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Delay and Pray

Beth The Catholic Fasting Coach

Delay and Pray® is a weekly podcast about Spiritual Fasting especially true when it comes to losing weight permanently. Beth Bubik is the The Catholic Fasting Coach and she is an expert on the subject of Spiritual Fasting: Why to do it. How to do it. And, when to do it. It's all about delaying food for a spiritual purpose--especially sugar, flour, and alcohol. She coaches Catholics how to spiritually and physically fast to utilize their weight and food struggles as a gift to explode their own prayer lives while helping the souls of others.
Every week, Beth will teach you how to literally live out St. John's scripture in every way: "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30) Lose the weight and gain faith!
Everyone is called to Spiritually Fast. Let's get going!
Find Beth's Programs and Content on her website: www.thecatholicfastingcoach.com
Keep up with the latest posts and information on a daily basis by joining her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @thecatholicfastingcoach

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#199
Yesterday · 44 min
The Battle for Your Appetite Part 2
What if sugar is doing more than making you crave another cookie—what if it is making it harder to hear your God-given appetite at all? In Part 2 of How Sugar Steals Our God-Given Appetite, we explore the fascinating idea that fructose may activate an ancient survival or “foraging” response designed to help us seek food and store energy when food was scarce. The problem is that today the food never disappears, and sugar, flour, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods are available everywhere. We look at Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Robert Lustig's discussion of fructose, insulin and leptin resistance, cellular energy, food seeking, and the emerging research connecting metabolic dysfunction with brain health and Alzheimer’s disease. Most importantly, we bring it back to Delay and Pray® and how spiritual fasting can help us create space between desire and action, retrain our appetites, strengthen the will, and learn once again to choose Christ before sugar. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#198
September 3 · 52 min
The Battle for Your Appetite Part 1
What if your cravings aren't proof that you're hungry—but evidence that your appetite has become confused? God created our appetite to serve us, yet sugar, constant eating, habits, emotions, and modern processed foods can make it increasingly difficult to recognize genuine hunger. In this episode, I begin unpacking how we can restore order to this beautifully designed system. In Part 1 of The Battle for Your Appetite, we explore the Catholic understanding of the sensitive appetite, the difference between hunger and reward-driven eating, and the roles insulin and leptin play in appetite regulation. We also examine research on sugar and fructose and discover why the Delay and Pray® practice of pausing, fasting, and choosing Christ before sugar may be doing far more for our bodies, brains, and souls than we ever realized. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#197
August 27 · 48 min
Super Size Your Faith, Not Your Meal
What if learning to pause could change the way you eat, think, and respond to the people around you? In this episode, I talk with Delay and Pray® clients Kathy and Coleen about the real-life changes they have experienced through spiritual fasting, the Thought Model, and learning to slow down instead of immediately reacting to cravings and emotions. We talk about sugar addiction, food protocols, marriage, and what happens when you no longer want to eat the same foods your husband does. Kathy and Coleen also share the changes they have seen in their husbands and children—and Coleen gives us the perfect reminder: “Super size your faith instead of your meal!” Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#196
August 20 · 57 min
Technology Is Advancing Faster Than Our Virtue
Technology is advancing faster than our virtue—and that should concern us. We live in a culture that can satisfy almost every appetite instantly, from food and entertainment to shopping, screens and endless information, but the Catholic life was never meant to be a life devoted to comfort. The question we need to recover is not simply, "What do I want?" but "Who am I becoming?" In this episode, I unpack the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity and the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance, while examining how gluttony and sloth have quietly become normalized in modern life. We also talk about smartphones, AI, food, medicine, suffering, spiritual buffering and why prayer, fasting, the sacraments and learning to "waste time with Jesus" may be exactly what we need to become free again. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#195
August 13 · 45 min
Miracles of Adoption and Fertility
What if the miracle you're praying for is closer than you think? If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers while you're waiting, this episode will renew your hope and remind you that He is always working—even when you can't see it. Through one family's incredible story, you'll discover the beauty of trusting God's perfect timing. In this episode, Beth interviews Celeste about her journey through infertility, adoption, and an unexpected pregnancy after six years of waiting. Together they discuss how prayer and spiritual fasting prepared her heart to surrender to God's plan, the miracle of adopting baby Dominic, and the surprising blessing that followed. It's a conversation filled with hope, faith, and the unmistakable fingerprints of God's providence. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#194
August 6 · 38 min
How One Meal and One Mass Changed Everything
What if the greatest miracle wasn't losing weight—but becoming the person God was calling you to be? In this episode, I share the deeply personal story of how preparing for my daughter's wedding led me to discover OM²AD—One Meal and One Mass a Day. What began as a physical goal quickly became a spiritual transformation that brought greater peace, mental clarity, energy, and a renewed relationship with Christ. Join me as I explain how I combined intermittent fasting, daily Mass, prayer, exercise, and a simple routine to simplify my life during one of the busiest seasons I've ever experienced. I'll also share what I learned about OMAD, why I recommend it only a few days each week for post-menopausal women, and how God used this journey to remind me that choosing Christ before sugar changes everything. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#193
