Dr. John R. Wood, a mobile eye doctor and author, shares his new imaginative children's book series, where the seven deadly sins are portrayed as dragons to slay and conquer. He zooms in on Gluttony for us and explains how it is the most subtle dragon - twisting something good and useful like food and drink into addiction. How do we slay this dragon? In this episode, you will hear stories about Dr. John's life as the young Sir Rolland on his quest for holiness. "They are stories created by a fam...
Nov 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 106
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you concerned about how you will feast on this day? Remember, the very word 'Eucharist' means Thanksgiving . Whatever your plans are this year, try to begin your day with Mass. “Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 14:15) Will you come and dine in the Kingdom of God with Jesus to begin your holiday? If you are interested in the recipes mentioned in this episode, you can download Beth's Holiday Guide from the link below, and g...
Nov 21, 2024•17 min•Ep. 105
Beth talks about setting 'impossible goals' with divine assistance to achieve lasting weight loss and spiritual breakthroughs, even through the holiday season. Through the metaphor of a " backpack of resilience ," filled with spiritual tools, Beth shares personal stories of overcoming challenges and emphasizes the importance of embracing short-term discomfort for long-term success. Beth inspires us to pray and shift our mindset to break free from old patterns and achieve miraculous transformatio...
Nov 14, 2024•17 min•Ep. 104
We welcome Monica Elias, a Catholic mindset coach from Australia, to explore choosing greatness over comfort, and the benefits of spiritual fasting for weight loss. Monica shares her experience navigating life as a mother of four and a time coach, focusing on personal growth and overcoming food challenges. We discuss the virtues of Magnanimity and Pusillanimity, and how these guide our journey toward spiritual and physical health. Whether you're embarking on a weight loss journey or are curious ...
Nov 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 103
As Halloween beckons with its sweet temptations, Beth shares how to maintain a prayerful mindset while managing our candy choices. Dive into insights on the varying impacts of candies on insulin and learn how even on treat-filled holidays, better choices can be made. Beth provides practical tips from her own journey and helps you discover how prayer can lower insulin levels, fostering health and spiritual growth. Let's journey together to delay, pray, and thrive. Help Beth reach her goal of brin...
Oct 31, 2024•17 min•Ep. 102
Ryan Moreau, the founder of Essentialist Press, is here to chat about spiritual growth and the transformative power of perseverance in prayer. We discuss insights from David Torkington's " Passport to Perfection ," focusing on cultivating a deeper relationship with God. Inspired by saints like St. Teresa of Avila, Ryan shares his journey in spiritual life and the importance of surrendering to God's will. Discover practical ways to incorporate mystical teachings into daily life and maintain faith...
Oct 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 101
Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of the Delay & Pray podcast!! Today, we explore the life-changing journey of spiritual fasting with our special guests: Nikki, Jackie, Jenay, and Stefanie. Together, they've lost over 100 pounds, transforming not just their bodies, but their relationships and faith. If you read the Delay and Pray book, their names will sound familiar. Hear their insights into overcoming challenges with courage and commitment and be inspired by their stories of health, fait...
Oct 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 100
It can be easy to think and feel like our prayers and spiritual fasting are not working. That we're not losing weight or seeing the miracles exactly like we prayed for. However, the Father is always working and whether we realize it or not, our prayers and spiritual fasting are impacting the lives of the people around us. Today, my wonderful client, Kathy Gonzalez, shares her inspiring journey of giving up sugar, flour, and alcohol, experiencing spiritual and health benefits, and finding a suppo...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 99
In today's episode, we continue our exploration of Holy Angels with a focus on Guardian Angels, whose feast day is October 2nd. Learn how they support us in our spiritual fasting and personal growth. We discuss St. Thomas Aquinas's teachings on the angelic hierarchy, share miraculous personal stories, and offer practical advice on how to invite your guardian angel into your daily life. Through fasting, prayer, and angelic guidance, discover how to deepen your faith and navigate life's challenges...
