Integrated Wholeness for Body, Mind, and Soul

Angela Schnieders
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Life as a Catholic should be one of peace, joy, and divine purpose—but modern life often brings restlessness and burnout. Integrated Wholeness for Mind, Body & Soul helps you reclaim the life God designed for you through faith, mindset, and holistic living. Join Angela Schnieders for practical wisdom and spiritual insight to live with harmony, fulfillment, and supernatural fruitfulness.

  1. Sep 16

    Your Body Is Speaking. Are You Listening? St. Hildegard's Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life | Jeannie O'Connell

    What if many of the answers we are searching for today—better health, deeper peace, stronger families, meaningful relationships, greater energy, and spiritual wholeness—were understood more than 850 years ago? In this powerful conversation, Angela welcomes back her beloved friend and mentor Jeannie O'Connell for an exploration of the remarkable wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen and its relevance for our modern lives. Jeannie shares her personal journey through cancer, chronic health struggles, stress, and ultimately transformation—and how her "mess became her message." She also introduces her forthcoming cookbook with Kim Maes, Simply Spelt: Where Nutritious Meets Delicious, inspired by years of serving Hildegard-inspired foods at their Cathedral of the Woods retreats. But this conversation is about far more than food. Angela and Jeannie explore the striking parallels between St. Hildegard's centuries-old teachings and many principles emphasized in modern lifestyle medicine: nutritious food, restorative sleep, movement, stress management, meaningful relationships, time in nature, freedom from destructive habits, silence, Sabbath, prayer, and spiritual healing. At the heart of the episode is a simple but challenging question: Are we living in a way that allows the human person to truly flourish as the Father intended?   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your body often begins sending signals long before a major crisis arrives. Nutrition matters—but food alone cannot heal an unsustainable lifestyle. Chronic stress, sleep deprivation, overwork, and constant stimulation carry real consequences. St. Hildegard understood health as an integration of body, mind, soul, relationships, creation, and most importantly, God. The family table can become a place of nourishment, connection, conversation, and healing. Silence, solitude, surrender, nature, Sabbath, prayer, forgiveness, and the Sacraments belong within a truly integrated vision of human flourishing. Information does not automatically create transformation. Lasting change requires practice, support, community, and accompaniment. You do not have to change everything overnight. Transformation often begins with one small, faithful change at a time.   COME AWAY WITH US Viriditas Living Women's Retreat October 14–18, 2026 Sycamore Tree Catholic Retreat Center | Montana An intimate opportunity to step away from the noise and rediscover prayer, rest, nourishment, beauty, convivium, and the presence of God as inspired by St. Hildegard. Spaces are still available but limited. Please email to Angela to inquire: Angela Schnieders. [RETREAT / REGISTRATION LINK]   SIMPLY SPELT Simply Spelt: Where Nutritious Meets Delicious by Jeannie O'Connell & Kim Maes Expected release date: around October 1, 2026 Learn more: [CATHEDRAL OF THE WOODS LINK] If this episode brings someone immediately to mind, share it with them. Sometimes the first step toward transformation is simply discovering: There is another way to live!   KEYWORDS St. Hildegard of Bingen, Hildegard von Bingen, Viriditas, Catholic health, holistic Catholic living, Catholic wellness, spelt, ancient grains, Simply Spelt, Jeannie O'Connell, Cathedral of the Woods, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, restorative sleep, chronic stress, burnout, nervous system health, healthy lifestyle, Catholic spirituality, spiritual healing, prayer, silence, Sabbath, fasting, detox, family meals, convivium, healing foods, body mind soul, integrated wholeness, Catholic retreats, women's retreat, healthy families, human flourishing, faith and wellness   Listener note: This episode shares personal experiences and educational discussion around health, nutrition, and lifestyle. It is not individualized medical advice. Medical conditions, medications, cancer treatment, celiac disease, fasting, or other therapeutic decisions should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com

  2. Aug 6

    Find Peace With Your Finances: The Catholic Truth About Money, Wealth, Generosity, and Financial Freedom with Amanda Teixeira

