Crazy Catholic Convert

In this episode Stephanie and I discuss all things early motherhood from a Catholic perspective.  We share stories, tips and resources related to natural childbirth, breastfeeding, baby-wearing and sleeping.

Resources
Link to Homily on Suffering
https://www.buzzsprout.com/58799/12052517

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the LaLecheLeague

Sweet Sleep by the LaLechLeague

In this episode I discuss my early pregnancy struggles from a Catholic perspective. I explain how I leaned into my Catholic faith and community for support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

Resources
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the LaLecheLeague
Sweet Sleep by the LaLecheLeague

In this episode I interview my friend, Stephanie. Stephanie is a cradle Catholic who also lost a baby girl named Gianna Marie.  She also very much enjoyed the book Rome Sweet Home by Dr Scott and Kimberly Hahn. Stephanie shares her faith story as well as Catholic discussion, including other favorite Catholic reads and why she loves St Gianna Beretta Molla. Stay tuned for Our Lady of LaLeche's feastday, Oct 11, when we will discuss all things early motherhood from a Catholic perspective.

Resources

Our Lady of La Leche
https://www.madeforthisbirth.net/post/mary-the-eucharist-and-breastfeeding-in-the-church?postId=250039c1-4a54-48cc-acb9-79ee6563bc35&utm_campaign=a7101380-8bd5-435d-9103-4404967300ea&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=eb6aa7ce-bad6-45fc-b3da-1161a85ccbdf&cid=7f96746f-257a-4a45-9f28-d9b67b788784
The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Rome Sweet Home by Dr Scott and Kimberly Hahn
The Messy Family Podcast

How to Win the Culture War—One of my favorite talks by Dr Peter Kreeft

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tm08x8YiuXk

In this episode I interview my cousin, Allison. Allison is a Catholic pelvic floor physical therapist. We discuss what a typical pelvic floor evaluation and intervention entails as well as her reversion story.

Resources
Heartbeat International
https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/

Dear Pope Francis by Pope Francis

Our Lady’s Wardrobe by Anthony Destefano

In this episode Nevi continues telling her story. We learn what happened after she became pregnant through rape. We also discuss all things Catholic including favorite saints and books of the bible.

Resources
Who is Saint Maria Goretti?
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=78

Who is Saint Therese of Lisiuex?
https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/

In this episode Genevieve (Nevi) tells her story of being sexually assaulted and then discovering that she is pregnant. Nevi recalls how she felt in those moments and how she found help and healing in her faith and community.

Resources
Who is Saint Maria Goretti?
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=78
https://www.ccfwsb.org/

https://www.womenscarecenter.org/

https://sites.google.com/amhfw.org/inside/home

https://ymoafw.org/

With Barbie Demo—watch, then listen to podcast episode 33 minutes in for conclusion and next month’s guest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=UhIpV0_3wvA

Life Lessons
1.) “...a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly, it's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly stupid.” -Captain Jack Sparrow

2.) "The world doesn't need what women have, it needs what women are." -St Edith Stein

Edith Stein
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfXfcKQ...

3.) "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother" -Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GlZxX1S...

Inspiring Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HumCsGbVAp4&t=2s

Other Resources
Dr Ben Carson

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vKFxhSS...

Abby Johnson

http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/featur...

In this episode I interview my cousin, Amy. We discuss all things Catholic including understanding difficult church teachings, Amy’s confirmation saint, and more.

Resources

Deacon Matt’s podcast, The Padre Pad
https://www.thepadrepad.com/

FOCUS

https://www.focus.org/

Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves by Helen Alvare

Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues by Trent Horn and Leila Miller

Introduction to the Devout Life by St Francis de Sales

Be Satisfied with Me by St Anthony de Padua

In this bonus episode my cousin, Amy, gives her testimony at a church event. Amy is a Catholic revert whose faith took a backseat through high school and the beginning of college. This is the story of her journey back to the Catholic faith and her life today.

In this episode I share my first talk for RCIA on the sacrament of reconciliation. I first confess there are many things I need to clarify and resources I would like to share below.

Resources
The 4th Cup by Dr Scott Hahn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yAvrVoYzo

Jesus the Bridegroom by Dr Brant Pitre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olsXrkWAEa8

33 Days to Merciful Love by Fr Michael Gaitley

Lectio Prayer with Dr. Tim Gray
https://watch.formed.org/lectio-prayer-with-dr-tim-gray#:~:text=In%20six%20video%20sessions%2C%20Lectio,in%20and%20through%20his%20love.

Examination of Conscience
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/examination-of-conscience?utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Kehu8z-_AIVGgJMCh3I7w0fEAAYASAAEgKtVfD_BwE