Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Are you tired of the endless struggle with diets, body image, and the overwhelming noise surrounding health and nutrition? As a busy mom, finding balance amidst the chaos of daily life can feel like an impossible task. But what if there was a way to reclaim your health and well-being without the stress and guilt? Welcome to the Nourished to Bloom podcast, where faith meets health and wellness. I'm Kara Trochta, your host, a Registered Dietitian, and Certified Catholic Coach. Join me on a journey of transformation as we explore the intersection of faith and holistic wellness. Embracing a New Approach: In a culture consumed by fad diets and unrealistic beauty standards, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But here's the truth: You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and your worth is not defined by the number on the scale or the size of your jeans. God created you with a unique purpose and mission, and it's time to embrace your true identity. The Nourished to Bloom Promise: At Nourished to Bloom, we believe in a Christ-centered approach to wellness—one that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. Through the transformative power of intuitive eating, self-care, and embracing our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, we can experience true healing and freedom. Topics We'll Explore: With each episode, we'll dive into a range of topics designed to empower you on your journey to wellness: 🍽️ Intuitive Eating: Learning to trust your body's wisdom and cues. 👸🏻 Self-Care: Prioritizing your well-being and nurturing your soul. 💃🏻 Body Image: Embracing body acceptance and fostering self-love. 🍦 Emotional Eating: Understanding and managing emotional triggers. 🏃🏻♀️ Movement & Exercise: Finding joy and vitality in movement. 🍉 Nutrition & Healthy Eating: Cultivating a balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition. 🍛 Meal Planning: Simplifying meal prep and nourishing your family. 👩👧👦 Raising Healthy Eaters: Instilling positive food habits in your children. 🤔 Creating Mindset Shifts: Overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing growth. 💖 Embrace Your Worth: Embrace your inherent dignity and worth, rooted in God's love, as we discover the purpose you were created fo. Your Path to Wellness: Together, we'll break free from the cycle of fear, guilt, and shame surrounding food and body image. By aligning our lives with God's truth and wisdom, we can experience true freedom and fulfillment. As St. Catherine of Siena famously said, "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." Join Our Community: If you're ready to nourish your body, feed your soul, and bloom into the best version of yourself, then you're in the right place. Subscribe to the Nourished to Bloom podcast and embark on a journey of faith-centered wellness. Together, let's embrace the sacred invitation to thrive. Thank you for joining us on this journey of transformation and growth. May you find inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to support you on your path to wellness. Remember, you were made to bloom—to come into full beauty and health in order to bear good fruit for the Lord with your life. Welcome to Nourished to Bloom, where every day is a sacred invitation to thrive. Check the Show Notes for featured resources: Join the Nourished to Bloom Online Community: community.karatrochta.com Connect with Me: Instagram @karatrochta
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Ep. 96 Year End Review: A Reflection on Gratitude, Growth & Grace
12/30/2025
Ep. 96 Year End Review: A Reflection on Gratitude, Growth & Grace
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 year or creating pressure for a “better” version of ourselves. Instead, we’re creating space to reflect with compassion, honesty, and hope—so we can step into the new year grounded, grateful, and open to what God is still unfolding. 🌿 In this episode, we reflect on three powerful themes: ✨ Gratitude • Where did blessings—big or small—show up this year? • What moments of joy, connection, healing, or nourishment can we name and thank God for? 🤍 Grace • Where did things feel messy, disappointing, or unfinished? • How can we release self-criticism and extend grace to ourselves and others as the year closes? 🌱 Growth • How have we grown spiritually, emotionally, and physically? • What lessons did God gently teach us, and where might He be inviting us to keep growing next? We also acknowledge the very real humanness of this season—the post-Christmas slump, the lack of motivation, the exhaustion—and remind ourselves that none of this means we’re doing something wrong. It simply means we’re human. Through personal reflections, including unexpected twists and moments of surrender, we’re reminded that God works not just in the highlights—but in the interruptions, the quiet days, and the unanswered questions too. So grab a warm drink, a journal, and a cozy spot. Let’s reflect together—rooted in gratitude, covered in grace, and open to continued growth—as we prepare to step into a new year ready to bloom. 💛 Listen now and join us in this gentle Year End Review.
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Ep. 95 God With Us: A Christmas Meditation to Create Connection & Presence
12/23/2025
Ep. 95 God With Us: A Christmas Meditation to Create Connection & Presence
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 the hustle, and juggle expectations, we’re reminded that our greatest gift is not perfection… but presence. And Christ’s presence with us changes everything. Inside this peaceful Christmas episode, we: ✨ Return to the quiet truth that Jesus was born into this world—the same earth you and I walk on today ✨ Invite Him into the places of our hearts that feel tired, hidden, or in need of healing ✨ Pray through a powerful Litany of Encounter, asking: Jesus, be born in me ✨ Reflect on how Emmanuel meets us right where we are—this week, this season, this moment ✨ Reorient our hearts toward hope as we prepare for a new year Whether you’re listening on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or curled up with a warm drink sometime this week, we pray this meditation brings you grounding, grace, and the reminder that you are held. From our Nourish to Bloom community to your home: Merry Christmas. May your days be blessed, your heart be open, and may you recognize Jesus being born in you again and again. We’ll see you next week for our Year-in-Review reflection episode, as we look back on 2025 and prepare our hearts for the year ahead. 💛 📣 Want to Kick-off 2026 Growing Closer to God? Looking forward to starting 2026 with a clear, Christ-centered focus? Don’t forget to join our Goal Setting with God workshop! If you're interested, sign up for the waitlist by This will ensure you get all the details as soon as they’re available.
