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Thriving in the Space Between

The Intentional Single

Thriving in the Space Between is a place for Catholic single and dating gals to be seen, known, loved on, and journeyed with. We know you’re tired of feeling overlooked in your ache. Because holding onto hope while single and dating can be one of the most challenging things you’ve ever done. Get ready for countless gems on how to live a full and whole lifestyle, diving into dating, mindsets, hormones, theology, all the things! We’re excited to journey alongside you, because this side of Heaven we never arrive! And we are with you on the journey!

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S3 · E165
Friday · 49 min
Healing from the Inside Out Through Catholic Somatic Work with Sister Mary Stephen | Episode 165
Have you ever wondered why certain relationship struggles keep repeating, even when you’re trying so hard to do things differently? In this episode, we welcome Sr. Mary Stephen, founder of Restorative Catholic, to explore how somatic work can support trauma healing and help us reconnect with our bodies through the lens of our Catholic faith. Discover: How your nervous system affects the way you show up in relationships, How to respond to your inner critic with compassion, and Why learning to feel safe in your body can open the door to greater self-love, deeper connection, and trust in God. Sr. Mary Stephen also leads a simple somatic exercise you can experience along with the episode. Learn more at restorativecatholic.com ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E164
October 30 · 23 min
Men's Panel 2.4 - Why Mutual Sacrifice Matters in Dating and Marriage | Episode 164
What does it really mean to love someone sacrificially? And what do men and women uniquely bring to a romantic relationship? In our final episode with the Men’s Panel, hear their perspectives on: mutual sacrifice in dating and marriage, why selflessness must go both ways, and what makes romantic relationships different from friendships. They also reveal something many women may not realize: the profound impact a woman’s warmth, affection, and trust can have on a man. This episode offers meaningful insights into the power of vulnerability, reciprocity, and authentic love. ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E163
October 29 · 22 min
Men's Panel 2.3 - Red Flags or No Big Deal? Men Weigh In on Dating | Episode 163
Does your relationship history matter to men? And what do men really find attractive in how a woman dresses? In Part 3 of our 4-part series with the Men's Panel, they share honest perspectives on dating, attraction, modesty, and what they look for in a potential partner. Discover why: a woman’s relationship history may matter less than her willingness to learn and grow, how men interpret personal style and clothing choices, and why being classy and attractive doesn’t mean compromising your values. If you’re navigating Catholic dating and wondering what men are really thinking, this conversation offers practical insights, a few surprises, and plenty to consider. ➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E162
October 28 · 36 min
Men's Panel 2.2 - Does Your Career Align with Your Future Marriage? | Episode 162
Does your career support the future you hope to build, or is it pulling you away from what you truly desire? In Part 2 of our 4-part series, we invite the men to share their honest perspectives on women's careers, marriage, and the qualities they value in a future wife. Discover why: a job title matters less than shared priorities, how faith can guide decisions about work and family, and what it means to be a supportive partner and helpmate. If you're wondering how your career fits into your hopes for marriage and motherhood, this conversation will help you reflect on what matters most and how to communicate those priorities while dating. ➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E161
October 27 · 39 min
Men's Panel 2.1 - What Men Think About First Dates, Exes, and Exclusivity | Episode 161
What are men really thinking about dating, communication, and commitment? In Part 1 of this 4-part series, we bring back our men's panel to answer the questions women want answered honestly. Hear their perspectives on repairing hurt in a relationship, asking meaningful questions on a first date, navigating communication with an ex, and knowing when to ask for clarity about exclusivity or a long-distance future. If you're tired of guessing what he thinks or wondering when to speak up, this candid conversation offers practical insights to help you approach dating with greater confidence and understanding. ➡️ If you missed the first round of the Men's panel, it begins at Episode 124 ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Enrollment IS OPEN, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E160
October 23 · 22 min
Being the Strong One Is Getting Exhausting, Isn't It? | Mini Episode 160
Has being the strong one become a way of hiding how much you’re really carrying? In this mini episode, Meghan invites you to explore the exhaustion of always being capable, dependable, and busy while struggling to let others care for you. Discover how to stop hiding behind productivity, allow yourself to be truly known, and rest in the truth that God delights in you for who you are—not for what you accomplish. ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Stay tuned! Enrollment opens October 26, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E159
October 16 · 58 min
Beyond Weight Loss: Healing Your Relationship with Food with Denise Jelinek | Episode 159
