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!

Episodes

June 26, 2026 32 mins

What do you do when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would?

Whether you're navigating a move, a career change, a new relationship, an engagement, marriage, or simply another unexpected twist in your story, transitions can be both beautiful and deeply challenging.

In this conversation, Maria and Megan explore the grief, uncertainty, hope, and growth that often accompany life's transitions. They share wh...

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What if someone reminded you of everything you're doing right—not because you've arrived, but because you're faithfully showing up?

This episode is a love letter to the single and dating woman navigating the space between longing and trust. Whether you're celebrating friends while carrying your own ache, saying yes to vulnerable conversations, learning healthy discernment, or simply choosing hope over cynicism, this co...

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In this bonus episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Maria interviews four women from the same TIS small group to talk about their journeys through dating, healing, hope, and friendship. 

Together, they share how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion, learning to trust themselves, and finding authentic sisterhood changed the way they approach relationships and themselves.

From navigating heartbreak and attac...

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Have you ever felt like if you just followed the right advice, attended enough events, or prayed the right novena, you'd finally meet your future spouse?

In this fiery conversation, Meghan and Maria tackle a message many single Catholic women have unknowingly absorbed: that marriage is the reward for doing everything "right." 

Together, they unpack why God is not a vending machine, why there is no formula for vocation, a...

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What if the thing keeping you stuck in dating isn't a lack of clarity but a fear of getting hurt?

In this mini episode, Meghan explores a struggle many single women face: when healthy discernment quietly turns into self-protection.

If you've ever found yourself overanalyzing, waiting for perfect peace, or avoiding vulnerability in the name of being "wise," this conversation is for you.

Discover the difference ...

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After 101 first dates and years of wondering why relationships never seemed to move forward, Becca knew something needed to change. 

Through her journey in the Thriving in the Space Between program, she began to uncover patterns that were keeping her from receiving the kind of love she desired and learned to embrace a more authentic, feminine approach to dating. 

In this conversation, Becca and her fiancé S...

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What if the life you long for is closer than you think? What if life can be good again?

When Miriam first discovered coaching, she felt exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that left little room for joy, relationships, or hope. 

In this powerful conversation, she shares how healing old patterns, processing emotions, and learning to trust God transformed not only her dating life, but every area of her life.
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What if the healing you need has less to do with finding the “right” relationship — and more to do with becoming fully alive again? 

In this deeply honest conversation, Gabby and Becca share how heartbreak, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness led them into a season of healing, surrender, and transformation. 

From being ghosted and stuck in situationships to learning receptivity, trust, and peace, they ...

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What if the problem isn’t that you “can’t communicate”… but that your nervous system doesn’t feel safe enough to?

In this mini episode, Maria unpacks the real reason hard conversations can spiral, shut down, or leave you saying things you never meant to say. 

You’ll learn: 

  • Why your brain struggles during conflict 
  • The hidden meaning underneath criticism and...
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Do men think differently about dating women in their late 30s and 40s?

How much do age and fertility actually influence attraction, discernment, and long-term relationships?

In the final episode of our 4-part series with the men’s panel, we tackle one of the most tender and emotionally charged topics in modern dating: age, fertility fears, and what truly draws men toward a woman.   

We talk abo...

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Why do men pull away in dating? What’s really happening when communication changes, interest feels unclear, or someone suddenly goes quiet?

In Part 3 of our Q&A series with a men's panel, we discuss ghosting, emotional pressure, discernment, ambiguity, and the misunderstandings that often happen between men and women in modern dating. 

If you've ever felt anxious when a guy suddenly seemed distant, thi...

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Have you ever thought you were being obvious … but the guy never made a move?

Do you wonder why men seem hesitant to approach women today, or what actually makes a woman feel approachable?   

This conversation offers a window into the male dating experience and reveals the fears, confusion, and pressures many men navigate.   

In Part 2 of our 4-part series, we talk about: 

  • Si...
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What do men actually experience in dating, and what do they wish women understood?

In this 4-part series, we interview a panel of four Catholic men to answer questions from women in our private community about dating, relationships, and what it’s really like trying to pursue love in today’s culture.    

In Part 1 of this series, we talk about: 

  • Why dating is hard for men, too 
  • T...
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Dating feels vulnerable because it is vulnerable. 

And in today’s world of mixed signals, anxiety, ghosting, fear of rejection, and endless dating “rules,” it’s easy to feel discouraged, confused, or like you’re somehow getting it wrong. 

In part 2 of our “Ask a Male Therapist” conversation, Dr. Mario Sacasa answers even more of your biggest questions about modern dating.&n...

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"I Thought I Would Always Be the Single Friend."   

That was the thought weighing Mialana (Mia) down when she first joined our 6-month program, Thriving in the Space Between.

In this vulnerable conversation, Mia shares her journey from feeling stuck in singleness, insecurity, and isolation to discovering a new sense of confidence, hope, and identity in the Lord. 

Through healing work, honest co...

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What do men really think about attraction, commitment, trust, and relationships?
And how do you navigate dating without losing yourself, shutting down, or spiraling, trying to “get it right”?

In this incredibly honest and often hilarious conversation, we welcome back beloved guest Dr. Mario Sacasa for a special “Ask a Male Therapist” episode — where YOUR biggest dating and relationship questi...

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Are you making decisions from peace … or from fear?

Fear doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like staying stuck, overthinking every decision, avoiding vulnerability, or settling for a life that feels smaller than the one you truly desire. 
 
In this bonus episode, Meghan shares how fear quietly shapes the lives of so many single women and how God desires freedom, healing, and hope ...

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What if dating isn’t about performing, overthinking, or getting everything “right”… but about learning how to show up with presence, confidence, and authenticity?

If dating has ever felt stressful, confusing, or discouraging, this conversation will help you breathe again—and show you a simpler, more authentic way forward.   

In part 2 of our conversation, Claire shares practic...

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Do you ever feel awkward in social situations… or unsure how to show up with confidence? 

Have you wondered how to stand out in dating without trying to be someone you’re not?

In a world that’s lost the art of presence and connection, this episode will show you a different way.

In part 1 of our conversation with Claire Couche, founder of Finding Philothea, we explore how true etiquette flows f...

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Do you ever feel like you’re “too late,” “not enough,” or somehow missed your chance at love? 

Have you caught yourself believing that your worth is tied to age, appearance, or being chosen?   

In this heartfelt conversation, we call out the cultural and internal narratives that are keeping women stuck, discouraged, and disconnected from their true identity. 

We...

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