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Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Danielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life. daniellebean.substack.com daniellebean.substack.com

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39:32

Enjoy Greater Intimacy in Your Marriage

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/05/07

In this episode of the Girlfriends podcast, Danielle Bean interviews Sarah Bartel about intimacy in marriage. They discuss the lack of conversation around this topic and the need for a Catholic lens when discussing sex and marriage. Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Catholic moral theologian specializing in sexual ethics and marriage. She talks about the challenges women face in this area, including the pressure from a sex-saturated culture and the expectations of purity culture. Sarah

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41:50

4 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/04/30

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, a brief update on Danielle! She is home from the hospital and doing much better. She is gaining strength every day and is so grateful for all of your prayers and good wishes. This episode was recorded before she got sick, so there is no mention of her illness in this week's show. Thank you for all your support and encouragement. You can et all the latest updates and details at daniellebean.substack.com.In episode 419 of the Girlfriends podcast, host Danielle Bean discusses four

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0:42

Update From Danielle, Please Pray!

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/04/23

A quick explanation on Danielle's absence this week from her daughter, Gabby. Please pray for Danielle's healing and recovery, as she still is in the hospital in NYC. Updates later this week will be available at daniellebean.substack.com.

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46:07

The Unique Joys of Reading Aloud (with Sarah Mackenzie)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/04/16

In this conversation, Sarah Mackenzie discusses the life and work of Barbara Cooney, a renowned author and illustrator of children's books. Sarah shares her fascination with Barbara's illustration style and her discovery of Barbara's life as a mother of four who placed her drawing table in the busiest room of her house. Sarah also highlights Barbara's commitment to detail and precision in her illustrations and her dedication to visiting the locations she depicted in her books.The conversation

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39:21

How to Teach Kids Virtue (with Maria Marianayagam)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/04/09

In this episode, Danielle Bean talks to Maria Marianyagam, a children's book author, about teaching kids virtue. Maria shares her journey of becoming a children's book author and the importance of starting to teach virtues at a young age. They discuss Maria's board book series, which focuses on virtues like hope and courage, and how parents can engage with the series. Danielle also addresses the topic of female friendships and the importance of cultivating meaningful connections with other

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46:04

Easy Ways to Practice Mercy

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/04/02

Do you know that next Sunday we will observe Divine Mercy Sunday? This time of year is a wonderful opportunity to focus on Jesus’ gift of Divine Mercy. A great way to celebrate Easter for all 50 days is to plan to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy in your family and in your community. In this week’s show, Danielle shares ideas for creative ways to practice each of the works of mercy: Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Clothe the Naked, Shelter the Homeless, Visit the Sick, Visit the

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43:12

5 Things to Inspire Your Holy Week

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/03/26

In this episode, Danielle Bean shares five things to inspire your Holy Week. She encourages listeners to add more quiet to their lives, make Holy Week different, engage in interactive prayer experiences, consider Holy Week creative projects, take a pilgrimage, plan for a special Good Friday, and attend additional liturgies at church. At the end of this week's show, Danielle offers advice and encouragement to a listener who wants to publish a book about her near-death experience.TakeawaysAdd more

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39:21

How to Handle Family Drama

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/03/19

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses how to handle family drama. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, thinking ahead and planning ahead, picking your battles, and setting boundaries. She also shares listener feedback on cultivating joy and offers advice on embracing your temperament, faking it till you make it, and praying for the grace to be more joyful.TakeawaysSet realistic expectations for family drama and recognize that it is a normal part of family

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38:07

Building trust and Changing Hearts (with Erika Ahern)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/03/12

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Erika Ahern from CatholicVote and The Loop. They discuss the importance of engaging in deep conversations about politics and religion, teaching children to navigate these topics, and the mission of The Loop to "become the media."They also share insights on balancing work, home, and relationships, and offer advice on seeking forgiveness and navigating difficult relationships.Engaging in deep conversations about politics and religion is important for personal

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39:20

Don't Give Up! What to Do When You Feel Unmotivated

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/03/05

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses what to do when feeling unmotivated. She provides 10 different strategies to consider, including reflecting on the root cause of the lack of motivation, setting small goals, finding inspiration, changing your environment, being kind to oneself, taking breaks in your work, seeking support, focusing on the why behind the goal, trying something new, and celebrating your progress. She also addresses listener feedback and encourages re-thinking Lent as an

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42:02

Less Fear and More Love (with Corda Candles)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/02/27

You know you love candles! How about some free CATHOLIC candles? Michael and Anna Camacho, the husband and wife team behind CORDA Candles, join Danielle Bean on the Girlfriends podcast. They share their journey of starting a faith-based candle business and the inspiration behind their unique scents. The couple discusses the challenges and rewards of working together as a married couple and the importance of creating pure and clean candles. They also talk about the impact of small Catholic businesses

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40:01

How to Balance Faith, Work, and Motherhood (with...

