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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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5:00

Finding Peace Beyond Perfectionism

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/09/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.comDo you ever feel like peace is just out of reach—buried under all the pressure to do it right and hold it all together? In this (bonus podcast!) Girlfriends Live session for paid susbcribers, we got honest about how perfectionism steals our joy, and how God invites us into something better: His peace that “guards our hearts and minds” (Phil 4:6–7). Free subscribers can listen to a short clip. Paid susbcribers get

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4:35

A New Chapter for Girlfriends

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/09/16

Hi friends,After more than 500 episodes of Girlfriends (I still can’t believe that number myself!), it feels like the right time for something new. I’ll be taking a short break from the podcast—but on October 15, I’ll be back with a brand-new series: Grace Unfiltered.This is going to be different from what we’ve done before. Instead of weekly advice or short interviews or reflections, Grace Unfiltered will be an 8-part series of longform interviews with women who’ve walked through really hard,

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54:59

Adoption, the Eucharist, and the Relentless Love of God

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/09/09

What does adoption teach us about the way God loves? How can the Eucharist draw us closer to heaven even while we’re still on earth? In this week’s episode of Girlfriends, I’m joined by Jamie McAleer—wife, mom, grandmother, and author of I Will Come to You: A Story of Adoption and the Relentless Love of God.Jamie shares her powerful conversion story, beginning with her very first Mass as a college student, and how God used that moment to plant seeds of faith that would grow over decades. She also

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44:28

Real Moms of Real Saints

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/09/02

What does it really look like to raise children in the faith—not in a perfect Pinterest-ready way, but in the messy, ordinary moments of family life? In this week’s episode of Girlfriends, I’m joined by Colleen Pressprich, author of Real Moms of Real Saints, Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children, and The Women Doctors of the Church.A former missionary and Montessori teacher turned homeschooling mom, Colleen shares how her faith journey, her teaching background, and her passion for the

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60:19

From Midnight Mass to Mission

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/08/26

A single encounter with God can change everything. In this week’s episode of Girlfriends, I’m joined by Bobby Frederickson, a former missionary and co-host of The Catholic Couple Podcast, whose journey to the Catholic faith began with an unexpected invitation to midnight Mass. That night set him on a path from skepticism to wholehearted discipleship.Bobby shares his powerful conversion story, the role of confession in his ongoing growth, and the ways he and his wife are building a family mission

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38:13

Forgiveness, Foster Care, and Faith

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/08/19

Forgiveness is never simple—but it is always transformative. In this week’s episode of Girlfriends, I’m joined by Los Angeles-based screenwriter, filmmaker, and speaker Erin Dooley. Erin’s work focuses on what she calls “the good F words”: forgiveness, family, and faith.Erin shares the personal story behind her raw, heartfelt documentary A Way to Forgiveness, filmed during her pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago after a painful divorce. She opens up about what it was like to document her own

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54:37

Sanctify Your Scroll: the good, the bad, and the ugly...

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/08/12

This week on Girlfriends, I’m diving into a super timely conversation about social media with my friend Amy Cara — a Catholic mom, entrepreneur, and content creator. Amy has built a vibrant Instagram presence as @CaliforniaCatholicMom, and today she’s sharing the wisdom she’s gained from years of trial, error, growth, and discernment in the online world.We talk about:* Amy’s journey from fashion business owner to Catholic evangelizer online* What made her finally go “all in” on her faith-based

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44:11

God Interrupted Her Pop Star Dreams

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/08/05

This week, I’m joined by Cristina Bernal — former MTV pop artist turned Catholic worship leader. Cristina’s story is one you won’t forget: early success with LAX Girls, brushes with fame and the music industry’s dark side, and a profound conversion that led her to leave it all behind and say yes to what God had planned for her.In this candid and inspiring conversation, Cristina shares:* Her early music career and rise to fame as a teen pop star* The moment her 10-year-old sister called her out, and

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31:00

Living Faith Without Fear: What We Can Learn from...

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/07/29

This week on Girlfriends, I’m talking with author and teacher Amy Cattapan about her beautiful new book, Hope Without Borders: A Spiritual Retreat with St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. If you’ve never explored the writings or spirituality of Mother Cabrini before, you are in for a treat. Amy shares how this powerhouse saint, America’s first canonized citizen, lived a life of missionary zeal, deep Ignatian prayer, and relentless trust in God’s providence.We talk about how Amy first connected with Cabrini

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37:11

Hope in the Storms: Trusting God in Motherhood

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/07/22

This week on Girlfriends, I’m so overjoyed to share my conversation with author and Catholic mom Megan Madden. Megan is a wife to a theologian, mom of seven, and the author of Mary, Teach Me to Be Your Daughter and Through Storms and Still Waters with Ascension Press.In our chat, Megan opens up about:🌸 How to surrender your plans to God and trust him deeply—even in the storms of life.🌸 Practical ways to nurture prayer in the middle of motherhood and family chaos.🌸 The beauty of authentic

