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Delay and Pray is a weekly podcast about Spiritual Fasting especially true when it comes to losing weight permanently. Beth Bubik is the The Catholic Fasting Coach and she is an expert on the subject of Spiritual Fasting: Why to do it. How to do it. And, when to do it. It's all about delaying food for a spiritual purpose--especially sugar, flour, and alcohol. She coaches Catholics how to spiritually and physically fast to utilize their weight and food struggles as a gift to explode their own ...
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Ryan Moreau, the founder of Essentialist Press, is here to chat about spiritual growth and the transformative power of perseverance in prayer. We discuss insights from David Torkington's "Passport to Perfection," focusing on cultivating a deeper relationship with God. Inspired by saints like St. Teresa of Avila, Ryan shares his journey in spiritual…
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Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of the Delay & Pray podcast!! Today, we explore the life-changing journey of spiritual fasting with our special guests: Nikki, Jackie, Jenay, and Stefanie. Together, they've lost over 100 pounds, transforming not just their bodies, but their relationships and faith. If you read the Delay and Pray book, their name…
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It can be easy to think and feel like our prayers and spiritual fasting are not working. That we're not losing weight or seeing the miracles exactly like we prayed for. However, the Father is always working and whether we realize it or not, our prayers and spiritual fasting are impacting the lives of the people around us. Today, my wonderful client…
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In today's episode, we continue our exploration of Holy Angels with a focus on Guardian Angels, whose feast day is October 2nd. Learn how they support us in our spiritual fasting and personal growth. We discuss St. Thomas Aquinas's teachings on the angelic hierarchy, share miraculous personal stories, and offer practical advice on how to invite you…
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Do you need a little more supernatural help to succeed with spiritual fasting? Well, today on the podcast, we talk about the spiritual guidance of the Holy Angels. In the first part of this 2-part series, we'll look at the powerful intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, exploring his significant roles and how his assistance can transform your s…
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The saga continues. Beth shares a journey of overcoming a literal thorn in her flesh that led to unexpected lessons in humility and spiritual growth. Join Beth as she recounts her surgery to remove stubborn thorn fragments from her finger, drawing insightful parallels between this physical ordeal and spiritual fasting. Through this experience, she …
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Women can learn a lot about the vocation of motherhood from contemplative nuns. Whether a woman's vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. Both vocations involve a life of sacrifice and humility. Dr. Mary Cuff, author of Mot…
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This is Part 2 of my summer of pilgrimages! In this episode, we continue our pilgrimage journey into Spain and France. What started in Portugal led us to the awe-inspiring Coimbra University, the hallowed Cathedral of Saint James, and the breathtaking Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Through heartfelt experiences and historical revelations, we encoun…
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It was a summer of pilgrimages! It began with an International Marian Shrine Pilgrimage and ended with a national pilgrimage for the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the Pilgrimage of Hope, through Portugal, Spain, and France, our Catholic faith and sense of history were deepened as we studied the apparitions of the Blessed Mother …
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This episode is a recording of my interview on the Mamas in Spirit Podcast with Lindy Wynne. We talked about my journey from dieting to prayer and fasting and how I discovered the art of Delay and Pray™. Lindy's podcast is a retreat-style podcast and she gets very personal with her questioning so that we can enter into the sacred space of mission w…
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Our guest today is Jonathan O'Brien, author of the book 'Called to Compiègne' - the story of 16 heroic Carmelite Nuns who would not be cowed by the terror of the French Revolution. This conversation explores the historical truth behind the French Revolution, the martyrdom of the Nuns, and the profound relevance of their story in today's world. We u…
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Today I sit down with an amazing guest who is world famous and I feel like I have known all my life through his music. John Michael Talbot is a Catholic author, musician, and the founder of Brothers and Sisters of Charity. His new book and album, Late Have I Loved You are magnificent pieces of art. In this conversation, you will not only hear his s…
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This episode is going to be a little different as we just experienced the opening ceremony of the Olympics in France last weekend, where some of the opening scenes were outright immoral, confusing, and mocked the Catholic faith in several ways. I felt called to create a response on my podcast on this subject because there is such a need for prayer …
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In this episode about Eucharistic Saints and Family Adoration, we discuss the significance of pilgrimages and the Eucharist in the lives of children and adults alike. Beth shares her personal experiences with Eucharistic processions around the world, while our guest, Meredith Hinds, delves into the power of storytelling and engagement in teaching c…
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I've learned that age is not limiting - it's filled with wisdom and a unique work of its own. It's freeing, actually. My client, Beverly, has taught me a lot about this. If you've ever felt that you are too old to begin learning how to spiritually fast, I'd like to challenge you to consider that it is just a thought and one that is not true. This i…
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At The Catholic Fasting Coach, we always fast for freedom over the summer and schedule small fasts over the week of 4th of July in honor of freedom for our country. Don't let that scare you. This is a week of celebration, but moderation in eating and drinking can be practiced over any holiday with joy. There is no wagon when Jesus Christ is involve…
