podcasts Archives – Not Strictly Spiritual

Lent podcast: New ways to approach old traditions

Mary — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:50:37 +0000

As we prepare to begin our Lenten journey, join me for a conversation about ways we can expand our experience of the traditional pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Let’s reflect on what those look like for us in our world today and how we might create intentional community to serve as a support.

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New podcast: Out with the Old, in with the Unknown

Mary — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:52:19 +0000

As we cross the threshold of a new year, can we embrace what’s ahead — with all its messiness and challenge — and offer ourselves and our world compassion and kindness rather than make one more meaningless resolution to “fix” what we think is wrong with us?

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New podcast episode: Feel the fear and do it anyway

Mary — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:07:20 +0000

Fear seems to be ever-present in our world these days, but we don’t have to live there. When we move forward in the face of fear, we discover unexpected gifts and growth.

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Heart Health: Trust Your Gut (podcast)

Mary — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:00:35 +0000

In honor of Heart Health Month, I’m sharing my own heart health scare as a cautionary tale. I am so grateful I am here to tell my story. Trust your intuition and your gut. Listen to your heart — literally and figuratively! (18-minute listen)

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Life in my 60s: Redefining ‘Strong’ (Podcast)

Mary — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:54:22 +0000

Hitting the last third of life can be a shock to the system, but, if we’re open and willing to bend with the changes rather than push back against them, we’ll find we are stronger than ever, even if we can no longer do a headstand. (And yes, I do discuss yoga in this episode as well.)

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Does doubt have a place in a life of faith?

Mary — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:12:29 +0000

I think we imagine that if we are truly faithful, we will never have doubts about our faith, but that’s not the case. Not only is it normal to have doubts, it can be essential to our spiritual growth. If you don’t believe me, you’ll hear quotes from Pope Francis to back me up. Doubts and questions can contribute to a deepening and ever-expanding understanding of this amazing spiritual journey. Join me for the conversation over on the latest Life Lines podcast at the link below. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes.

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New podcast: Bravery and fear, two sides of the same coin

Mary — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 23:32:41 +0000

So often we think being brave means being fearless. Not so. Bravery and courage happen in the face of fear, not in the absence of it. What would you do if you did not let fear stop you? Tune into the new episode of the Life Lines podcast, and let’s break it down. And don’t forget to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. It’s available on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms.

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New podcast: The Head & the Heart (Lent, Week 1)

Mary — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:30:10 +0000

As we begin the first full week of Lent, I wanted to spend a few minutes talking about this 40-day journey and how we might best approach the challenge. Join me for a conversation about prayer, sacrifice, and packing light. Give it a listen at the link below. And don’t forget to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. It’s available on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms.

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New podcast: Life in My 60s – Silence and the True Self

Mary — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:41:31 +0000

As I begin Life in My 60s, I wanted to spend some time talking about the journey and the joy that comes with it. Join me for conversation about aging and the path to real transformation, wisdom, and freedom. Spoiler alert: It requires silence. Give it a listen at the link below. And don’t forget to subscribe to my podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. It’s available on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms.

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Is happiness a choice? Let’s talk about mental health

Mary — Mon, 09 May 2022 20:25:55 +0000

My latest Life Lines column, From Darkness into Light, has brought in a flurry of emails and comments from readers. It seems this topic really struck a chord. People have been thanking me for being willing to talk about depression, mental health, and especially about medication as it relates to the two. I’m grateful the column was helpful and I’m so glad people are reaching out, but I find it sad and frustrating that the topic of mental health still has such a stigma attached to it. Mental health is health. You don’t just snap out of depression any more than you snap out of diabetes. In the newest episode of the Life Lines podcast, I dive deeper into this topic and talk about the tools that have helped me move from a place of regular darkness to a place of mostly light. This one is a little longer, coming in at 20 minutes, so get some coffee or tea and settle in. Thanks for joining me!

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