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Catholic Banter

Jack Regan & Lizzie Wakeling

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A podcast all about Catholic ministry and life, with a slight bias towards youth and young adult ministry. Join Jack Regan and Lizzie Wakeling for polite seasoned banter on a variety of different topics. Get in touch on Twitter/ Facebook @CatholicBants
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Find Your Freedom is all about helping busy moms and dads, who struggle to maintain focus, organization and time for themselves to build a foundational health practice that supports their many roles and responsibilities. Each episode supports the mindset and empowered decision making that makes YOU the rising tide that lifts all ships so you can feel confident prioritizing a commitment to self and learn the various modalities, habits, routines, strategies and mindset re-frames behind true gr ...
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Jack & Lizzie start their new series on the sacraments by looking - quite naturally - at Baptism. What is it? And how does it change us? What does it mean to be baptised people? The book Jack mentioned isn't called 'What's in a name?' at all, but rather The Power of the Name, by Kallistos WareBy Jack Regan & Lizzie Wakeling
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In a rare unplanned episode, Jack and Lizzie discuss vaccine ethics, Catholic humour, ecumenical councils, 'Catholic guilt' and the Primary of Conscience. Note that this episode was recorded before the new Covid rules were announced and Lizzie (poor Lizzie!) was put in to Tier 4. To get in touch we are @CatholicBants on Twitter or Facebook. Here's …
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This week, Jack and Lizzie discuss the latest Encyclical from Pope Francis. Yeah, it's like a really long letter where the Pope teaches us stuff - and this one's really good. It's got a lot to say about the world we live in. So, sit back as Jack and Lizzie talk about Francis, Trump, Biden, Nukes, War, Politics, and - of course - banter! Here's the …
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Today marks the end of Season 1 of the Find Your Freedom Podcast. For all who have tuned in, thank you so much for supporting this endeavor. It's been a true pleasure to bring you weekly inspiration, interviews and insight over the course of this year. I've decided to take a break from recording and focus on the coaching aspects of my business, Hea…
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We're back! Admit it - you've missed us, right? In this first episode of the new season, Jack and Lizzie go through the 'Discover Course' from CCO and talk about the Love of God. Despite the title, the episode isn't actually really about the aforementioned Cory Asbury song, but here is the video Jack refers to.…
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This week marks the second half of our two part sleep series and I brought on some friends of mine to help me distill the most important action steps you can take to optimize your sleep! What you will learn in this episode: How to create an evening routine that will set you up to go to sleep faster and stay asleep including when to stop eating, whe…
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This week's episode is the first part of a 2 part series all about SLEEP!! In today's world, we are bombarded with distractions, obligations, stress and a to-do list a mile long. Add to that a pandemic and one of the most polarizing presidential elections to date and we're all feeling taxed mentally and physically. When overwhelmed and overbooked, …
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This week,I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Jillian Curley of Collective Energies Fitness. Jillian is a sports medicine and neuromyofascial Therapist, SRT certified practitioner and an intuitive Soul Coach supporting clients in their health journey. Jillian came on to talk about how trauma shows up in the body, how it effects our day t…
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This week we're uncovering the subconscious tendency we all have that's making it harder for us to see the good, the opportunity, the possibility....in the face of life's day to day happenings. Scientists call it The Negativity Bias and we'll be diving in to discuss what it is, why it exists, how it shows up and what we can do to balance out the sc…
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As we head into the last 90 days of the Year, it's more important than ever to make sure you are supported, grounded and building upon your foundational strength. It's been a rocky year to say the least and we're being called to show our resilience so we can GROW through what we GO through. In this episode, we talk about the resources available to …
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This week's episode is a compilation of three social media posts I recorded almost 2 years ago. They give my two cents on the reframes and tools we can use to set ourselves up for success amongst the chaos. Who doesn't want that? The Topics: Remaining Strong through Struggle A ritual you can use when you get stuck 7 morning habits/routine to give y…
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This week, I'm diving into one of my favorite books, written by a huge mentor of mine, Kate Northrup. What we cover in this episode: The need for this book! the 4 phases of the physiological cycle and how they align with the lunar cycle, yearly calendar and 24 our clock. Why we should treat sleep like a spiritual practice How to streamline your to-…
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This week we are taking a deep dive into one of my favorite mantras for removing obstacles and breaking down what mantras are, how they can benefit you and the ways you can bring them into your own spiritual practice. 2:00 Episode Overview 4:05 Mantras defined ane why they are worth learning about 7:50 Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha - what does it mean? …
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In today's episode, we're kicking off the school year with some engaging ways to NOT ONLY boost your brain health, but improve and nurture your relationships with friends, family, your partner...there is no limit. Did you know the body has two ways to respond to life?? We can call on our sympathetic nervous system that sends stress signals througho…
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This week I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Karen Aronian, Founder of Aronian Educational Design. Karen, a past NYC school teacher and College Professor, creates learning spaces, programs and staffing for schools, hospitality brands and private clients! I met Karen as a fellow Montessori Parent a few years ago and knew she would be the perfect …
