In this tender and powerful episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily invite listeners into one of life’s most intimate and sacred moments as Amy shares the birth story of her fourth son, Moses.

With honesty and heart, Amy recounts the journey of labor—the challenges, the intensity, and the moments that stretched her strength and surrender. She beautifully captures both the physical trials and the deep grace that carried her through. Surrounded by the quiet comfort of home and the joyful presence of her sons, Amy experienced a birth that was not only safe, but profoundly meaningful and life-giving.

This episode is a moving reflection on the beauty of home birth, the strength of the female body, and the peace that can come from welcoming a child into the world in a familiar, love-filled space. Whether you are discerning your own birth plans or simply want to hear a story that uplifts and inspires, Amy offers encouragement, insight, and hope for women considering a home birth journey.

Come be encouraged by a story of courage, trust, and the miracle of new life.

In this heartfelt episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily pull back the curtain and share honestly about their own Lenten journeys as Catholic wives and mothers. From the beauty of spiritual renewal to the real-life challenges of living out prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the midst of busy family life, Amy and Emily reflect on what Lent looks like in their homes this year.

With humor, humility, and encouragement, they talk about the struggles and graces of trying to grow closer to Christ while raising children, caring for their families, and striving to live faithfully in their vocations. Along the way, they also share several faithful and practical resources that have helped guide their Lenten practices and can help you enter more deeply into this sacred season.

Whether you’re feeling inspired, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that Lent isn’t about perfection—it’s about conversion. Join Amy and Emily for an honest and encouraging conversation that will help you walk more intentionally with the Lord this Lent.

Resources:

1. The Life of St Frances of Rome

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-life-of-st-frances-of-rome/?srsltid=AfmBOoqUAPUOJzGODv36-pIKsIf_GIImVyUWNlCiUIkW5z2VwGMxLb9a

2. The Confraternity of Christian Mothers

https://www.christianmothers.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorsHBySoPf9DAkOk81KQgnoorp-fT47YvrQu3XIdeHegpe4ub7N

3. Holy Heroes Stations of the Cross Bundle

https://holyheroes.com/products/pray-the-stations-at-home-bundle

4. Novena for Impossible Requests Prayers

https://patronessa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9-month-

5. Info about Novena

novena.pdfhttps://patronessa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/9-month-novena.pdf

6. Video format for Novena Prayers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oBiC9Zc9-I&list=RD5oBiC9Zc9-I&start_radio=1

7. Salvation Is From the Catholic Church- How Christ Uses the Church to Bring Us to Him https://a.co/d/0ic6FhMf

8. Why You Should Try Daily Fasting This Lent

https://youtu.be/rO5T62IlnUM?si=J__aki5ZVTsYjw3U

In this powerful and hope-filled episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Dr. Phil Boyle to explore how charting the female cycle can uncover the often-missed root causes of infertility. With decades of experience in restorative reproductive medicine, Dr. Boyle shares how careful cycle tracking is far more than a tool for family planning—it’s a diagnostic key that reveals hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, inflammation, and other underlying conditions that may prevent couples from achieving pregnancy.

Having helped over 3,500 couples achieve successful pregnancies—many after years of infertility, repeated miscarriage, and failed IVF—Dr. Boyle brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to this conversation. Amy and Emily discuss how restorative reproductive medicine offers couples a pathway that aligns with their faith while honoring the dignity of their bodies and their marriages.

If you or someone you love is longing for answers, clarity, and authentic hope on the infertility journey, this episode will both inform and encourage you.

Resources:

1. NeoFertility- https://neofertility.ie/

2. ChartNeo- https://www.chartneo.com/

In today’s powerful episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Fr. Jason Tyler for an honest, compassionate, and deeply insightful conversation about IVF and whether it aligns with a Christian worldview for couples longing to conceive. Drawing from his background in moral theology and his role as diocesan bioethicist, Fr. Tyler gently but clearly walks listeners through the ethical, spiritual, and human realities behind assisted reproductive technologies — offering clarity in an area that is often confusing, emotional, and rarely discussed with depth.

Together, they explore the Church’s vision for love, marriage, and the dignity of human life, while acknowledging the real pain and longing many couples experience on the infertility journey. This episode is both helpful and, at times, convicting — inviting listeners to reflect on God’s design for family planning and the call to trust Him even in suffering. Fr. Tyler also shares practical resources for couples seeking restorative, faith-aligned approaches to fertility care, all within a riveting and hope-filled conversation.

Whether you are personally navigating infertility, walking with loved ones who are, or simply seeking to better understand the Church’s teaching, this episode offers wisdom, compassion, and truth you won’t want to miss. 🎙️💙

Resources:

1. Bioethics Center- https://www.ncbcenter.org/

2. Creighton- https://creightonmodel.com/

3. FEMM- https://femmhealth.org/

4. Fr. Tyler's Secrets of Star Trek Podcast- https://youtu.be/NzMxRkvkKvE?si=2_a8mx-nrh-6TiLo

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Victoria Peck-Gray, a registered dietitian and the founder of Wonderfully Made Nutrition, for a thoughtful conversation on the critical role metabolic health plays in reproductive wellness.

Victoria explains how achieving and sustaining metabolic health directly impacts ovulation, hormone balance, and fertility for both women and men at every stage of life. From blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity to nourishment, stress, and lifestyle habits, this episode connects the dots between everyday metabolic choices and the body’s ability to function as designed.

Listeners will gain practical, accessible insights into how supporting metabolic health can restore and protect ovulatory function, improve overall hormonal health, and lay a foundation for long-term well-being. This encouraging conversation reminds couples and individuals alike that fertility is deeply connected to whole-person health—and that caring for the body is an essential part of honoring God’s design for human reproduction.

