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 Thriving in the Space Between podcast that will make you rethink how you're spending your attention, your money, and your moments.
In this episode, we cover:
- What a near-death experience after childbirth taught Marie about living on autopilot and the wake-up call that changed everything
- Why distraction isn't just a technology problem; it quietly shows up in your finances, your relationships, and your prayer life too
- The "roadblock" strategy that breaks autopilot habits without relying on willpower alone even when you're exhausted and overwhelmed
- 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
- The deeply painful regret of missing her last chance to see her grandfather and what it taught her about letting her yes mean yes
- 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
- Why silence feels deafening and why that discomfort is actually pointing you toward something important
- The simple phone habits Marie put in place that finally helped her stop mindless scrolling for good
- Why women in the "in-between" seasons of life are especially susceptible to distraction and how to thrive right where you are
- 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
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