Sooo...Maria & Meghan don't typically talk about current events on the pod, buuuut this topic was begging to be discussed as some of the topics come into play with the work they do with single and dating gals!Check it out and let us know your thoughts! Please keep in mind everyone doesn't have to agree to have valid points and to be kind!Learn more about The Intentional Single: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/Sign up for Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom newsletter: https://theintentio...

Today we have the joy of Caroline Sholl, a Pastoral Counselor from Louisiana. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to relationships and we are excited to share this conversation! If you're looking for a Catholic counselor who also does EMDR, check out the website below!https://www.waymakernola.com/carolineLearn more about The Intentional Single: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/Sign up for Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom newsletter: https://theintentionalsingle.myflodesk.c...

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Carrie Gress to the show!Carrie's work in unearthing the history of the feminism movement and its heavy impact on the culture continues to touch countless women's lives. From her book "The Anti-Mary Exposed" to her most recent book "The End of Woman", we are confident you'll be touched by the ideas Carrie brings to a much needed conversation. It's our guess that this interview will pique your interest in Carrie's books if you haven't already read them (and con...

Join Maria & Meghan as they discuss the challenge that so many women face in believing that they are worthy; worthy of being loved, worthy of being poured into, worthy of being invested in...and the list could go on!You may want to pull out your journal as the girls give some things to sit with Jesus and think about pray about and journal on!If you want to learn more about The Intentional Single go to:www.theintentionalsingle.comLearn more about The Intentional Single: https://www.theinte...

Ladies, you are in for a treat today! Laugh, cry, and be reminded that God is in the details AND He has a hilarious sense of humor! Join Maria & Meghan as they talk with Catherine People's about how she met her now fiance (getting married this summer!) even though she was awkward, gave the guy her mom's phone number instead of her own on accident and so many other hilarious missteps. She is living proof that you can get it all wrong and still be pursued! Also, come join us for our FR...

Why TIS? While there’s formation for highschoolers, college students, engaged couples, and married folks in our beautiful Church, where’s a gal who's single and dating supposed to go? This is one of the many reasons why TIS was born. To both see and accompany you lovely ladies in a place where you so often feel misunderstood, neglected, and overlooked. Looking at the whole person - emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally - we equip our gals in TIS Membership with the skil...

In this episode, Maria & Meghan dive into one of the four traits men find attractive in women... Authenticity! You'll learn what gets in the way of us even being authentic and how to develop authenticity in our relationships. Maria also introduces IFS and "parts work" in this dialogue as another tool to develop your real self. Authenticity is powerful ladies. But oftentimes, instead of showing up as our real selves in relationships, we're hiding parts of ourselves. Which is stopping conne...

Today we have a beautiful interview with 2 of our gorgeous TIS membership gals who are in their mid and late 30's. Get ready to take some notes from their wisdom and experiences as they share about discernment in career, vocation, dating and  what they've been learning through TIS.  But also what they've been working on mentally and emotionally since dating in your 30's and up is a different experience! You are in for a treat lovely ladies!  If you’d like to connect more with Catherine you...

In this episode, Maria & Meghan are sharing a little taste of a workshop they did last spring called "How to Hold Onto Hope When You're Not the One!". This was a favorite of many of the TIS gals and has some beautiful awareness questions and practical application practices! If you'd like to learn more about journeying with Maria & Meghan and The Intentional Single Community check out www.theintentionalsingle.com to get in the know! Enjoy!  Love, M&M Learn more about The...

In this week’s episode, we’ve invited Dr. Mario Sacasa, a licensed marriage therapist, to answer your submitted questions on all things dating. Prepare to take away so many gems as Dr. Mario answers how our culture of convenience has impacted the catholic dating scene to how to balance dating with the intention to marry/getting to know someone at an appropriate pace. We also dove into hot topics like physical attraction, expectations around porn & recovery, establishing boundaries with...

In this episode, we’re interviewing two of our sweet gals in membership. These beauties have been journeying with us for over a year, met each other in TIS membership, and dove headfirst into a beautiful friendship. Both Annie & Rachel dive into the intentionality it takes to foster a deep friendship and how TIS has impacted their growth journeys. These gals are a breath of fresh air. We can’t wait for you to hear from them! If you’d like to connect with either Rachel or Annie, send us...

Prepare to be filled with both joy and hope after this uplifting interview with our special guests, Mary and Jerry Lenaburg! Mary & Jerry share their wisdom of 35+ years of marriage as they share the importance of keeping your feet firmly planted where you are, diving into community in every season, and dating advice. Connect with Mary and Jerry via alllll the ways! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marylenaburg/  Podcast @themaryandjerrypodcast!  Website:...

Maria & Meghan share how easy it is to let perfectionism get in the way of stepping into something beautiful. Take a listen as they share how it even impacted getting this podcast out to y'all! Also, if you're listening to this in March of 2024, on Monday, March 18th, The Intentional Single is hosting a workshop alllll about Cycle Synching with special guest Sarah Rooney who is a Creighton Practitioner. You won't want to miss this! Link to register here:...

This week we welcome Angela and Bill Schnieders! Some dear friends of both Maria and Meghan, this dynamic couple has so much gold to share on living a life filled with hope even when you holding onto unmet desires.  Angela was a respected business development director, living a high paced life of mission work and philanthropy. Bill worked in sales in Silicon Valley, living the breakneck pace of competitive start-up culture. They both burnt out and began asking the question, how did God...

Hey beautiful gal! Thriving in the Space Between is our answer to your desire to become more of who God created you to be. We know you’re tired of feeling overlooked in your ache, that you desperately want to stay in a hopeful place while single and holding your desire for marriage – but that dream hasn’t come to fruition yet. If that’s you, you’re in the right place! From our collective 40+ years of singleness and coaching the hearts of hundreds of single and dating catholic women from...