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Society told us who WE SHOULD be. I tried that cookie cutter life...it’s not for me. And if you're here, I'm guessing it's not for you, either. Welcome to the unconventional / un-ceo podcast where my mission is to help you break free from the matrix, once and for all. To live a life of freedom, joy, and fulfillment - on your terms. Unsubscribing from the status quo…because you don’t fit into someone else’s box. Are you ready?
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Catholic Women Preach

Catholic Women Preach

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Catholic Women Preach offers the theologically informed perspectives of Catholic women on the Sunday readings readings and on some feast days. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org to view preaching videos, to read preaching texts, and to learn more about the preachers.
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What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘”A New York Catholic Conversation” to hear for yourself. For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people. ...
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Preaching for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mary Jo Iozzio offers a reflection that challenges us to expand our understanding of Jesus' healing miracles:"Perhaps another direction for the healing was uttered, maybe it was Jesus and the crowd who began to understand the man’s manner of communication. The 'Ephphatha' challenges us to welc…
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Preaching for the Feast of St. Phoebe, Rose Lue offers a reflection on the Holy Spirit's invitation to rethink women's participation Church leadership and ministry: "Knowing about Phoebe, the role she played in the early church, and Paul’s recognition of her, however, affirms my call and gives me hope! Hope that one day women like me who are answer…
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Preaching for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Susana Réfega, offers a reflection to begin the Season of Creation:"We are first fruits, we are the coming promise of a greater promise and hope. Only when we work together and are united with God and Creation can the first fruits of hope be born. As my children approached the first fruits on my in-la…
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Send us a text Listen in as I recount a powerful bonus call with the mothers from my Clean Baby Daddy Energy program, featuring the wisdom of my mentor & coach Andrea Crowder. One mother’s courageous story of overcoming an abusive relationship and reaching emotional neutrality after taking my program deeply moved me...reinforcing my commitment to h…
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Preaching for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Anna Robertson offers a reflection on the fullness of God's faithfulness and promise to all people - and particularly women: "When the Church’s failures to honor my dignity threaten to undermine my sense of God’s fidelity to me, I look to the women who followed and continue to follow Jesus. They—you w…
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Send us a Text Message. What if facing obstacles is the key to spiritual growth? It is. ;-) Fear & obstacles are NOT bad. You cannot mastery something without experiencing obstacles. Take a closer look at how our actions toward ourselves reflect on our interactions with others. This episode delves into the interconnectedness of life's challenges, e…
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HOW THE DEVIL DECEIVES US. The Devil is more alive today than ever, and has worked his way into every aspect of our lives, without us realizing it. How do we ward off the enemy's blows and defend ourselves in this ongoing spiritual battle? Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comVon anewyorkcatholicconversation
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Sarah Hart preaches for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on the wisdom of the feast:"And this is our call and charge; to invite all to the table, to make endless room for others, to leave no one out. Because Wisdom , in love, welcomes everyone to the feast. May we remain in Christ, and in communion with the world, and in the …
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Preaching for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Dr. Angela McCarthy offers a reflection on Mary's witness to us to live as a Resurrected people: "God’s presence in the world and revelation through the person of Jesus of Nazareth, culminates in the salvation of all creation through Christ’s death and resurrection. We are called to live as res…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's podcast, my fave mentor / coach is joining me: Andrea Crowder. (Check out our interview from a year ago to get more of a background on her: Listen here.) Andrea has helped me navigate money & business like no one else...but now she's doing it with relationships, too. We talk about her "Dating God" experiment...and…
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Preaching for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and weaving in the witness of St. Clare of Assisi, Kascha L. Sanor offers a reflection on living into our truest selves: "When we are called on to make sacred sacrifices in order to ‘live in love’ – it is not our very self - our created self - that we are losing. It is the assumptions and projec…
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PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR ORDER IN YOUR LIFE. There are numerous self-help guides online and in books that offer ways to improve any and all aspects of one's life. We check in with St. Francis de Sales, who provides some practical ways to help us strengthen our own personal commitment to our faith and to discipleship. Join the conversation: anycatho…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why the spark in relationships sometimes dims over time? Join me for an illuminating conversation with Dr. John Gray, the acclaimed author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus." Dr. Gray shares his profound insights into how the biological and chemical dynamics between men and women, specifically the bal…
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Preaching for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Ariell Watson Simon offers a reflection on God meeting us in our spiritual hunger:"That feeling of holy discontent doesn’t mean that yesterday’s prayer didn’t work; it means that God is building a relationship of trust with you. Just like the Israelites’ physical hunger kept them looking to the …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt that venting your negative emotions to someone else only makes you feel worse? I once thought letting it all out to friends and family would help, but soon realized it was draining both them and me. In this episode, I share how embracing radical responsibility and changing my approach to processing emotion…
