The Secret to Feeling God's Presence When You're Overwhelmed, Distracted, and Just Getting By

<p>What if the distractions pulling you away from your life aren't just bad habits but symptoms of something deeper? In this mic swap episode, Marie Hanson shares a raw, vulnerable conversation from the <em>Thriving in the Space Between</em> podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>- What a near-death experience after childbirth taught Marie about living on autopilot and the wake-up call that changed everything</p><p>- Why distraction isn't just a technology problem; it quietly shows up in your finances, your relationships, and your prayer life too</p><p>- The "roadblock" strategy that breaks autopilot habits without relying on willpower alone even when you're exhausted and overwhelmed</p><p>- How Marie and her husband paid off debt scorched-earth style with a newborn and toddler at home and the exact systems they still use today</p><p>- The deeply painful regret of missing her last chance to see her grandfather and what it taught her about letting her yes mean yes</p><p>- What true presence actually means from a Catholic perspective: being so attuned to God that you can hear His voice even in your most chaotic days</p><p>- Why silence feels deafening and why that discomfort is actually pointing you toward something important</p><p>- The simple phone habits Marie put in place that finally helped her stop mindless scrolling for good</p><p>- Why women in the "in-between" seasons of life are especially susceptible to distraction and how to thrive right where you are</p><p>- How going to Adoration regularly transformed Marie's interior life and gave her the courage to say yes to what God was calling her to</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with the Thriving in the Space Between Podcast:</strong></p><p>Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xTorQrSlbq7gJUbdI8B97?si=65ab5b1f07b94300</p><p>Newsletter: https://theintentionalsingle.myflodesk.com/tis-waitlist</p><p>Website: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Catholic Woman Podcast:</strong></p><p>Presence Texts: https://catholicwoman.co/presenceNewsletter/</p><p>Show Notifications: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter</p><p>Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman</p><p>Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/</p><p>Website: https://catholicwoman.co</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/@thecatholicwomanpodcast</p><p>YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Thank you to our show sponsors!</strong></p><p>North Idaho Tallow — northidahotallow.com | Code: MARIE10 for 10% off</p><p>Party Like a Saint — https://partylikeasaint.com</p><p>Happy Nest Home Goods — https://happynesthomegoods.com | Code: CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off</p><p><br /></p><p>If this episode blessed you, please rate, review, and subscribe...it's one of the simplest ways to help more Catholic women find encouragement and truth.<br /></p><p>EPISODE KEYWORDS (SEO):<br />Breaking the distraction cycle<br />Practicing the presence of God<br />Catholic women and technology<br />Living on autopilot Catholic<br />Catholic financial freedom<br />Presence of God in daily life<br />Catholic mindfulness<br />Distraction and emotional wounds<br />Catholic women podcast<br />Hearing God's voice in everyday life<br />Catholic discernment single women<br />Catholic wife and mother podcast<br />Autopilot habits Catholic faith<br />Spiritual presence Catholic women<br />Thriving in waiting seasons Catholic</p>