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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Angela and Jeanne take a deeper dive into St. Hildegard's Ever Ancient and Ever New teachings, specifically the healing power of food!

"The art of cooking and the art of healing are one in the same. Your food shall be your remedy."

~ St. Hildegard of Bingen

For anyone who is battling cancer or chronic illness this one is for you! Moreover, Jeanne shares St. Hildegard's timeless wisdom on how we can be proactive to give our bodies, on a daily basis, what we need to flourish and feel fully alive!

Key Takeaways:

1. The need to take radial ownership of how you are fueling your body. It is no longer a luxury…it is a necessity!
2. Are you aware of what is in your food and how it is impacting your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being?
3. You can purchase Spelt Flour online HERE and HERE.
4. St. Hildegard’s “Cookies of Joy” Recipe HERE.

Resources Mentioned:

• To watch Dr. Casey and Calley Means on Tucker Carlson: How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.
• To learn more about Dr. Kelly Turner and her work Radical Remission click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.
• To contact Jeanne and learn more about The Cathedral of the Woods Retreats in 2025 please click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

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In this moving conversation, Chantal and Angela delve into the sacredness of life and death, the natural and supernatural richness of the authentic Catholic vision for the integrated life and human flourishing. Chantal's story will move you to tears and inspire listeners to re-examine the false narratives many faithful have internalized around how we steward our bodies, minds and souls.

For current and aspiring Catholic leaders this episode is for you...with the convergence of so many aspects of life in both the Church and Geo-political world we have to understand the signs of the times we are living in and begin to take practical steps to be fortified to not only to steward ourselves and our domestic Churches but also be prepared to lead in a radical new way!

Key Takeaways:

1. The profound beauty of Traditional Christian Burial
2. We can only love our neighbor and those entrusted to us to the degree we love ourselves…because HE loved us first.
3. The Schnieders' and Howards' will be hosting an Immersion Event for current and aspiring Catholic leaders and their spouses in Montana near Glacier National Park Summer 2026. Stay tuned for more details!

Resources Mentioned:

• aromaRosary.com (20% off with code: THANKS20)
• Essential oils
• Chantal’s Instagram: @chantal.dussault.howard
• Email for personal support with oils, free personal consultation and best pricing: chantal@faithfuloilmom.com
• Coaching for Catholic Influencers
• Fulton Sheen Online Pilgrimage
• Traditional Christian Burial
• A CHRISTIAN ENDING - A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition

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Bill and I were interviewed by our dear friends and founders of ⁠The Intentional Single⁠, ⁠Maria Mumaugh⁠ & ⁠Meghan Elfelt⁠.

When Bill and I got married on August 4, 2018 he was 49 and I was 38. Our single years had many different twists and turns…The wait was not easy but it was worth it! In this conversation Bill and I share the incredible story of how we met and the journey the Lord took us on to find each other. In this Jubilee Year of Hope we pray our story increases your trust in the goodness of the Father's Heart and His Providential plan for each of our lives!

Key Takeaways:

1. For those who feel called to marriage, your single years are not a time when your life is on hold. The Father is preparing you for something HE is preparing you for SOMEONE!
2. “Be Present, Expect Miracles and Prepare to Be Surprised!"
3. Strategies on how to make the most of your single years and “Thrive in the Space in Between”.

Resources Mentioned:

𐫱 To connect with Angela email: angela@viriditasliving.com

𐫱 To connect with Bill please email: bill@viriditasliving.com

𐫱 To connect with Maria & Meghan email: Hello@theintentionalsingle.com

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Sr. Renee Mirkes, OSF, PhD is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc, WI. She serves as director of the Center for NaProEthics, the ethics division of the Saint Paul VI Institute, Omaha, NE. In this conversation Sr. Renne unveils St. Edith Stein’s vision for the Transfigured and Transformed Woman in her brilliant presentation entitled, “Of Pillars and Spores: The Genius of Woman”.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Woman who is becoming what she is meant to be, is like a pillar on which many can fasten themselves and thereby attain a firm footing.” St. Edith Stein
2. An in depth understanding of St. Edith Stein’s role in history and why her life and teachings are critical for us to study today in light of the intense spiritual war against the complementary natures of authentic masculinity and femininity.
3. St. Edith’s vision for the unique nature of both men and women and why the pursuit of integrated wholeness is at the center of our call to holiness.

Resources Mentioned:

• To connect with Sr. Renne email:ethics@popepaulvi.com
• Link to Presentation HERE
• To learn more about NaProTechnology and the Pope Paul VI Institute click HERE

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