A Thriving Catholic Podcast

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What does it mean to thrive?

Why are you here? What is the purpose of your life?

What is God’s will for you?
How can you integrate the truths of the Catholic faith with the pursuit of optimal health?
If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, then you’re in the right place.
Join Catholic Life and Certified Health Coach Jessica Castillo each week as she dives into practical ways that you can combine your love for Jesus with best practices of nutrition, sleep, exercise, productivity, positive psychology, and more to optimize every area of your life.

A Thriving Catholic was founded on the desire to glean the best practices and knowledge from every aspect of personal development, figure out how they fit into the bigger picture of our Catholic faith, and then apply them in daily life so that we can truly thrive.

If you know that there’s more to life than just surviving another day, and if you’re ready to live the thriving and extraordinary life that God’s made you for, then subscribe today, and let’s get thriving!

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The SPEEDY Way for Tired Moms to Have More Energy & Joy

May 09 2024 20 mins

#55- If all you want for Mother’s Day is a nap (and maybe for your kids to leave you alone) this episode is for you. Get the FREE Mini-Course, Guilt-Free Self-Care for Busy Moms HERE. While you might catch a nap or a little break for Mother’s Day, you probably know that that is just a bandaid solution when you’re dealing with serious burnout from the hard work of momming. Her

Finding Harmony Between Talent and Spirituality with John Michael Talbot

Apr 29 2024 56 mins

Embark on a soul-stirring journey with our latest guest, the renowned musician and spiritual guide John Michael Talbot. His life's symphony has woven notes from secular stardom to the peaceful refrains of monastic life, and now he's here to share the melodies of his wisdom. As the founder of a Catholic monastic community, John Michael discusses the art of harmonizing our

Striving for Excellence: An Interview by Kylie Hein

Apr 22 2024 52 mins

#053 - Ever feel like you're in a constant battle to achieve personal excellence while staying true to your Catholic faith?This week, I share a conversation where I was interviewed on Kylie Hein's podcast - Persistence in Prayer. This was recorded during Lent and we discussed how to navigate pursuing our ambitions and striving for excellence without compromising our healt

What Does the Resurrection Mean for Our Bodies?

Apr 03 2024 46 mins

Uncover the rich meaning behind the Christian belief of the resurrection and the glorified body, as my husband, David Castillo, with his deep theological knowledge, joins me to illuminate what awaits us beyond this life. We delve into Christ's post-resurrection appearances to envision what our future selves might be like and the profound implications this has for treating our

The Power of a 40-Hour Fast during the Easter Triduum

Mar 28 2024 35 mins

Embark on a spiritual and physical renewal with us as we honor the Easter Triduum through a meaningful 40-hour fast, a tradition mirroring Jesus' time in the tomb. Together, we unpack the historical and spiritual significance of this period, exploring how this ancient practice not only fortifies our faith but also brings a multitude of health benefits. From autophagy to mental

Improve Your Gut Microbiome to Get More Energy, Lose Weight, and Feel Happier

Mar 14 2024 40 mins

Unlock the secrets of your body's inner ecosystem! In our latest episode, we embark on a journey into the vast world of gut health. Discover how these microscopic organisms are not just passengers, but powerful partners in our pursuit of energy, weight balance, and mental clarity, all through the lens of our Catholic faith.We've all experienced those days where our bodies

From the Vault: How to Master Stress and THRIVE Under Pressure

Mar 07 2024 33 mins

#049 - We all deal with stress...in fact "being stressed" is a somewhat ubiquitous lament for most people these days. But what if stress could actually be reframed so that it isn't such a bad thing? What if you could learn to master your stress so that it doesn't sap your energy and cause you unnecessary drama? In this episode of the podcast, I talk with fellow

Ending the "Martha v. Mary" Debate w/ Time-Freedom Coach Kelsey Pasquarell

Feb 22 2024 33 mins

Struggling to find that elusive equilibrium between tending to your family's needs and nurturing your spiritual life? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit with time freedom coach Kelsey Pasquarell for a candid conversation, where we peel back the layers on the complex interplay of service and prayer in the lives of Catholic mothers. It's a dialogue filled with in

How to Have a Transformative Lent (w/out “White-Knuckle” Willpower)

Feb 08 2024 27 mins

#047 - Lent is sometimes treated like the Catholic New Years..because similar to New Years, its a time when we set goals and resolutions for things we’d like to change in our lives that will hopefully, at the end of Lent lead to us having a deeper union with Christ. But similar to when we set New Year’s Resolutions, we may find it difficult to stick with our Lenten Plan. In tod

Feeling “Stuck”? Why Willpower and Discipline Aren’t the Answer

Feb 01 2024 20 mins

#046- Are you feeling completely "stuck" and unmotivated in your life lately? Do you know that your current habits aren’t great, but you feel like you just don’t have enough willpower or discipline to fix them?Maybe you’re staying up way too late every night or constantly eating junk food or doing any other kind of self-sabotaging behavior all while beating yourself