Thriving in the Space Between
Thriving in the Space Between is a place for Catholic single and dating gals to be seen, known, loved on, and journeyed with. We know you’re tired of feeling overlooked in your ache. Because holding onto hope while single and dating can be one of the most challenging things you’ve ever done. Get ready for countless gems on how to live a full and whole lifestyle, diving into dating, mindsets, hormones, theology, all the things! We’re excited to journey alongside you, because this side of Heaven we never arrive! And we are with you on the journey!
Episodes
122 episodes
Ask a Male Therapist Part 1: Dating, Attraction & the Truth About Men (with Dr. Mario Sacasa) | Episode 121
What do men really think about attraction, commitment, trust, and relationships?And how do you navigate dating without losing yourself, shutting down, or spiraling, trying to “get it right”?In this incredibly honest and often hilari...
How Fear Is Quietly Running Your Life | Bonus Episode 120
Are you making decisions from peace … or from fear?Fear doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like staying stuck, overthinking every decision, avoiding vulnerability, or settling for a life that feels smaller than th...
Why Etiquette Changes Everything in Dating and Relationships (with Claire Couche) Part 2 | Episode 119
What if dating isn’t about performing, overthinking, or getting everything “right”… but about learning how to show up with presence, confidence, and authenticity? If dating has ever felt stressful, confusing, or discoura...
Etiquette as Love: Reclaiming Confidence and Connection (with Claire Couche) Part 1 | Episode 118
Do you ever feel awkward in social situations… or unsure how to show up with confidence? Have you wondered how to stand out in dating without trying to be someone you’re not? In a world that’s lost the art of presence...
What Men Actually Find Attractive (It’s Not What You Think) | Episode 117
Do you ever feel like you’re “too late,” “not enough,” or somehow missed your chance at love? Have you caught yourself believing that your worth is tied to age, appearance, or being chosen? In this heartfelt con...
Breaking the Distraction Cycle: How Catholic Women Can Live with Intention with Marie Hanson | Episode 116
In a world full of noise, notifications, and endless distractions, it’s easy to drift through life on autopilot. In this episode, Marie Hanson shares how a life-changing experience led her to rethink how she spends her time, atten...
When You’ve Done Everything Right… and You’re Still Single with Brendan McCauley Part 2 | Episode 115
Waiting for love can feel like one of the most painful and confusing seasons of life, especially when you feel like you’ve “done everything right” but nothing has happened. In this hope-filled conversation, Brendan McCauley joins us aga...
The Healing Power of Theology of the Body with Brendan McCauley Part 1 | Episode 114
Do you believe the Church’s teachings about sexuality… but struggle to actually live them? Have you ever felt trapped between wanting to follow God and feeling pulled back into the same habits, shame, or confusion?
The Comfort We Actually Need in Hard Seasons | Episode 113
When someone we love is hurting, our instinct is often to fix it.To offer advice. To point to the bright side. To make the pain go away.But what if the comfort we actually need in hard seasons isn’t solutions — but presence?
The Dangerous Power of Identity Labels (and How to Break Free) | Episode 112
In this honest conversation, Meghan and Maria talk about a pattern they’ve been seeing more and more among women: naming struggles as identity.Phrases like “I’m chronically single,” “I’m anxious,” or “I’m a perfectionist” may feel...
Money Peace for Catholic Women: Stewardship, Budgeting, and a Fresh Start (with Amanda Texera from Wallet Win) Part 2 | Episode 111
If Part 1 helped you rethink what money is for, Part 2 moves into the practical side of stewardship.In this continuation of our conversation with Amanda Texera, co-founder of Wallet Win, we talk about what it actually loo...
Money Peace for Catholic Women: Stewardship, Budgeting, and a Fresh Start (with Amanda Texera from Wallet Win) Part 1 | Episode 110
Money can feel like one of those topics that’s super heavy… even when you want to be a good steward.In Part 1 of this conversation, we sit down with Amanda Texera, co-founder of Wallet Win, to talk about money through a C...
Holistic Health Without Being Woo Woo: Theology of the Body + Chiropractic Care with special guest Dr. Therese Northrop Part 2 | Episode 109
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Therese Northrop, we move from the why of holistic health into the deeply practical.If Part 1 helped you rethink the body-soul split, this episode helps you begin living differently ...
Holistic Health Without Being Woo Woo: Theology of the Body + Chiropractic Care with special guest Dr. Therese Northrop Part 1 | Episode 108
If you’ve ever wanted to care for your body more intentionally but felt wary of crossing into “woo woo” territory—this episode is for you.Maria and Meghan sit down with Dr. Therese Northrop, a Catholic chiropractor and long-time T...
Pretty Good Catholic: The Dating Advice Nobody Gave Us — with Special Guest Rachel Hoover Canto (Part 2) | Episode 107
What if dating didn’t have to feel confusing, rushed, or disconnected from who you really are?In Part 2 of our conversation with Rachel Hoover Canto—author of Pretty Good Catholic—we move into the places many Christian dating co...
Pretty Good Catholic: The Dating Advice Nobody Gave Us — with Special Guest Rachel Hoover Canto (Part 1) | Episode 106
What if the problem isn’t you—but the dating advice you were given?In this episode, we welcome Rachel Canto, author of Pretty Good Catholic, for an honest conversation about singleness, longing, and the dating wisdom ma...
Why Good Men Stop Pursuing | Episode 105
In today’s episode, we’re having an honest conversation about receptivity, respect, and why good men often stop pursuing.So many women long to be chosen, pursued, and cherished — yet have learned to survive by being hyper-independ...
What No One Tells You About Healing in Singlehood with Special Guests Rachel & Annie Part 2 | Episode 104
What if the healing you’re longing for doesn’t come from fixing yourself — but from being known, supported, and walking alongside other women who get it?In this episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Maria is joined by Annie ...
What No One Tells You About Healing in Singlehood with Special Guests Rachel & Annie Part 1 | Episode 103
What if the healing you’re longing for doesn’t come from fixing yourself — but from being known, supported, and walking alongside other women who get it?In this episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Maria is joined by Annie ...
You Are Not a Problem to Be Fixed | Episode 102
If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I doing wrong?” — pause.In this episode, Meghan and Maria offer a different invitation: you are not a problem to be fixed — you are becoming.They share the heart and foundations of...
Stories from Inside the 6 Month Journey Part 2: There Is So Much More | Episode 101
🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Between are open — with an Early Bird Discount ($150 off) through Saturday, January 24 (doors c...
For the Women Who Are Ready to Begin | Episode 100
This episode is for the woman who’s been quietly wondering if things could actually feel different. 🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Be...
“I’ve Never Been in a Relationship” — Natalie’s Story of Hope Without Shame | Episode 99
Tomorrow morning, we open the doors to Thriving in the Space Between — and for 24 hours only, there will be a $400 flash sale for those who feel ready to say yes.If you’ve ever thought…“I’m 30… I’ve never ...
Dating without the Deadline Panic | Episode 98
If you’ve noticed that thoughts about time have been creeping in lately —feeling behind, pressured, panicked, or like every dating decision suddenly feels high-stakes — we want you to know: you’re not alone, and you’re not doing an...
“I Thought I’d Missed My Time” — How Amanda Found Freedom Instead | Episode 97
In this episode, Amanda opens up about the fear of being behind, the pressure to control what comes next, and the surprising freedom she’s found by slowing down and surrendering more deeply. A conversation about healing, trust, and learning how...