Made Good: Overcoming the Lies That Keep Women at War with Their Bodies

by Florencia Moynihan

For too long, women have been told their worth lies in being thinner, prettier, or more productive. Yet, behind the façade of “having it all together,” countless women feel exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from their own bodies. The lies of the enemy whisper that we are not enough—that we are problems in need of fixing.

It’s time to reclaim your identity as a beloved daughter of God.

In this book, Catholic author and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Florencia Moynihan offers an oasis in the desert—an informed holistic plan for healing body and soul. Drawing from her own journey through disordered eating, chronic illness, and the silence of unanswered prayers, Moynihan integrates faith and nutrition in a way that restores balance, identity, and mental, physical, and spiritual freedom.

Here you’ll

The Made Good framework—a roadmap to lasting transformation, grounded in truth

Journal prompts and reflections to help you align your habits with God’s love

The FUEL Method and practical strategies for restoring energy, stability, and structure

Six ways to live as someone who is “made good” and to thrive in your vocation

How to embrace Mary as your model of receiving and giving love

Why food is not just fuel but a gift that draws you into communion with God and others

Three pillars of transformation, and the foundations every woman needs for success

Florencia’s message is simple yet Caring for your health is not selfish but holy. By nurturing your body, you are better equipped to live your vocation, serve others, and glorify God.

This book will help you silence the lies, rest in God’s unconditional love, and reclaim your true identity as a beloved daughter created with beauty, dignity, and strength.

Genres: Self Help

208 pages, Paperback

Published January 20, 2026

Reviews

[Kalee Probasco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy this and think I would have loved it more if I was still in college.

[Rico · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m very clearly not the expected reader for Made Good. I audited it in audiobook form because I read all of Sophia Institute Press's books, and also because my proximity to its real audience, namely, my wife. And yet, I found myself surprisingly grateful for it.

What Moynihan offers is not only insight into “the lies that keep women at war with their bodies,” but a vocabulary and attentiveness that helped me recognize the weight and meaning of comments I might otherwise have heard without really hearing. As the book played on (well-narrated by the author), my wife repeatedly commented on passages that prompted real conversation, unplanned, honest, and often important. There were many of these moments, which felt like a quiet but telling endorsement of the book’s resonance.

One thing I especially appreciated, though it’s not always named explicitly, is Moynihan’s clear instinct for the difference between blood-sacrifice and self-sacrifice. This is a preoccupation of my own, and any skillful articulations of either are most welcome to me. Throughout the book, she consistently steers away from patterns that demand harm, punishment, or coercion (especially self-directed), and instead encourages practices that are either genuinely non-sacrificial or truly self-sacrificial in the healthiest sense. That distinction matters, and it’s handled with care.

Even as an “outsider” to the intended audience, I came away with a deeper understanding of experiences close to me, and with better questions and better conversations as a result. That alone makes the book worth recommending.

[Dana George · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are even contemplating this book, please pick it up!

I have been following Flo for along time on Instagram and even did Made Good in the early days of the program. She was incredibly helpful then, but in the past few months, listening to her podcast and now reading this book has given me newfound motivation and insight into taking care of myself.

I’m usually not a fan of “self-help” books, but this is completely different; it’s rooted in scripture, truth, realism, joy and peace! Flo is your personal cheerleader with actionable steps to build the life you were meant to live. I don’t give five stars away often, only for books that I feel had a profound impact on me. I can confidently say this is one of them.

“Going from ‘I deserve this.’ to, ‘I deserve the life God created for me!’”

[liz murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

love that this book is women’s wellness thru a Catholic lens. lowkey an interactive book, w journaling prompts and reflections throughout. also love how she speaks truth into so many lies we’re told ab our bodies. i think this book would have rocked my world in hs and college. i’m fortunate enough to have now heard many of the things the book talks about, but always good to have such reminders!

[Ava Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would highly recommend for any Catholic woman or girl! The perspective she gives on struggling with body image and eating is framed in a completely different way than I’ve ever heard. It really takes the focus off of yourself and puts it on God and living for others. Loved it!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtfully written, most of the content was just not new to me!

