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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…
Episodes
- Thriving in the Space Between
Stories from Inside the 6 Month Journey Part 2: There Is So Much More | Episode 101
🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Between are open — with an Early Bird Discount ($150 off) through Saturday, January 24 (doors close Jan 31). In Part 2 of our…
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For the Women Who Are Ready to Begin | Episode 100
This episode is for the woman who’s been quietly wondering if things could actually feel different. 🎉Doors to Thriving in the Space Between are officially open…
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“I’ve Never Been in a Relationship” — Natalie’s Story of Hope Without Shame | Episode 99
Tomorrow morning, we open the doors to Thriving in the Space Between — and for 24 hours only, there will be a $400 flash sale for those who feel ready to say…
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Dating without the Deadline Panic | Episode 98
If you’ve noticed that thoughts about time have been creeping in lately — feeling behind, pressured, panicked, or like every dating decision suddenly feels…
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“I Thought I’d Missed My Time” — How Amanda Found Freedom Instead | Episode 97
In this episode, Amanda opens up about the fear of being behind, the pressure to control what comes next, and the surprising freedom she’s found by slowing…
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You’re Not Behind: Untangling the Fear Around Time | Episode 96
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking I’m running out of time or I should be further along by now—you’re not alone. In this episode, Meghan and Maria talk…
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“I’ve Tried Everything”—How Paulina Stopped Controlling and Started Hoping | Episode 95
What happens when you’ve done all the right things—the books, the prayers, the programs—and you’re still waiting? In this special bonus conversation, Paulina…
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Why Dreaming Doesn't Work Until You Let Go of Last Year | Episode 94
Dreaming can feel impossible when you’re still carrying the weight of what didn’t happen, what hurt, or what never got resolved. In this episode, Meghan and…
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“I Was Doing All the Right Things” — How Amy Learned to Be Where Her Feet Are | Episode 93
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…
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For the Gal Afraid to Dream Again: Why Dreaming Still Matters After a Hard Year | Episode 92
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…
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Six Intimacy Skills Every Catholic Woman Needs Before Marriage with special guest Amy Davenport | Episode 91
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…
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Restoring Hope in Catholic Dating with Special Guest Emily Wilson | Episode 90
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…
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Love Requires Honesty (and Yes, It’s Going to Feel Scary) | MINI Episode 89
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…
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From Single Mom to Sacred Yes: How God Met Her in the In-Between with special guest Laurie Fitzgerald | Episode 88
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…
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Trusting the Slow Work of God (Even When You’re Tired of Waiting) with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio Part 2 | Episode 87
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…
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Changing the Tone of Catholic Dating Culture | Episode 86
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…
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From Shame to Sacred: Reclaiming God’s Design for Intimacy—with special guest Ellen Holloway | Episode 85
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…
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Asking for What You Need: A Key Step in Healing Attachment Wounds | Mini Episode 84
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…
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Inside TIS: Q&A + Stories That Spark Hope | Episode 83
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…
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For Such a Time as This: Permission to Heal, Receive, and Hope Again | Episode 82
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…
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Becoming the Gift: What Changed When I Lived in the Present — Part 2 with Catherine Pelicano | Episode 81
In Part Two of our conversation, Catherine Pelicano shares what shifted after she began living with openness, receptivity, and courage. From learning to…
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Becoming the Gift: What Changed When I Lived in the Present — Part 1 with Catherine Pelicano | Episode 80
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…
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Beyond Quick Fixes: The Six-Month Slow-Soak That Changes Everything | Episode 79
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…
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“What’s Wrong with Me?” to Receptive & Free: Becca’s TIS Story | Episode 78
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…
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Late 40s, Single Mum, Full of Hope: Lizzie’s TIS Story | Episode 77
“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…
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Beyond the Dating Trap: Why Your Nervous System Matters (Join Us Sept 18!) | Episode 76
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…
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Mini Episode 75: Are There Really No Good Men Out There? | Episode 75
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…
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Unstuck and Seen: Khylie’s Story Two Months into TIS | Episode 74
“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…
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Kaleidoscope of Hope: What Grace Has Found in Just Two Months | Episode 73
What if in just two months, you could feel lighter, more hopeful, and more present? That’s been Grace’s experience inside TIS. Once weighed down by…
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Two Months In—and Already Changed: Amy’s Story | Episode 72
What happens when you stop trying to figure it all out on your own—and let yourself be known in a safe, intentional community? For Amy, that choice has already…
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Living Broken-Open: Why God Wastes Nothing — Part 2 with Angela Schnieders | Episode 73
In the hardest seasons, it’s tempting to believe something’s wrong with you—that you’re the only one feeling this ache. In Part 2, we continue this…
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Living Broken-Open: Why God Wastes Nothing — Part 1 with Angela Schnieders | Episode 71
In the hardest seasons, it’s tempting to believe something’s wrong with you—that you’re the only one feeling this ache. In Part 1 of this conversation with our…
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Mini Episode 70: Making Room for Beauty (Even When the Ache Feels Heavy)
If the waiting feels heavy right now, you’re not the only one. I know what it’s like to carry a longing that hasn’t been met yet — to wonder how to keep living…
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Episode 69: The Holocaust Survivor, the Book, and the Yes That Came in the Waiting — with Special Guest Teresa Eppich
What do you do when life doesn’t look like you thought it would? When the house and the husband haven’t come… but God is still whispering dreams into your…
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Mini Episode 68: When You Wonder If It Was a Mistake to End Things
Regret can feel so heavy — especially when the ache of singleness lingers. Breakups are rarely black and white. But the longer you’re single, the louder the…
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Mini Episode 67: How Do I Actually Get Asked Out by the Guys I Want?