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Ep. 94 This is Your Prodigal Son Moment
12/16/2025
Ep. 94 This is Your Prodigal Son Moment
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 world—chasing body perfection, chasing hustle, chasing standards God never asked us to meet. And yet, just like the father in the parable, God is already running toward us with open arms, ready to restore what we’ve lost. This episode was born out of a beautiful Holy Spirit moment with a client who leads an apostolate for praying for prodigals. Our conversation opened our eyes to the truth: Middle motherhood might be our prodigal moment—the moment we “come to our senses” and begin our homecoming back to God and to ourselves. ✨ Key Takeaways from Episode 94 ✨ How the story of the prodigal son speaks directly into the exhaustion, restlessness, and identity fog of middle motherhood ✨ The real ways we “squander our inheritance” by giving our worth to the world—diet culture, body pressure, comparison, productivity ✨ The Holy Spirit insight that connected this parable to our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of self ✨ Why this season of life is often our invitation to return—without shame—into the Father’s embrace ✨ Encouragement to rebuild our identity in God’s truth instead of the world’s expectations ✨ A reminder that our story isn’t over… and God is already running to meet us If you’ve been feeling a little lost, a little stretched thin, or like you’ve wandered away from who you truly are, this episode is a gentle, hope-filled homecoming. 📣 Want to go deeper? Watch the Mini Retreat Replay We invite you to watch the replay of the . If today’s episode stirred something in your heart, the retreat will help you: reconnect with your identity in Christ, clarify what God is inviting you into next, and begin rebuilding a foundation rooted in His truth, not the world’s standards. 👉 Catch the replay using this . This is your moment to pause, breathe, and come home to the woman God designed you to be. Your identity isn’t lost. Your mission isn’t gone. You’re simply being invited back—into the Father’s arms, into clarity, into peace, and into the next chapter of your sacred story. Let’s journey home together. 💛✨
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Ep. 93 What Are You Doing with Your Gold Coin?
12/09/2025
Ep. 93 What Are You Doing with Your Gold Coin?
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’ invitation to “engage in trade” is really an invitation to step into the gifts He’s placed in our hands — faithfully, courageously, and without comparison. We talk about what happens when we hide our gifts… and what can unfold when we finally offer them back to God. Here’s a look at what we unpack inside Episode 93: ✨ What the Parable of the Gold Coin reveals about identity, calling, and courage ✨ The subtle ways fear convinces us to hide our gifts or doubt our worth ✨ Why fruitfulness is found in surrender, not perfection or performance ✨ How we can multiply what God has entrusted to us through small, faithful steps ✨ A visualization practice to imagine Jesus placing your “gold coin” in your hands ✨ How to navigate moments of wanting to quit — and the breakthroughs that come with vulnerability ✨ A life-giving invitation to step into clarity and courage through the “Writing Your Sacred Story” Mini Retreat This episode reminds us that the size of the gift is never the point — it’s our willingness to use what God has placed in our hands that shapes our story. Fear freezes us. Faith multiplies. 📣 Call to Action: Join the Mini Retreat! If your heart is longing for clarity, courage, or direction… if you’re ready to stop hiding your gifts and finally understand your God-given “gold coin”… then we would love for you to join us inside the Writing Your Sacred Story Mini Retreat. Retreat Details: ✨ Date: Tuesday, December 10 ✨ Time: 11:00 a.m. CST (Replay available!) ✨ What You’ll Experience: Clarity around your God-given gifts Practical steps to multiply them Space to listen for God’s direction Encouragement to step out of fear and into purpose Tune in to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with a friend who might need the reminder that her gifts matter. It’s time to stop hiding your gold coin. It’s time to step into the woman God created you to be. 🌿💛
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Ep. 92 Finding Your Fiat: Your Blueprint for Saying Yes to the Lord
12/02/2025
Ep. 92 Finding Your Fiat: Your Blueprint for Saying Yes to the Lord
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 invitation looks like in this season… and how your daily YES can shape the direction of your life… this episode is for you. Today, we turn to Mary—the first disciple whose courageous fiat, her “let it be done,” literally changed salvation history. She wasn’t superhuman. She was a real woman, living a real life, with real fears and unknowns. Yet her YES opened the door for God’s plan to unfold. And here’s the beautiful truth: your YES matters too. Right here. Right now. In the holy in-between you’re living. ✨ In This Episode, We Explore: Why Mary’s story isn’t just for Advent—it’s a blueprint for every woman navigating transitions, restlessness, or identity shifts. What “fiat” really means and why it’s far from a passive yes. How God’s invitations rarely show up when life is neat and organized—but instead arrive in the messy middle. Why your next YES might be small and unseen… or bold and life-changing. How every surrendered YES becomes part of God’s bigger story. The sacred meaning behind the word “BEHOLD” and how it teaches us to notice God doing something new. A comforting reminder: You don’t need the whole story to say yes to the next step. God simply asks for openness, honesty, and attentiveness. 🌟 Ready to Discern Your Next Yes? If today’s conversation stirred something in you, don’t miss these next steps to help you listen deeply, reflect intentionally, and step into your next chapter with peace—not pressure. 📥 Writing the Next Chapter of Your Sacred Story A gentle, prayerful companion filled with prompts, reflections, and space to hear what the Lord is inviting you into. 🌿 December 10 at 11am Central (via Zoom!) A quiet, reflective space to hear God’s voice, uncover the next yes in your story, and set Christ-centered intentions for the New Year. I can’t wait to journey with you. 💛
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Ep. 91 Writing the Next Chapter in Your Sacred Story
11/25/2025
Ep. 91 Writing the Next Chapter in Your Sacred Story
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 anymore, you’re no longer needed every minute, and there’s this gentle tug on your heart asking, “Who am I now? What is God inviting me into?”—then THIS is your episode. 🚨 Spoiler alert: It’s not about being perfect. It’s about feeling a “holy restlessness”—that nudge from God that whispers, “You were made for something more. It’s your time to bloom.” Here are the highlights that hit home: 📖 The power of middle motherhood: That unique season where your role shifts and your identity gets a chance to reemerge and expand. 🌱 Life Audit 101: How taking a fearless inventory of your life (with zero shame!) can help you see where God’s inviting you next. 🔥 Radiance over comfort: Are you living the greatness you were created for, or have you settled into autopilot? Pope Benedict’s powerful reminder—you weren’t made for comfort, but for greatness. ✨ Mission, obstacles, and plot twists: Discover how to navigate fear, doubt, and overwhelm while intentionally writing the next sacred chapter in your story—with God as your co-author. 🤝 Don’t do it alone! God puts people in your life at the exact right moments. Working with a coach and mentor is exactly what you need to write that next chapter. Ready to pick up the pen and step into your next chapter? 🌸 Your Challenge This Week: Ask yourself: “What do I want the next page of my sacred story to say?” If you’re feeling that gentle restlessness, don’t ignore it—lean in and let God stretch you past your comfort zone. NEXT STEPS: Schedule your FREE Middle Motherhood Life Audit session Get clarity on where you are and where God may be leading you next. 👉 Download your free “Writing Your Next Chapter” Guide A simple, prayerful tool to help you begin this journey with intention. 👉 Join me for the online mini-retreat on December 10 at 11am CST “Writing the Next Chapter of Your Sacred Story” — a live, guided space to discern, dream, and begin writing with God.