[Elisa Cordaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the big sister hug I needed!

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book will do a lot of women a lot of good. Personally, I was hoping for more. Much of the book focuses on mindset shifts/ reality checks, which are important and make sense given the subtitle, but I was hoping for a detailed, informed plan for healthy eating (given she is a nutritionist) and a deeper dive into gut health and “cycle syncing.” Only towards the end of the book do we finally get a few suggestions for which foods to eat and when. We’re told to “track our cycle, monitor symptom changes, and make adjustments in diet, rest, and exercise based on where we are in our cycle” but she doesn’t explain what adjustments to make.

She says her Made Good Method is “everything you need to truly transform your health and well-being.” This feels like a bold claim, especially considering how vague the method actually is. Basically: pray, foster healthy relationships, eat protein, exercise, get sunlight, get enough sleep, and drink water. I appreciate a universal, foundational approach but this method feels lacking. In short, it felt more motivational than practically helpful.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are both pros and cons to the book that I believe to be equally significant, which is why I’ve given it a rating of 3 stars.

To begin with the pros, it is centred around the Catholic faith, and the author will quote scripture, as well as saints. Furthermore, she gives good advice and is focused on being made in the image and like-ness of God. It is easily digestible for anyone reading.

For the cons, she uses too much twenty-first century slang for my liking which will even date itself within 10 years; for example, “bed rotting”. Furthermore, she speaks a great deal about herself, her eating disorder, and diets. I was reading this for the goal of being healthy, not to heal an eating disorder, and didn’t really care about her own story which she talked about for half of the book.

Overall, I liked the content, but not in the way it was presented.

[Mia Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Made Good! I met Flo briefly at the Seek conference, where I picked up this book, and it was just as sweet as she was. I’m currently infatuated with the topics discussed in this book so I thoroughly enjoyed it and didn’t want it to end. I was officially baptized and confirmed at the 2025 Easter vigil and recently stepped into the role of a full time mental health therapist. With that, viewing these topics from this lens has been deeply healing and transformative. It felt like a conversation with a knowledgeable Catholic older sister who just wants to share God’s goodness with you! 🩷

[Kristen M]

I got this book at SEEK when I met Flo! I didn't think this book would change how I viewed my body and how I fail to listen to it. This book made me realize that sex education in school was just the surface of what we as women need to know about our bodies. No biases just straight up truth with some scripture sprinkled in. Writing this review with a new lens on what my body is! So thankful for this book!

[Hannah Stinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think all Catholics - men and women should read this. Flo articulates beautifully the unspoken lies, qualms and inner turmoils of the feminine heart in terms of health and wellness. She offers a roadmap for healing that keeps the Catholic faith central which is much needed in the self-reliant wellness world.

I read this with a women’s group and it was such a joy to see such deep and healing conversations take place.

Read it with a community!!

[Katelyn Carney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook and it was lovely. She says to pause and reflect throughout the book, and normally I dont think thatbis always needed but with this book it is. I listened all the way through and I feel like I should go back and re-read it again (not a common feeling for me) with the recommended pauses to journal.

This is not a book to be rushed through! Great information and refresh even for someone , like me, who went through the Made Good program.

[Elizabeth Heller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book that all women should read! Flo’s energy and passion fly off the page as she gives women the tools they need to reclaim their health and understand the GOODNESS of their bodies. It’s an easy format to read. Facts and resources are beautifully woven with reflection questions and scripture. Would recommend!!

[Anastasia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for every woman. It’s the type of book that draws you in offering helpful solutions and understanding to female health without sounding preachy while having a solid emphasis on the importance of faith.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this is written for younger women, I benefited from
Reading it as well.

[Hope Hageman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wisdom from Florencia as always ❤️

[Amanda Chumrik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings your Catholic faith and health and healing into a new meaning. If you are searching for answers and want to learn how good and healthy God made you, this book is it!