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/02/20

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Emily Stimson Chapman about her work as a writer and her collaboration with Scott Hahn in creating Catholic children's books. Her newest book is The Supper of the Lamb. They discuss the importance of engaging children in theology and finding balance in motherhood. Emily shares her experience of saying no to opportunities and the challenges of managing writing while raising her family. They also discuss the importance of female friendship and raising children

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35:29

Ready, Set, LENT!

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/02/13

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the upcoming season of Lent and provides ideas for how to approach it. She encourages listeners to do something more, do something less, and love someone better during Lent. She shares personal stories and examples to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, she reads listener feedback about forgiveness and concludes by inviting listeners to join her Lenten journey through her Substack.TakeawaysDuring Lent, consider doing something more, doing something less,

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38:06

Embrace the Power of Silence with Fr. Basil Nortz

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/02/06

Father Basil Nortz, author of Holy Silence, joins the Girlfriends podcast to discuss the importance of silence in a noisy world. He shares the inspiration behind writing his book, Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God, and the different types of silence, including silence of the body, silence of the senses, silence of the memory, silence of the imagination, silence of conversations, and silence of self-love. Father Nortz emphasizes the countercultural nature of silence and offers

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42:30

How to Forgive (even terrible things)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/01/30

In this week's episode, Danielle discusses the important topic of forgiveness, even in the face of terrible things. She emphasizes the need for flexibility in our plans and goals, as well as the importance of recognizing our own need for forgiveness. Danielle shares personal stories and insights from Scripture to highlight the challenges and rewards of forgiveness. She encourages listeners to choose forgiveness as an act of the will, even when it is difficult, and reminds them of the power of

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44:21

Fight Fair in Your Marriage (with Melissa Tablada)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/01/23

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Tablada about resolving conflict in marriage. They discuss the importance of deep connection, practical guidelines for resolving conflict, the value of date nights and couple prayer, and the myth of not going to bed angry. Melissa provides practical advice for couples to communicate effectively and maintain a healthy relationship. The episode concludes with listener feedback and advice on dealing with family

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45:22

How to Have Fun Together as a Family (with Dan Bean)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/01/16

This week we are thrilled to be launching the Dan & Danielle Bean podcast, exclusively available through subscription at daniellebean.com. After more than 7 years of podcasting on her own with Girlfriends, Danielle is overjoyed to be working on this project with her husband Dan and can’t wait to share it with you!Dan and Danielle have been married almost 30 years (this July!) and they have eight awesome kids. In this new show, they share stories, thoughts, fun, and wisdom that we have gathered

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37:48

Find the Healing You Need (with Dr. Bob Schuchts)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/01/09

Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Bob Schuchts, the bestselling author of Be Healed and the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida.Danielle and Dr. Schuchts discuss every person's need for healing, some ways that we sometimes seek healing in all the wrong places, and Jesus as the source of all healing. They also explore the importance of belief in God's healing power and the challenge of overcoming self-sufficiency. Bob explains the tree and the apple analogy for understanding

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45:00

The Only New Year Resolution You Need to Make in 2024

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2024/01/02

Did you make any resolutions this year? In case you need a little inspiration and encouragement, Danielle shares her idea for the ONLY resolution you need to make.If you do nothing else this year, consider working on this--letting God love you. Three things to keep in mind as you do that:1. Take the time.It takes time to get to know God and let him enter more deeply into your life. Time and again, Jesus "went away to pray" and we need to do likewise.2. Screen your thoughts.What are some of your

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41:59

5 Things to Give Up in the New Year [Throwback]

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2023/12/26

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are taking a break and using this opportunity to revisit this popular episode where Danielle shares 5 innovative ideas for things to give up in the new year. 1. Undisciplined phone useAre you constantly checking your phone throughout your day? Do you spend too much time mindlessly scrolling through social media? Consider setting limits to when, where, and how you use your phone, and your mental health will be better for it.2. Stuff you don’t needWhat things are

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