Thriving in the Space Between

Thriving in the Space Between

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! Welcome to the Intentional Single’s Thriving in the Space Between.

Episodes

December 29, 2025 40 mins

In this episode, Maria sits down with Amy, a TIS member who shares what shifted when she realized she wasn’t doing anything wrong—she just hadn’t learned how to be present in her whole self yet.

Amy opens up about:

  • Feeling stuck in her head and constantly “on”
  • Learning how to pause, breathe, and let Jesus meet her in the present moment
  • How somatic practices helped her connect her mind and heart—without losing her Catholic identity
  • S...
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What if dreaming isn’t about outcomes—but about staying open? Meghan and Maria share why dreaming still matters after disappointment, how God works in seasons of waiting, and why your desires were never an accident.

You’re invited: The Dreaming Workshop

If this episode stirred something in you, we’d love to hold space for you to go deeper.

The Dreaming Workshop is one of our most loved experiences inside TIS—a spacious, guided, ha...

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Most of us were never taught how to be women in relationships. We’ve learned how to hustle, achieve, and stay strong—but not how to soften, receive, trust, or actually let ourselves be loved. 

Today’s guest, Catholic relationship coach Amy Davenport, learned these lessons through years of marital struggle and a powerful, grace-filled transformation that changed everything.

In this conversation, Amy shares the six intimacy skills that...

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Let’s be honest: Catholic dating can feel… a lot.
The starts and stops, the ghosting, the wondering if you’re the only one still waiting—it’s real.
But there’s still so much hope here.

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Wilson Hussem, beloved author, speaker, and creator of the app Sacred Spark, for a conversation about how God is restoring beauty, healing, and holiness in the dating space.

You’ll hear real stories of tr...

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We say we want holy marriages and honest love—but sometimes our fear keeps us from living like it.

In this mini episode, Meghan and Maria invite you to look at where fear, people-pleasing, or “I don’t want to rock the boat” might be holding you back. You’ll walk away reminded that real intimacy can’t exist without honesty—and that courage always leads to deeper freedom.

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What happens when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would—and God meets you there anyway?

In this week’s episode, Laurie shares her story of walking through single motherhood, disappointment, and deep faith. From letting go of the picture she imagined to finding peace in the present moment, she discovered that God was never late—He was just writing something different.

This is a story about trust in the in-between, healing fro...

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You’re praying. You’re trying to stay hopeful. But deep down, you’re wondering, “What if it never happens for me?”

This week, we’re joined by our dear friend Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio — a bioethicist, speaker, and truth-teller — for a heartfelt conversation about the ache of waiting — and how to trust God when it feels like everyone else’s story is moving faster than yours.

Sarah opens up about her own long waiting season, what it taught...

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Meghan and Maria get real about a pattern they’ve seen in Catholic circles — conversations that drift toward gossip, negativity, and tearing others down. In this short but powerful episode, they talk about how to shift the tone, speak life, and become women who elevate — in friendship, dating, and beyond.

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Want to take what you’re hearing here even deeper? Our 3 most-loved workshops are always ...

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Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t grow up with clear, honest, or healthy conversations about intimacy. The result? Shame, confusion, and wounds that often follow us into dating, engagement, and marriage.

That’s why we’re so grateful for our guest, Ellen Holloway. Ellen is a Catholic marriage and intimacy educator who helps women deepen connection in their marriages while staying grounded in Church teaching. She’s the creator of cou...

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Ever feel like you’re pouring into relationships and not getting much back? Or like asking for what you actually need feels selfish? We’ve been there too—and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today.

In this episode we talk about how practicing the simple skill of asking—and receiving—can be one of the most healing shifts in moving toward secure connection. From the way wounds are formed in relationships to how they are repaired ...

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You’ve probably asked the same questions women bring to us all the time: “What if I’m not ready? What if it doesn’t work for me? What if it’s too much?”

Inside this episode, you’ll hear real Q&A from our live workshop, testimonies from women who once felt the very same way, and the surprising shifts that unfolded when they finally said yes.

It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what actually happens in TIS—raw coaching, honest questio...

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We’re living in an uncertain world, ladies — and we need different skills to stay rooted in peace when everything feels unsteady.

If you’re feeling shut down, tired, burned out, overwhelmed, or stressed, you are not alone. In this episode, we talk about why your nervous system is telling the truth, how to find interior safety in a chaotic world, and what it looks like to practice the pause so you can rest, receive, and hope again. �...

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In Part Two of our conversation, Catherine Pelicano shares what shifted after she began living with openness, receptivity, and courage. From learning to process her emotions with Jesus to discovering freedom in dating, Catherine reflects on the practical fruit of the TIS journey.

“You cannot make a gift of yourself if you don’t first possess yourself.”

She talks candidly about the lies women often believe — that we’re “too much,” tha...

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When life didn’t go according to plan, Catherine Pelicano wrestled with identity, belonging, and purpose. In this heartfelt episode with our dear friend and TIS gal, she shares how leaning into the present moment transformed her relationship with God, her friendships, and even the way she shows up in dating.

“When I stay in the future, I get afraid. But in the present moment, Christ meets me — and suddenly anything is possible.”

Cath...

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Ever feel like you’ve tried it all—novenas, therapy, retreats, dating apps—only to still wonder: what’s wrong with me?

We get it. And we want you to know: nothing is “wrong” with you. What you need isn’t another quick fix. You need space to slow down, breathe, be held, and let God meet you right where you are.

That’s exactly why we created Thriving in the Space Between — a six-month slow-soak helping women move from striving to livin...

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Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s wrong with me?”

That was Becca’s question when she first joined our 6 month program, Thriving in the Space Between. Successful in her career, deeply invested in her community, and surrounded by good friends, she still felt stuck and unseen in dating. Every new disappointment left her wondering if she was the problem.

Two years later, Becca describes herself as lighter, freer, and more open than s...

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“What if I’m too old? What if I don’t connect with anyone? What if this ache never changes?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions, you’re going to love this conversation with Lizzie, one of our current TIS gals from the UK.

Lizzie is in her late 40s, a single mum, and living proof that it’s never too late for new hope, healing, and transformation.

In her words:
“One of the biggest challenges has been really leaning into...

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What if the way you’re showing up in dating (and life) has less to do with what you know in your head—and more to do with how safe and calm your nervous system feels?

In this episode, we share why regulating your body and learning to shift out of fight-or-flight is one of the most overlooked keys to enjoying dating, building real connection, and actually feeling like yourself. You’ll hear what we’ve noticed after coaching hundreds o...

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We’ve all heard it: “There are no good men left.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself after a rough date or another disappointing story. But what if that belief is quietly sabotaging the way you show up in dating?

In this mini episode, Maria unpacks the truth: good men do exist. They’re not perfect, but they’re out there. Cultural expectations have impacted how and what we see when it comes to men. And the real question isn’t just wh...

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“Do I really need more?”

That’s what Khylie wondered before joining TIS. Two months in, her answer is a clear yes—but not in the way she expected. Instead of adding more to her plate, TIS has helped her slow down, be honest about where she is, and discover the freedom of being accompanied by women walking a similar journey.

Along the way, she’s realized a powerful truth: "Ironically, when you stop striving to fix everything, tha...

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