The Catholic Coaching Podcast
When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.
Episodes
319 episodes
69. Toxic Marriage Manuals
Do you experience discord with your spouse? It could be due to your hidden expectations of them.In this episode, we share the conversation we had on the “Journey to Marriage” podcast about marriage manuals: those unspoken rules or expect...
68. What You Can Gain in Just 30 Days
We can’t wait to share some amazing stories with you in this episode! Join us as we talk to Metanoia Catholic Academy members about the 30-day goal challenge they recently completed.They explain how they did it, what they learned, and th...
67. How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Relationships
Catholics believe that every person is created for relationships. Yet we tend to make things complicated by how we relate to people.In this episode, we discuss the four “attachment styles” based on attachment theory. We explain what they...
66. Interview with Leah Darrow!
In this episode, we are joined by Leah Darrow, a former model-turned-Catholic speaker and coach! She has a passion for personal development and for her faith.Listen as she shares a ton of insights from her experience coaching women, incl...
65. Halfway Through the Goal Challenge!
You can achieve a goal in 30 days. Yes, really. That’s what we’ve been doing this month alongside the folks in the Metanoia Catholic Academy.Of course, you need to renew your commitment on a daily basis as you face mental resistance. As ...
64. The Power of "Yes"
Stop and think about the power of the word “Yes.”The word “Yes'' can end a war. It can kick off a new and exciting phase in life. It can create a saint! When you say “Yes” to God’s invitations to you, you can expect an abundant life. In ...
63. Decide Faster!
We coach a lot of people who have trouble making decisions. Here’s what we’ve noticed: People get bogged down by weighing the morality of their options.But not every decision carries a moral weight. Sometimes you’re not choosing between ...
62. The Five Levels of Awareness
If you want to be happy, you need self-awareness. The saints talk about this a lot and with good reason! Growing in virtue and holiness requires you to be aware of the way you think and act.In this episode, we introduce you to a system w...
61. The Problem With Burning The Boats
“Burn the boats” is a common phrase in the coaching world. It comes from the story of conquistador Hernán Cortés burning his ships in order to prevent his men from abandoning their quest to conquer Mexico. The idea is that once you make a decis...
60. Why Become A Catholic Life Coach?
Do you like what you learn from this podcast? Perhaps you’ve thought about becoming a Catholic life coach yourself. Now you can!Get professionally trained to be a Catholic life coach in four months with our Purgative Way Coaching Program...
59. Get Going! Gently Moving Into Action
Do you struggle to make decisions and actively pursue your goals? It’s common for people to think they’re being active, but they’re really stuck in a mode of perpetual discernment or researching information. In this episode, we talk...
58. Where To Find Your Meaning
We live in a world where people are quick to say that certain events (and even life itself) are meaningless. But Viktor Frankl, the famous psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor believed every human has the capacity to find meaning in life.
57. Navigating Loneliness w/ Dr. Kevin Vost
We’re excited to host Catholic author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Vost on our podcast! In this episode, he walks us through his book “The Catholic Guide to Loneliness.” The phenomenon of loneliness is spreading worldwide — researchers have been ...
56. What to do with disappointment
Have you ever been disappointed or let the fear of disappointment keep you from taking action? We know how that feels. This episode was inspired by a disappointment I experienced.By getting honest about the good, the bad, and the ugly, w...
55. Fearless Goal-Setting, Part 2
We got a lot of positive feedback from our last episode about fearless goal-setting, so we’re going to dive deeper into that topic!Now we’ll look specifically at the passion of FEAR and answer these questions:- Why does fear show ...
54. Fearless Goal-Setting
When you set a worthy goal for yourself, you’re going to experience fear. But there’s no need to worry. As we say about fear, “It’s always in the car, but that doesn’t mean you let it drive.”St. Thomas Aquinas identified five kinds of fe...
53. How to identify indulgent emotions
At Metanoia Catholic, we’re big on helping people feel their emotions—but not all of them.Some emotions lead us to virtue, but indulgent emotions can lead us to vice. Let’s face it, though: We all have our go-to indulgent emotions. Do an...
52. What is Buffering?
Every one of us has a way we try to avoid or change an emotion we don’t want to feel. This is called buffering. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work.Buffering is a barrier to an authentic life and true intimacy with other people. In this episo...
51. How to Spot Brainwashing w/ Steven Rummelsburg
Nobody wants to be brainwashed. As we go about our normal everyday lives, we like to think we’re invulnerable to it. But the truth is, we all have the potential to be brainwashed.In this episode we’re joined by Steven Rummelsburg, writer...
50. The Lies We Wish Were True
Have you ever heard of cognitive distortion? Basically, it means you believe a lie is actually true. You might not realize how often you do that.In this episode, we’ll show you examples of how you can cling to an inaccurate view of reali...
49. Positive Thinking, Negative Results
Wouldn’t it be great if we could just think positive thoughts and make all our problems go away?Now don’t get us wrong: You are called to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy (see Philippians 4:8). But that doesn’t mean you’...
48. Hearing God's Word for You
In Scripture, God literally reveals His mind to us. His words are the most perfect words for your life.So how do you listen to God’s word for you? By doing Lectio Divina. If you just cringed and thought, “That’s too hard,” don’t worry! W...
47. Getting Serious About Goals
We hear a lot of questions about goal-setting. Should you change your goals daily? Should you just focus on one main goal? And how can you tell if you’re setting good goals anyway?In this episode, we’ll share what we’ve learned abo...
46. What Character Are You Playing In Your Story?
Who doesn’t love a good story? Good stories do more than entertain us. They tell us things about ourselves.Have you ever looked at your own life as a story? When you do, you’ll start to wonder what kind of character you are. In this epis...