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REDEMPTION AND SALVATION. Redemption is understood as "deliverance from sin," but Salvation requires our cooperation and participation. For eternal salvation we need grace from God, and we must make our Redeemer the center of our lives. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comVon anewyorkcatholicconversation
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Joshua Wenner, our multifaceted guest who transformed harrowing experiences into a journey of healing and resilience. In this episode, Joshua shares his deeply personal story, including how he found a path to recovery and purpose through working with Tony Robbins. He now dedicates his life to helping high-achieving indi…
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Kelly Meraw Preaches for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, offering encouragement and inspiration to women responding to Christ's call in their own lives: "We are reminded year after year on this feast day of Mary’s profound courage. We must apply her courage to our own lives and continue to respond to Christ’s calls of our very own names. We need M…
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Preaching for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yolanda Chavez offers a reflection on making space for rest and spiritual renewal: "Reflecting on the message of Psalm 23 with the example of Jesus in the Gospel, we find a refreshing and luminous call to be compassionate shepherds and caregivers, always seeking the balance between serving others…
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Send us a Text Message. Can your beliefs and emotions shape your financial reality? YES. I dive into how our electromagnetic field impact our financial situations. By understanding the profound influence our thoughts and feelings have, we can start to shift our financial reality towards abundance. In this episode, you'll gain insights into how self…
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Preaching for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Katie Laskey offers a reflection on what we need and have been given for our lives of discipleship:"So today, I hope we can hear Jesus’s summons and missioning as directed to each of us - so we can find our companions, let go of what we think we need, and root ourselves in the confidence the Holy…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how unresolved feelings of debt can silently disrupt your peace and prosperity? Discover the transformative power of the law of fair exchange in our latest episode! We explore how hidden "debt codes" in your energy field can create cycles of imbalance, affecting everything from finances to personal growth. Tune…
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Preaching for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bonnie LeMelle Abadie, M.Div, offers a reflection on opening ourselves to the Divine and the other: "To be in conversation is to be open to conversion. We can be changed by understanding the other person’s point of view. We can grow in compassion and empathy when we listen to the reality of anot…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the fear of rejection was the only thing standing between you and your most authentic self? Drawing from the insights of Andrea Crowder and the transformative power of Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), I share practical steps to shift from fear to love. You’ll learn how to align your decisions with your higher self, cl…
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A LETTER FROM BEYOND. We pray for the souls in Purgatory because we believe that one day they will be joined with God in Heaven. But what of those souls who have turned away from God and who now exist in eternal damnation? Listen to the voice of one who calls out from a place in which there is no love, no faith, and no hope. Join the conversation: …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to transform a frustrating parenting moment into a valuable life lesson? In this episode, I share an enlightening experience at a carnival with my kids, highlighting a unique technique to help my nine-year-old daughter manage her feelings of unfairness. By turning the situation into a fun game where she lis…
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Preaching for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, offers a reflection on working together to end human trafficking: "The Spirit of God which calls us together in the work to end human trafficking is the same Spirit that has been present since the beginning of time working to bring forth life and free God’s people."Sister A…
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Preaching for the Twelfth Sunday, Teresa Thompson offers a reflection on entering into chaos - particularly the chaos of combating climate change - confident in God's presence: "Chaos gets a bad rap, and oftentimes when these large-scale proposals for climate changes solutions are made, they are dismissed as too messy, too disruptive, too difficult…
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DIFFICULTY & HOLINESS. We all strive to be good Christians, but the path to holiness seems filled with obstacles and difficulties. When we accept these challenges as God's will for us, we are able to accept the grace that feeds us and enables us to overcome, and give glory to God. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
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Preaching for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kathleen O'Brien offers a reflection on basking in God's abundance:"Whether you are in the beginning stage, budding stage, or at the end, Jesus reminds us that God is always present along the journey and abundance is always before us– let us be surprised by abundance! It’s natural for us to want t…
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Send us a Text Message. Can intuition and neuroscience coexist? YES. Join me as I interview my intuitive teacher: Allie Ninfo, who has skillfully blended these fields. From predicting her grandmother's illness to communicating with her deceased grandfather, Allie candidly recounts her early experiences with her gifts. Her journey from a passionate …
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Preaching for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Terresa M. Ford offers a reflection on God's unconditional love: "God is love and only love. God loves us with a faithful love and desires that we remain close to him. This is a love that defies reason and never gives up on us. God never changes God’s mind about loving us."Terresa M. Ford, M.Div., MF…
