Ask me how I know ;) Welcome to my very first weekly voice memo/phone chat! I’m opening up question boxes on Sundays over on the ATB instagram, and often times get repeat questions. I thought I’d answer them in a “phone call with a friend” style format.

This week I’m answering the Q: “I’m a first time mama about to have a home birth, give me your best tips!” Homebirth is one of my favorite topics so, LOL at me saying a 5-10 minute voice memo knowing FULL WELL I would go over that. Anyway. Hope it helps <3

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Desirae Sifuentes grew up largely ignorant to her faith, and her journey led her to passionately pursue her own catechesis. After many challenging years, she chose to seek a theology degree and work to bridge the gap between low-level and high-level catechesis.

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Dr. Howard dives into the greater implications of what this means for the Catholic Church, and explains why Venerable Fulton Sheen is a man for our times.

He also tells us what he thinks Venerable Fulton Sheen would have said about the synod/synodal process.

If you're convinced by the end that you need to sign Dr. Howard's petition, or start reading Fulton Sheen's works, here's where you can start!

Fulton Sheen Institute
Fulton Sheen Movement

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Micaela Darr has taught me pretty much everything I know about informed consent, how to handle it with grace, and how to fight for our parental rights.

Today we discuss how, or even if, to have these conversations with grace. We also dive into a Catholic POV look at abortion tainted vaccines, and what the Vatican says about our options.

She was kind enough to share many resources with us that are linked below!

-State laws regarding exemptions: https://www.nvic.org/ 

-Aborted fetal cells and what the Vatican has said: https://cogforlife.org

-Contraindications, risks of side effects, efficacy of vaccines, etc resources: https://vaccine.guide/, https://www.justtheinserts.com, https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines

-Decline of disease mortality in the 20th century. Resources: https://vaccine.guide/necessity-of-vaccination/

-How to treat vaccine preventable diseases: book: Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child

-Vaccination, a Catholic Perspective by Pamela Acker https://kolbecenter.org/product/vaccination-a-catholic-perspective/ 

- Dr. Green Mom
https://drgreenmom.com/

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Sharing all things pregnancy, home birth and postpartum in my experience today! Everyone's is so different, but I hope this helps someone, like other folks stories helped me.

PS: One tip I totally forgot to mention...chiropractic care has CHANGED THE GAME for me.

PPS: I'm not an expert, and this is not medical advice, because the internet is weird ;)

Has there ever been this many links in someone's show notes? I think not haha, but I wanted to give you all the resources that have helped me!

Beautiful One Midwifery https://www.beautifulonemidwiferysandiego.com/

Haakaa Pump https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz-1pk-1?variant=27408158017

Made for This Birth https://www.madeforthisbirth.net/ 

Beata Birth https://www.micaeladarr.com/childbirth-classes 

Dr. Green Mom https://drgreenmom.com/ 

Boppy Carrier https://www.boppy.com/products/boppy-comfyfit-baby-carrier?variant=19895015080006 

Frida Mom Recovery Kit https://frida.com/products/hospital-bag-essentials-complete-kit 

Book List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pj-s8HNFbXcqrUy8rWQmk0cIxcMFGel-oj4T0sLYGjU/edit?usp=sharing 

Spinning Babies https://www.spinningbabies.com/ 

Glow Body PT https://www.glowbodypt.com/ 

Nourish Move Love https://www.nourishmovelove.com/ 

Surrender Novena https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/ 

Fr. Jacques Book https://www.catholiccompany.com/searching-maintaining-peace-small-treatise-peace-heart-i22220/?sku=1033375&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+pMax+-+Zombie+SKUs&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=19737313149&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3-_hwOqohAMVHNXCBB2PVgwGEAQYASABEgJNGPD_BwE 

Circumcision Resources

http://www.savingsons.org

https://www.yourwholebaby.org

https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org

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The author of Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church, John Clark, explains how the Church is failing us...but also how we can work to improve the problems.

We talk about:
- How the devil hates marriage
- What went wrong in the annulment process
- How important it is to reclaim this sacrament

Buy John's book here! (Buy a copy for your pastor too ;)

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With inflation, our grocery bill sometimes feels like a losing battle. Today's episode includes three little ways we're trying to save!

Things I chatted about in the episode:

Elisabeth's Instagram Account

Swedish Dish Cloths

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On this anniversary of Roe V Wade, here's a little update on where we stand today, and a prayer for the protection of innocent life!

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Some news to know on this Friday, January 19th 2024!

- Congress passes a stopgap bill to pause a government shutdown
- The US State Department hired German disinformation agents to train our teachers
- Supreme Court takes on a case against chemical abortions

Cameo at the end by my 18 month old ;)

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CS Lewis explains why pride is the ultimate sin, listen in for his words of wisdom!

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