In this week’s Catholic Life Coach podcast episode, I speak with the beautiful Dana Nygaard! I can’t wait for you to listen to this one. Dana speaks about the importance of building and nurturing a strong, faith-filled marriage with a focus on growing together spiritually and emotionally.
Dana is passionate about helping others transform their lives through intentional relationships. She combines proven psychotherapy techniques with authentic Catholic spirituality, offering clients and audiences practical solutions that inspire healing, growth, and lasting change.
Who is this episode for?
If you're a Catholic woman seeking to build a stronger, more intentional marriage, or looking to prepare your heart for a future one, this episode is for you. You'll gain invaluable insights and practical tools for nurturing your most important earthly relationship, learning how to grow together with your spouse on the path to heaven.
🎙️ What This Episode Is About:
How to build a strong, intentional Catholic marriage through active nurturing and communication.
Understanding and applying psychological tools (like Gottman's "love map") to deepen marital connection.
The importance of personal growth and self-awareness in improving relationship dynamics.
How to create a safe space for both spouses to be vulnerable and express emotions.
Choosing a life partner wisely and trusting God's plan for your sacred union.
🪞 Reflection Question While You Listen
In what specific ways can I more intentionally "date" and prioritize my spouse (or future spouse) to align our relationship more deeply with God's plan for our mutual journey to heaven?
💡 Biggest Takeaway
The biggest takeaway from this episode is that intentional effort and faith are essential for a marriage to truly thrive and lead you both toward heaven.
🙏 Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of marriage and for reminding me of its sacred purpose. Guide me and my spouse (or my future spouse) to always put You at the center of our relationship. Help us to be more intentional in loving, understanding, and supporting each other, building a home that reflects Your grace. Strengthen us to grow together in faith and virtue, always striving to lead one another closer to You and to our eternal home in heaven. Amen.
What resonated most with you? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
If you’d like to connect with Dana, you can find her here:
📌Her website: https://www.dananygaard.com
📌Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dananygaard_lpc/
With love from Italy,
Karla, Your Catholic Life Coach
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