Maybe the answer to your struggles with food and body image isn’t another diet, stricter food rules, or more willpower ... but learning to care for yourself with God’s help? In this episode, we welcome Denise Jelinek, Catholic weight loss coach and host of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, to discuss healing your relationship with food, breaking free from emotional eating, and finding peace with your body. Denise shares her journey from binge eating and shame to freedom through surrendering to God, processing emotions, and practicing authentic self-care. Discover how to recognize when self-sacrifice becomes self-neglect, learn small practical steps to care for your emotional needs, and begin treating your body with the compassion and dignity God desires for you. Links Mentioned: Website - Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit A Special Gift for your TIS Gals: "Letting Yourself Love Your Body Course" ✨ INTRODUCING THRIVE! A brand-new way to grow with TIS! You’ve been listening. You’ve been learning. Now it’s time to LIVE it! THRIVE is our brand-new monthly workshop experience designed to help you move from information to integration! Each month, join us for one live, 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore topics around identity, relationships, personal growth, and MORE—with opportunities to put what you’re learning into practice. Can't make it live? Replays are included! Just $47/month, with no long-term commitment! 🎉 And to celebrate FIVE YEARS of TIS, we're offering a special anniversary deal! Join during our opening week, October 26–November 1, and get your first month for just $37! Our first workshop kicks off Wednesday, November 11, at 12 PM CT, and we're diving into IDENTITY! Stay tuned! Enrollment opens October 26, and we cannot WAIT to welcome you into THRIVE! 💛 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E158
October 9 · 33 min
Take the Gold, Leave the Dirt | Episode 158
Must everything we listen to, read, or learn align perfectly with our Catholic faith to have value? In a culture quick to cancel voices we disagree with, how can we recognize truth without compromising what we believe? In this episode, we explore the virtue of prudence and how to discern what is true, good, and worth receiving ... even when we don’t agree with everything someone says. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, we unpack how to balance our emotions, intellect, and will so we can embrace nuance, think critically, and make wise choices rooted in our Catholic faith. Learn how to take the gold, leave what doesn’t align, and grow in discernment without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. PLUS… we’ll be announcing a brand-new way to journey with us inside TIS—something so many of you have been asking for. 👀✨ Whether you’ve been with us for years or you just found the podcast, you’re invited. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E157
October 2 · 58 min
Your Cycle Is Speaking: Are You Listening? with Caitlin Estes | Episode 157
Could it be that the symptoms you’ve spent years fighting are not signs that your body has betrayed you, but invitations to listen, understand, and care for the body God gave you? Caitlin Estes, certified fertility care practitioner and author of Woven Well, joins us for an empowering conversation about women’s reproductive health, cycle tracking, fertility awareness, and the dignity of every woman. We unpack why painful periods and debilitating symptoms shouldn’t simply be dismissed as “part of being a woman,” how understanding your cycle can help you advocate for better care, and why your body is worth figuring out—even when you’re single. Website - Woven Fertility 🎉 TIS IS TURNING FIVE! Come celebrate FIVE YEARS of The Intentional Single with us! Join Maria & Meghan on Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM–12 PM CT for a completely FREE virtual anniversary party filled with stories from the TIS community, games, surprise giveaways, a look back at the last five years, and plenty of celebrating together. PLUS… we’ll be announcing a brand-new way to journey with us inside TIS—something so many of you have been asking for. 👀✨ Whether you’ve been with us for years or you just found the podcast, you’re invited. 🎉 SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT → HERE ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E156
September 29 · 54 min
Your Cycle Matters ... Even When You’re Single with Clare Bivins | Episode 156
Have you ever considered that your menstrual cycle isn’t a burden to endure, but a gift that reveals something beautiful about how God created you? In this episode, Clare joins us to explore the connection between Theology of the Body, women’s health, and the spiritual significance of our cycles. Clare shares her personal journey with endometriosis, PCOS, and the search for answers, along with how understanding her body transformed her relationship with God. Discover why learning about your cycle matters even when you’re single, how the rhythms of your body can reflect the liturgical year, and why you deserve to seek help when your symptoms affect your quality of life. This conversation will encourage you to see your body as a gift, advocate for your health, and find God’s presence even in the midst of suffering. Email - clare.bivins98@gmail.com ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E155
September 25 · 52 min
How to Hope Without Knowing the Ending with Katie Klee | Episode 155