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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Rios, an experienced body worker, intuitive transformational healer and fitness and wellness coach. We sat down to talk all things epigenetics...the study of gene expression that allows us to take more ownership over our wellbeing. Nicole reversed her Cancer diagnosis within 6 months with just a…
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In this week's Episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite spiritual practices....ANGEL CARDS!! Angel cards have supported me through some of the most difficult and uncertain times and have been a daily source of wisdom and inspiration ever since. Join me as I dive into what they are, how they work, what makes a supportive reading and an example of wha…
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Today I am highlighting my favorite takeaways from WOLFPACK by Abby Wambach. Wolfpack is a book encouraging women everywhere to venture off the path, let go of old rules and change the landscape of their lives and the world. As an olympic gold medalist, world record holder and co-captain of the 2015 woman's world cut Team, Abby knows a thing or two…
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Just a quick one to explain that we're on a summer break and we'll be back in September with some great new content. To be honest, that explanationpretty much nails it, but you should probably listen to this very short trailer anyway. I mean, it's only six minutes of your life, it makes us look more popular and, you know... banter! Have a good summ…
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This week I bring you answers to the question: Why is it so important to invest in rest and recovery and how does it relate to high performance? You'll hear from three experts about how investing in rest can benefit YOU as recovery relates to athletics, parenting and mindfulness. Guests on today's episode: Jillian Curley Sports Medicine and Neuromy…
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Your energy is your most precious resource and with a little knowledge and commitment to self, you can cultivate a wellspring of energy to fuel your biggest goals, find patience when you need it and avoid the burnout that often comes after pushing too hard and giving too much of yourself. Follow along with me as I talk with Kristi Britto and Jessic…
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In possibly our most awesome episode yet, we're joined by a brand new priest. Father Tom Kent was ordained on Saturday July 11th, just six days before we recorded. He sat down to speak to us about his journey, his training, what it's like being a priest and whether (as Jack suggested) he looks at bread in a different way now he's got the power to t…
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Did you know that language has the power to re-train your brain to bypass your stress response? Just by changing the words you use to self talk or assess a situation can change the trajectory of your path.... one of a fixed or growth mindset. What you'll learn in today's episode: Meaning of Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Why knowing the differences MATTE…
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More and more studies are showing that human beings have the ability to continue to improve brain function throughout life. Our episode today is here to both highlight how we can foster this improvement and show how, as parents, we can better understand just whats going on in our child's brain from birth to age 25. What you will learn: What the Pre…
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This time, we take a look at some common myths about the Catholic Church that we might hear from our non-Catholic-but-still-Christian friends. Do we worship Mary? Do we think confession is like a carwash? Do we think the bible doesn't matter that much? Do we think there's a scorecard up in Heaven? The answer is clearly NO. Wanna see how we get ther…
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This week I gathered insight from a few of my favorite coaches and online teachers in the health and wellness industry to talk about the idea of imperfect action: what it means to them, how it shows up in their life, results, growth and lessons it's taught them. Join me and Flow Trandu, Solveig Pedersen, Andrea Robinson and Destiny Spurrell for a c…
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This week's episode comes at a time when everything seems to be changing. The world knows more chaos than ever before and it can take a toll on just about every aspect of life. The Find Your Freedom Podcast is here to help you find the awareness and tools to navigate through change. It's here to guide you, inspire you and support you as you ask new…
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This week, Jack and Lizzie talk about sainthood and a few of their favourite saints. These are the guys and girls we talk about: The big ones: St John Paul II St Bernadette St Therese of Lisieux St Michael the Archangel St Philip Howard St John Bosco And the ones we briefly touched on: St Clement of Alexandria St Wilfrid St Augustine St Thomas Aqui…
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In this week's podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach. She has helped thousands of women permanently lose weight, eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness. In her books, online programs and private coaching, Esther teaches her clients how …
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What do Thomas Edison, JK Rowlings, Michael Jordan, Steve jobs and Richard Branson all have in common? They all failed....multiple times...on their path to the success we know them for. Someone once asked...."How did the African Rain Dance have a 100% success rate"? Answer.....Because they danced until it rained! What You'll Learn here: Today, we'r…
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Kicking off this week with the last of our Law of Attraction series....Changing Others vs. Supporting Ourselves. In today's episode, I talk about the common tendency many of us have to want to change the people we interact with on any given day. From wishing your mother wasn't so opinionated or your friend would show up on time to trying to convinc…
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Join Jack and Lizzie as they take apart some commonly held - yet totally untrue - assumptions about the Catholic Church. Did the Church help Hitler? Do we hate the gay community? Is the Church full of abusers? Are we anti-women? I mean, it's not the most laugh-out-loud episode, clearly, but hopefully still worth your while. As ever, get in touch on…