Oct 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 98
Do you need a little more supernatural help to succeed with spiritual fasting? Well, today on the podcast, we talk about the spiritual guidance of the Holy Angels. In the first part of this 2-part series, we'll look at the powerful intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, exploring his significant roles and how his assistance can transform your spiritual fasting journey. We'll talk about the tradition of St. Michael's Lent, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, and how consecrat...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 97
The saga continues. Beth shares a journey of overcoming a literal thorn in her flesh that led to unexpected lessons in humility and spiritual growth. Join Beth as she recounts her surgery to remove stubborn thorn fragments from her finger, drawing insightful parallels between this physical ordeal and spiritual fasting. Through this experience, she explores themes of trust, reliance on God, and the battle against self-reliance. This episode will inspire you to find holy opportunities in everyday ...
Sep 19, 2024•16 min•Ep. 96
Women can learn a lot about the vocation of motherhood from contemplative nuns. Whether a woman's vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. Both vocations involve a life of sacrifice and humility. Dr. Mary Cuff, author of Mother to Mother , shares how this book came about on today's episode. Her book introduces all moms to contemplative nuns who offer their insight into th...
Sep 12, 2024•34 min•Ep. 95
This is Part 2 of my summer of pilgrimages! In this episode, we continue our pilgrimage journey into Spain and France. What started in Portugal led us to the awe-inspiring Coimbra University, the hallowed Cathedral of Saint James, and the breathtaking Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Through heartfelt experiences and historical revelations, we encountered the profound spirituality and miraculous events surrounding these sacred sites. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to...
Sep 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 94
It was a summer of pilgrimages! It began with an International Marian Shrine Pilgrimage and ended with a national pilgrimage for the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the Pilgrimage of Hope, through Portugal, Spain, and France, our Catholic faith and sense of history were deepened as we studied the apparitions of the Blessed Mother and the footsteps of the Apostles and Saints. We prayed, fasted, and wept at many tombs of great Saints. This is part 1 of a 2-part series, as there i...
Aug 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 93
This episode is a recording of my interview on the Mamas in Spirit Podcast with Lindy Wynne. We talked about my journey from dieting to prayer and fasting and how I discovered the art of Delay and Pray™. Lindy's podcast is a retreat-style podcast and she gets very personal with her questioning so that we can enter into the sacred space of mission where Jesus feeds us with His love. I hope you find it interesting and inspiring so that you, too, can shift from vanity to sanctity - from the diet me...
Aug 22, 2024•42 min•Season 92Ep. 92
Our guest today is Jonathan O'Brien, author of the book ' Called to Compiègne ' - the story of 16 heroic Carmelite Nuns who would not be cowed by the terror of the French Revolution. This conversation explores the historical truth behind the French Revolution, the martyrdom of the Nuns, and the profound relevance of their story in today's world. We uncover the importance of moral courage, fasting, and prayer for freedom, shedding light on the timeless battle between good and evil. Join Beth and ...
Aug 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 91
Today I sit down with an amazing guest who is world famous and I feel like I have known all my life through his music. John Michael Talbot is a Catholic author, musician, and the founder of Brothers and Sisters of Charity. His new book and album, Late Have I Loved You are magnificent pieces of art. In this conversation, you will not only hear his story but also my story of how he so beautifully held me up with his music during a very difficult time in my life. In this era of doing, doing, doing,...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 90
This episode is going to be a little different as we just experienced the opening ceremony of the Olympics in France last weekend, where some of the opening scenes were outright immoral, confusing, and mocked the Catholic faith in several ways. I felt called to create a response on my podcast on this subject because there is such a need for prayer and fasting now for justice and reparation for what happened. We can see the culture sinking deeply into vice – a place that is very immoral and dange...
Aug 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 89
In this episode about Eucharistic Saints and Family Adoration, we discuss the significance of pilgrimages and the Eucharist in the lives of children and adults alike. Beth shares her personal experiences with Eucharistic processions around the world, while our guest, Meredith Hinds, delves into the power of storytelling and engagement in teaching children about Saints and Eucharistic miracles. Together, they discuss the importance of family adoration and the impact of the Eucharist on spiritual ...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 87
I've learned that age is not limiting - it's filled with wisdom and a unique work of its own. It's freeing, actually. My client, Beverly, has taught me a lot about this. If you've ever felt that you are too old to begin learning how to spiritually fast, I'd like to challenge you to consider that it is just a thought and one that is not true. This is an interview with one of my star clients, Dr. Beverly McMillan who has been through the Delay and Pray™ group coaching program and in the Keep Fasti...
