In this episode Angela and Maria unpack the healing power of music and the importance of Praise as foundational to the integrated life God intended for us. In fact, the healing power of music is one of St. Hildegard's seven strategies for Optimal Health.

As one of the most prolific composers from the Middle Ages, St. Hildegard held "that beautiful music triggers a primordial memory deep within our souls, recalling the fatherland we lost, and causing us to sigh with lament".

In this conversation, we'll explore how music for St. Hildegard acts as a moral force, guiding the soul back toward harmony with God's Will.

“A Musical performance softens hard hearts, leads in the humor of reconciliation, and summons the Holy Spirit.”

~ St. Hildegard of Bingen

Key Takeaways:

1. The Enemy cannot sing because He has no JOY. Never stop singing!! You are a Praise of God’s Glory, sing through life, sing to Mary and sing to the Saints!
2. Holy Music is now scientifically proven to reduce depression & anxiety, stimulates creativity, increases heart health, reduces fatigue, boosts exercise performance, improves sleep, learning and memory and helps with pain management.

Resources Mentioned:

• To connect with Maria you can find her on IG @mariaspears
• You can also learn about The Intentional Single: How to Thrive in the Space Between on IG: @theintentionalsingle
• To begin to dive into St. Hildegard's music please check out this incredible article, ⁠Adam's Voice Before the Fall: Music According to St. Hildegard⁠.

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Leanne is a certified FEMM fertility awareness instructor and hormone coach trained by the Fiat Institute. As the founder of RoseFem, she is on a mission to restore the heart of womanhood by equipping women with knowledge, community, and natural care that honors the dignity of the female body and God’s design for fertility.

With a background in nutritional science and molecular biology—and experience as a former Division I athlete—Leanne brings together scientific insight and a deep reverence for the unique beauty of the female body and vocation. Through RoseFem, she walks alongside women to help them understand their cycles, support hormonal healing, and embrace a faith-filled approach to health that nurtures both body and soul.

“The union of body and soul is, in some way, particularly close in a woman’s body. She is “incarnated” in her body in a special way.... A contemplation of the female body can yield rich insights into the mission of women.” -Alice von Hildebrand

“Our body is a cenacle, a monstrance: through its crystal the world should see God.” -St. Gianna Molla

Key Takeaways:

What are some of the ways in which we are seeing the effects of disintegration particularly for women today?

• 46.9 million women aged 15–49 use hormonal contraception & 46% of those change their birth control due to dissatisfaction
• Only 30-40% of women are aware of their most fertile days and have an in-depth understanding of how their cycle influences conception
• Conditions like endometriosis and PCOS both affect at least 1 in 10 women, while up to 70% of PCOS cases go undiagnosed
• 1 in 3 births are C-section and since the early 1970s, the likelihood of a mother undergoing a cesarean in the United States has skyrocketed by 500%

Resources Mentioned:

• Leanne’s Free 7-Day Hormone Reset Course
• The RoseFem Newsletter: Re-writing the women’s health narrative
• Follow Leanne on Instagram
• Get in touch with Leanne

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Integrated Wholeness

03:19 The Genesis of RoseFem

08:58 The Impact of Collegiate Athletics on Women's Health

15:36 The Intersection of Faith and Health

20:55 Understanding the Female Cycle

25:12 The Role of Parents in Educating Daughters

32:03 The Need for Body Literacy in Women's Health

33:56 Understanding the Gift of Womanhood

35:39 The Need for Holistic Care in Women's Health

38:52 The Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Fertility

42:44 The Role of Chronic Stress in Women's Health

48:48 Embracing Natural Rhythms for Flourishing

57:41 Community and Interdependence in Women's Health

#FertilityAwareness #WomensHealth #RoseFem #IntegratedWholeness

#womenshealth #stress management #bodyliteracy #women's cycles #hormonalhealth

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In this enlightening conversation, Angela welcomes Dr. John Bergsma, Vice President of Biblical Theology of Mission at the Saint Paul Center, to not only discuss the significance of the Jubilee year, but also explore themes of hope, freedom, and the transformative power of God's love. Dr. Bergsma shares his personal journey from a Calvinist background to embracing the Catholic faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding sacred times and the role of repentance and reconciliation in experiencing true liberation. They also highlight the concept of interior royalty, encourage you to embrace your identity as beloved children of God, and share practical ways to live out of hope in everyday life.

