Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Danielle Bean
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Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) Podcast

Danielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life. daniellebean.substack.com daniellebean.substack.com

  1. Comfort for Grieving Parents

    6 DAYS AGO

    Comfort for Grieving Parents

    WHY are you not subscribed yet? Get over here! https://daniellebean.substack.com/ Cassie Everts, author of Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today’s Parents, discusses her personal experience with miscarriage and stillbirth and resources available for parents going through these losses. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the grief and pain associated with pregnancy loss and highlights the need for support and healing. Cassie also explores the role of the saints in providing comfort and hope to those who have experienced infant loss and offers practical suggestions for healing, such as naming the baby, having a prayer service or burial, and creating remembrances. Cassie encourages others to be present for those who have suffered a loss and to acknowledge the dignity and worth of their child. Takeaways * Pregnancy loss is a painful experience that often lacks support and resources, even in the Church. * The saints can provide comfort and hope to those who have experienced infant loss. * Acknowledging the grief and pain of parents who have suffered a loss is important. * Being present and supporting those who have experienced a loss can make a significant difference. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: * Catholic Women in Business provides business owners, professionals, and leaders with the educational and spiritual resources they need to excel in their vocation to business. ANNOUNCEMENTS Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  2. How to Cope When Big Kids Leave Home

    SEP 3

    How to Cope When Big Kids Leave Home

    WHY have you not yet subscribed to Girlfriends? Don't miss out! Let's go! https://daniellebean.substack.com/ Are you going through a time of hard change? Whether your son is still small and starting kindergarten or your daughter is leaving home to go to college, motherhood is a series of opportunities to give thanks and let go. I’m sharing some coping strategies to get us through! Takeaways * Allow yourself to feel the emotions associated with your children leaving home, but avoid getting stuck in negativity. * Be gentle with yourself and create margins in your daily life to process emotions and adjust to the change. * Give yourself grace and acknowledge the need for rest and relaxation during this time. * Embrace new opportunities and start something new that brings joy and purpose to your life. * Practice gratitude and give thanks for the blessings and experiences of motherhood. ANNOUNCEMENTS Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    40 min

  3. AUG 30

    BONUS: Trusting God, Better Prayer, Homeschooling, Meal Prep, and Finding Community

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.com This is a BONUS episode of Girlfriends for paid subscribers only. Please join us! https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Girlfriends Live! This is a once-a-month live call where I take your questions and we can interact about what’s really on your mind and heart. We had a great conversation last night where we shared: Change Your Heart Challenge: thoughts, ideas, and questions that came from our 21-day challenge in the community Embracing Change with Grace: How to get through a time of hard change and be gentle with yourself in the process Trusting God: How we can grow in trust and surrender to God’s will Lectio Divina: How exactly does it work, and what if it’s hard for you? Meal Prep and Fall Plans: Ideas for settling into a new routine with a fresh start as well as some of the ways organized meal planning can bless you and your family Prayer as a Discipline: It’s not always going to feel good, and that’s OK Homeschooling: How to determine if homeschooling is right for you, and how to make major decisions in parenting Finding Friends: Ways to find supportive community (or create it yourself!) Phew! We got through a lot, and I’m so grateful to those who participated. Thank you for being with us. We will meet again September 25! Don't miss out-- make sure you are a paid subscriber at https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min
  4. Engage Your Full Potential

    AUG 27

    Engage Your Full Potential

    Matt and Erin Ingold are the founders of Metanoia Catholic, which offers Catholic coaching and Catholic coach training. They started the company because they saw a need for Catholic coaches who could provide guidance aligned with the teachings of the Church. They incorporate the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and the theology of the body into their coaching approach. Join us for an inspiring conversation! Learn more about Metanoia Catholic: https://www.metanoiacatholic.com/ Thank you to this week’s sponsor: * Catholic Women in Business provides business owners, professionals, and leaders with the educational and spiritual resources they need to excel in their vocation to business. ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    40 min
  5. Surrender to Jesus and Win

    AUG 20

    Surrender to Jesus and Win

    Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is part of Week 3 for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week, our theme is the Surrender to Jesus, and I'm sharing refelctions on passages from the Surrender Novena. To get all of the content, you will need to be a full subscriber. Get signed up now: https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe Here’s what is included in the daily content for the Change Your Heart challenge: Theme: a focus point for our meditation Lectio Divina: audio file of a 5-minute guided meditation, praying with Scripture, focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Question: for journaling on your own or discussing right here in the comments Action: a simple prompt to put our daily theme into action in your everyday life BONUS Live Video: At the end of the 21 days, we’ll have a live Zoom call discussion on Wednesday, August 28 ! Are you a full subscriber yet? Get all the information and get yourself signed up now: Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Catholic Women in Business provides Catholic women professionals with the resources they need to excel in their vocation to business. https://catholicwomeninbusiness.com/ ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  6. Divine Mercy Secrets

    AUG 13

    Divine Mercy Secrets

    Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is part of Week 2 for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week our theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I'm sharing the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart as well as some ideas for do-able ways to practice this devotion. To get all of the content, you will need to be a full subscriber. Get signed up now: https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe Here’s what is included in the daily content for the Change Your Heart challenge: Theme: a focus point for our meditation Lectio Divina: audio file of a 5-minute guided meditation, praying with Scripture, focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Question: for journaling on your own or discussing right here in the comments Action: a simple prompt to put our daily theme into action in your everyday life BONUS Live Video: At the end of the 21 days, we’ll have a live Zoom call discussion on Wednesday, August 28 ! Are you a full subscriber yet? Get all the information and get yourself signed up now: Thank you to this week’s sponsor: SoulCore is a unique workout experience for catholic women with the goal of growing in virtue and cultivating interior peace: https://soulcore.com/ ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  7. Sacred Heart Secrets

    AUG 6

    Sacred Heart Secrets

    Welcome to the Change Your Heart Challenge! This podcast is one part of the content for our 21-day challenge where are praying together and opening ourselves up to the good changes God wants to make in us. This week our theme is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I'm sharing the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart as well as some ideas for do-able ways to practice this devotion. To get all of the content, you will need to be a paid subscriber. Get signed up now: https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe Here’s what is included in the daily content for the Change Your Heart challenge: Theme: a focus point for our meditation Lectio Divina: audio file of a 5-minute guided meditation, praying with Scripture, focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Question: for journaling on your own or discussing right here in the comments Action: a simple prompt to put our daily theme into action in your everyday life BONUS Live Video: At the end of the 21 days, we’ll have a live Zoom call discussion on Wednesday, August 28 ! Are you a full subscriber yet? Get all the information and get yourself signed up now: Thank you to this week’s sponsor: SoulCore is a unique workout experience for catholic women with the goal of growing in virtue and cultivating interior peace: https://soulcore.com/ ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
  8. 5 Ways to Love Your Body Just the Way It Is

    JUL 30

    5 Ways to Love Your Body Just the Way It Is

    We all should embrace our bodies as gifts from God and focus on gratitude and self-acceptance! But that is complicated sometimes. Do you struggle sometimes to love and be grateful for your body, just the way it is? This week we acknowledge the complicated relationship women often have with their bodies and the challenges we face in a world saturated with unrealistic beauty standards. At the end of this week’s show I answer a listener’s question about starting a women’s group at her church. Thank you to our sponsor! * Rooted for Good skin care creates all-natural health and beauty products that feel and and do good in the world. Use coupon code DANIELLEBEAN to get10% off your order at RootedForGood.com ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here! Contact: Email Danielle Bean Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
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