Well)

    12/31/2025

    277. When Therapy Language Becomes Harmful (And How to Use It Well)

    In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Catholic therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to talk about a growing challenge in today’s mental health conversations: the overuse and misunderstanding of psychological language. Words like trauma, narcissism, abuse, and mental health are being used more than ever—but are we always using them correctly? Together, they explore:  • When therapy language helps—and when it harms  • The difference between real trauma and ordinary human struggle  • Why labeling too quickly can actually block healing  • How to recognize when someone truly needs professional support  • The difference between coaching, therapy, and spiritual direction  • How compassion, discernment, and humility restore clarity Dr. Crete also shares insights from his work as a therapist, author of Litanies of the Heart, and founder of Souls & Hearts, helping listeners understand how healing, faith, and psychology work together—not against each other. If you’ve ever wondered whether something is “trauma,” struggled with self-diagnosis, or felt confused about where coaching ends and therapy begins, this episode will bring clarity and peace. 🎧 Listen in and learn how to approach healing with wisdom, humility, and hope. 👉 Meet us at SEEK in Columbus We’ll be offering live dating mindset coaching at the Candid Dating booth—alongside Catholic speed dating events designed to foster authentic encounter. Send us a text Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube...

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When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.

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  • Creator
    Erin and Matt Ingold
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
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    © 2026 The Catholic Coaching Podcast
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