One-Derful Life with Mary Dittman

Mary Dittman

If you're a single woman struggling to find happiness because you DON'T want to be single, this podcast is for you! Learn to create a life where you're happy even if you're single and you wish you weren't.

  1. 1d ago

    What If God's Plan Looks Different Than Yours?

    What if your life doesn't unfold according to your timeline? Many women spend years waiting for marriage, assuming happiness will arrive when the relationship arrives. But what happens when the years pass and life looks different than you imagined? In this episode, we're talking about fear, uncertainty, trust, and how to find peace when God's plan doesn't match your expectations. In This Episode: Why fear thrives in uncertainty The question that haunted me for years Why marriage isn't a guarantee against loneliness or loss How to redefine success and fulfillment Finding peace in God's faithfulness Resources Mentioned: 🎁 Free Training: ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing Connect with Mary: Website: https://www.onederfullife.com Journal Prompt: What would change if you trusted God even when you couldn't see the outcome?

    What If God's Plan Looks Different Than Yours?

  2. Jul 10

    God Is Not Punishing You With Singleness

    Do you secretly wonder if God is withholding marriage because you've done something wrong? For years, I believed that if I were more spiritual, more faithful, or simply a better Christian, God would finally send me the husband I'd always wanted. In this episode, I share the lie that kept me angry with God for years and the three truths that helped me finally make peace with His character, His timing, and my singleness. In This Episode: Why many single women feel God is punishing them The misunderstanding of Psalm 37:4 How I stopped trying to earn God's favor Why God isn't withholding good things from you The peace that comes from trusting God's character Resources Mentioned: 🎁 Free Training: ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing Connect with Mary: Website: https://www.onederfullife.com

    God Is Not Punishing You With Singleness

  3. Jul 3

    Being Single Doesn't Lower Your Value: Finding Your Worth in Christ

    Have you ever felt like being single means there's something wrong with you? For years, I believed my relationship status said something about my worth. The longer I remained single, the more I wondered if I wasn't good enough, lovable enough, or desirable enough. In this episode, I'm sharing what changed when I stopped evaluating myself by the world's standards and started seeing myself the way God sees me. In This Episode: Why singleness doesn't determine your value The thoughts that kept me feeling "less than" The difference between the world's formula and God's formula A powerful lesson from a women's Bible study What Scripture teaches about your worth and identity Resources Mentioned: 🎁 Free Training: ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing Connect with Mary: Website: https://www.onederfullife.com

    Being Single Doesn't Lower Your Value: Finding Your Worth in Christ

  4. Jun 26

    Don't Confuse Chemistry With Compatibility

    Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? The chemistry is undeniable. The conversations flow effortlessly. Everything feels exciting, easy, and full of possibility. But here's the question: Is it chemistry—or compatibility? In today's episode, we're talking about why strong attraction can cloud your judgment and why slowing down may be one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. Because chemistry matters. But chemistry alone isn't enough to build a healthy relationship. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between chemistry and compatibility • Why infatuation feels so convincing • How attraction can hide red flags • Why moving too fast creates false certainty • What healthy love looks like over time • How to keep your discernment while dating You don't have to suppress your feelings. You just need to slow down long enough to see clearly. 💛 Free Resources 👉 ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/don-t-confuse-chemistry-with-compatibility   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women who want to create peaceful, meaningful lives while they wait for—or pursue—the love they desire.

    Don't Confuse Chemistry With Compatibility

  5. Jun 19

    Why Commitment Still Matters (And Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty for Wanting It)

    Do you ever feel embarrassed for wanting commitment? In today's dating culture, many women worry they'll seem needy, demanding, or old-fashioned if they admit they want marriage or a long-term committed relationship. But commitment still matters. In this episode, we're talking about why "almost committed" relationships often create confusion, insecurity, and heartbreak—and why wanting clarity and intentionality does not make you unreasonable. If commitment is important to you, you're allowed to say so. In this episode, we discuss: • Why commitment still matters in modern dating • The emotional cost of ambiguous relationships • The difference between commitment and control • Why women settle for "almost commitment" • What healthy commitment actually looks like • Why wanting marriage doesn't make you needy You don't need to apologize for wanting clarity. You don't need to settle for confusion. And you certainly don't need to convince someone to choose you. 💛 Free Resources 👉 ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-commitment-still-matters   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women who want to create peaceful, meaningful lives while they wait for—or pursue—the love they desire.

    Why Commitment Still Matters (And Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty for Wanting It)

  6. Jun 12

    Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (And How to Stop Abandoning Yourself)

    Do you struggle with boundaries? Or do you actually struggle with enforcing them once someone pushes back? In this episode, we talk about why setting boundaries is often the easy part — and why follow-through is where most people struggle. We discuss: • Why people repeatedly cross boundaries • The difference between boundaries and control • How fear of conflict weakens follow-through • Why abandoning your own limits creates resentment • How healthy boundaries strengthen confidence and self-respect Healthy boundaries are not about punishment. They’re about protecting your peace. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-your-boundaries-aren-t-working

    Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (And How to Stop Abandoning Yourself)

  7. Jun 5

    You’re Not Too Picky: Why Healthy Standards Matter in Dating

    Have you ever been told you’re “too picky” in dating? Many women — especially over 40 — feel pressured to lower their standards out of fear that they’re asking for too much. But there’s a major difference between being superficial and having healthy standards. In this episode, we talk about why standards matter, how guilt causes women to settle, and why wanting stability, kindness, and commitment does not make you difficult. In this episode: • The difference between standards and superficiality • Why women feel guilty for wanting more • How lowering standards leads to frustration • The qualities that actually matter in long-term relationships • Why shrinking your dating pool may be a good thing You’re not too picky. You’re finally paying attention to what truly matters. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-re-not-too-picky

    You’re Not Too Picky: Why Healthy Standards Matter in Dating

  8. May 29

    How to Be Confident While Single (Even If You Feel Insecure)

    Do you ever feel like confidence is something you’ll have later… …when your life finally looks the way you want it to? When you’re in a relationship. When you feel more certain. When everything falls into place. If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about what confidence really is — and why it has very little to do with your relationship status, your circumstances, or even how you feel on a given day. Because real confidence isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you recognize based on the evidence of your life. In this episode, we discuss: • Why confidence doesn’t come from a relationship • The difference between confidence and feelings • How insecurity can exist alongside strength • Why self-reliance is the foundation of real confidence • How to look at the evidence of your life differently If you’ve ever wondered: “How can I be confident while I’m still single?” “Why do I feel insecure even when I’m doing well?” “Will I ever feel truly confident?” This episode will help you see yourself — and your life — in a different way. You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. You don’t have to wait until you feel different. You’re already more capable than you think. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing (for heartbreak): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness (free training): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-can-be-confident-while-you-re-still-single   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    How to Be Confident While Single (Even If You Feel Insecure)
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