Key Takeaways:

1. Dr. Bergsma emphasizes the importance of the Jubilee year as a time of hope and grace.
2. The concept of sacred time is foundational to understanding the Jubilee.
3. God's vision for humanity includes freedom, family, and fullness.
4. Interior royalty is a key aspect of our identity as children of God.
5. Suffering can be transformed into a sacrifice that brings us closer to God.
6. Repentance and reconciliation are central to experiencing the Jubilee.
7. The Lord's Prayer embodies the spirit of the Jubilee through forgiveness.
8. Many Catholics struggle with a distorted image of God as punitive rather than loving.
9. The Sacraments, indulgences, and pilgrimages are three ways we can live out hope in our lives.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor” by Dr. John Bergsma
• Download the free Jubilee Companion Guide
• IG Handles: @stpaulcenter @emmausroadpublishing and @john.s.bergsma

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. John Bergsma

01:39 Dr. Bergsma's Journey to Jubilee

08:22 Understanding the Jubilee Year

13:28 God's Vision for His Children

17:09 The Concept of Interior Royalty

23:58 The Power of Repentance and Reconciliation

30:34 Healing Through Confession

35:02 Understanding God's Goodness

36:09 The Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva

37:58 Understanding Divine Affiliation and Childhood in God

39:25 The Cross: Love vs. Wrath

42:01 Living Through the Holy Spirit

45:37 Royalty and Dignity in Our Faith

50:46 Embracing the Blessed Mother

53:37 The Jubilee Year: A Call to Freedom

59:28 Practical Steps for Living the Jubilee Year

01:05:38 Pilgrimage: A Journey of Faith

#JubileeYear #SpiritualRenewal #Freedom #CatholicFaith

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Iwona's missionary spirit and zeal for Jesus has taken her around the world. But in less than a decade of being pursued by St. Hildegard, her teachings and writings have transformed Iwona's ministry in the most unexpected ways.

She is a founder, creator, and Director of Stone to Flesh Community and its flagship programs, School of the Heart and FLOW Mentoring and Networking Platform as well as Whole Person Healing - Hildegard initiative. She has been a missionary in Russia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and USA since 1991 and came back to the Catholic Church in 2010. Invited by Bishop David G. O’Connell, her family moved to the Los Angeles area for the purpose of evangelization and lay leaders training. Her family started ministry there in 2017.

In March 2023 she passed an exam in St. Hildegard’s von Bingen Studium Academic Theological Course. She became “First Degree Specialist in the St. Hildegard’s Sciences” issued by the Papal Faculty of Theology in Wroclaw where she studied theology before becoming a full-time missionary and having a family. In 2024 she became a “Second Degree Specialist” and she will finish the third and last year of studies in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

1. In this powerful discussion Angela and Iwona share their passion to equip Catholic leaders with Hildegard's blueprint for sustained Natural and Supernatural fruitfulness for the Kingdom!
2. St Hildegard wrote extensively about the concept of Viriditas: a "greening" life-force or "God's Vitality" inherent in the beauty of creation which continually renews, restores and sustains "wholeness for body, mind and soul".

Resources Mentioned:

Angela and Iwona will be hosting a retreat in Montana October 15-19, 2025. To learn more and register click HERE.

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In this enlightening conversation, Angela Schnieders and Andy Hickman explore the profound themes of integrated wholeness, spirituality, and personal development. They delve into the hēl method, which emphasizes the three pillars of being oneself, being organized, and be God.

As the Founder of the hēl method Andy proposes, “the answer to your overwhelm & burnout isn’t found in productivity – it’s found in anthropology – in rediscovering and reintegrating what it means to be a human. This is, at once, an earthy and divine process that is as natural, simple, and fun as a sail catching wind.”

The discussion highlights the importance of creativity, self-knowledge, and the interconnectedness of practical and spiritual life. Through practical steps and insights, they encourage listeners to embrace their unique identities and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves in relation to God and others. Those that have embarked on the hēl journey have experienced renewed Space to Play, Space to Rest and Space to Explore!

Key Takeaways:

1. Integration is about recognizing the wholeness of our being, not just bringing separate parts together.
2. Organization is a dynamic process, not a static state.
3. Mindset is the story we tell ourselves, which shapes our reality.

Resources Mentioned:

• Please email your written questions and thoughts to Andy Hickman (andy@hel.co)
• Read his essay, the “Be” Spiral
• To begin learning the hēl method, Andy has written a series of letters designed to introduce you to its practical elements…go to www.hel.co and click on the purple button that says “hel your creativity”.

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Angela is joined by Katarzyna Walkowska, daughter of Alfreda Walkowska, studied architecture in London and New York and worked in England, USA and Brazil. She is currently the CEO of the family business Hildegarda LLC and the co-author of “Hildegard Polish Cuisine” and "The Spirit of JMJ World Youth Day" (a book published in six languages).