    What does the Catholic Church actually teach about money? Is wealth inherently dangerous? Is debt merely a financial problem—or can it interfere with our ability to answer God's call? How do Catholics hold together radical trust in Providence with budgeting, saving, investing, insurance, and long-term planning? Angela Schnieders sits down with Amanda Teixeira, co-founder of WalletWin and co-host of The Catholic Money Show, for a candid conversation about debt, generosity, wealth-building, family legacy, openness to life, and the freedom to fulfill the unique mission God has entrusted to us. Amanda shares how she and her husband, Jonathan, paid off approximately $25,000 in debt in seven and a half months on missionary salaries—and how that early financial freedom later helped them say yes to adoption, entrepreneurship, and a growing apostolate. This is not a conversation about accumulating money for its own sake. It is about bringing our finances into the right order so that our families, vocations, generosity, and mission can bear superabundant fruit. Please go to the Wallet Win Store and use the promo code: "viriditas" to receive a 10% discount!    Key Takeaways:  The role of God's providence in financial struggles Practical steps for debt reduction and financial planning The moral and spiritual dimensions of money in Catholic teaching The importance of long-term stewardship and virtue Building a legacy that blesses future generations The importance of estate planning and legal safeguards Addressing misconceptions about money and faith The cultural attack on family and children through financial narratives   Resources Mentioned: Wallet Win Academy Link HERE The Catholic Money Show Link HERE Catholic Family Emergency Binder HERE   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com   #financial stewardship, #Catholic finance, #debt management, #God's providence, #family legacy, #spiritual wealth, #financial planning, #virtue, #Catholic teaching, #Catholic leadership

  3. Jul 17

    When Pornography Came Into the Light: The Mercy That Saved Their Marriage | Elizabeth Halliburton

    For twenty-three years, Elizabeth and David Halliburton served faithfully in Christian ministry while privately carrying David's struggle with pornography—an addiction connected to sexual abuse he experienced as a child. When the struggle was finally exposed, they feared losing their ministry, their community, and everything they had built. Instead, they encountered truth, mercy, and an invitation to remain. In this deeply honest conversation, Elizabeth shares how being fully known and still loved became the beginning of David's sobriety, the restoration of their marriage, her own healing journey, and ultimately the founding of True North 406 Ministries. Angela and Elizabeth discuss the deeper wounds that can lie beneath addiction, the destructive power of shame, and why prayer must often be accompanied by trusted community, accountability, and wise support. They also offer encouragement for spouses affected by pornography, single men and women struggling with purity, and anyone who fears that their wounds or failures make them unlovable. This episode is an invitation to stop hiding, come into the light, and allow Jesus to meet you in the places you have been most afraid to reveal. The Lord is not scandalized by your weakness. You are not beyond restoration.   IN THIS EPISODE: Why addiction often points to a deeper wound How truth and mercy can exist together Why healing cannot happen in isolation How sexual wounds can affect marriage and intimacy Why spouses need their own support and healing The difference between conviction and toxic shame How our deepest wound can become our greatest calling Why every person needs to know, "You are a good gift"   ABOUT ELIZABETH HALLIBURTON Elizabeth Halliburton is the co-founder and Executive Director of True North 406 Ministries. Her calling to help the Church become a safe place for transformational healing was born from her own personal and marital story of redemption. Elizabeth serves on the national training team for Desert Stream Ministries and coordinates and facilitates Living Waters alongside her husband, David. She also provides training, pastoral care, and support for churches, pastors, ministry leaders, and lay leaders.   RESOURCES True North 406 Ministries www.truenorth406.org Listeners may contact Elizabeth through the website to request a complimentary thirty-minute discovery call. CrossCurrent Online Program Tuesday evenings, August 11–September 29, 2026 7:00–8:30 p.m. CDT Registration: https://www.desertstream.org/equipping Living Waters Montana Beginning January 11, 2027   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com

  4. Jun 18

    The New Woman: Why Formation Is the Missing Key to Renewal, Freedom & Flourishing with January Donovan

