The NFP Podcast

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

In this deeply moving episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Lynn, who courageously shares her powerful love story marked by both joy and profound hardship. From young love to relational abuse, annulment, pregnancy, and the realities of motherhood, Lynn opens her heart about the ways unhealed spiritual and relational wounds can shape — and sometimes distort — our understanding of marriage, intimacy, and human sexuality.

With humility and honesty, Lynn reflects on how her experiences impacted her sense of self, her faith, and her views on love, commitment, and the body. This conversation sheds light on the lasting effects of trauma within relationships and the path toward healing through truth, grace, and restoration. Amy and Emily guide the discussion with compassion, offering listeners hope that no story is beyond redemption and that healing is possible, even after deep brokenness.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking greater understanding of how our past relationships influence our present, and how God gently invites us toward wholeness, healing, and authentic love.

Resources:

1. Adoration- https://www.catholic.com/tract/adoration-benediction-catholic-answers-guide-to-eucharistic-adoration

2. Language of Your Body- https://a.co/d/34Va46U

3. Rosary- https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/how-to-pray-13648

4. St. John of the Cross- https://tanbooks.com/authors/st-john-of-the-cross?h_campaign_id=316743689&bng_id=1350200714214434&h_ad_id=84388045453621&msclkid=9a17031a9ec81ac41ed36a5a3af144fa&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20-%20DSA%20-%20TAN%20Books&utm_term=tanbooks&utm_content=All%20Webpages

5. Caryll Houselander- https://www.everand.com/author/689597131/Caryll-Houselander?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Everand_Bing_Performance-Max_NB_US&utm_term=www.everand.com&utm_device=c&msclkid=65a96fae652114afdc9006eec14ad570&utm_content=Audiobooks

In this heartfelt episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Jessica to share an intimate look into her love story with Shea—her high school friend turned lifelong partner. Jessica reflects on the beautiful journey of their relationship, the intentional choices they made as a couple, and their decision to remain virgins until marriage.

She also opens up about the reproductive health challenges that marked the early years of their marriage. After years of frustration and inadequate treatment from mainstream medicine, Jessica finally found real answers and compassionate care through a medical professional practicing restorative reproductive medicine.

Jessica and Shea’s story continues with the gift of adoption—welcoming a beautiful little girl into their family—and the joyful surprise of later conceiving their handsome baby boy. Their journey is one of faith, perseverance, healing, and the profound ways God grows a family.

This episode is a testament to hope and the transformative power of trust—in each other, in authentic healthcare, and in God’s timing.

Resources:

1. Dallas Whole Life Authentic Care: https://www.wholelifeac.com/

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

In this inspiring episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Kevin and Connie to share their powerful journey back to the Catholic faith. During their dating and engagement years, both felt a deep tug on their hearts—one that ultimately led them to a renewed relationship with God and His Church.

Kevin and Connie open up about how their growing convictions shaped not only their spiritual lives but also their understanding of marriage, family, and the gift of fertility. When they later faced infertility, they followed their well-formed consciences to seek answers that aligned with their faith. Their path led them to restorative reproductive medicine and NaPro Technology, where they finally found compassionate, root-cause treatment and real healing.

Together, they offer a witness of hope, perseverance, and trust in God’s plan—an episode sure to encourage any couple navigating questions of faith, fertility, or the beauty of God-centered marriage.

Resources:

1. The Bible in a Year- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

2. Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body- https://a.co/d/7LmVys9

3. Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender- Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender

4. The Medical & Surgical Practice of NaPro- https://saintpaulvi.com/product/npt/

5. The Saint Paul VI Institute- https://saintpaulvi.com/

6. Inito Fertility Tracker- https://www.inito.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoobWAyRNmrVo-MXNhImRp2O-8UEH-qDYtDFUccQ6sbO9O7urynk