July 30 · 41 min
Delay and Pray at Your Parish
What if your parish had everything it needed to begin a life-changing spiritual fasting program—for just $10? In this episode, Beth sits down with Kathy and Christine to share how the Delay and Pray® Book Bundle is helping Catholics build community, deepen their faith, and experience lasting freedom through spiritual fasting. If you've ever wanted to start a parish or home study but didn't know where to begin, this conversation will give you the confidence to take the first step. Together, they discuss how easy it is to launch a Delay and Pray® book study using the ready-made resources included in the bundle, why pastors and parishioners are responding so enthusiastically, and how accountability, community, and the sacraments become the foundation for lasting transformation. Whether you're looking to lead a small group or simply invite a few friends to journey with you, this episode will show you how simple it is to get started. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#192
July 23 · 45 min
Could Sugar Be Stealing Your Brain? Part 2
What if protecting your brain starts with the choices you make today? In Part 2 of this series, Beth Bubik explores the fascinating science behind brain health while offering practical hope rooted in faith, stewardship, and the principles of Delay and Pray®. You'll discover that lasting health isn't about fear—it's about faithfully caring for the body and mind God has entrusted to you. In this episode, Beth explains insulin resistance, metabolic flexibility, ketones, processed foods, obesogens, and the importance of reducing chronic inflammation through simple daily habits. She also shares how fasting, prayer, and whole foods work together to renew both body and soul, helping us remain mentally sharp and spiritually prepared to fulfill God's purpose throughout every season of life. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#191
July 16 · 35 min
Could Sugar Be Stealing Your Brain? Part 1
What if protecting your brain begins long before memory loss ever appears? In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, Beth Bubik explores the growing concerns surrounding dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and the everyday choices that may influence long-term brain health. Through personal stories and practical encouragement, she reminds us that caring for our minds is part of faithfully living the mission God has given us. In this episode, Beth discusses the connection between sugar, processed foods, metabolic health, fasting, ketosis, and metabolic flexibility while sharing the inspiring story of a husband who helped his wife pursue healing after an early Alzheimer's diagnosis. You'll walk away with hope, practical insights, and a renewed desire to protect your body, mind, and soul as you continue choosing Christ before sugar. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#190
July 9 · 20 min
The Truth About Hunger
What if your hunger is lying to you? Many people assume every urge to eat is physical hunger, but often it's something else entirely. Stress, boredom, fatigue, loneliness, and even procrastination can masquerade as hunger and keep us stuck in cycles of overeating. In this episode, Beth shares how to distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger using The Hunger Scale. You'll learn how to investigate your urges, invite prayer into moments of discomfort, and use spiritual fasting to grow in freedom, self-awareness, and self-control while pursuing permanent weight loss and deeper faith. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#189
July 2 · 21 min
5 Ways to Enjoy the 4th of July Without Losing Your Fast
The 4th of July doesn't have to derail your health goals. If you've ever felt torn between enjoying holiday celebrations and staying faithful to your fasting routine, this episode will show you a better way. Learn how to celebrate with family and friends without guilt, regret, or the feeling that you've fallen "off the wagon." In this episode, Beth explains the concept of metabolic flexibility with God and how it allows you to move gracefully between seasons of fasting and feasting. She shares practical strategies for maintaining prayer, managing food choices, staying active, and keeping your body and soul aligned during holidays, vacations, and other celebratory seasons of life. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#188
June 25 · 20 min
The Hazards of Diet Coke
For decades, Diet Coke has been promoted as the guilt-free alternative to regular soda, but what if that familiar can is doing more harm than good? If you've ever struggled with cravings, overeating, stubborn weight loss, or feeling attached to certain foods and drinks, this episode may change the way you think about diet soda and artificial sweeteners. In this episode, I share my personal experience with Diet Coke addiction and unpack five major concerns researchers have identified about diet soda consumption. We discuss the potential impact on weight loss, appetite, metabolism, brain health, heart health, and overall wellness, while exploring how small daily habits can become attachments that keep us from the freedom God desires for us. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#187
June 18 · 34 min
Mother of the Bride Emotions
A daughter's wedding may be one of life's happiest occasions, so why do so many mothers experience unexpected sadness after it's over? In this heartfelt episode, Beth opens up about the emotional journey she experienced following her youngest daughter's wedding and the surprising mix of gratitude, joy, grief, and reflection that followed. If you've ever struggled with the emotions that accompany major life transitions, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone. Beth shares behind-the-scenes stories from the wedding weekend, explores the "mother of the bride blues," and explains how prayer, fasting, journaling, and the Thought Model helped her process her emotions. She also reflects on the changing role of motherhood, the beauty of letting go with love, and the grace available when life doesn't unfold perfectly. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#186
June 11 · 56 min
Three Widows, One Powerful Discovery: How Spiritual Fasting Transformed Their Grief
