We are fortunate to live in a time when many of us are told we can achieve our dreams and  shoot for the stars. Women succeeding on the world stage has been a news staple in the media this past summer; from ‘Swiftie fever’ taking the world by storm, to Simone Biles setting thrilling new world records at this year's Olympics - making a magnificent comeback.

In this episode, we dive into the difference between self-development and holiness within the Catholic tradition.

Recently I asked my youngest daughter if she was excited about starting back to school. Like most little children, she lives completely in the present and it took her a moment or two to even consider what it might be like following the routine of a school day again. Eventually she said “it’ll be nice to see my friends again.”

One thing we all love at Hearts+Minds is a good book and so we’re always on the hunt for another read to add to our bookshelf. In this new series on the blog, we’re delighted to share our reading recommendations with you. Whatever your genre of choice, we’ve tried to include something for everyone.

Your body expresses who you are. In today's podcast we discuss why desires are good.

At this time of year, parents across the country are packing up the school bags, prepping lunches, labelling uniforms and sending their little (and big) ones back through the school gates for another academic year.

This is a question we may find ourselves asking frequently. Or indeed, another way of approaching it is - am I an easy person to be around? Because let’s face it, upbeat and optimistic people are easier to be around.

Whether in our personal, professional, or spiritual lives, trust is the foundation of meaningful relationships and self-growth.

I was surprised to read a news article a few weeks ago about supermodel Halima Aden quitting the fashion industry. She was acclaimed for challenging the industry’s norms and was British Vogue’s first hijab-wearing cover model. I was an admirer of Aden’s success and her determination to express herself in a way that she felt was truly herself.

From where should we start reading the gospels, and after all, is there a right way to read the Bible? Join Maire Cassidy and Catherine McMahon in this conversation about the role of Sacred Scripture in our lives.

When I was a child, my grandmother would often ask us  “Are we having FUN yet?”, with the emphasis on fun. 

What does it take to live a happier life? In today’s episode, Dr. Marta Rocchi suggests the answer to this question addresses the very “why” of human existence.

"Is God Worth Getting to Know" is the first episode of a series inspired by listener feedback. In this episode, the Hearts+Minds team reflects on whether we really know Jesus.

Screens are here to stay and while there are huge advantages there are also huge risks for our young people. As a parent, it is increasingly difficult to know where the lines should be drawn, given technology’s undeniable impact on their social connections, sense of identity, education and emotional well-being.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Erika Bachiochi - a distinguished legal scholar, mother, wife, and feminist. Erika shares with us her experience of addiction as a teen, her intellectual search for truth and the healing power of relationships.

At the beginning of the holidays one summer, after a long year, I stumbled across Anna Karenina. All 800 pages. You may have read or heard about it.

In this episode, we will discuss why you should explore hobbies that can help you feel more fulfilled in life, and how to learn to enjoy the process and expect to make mistakes every time you start something new.

How easy is it to parent calmly? If I had a penny for every time I lost the head with my children I would be filthy rich. Parenting is tough!

Feeling overwhelmed is easy in a world that expects you to deliver high performance all the time. In this episode, we will explore why you need to be kind to yourself and how to deal with rejection and the feeling of failure by using them as tools for personal growth.

If there is one thing, we all have in common as human beings and that is the ability to make mistakes, be imperfect, have defects, fall short, commit errors etc. And we all know the feelings that accompany mistakes, failures and imperfection.