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This week we are discussing how the law of attraction helps us see why what happens to us...or doesn't happen to us...is the universe's way of giving us the experience that support our long term growth! There are so many times in life when we feel like we're missing out, or we wish things worked out differently, where we struggle and suffer and it'…
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This week, The Find Your Freedom podcast brings you a little story all about using the granny shot in basketball to score more points!!! What does this have to do with foundational life skills?? EVERYTHING! You see, the granny shot is more accurate and consistent when throwing free-throws than the standard overhead shot....but no one uses it becaus…
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Jack and Lizzie talk about whether or not we can prove and defend the resurrection. I mean, we can, of course, but it's kinda fun seeing how they get there! They also talk about what it means to have a relationship with the Risen Christ, and a few other random things like escape rooms! As ever, get in touch on Twitter @CatholicBants and if you feel…
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Navigating Change is hard...lets just get that out of the way. There isn't a person on this planet that can rock change without doing some commendable mind management. Today, we're going to talk about the VALUE of evaluating your thoughts, beliefs and actions as they relate to navigating change. The everyday changes that seem to come out of no-wher…
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Today is about awareness....awareness of our thoughts and the thoughts that lead to our beliefs. Did you know the average person has about 50,000 thoughts a day? And only 15% of those, you're aware of. That means the other 85% are automatic, subconscious thoughts happening without you even realizing it. And of those, 70% of them are typically negat…
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This week, we're joined by our first guest, the brilliant Father David King, who gets in on the banter and talks to us about life as a priest in the lockdown, about his journey to faith and, most of all, about evangelisation. How can we reach other people and let them know how amazing this whole Jesus thing is? What is evangelisation really about? …
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That's right, loved ones, you have a relationship with money!! Listen in to learn how the law of attraction principals can teach you about your ability to attract money into your life. Today, I will guide you through 4 paths of awareness and action that set the tone for your energy and thought patterns directly related to abundance (or lack there o…
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Join Jack and Lizzie as they bite off way more than they can chew in an unusually theology-heavy podcast looking at Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. What does it mean to be human? Why do we have bodies? What is sexuality really all about? And how does that link to the Trinity, the Church, the Incarnation, and, well basically everything!? A…
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The Law of Attraction states: We attract to ourselves what we hold inside. Every circumstance, every person, every situation that we attract and experience is based on what is inside us. Your life is a reflection of what you hold inside you and what you hold inside you is always in your control. This is Part 1 of a 4 part series all about how you c…
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Following on from the last episode on Faith & Science, we take a look at some of science's darker accomplishments and how we decide which tools to use, which to use sparingly, and which to keep in the drawer. It's a good one. I mean, I'm biased, but still... We look at things like 'double effect', abortion, nukes, warfare, drones, AI, and a few oth…
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This week, we have the pleasure of hearing from 3 beautiful, bright, inspiring woman who have come on this episode to share their thoughts on how they stay centered in times of overwhelm and uncertainty. In this episode, you'll here from: Donna Elliott, Co-Founder of Now Is Your Time, a mindset and leadership company supporting businesses and indiv…
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Want to know how you can unlock your hidden superpower? That's right. You can program the Reticular Activating System in your brain. This helps you flag people, opportunities, conversations, etc that support the goals, desires and relationships that serve you! Your small cluster of neurons act as the bouncer to your nightclub (aka conscious mind) a…
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Taking a moment to gather thoughts around how we can take a stance of compassion during this time of change and uncertainty. This podcast was inspired by a post I saw on facebook. It gave people permission to have some grace with themselves if they haven't been able to have fun or create opportunities during this time. While I teach growth mindset …
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We're celebrating the fact that we're still in lockdown by asking if faith and science are compatible..? I mean... (spoiler alert...) they are. They totally are. But it's worth having a listen to see how we get there! Also - check out 'Easter Journey 2020' a beautiful set of reflections for young people, which Lizzie is involved in - https://easter…
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That's right, loved ones. A 30 min Yoga Nidra session nurtures your brain as if you took a 3-4 hour nap! Yoga Nidra (also known as yogic sleep) holistically addresses your psychological, neurological and subconscious needs. It's your secret weapon, alright! Listen in for a brief overview (just the first 8 min). Most noteworthy, I talk about the Atm…
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In this - shorter than usual - episode, we reflect on what it means to be a Catholic Christian in this time of Covid-19, Lockdown, and online Mass streaming. We try to look for the positives, try to help you to make sense of it, and offer a few tips for staying connected and looking after yourself and each other. Yes, even amid a global pandemic, t…
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Ever wonder why its so hard to break bad habits and even harder to start new, healthy ones? This week, expand your knowledge! Gain new insights into how creating your own dopamine feedback loop can increase the chances of new, desired habits. We tackle your brain chemistry and human evolution for an interesting look at how our past keeps influencin…
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