Diapers and Disciples

In This Episode:

-Ryian shares about marrying young, her difficult pregnancies, and the early years of motherhood.

-We chat about her experience being a young mom and how that led her to start an online community that allows hundreds of young, Catholic moms to share life together: Young & Wild Catholic Mamas.

What Ryian is Loving:

-Podcasts (check out some of her favorites linked below!)

-Healthy eating, ethical food choices, and her husband's cooking

Ryian's Mom Hack:

-Separate bags within your bag.

-Singing the Salve Regina before naps/bedtime.

Links:

Young & Wild Catholic Mamas Facebook Group

Ryian's Blog: Catholic Mama Bear

Natural Family Planning:

-What is NFP?

-Creighton Model (primarily cervical mucus & instructor)

-Sympto-Thermal Method (temperature, cervical mucus, position of cervix)

-Marquette Model (fertility monitor to measure hormone levels)

Ryian's Favorite Blogs:

-Carrots for Michaelmas

-Whole Parenting

-The Hearts Overflow

Ryian's Favorite Podcasts:

-Mom Struggling Well

-Coffee + Crumbs

-The Simple Show

-Slow Home

-Fountains of Carrots 

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Amber shares some thoughts on long, difficult days with little ones.

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In This Episode:

-The joys and struggles of motherhood.

-Hobbies: post-bedtime and involving your kids.

-Tips for teaching your kids to pray.

-Kid-Friendly Examen:

   Ask your children:

      -What are you sorry for today?

      -Who do you want to pray for?

      -What are you thankful for?

    Remind them of Jesus' love for them

-How to bring meaning to the mundane.

-How and why Sarah and her husband Andy practice hospitality through meals.

-Sarah's podcast investigating postpartum depression and anxiety: Mental the Podcast

What Sarah is Loving:

-Podcasts (specifically The History Chicks)

Sarah's Mom Hack:

-Childcare at the YMCA

Links:

Mental the Podcast

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In This Episode:

-Allison shares how she transferred her skill set in her personal chef business to a meal plan and prep service called Prep Dish.

-Tips and suggestions for those interested in the entrepreneurial world or working from home.

-Allison shares the role that coaches and accountability groups have played in her life.

What Allison is Loving:

Her baby chicks!

Allison's Kitchen Hack:

Have a plan: set out all your produce and wash right away, set out your cutting board, and have a trash bowl ready.

Links:

Prep Dish

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In This Episode:

Danielle shares her family's call to mission overseas. We talk about the practicals of responding to that call, selling everything, and following Him. We chat about their family life, mission work, and day-to-day schedule.

What Danielle is Loving:

Hobby Night

Danielle's Missionary Hack:

Pack Light

Danielle's Mom Hack:

Shower at Night

Links:

Family Missions Company

Support Danielle's Family on mission HERE

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Mary chats about her work at a life resource center. She shares about the joys and struggles of her own motherhood and how to respond to family/friends in unplanned pregnancy situations.

In This Episode:

-Mary’s work at Woodbury Life Resource Center/ Woodbury Options for Women.

-How to respond to friends or family in unplanned pregnancy situations.

-When your child doesn’t sleep.

-The Love & Life Project

-Tips for speaking in a life-affirming way.

-How to engage in the abortion debate in a non-hostile way.

-At the closing of the episode, Mary shares her breastfeeding struggles (Insufficient Glandular Tissue).

What Mary is Loving:

-Sushi

-Praying at a little country church (St. Francis of Assisi)

Mary’s Mom Hack:

-Packing List

Links:

Hush Documentary

Woodbury Life Resource Center/Woodbury Options for Women

Contact Mary at 651.340.9062 or by filling out the contact form here with "Mary" in the subject line.

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In This Episode:

Amber and Cameron chat about life: how they met, routines, struggles, joys, and top take-aways from the first 10 episodes. #ilovethat

What Amber is loving and recommending:

Marital Bliss Game

Last Chance U

Being a stay-at-home mom in the Fall

French Toast candle

Amber’s Mom Hack:

Coordinate nap time and quiet time

Exercise ball to help kids sleep

Links:

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Michelle shares her experience walking with her husband through brain cancer. She talks about the importance of community, prayer, and bringing things into the light in marriage.

In This Episode:

-Michelle & Brian’s Relationship Story

-Michelle’s experience fighting cancer alongside her husband.

-The joys and struggles of marriage.

What Michelle is loving:

Anne of Green Gables audiobook

Roll-out drawers in pantry

Michelle’s Mom Hack:

Walmart Grocery Pick up

Links:

Brian's Caring Bridge Site

Daily Readings

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Celebrating International Podcast Day!

My Favorite Podcasts:

The Simple Show

How I Built This

At Home with Sally Clarkson

Coffee and Pearls

Messy Parenting

Green Dragon Live

Read Aloud Revival

The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey

Side Hustle School

The Millennial Mastermind

#internationalpodcastday

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In This Episode:

-Karissa shares her experiences as a single-mom and how the Lord has been working in her life the last few years.

-Encouragement for moms in whatever state of life you’re in.

What Karissa is loving:

The Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila

Karissa’s Mom Hack:

"Sanity Hour" & knowing it’s okay to practice self-care

Links:

The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide

Surviving Divorce

Connect with Karissa by filling out the contact form here.

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