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37:40

Letting Go, Listening to God, and Living with Purpose

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/07/15

This week on Girlfriends, I’m thrilled to share a heartfelt and powerful conversation with my friend Stacey Sumereau. Stacey is a Catholic wife, mom of five, podcaster, and the author of the beautiful new book Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God’s Voice.In this episode, Stacey opens up about her unexpected journey from center stage to cloistered convents, her struggles with surrendering to God’s will, and the surprising freedom she found in realizing that God wants us to

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29:45

Gregorian Chant, Faith, and the Feminine Genius

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/07/08

I’m so excited to share this episode with you because it’s all about one of my favorite topics: the power of music to draw us closer to God—and the unique ways we each live out our feminine genius.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Carly York, a professional Catholic cantor, music educator, and digital entrepreneur. Carly shares her incredible journey from being raised Baptist to discovering Gregorian chant, converting to Catholicism, and dedicating her life to sacred music ministry.We talk about:*

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34:13

How Knowing Your Temperament Can Deepen Your Faith...

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/07/01

This week, I’m talking with the wonderful Rosemary Berry—author, wife, mom, teacher, and pilgrimage planner—about one of my all-time favorite topics: the four temperaments and how they show up in the lives of the saints (and in our own lives, too!).Rosemary’s new book, Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints, dives into how God uses our unique personalities—yes, even the parts we struggle with—to help us grow in holiness. In this fun and inspiring conversation, we talk about:* What the

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43:51

St. Hildegard’s Healing Wisdom and the Power of...

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/06/24

This week on Girlfriends, we are joined by beloved Catholic author and homemaking mentor Leila Marie Lawler for a rich and refreshing conversation on natural remedies, the beauty of domestic life, and the enduring wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen. We discuss the new book St. Hildegard’s Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul, Leila’s deep love for homemaking, and why creating a holy, healing home matters more than ever.Whether you're curious about herbs, craving a more meaningful

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26:31

Finding Faith, Practicing Gratitude: A Convert’s Story

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/06/17

In this powerful and inspiring episode of Girlfriends, I am joined by newly-baptized Catholic convert, writer, and journal creator Abigail Austin. Abby shares the incredible journey that brought her from atheism to the Catholic Church—including a life-changing walk along the Camino de Santiago, meeting her husband, and discovering God's presence through beauty, storytelling, and grace.Together, we discuss:* Abby’s unexpected path to the Catholic Church (baptized at age 41!)* How literature, beauty,

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37:00

Devotion to the Sacred Heart for You and Your Family

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of Girlfriends, I get to chat with Catholic author, speaker, and Sacred Heart evangelist Emily Jaminet for a heartfelt conversation about her newest project: a beautifully illustrated children’s book called Saints of the Sacred Heart (Sophia Institute Press). Whether you're new to this devotion or already enthroned the Sacred Heart in your home, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical wisdom for living out your faith in your family life.Together, we discuss:* The

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31:59

Small Steps Toward Meaningful Hospitality

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/06/03

In this throwback episode of Girlfriends, we’re revisiting a topic that resonates with so many women—hospitality. Whether you love opening your home to others or it feels like a stress-inducing performance, this conversation is for you.We’re not talking about Pinterest-perfect dinner parties or flawless tablescapes. This is about real hospitality—connection, community, and creating space for meaningful conversations. I share practical tips, encouragement, and mindset shifts that can help you become

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33:02

Secrets to a Happy Catholic Family

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/05/27

This week, I’m bringing back a fan favorite episode—one that’s close to my heart because it features a very special guest: my husband, Dan Bean! Together, we dive into what it really means to have fun as a Catholic family.We talk honestly (and hilariously) about what has and hasn’t worked in our 26+ years of marriage and parenting our eight children. We share personal stories, lessons learned, and the surprising importance of not taking ourselves too seriously. From letting go of perfectionism to

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43:53

Offer It Up! What That Means and How to Do It

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/05/20

This week we sit down with Catholic author, speaker, and veteran Megan Hjelmstad for a powerful conversation about suffering, hope, and the redemptive power of “offering it up.” Together, we unpack this often misunderstood Catholic phrase and explore what it really means to unite our suffering with Christ—both in the everyday struggles and the life-changing trials.Learn more about the book: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/offer-it-up-discovering-the-power-and-purpose-of-redemptive-sufferingWhether

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15:24

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women) ·

2025/05/13

Are you trying to do it all by yourself — the working, writing, launching, growing, and the spiritual journey? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why that “go-it-alone” mentality is holding you back and what changes when you invite others into your growth.Whether you’re pursuing a creative dream, leading in ministry, or simply trying to follow where God is calling you next, this episode is a gentle but firm reminder: You were never meant to do this alone.We’ll talk about:* The hidden cost of trying to

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