Ep. 90: Creating a Holy Headspace During the Holidays: Boundaries, Peace, and Emotional Health
Release Date: 11/18/2025
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Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
We’ve reached the end of another year—and if you’re finding yourself in that quiet, in-between space after Christmas, where routines are off and emotions feel a little “blah,” this episode is for you. In this final episode of 2025 on Nourished to Bloom, we’re invited to slow down and gently reflect on the year behind us through a faith-centered Year End Review. Whether the past twelve months were filled with joy, challenge, growth, or simply survival, this is a sacred pause to notice how God has been present—often in ways we didn’t expect. This episode isn’t about judging the...
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Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
We’ve made it to Christmas week, friends. 🎄 Amid the chaos, the to-do lists, the noise, and the swirl of holiday emotions—we’ve arrived in this moment, this year, at this point of God’s story. And because we’re here, we’re invited into something deeper. In this week’s episode of Nourished to Bloom, we’re slowing down together to rest, breathe, and reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas. We’re revisiting a beautiful Advent meditation—one that gently guides us back to presence, connection, and the miracle of Emmanuel: God with us. As we gather with family, navigate...
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Ep. 94 This is Your Prodigal Son Moment
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Have you ever been folding laundry or sitting in the carpool line when, out of nowhere, you feel that little gut-punch moment of clarity— “Wait… when did I start measuring my worth by everything except what God says about me?” 🫠 You’re not the only one. This week on Nourished to Bloom, we’re diving into the powerful parable of the prodigal son—and reframing it as our story as women in middle motherhood. So many of us “wander” in quiet, subtle ways… not by rejecting God, but by forgetting who we are in Him. We hand our worth, our dignity, and our identity over to the...
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Ep. 93 What Are You Doing with Your Gold Coin?
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Hey friends — this week on Nourished to Bloom, we’re diving into a passage of Scripture that hits right at the heart of who we are becoming: the Parable of the Gold Coin from Luke 19:11–28. So many of us feel like God has entrusted us with something special — a talent, a passion, a story — but fear convinces us to tuck it away, keep quiet, or stay small. Whether we’re in the “middle” years of motherhood, career, or faith, many of us are quietly wondering: Who am I now? What is God asking of me? And what if I mess it all up? In this episode, we explore how Jesus’...
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Ep. 92 Finding Your Fiat: Your Blueprint for Saying Yes to the Lord
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Hey friends! I’m so glad you’re joining me for another heartfelt episode of Nourished to Bloom. Today we’re diving into a question that whispers quietly but persistently in so many of our hearts: What does it actually look like to say YES to God as you write the next chapter of your sacred story? If you’re in that “middle motherhood” space—not a new mom, not an empty nester, just somewhere beautifully in-between—you may feel a gentle nudge toward something more. A little more stillness. A little more curiosity. A lot more questions. If you’ve ever wondered what God’s...
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Ep. 91 Writing the Next Chapter in Your Sacred Story
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Have you ever secretly wondered, “Is this really it? What comes next for me?” I want you to Imagine holding a big, beautiful book with your name on the spine. You flip through each chapter—childhood memories, falling in love, raising babies, embracing all the beautiful chaos—and then, at the last page, you see... it’s blank. Not because your story is over, but because God is inviting you to co-write the next chapter together. That’s exactly what we explore into on this week’s episode of Nourished to Bloom (Ep. 91!). If you’re in that in-between place—kids aren’t babies...
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Ep. 90: Creating a Holy Headspace During the Holidays: Boundaries, Peace, and Emotional Health
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
The holidays are knocking at our door — a season we long for, a season filled with gratitude, tradition, and time with the people we love. And yet, for so many of us, this time of year also brings its own version of emotional landmines: difficult personalities, conversations we don’t want to engage in, old patterns resurfacing, and moments that trigger overwhelm or steal our peace. In today’s episode, we’re creating a Holy Headspace — Holiday Edition: a grace-filled, grounded approach to navigating gatherings, expectations, and emotional complexity without losing yourself (or your...
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Ep. 89: Flourishing in Transitions: Rediscovering Yourself and God’s Calling When Life Changes
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
This week on Nourished to Bloom, we’re stepping into a season that so many of us experience, but few of us talk about openly: middle motherhood. It’s that in-between chapter when our children are growing more independent, our days feel quieter, and suddenly we find ourselves asking the big questions again: Who am I? What am I meant to do? I share a personal story about my daughter as she starts middle school—how she struggled with her identity, and how I watched her journey remind me of our own transitions as women. From young adulthood to marriage, career choices, and motherhood,...
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Ep. 88 Nourish Your Identity: A New Chapter in Your Wellness Journey
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” — taking care of your family, trying to take care of your body, showing up in your faith — yet deep down, you feel a little… lost? Like somewhere between motherhood, routines, and responsibilities, you misplaced pieces of who God created you to be? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m opening my heart and sharing a stirring the Lord has been placing on me for months — a deepening of what wellness truly means as a Catholic woman. In this episode we’ll explore: ✨ What happens when we don’t feel connected to our...
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Ep. 87: Navigating Food in Social Settings — How to Bring Peace & Enjoyment to Food Gatherings
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Hey, friend! Welcome back to Nourished to Bloom. If you’ve ever felt anxious, guilty, or out of control around food at social events—especially during those big family gatherings or holiday parties—this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve walked into a party determined to “be good,” only to find yourself hovering near the dessert table, caught in that tense inner dialogue: Should I eat this? Why can’t I control myself? What will people think? You’re not alone—and I’ve been there too. In this final episode of our Cravings Decoded series, we’re talking about how to bring...
info_outlineThe holidays are knocking at our door — a season we long for, a season filled with gratitude, tradition, and time with the people we love. And yet, for so many of us, this time of year also brings its own version of emotional landmines: difficult personalities, conversations we don’t want to engage in, old patterns resurfacing, and moments that trigger overwhelm or steal our peace.
In today’s episode, we’re creating a Holy Headspace — Holiday Edition: a grace-filled, grounded approach to navigating gatherings, expectations, and emotional complexity without losing yourself (or your sanity). Together, we walk through the difference between what is and is not within our control — and how reclaiming that truth can change everything about how we experience this season.
Inside the episode, we dig into:
✨ Why understanding your locus of control is essential for emotional freedom
✨ How to release the pressure to fix, change, or manage other people
✨ Simple tools to reclaim your peace in triggering moments
✨ What healthy boundaries look like in real-life family dynamics
✨ How to stay rooted in your identity, values, and integrity
✨ How to approach the holidays with clarity, compassion, and Christ-centered calm
You’ll also hear a real story from a moment while substitute teaching — one that became the perfect example of what it looks like to stand in your integrity, discern what’s yours to carry, and let go of what isn’t.
If you’ve ever left a holiday gathering feeling drained, irritated, anxious, or guilty — this episode will help you shift into a new way of showing up: rooted, peaceful, resilient, and held by grace.
If today’s conversation helped you, share it with a friend who needs a little extra peace this season. And if you want support applying these tools—or navigating food, emotions, or boundaries with more confidence—email me at kara@karatrochta.com. Let’s explore whether coaching is a good fit for you.