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Ep. 90: Creating a Holy Headspace During the Holidays: Boundaries, Peace, and Emotional Health
11/18/2025
Ep. 90: Creating a Holy Headspace During the Holidays: Boundaries, Peace, and Emotional Health
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 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.
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Ep. 89: Flourishing in Transitions: Rediscovering Yourself and God’s Calling When Life Changes
11/11/2025
Ep. 89: Flourishing in Transitions: Rediscovering Yourself and God’s Calling When Life Changes
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, each season challenges us to rediscover ourselves, sometimes in ways that feel uncomfortable—but often full of possibility. In this episode, we explore together: ✨ How to recognize the difference between worldly pressure and the Holy Spirit’s gentle promptings ✨ Navigating the restlessness and identity shifts of middle motherhood ✨ How coaching rooted in faith can help us step forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose ✨ Living integrated wellness—mind, body, and spirit—that sets a foundation for our kids and families If you’ve ever felt caught between gratitude and longing, this episode encourages us to pause, reflect, and move forward in God’s timing. 🎧 and join us as we uncover how middle motherhood can become a sacred season of discovery—where we grow into the women God created us to be. 💌 Ready to explore coaching? Email me at to talk about how we can uncover your unique gifts, discern your next steps, and step confidently into this season of your life.
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Ep. 88 Nourish Your Identity: A New Chapter in Your Wellness Journey
11/04/2025
Ep. 88 Nourish Your Identity: A New Chapter in Your Wellness Journey
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 identity ✨ Why body peace starts with knowing who we are in Christ ✨ How God nudges us into new seasons — even when they feel scary ✨ The moment with her daughter that made her realize she had to say yes to God, too ✨ What’s shifting on the podcast (and why it’s so, so good) This isn’t a change in direction — it’s an expansion into whole-person wellness: mind, body, and soul. For the woman learning to make peace with food and the woman asking “Lord, what now?” — this space is for you. If your heart feels stirred listening to this episode, you are seen. And you are being called — gently, lovingly — deeper into who you were made to be in Him. Let’s walk this together. 💛 💛 If this episode spoke to you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. And if your heart is stirring, send me a message at — let’s talk about what God is placing on your heart and how you can say yes to Him in this season.
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Ep. 87: Navigating Food in Social Settings — How to Bring Peace & Enjoyment to Food Gatherings
10/28/2025
Ep. 87: Navigating Food in Social Settings — How to Bring Peace & Enjoyment to Food Gatherings
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 peace, presence, and faith to those tricky social situations, so you can enjoy food and connection without fear or regret. I’ll share a vulnerable story about the night I completely lost control with sweets at a wedding reception—and what God taught me through that moment. Together, we’ll explore why social cravings feel so intense and how we can reframe them as opportunities for grace, joy, and deeper connection. Here’s what we’ll unpack in this episode: 🌸 Why social gatherings amplify food rules and anxieties—and how to quiet them 💬 How emotional and environmental triggers (like stress, people, or pressure) can fuel cravings that aren’t really about food 🙏 Faith-first practices—praying before events, setting gentle intentions, and inviting God to lead your choices 🍽️ The Holiday Eating Game Plan: eat consistently, stay hydrated, and build balanced plates with small portions of what you love 🚫 How to ditch diet talk, protect your peace, and gracefully change the subject 💗 What to do after overeating—how to reflect with compassion instead of spiraling into guilt Friend, the goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. It’s shifting the focus from what’s on your plate to who’s at your table, and allowing Christ to fill you with peace and freedom. 📣 Ready to go deeper? It’s not just about Halloween—it’s about learning to approach any social food situation with confidence, clarity, and grace. You’ll find the link in the show notes! You’re allowed to enjoy food. You’re allowed to say “no, thank you.” And most of all—you’re allowed to rest in grace.
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Ep. 86: Finally Cure Your Sweet Tooth…For Good!
10/21/2025
Ep. 86: Finally Cure Your Sweet Tooth…For Good!
