Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
383 episodes of Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) since the first episode, which aired on May 5th, 2017.
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How to Overcome Anxiety
May 30th, 2023 | 43 mins 18 secs
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Do you struggle with worry and anxiety? We all do from time to time, but it’s important to know that God specifically commands us not to worry and not to be anxious. But sometimes that’s easier said than done! This week, Danielle shares advice that can help you resist the temptation to worry and instead choose to trust in God.
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A Catholic Response to Addiction and Recovery (with Keaton Douglas)
May 23rd, 2023 | 32 mins 5 secs
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Danielle is joined by special guest Keaton Douglas to discuss the struggle of addiction and how each of us can help people on the road to recovery. Keaton shares about her work with I THIRST Initiative. She also tells the story of her conversion and how she ended up working with those struggling with addiction.
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Are You Ready for Another Baby?
May 16th, 2023 | 39 mins 56 secs
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Are you ready to have another baby? Danielle dives into this question after hearing from listener Catherine who is struggling to come to terms with a new and unexpected pregnancy. Danielle discusses helpful ways to address the different feelings women may have in response to getting pregnant.
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Catholic All Year (with Kendra Tierney)
May 9th, 2023 | 36 mins 10 secs
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How can we bring our faith more into our daily lives? Danielle is joined by guest Kendra Tierney who is the founder of Catholic All Year and the author of The Catholic All Year Compendium. Together they discuss the different ways you can make liturgical living do-able in your home.
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How to Thrive as a Work-at-Home Mom
May 2nd, 2023 | 40 mins 13 secs
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How do you manage being a mom who works from home? Sometimes it can be very difficult to balance mom life and work life. Danielle offers six tips to help you thrive as a work-at-home mom.
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God’s Plan for Your Fertility (with Jamie Rathjen)
April 25th, 2023 | 41 mins 32 secs
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Let’s talk about hormones! Danielle Bean is joined by guest Jamie Rathjen to discuss fertility, Natural Family Planning, hormones, and more. Jamie shares her positive outlook on these topics and provides a refreshing and realistic understanding of them.
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9 Ways to Be More Creative
April 18th, 2023 | 36 mins 39 secs
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Are you a creative person? Don’t say no! All of us are meant to be creative. But in case you don’t feel creative, Danielle shares nine ideas for how to be more creative in your everyday life.
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Mass Class (with Fr. Dave Dwyer)
April 11th, 2023 | 47 mins 15 secs
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Do you have questions about Mass? Danielle is joined by guest Fr. Dave Dwyer CSP to discuss his new book Mass Class: Your Questions Answered. Danielle and Fr. Dwyer answer some of the questions he has been asked about the Mass on his radio show. They also discuss Fr. Dwyer's journey to the priesthood.
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8 Little Ideas for Holy Week
April 4th, 2023 | 34 mins 21 secs
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Holy Week is here! Whether Lent went well for you or not, Danielle brings eight small ideas for you to consider doing this Holy Week. Hopefully, acting on one of these ideas will help you enter more deeply into this Holy Week so that you can grow closer to the Lord.
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Hearts of Joy (with Lauren Costabile)
March 28th, 2023 | 33 mins 39 secs
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Danielle is joined by guest Lauren Costabile. Lauren is the founder of Hearts of Joy International, a non-profit that provides life saving surgery to individuals with Down Syndrome. Lauren shares the story of how she began the organization and the incredible impact it has had on many.
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5 Things to Do When You Feel Helpless
March 21st, 2023 | 39 mins 2 secs
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Do you ever feel helpless or anxious? It is common to face difficult situations and feel helpless in the face of them. Today, Danielle shares five things you can do in these situations. She offers advice and encouragement for times of anxiety or discouragement.
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Improve Your Marriage Daily (with Kathleen Billings)
March 14th, 2023 | 38 mins 20 secs
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Danielle is joined by Kathleen Billings, a wife, a mom, and co-author of the new book Simply Love: Catholic Marriage Day by Day. Kathleen shares the harrowing story of how she came to write the book. Danielle and Kathleen also discuss simple ideas for improving your marriage and getting started with prayer as a couple.
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How to Get Over the Blues
March 7th, 2023 | 42 mins 57 secs
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Are you tired of winter or feeling a little blue? Throughout life, we all experience times where we feel down or lethargic, sometimes for no apparent reason. Danielle offers ideas to “pick yourself up” when you are feeling down. She offers both spiritual and practical advice.
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Creating Home (with Blair Saiz)
February 28th, 2023 | 29 mins 32 secs
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How do you make a house a home? Today, Danielle is joined by special guest Blair Saiz. Along with her husband, Blair is founder of The Village Green, an online shop for beautiful handmade goods and decor for your home. Blair and Danielle talk about the importance of filling your house with beautiful things and creating a home.
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Last Minute Ideas for Lent
February 21st, 2023 | 38 mins 39 secs
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Are you ready for Lent? Ready or not, here it comes! Danielle shares some of her plans for this Lent and offers encouragement for others to plan their Lent as well. She also shares advice on how to think about Lent and setting expectations for it.
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All About Spiritual Direction (with Deanna Bartalini)
February 14th, 2023 | 45 mins 8 secs
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What is spiritual direction? Who is it for? Does it cost money? Spiritual direction can be incredibly beneficial, but a lot of us don’t understand all that it entails. To help you gain a better understanding, Danielle is joined by Deanna Bartalini to discuss some of the basics of spiritual direction.