The Catholic Coaching Podcast
Erin and Matt Ingold
When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.
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May 20, 2021 • 46min
43. The Perfection Problem
They tackle why starting habits like journaling feels impossible and how perfectionist thinking sabotages progress. They unpack all-or-nothing patterns, fear-driven resistance, and psychological reactance to rules. They contrast unhealthy perfectionism with divine perfection and talk about humility, repentance, and using mercy to turn weaknesses into growth.
May 13, 2021 • 46min
42. Discerning with Desire
They challenge the idea that desires are inherently bad and explain how desires can point toward love. Philosophical and theological ideas about desire, goodness, and formation are explored. Practical practices for clarifying and testing desires are offered, including probing motives, visualizing outcomes, and bringing inclinations to God. Scriptural and saintly examples show how to align appetites with the true good.
May 6, 2021 • 44min
41. Emotional Adulting
They unpack emotional adulthood vs emotional childhood and why taking responsibility for feelings matters. They explore how victim thinking can slip into manipulation and how forgiveness or repentance frees you. They map thoughts-to-feelings, show parenting tweaks to avoid handing emotions away, and give concrete steps to stop blame and pursue interior freedom.
Apr 29, 2021 • 46min
40. The One Thing Holding You Back
They tackle why so many people know what to do but fail to act, reframing discipline from punishment to instruction. They explore how emotions, thoughts, desire, and healing interact with disciplined growth. Practical prompts and stories aim to awaken longings, clarify mission, and show how commitment and community accelerate change.
Apr 22, 2021 • 46min
39. Launching The Academy!
They unveil a new Catholic coaching academy built to help people live their God-given purpose. They explore formation, the Purgative Way, and how coaching differs from therapy. Monthly focuses include emotions, habits, spiritual warfare, and scripture-based transformation. They describe group coaching, workshops, Lectio Divina, and building a generative faith community.
Apr 15, 2021 • 31min
38. People Pleasers Anonymous
A lively look at people pleasing: what it is, why it feels rewarding, and how fear and desire for affirmation drive it. They contrast free, loving sacrifice with compulsive yeses and explore how pleasing damages relationships and breeds resentment. Practical prompts include slowing down, journaling patterns, discerning God’s will, and aiming for wholehearted, sustainable commitments.
Apr 8, 2021 • 41min
37. How to Pick a Fight
They unpack why people create petty battles when they lack a clear vocation. They explore boredom, misplaced fix-it attitudes, and how family duties should shape where we fight. They talk about discovering a unique, God-given mission, turning curiosity into kingdom work, and choosing focused, virtuous action over invented skirmishes.
Apr 1, 2021 • 41min
36. Be Happy With Your Boundaries
They explore emotional boundaries as invisible property lines that protect dignity and honesty. They debunk the myth that boundaries are mean and show how they foster authentic relationships. Practical tips include a three-step boundary practice, enforcing consequences, and using journaling to refine limits. They also discuss handling unavoidable relationships with charity and interior work first.
Mar 25, 2021 • 37min
35. What Happens on Day 41?
A conversation about what happens after intense Lenten practices like Exodus 90 and whether freedom or attachment remains. They explore keeping select disciplines after a fast and how mindset shapes lasting change. Personal stories about giving up alcohol illustrate preparation, mortification, and imagining healthier habits. Guidance on approaching post-Lent celebrations with moderation and presence.
Mar 18, 2021 • 42min
34. Can Self Development Be Catholic?
They debate whether modern self-development can be practiced within Catholic tradition. They point out New Age pitfalls and how to discern helpful tools. They explain grace cooperating with natural discipline and reclaiming useful coaching practices for faith. They describe practical habits like journaling and mindset stewardship that open people toward growth in virtue.