Welcome back to the Nourished to Bloom podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most common—and misunderstood—struggles so many of us face: sugar cravings. And with the holiday season just around the corner, there’s no better time to talk about finding true freedom around sweets. If you’ve ever felt like your sweet tooth has control over you—or told yourself, “I just need more willpower”—friend, I’ve been there too. But here’s the truth: the cure for your sweet tooth isn’t cutting out sugar, it’s making peace with it. Together, we’ll uncover how cravings can actually be signals for deeper nourishment—body, mind, and spirit—and how to respond with grace instead of guilt. Here’s what we’ll explore in this episode: 🍫 Why sugar cravings aren’t a sign of weakness ⚡ The “Peace Paradox” and how restriction fuels obsession 🙏 How to invite God into the moments cravings feel strongest 🌸 Five faith-led steps to enjoy sweets with balance and gratitude If you’re ready to step off the binge–restrict rollercoaster, drop the “good” and “bad” food labels, and approach eating with joyful curiosity and spiritual freedom, you’re in the right place. Get ready to nourish your body, feed your soul, and bloom with courage and confidence rooted in Christ. Let’s transform the way we experience food—especially as Halloween and the holidays approach! 📓 guidebook in the show notes to help you put these steps into practice this week. 🎥
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Ep. 85 5 Grace-Filled Ways to Better Handle Your Cravings
10/14/2025
Ep. 85 5 Grace-Filled Ways to Better Handle Your Cravings
We’ve all had those moments—standing in front of the pantry or fridge, hoping a snack will fix the stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm we’re feeling. But what if cravings weren’t something to fight or feel guilty about? What if they were invitations—to slow down, tune in, and let God meet us where we are? In this episode, we unpack five grace-filled ways to better handle cravings, blending practical strategies, intuitive eating principles, and faith-led wisdom. Here’s what we’ll cover: 🌱 How to identify whether a craving is physical or emotional ⚡ How to uncover what your cravings are really trying to tell you 🙏 How to invite God into your cravings and let Him guide your response 💡 Simple alternatives and tools to respond with awareness and compassion 💌 How to reflect on your choices without guilt, shame, or self-criticism 📓 Plus: , Cravings Decoded: Your Faith-Led Guide to Handling Cravings with Grace Let’s move from guilt and frustration to peace and confidence—body, mind, and soul. 🌸
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Ep. 84 Cravings Decoded: What Your Cravings Are Actually Trying to Tell You
10/07/2025
Ep. 84 Cravings Decoded: What Your Cravings Are Actually Trying to Tell You
Do you ever find yourself standing in the pantry, craving something sweet or salty—even when we’re not really hungry—and immediately spiral into guilt? “Why can’t I just have more willpower?” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. In this episode of Nourished to Bloom, we’re kicking off a brand-new series all about cravings. Together, we’ll explore what’s really happening when a craving hits—and spoiler alert: it’s not a character flaw. Our cravings are actually clues from our body, mind, and even our soul, pointing to what we truly need. We’ll share how many of us have felt out of control around “trigger foods” (hello, sweet tooth and 3PM chips!), and how curiosity, rather than shame, can change everything. Sometimes cravings signal a physical need—like skipped meals, fatigue, or low energy. Other times, they reveal emotional or spiritual hunger—comfort, joy, or a deeper connection with God. Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: 🌱 Why cravings are not proof of weakness—they’re signals meant to guide us ⚡ How to tell the difference between physical cravings and emotional or mental cravings 🙏 A simple “Pause, Pray & Proceed” tool so we can respond to cravings with grace instead of guilt 💌 Reflections on how cravings can point us toward a deeper relationship with God 📓 Plus: Grab your free companion guide, Cravings Decoded: Your Faith-Led Guide to Understanding What Your Body and Soul Really Need Next time a craving shows up, pause. Ask, “What is my body, mind, or heart really needing?” Pray. Reflect. And notice how God might be speaking through your cravings. You were made to bloom, body and soul. 🌸 P.S. What craving did you notice this week, and what might it be trying to tell you? Shoot me and e-mail or share with a friend—we’d love to hear your reflections!
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Ep. 83 Christ-Centered Self-Care: Stewardship for the Mission
09/30/2025
Ep. 83 Christ-Centered Self-Care: Stewardship for the Mission
Hey friends! We’ve spent the last few weeks building a foundation for Christ-centered self-care—why it matters, the four pillars that keep us steady, how to create a daily plan, and how caring for ourselves helps us discover who God created us to be. Now, in this final episode of our series, we’re zooming out to see the bigger picture: self-care isn’t just about us feeling better—it’s about preparing us for the mission God has entrusted to us. 💫 When we live as good stewards of our body, mind, and soul, we’re not just healthier—we’re equipped to bear fruit, love others more fully, and shine Christ’s light in a weary world. Together, we’ll connect all the pieces of this journey and explore how daily care rooted in faith becomes the soil for our unique calling to flourish. ✨ Key Takeaways: Self-care = stewardship. We care for the vessel God wants to work through. Why neglect leads to burnout, but stewardship leads to fruitfulness. How the foundation, pillars, CARE framework, and discovery all fit together. The call to mission: caring for ourselves equips us to live out God’s purpose with joy. 📩 Ready to create a Christ-centered self-care plan that supports both your well-being and your calling? Email Kara at kara@karatrochta.com to set up a self-care planning session. Because beauty held is the seed, beauty shared is the flower 🌸—you were made to bloom and share that beauty with the world!
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Ep. 82 How Christ-Centered Self-Care Helps You Discover Your Calling
09/23/2025
Ep. 82 How Christ-Centered Self-Care Helps You Discover Your Calling
What if self-care wasn’t just about rest—but about discovery? When we care for our bodies, minds, and souls in Christ-centered ways, we create the space to hear God’s voice more clearly and step into the unique calling He’s placed on our lives. In this episode, we’re exploring how intentional self-care moves us from simply surviving to truly thriving. Together, we’ll see how daily stewardship opens up clarity, renewal, and deeper discernment of who God created us to be. ✨ Here’s what we’ll uncover: 💡 Why neglecting our needs leaves us stuck in survival mode—and how Christ-centered care breaks that cycle. 🙏 How caring for body, mind, and spirit equips us to notice God’s nudges and invitations. 🕊 Practical ways to use the CARE framework for both daily balance and long-term discernment. 🌱 Why self-care is a pathway to uncovering our gifts, passions, and vocation. Friend, we are God’s masterpieces—created for good works (Ephesians 2:10). When we root our rhythms of care in Him, we discover more of who He created us to be and step into our calling with joy. 📩 Ready to take the next step? Email me at kara@karatrochta.com to set up your own Christ-centered self-care planning session. Let’s create a plan that helps us bloom into who God made us to be! 🌼
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Ep. 81 The CARE Framework: 4 Simple Steps to Create Your Self-Care Plan
09/16/2025
Ep. 81 The CARE Framework: 4 Simple Steps to Create Your Self-Care Plan
Hey friends! Welcome back to Nourished to Bloom. If you’ve ever felt like self-care is just another overwhelming to-do—or maybe it’s been so far off your radar you can’t remember the last time you truly cared for yourself—this episode is for you. Today, I’m introducing the CARE Framework—a simple, Christ-centered, four-step process to help you create a self-care plan that’s realistic, sustainable, and deeply nourishing for your body, mind, and soul. No perfection required, no complicated routines—just daily stewardship rooted in your faith that equips you to live out your calling with joy. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: 🌿 Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a form of honoring and stewarding the gift God’s given you. 🌿 The CARE Framework: Check-In, Action Plan, Renew, and Evaluate. 🌿 How to use CARE both in the moment and for building long-term, Christ-centered rhythms of care. 🌿 Real-life examples of how CARE can break cycles of burnout and instead bring calm, presence, and deeper connection with Christ. When you pause, check in with your needs, take one small action, and evaluate with God, self-care shifts from being overwhelming to life-giving. Friend, you were made to bloom—and when you care for the precious gift you are, you’re equipped to bear good fruit. 🌸 📣 This week’s challenge: Practice the CARE Framework once a day. Pause, check in, make a plan, renew by taking action, and evaluate with God what fruit it brings.