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MEDITATIVE PRAYER. Our greatest prayer as Catholics is the Mass itself, in which we express our thoughts and beliefs externally, through words proclaimed aloud. The other kind of prayer is Meditative, which is a quest to listen and talk to God. Through silence and stillness, we go deeper into our heart and soul, which is the dwelling place of Our L…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself wishing someone else would change, only to realize the real work needs to happen within yourself? Join me as I share my transformative journey through spiritual healing, which brought to light some powerful truths about personal growth and self-improvement. From an emotionally charged argument wi…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how understanding your unique human design can revolutionize your business? Join us as Kalei recounts her transformation from a decade-long accounting career to becoming an entrepreneur inspired by human design. After battling chronic burnout and a severe heart infection, Kalei discovered the life-changing prin…
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Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA preaches for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ:"In our culture and time, we honor the body and blood of Jesus Christ—we become united as Christ’s body—as we honor the sacrifice of Christ upon the altar. We are nourished and strengthened, and sent to share feasts with our friends and boost one another up. We celebra…
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Preaching for Trinity Sunday, Julia Erdlen offers a reflection on the many ways of relating to God: "God is always bigger than we can imagine, and the Trinity is a constant reminder of that. If I try too hard to nail down one metaphor, one perfect image to describe this mystery, I’ll hit up against the limit of my own human understanding. I can’t s…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever faced the sting of a layoff or the daunting prospect of starting your own business from scratch? My guest Feras Alhlou, an entrepreneur who turned his own layoff into a launch pad for success, joins me to share his inspiring journey from job loss to triumph. Feras has been a client of mine for many years and I always lo…
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Preaching for Pentecost Sunday, Maureen O'Connell offers a reflection on becoming a people:"A people are those who share a vision and a desire to work together toward it. A people decide to go through hard things together, confident they will be different on the other side."Maureen O'Connell is professor of Christian ethics at La Salle University i…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the power of taking a hiatus from dating to rediscover yourself? I know it sounds daunting, but in this candid episode, I unpack my year-long journey of stepping back from romance to focus on personal growth and self-healing. It's a tale of transforming from someone who sought external validation int…
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Preaching for the Solemnity of the Ascension, Martha Ligas offers a reflection on proclaiming the Gospel by following the example of creation:"Our invitation, then, is not to tell others how they are to live. Instead, we are called to lean into our own becoming. The more we can learn to live boldly as ourselves, with integrity, with confidence, and…
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Send us a Text Message. When the shadows of past trauma loom large, is it possible to step into the light with ease and speed? Dr. John Connolly, the innovative mind behind Rapid Resolution Therapy, returns to the show, sharing the transformative journey from the depths of emotional pain to the peaks of healing—all without the re-traumatization tha…
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AM I WASTING THE GIFT OF TIME? Many of us are obsessed with time, and yet we don't seem ready, or prepare ourselves for the time when we will be held to account for our lives. Jesus warns us that the day will come, and we must use this gift of time on earth to be prepared. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
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Preaching for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Meghan Larsen-Reidy, offers a reflection sharing the expansiveness of God's love:"When we open our eyes to see the expansiveness of God’s love in the people that surround us, we draw into a deeper relationship with the Divine. We cannot always anticipate the impact that each new relationship will have on ou…
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Send us a Text Message. When Eden Carpenter swapped her nursing textbooks for the Human Design atlas, she unleashed a wave of transformation that is nothing short of extraordinary. My chat with this Human Design expert is a revelation, as she shares her metamorphosis from nursing school to becoming a trailblazer in personal growth. Tune in to unear…
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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Lisa Mersereau offers a reflection on remaining in God's love from her perspective as a hospice chaplain:"The stories I hear about how a dying person has maintained a prayer life are as amazing as God is. Many reflect upon how God is with them and how they know God is with them in their final illness. There…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever woken within a dream, fully aware and in control? My latest chat with Mia, a lucid dreaming expert, takes us through the labyrinth of our subconscious, exploring how this phenomenon can unlock healing and personal growth. We discuss scientific insights into this unique state of consciousness and share our own t…
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DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE. When we gaze into the Holy Face of Jesus in prayer, we enter into His passion and humbly align ourselves with the suffering Christ. And Jesus Himself told Sister Mary of St. Peter, "Those on earth who contemplate the wounds of My Face, shall in Heaven behold it radiant with glory, and they themselves shall shine with part…
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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Sharon M.K. Kugler offers a reflection on what believing in a Good Shepherd God means for us:"If we believe in a Good Shepherd God then we are, each one of us, held as we navigate through the shadows of life, as we encounter illness of body or mind in ourselves or others, as we see despair and try to ease …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself looking up to the sky for answers when feeling lost? There's a reason why we do that. ;-) Embark on a celestial journey with our guest Elliott Lea, a former social worker turned astrological QUEEN, as she shares her transformative voyage into the mystic realms of the cosmos. We navigate through t…
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