The Catholic Everywoman

She's strategic, wise, and formidably capable — but she can also be cold, disconnected, and a little too sure she's the smartest person in the room. Sound familiar?In Episode 8, we dive into our first Greek goddess archetype: Athena — the warrior-strategist, the patron of wisdom, the woman who gets things done. We explore her strengths and shadows, and then do something unexpected: we hold her up alongside the women of Scripture and the saints of the Church.What does Deborah have in common with Athena? What about St. Catherine of Siena? And what does any of this have to do with your life as a Catholic woman today?

In Episode 7, we dig into the difference between personality states (the mood of the moment) and traits (the patterns that stick with us for life) — and how we manage to grow and change while still being ourselves. We talk through the Big Five personality traits, explore Greek goddess archetypes, and look at how biblical characters reflect these same patterns. Plus, we get into why myths have stuck around for centuries — and what they can still teach us about who we are and how they can help us pursue God.

We explore personality psychology, finding yourself in Scripture and why it's important to understand your core traits.

Fairies, fairy tales, and the fringes of the unknown — are these threats to a Catholic life, or something actually helpful? In episode 5, we explore how beauty, symbolism, and the imaginative tradition of fantasy literature can actually draw us closer to God rather than pull us away. We talk about why wonder matters and is a beautiful practice...and why the whimsy in a good story might be pointing us somewhere sacred.

In Episode 4, we discuss 1st and 2nd wave feminism, the pros and cons, the Catholic Church's views on men and women as well as some insights into what the future of feminism could be!

We can't pour from an empty cup — but is self-care actually holy? , In Episode 3 we make the case that rest, renewal, and caring for ourselves aren't indulgences — they're aids in practicing our daily duty! We discuss the balance between burnout (no self-care) and narcissism (excess and even laziness), and share practical ideas (backed by the saints and Scripture) for thriving as a Catholic in everyday life.

In Episode 2 of the Catholic Everywoman, we discuss the general Catholic mistrust of the medical field in various areas from vaccines, to diagnoses, to labor and delivery and more. We try to unpack the reasons for this and talk about the Catholic teaching regarding the care of the body.

What is performative Catholicism and how this can manifest in the Catholic community. Why do so many Catholics lean into the externals? Is it virtue signaling, spiritual scrupulosity, genuine devotion — or all three? We unpack the psychology, the theology, and the fundamental need to belong.