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Ep. 80 The 4 Pillars of Christ-Centered Self-Care
09/09/2025
Ep. 80 The 4 Pillars of Christ-Centered Self-Care
If typical self-care routines have ever left you feeling empty, this episode is packed with soul-refreshing truth and practical guidance. Together, we’ll explore the four pillars of Christ-centered self-care—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and how tending to each of these areas helps us build a firm foundation rooted in Christ. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: 🌿 Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship of the mind, body, and soul God entrusted to you. 🌿 How Christ is the missing “Who” in so many wellness routines—and why everything shifts when you put Him at the center. 🌿 The truth that your dignity comes from being made in the image and likeness of God—not from achievements, perfection, or performance. 🌿 How daily, sustainable habits create rhythms of care that let you serve from abundance instead of burnout. When we honor our whole selves—body, mind, and soul—we’re equipped to bloom into who God created us to be and bear lasting fruit. 🌸 📣 And don’t miss next week’s episode, where we’ll get practical and walk through how to create your own daily self-care plan—one that’s realistic, Christ-centered, and sustainable.
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Ep. 79 3 Reasons Why Self-Care is Sacred, Not Selfish
09/02/2025
Ep. 79 3 Reasons Why Self-Care is Sacred, Not Selfish
What comes to mind when you hear the word self-care? For many of us, it’s spa days and bubble baths—or maybe the idea that it’s selfish to even think about. But in light of our Catholic faith, self-care looks very different. It’s not about indulgence or vanity—it’s about stewardship of the life and body God has entrusted to us. In this episode, we’re kicking off a brand-new September series on Christ-centered self-care. Together, we’ll explore why self-care is not optional but essential for living out our vocations with joy. Through the foundational pillars of Catholic wellness, we’ll discover: ✨ Why our dignity comes from being made in the image of God—not from diet culture or appearance ✨ How caring for our health is an act of stewardship, not control ✨ Why true wellness must include body, mind, and soul—never just one piece in isolation ✨ The missing “Who” at the center of our health decisions—and why inviting Christ into this area changes everything Friend, you were created in God’s image, your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and your life is a gift meant to bear fruit. When we begin to see self-care as a spiritual practice, rooted in Christ, everything shifts.
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Ep. 77 Holy Boldness: Taking Action & Overcoming Fear to Thrive in Your Next Chapter
08/26/2025
Ep. 77 Holy Boldness: Taking Action & Overcoming Fear to Thrive in Your Next Chapter
Have you ever put a dream on hold because fear, comparison, or self-doubt got in the way? Maybe you’ve been waiting until you feel ready, or hoping for the perfect plan before you begin. But here’s the truth: we don’t need the full roadmap to step forward. Just like the disciples passing the bread, the miracle happens in the action. This week, we’re wrapping up our Loaves & Writing the Next Chapter in Middle Motherhood series by stepping into the part of the story where everyone ate, everyone was satisfied, and there was more than enough left over. 🍞🐟 Together, we’ll explore: ✨ The Loaves & Fishes Model in Motion — why action is the place where God multiplies what we offer. 🌱 Someday, Should, and Soul Goals — how to recognize the goals that drain us vs. the ones that bring holy boldness. 💪 Do It Afraid — why fear doesn’t disqualify us, but often points to where God is calling us next. 📝 Practical Tools — how to create a “To-Be List” and let it shape your “To-Do List,” so your goals flow from identity as God’s beloved. 📖 Scripture: “They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.” — Matthew 14:20 💛 Journal Prompt: “What soul goal is God inviting me to take action on right now? And what one small step can I take this week — even if I feel afraid?” It’s time for us to stop waiting until everything feels safe or certain. Let’s take the step, pass the piece, and watch God multiply our loaves and fishes into something that feeds far more than just ourselves. 🌸 📣 Ready to take the next step? We don’t have to wait until everything feels perfect. Let’s do this together: 🌸 Grab your FREE Middle Motherhood Planner — reflect, pray, and map out what’s in your basket so you can take the next step with clarity. 🌸 Book your complimentary Life Audit & Clarity Session with Kara — a free 1:1 coaching conversation to help you uncover your soul goals and take action with confidence.