Jul 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 86
At The Catholic Fasting Coach, we always fast for freedom over the summer and schedule small fasts over the week of 4th of July in honor of freedom for our country. Don't let that scare you. This is a week of celebration, but moderation in eating and drinking can be practiced over any holiday with joy. There is no wagon when Jesus Christ is involved. The Holy Spirit recently led me to think of the Liberty Bell. It has a crack in it if you recall. We must ring the bell of prayer and fasting to ke...
Jul 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 85
I read a book a long time ago called Think and Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline Leaf . She has an interesting explanation of hunger that I have always considered relevant. Our minds and our gut are integrated acutely - says Dr. Leaf. For example, our feelings such as happiness, joy, pleasure, anger, anxiety, sadness, and bitterness can trigger physical reactions in our digestive systems. Dr. Leaf points to a gut-brain link that proves that biology, neurology, and theology are all integrated wi...
Jun 27, 2024•13 min•Ep. 84
Find Something More through this deeply emotional and uplifting conversation with special guest - speaker, author, and radio host - Kendra Von Esh. Kendra shares her profound journey of overcoming addiction, seeking healing, and coping with the recent sudden loss of her husband. She elaborates on her struggles with addiction, her introduction back to the church, and how embracing God's presence helped her find inner peace. Kendra's story is a testament to the miraculous mercy of God. So, sit bac...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Beth explores the concept of hunger and our relationship with food, exploring the connection between her daily habits, spiritual practices, and moments of struggle. Through a personal account of a thorn lodged in her knuckle, she reflects on how the experience relates to seeking Jesus in all our circumstances. She relates to St. Paul's thorn in the flesh and shares her acronym for dealing with spiritual fasting challenges, offering a unique perspective on overcoming personal str...
Jun 13, 2024•19 min•Ep. 82
Hunger can be physical and emotional. Allowing hunger helps us to recognize waves and layers of hunger in our body. It allows us to connect lovingly to our body and care for it appropriately. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit , so it deserves our attention and care. Nutrition, portion sizes, slowly consuming food, and movement are so important, but sometimes we are just too busy to think about it all. The Hunger Scale helps you eat to enough. I share insights on recognizing and managing ...
Jun 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 81
What are your feelings about art? Does it inspire you? Do you take time to go to art museums, walk through slowly, and gaze at paintings and sculptures of really talented people? Artwork inspires me. I have quite a bit of religious art in my home and am constantly reminded of Christ's presence within me and my home. I will be adding one more piece of art to my dining room - The feet of Jesus, as painted by Joanne Von Zwehl. Wait until you hear the discussion of the inspiration behind these 6 ima...
May 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 80
Father Richard Conlin's book " 9 Days to Corpus Christi " is the first-ever consecration program to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is around the corner, so Fr. Conlin joined me to share insights from his devotion to the Eucharistic Jesus and much more. We discuss his awesome book and how our lives are a continual seeking of Jesus in the Sacraments. His book has stories that will touch your heart and help you fast . I found it so compelling, that I plan to re...
May 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 79
Forming a set of virtuous patterns to adhere to is often just the ticket to a life of freedom where obedience to the more virtuous things is a better choice than taking action from what I am feeling at the moment. This is best done out of obedience and for love of the other. Love of the other is the absolute key here. In part two of this topic, I emphasize the importance of leading with love, obedience over passion, and consecration to Mary, St. Joseph, and the Eucharistic Jesus. I speak about t...
May 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 78
Creating a Rule of Life around Spiritual Fasting is from ancient Catholic Tradition and has been around forever. As humans, we love patterns and were created to strive for good virtuous habits. Do you take the time to really ask yourself: “ How am I going to live my life this week or this day?” If you do, good for you! That’s a win. If not, I can help you because this is where freedom lies. A Rule of Life is very similar with a little virtuous thought thrown in. If used correctly it will shine a...
May 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 77
My book coach, Nika Maples didn't just help me write and publish my first book, but also took my course and group coaching experience, Delay and Pray™, and got phenomenal results! She has lost 50 pounds since starting the Delay and Pray™ program last July. She has an incredible and inspiring story, and I am certain you will relate to her thoughts about sugar and losing weight at her age. Nika is not Catholic, but as a Protestant, she is on fire for God, and we share similar values and love for J...
May 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 76