Resources:

1. Wonderfully Made Nutrition- https://wonderfullymadenutrition.com/

2. Free PDF Guides from Victoria-https://wonderfullymadenutrition.com/resources/

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Dr. Trish Rawicki, a family medicine physician who specializes in male-factor infertility, to shed light on a topic that is often misunderstood and overlooked. Together, they explore what male-factor infertility is, how it is diagnosed, and the common medical and lifestyle contributors that can impact a man’s reproductive health.

Dr. Rawicki explains how comprehensive, restorative approaches can address underlying hormone imbalances and physiological issues—supporting not only a couple’s ability to achieve pregnancy, but also a man’s overall hormone and reproductive health. This conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and practical insight for couples navigating infertility, reminding listeners that fertility is a shared journey and that real solutions exist. Full of education, compassion, and hope, this episode invites couples to better understand the male side of fertility and pursue healing-centered care aligned with the body’s natural design.

Resources:

1. Pearl Health Dallas- https://www.pearlhealthdallas.com/

2. Creighton- https://www.fertilitycare.org/creighton-model-system/

3. FEMM Health- https://femmhealth.org/

4. My Catholic Doctor- https://mycatholicdoctor.com/

5. Book, It Starts with the Egg.- https://mycatholicdoctor.com/

6. Book, Real Food for Fertility- https://a.co/d/fzUJbta

In this deeply compassionate episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Dr. Kimberly Barrows, a physician and expert in recurrent miscarriage, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about pregnancy loss and healing.

Together, they explore the often-overlooked root causes of recurrent miscarriage and how restorative reproductive medicine seeks not only to prevent loss, but to support and strengthen a woman’s health so new life can be sustained. Dr. Barrows explains how thorough evaluation, individualized care, and cooperation with the body can bring clarity and real solutions to couples who have experienced repeated heartbreak.

This episode gently acknowledges the grief, confusion, and longing many couples carry while offering truth, resources, and renewed hope. Whether you are personally walking through recurrent loss or supporting someone who is, this conversation affirms that you are not alone—and that compassionate, life-affirming care is possible.

Resources:

1. Reply Clinic- https://www.replyfertility.com/

2. FEMM Health- https://femmhealth.org/

3. My Catholic Doctor- https://mycatholicdoctor.com/

4. Donna Zubrod, certified massage therapist- https://www.sevengenerationswellness.com/

5. Creighton Model/NaPro Technology- https://www.fertilitycare.org/creighton-model-system/

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Katie Vidmar, a Body Literacy and Fertility Awareness Educator who is doing inspiring, boots-on-the-ground work in community health settings. Together, the three women explore how education rooted in body literacy empowers both men and women to better understand their reproductive systems and overall health.

Katie shares how she translates the good, true, and beautiful teachings of the Catholic Church on human sexuality into accessible, practical education that meets people where they are. The conversation highlights the impact of fertility awareness beyond family planning—revealing how knowledge of the body fosters dignity, confidence, and respect for God’s design.

Listeners will walk away encouraged by this stimulating conversation, equipped with helpful resources, and inspired by the ways faithful, science-based education can transform individuals and communities alike.

Resources:

1. The Body Literacy Project- https://www.thebodyliteracyproject.org/

2. Katie's Website- https://katievidmar.com/#EHghLSwXOQoqmjxhcJVrahSYhCyAdtZpU

3. Walter J. Ong- https://a.co/d/eqLML9X

4. Book- Everything Below the Waist....https://a.co/d/7502SLl

5. Elevate - www.katievidmar.com

6. Email address is [email protected].

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—reproductive diagnoses facing women today. In this informative and hope-filled episode, hosts Amy and Emily are joined by Dr. Tracey Parnell, a board-certified Canadian physician and researcher, to unpack what PCOS really is and what it isn’t.

Together, they explore how PCOS develops, the underlying hormonal and metabolic disruptions at play, and why so many conventional approaches focus on symptom suppression rather than true healing. Dr. Parnell shares a cooperative, restorative approach to treatment—one that works with a woman’s body to restore ovulation, improve hormone health, and support long-term reproductive function.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, suspect you may have it, or simply want a clearer understanding of women’s reproductive health through the lens of Natural Family Planning and restorative medicine, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and real solutions rooted in respect for the female body.

🎧 Listen in for a conversation that replaces confusion with understanding—and diagnosis with hope.

Resources:

1. IIRRM- https://iirrm.org/

2. PCOS Challenge- https://pcoschallenge.org/

3. Creighton Charting- https://www.fertilitycare.org/creighton-model-system/

4. FEMM Charting- https://femmhealth.org/

In today’s episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy dive into the often-misunderstood reproductive condition Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) with special guest Cynthia Donovan, The Period Nutritionist and a registered dietitian. Together, they unpack what HA is, why it happens, and why so many women are told their only options are IVF, IUI, or the birth control pill. This conversation is full of hope as Cynthia shares life-giving, restorative alternatives offered by medical professionals who focus on healing the body and restoring ovulation. Cynthia also opens up about her own journey through HA and her recovery—one that ultimately led to the natural conception of her two beautiful boys. If you or someone you love has been told there’s “no other way,” this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and real solutions rooted in honoring women’s reproductive health and the body’s innate design.

Resources:

Follow Cynthia on Social Media-

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist/

TikTok: @period.nutritionist

Website: www.periodnutritionist.com

Apply for Period Recovery Strategy Call w/Cynthia:

https://0u8h3wddwmr.typeform.com/StrategyCall

The Period Recovery Podcast: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/podcast

Free Period Recovery Guide:

https://prodigious-knitter-1788.kit.com/dfdff8e4ae

HA Fact Sheet:

https://prodigious-knitter-1788.kit.com/dfdff8e4ae