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Ep. 76 Blessed, Broken, Shared: Aligning Your Dreams & Goals with God in Middle Motherhood
08/19/2025
Ep. 76 Blessed, Broken, Shared: Aligning Your Dreams & Goals with God in Middle Motherhood
Ever set a goal that looked great on paper but left you feeling frustrated, guilty, or just plain stuck? We’ve all been there. Too often, we chase “should” goals or tuck away “someday” goals—while the ones God is actually calling us toward remain buried. This week on Nourished to Bloom, we’re flipping the script and learning how to set Soul Goals—the kind that grow out of God’s whispers, align with our gifts, and require His help to flourish. Here’s what we’re digging into together: ✨ Why typical goal-setting leaves us empty — and how to stop chasing pressure-driven “shoulds” 🌱 The three kinds of goals: • Someday Goals — dreamy but always pushed to the backburner • Should Goals — fueled by comparison and outside voices • Soul Goals — birthed from prayer and rooted in God’s unique call on our lives 🍞 The Loaves & Fishes model (Matthew 14:19): Jesus blesses, breaks, and shares—just like He does with our gifts and even our brokenness 💡 How to spot a Soul Goal: it excites you and scares you at the same time—holy boldness in action! 📝 A simple 5-step roadmap for setting goals with God instead of by yourself And remember this: even what feels small or broken in your story can be multiplied in God’s hands. 💛 📣 Ready for your next step? 👉 👉 Let’s step into courage together, offering our loaves, our fishes, and even our broken pieces—trusting that God will do more than we can imagine. 🌸
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Episode 75: Look Up & Let Go — Discernment, Desires & Your “To-Be List
08/12/2025
Episode 75: Look Up & Let Go — Discernment, Desires & Your “To-Be List
Last week, we discovered what’s in our basket — our loaves and fishes — the unique gifts, passions, time, and experiences God has already entrusted to us. This week, we’re exploring what to do with that basket. Before God can multiply what we have, we have to look up and let go — surrendering control, fear, and comparison so we can step into the vision He has for our next chapter. We’ll talk about why giving ourselves permission to desire is such a key step in discernment, how God speaks through those desires, and a practical way to get clarity on your goals by creating a To-Be List— a vision of who you want to be as His beloved daughter. 💡 In this episode, we: 📖 Reflect on Matthew 14:19 and what it means to look up and give thanks before the miracle 💭 Talk about why it’s so hard to truly let go and trust God’s plan over our preferences 🌱 Explore how God often speaks through the desires on our hearts 📝 Create a “Being List” — so our to-do lists flow from who we are called to be 🙏 Pray for clarity on what dreams God is inviting us to surrender and step into 📣 Ready to put it into practice? ✏️ Journal your “Being List” — write out who you desire to be as a beloved daughter of God 📥 🗓 💌 Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating a season of transition Let’s lift our eyes to the One who gave us our loaves and fishes in the first place… and trust Him to shape, bless, and multiply them in ways we can’t yet imagine. 💛
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Ep. 74 Not Sure What’s Next for You? Discover Your Loaves & Fishes
08/05/2025
Ep. 74 Not Sure What’s Next for You? Discover Your Loaves & Fishes
Ep. 74 Not Sure What’s Next for You? Discover Your Loaves & Fishes Have you ever found yourself in the quiet of your kitchen—coffee in hand, dishes in the sink—wondering, “What now?” Maybe your days finally have that white space you used to crave… but instead of clarity, you feel lost in the “onlys.” Only a few hours to yourself. Only a small passion. Only one dream that feels too late. In this kickoff episode of our new series, Writing the Next Chapter in Middle Motherhood we’re asking one powerful question: 👉 What’s already in your basket? And no, I’m not talking about your grocery list—I’m talking about your gifts, your passions, your hard-won wisdom, and all that God has already placed in your hands. Let’s walk through how to find clarity by looking at what you ALREADY have, and how Jesus can take your “only” and multiply it for something beautiful in this next chapter. Inspired by the miracle of the loaves and fishes (Matthew 14:13–21), we’re exploring how God multiplies our “only” when we offer it back to Him. This isn’t just for moms—this is for all of us navigating change, identity shifts, and a holy longing for something more. Your gifts, talents, and passions ARE your “loaves and fishes.” Even if they seem ordinary, they are exactly what God wants to use. Let’s reflect together, take inventory, and stop overlooking the ordinary gifts God wants to use. 💡 In this episode, we: 🙋♀️ Normalize the identity shift that comes with kids in school or life transitions 🧺 Ask honest questions about what’s already in our hands 📖 Explore what “loaves and fishes” look like in our real lives ✨ Reframe the lie of “only” and embrace what’s more than enough in God’s hands 📝 Walk through a life inventory—health, faith, friendships, finances, and more 🙏 Invite God to bless, break, and multiply what we offer 📣 Ready for next steps? 📥 🗓 💌 Share this episode with a friend in transition—because miracles often begin with an invitation God’s not waiting for perfection—He’s asking us to bring what we have. Let’s name it, offer it, and watch what He does with it. 💛
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Ep. 73: A Better Way to Wellness with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
07/29/2025
Ep. 73: A Better Way to Wellness with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Ever feel like no matter how hard we try to “eat right,” we end up caught in a cycle of guilt, restriction, or just total overwhelm from all the nutrition advice out there? Maybe we’ve even thought, “If I’m not perfect, what’s the point?” If that sounds familiar, we’re not alone. In this week’s episode of the Nourished to Bloom podcast, we’re taking a grace-filled pause to remember this: authentic health isn’t found in perfection—it’s rooted in gentleness, compassion, and faith. 🌿 This heartfelt replay reminds us that it’s in the messy, imperfect, real-life moments where true wellness can take root. Kara even shares how a simple cold last week became a holy reminder to slow down, honor our bodies, and let go of all-or-nothing thinking. Together, we’ll explore: 🌱 The difference between “perfect eating” and sustainable, Spirit-led health 🙏 How the Fruits of the Spirit—like patience, gentleness, and self-control—can guide our wellness journey 🥦 Why embracing gentle nutrition helps us break free from the diet cycle 🌸 How variety, moderation, and balance become possible when we release food rules 💖 Why compassion (the kind Christ offers us) is essential to nurturing a healthy relationship with food and our bodies Let’s break free from chasing someone else’s version of health—and become the faithful caretakers of the bodies God has entrusted to us. 💪💕 This week’s gentle challenge: What’s one way we can add more gentleness to our health journey? Maybe it’s skipping the calorie count. Or resting without guilt. Or adding color to our plate without overthinking it. Let’s start there. 🌈
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Ep. 72: Only God Could Do That
07/22/2025
Ep. 72: Only God Could Do That
We’re wrapping up something special on the podcast—our “Summer with the Holy Spirit” series—and in this final episode, we explore the last gift from Isaiah 11:2: ✨ Fear of the Lord (also known as awe). That phrase might sound a little intense at first—like something we’re supposed to be afraid of—but what we discover is that this gift is actually about reverence, wonder, and a deep awareness of God's majesty and love. It’s about being moved to humility and trust when we recognize that God is working in ways far bigger and more beautiful than we can imagine. Here’s what we’re reflecting on this week: 🔍 Fear of the Lord = Awe + Gratitude Instead of rushing through a quick “gratitude list,” we’re slowing down and asking deeper questions like: “Where is God working in my life right now?” “What has He done that I might have missed before?” “How is He showing up in my ordinary?” 💫 When we start to notice these moments, gratitude becomes a doorway to awe—and awe leads us into deeper faith. 🧠 Gratitude, Temperament-Style Whether we tend to be: 🔥 goal-driven (choleric) 💧 deep-feeling (melancholic) 🌬️ steady and peace-seeking (phlegmatic) 🌟 joy-filled and people-loving (sanguine) …we reflect on questions that help us see God's fingerprints in ways that speak directly to how we’re wired. (Haven’t taken your temperament quiz yet? Check the show notes!) 🧤 A Thought to Carry Into the Week Picture a glove on the table—it’s beautifully made but can’t fulfill its purpose until a hand fills it. That’s us. The Holy Spirit is the hand. These gifts we’ve explored all summer? They aren’t just nice ideas—they’re what allow us to be filled, moved, and transformed. 🌿 This Week’s Gentle Invitation: Let’s pause. Reflect. Ask God to open our eyes to His awe-inspiring work—especially in the ordinary. Let’s allow gratitude to lead us into wonder, and let that wonder renew our joy and trust. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. If there’s something you’re longing to hear more about—intuitive eating, faith-led wellness, motherhood, or how the Holy Spirit moves through it all—we’d love to know. 💌 Just send me a message at kara@karatrochta.com!
