Listen to the Rebuild the Body podcast and be inspired to bounce back from setbacks and overcome limitations as you pursue your fitness goals and live out your unique role in building up the Body of Christ.
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Marty Langlois
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health & fitness · health & fitness · religion & spirituality
Nourish to Flourish in Christ: A Final Reflection Before Summer
Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt season finale, Catholic fitness coach Marty Langlois reflects on the journey of Rebuild the Body so far — and shares the decision to take a summer break from podcasting to be more present with her daughter. Through personal stories, spiritual encouragement, and practical wisdom, this episode weaves together everything we’ve learned about food, fitness, and faith.
From temperance to clean eating, from gluttony to gratitude — this is your invitation to nourish your body and flourish in Christ during the summer season.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why taking a break can be a holy decision rooted in vocation
Key takeaways from past episodes: clean eating, temperance, fasting, food as worship
Why eating well is a spiritual discipline
How to rebuild your relationship with food, your body, and God
One virtue-inspired habit to practice during the summer
How to use the summer season for rest, joy, and spiritual growth
Resources Mentioned:
Rebuild the Body (https://www.facebook.com/groups/3994909297411751) Catholic Fitness Community on Facebook
Instagram: @thecatholicfitnesscoach (https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicfitnesscoach)
Website: www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com (https://www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com)
Join the Community:
Stay connected during the break by joining the Facebook group or following Marty on Instagram. Share your questions, reflections, and spiritual fitness goals so we can build the next season around your real-life journey.
New Episodes Return:
Wednesday, September 4, 2025
5 Jun 2025
Overcoming Gluttony & Scrupulosity: Reclaiming Food as Gift, Not Guilt
Episode Summary:
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Marty Langlois guides listeners through two often-overlooked struggles in the faith and fitness journey: gluttony and scrupulosity. Whether you find yourself emotionally eating or obsessing over every calorie, this episode offers practical tools, spiritual insight, and gentle encouragement to restore peace and freedom in your relationship with food.
Marty explores how both extremes—overeating and over-obsessing—can stem from the same disordered desire and how reclaiming food as a gift, not guilt leads us toward true freedom in Christ. Through personal stories, practical steps, and guided reflection, this episode offers a Catholic approach to healing and holy nourishment.
In This Episode:
What gluttony really is—and what it’s not
How scrupulosity disguises itself as “holiness” in food choices
Why reclaiming food as a gift can transform your body and soul
How to use the Ignatian Examen to reflect on your eating habits
A powerful Lectio Divina on John 6:35 to satisfy spiritual hunger
Catholic virtues to integrate into your meals (temperance, gratitude, hospitality, sacrifice)
The Eucharist as the model for every meal
Resources Mentioned:
John 6:35 – Scripture reflection on Jesus as the Bread of Life
Ignatian Examen for Eating – A daily reflection practice
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1777 – Moral conscience and right-order
St. Francis de Sales – Wisdom on food and humility
St. Ignatius of Loyola – Examen and spiritual formation
Listener Challenge:
This week: Choose one meal and invite God into it.
No distractions. No guilt. Just prayer, presence, and peace.
Ask yourself: “Am I eating with love, or with fear?”
Connect with Marty:
Website: www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com (https://www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com)
Instagram: @thecatholicfitnesscoach (https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicfitnesscoach)
Facebook Group: Rebuild the Body (https://www.facebook.com/groups/3994909297411751)
Download the Clean Eating & Temperance Guide – Download Here (https://catholicfitnesscoaching.com/catholic-clean-eating-guide/)
Work with Marty – 1:1 Catholic fitness coaching now open
Subscribe & Share:
If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded:
You are not your cravings. You are a temple.
29 May 2025
Biblical Clean Eating- Scripture and Tradition
Episode Summary:
In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Marty takes us back to the beginning—to Eden, to Daniel’s faithfulness, to the sacred rhythms of the Church, and to the virtuous witness of the saints. Discover how clean eating is not just about food quality, but about spiritual posture, reverence, and discipline. Drawing from Scripture and Catholic tradition, this episode invites listeners to reimagine their meals as acts of worship, fasting as a return to God, and food choices as opportunities for virtue.
What You’ll Learn:
– Why Eden reveals God’s original intention for nourishment
– How Daniel’s fast teaches resistance and spiritual clarity
– How the Church’s ancient rhythm of fasting and feasting shapes modern holiness
– How saints like St. Francis, St. Thérèse, and Pier Giorgio Frassati modeled temperance and devotion in food
– How you can imitate these practices in your kitchen and dining room today
Challenge for Listeners:
Choose one meal this week to offer as a prayer. Whether it’s through fasting, clean cooking, or intentional gratitude—make it holy. Rebuild your relationship with food, one bite at a time.
Scripture References:
– Genesis 2:9
– Daniel 1:12
– Luke 4:1–4
– 1 Corinthians 10:31
Saints Mentioned:
– St. Francis of Assisi
– St. Benedict
– St. Catherine of Siena
– St. Thérèse of Lisieux
– Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Tag us on Instagram @thecatholicfitnesscoach (https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicfitnesscoach) and let us know your favorite takeaway using #RebuildTheBody.
Connect With Marty:
Website: www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com (https://www.catholicfitnesscoaching.com/)
Instagram: @thecatholicfitnesscoach (https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicfitnesscoach)
Facebook Group: Rebuild the Body (https://www.facebook.com/groups/3994909297411751)
Coaching & Resources: Catholic fitness plans, nutrition guides, and devotional tools available at https://catholicfitnesscoaching.com/shop/ (https://catholicfitnesscoaching.com/shop/)
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