What if the comfort you've been seeking in food can only be found in Christ? In this deeply moving episode, Beth sits down with three women whose lives were forever changed by the loss of their husbands. Their stories of grief, emotional eating, faith, and healing will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to carry pain alone. Christine Canino, Amy Blakely, and Shirley Lokar share how spiritual fasting through the Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience helped them find freedom, healing, and renewed purpose after devastating loss. Together they discuss widowhood, emotional eating, redemptive suffering, metabolic health, and the surprising discovery that all three lost their husbands to diabetes-related complications. Their testimonies reveal how God can transform even our deepest suffering into an invitation to greater faith, health, and holiness. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#185
June 4 · 38 min
Slow is the Only Way with Sr. Josephine Garrett
What if slow was actually the way God intended healing to happen? In this powerful replay episode, Beth Bubik sits down with Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss spiritual fasting, food freedom, and why lasting transformation cannot be rushed. If you’ve ever struggled with dieting, emotional eating, shame, or fear of failure, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply Catholic perspective on healing with God. Beth and Sr. Josephine discuss intermittent fasting, prayer, journaling, emotional awareness, and the role cognitive behavioral thought work plays inside the Delay and Pray program. Together, they explore how fasting became one of Sr. Josephine’s richest experiences of prayer and why the simple phrase “slow is the only way” continues to shape the mission of Delay and Pray today. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#184
May 28 · 53 min
The Feast of Corpus Christi Novena with Fr. Conlin
What if fasting was meant to lead you into joy instead of restriction? In this beautiful replay episode, Beth Bubik sits down with Fr. Richard Conlin to discuss the Feast of Corpus Christi, Eucharistic devotion, and how the rhythms of fasting and feasting can transform your spiritual life. As Catholics prepare for the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this conversation offers a deeper understanding of how God uses hunger to draw us closer to Himself. Beth and Fr. Rich discuss his powerful book 9 Days to Corpus Christi, the Eat Fast Feast cycle, the joy and playfulness of the spiritual life, and the beauty of seeking Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Through personal stories, theological insights, and practical encouragement, this episode will help you prepare your heart for Corpus Christi and rediscover the richness of Eucharistic living. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#183
May 21 · 19 min
Feasting on Marriage Part 2
A wedding reception may look like a party on the surface - but underneath it is something deeply sacred. In this emotional and joy-filled episode, Beth shares the beauty behind celebrating marriage as a covenant before God and why Catholics should never lose the art of feasting over what is holy. If you’ve ever wondered why weddings matter so much, this episode will remind you that joy and reverence belong together. In Part 2 of the wedding series, Beth takes listeners inside her daughter’s wedding weekend - from the ceremony courtyard photos and cocktail hour to family traditions, the anniversary dance, heartfelt speeches, and the continuation of the celebration at the lake house. She reflects on faithful marriages that have lasted decades, the importance of family, and how marriage shapes generations through sacrifice, love, forgiveness, and joy. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#182
May 14 · 22 min
Fasting for Marriage Part 1
Marriage was never meant to be ordinary—it was designed by God to reflect Heaven itself. In this powerful episode of The Delay and Pray Podcast, Beth shares personal reflections while preparing for her daughter’s Catholic wedding and dives deeply into the spiritual meaning behind the Wedding Feast at Cana. If you’ve ever struggled to understand why marriage matters so much in the Catholic faith, this conversation will remind you that holy marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. Beth explores why Jesus chose a wedding for His first public miracle, how Mary leads us directly to Christ through her words “Do whatever He tells you,” and why prayer and fasting are essential foundations for strong marriages and families. She also reflects on the beauty of sacrificial love, the preparation required for holy matrimony, and why the best wine is often saved for the later years of marriage. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#181
May 7 · 35 min
Being Filmed by EWTN-behind the scenes
What does a full day of living your Catholic faith actually look like? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of filming with EWTN for Living the Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, where every part of the day—from sunrise to evening—was centered on faith, discipline, and purpose. This is not theory—it’s real life. We walk through a full day of filming, including prayer, Mass, family life, fitness, friendship, cooking, and coaching. Each moment reveals how the Delay and Pray Method integrates faith into daily living and shows what is possible when your life is truly ordered toward God. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
#180
April 30 · 47 min
When the Desire for Alcohol Left
What if your desire for alcohol could simply vanish—completely and unexpectedly—through the grace of God? In this deeply moving episode, Beth and her guest Betsey share their firsthand experiences of a powerful transformation that neither of them could have achieved on their own. If you’ve ever struggled with habits that feel impossible to break, this conversation will open your eyes to what God can truly do. Together, they explore the journey leading up to this grace, including prayer, fasting, and surrender, as well as the role of the Rosary, the Blessed Mother, and signal graces in their lives. They also discuss how this freedom has impacted their families, their faith, and their future—and why this same transformation is possible for you. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Resources in Today's Show: Rosa Mystica Shrine Kendra Vonesch’s Retreat Center Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

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