    A powerful conversation with January Donovan on Catholic Feminine Formation, spiritual motherhood, human flourishing, and why the renewal of culture begins with formed women. What if the greatest crisis facing women today is not a lack of information—but a lack of formation? In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Angela sits down with her dear friend, January Donovan, founder of The Woman School and the newly launched Catholic Feminine Formation initiative. Together they explore why so many faithful women are growing spiritually yet still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, lonely, and stuck in survival mode. They discuss the critical difference between spiritual formation and human formation, the role of Our Lady as the model of the "New Woman," and why reclaiming feminine genius may be one of the most important missions of our time. January shares the story behind her 30-year journey developing The Woman School, the vision behind Catholic Feminine Formation, and her conviction that the renewal of families, parishes, and culture begins with one formed woman at a time. If you've ever felt called to more but lacked the skills, confidence, clarity, or support to step into that call, this conversation is for you.   Key Takeaways:  Why formation is different from information The four dimensions of Catholic formation Human formation as the missing piece for many women Our Lady as the model of the New Woman Why faithful women still struggle with overwhelm and anxiety The connection between formation and flourishing The role of spiritual motherhood in cultural renewal Healing, accompaniment, and personal transformation The loneliness epidemic among women Raising confident daughters through apprenticeship and formation The future of Catholic Feminine Formation How formed women can transform families, parishes, and society   Resources Mentioned: https://www.viriditasliving.com/catholic-group-intensive-coaching https://catholicfeminineformation.com/new-woman-masterclass-preview http://Catholicfeminineformation.com https://catholicfeminineformation.com/the-new-woman   #IntegratedWholeness #JanuaryDonovan #TheWomanSchool #CatholicFeminineFormation #NewWomanMasterclass #FeminineGenius #CatholicWomen #CatholicMotherhood #SpiritualMotherhood #HumanFormation #WomenOfHope #CatholicLeadership #OurLady #FormationMatters #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFormation #CultureOfLife #WomenWhoFlourish #ViriditasLiving #ForSuchATimeAsThis   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com

  5. May 7

    Busy, Successful, and Spiritually Starving: A Path Back to Love, Presence, and Wholeness with Nisrine El Choueifati

    In this deeply moving conversation, Angela welcomes Nisrine El-Choueifati, a speech pathologist, communications consultant, international speaker, and student of Theology of the Body, for a profound reflection on communication as a path back to love, presence, identity, and communion with God. Drawing from 20 years of experience working with children, families, and professionals, Nisrine reveals how children are often mirrors of the culture around them—and how their struggles can become invitations for parents and adults to return to safety, presence, wonder, and relationship. Together, Angela and Nisrine explore how technology, busyness, productivity, and fragmentation have weakened our capacity to truly see, hear, and love one another. At the heart of the episode is Nisrine's Courageous Communication approach: restoring communication to its God-given design as something deeply relational, embodied, healing, and rooted in the heart. This conversation is an invitation for parents, spouses, professionals, and all who feel disconnected to slow down, listen again, and rediscover the sacred space where love speaks. Key themes include: communication as relationship, children as teachers, technology and disconnection, the body as made for communion, restoring family culture, Theology of the Body, spiritual childhood, and the healing power of presence. A beautiful final invitation from Nisrine: watch what your child loves—and let that become the doorway back into the relationship.   Key Takeaways:  Authentic communication starts from the heart and is rooted in love and safety. Children mirror society and are the best teachers of our true human nature. Technology can distort our connection to the body and emotions, leading to fragmentation. Restoring communication involves wholeness, presence, and listening to the heart. Our deepest identity and mission are unveiled through relationships with God, others, and ourselves.   Resources Mentioned: Nisrine El Choueifati, Child and Family communication therapist  Founder and Director of Talking Triumphs Speech and communication consultancy services Our mission is to restore communication to its heart - life-giving, relational and human Working with children and families, professionals and communities  www.talkingtriumphs.com.au  www.nisrineelchoueifati.com.au    #communication#theology#wholeness#family#relationships#God#love#presence#speech pathology#courage   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here

  6. Apr 6

    St. Hildegard's Daily Health Secrets: 6 Simple Ways to Fortify Body, Mind, and Soul with Maria Iwinska