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Ep. 71: 5 Ways Humility Helps You Grow in Piety
07/15/2025
Ep. 71: 5 Ways Humility Helps You Grow in Piety
Let’s talk about what it really means to live with piety and humility — not in a heavy or overly religious way, but in a way that brings more peace, perspective, and freedom to your everyday life. In this episode of the Summer with the Holy Spirit series, you’ll learn how the gift of piety invites you to embrace your dependence on God — not because you’re weak or failing, but because He is strong and faithful. When you lean into this gift, humility starts to flow more naturally — not the kind that makes you feel small or unworthy, but the kind that frees you from striving, comparing, or trying to prove yourself. We’ll unpack what humility really looks like (with wisdom from St. Thérèse of Lisieux and C.S. Lewis) and how to live it out — even on busy days when you feel anything but “spiritual.” Here’s what you’ll walk away with: 🙏 A fresh, simple definition of piety that helps you reconnect with God 🕊️ A better understanding of humility — as thinking of yourself less, not putting yourself down 🌸 5 practical ways to live out this gift in your daily life: ⛅ Embrace your limitations instead of resenting them ✨ Let go of the pressure to be seen or validated 🤲 Look for quiet ways to serve others with love 🙅♀️ Stop apologizing for being human 💐 Offer small, ordinary acts as worship If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or stuck in comparison, this episode will help you reset your heart, remember who you are, and find peace in letting God be big — so you don’t have to be.
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Ep. 70: When the Waters Rise: How the Gift of Knowledge Sustains Us in Difficult Times
07/08/2025
Ep. 70: When the Waters Rise: How the Gift of Knowledge Sustains Us in Difficult Times
This episode of Nourished to Bloom is tender and raw. Recording it wasn’t easy—but it felt necessary. As floods have devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country, just minutes from my own home, I found myself wrestling with the weight of grief, confusion, and helplessness. 💧 A moment to grieve the heartbreak and devastation in our community 🙏 A powerful prayer for the girls and families of Camp Mystic and all those affected 🕊️ A reflection on the gift of knowledge and how it helps us hold onto God's truth when we can’t make sense of the pain 🛐 Encouragement to pray for the first responders, families, and leaders navigating unimaginable loss 🤍 A call to compassion and faith when answers feel far away While it may seem small in the face of such tragedy, this episode is an offering—an invitation to sit in sorrow, cling to truth, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide our hearts toward hope. If you feel called, you’ll find a donation link in the show notes to support flood relief through the Hill Country Community Foundation.
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Ep. 69: From Burnout to Boldness: How Fortitude Will Transform Your Life
07/01/2025
Ep. 69: From Burnout to Boldness: How Fortitude Will Transform Your Life
Have you ever felt like you're barely holding it all together—wondering if you’re strong enough to keep going, or if maybe you should just let go of that dream God placed on your heart because it’s starting to feel too heavy? In this episode of Nourished to Bloom, I’m sharing what perseverance really looks like as a Christian woman—and I’ll be honest, it’s not about hustling harder or pushing through on your own. I’m diving into what I call holy perseverance—a Spirit-led kind of strength that comes from the gift of fortitude, not from self-reliance. This one’s especially for you if you’ve ever... ✨ Left a career and felt like you lost your identity ✨ Felt pressure to always be more or do more ✨ Wondered if your worth still holds up when your life doesn’t match the world’s version of success I know those feelings because I’ve lived them. I’m opening up about my own story—from being the overachiever and “most likely to succeed” to facing the hidden, quiet seasons of motherhood where the external applause faded and I felt like I had no idea who I was anymore. But God used those very moments to rebuild me—one grace-filled step at a time—and to reshape my understanding of what it really means to live with holy boldness. 🛡 In this episode, I’ll walk you through: 🌟 How my identity got tangled up in performance—and what happened when it all unraveled 🌟 The difference between worldly perseverance and Spirit-filled fortitude 🌟 What it means to put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6!) and actually use it in daily life 🌟 Why fortitude isn’t about surviving—it’s about thriving in your calling 🌟 How to take the next right step—even when you don’t feel strong, certain, or “ready” If you’ve been feeling weary, burned out, or unsure if you can keep going… this is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone. God doesn’t ask us to muscle through—He invites us to lean in and let Him strengthen us with His Spirit. 🎧 Tune in now to Episode 69 and discover how the gift of fortitude can change how you live—mind, body, and soul. 🌼 This week’s challenge: Take a quiet moment and ask yourself: Am I living for the world or for the Lord? What’s one small but bold step I can take to move toward the life God is calling me to? 👣 Maybe it’s letting go of people-pleasing 🙏 Starting your day with prayer 💬 Saying “yes” to something that feels scary—but deeply right You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the next faithful step—with Him. 💛 Thanks for being here, friend. Take that bold next step, and I’ll see you back here next week for more encouragement on your faith and wellness journey!
