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 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,” that singleness makes us less, or that joy has to wait for marriage — and how she learned to replace them with truth. Catherine also opens up about what it means to stop emasculating men and start creating space for the masculine in dating.“Freedom comes when I stop clenching my fists around what I don’t have and open them to what God is already doing.”If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to live whole, hopeful, and free in the in-between, Catherine’s story offers both honesty and hope. Her journey reminds us that transformation doesn’t come from fixing ourselves, but from becoming more present, more open, and more fully alive to God’s work right now.💫💌 Doors are NOW OPEN! Come explore the 6-month journey of TIS — with live coaching, safe community, and tools to help you find freedom, peace, and confidence in dating + life. 🌿✨ Early Bird now extended through Tuesday, Sep 23— save $150 when you join.⏰ Enrollment closes Saturday, Sept 27 — our final 2025 cohort before 2026.👉 [Explore the journey ➜]🗓️ And don’t miss our free live event — Beyond the Dating Trap — on Thursday, Sept 18 at 7pm CT. Save your spot!🌸 Not sure if it’s the right fit or time? You don’t have to figure that out alone. A clarity call is just a safe place to talk it through. 💗 We’ve just added more times through next week since registration is extended until Saturday, Sept 27 @5pm CST.If you can’t find a time that works, reach out — we’d love to make space for you, lovely.👉 [Book a call 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 LivingTrack 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📩 [email protected]