    In this rich and deeply practical conversation, Angela welcomes back Maria Iwinska of Hildegard's Way to explore the timeless wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen and the daily lifestyle she believed restores harmony in the human person. Maria explains why St. Hildegard must be understood not only as a mystic, but as a Benedictine shaped by order, rhythm, and sacred balance. From that foundation, she highlights six core daily pillars of Hildegardian nutrition and healing: spelt, galangal, bertram, diptam, fennel, and chestnuts. Together, Angela and Maria discuss why not all spelt is created equal, how to identify authentic ancient spelt, and how these foundational foods and remedies can support energy, digestion, immune resilience, mental clarity, and overall vitality. They also reflect on a theme central to both Hildegard's wisdom and integrated healing: the body is always speaking. Symptoms are not merely inconveniences to suppress, but invitations to deeper awareness, greater harmony, and more faithful stewardship of the life God has given us. This episode is a beautiful invitation to slow down, pay attention, and begin asking a life-changing question: Is what I am consuming fortifying me—or depleting me?   In this episode, Angela and Maria discuss: why St. Hildegard's Benedictine roots matter for understanding her lifestyle teachings the connection between order, harmony, and health Hildegard's six foundational daily nutrition pillars why authentic ancient spelt is different from modern hybridized grains how to source true spelt and the questions to ask your farmer or supplier the role of digestion in whole-person health the connection between gut health, mood, and mental clarity galangal as "the spice of life" bertram for cleansing, digestion, and overall vitality diptam for circulation, cholesterol support, and internal cleansing fennel as a daily anti-inflammatory support and gentle source of energy chestnuts as a source of steady energy and support for attention and liver health why icy foods and drinks can weaken the body over time the importance of gentle consistency over perfection the relationship between physical health, emotional health, and spiritual harmony how symptoms can point to deeper imbalance rather than simply needing to be covered over   Practical takeaways: begin reading labels and asking better sourcing questions look for authentic, ancient spelt varieties rather than assuming all spelt is the same consider incorporating spelt slowly and consistently into daily meals explore simple Hildegardian supports like fennel, galangal, and chestnuts reduce reliance on stimulants and begin replacing depletion habits with fortifying ones pay attention to recurring symptoms as signals, not just annoyances start small—one degree shifts practiced daily can become a lifestyle   Resources Mentioned: Hildegard's Way→ Website: HildegardsWay.com Follow Hildegard's Way on social media for recipes, teachings, and practical ways to incorporate St. Hildegard's wisdom into daily life  At the time of this podcast release many products are currently sold out at Hildegard's Way. That's been hard, but also very encouraging. It means more people are returning to these simple, foundational ways of caring for the body. If you would like to be notified when things are back, please sign up for Hildegard's Way newsletter on their website. Justyna and Maria share restock updates there first, along with recipes, education, and practical ways to live this hildegardian lifestyle."   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back + why this conversation continues 01:10 St. Hildegard as Benedictine: order, harmony, and the rule of life 05:45 Hildegard as teacher: nutrition as part of a sacred lifestyle 07:15 The six foundational pillars of Hildegardian nutrition 08:10 Why not all spelt is created equal 10:00 How to source authentic ancient spelt 13:45 Why spelt is foundational in Hildegard's teachings 14:40 Spelt, immunity, and the integrity of the cell 18:20 Why the benefits of spelt compound over time 21:20 Modern wheat, hybridization, and gluten sensitivity 22:05 Digestion, gut health, and mental well-being 23:15 Celiac, gut healing, and gradual restoration 24:45 Autoimmune issues, anger, and deeper healing 26:45 Galangal: "the spice of life" 31:10 Bertram and detoxification 32:20 Diptam and support for blood vessels, stones, and cleansing 34:45 Fennel: anti-inflammatory support, digestion, and joyful energy 38:40 Chestnuts: steady energy, attention, and liver support 43:30 Daily fortification: are your habits energizing or depleting you? 45:20 Consistency beats perfection 47:00 Where to find Hildegard's Way + closing encouragement   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com

  7. Mar 16

    Why Fulton Sheen Matters Right Now More Than Ever with Dr. Peter Howard

    In this deeply timely conversation, Angela Schnieders sits down with Dr. Peter Howard— founder of the Fulton Sheen Institute, and one of today's leading voices on the life and message of Venerable Fulton Sheen—to explore why Sheen's long-awaited beatification comes at such a decisive moment for the Church, America, and the family. Together they unpack Sheen's prophetic warnings about the collapse of Christian civilization, the spiritual roots of today's cultural confusion, the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the approaching 500th anniversary of her apparitions, and the urgent call to respond not with fear but with holiness. Anchored in Sheen's essential spiritual remedies—a daily Eucharistic Holy Hour, deep devotion to Our Blessed Mother, and renewed courage in marriage and family life—this episode offers both sobering clarity and profound hope for Catholics who want to understand the signs of the times and live with greater faith, mission, and integrated wholeness.   Key Topics: Fulton Sheen's beatification process and its significance The connection between Our Lady of Guadalupe and prophecy The importance of daily Holy Hour and Eucharistic devotion Fulton Sheen's prophetic insights on modern civilization and spiritual warfare The role of Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces and its theological basis   Quotes from the Show: "Fulton Sheen will be part of the new America 2.0." "Mary is the Mediatrix of All Graces." "Divine Mercy precedes divine justice."   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Peter Howard and Fulton Sheen 05:23 The Significance of Fulton Sheen's Message Today 12:11 The Philosophical Battle of Our Time 20:35 Connecting Fatima and Our Lady of Guadalupe 28:27 The Role of Fulton Sheen in Modern Times 40:27 The Revolutionary Act of Truth 48:08 Personal Holiness as the Answer 56:07 Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces 01:06:58 The Urgency of Spiritual Preparation 01:12:13 The Power of Retreats for Couples   #Fulton Sheen #beatification #Marian devotion #Eucharistic adoration #spiritual warfare, #prophecy #Catholic faith #end times #divine mercy #Holy Hour #marriage retreat #fortifyyourmarriage   Resources Mentioned: The Fulton Sheen Institute  Ascend Marriage Retreat June 10-14, 2026 Lakeside, Montana   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com

