A quick explanation on Danielle's absence this week from her daughter, Gabby. Please pray for Danielle's healing and recovery, as she still is in the hospital in NYC. Updates later this week will be available at daniellebean.substack.com.

The Unique Joys of Reading Aloud (with Sarah Mackenzie)

10 days ago 46m 7s

In this conversation, Sarah Mackenzie discusses the life and work of Barbara Cooney, a renowned author and illustrator of children's books. Sarah shares her fascination with Barbara's illustration style and her discovery of Barbara's life as a

How to Teach Kids Virtue (with Maria Marianayagam)

17 days ago 39m 21s

In this episode, Danielle Bean talks to Maria Marianyagam, a children's book author, about teaching kids virtue. Maria shares her journey of becoming a children's book author and the importance of starting to teach virtues at a young age. They

Easy Ways to Practice Mercy

24 days ago 46m 4s

Do you know that next Sunday we will observe Divine Mercy Sunday? This time of year is a wonderful opportunity to focus on Jesus’ gift of Divine Mercy. A great way to celebrate Easter for all 50 days is to plan to practice the Corporal Works of

5 Things to Inspire Your Holy Week

Mar 26th, 2024 43m 12s

In this episode, Danielle Bean shares five things to inspire your Holy Week. She encourages listeners to add more quiet to their lives, make Holy Week different, engage in interactive prayer experiences, consider Holy Week creative projects, ta

How to Handle Family Drama

Mar 19th, 2024 39m 21s

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses how to handle family drama. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, thinking ahead and planning ahead, picking your battles, and setting boundaries. She also shares listener feed

Building trust and Changing Hearts (with Erika Ahern)

Mar 12th, 2024 38m 7s

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Erika Ahern from CatholicVote and The Loop. They discuss the importance of engaging in deep conversations about politics and religion, teaching children to navigate these topics, and the mission of The

Don't Give Up! What to Do When You Feel Unmotivated

Mar 5th, 2024 39m 20s

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses what to do when feeling unmotivated. She provides 10 different strategies to consider, including reflecting on the root cause of the lack of motivation, setting small goals, finding inspiration, changing

Less Fear and More Love (with Corda Candles)

Feb 27th, 2024 42m 2s

You know you love candles! How about some free CATHOLIC candles? Michael and Anna Camacho, the husband and wife team behind CORDA Candles, join Danielle Bean on the Girlfriends podcast. They share their journey of starting a faith-based candle

How to Balance Faith, Work, and Motherhood (with Emily Stimpson Chapman)

Feb 20th, 2024 40m 1s

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Emily Stimson Chapman about her work as a writer and her collaboration with Scott Hahn in creating Catholic children's books. Her newest book is The Supper of the Lamb. They discuss the importance of en

Ready, Set, LENT!

Feb 13th, 2024 35m 29s

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the upcoming season of Lent and provides ideas for how to approach it. She encourages listeners to do something more, do something less, and love someone better during Lent. She shares personal stories a

Embrace the Power of Silence with Fr. Basil Nortz

Feb 6th, 2024 38m 6s

Father Basil Nortz, author of Holy Silence, joins the Girlfriends podcast to discuss the importance of silence in a noisy world. He shares the inspiration behind writing his book, Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God, and the

How to Forgive (even terrible things)

Jan 30th, 2024 42m 30s

In this week's episode, Danielle discusses the important topic of forgiveness, even in the face of terrible things. She emphasizes the need for flexibility in our plans and goals, as well as the importance of recognizing our own need for forgiv

Fight Fair in Your Marriage (with Melissa Tablada)

Jan 23rd, 2024 44m 21s

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Tablada about resolving conflict in marriage. They discuss the importance of deep connection, practical guidelines for resolving conflict, the value of dat

How to Have Fun Together as a Family (with Dan Bean)

Jan 16th, 2024 45m 22s

This week we are thrilled to be launching the Dan & Danielle Bean podcast, exclusively available through subscription at daniellebean.com. After more than 7 years of podcasting on her own with Girlfriends, Danielle is overjoyed to be working on

Find the Healing You Need (with Dr. Bob Schuchts)

Jan 9th, 2024 37m 48s

Danielle Bean chats with Dr. Bob Schuchts, the bestselling author of Be Healed and the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida.Danielle and Dr. Schuchts discuss every person's need for healing, some ways that we somet

The Only New Year Resolution You Need to Make in 2024

Jan 2nd, 2024 45m

Did you make any resolutions this year? In case you need a little inspiration and encouragement, Danielle shares her idea for the ONLY resolution you need to make.If you do nothing else this year, consider working on this--letting God love you.

5 Things to Give Up in the New Year [Throwback]

Dec 26th, 2023 41m 59s

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are taking a break and using this opportunity to revisit this popular episode where Danielle shares 5 innovative ideas for things to give up in the new year. 1. Undisciplined phone useAre you constantly ch

Christmas-Proof Your Marriage

Dec 19th, 2023 33m 33s

“Your marriage is the foundation on which your entire family life is built. Anytime you've got extra pressure in your outside lives, it can really add to the pressure that you experience in your relationship.”In the weeks that lead up to Christ

6 Ways to Nurture Your Kids’ Faith in Advent

Dec 12th, 2023 33m 48s

“Give your kids the gift of Scripture that's going to be imprinted on their hearts forever. Put it into their hearts and minds. Make that what's filling their little hearts during this season of Advent.”Here we are, in the thick of Advent! Are

Celebrating 400 Episodes With Your Questions

Dec 5th, 2023 42m 27s

Snippet From the Show “I do this podcast for you, so it makes sense that I would answer your questions to celebrate the 400th episode. I’m so grateful you’re here. ” Crazy, but true! This is the 400th episode of the Girlfriends podcast and to m

Find Joy in Advent

Nov 28th, 2023 37m 38s

Snippet From the Show “The holiday season can be a hard time for many people. If you are grieving or struggling, it can be hard to feel pressured to be joyful.” Ready or not, Advent is here! Are you looking forward to this crazy-busy season, o

What is Love? (with Anne Marie Bollman)

Nov 21st, 2023 33m 13s

Snippet From the Show “I think that the question of love is something really pressing today and the hearts and minds of everyone, especially of young people.” – Anne Marie Bollman Today’s special guest is Anne Marie Bollman, a senior at the Un

7 Ways to Save Money This Month

Nov 14th, 2023 37m 21s

Snippet From the Show “When it comes to our spending habits, sometimes the most important thing we need is information.” Whether it’s because of inflation or your growing family, as we look ahead to Thanksgiving and Christmas, many of us are f

Teaching Girls to Love Themselves (with Grace Emily Stark)

Nov 7th, 2023 45m 26s

Snippet From the Show “We have resources to help moms identify how they feel about themselves and to get in their right mind and hearts over it, and then we give them all the materials in a step by step way.” –Grace Emily Stark There is so muc