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I read a book a long time ago called Think and Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline Leaf. She has an interesting explanation of hunger that I have always considered relevant. Our minds and our gut are integrated acutely - says Dr. Leaf. For example, our feelings such as happiness, joy, pleasure, anger, anxiety, sadness, and bitterness can trigger phy…
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Find Something More through this deeply emotional and uplifting conversation with special guest - speaker, author, and radio host - Kendra Von Esh. Kendra shares her profound journey of overcoming addiction, seeking healing, and coping with the recent sudden loss of her husband. She elaborates on her struggles with addiction, her introduction back …
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In this episode, Beth explores the concept of hunger and our relationship with food, exploring the connection between her daily habits, spiritual practices, and moments of struggle. Through a personal account of a thorn lodged in her knuckle, she reflects on how the experience relates to seeking Jesus in all our circumstances. She relates to St. Pa…
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Hunger can be physical and emotional. Allowing hunger helps us to recognize waves and layers of hunger in our body. It allows us to connect lovingly to our body and care for it appropriately. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, so it deserves our attention and care. Nutrition, portion sizes, slowly consuming food, and movement are so importa…
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What are your feelings about art? Does it inspire you? Do you take time to go to art museums, walk through slowly, and gaze at paintings and sculptures of really talented people? Artwork inspires me. I have quite a bit of religious art in my home and am constantly reminded of Christ's presence within me and my home. I will be adding one more piece …
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Father Richard Conlin's book "9 Days to Corpus Christi" is the first-ever consecration program to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is around the corner, so Fr. Conlin joined me to share insights from his devotion to the Eucharistic Jesus and much more. We discuss his awesome book and how our lives are a continual…
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Forming a set of virtuous patterns to adhere to is often just the ticket to a life of freedom where obedience to the more virtuous things is a better choice than taking action from what I am feeling at the moment. This is best done out of obedience and for love of the other. Love of the other is the absolute key here. In part two of this topic, I e…
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Creating a Rule of Life around Spiritual Fasting is from ancient Catholic Tradition and has been around forever. As humans, we love patterns and were created to strive for good virtuous habits. Do you take the time to really ask yourself: “How am I going to live my life this week or this day?” If you do, good for you! That’s a win. If not, I can he…
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My book coach, Nika Maples didn't just help me write and publish my first book, but also took my course and group coaching experience, Delay and Pray™, and got phenomenal results! She has lost 50 pounds since starting the Delay and Pray™ program last July. She has an incredible and inspiring story, and I am certain you will relate to her thoughts a…
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Friends, my book launched this week! "Delay and Pray™: Permanent Weight Loss through Spiritual Fasting" is available for purchase on Amazon. Publishing a book is not for the faint of heart, and it is a difficult challenge, but I did it, and I cannot believe it! The Blessed Mother called me into this mission a long time ago, and it has taken me so l…
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Theresa Eppich is one of my brilliant clients who is also a peer coach and kindred soul who wrote her book along with me writing my book, and we were able to complete them at the same time - publishing both in the last 2 months. In this episode, we discuss our unique journey of coaching, writing, and achieving spiritual and physical nourishment thr…
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Holy Spirit Knowledge is what my friend and client, Carrie Hansen probably knows best. She is a 2nd-year Encounter Ministries student, has been involved in JPII Healing the Whole Person training, Unbound training, and is a certified Catholic Coach through Metanoia Catholic. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of spiritual fastin…
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Happy Easter! Hallelujah! Lent is over and the Easter season has arrived! This was seriously the busiest, but most joyful Lent for me. I had a perfectly imperfect Lent, filled with a little hunger, making some extra physical space for the Holy Spirit to do His work. And He did it. Be assured of this - even if you didn't do everything perfectly. Per…
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Spiritual Fasting has absolutely changed my life for the better and I want to pass on to you five of the amazing categories of benefits today. Jesus intermittently fasted, Mary fasted, and the Jewish people before Jesus fasted. They had particular fasting days and were perfectly capable of going long periods without food. They ate sparingly, the fo…
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It's time to wrap up our 3-part series with Fr. Logan Parrish on our discussion on the quote from St. Peter Chrysologus, as we unpack the final part of the quote -- Mercy! Prayer knocks, fasting obtains, mercy receives. We pray, and then we add fasting, which increases the power of the prayer, and then we blast that prayer up to heaven by adding me…
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This week, we are back with Fr. Logan Parrish for part 2 of our 3-part series to continue our discussion on the second part of the quote from St. Peter Chrysologus -- Fasting! Prayer knocks, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Fasting with Prayer is a miraculous combination. Fasting without prayer is wasteful in my book. In this episode, Fr. Logan sha…
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I am very excited about the next series of podcasts that I am recording with one of my favorite priests, Fr. Logan Parrish. We are going to discuss this amazing quote: Prayer knocks, fasting obtains, mercy receives. -- St. Peter Chrysologus This will be a three-part series as we divide it into three natural parts -- beginning today with Prayer and …