  8. Feb 9

    Living an Integrated Life: St. Hildegard's Vision for True Flourishing with Maria Iwinska

    What does it really mean to flourish—not just physically, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally? In today's conversation, we welcome Maria Iwinska, a Hildegardian practitioner who brings together over a decade of experience in the corporate and consulting world with a deeply personal journey of healing and restoration of body, mind, and soul. Maria's work is rooted in the writings of St. Hildegard of Bingen, who understood nutrition, virtue, music, beauty, emotional healing, and the sacraments not as separate disciplines—but as one unified path toward wholeness. Through Hildegard's Way, Maria offers more than an online store of Hildegardian remedies. She has cultivated a living community—one that goes far beyond spelt and spices—to help modern individuals rediscover ancient wisdom in deeply practical ways. In this episode, Maria shares how seasons of crisis—whether illness, menopause, autoimmune challenges, major life transitions, or spiritual dryness—can become invitations to integration and healing, rather than obstacles to holiness. Maria is currently a second-year student of Hildegardian Sciences at the Pontifical Faculty of Theology at the University of Wroclaw, where she continues to study and live the wisdom of St. Hildegard in its full theological and anthropological depth. Together, we explore how St. Hildegard's vision invites each of us to begin living an integrated, flourishing life—right where we are.  Curious to begin your own journey? Visit hildegardsway.com and use VIRIDITAS10 to receive 10% off your first order.   In This Episode, We Explore: What true flourishing looks like through a Hildegardian lens Why healing must address body, mind, and soul together How beauty, music, virtue, and the sacraments participate in restoration Why crisis can become a sacred doorway rather than a dead end Practical ways to live St. Hildegard's wisdom in modern life   Resources: Hildegard's Way Online Store Link HERE.  "At Hildegard's Way, we empower individuals to reach wellness through the healing wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen. We promote natural nutrition, a balanced lifestyle, and herbal remedies to achieve harmony with oneself, God and all creation. Shop all. Use the code VIRIDITAS10 to receive 10% off your first order."   Reclaim the vibrant life you were created for! Sign up for our newsletter here To book a free coaching session with Angela Schnieders or learn more visit viriditasliving.com   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Integrated Wholeness and St. Hildegard 02:49 Maria's Journey: From Poland to Hildegard's Way 06:03 The Impact of Nature on Health and Well-being 09:08 The Dichotomy of Urban Life and Natural Living 12:11 Hildegard's Cosmic Theology and Natural Healing 13:58 The Role of Nutrition and Homemaking in Health 18:08 The Journey into Medicine and Personal Transformation 20:54 The Influence of St. Hildegard on Personal Healing 23:59 Navigating the Medical System: A Personal Perspective 26:47 The Importance of Individualized Healing Approaches 30:07 Conclusion: Embracing the Gifts of Creation 36:47 The Journey of Transformation 38:12 Hildegard's Theological Works and Divine Revelations 40:48 Trusting Divine Guidance in Health Choices 44:28 The Importance of Sleep and Rest 49:31 Practical Tips for a Hildegardian Lifestyle 56:52 Hydration and the Healing Power of Water 01:02:02 Understanding Anger and Autoimmune Diseases 01:04:59 The Importance of Emotional Well-being 01:09:01 The Healing Power of Touch 01:11:30 Understanding Wormwood and Its Benefits 01:19:02 Holistic Health and the Connection Between Body and Soul 01:26:59 Movement as a Natural Remedy 01:34:01 The Role of Kidneys in Health 01:35:18 Exploring the Hildegard Diet 01:47:11 The Power of Herbal Teas 01:58:10 Micro Changes for Lasting Transformation

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Life as a Catholic should be one of peace, joy, and divine purpose—but modern life often brings restlessness and burnout. Integrated Wholeness for Mind, Body & Soul helps you reclaim the life God designed for you through faith, mindset, and holistic living. Join Angela Schnieders for practical wisdom and spiritual insight to live with harmony, fulfillment, and supernatural fruitfulness.

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