The Secret to Feeling God's Presence When You're Overwhelmed, Distracted, and Just Getting By

What if the distractions pulling you away from your life aren't just bad habits but symptoms of something deeper? In this mic swap episode, Marie Hanson shares a raw, vulnerable conversation from the Thriving in the Space Between podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments.In this episode, we cover:- What a near-death experience after childbirth taught Marie about living on autopilot and the wake-up call that changed everything- Why distraction isn't just a technology problem; it quietly shows up in your finances, your relationships, and your prayer life too- The "roadblock" strategy that breaks autopilot habits without relying on willpower alone even when you're exhausted and overwhelmed- How Marie and her husband paid off debt scorched-earth style with a newborn and toddler at home and the exact systems they still use today- The deeply painful regret of missing her last chance to see her grandfather and what it taught her about letting her yes mean yes- What true presence actually means from a Catholic perspective: being so attuned to God that you can hear His voice even in your most chaotic days- Why silence feels deafening and why that discomfort is actually pointing you toward something important- The simple phone habits Marie put in place that finally helped her stop mindless scrolling for good- Why women in the "in-between" seasons of life are especially susceptible to distraction and how to thrive right where you are- How going to Adoration regularly transformed Marie's interior life and gave her the courage to say yes to what God was calling her toConnect with the Thriving in the Space Between Podcast:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xTorQrSlbq7gJUbdI8B97?si=65ab5b1f07b94300Newsletter: https://theintentionalsingle.myflodesk.com/tis-waitlistWebsite: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/The Catholic Woman Podcast:Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/presenceNewsletter/Show Notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletterSubstack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwomanFacebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/Website: https://catholicwoman.coInstagram: https://instagram.com/@thecatholicwomanpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcastThank you to our show sponsors!North Idaho Tallow — northidahotallow.com | Code: MARIE10 for 10% offParty Like a Saint — https://partylikeasaint.comHappy Nest Home Goods — https://happynesthomegoods.com | Code: CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% offIf this episode blessed you, please rate, review, and subscribe...it's one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find encouragement and truth.EPISODE KEYWORDS (SEO):Breaking the distraction cyclePracticing the presence of GodCatholic women and technologyLiving on autopilot CatholicCatholic financial freedomPresence of God in daily lifeCatholic mindfulnessDistraction and emotional woundsCatholic women podcastHearing God's voice in everyday lifeCatholic discernment single womenCatholic wife and mother podcastAutopilot habits Catholic faithSpiritual presence Catholic womenThriving in waiting seasons Catholic