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Ep. 68 Decision Making, Made Easy—Embracing the Gift of Counsel in Daily Life
06/24/2025
Ep. 68 Decision Making, Made Easy—Embracing the Gift of Counsel in Daily Life
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by decision fatigue — whether it’s what to make for dinner, how to respond to a child’s meltdown, or discerning your bigger purpose in this season? You’re not alone! In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into how the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel can help us choose wisely, align our desires with God’s will, and find spiritual freedom and peace in our everyday lives. Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Discover: 🎁What the Gift of Counsel Really Is: Not just good advice or strong opinions, but allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our conscience and help us make holy, peace-filled decisions. 🤔Discernment Made Simpler: Practical ways to pause and ask, “Does this choice draw me closer to God, or farther away?” — even in the small moments of your day. ⚖️ Motherhood & Right Judgment: How scripture (hello, Matthew 7:1-5!) and self-reflection can help us model patience, humility, and truth for our families. 💪🏻Infusing Wellness with Wisdom: Rejecting noisy, worldly standards about our self-worth, and instead stewarding our health as a reflection of our God-given dignity. ✅Simple, Actionable Steps: Kara breaks down how to invite the Holy Spirit into your daily choices — from quick prayers (“Come, Holy Spirit, guide my choices today!”) to examining your conscience, and seeking wisdom from spiritually mature mentors. The bottom line? The Holy Spirit wants to help you choose well. Let’s be women who don’t follow the world’s way of decision-making, but who seek right judgment, rooted in truth and love.
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Ep. 67: 3 Tools to Help You Discover Who God Created You to Be
06/17/2025
Ep. 67: 3 Tools to Help You Discover Who God Created You to Be
Have you ever found yourself totally overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about who you’re supposed to be? Maybe you catch yourself scrolling Instagram, quietly comparing your energy to yet another “perfect” influencer mom, and suddenly you’re wondering if you’re falling short in your calling? You’re not alone. Seriously — all that noise out there can make it almost impossible to understand who you truly are and what God’s asking of you. But what if you actually had a built-in guide to cut through the chaos and see yourself as God does — enough, loved, and deeply designed on purpose? This week on Nourished to Bloom, we’re doing exactly that with the Gift of Understanding. We’re in week two of our “Summer with the Holy Spirit” series, and let me tell you, this episode is the soul-clarity refresher you’ve been craving. Here’s a taste: ✨ Why the gift of Understanding is KEY to untangling confusion in our noisy world (and why wisdom alone just isn’t enough) 🌱 A beautiful, story-centered way to see your place in God’s history (seriously, the “blank page” analogy will 🤯) 🪞 Practical ways to get to know who you are — including an intro to the FOUR classic temperaments (choleric, sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic) and how these unique “wiring” patterns impact your motherhood, body image, and wellness 🙏 Real-life encouragement to STOP the comparison trap and celebrate your authentic, God-given beauty (because you were never meant to be a carbon copy!) 🔍 Plus: Action steps and resources — like a free temperament quiz & workshop — so you can get curious about your unique personality and start living your purpose with confidence The Holy Spirit’s gift of understanding isn’t just some lofty concept but a practical tool to help you know yourself, embrace your body and soul, and say “yes” to the mission God has uniquely equipped you for. NEXT STEPS: Take the FREE Temperament Quiz from Metanoia Catholic— Check out the FREE Temperament Workshop in the Nourished to Bloom Community. It’s designed to help you embrace your strengths, understand areas for growth, and see your temperament as a beautiful tool for living your mission. Join at . Share this episode with a friend or sister-in-law who’s longing for more peace, clarity, or purpose in her journey. And don’t forget to join us next week for more on our Summer with the Holy Spirit series!
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Ep. 66 From Overthinking to Divine Direction: Everyday Wisdom for Today’s Christian Woman
06/10/2025
Ep. 66 From Overthinking to Divine Direction: Everyday Wisdom for Today’s Christian Woman
Hey friends! Welcome back to Nourished to Bloom. We’re in part two of our “Summer with the Holy Spirit” series, and let me tell you—today’s episode is exactly what your heart needs if you’ve ever wondered how to make everyday decisions through God's eyes, not just your own. Have you ever been overwhelmed making simple choices in the carpool line, standing in your kitchen, staring at your planner, or struggling with a health goal that just feels impossible? You’re not alone. That’s where the Holy Spirit and His gift of wisdom come in! In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to invite wisdom into the ordinary, not just the life-changing moments. Wisdom isn’t reserved for a select few or just for big, dramatic decisions—it’s accessible daily, for all of us, if we just ask! Key Takeaways 🙋🏻♀️Wisdom is for YOU: It's not reserved for saints or people with tons of life experience—God wants to generously give wisdom to anyone who asks. 🧺 Wisdom in the Ordinary: We don’t have to wait for special, churchy moments. The Holy Spirit is ready to pour wisdom into our everyday “mom life”—from meal planning to big family decisions. ⏸️ Pause for God, Not Google: We live in a world of information overload, but what we truly need is transformation. Instead of instantly reaching for answers from our phones, we can ask, “Holy Spirit, what do you think?” Three Practical Areas to Ask for Wisdom: Decision Making: Whether you’re juggling big life choices or “what’s for dinner?”, the Holy Spirit wants to counsel you and give you that “God glasses” clarity. Time Management: Invite God into your daily planning to direct your energy and focus—even if it stretches or challenges you—for His greatest good. Wellness & Health: Stop chasing diet trends and rules; instead, invite wisdom into your health journey. Tune out the world and tune into the Spirit to make nourishing choices rooted in stewardship, gratitude, and respect. Your Weekly Challenge: Before making ANY decision—big or small—ask, “Holy Spirit, what do You want me to see or do here?” Watch as confusion lifts and peace blooms. If you’ve been longing for clarity, purpose, and peace in your everyday—or if you just need a little holy nudge to let go of control—don’t miss this episode. The more we learn to walk in wisdom, the more our hearts change… and that’s how we truly bloom. 🌸 Beauty held as a seed, beauty shared as the flower. It’s your time to bloom! Share This Episode: Know a friend who needs a little more wisdom (don’t we all)? Send this episode their way and invite them to join our “Summer with the Holy Spirit” journey!
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