Katarzyna is also a founding member of the Association of St. Hildegard Center in Poland ® and a Graduate of the St. Hildegard Study in Legnica (4th year). She has a passion for languages, travelling and loves volunteering. On the road and in everyday life - she can’t imagine a day without St. Hildegard’s products.

Her mother, ⁠Dr. Alfreda Walkowska⁠, learnt about St. Hildegard in 1992 and since then has been spreading knowledge about St. Hildegard of Bingen. Alfreda - Doctor of Theology, precursor of theology of medicine, expert in the achievements of St. Hildegard, Director of the ⁠"Study of St. Hildegard of Bingen”⁠.

The founder of the first Polish Centre of St. Hildegard with its main office in Legnica. Editor-in-chief of the quarterly "Hildegarda”. Author of numerous publications; publisher, translator; founder and president of the first Polish Association of St. Hildegard in Poland. Associated with the Benedictine Institute of Culture in Tyniec, Poland since 2007 as initiator and leader of workshops and retreats with fasting according to St. Hildegard. Winner of the 2023 Special Phoenix Award.

Author of the book ⁠"Return to harmony”⁠ (now also available in English), which was the first Polish presentation of the health program according to St. Hildegard, began a wave of great interest in Poland about the Saint from the Rhine. The wisdom of St. Hildegard has been at the heart of their family culture since. Dr. Alfreda's miraculous healing in 1992! You do not want to miss this episode!

Key Takeaways:

1. Learn from Katarzyna (Kasia) who has been living a lifestyle based upon St. Hildegard's Seven Principles for Optimal Health for the majority of her life.
2. Hear how her mother’s was miraculously healed by applying St. Hildegard’s practical diet and lifestyle principles.
3. Return to Harmony is a wonderful practical guide to incorporating even just one or two of St. Hildegard’s practical strategies into your daily life today.

Resources Mentioned:

• The English Version of Return to Harmony is now available.

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If you are looking to eliminate unhealthy competition and comparison from your life, this message is for you!

Few people can provide such a personal commentary on St. Hildegard of Bingen with wit and wisdom as ⁠Emily Stimpson Chapman⁠.

Over the past two decades, Emily's significant contribution to the Church through her speaking and writing include her masterful commentary on the Doctors of the Church with particular emphasis on St. Hildegard in the ⁠ENDOW⁠ Study, Discovering the Doctors.

This brilliant synthesis of Emily's deep dive into the scope of St. Hildegard's life and work provides the perfect accessible introduction to a woman who was so far ahead of her time and whose scope of work is still being unearthed today.

In this delightful conversation Emily speaks from a perceptively personal inside knowledge of St. Hildegard leaves one filled with hope that although the Saints and even Doctors of the Church faced the same struggles, sufferings and burdens we do today, they were able to persist with confidence in their unique call.

Key Takeaways:

1. The ⁠ENDOW⁠ Study, Discovering the Doctors is the best place to start if you would like an accessible but comprehensive introduction to St. Hildegard.
2. The Saints struggled with fears, doubts and anxieties in the same way we do.
3. The secret to overcoming unhealthy comparison and competition.

Resources Mentioned:

• ENDOW Study⁠ -- Discovering the Doctors: Hildegard of Bingen & The Doctors of the Church
• ⁠God's Hotel⁠ by Victoria Sweet
• You can find Emily on ⁠Substack⁠ & on IG @ emilystimpsonchapman

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Angela is joined by Carol Marquardt. Together they unpack women's unique and universal call to Spiritual Motherhood. The culmination of St. Hildegard's life's work and mission was to lead, nurture and teach the people around her from the depth of her Spiritual Motherhood and profound relationship with the Blessed Mother.

"Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap." ~ St. Hildegard of Bingen

Key Takeaways:

1. Each woman has a particular call that only we can fulfill but as women we all also share a Universal call to Spiritual Motherhood. It is the very height of our femininity.
2. Carol shares the vision the Church has given us for this time in Salvation History and the practical tools for women to begin to step in their call as Spiritual Mothers.
3. Mary as our Greatest Role Model and Teacher.

Resources Mentioned:

• SMILE aims to nurture faith, evangelize and bring healing. Participants recognize their call to imitate Mary's womanly role in spreading the Gospel.
• To Learn more about SMILE (Spiritual Mothers in Lay Evangelization) or connect with Carol please visit her website: spiritualmothers.org.
• You can also read this wonderful article entitled, “A Mother’s Love: How Mary Changed My Life” which illustrates the impact of SMILE beautifully.

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