Have you prayed for marriage, hoped for love, and put yourself out there again and again ... but you’re starting to wonder how much longer your heart can keep doing this? Katie Klee joins us for an honest conversation about the gritty reality of singleness, heartbreak, unanswered prayers, and learning to trust that God is good even when His plan looks nothing like the one you imagined. We talk about wrestling honestly with the Lord, surrendering your vocation without giving up your desires, and choosing hope without putting your life on hold. If you’re exhausted by dating or afraid disappointment will turn your heart cynical, this episode will remind you that you are not forgotten—and that you can bring your deepest ache to a God who is still faithfully working in your life. Katie's Links: Website - katieklee.com Instagram - @permissiontohope_ ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E154
September 22 · 31 min
Making a Home in the Space Between | Mini Episode 154
What if you stopped treating your current living situation like a waiting room for the life you really want? In this mini episode, Maria and Meghan talk honestly about the complicated emotions and decisions that can come with living alone, having roommates, living with family, renting, or buying a home while single. They explore the stories we attach to where we live, the grief that can come with an unexpected timeline, and how to create a beautiful, meaningful home without waiting for marriage to make your life feel like it has begun. This conversation will encourage you to embrace the season you’re in, make your space a home, love the people in front of you, and trust that God has something for you right where you are. ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E153
September 18 · 1 hr 8 min
Hope & Intimacy with Jesus with Beth Davis | Episode 153
What do you do when you deeply desire marriage, but your prayers haven’t been answered yet? In this beautiful conversation, Beth Davis shares honestly about her own journey of longing, disappointment, wrestling with God, and learning to trust Him more deeply. We explore what it really means to: develop intimacy with Jesus, bring your unmet desires and even your anger to Him, surrender without shutting down your desires, and discover that hope is ultimately rooted in who God is—not simply in what we hope He will give us. If you’re tired of searching for the “right” formula for your vocation and longing for a deeper relationship with Jesus in the midst of the waiting, this episode is a powerful invitation to stay open, stay honest, and keep hoping. Website - blessedisshe.net Instagram - @blessedisshe__ ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E152
September 11 · 27 min
The Permission to Rest and Play | Mini Episode 152
What if you’re feeling depleted not because you need to do more, but because you need to rest differently? In this mini episode, Maria explores why rest, play, and time in nature are essential to our physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual well-being. She breaks down different kinds of rest and offers a simple question to help you recognize what you actually need: What kind of tired am I? If you’re constantly producing, carrying, striving, or feeling like you have to hold everything together, this episode is an invitation to slow down, receive, delight, and remember that you were made to be a human being—not a human doing. ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E151
September 8 · 46 min
Q&A with Sundaes with Mary | Bonus Episode 151
What do you do when you’ve been single for a long time, dating feels exhausting, or fear says you’ll never find the relationship you desire? In this Q&A episode, Mary, Maria, and Meghan tackle some of the most vulnerable questions from women navigating singleness and dating. From holding onto hope in your 30s and 40s to avoiding over-functioning in relationships, navigating body image and vulnerability, and knowing when to have difficult conversations about sexual purity. If you’re single or dating and need a reminder that your story isn’t over, this conversation is for you. Mary's Links YouTube - Sundaes with Mary Instagram - @sundaeswithmary ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E150
September 4 · 51 min
What Makes Someone the Right Person to Marry? with Alison Armstrong - Part 2 | Episode 150
What if chemistry isn’t enough to tell you whether someone is truly right for you? In Part 2 of our conversation with Alison Armstrong, we dive into boundaries, honest communication, attraction, discernment, and what to look for when you’re dating. You’ll learn why expressing your needs early matters, how to recognize whether you and a potential partner are headed in the same direction, and why shared values and consistent action matter far more than simply feeling a strong connection. If you want to date with greater clarity, wisdom, and confidence, this conversation is full of practical insights you won’t want to miss. Alison's Links: The Understanding Women and Understanding Men Free Sample Page The Queen's Code audiobook Dating With Distinctions In Sync with the Opposite Sex In addition, your viewers can receive the following products for FREE using the promo codes and instructions below: Thrive Your Life webinar Go to: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/thrive-life.html Click on "FOR ME" At checkout, enter promo code AlisonThrive Making Sense of Men: A Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Love, Care & Attention from All Men eBook, available on the Alison Armstrong Mobile App Go to: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/makingsense.html Click on "FOR ME" At checkout, enter promo code AlisonSense ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E149