You’re not imagining it — this space can feel really frustrating. Especially when you’re not getting asked out… or it’s always by men you’re not interested in…
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Mini Episode 66: Are you writing him off too soon?
Ever catch yourself writing the guy off too soon? In this mini episode, M&M explore what it means to stay open — even when fear says “run.” You’re gonna wanna…
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The Disconnect Between Head and Heart—and How to Heal It with Special Guest Kolbe Young Episode 65
Have you ever felt like your body and your beliefs weren’t on the same page? That even though you know God is good... your body still doesn't feel it? In…
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Who Told You That? Reclaiming the Truth About Your Body Part 1 With Special Guest Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio, Episode 64
In this rich, tender conversation, we’re joined by our dear friend Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio—a bioethicist focusing in women's health and integrated sex education…
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It Wasn’t Supposed to Look Like This: On Perfectionism, Disappointment, and Letting God In Episode 63
In this tender and truth-filled episode, Maria and Meghan pull back the curtain on one of the most damaging lies they’ve seen women carry: the belief that…
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Your Identity: Being KNOWN and Embraced by the Heart of the Father with special guest Isaac Wicker Episode 62
Ladies! We can't wait for you to hear this Beeeaauuuutiful conversation that M&M have with Isaac Wicker--Catholic Licensed Therapist, all about your identity…
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Meet a Member Part 2 Episode 61
Join this fun conversation CONTINUED with M&M and a handful of TIS gals from last year when the doors opened. This is a 2 part series and we can't wait for you…
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Meet a Member! Part 1 Episode 60
Join this fun conversation with M&M and a handful of TIS gals from last year when the doors opened. This is a 2 part series and we can't wait for you to hear…
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Stories from a Gal Who Didn't Like Going on Dates Episode 59
In this episode, Zoe shares her experience of disliking dating because she wanted to have the dating experience not feel like it had such high stakes. TIS…
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Thriving in the Space Between with Mariana Episode 58
In this episode, Mariana shares her transformative journey through TIS (The Intentional Single) — exploring how coaching, community, and intentional…
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From Burnout to Bloom — Hannah’s Story of Growth, Hope & Receptivity Episode 57
In this special episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Meghan sits down with the radiant and wise Hannah—a nurse practitioner, former grad student, and…
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When Achievement Isn’t Enough: Learning to Be Seen, Not Just Successful: Sierra's Story Episode 56
What if you’ve done all the “right things” but still feel off? In this episode, Sierra shares how joining TIS gave her the space she didn’t know she needed — a…
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From Head Knowledge to Freedom: Gwen’s Journey Through TIS Episode 55
We’ve got a special guest on the podcast this week— the lovely Gwen, a member of The Intentional Single who joined our 6-month journey after following us from…
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This is What Transformation Sounds Like: Stories From Inside a TIS Small Group Episode 54
In this powerful episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Meghan sits down with four beautiful TIS gals—Abby, Annie, Danielle, and Courtney—who met inside TIS…
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Ally's Dating and Engagement Story: A Story of Hope! Episode 53
In this episode, M&M sit down with the lovely Ally, a cherished part of the TIS community, whose story of dating, waiting, and engagement is filled with grace…
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Nicole's Engagement: A Story of HOPE! Episode 52
In this heartfelt episode, M&M sit down with one of their very own TIS sisters, Nicole, whose story is a powerful testament to the beauty of healing, growth…
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Let's Talk about Sex! What do Single and Dating Gals Need to Know?! With Special Guest Dr. Sarah Bartel Episode 51
M&M are back again with an awesome guest, Dr. Sarah Bartel who is a writer, speaker, moral theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach. Today, the topic is…
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Thriving in the Space Between Season 2: We're Back! Happy Easter!! Are You Staying in the Tomb?! Episode 50
Beauty! We are so excited to be back with you for new interviews and fun conversations on allll the topics that matter to YOU as a single and dating gal! We've…
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Last Pod Before the Break! Episode 49
Alright ladies... here are a few invitations before M&M take a break for 8 weeks: We'd love to invite you to go back to some episodes that maybe you haven't…
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Meghan interviews Maria! Who is Maria Spears Mumaugh? Episode 48
Dive into another fun episode where Meghan interviews Maria... the other half of TIS! Ever wonder what drives Maria’s ‘why’ when it comes to serving thousands…
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Maria Interviews Meghan! Who is Meghan Elfelt? Episode 47
You are in for a treat beauties! Today Maria interviews Meghan! Ever wonder why Meghan is so passionate about the work she does for single and dating women?…
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All Things Relationships with Jason Evert Episode Episode 46
Join M&M as they talk with well known speaker and author Jason Evert! Jason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring his message to more than one million…
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Wondering Why It's a Struggle to Dream or Get to a Desired Goal? Hint: there are 5 things! Episode 45
Join M&M as they discuss the importance of dreaming and goal setting AND what gets in the way of it! Also if you are listening to the podcast before January…
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Thriving in the New Year without Burning Out with Special Guest Betsy Hoyt Episode 44
In this episode we have the lovely Betsy Hoyt who is a certified personal trainer as well as a hormone and nutrition coach who’s worked in the wellness…
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Making Friends as an Adult Episode 43
Do you struggle with loneliness and making or keeping friends as an adult? Let's talk about it! ✨✨✨ 💛 Stay connected to TIS 👉🏼 Stay in the know on all things…