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Okay—be honest. Have you ever said yes… and then immediately regretted it?
Now you’re stuck, overwhelmed, and replaying the whole thing in your head: What are they going to think if I back out? What if I don’t show up and do it well?

In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Stefaniak, a licensed Catholic therapist, coach, and convert (and the founder of Rooted Soul, Grounded Mind). We talk about what’s actually underneath people-pleasing—why “being nice” can quietly turn into losing yourself—and how to start practicing the kind of pause that leads to real discernment.

We also unpack emotions (without making them the boss of you): what they’re trying to tell you, how to name what you’re actually feeling, and how to stop the rumination when you’re convinced everyone is judging you.

You’ll walk away with:

• a simple way to pause before you auto-yes (and what to say instead)
• why the fear under people-pleasing is often fear of rejection (and what to do with that)
• how to use emotions as information—without letting them run your decisions
• a practical tool to stop the “they think I’m annoying / irresponsible / not enough” replay

Samantha also shares details about the Holy “No” Summit (Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026), a free virtual event to help Catholic women stop people-pleasing and start saying yes to God and their real responsibilities.

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Have you ever been in a season where everything looks fine on the outside—but inside you’re exhausted, unraveling, and quietly wondering how much longer you can hold it together?

In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I’m joined by Steven M. Bell, a Catholic convert, husband, and father, who shares his story of hidden addiction, control, and the slow unraveling that happens when we rely on performance instead of honesty. What makes this conversation so powerful isn’t shock value—it’s how familiar it feels.

Steven’s story opens a larger conversation about what happens when we cope instead of heal, when we function instead of surrender, and when we assume God must be tired of hearing the same struggle again.

This episode is for anyone who has ever:

• kept going because you can, even though something inside you knows it isn’t sustainable
• tried to manage pain quietly so no one else has to deal with it
• believed that if you were stronger, holier, or more disciplined, things wouldn’t be this hard
• wondered if God’s mercy really applies here—again

You’ll walk away with:

• language for struggles that stay hidden because you’re still functioning
• clarity on why trying harder doesn’t bring the freedom we’re actually longing for
• insight into how control and coping can slowly replace trust
• reassurance that God’s mercy does not shame you or grow impatient
• encouragement to pray honestly—even when your words are messy or unfinished

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve gone too far, prayed about the same thing too many times, or should be “past this by now,” this conversation is for you.

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• http://www.stevenmbellmusic.com/
• Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption, One Hard Truth at a Time - Purchase HERE

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Many faithful Catholic women know the right answers when it comes to identity—we can say “I’m a beloved daughter of God”—but living from that truth is another story.

In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with therapeutic counselor and trauma specialist Sarah McKenzie for a rich, grounded conversation about identity, healing, and purpose. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from who they are beneath their roles, how early wounds and lived experiences shape the way we receive love, and why healing is often less about “doing more” and more about learning how to receive.

This conversation gently weaves together Catholic theology, psychology, prayer, and real-life experience to help you:

• See why knowing the right answers about identity doesn’t always translate into living with peace
• Notice how past wounds and unspoken beliefs quietly shape your reactions, choices, and relationships
• Understand why healing unfolds over time—and why that doesn’t mean you’re stuck or doing it wrong
• Shift out of constant “doing mode” and into a steadier way of relating to God
• Begin asking “What am I here for?” without turning it into another problem to solve

This conversation explores how identity, healing, and daily choices are connected — especially for women who carry a lot and don’t have the luxury of checking out.

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• https://www.mountainviewtherapy.ca/

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