Made Good

The Catholic Nutritionist
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Made Good

You were made good. What could it look like to live like it? Welcome to the Made Good Podcast, where you can dive into all things wellness from a holistic, Christ-centered lens. Join weekly to get the truth about feminine health, mindset, and the tools to building habits that last with your host, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Florencia Moynihan. Lace-up your walking shoes, get cozy with your favorite drink, or settle into your drive and rediscover the art of living well.

  1. 3D AGO

    100 Tough Questions for Catholic Answered with David Bonagura

    “Why does God allow suffering? Can non-Catholics go to Heaven? Is the Church out of touch with modern morality?” In today’s episode, I sit down with David Bonagura, Catholic theologian and author of 100 Tough Questions for Catholics, to tackle the most challenging and controversial questions people ask about the Catholic faith.    From the existence of God and the problem of suffering, to hot-button issues like same-sex marriage, contraception, and salvation—no topic is off limits. Whether you’re wrestling with doubts, looking for clarity, or want to explain your beliefs with more confidence, this conversation is for you. 📘 Grab the book: 100 Tough Questions for Catholics 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you grow in your faith, defend it with truth, and live it out boldly. ❤️ Share this with a friend who’s been asking hard questions. 👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠

    51 min

  2. MAY 15

    How to Truly Know God as a Person, Not Just an Idea – Fr. Wayne Sattler on Deep Prayer, Peace & Union with God

    In this powerful episode, Fr. Wayne Sattler joins us to unpack the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him. Drawing from his book Remain in Me and I in You, he shares how to move from spiritual performance into genuine intimacy — where prayer becomes personal, peace becomes real, and faith becomes a living encounter. 📚 Get the Book: Remain in Me and I in You by Fr. Wayne Sattler   👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠

    1h 17m

  3. MAY 12

    Holistic Health for Catholic College Women: What It Means to Be a Daughter of God

    In this heart-to-heart episode, I sit down with Ava Guerra—a recent college graduate and graduate of our signature program Made Good—to explore the deep connections between health, faith, and identity as a daughter of God. Ava opens up about her college years, unexpected health challenges (including a 93-day cycle), and how leaning into the Eucharist and her Catholic faith changed everything. We unpack what it means to return to simplicity, embrace womanhood, and live with reverence for the body, mind, and soul. Whether you're a college student, recent grad, or simply seeking clarity in your wellness journey, this conversation offers rich encouragement to trust God in the midst of chaos and choose a life rooted in wholeness. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Ava’s story of health struggles, mission work, and spiritual growth during collegeWhy holistic wellness is more than diet and supplements—it’s soul workHow fertility awareness became a turning point in Ava’s journeyWhat the Eucharist taught her about healing and daughterhoodHow to find clarity and simplicity in the midst of college chaosWhy discernment isn’t about fear, but about freedomHow understanding the Sacred Heart can transform despair into hopeWhat it looks like to truly “reverence your heart” as a woman of God    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ava's Journey 06:53 The Importance of Leaning In 11:56 Health and Fertility Awareness 17:59 Mind, Body, and Soul Connection 26:00 Returning to the Garden 32:02 Faith and Health Integration 34:59 The Sacred Heart and Hope 38:05 Finding Simplicity in Chaos 41:02 Trusting God Amidst the Storm 45:00 The Discernment Journey 57:51 Embracing God's Gifts and Encouragement 👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠

    59 min

  4. MAY 8

    The Real Reason Catholic Colleges Are Falling Apart (and How to Fix It) with Dr. Anne Hendershott

    In this episode, we uncover the real story behind the crisis in Catholic higher education with Dr. Anne Hendershott, author of A Lamp in the Darkness. As a former FOCUS missionary, I saw firsthand how college can either ignite or extinguish a young person’s faith. Today, many Catholic universities have lost their way—but not all hope is lost. In this episode: What’s really happening to Catholic colleges in the U.S.Why so many have abandoned their Catholic identityHow financial and cultural pressures are shaping this crisisWhich schools are courageously resisting the tide—and forming saintsWhat role the liturgy and sacraments play in renewalWhat parents, students, and alumni can do to protect the faith on campus   If you’re a college student, post-grad, or a parent who cares about the future of the Church, this episode will equip you with hope, clarity, and action steps. Links & Resources: A Lamp in the Darkness by Dr. Anne Hendershott 👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠

    51 min

  5. MAY 5

    Can You Ever Say Goodbye to Menstrual Cramps? A College Student’s Healing Journey