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Have you read the book The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy? Although I read it a long time ago during my Life Coach Schooling, the Holy Spirit worked through family members and clients on three separate occasions recently to ask me if I'd read it. I took it as an invitation to re-read it and create a comparison to see what t…
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Have you ever considered how fasting prepares our hearts to receive God's grace? And how, by disciplining our bodies, we can weaken sinful tendencies and open ourselves to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit? Through spiritual fasting, I have discovered true hunger - the body and blood of Jesus Christ. I had no idea I was stuffing myself wi…
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Like many Catholics out there, Father Edward Looney has been accompanying me on my spiritual journey since I started Catholic Life Coaching, and I never even met him! This is because I have been listening to his Podcast, The Mystical City of God Podcast in a Year. The podcast recounts the amazing book with the same title: The Mystical City of God. …
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Lent is about caring for others and helping yourself to align with God‘s will, with commitment, courage, and capability - in that order. It’s not fun sometimes, but when you learn to get hungry for the 6 weeks of Lent with the Holy Spirit, and then arrive on Easter morning after you’ve slayed the sugar dragon, and walked with Jesus under the cross …
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Today, I am interviewed by Kylie Hein, a coach that is near and dear to my heart. She is a certified Catholic mindset coach on a mission to bring souls back to Christ through prayer, by combining mindset coaching with the rules of discernment for spiritual growth. In this episode, Kylie recalls a memory of me teaching the group at Metanoia Catholic…
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My favorite scriptures in the Bible are about possibility, and that nothing is impossible with God. Do you make decisions from a place of POSSIBILITY or from a place of lack, doubt and scarcity? The mindset of possibility comes from a mindset of love and abundance, especially beginning with Christ. Today, I want to introduce you to Kelly Shoup. She…
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Have you taken the time to reflect on your blessings and accomplishments of the past year and discern your goals for this year yet? Beth shares her reflections in this episode, from the joy of welcoming new grandbabies to personal accomplishments in her spiritual fasting journey. With a focus on family, faith, and health, she unveils her ambitious …
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In today's episode, we reflect on the transformative power of the Epiphany and the journey of the three wise men. Beth shares the touching story of the humble drummer boy and draws parallels between their gifts and our own actions in the past year and the goals we set for the year ahead. Join us as we explore the significance of the gifts of love, …
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Is 2024 the year you will grow in your relationship with Christ and be open to receiving all the graces and blessings that God wants to shower on you? Is it the year you will lose the extra weight? Today's conversation is with Jackie, one of Beth's star clients. Jackie enrolled in the Delay and Pray™ program in complete poverty of heart and soul - …
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In this final episode of 2023, Beth discusses weight loss and financial abundance. Have you considered your thoughts, feelings, and actions about money? Are they anything like your thoughts, feelings, and actions about your weight? Beth shares the thoughts she used to have about money and her guest, Joann shares a few thoughts she used to have abou…
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In this episode, Beth explores the importance of feeling and understanding our emotions, especially during the high-stress holiday season. She unpacks the Thought Model, emphasizing the link between our thoughts and emotions, and the impact they have on our actions and results. Beth discusses the significance of learning to process negative emotion…
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In today's episode, Beth unpacks the challenges of maintaining weight loss, especially during holidays and special occasions, while emphasizing the role of faith in this journey. What if your weight loss is really about interceding for others and worshiping God at the same time rather than dieting and fitting into size 4 or 6? Drawing from her pers…
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In this episode, we talk about the value of writing down your thoughts daily, especially during busy and challenging times. We explore the power of journaling, coaching, and spiritual fasting for a fulfilling life. The mind drama we have is “a war that is only won on paper” - Byron Katie Listen to this episode to learn how to corral your mind's dra…
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As we enter the new liturgical year, it's time to prepare ourselves for a spiritually fulfilling Advent season. In this episode, Beth shares her insights on embracing the joy of this season, while also emphasizing the importance of spiritual and physical preparation. “I imagine my body as a spacious stable open to the dwelling of the infant King as…
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In today’s episode, Beth shares the history of Thanksgiving and its Catholic roots, including insights about how the feast of Thanksgiving has become a symbol of abundance and religious freedom in America. “Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 14:15) She highlights the significance of the Eucharist in our lives and that we…
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Is it possible to spiritually fast during the holidays? Or, have you secretly decided to resume focusing on your health again in the new year? In this week's episode, a fellow Catholic Coach and teacher, Nikki D'Souza, shares her incredible journey through the Delay and Pray™ group coaching experience. We discuss her sugar cravings, the missing spi…
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Have you ever considered the correlation between a woman's menstrual cycle and the Eat Fast Feast cycle? This week, I have Jane Snyder (aka Mama Jane) back on the podcast, except this time she is interviewing me! One of the questions she asks me is 'How do we feast well, without overindulging?' Mama Jane is a trained NFP Billings Instructor, certif…
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