August 28 · 1 hr
The Hidden Ways Women Emasculate Men with Alison Armstrong - Part 1 | Episode 149
What if some of the biggest challenges between men and women aren’t about bad intentions—but about instincts, patterns, and the ways we’ve learned to relate? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Alison Armstrong—who has spent more than 30 years studying men and relationships—shares eye-opening insights into emasculation, criticism, conflict, appreciation, complementary strengths, and why healthy partnership requires learning to stay on the same team. We also explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of femininity in modern dating: receptivity. What does it actually mean to receive without becoming passive? How can you communicate your needs honestly, establish boundaries, and remain open to what someone has to offer? If you long for healthier relationships with men and want to better understand how to bring out the best in yourself and others, this conversation is for you. Alison's Links: The Understanding Women and Understanding Men Free Sample Page The Queen's Code audiobook Dating With Distinctions In Sync with the Opposite Sex In addition, your viewers can receive the following products for FREE using the promo codes and instructions below: Thrive Your Life webinar Go to: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/thrive-life.html Click on "FOR ME" At checkout, enter promo code AlisonThrive Making Sense of Men: A Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Love, Care & Attention from All Men eBook, available on the Alison Armstrong Mobile App Go to: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/makingsense.html Click on "FOR ME" At checkout, enter promo code AlisonSense ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E148
August 25 · 30 min
Your Relationships Right Now Matter More Than You Think | Mini Episode 148
What if your life isn’t on hold while you wait for marriage? In this mini episode, Meghan invites single women to stop treating their current relationships as placeholders or preparation for “real life.” The people God has placed in your life today are opportunities for real love, intimacy, growth, forgiveness, communication, boundaries, and connection—right now. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the relationship skills you’re already practicing, including vulnerability, repair after conflict, healthy boundaries, receiving love, and loving others without trying to control them. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you are not a wife-in-training and your life is not a waiting room. You are a whole woman made to love and be loved today. ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E147
August 21 · 25 min
You Deserve a Good Man: Self-Worth, Boundaries & the Courage to Walk Away | Episode 147
Are you staying in a dating relationship because you're afraid that if you walk away, there won't be anyone else? Or struggling to speak up when a man's words, choices, or values cross a line? In this episode, Maria and Megan talk honestly about self-worth, boundaries, non-negotiables, and the fear of scarcity in dating. You'll be encouraged to recognize that you don't have to compromise your values or dignity to keep a relationship—and that sometimes the most loving thing you can do for yourself and the other person is to speak the truth and walk away. Most importantly, this is an invitation to stop grasping for an outcome and start trusting the Father who wants good things for you. You are worthy of being loved, respected, and pursued by a good man—and you don't have to make it happen on your timeline. ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com
S3 · E146
August 14 · 1 hr 18 min
How to Recognize a Good Man: Character, Growth & Virtue with Chris Chapman | Episode 146
What if the man you’re dating doesn’t have everything figured out yet ... but he is growing? In this conversation, Chris Chapman brings decades of experience as a husband, father, teacher, and Catholic man to the often-confusing questions surrounding dating, masculinity, and relationships. Chris shares what women should actually look for in a man while offering a refreshing perspective on why we shouldn’t expect a “ready-made” man. You’ll also hear his thoughts on masculinity, pornography, dating with marriage in mind, the influence women can have on men, and why life, faith, and relationships are often much messier than we imagined. Most importantly, this conversation is filled with hope: God can work through our mistakes, our messy stories, and the places where we still have growing to do. Visitation Sessions (A Podcast) ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things TIS! Want to go deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always available—practical, healing, and Christ-centered. 👉🏼 [Explore the workshops] If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head or in “go mode” in life or in dating, we made something for you 🤍 ✨ Turning Back Into a Girl — a free guide to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and show up with more presence. 👉 Get the guide 🌸 Cycle Syncing with Flo Living Track your cycle + support your body’s rhythms with recipes, workouts, and insights. Use code TIS for your first month FREE. 🌿 Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom (Free Newsletter) Faith + nervous system support + life-giving resources—delivered every other week. 👉 Subscribe 🌐 Learn more about The Intentional Single 📩 hello@theintentionalsingle.com

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