    Are you tired of living with debilitating menstrual cramps and wondering if you’ll ever experience relief? In today’s episode of the Made Good Pod, we dive into the incredible journey of Carolyn, a 20-year-old engineering student at Auburn University, who overcame severe period cramps through The Made Good Method. Carolyn shares how small, manageable changes in her health helped her go from suffering through a "level 8" cramps to a "level 1" in just 3 months. Along the way, Carolyn reflects on how prayer, "playing to win", and community impacted her healing journey.  Tune in to hear how Carolyn’s story shows that healing doesn’t require drastic measures, and that prioritizing your health and wellness can be life-changing — no matter what season you're in. Key Takeaways: Carolyn's "Soapbox" Moment: Her heartfelt message to every woman about overcoming self-doubt and taking control of health.Her journey of healing her period crampsHow to stopped assuming failure and started believing you can succeed.The impact of small, consistent habits on healingThe two biggest keys to health as a college student Carolyn's book recommendation Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement linked here! 👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠

    51 min

  6. MAY 2

    Are Near-Death Experiences Real? What They Reveal About Heaven, Mary, and the Afterlife | Scott L. Smith

    What really happens when we die? In this episode, we're joined by Scott L. Smith, Catholic author of the new book Near-Death Experiences, to explore one of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious topics in both theology and science: near-death experiences (NDEs).   We discuss: 🔹 What near-death experiences actually are—and how rare they are 🔹 Why certain people have them—and what that means for the rest of us 🔹 The surprising role of the Blessed Mother in these visions 🔹 Where near-death experiences show up in Scripture 🔹 How these profound moments can deepen your faith and prepare you for eternity Whether you're skeptical, curious, or looking for a deeper understanding of heaven, this episode will challenge and encourage you to live with eternity in mind. 📚 About the Guest: Scott L. Smith is a Catholic author, lawyer, and theologian whose work explores the intersection of mysticism, tradition, and the supernatural. His new book Near-Death Experiences offers a powerful Catholic lens on what NDEs reveal about the afterlife. Order the Book: Near-Death Experiences by Scott L. Smith 🎙️ Subscribe to Made Good for more 👉 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Our Team⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

    58 min

  7. APR 29

    Dressing for Easter + Pentecost with @LiturgicalStyle

    How can we dress with beauty, intentionality, and joy for the Easter season and beyond? In this episode, I'm joined by Mary from @LiturgicalStyle to talk about dressing liturgically for Easter, Pentecost, and the Spring/Summer seasons. We dive into fast, practical tips for elevating your wardrobe, the basics of color analysis theory, and how embracing your God-given individuality through fashion can be a beautiful reflection of your faith. Plus — we even share a few thoughts on the recent conclave! 🔥 In This Episode, We Cover: Fast tips for dressing for the Easter season and Pentecost How to reflect the Spring and Summer liturgical seasons through your outfits Introduction to color analysis theory Embracing individuality and creativity through faith-inspired fashion courses Bonus thoughts on the conclave! 💬 Connect with Mary:🌐 ⁠⁠Get Mary's Newsletter⁠⁠📸 Instagram: @LiturgicalStyle 🎙️ Subscribe to Made Good for more 👉 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

    40 min

  8. APR 22

    15 Fitness Lies Women Still Believe – And What’s Actually True

    Are you stuck in a toxic workout mindset that’s doing more harm than good?In this empowering episode, I sit down with Viva — certified personal trainer and new coach on our wellness team — to bust through 15 of the most common fitness lies women believe. From the cardio trap to "I’ll get bulky if I lift," we’re setting the record straight with real talk, research, and freedom-forward truth. This is your permission slip to stop training out of guilt and start moving from a place of trust, discipline, and healing.  In This Episode, We Cover: Why more cardio ≠ better results The truth about lifting weights and "bulking" Why soreness and sweat don’t equal success How to break up with the idea of "earning your food" The difference between vanity vs beauty when it comes to fitness How your workouts can either support or sabotage your relationship with your body Which of these 15 myths are you finally ready to let go of? DM us your answer: 📲 @thecatholicnutritionist 📲 @hypurofit 💪 Connect with Viva: 🌐 www.hypurofit.org 📸 Instagram: @hypurofit 🎙️ Subscribe to Made Good for more 👉 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s goodness. CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work with Our Team⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

    1h 20m
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You were made good. What could it look like to live like it? Welcome to the Made Good Podcast, where you can dive into all things wellness from a holistic, Christ-centered lens. Join weekly to get the truth about feminine health, mindset, and the tools to building habits that last with your host, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Florencia Moynihan. Lace-up your walking shoes, get cozy with your favorite drink, or settle into your drive and rediscover the art of living well.

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  • Creator
    The Catholic Nutritionist
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Catholic Nutritionist
  • Show Website
    Made Good

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