The Catholic Bride Podcast

In today's episode I invite Grace Brown back to the show to talk about life as a new mother. We talk about her transition to Motherhood and how Grace has found joy and beauty in motherhood as well as how her relationship with her husband has shifted during this time. I loved this conversation with Grace and I can't wait to share it with you!Seeking SainthoodGrace's Blog---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I wanted to offer some encouragement to those of you who might be feeling like God has abandoned you and isn't opening the doors you had hoped he would.---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

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In this episode, I talk about one of the things we are called to as Catholic brides - tithing. As Catholics, we are called to give back to God by giving him back some of the gifts he has given to us. In this episode, we talk about how to tithe, where to tithe, and why we tithe.---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I share some of my top tips for preparing for Mass. What are some ways that you prepare your heart and mind for mass throughout the week?---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I share with you about one of the Universal Prayers of the Church - the Liturgy of the Hours! This beautiful prayer consists of praying the Psalms throughout the day, and is prayed by Religious Sisters, Brothers, and Priests throughout the world. I knew nothing about it before I entered the convent years ago, but it can be a super powerful way for the Laity to unite in prayer with the Church and I wanted to share it with you!IBreviary---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I sit down with Mazie Rudolph from @thecatholicweddingsinger! Mazie is a beautifully gifted singer, and uses her gift of song and liturgical knowledge to help brides around the country plan the music for their wedding mass. We talk all about choosing your liturgical music, what things you want to avoid, and how to best prepare your music to help your guest lift their minds and hearts to God through song!Mazie's YoutubeMazie's Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I talk about the four promises of love: Free. Total. Faithful. and Fruitful. These are the four promises that we make when we approach the alter to get married.---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

Today, I talk about the Transfiguration and how this might apply to your married life. Jesus lead his disciples up onto the mountain to reveal his glory to them. In our lives, we also have mountains that the Lord leads us up in order to show his glory to prepare us for the journey ahead!---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I talk all about how planning your meals ahead of time can save you time in the kitchen later. I give some helpful tips and tricks to helping you plan and prep your meals for your family!---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

On this episode, I share with you my top tips for things to do once you get engaged. So many people start stressing out over all the details immediately, but I encourage you to take some time to relax and enjoy your engagement. In this episode, I explain the few things that you should do right away, and what things can wait until later!---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In this episode, I talk about the five love languages and how you can use them to enhance your marriage! ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In this episode, I talk about Aristotle's four causes, and we focus specifically on the 4th cause - the Final Cause. I talk about how the final cause can impact you and your marriage, and how to use it to your advantage to help achieve your final goal in your marriage! ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

On today's episode, I chat about infertility, grief, and finding your identity as a Catholic if you do not have children. If this is something that you experience, I wanted to let you know that you aren't alone and there is hope and healing for you.---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In today's episode, I offer a short meditation on Mary and Martha, and offer a challenge of how you can use the teaching of Jesus in this story in your own life! ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In today's episode, I sit down with Tess Sousek! Tess is a wife and mom to two beautiful boys, and runs a Wedding Videography business. In our time together, Tess shares about getting married young and how she made the transition from a thriving Newman Center into parish life. Tess on InstagramTess's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In this episode, I talk about the three vows that religious sisters make; a vow of poverty, a vow of chastity, and a vow of obedience. Although as married women, we don't make these vows when we stand at the alter, they do still have a place in our lives. In this episode, I share with you my reflection of how I believe these vows still aide us on our journey towards heaven. ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I share how I think we are Christians have a duty to foster a spirit of gratitude in our world today, especially with all the fear, uncertainty, and anxiety our world is in right now. ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

What is the Catholic view on minimalism? How can we ensure that we are living a life that is leading us closer to the Father through the things we bring into our home? In this episode, I sit down with Sterling Jay, a Catholic life coach, to talk all about Catholic Minimalism and how you can implement it into your life! Sterling on InstagramSterling's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I chat with Stephanie Calis, the founder of Spoken Bride Ministries and the author of the book "Invited: The Ultimate Catholic Wedding Planner". Stephanie joins me to talk about her story and ministry. Her book is a comprehensive guide to planning a Catholic wedding and combines both the practical and spiritual elements of planning your big day!Stephine on InstagramSpoken Bride MinistriesStephanie's Book - Invited: The Ultimate Catholic Wedding Planner ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I talk about the use of social media in today's world. We go through a list of questions together that examine our use of social media. Social media is such a big part of our world now, and I think as Catholics we need to have conversations about how it is impacting our individual lives. I this episode gives you some insight into your own use of social media!  ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

Today I talk with Kayla Nahlous. Kayla is a wife and a mother to her two year old son, Issac. She lives in Sydney Australia and comes on the show today to talk about ways that she is actively passing on her faith to her son and to the children that she teaches! Kayla on Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I share with you some of the systems I have in place in my own home! You will get to see a glimpse into my life and I will share some of the programs I use to try to make my life run more smoothly!TodyPlan To Eat---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In 2012, I entered the convent as a Dominican Sister with the intent to pledge my entire life to God and his mission in the Church. In this episode, I wanted to take you with me behind the convent walls and share a little bit more about my discernment story when I was discerning with the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. I also want to share some of the lessons I learned while I was there that are still applicable to life today as a married woman. Enjoy! ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode, I sit down with Rachael Meier! Rachael is the owner of Simple Heart Photography and has been in the wedding industry for over 15 years. She comes on the show to share her top tips for picking a wedding photographer and how to prepare for your big day!Rachael's WebsiteRachael On Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Angie Ross. Angie is the owner of thirtyonefour, an Artisan jewelry shop in Orlando Florida. She comes on the show today to share about the significance of the Wedding Ring, and how she creates beautiful wedding rings for her clients. This was such an interesting episode and one I highly recommend taking a listen to! Angie On Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

On this episode, I am joined by Liza Abouharb. Liza comes on the show to talk about her life as a wife and Mother. She shares about the transition of becoming a mother and how your life might change for the better!Saint Gianna MinistryLiza on InstagramLiza's Website ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In today's episode Alex comes on the show to share her journey with pain while experiencing the marital embrace. Alex wants to bring hope to others who might be struggling with something similar that you are not alone in your struggle and that there is hope for a diagnoses and treatment.Alex On Facebookhttp://www.vaginismus.comhttp://www.milliforher.com   

In this episode, I sit down with TheaMarie Mahrer. Thea and I talk about her life as a Catholic bride, her journey with infertility, and how Thea walks with her spouse towards heaven.TheaMarie on Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Madeleine Carrington from Fire Up Ministries. Madeleine has a passion for Theology of the Body and comes on the show today to share her passion, tell her story of how her Ministry started, and shares with us how Theology of the Body has helped shape her marriage into what it is today. I loved this conversation with Madeleine and I'm excited to share it with you!Madeleine on InstagramMadeleine's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

Today on the podcast, I talk with Tammy Hyska. Tammy is a wife and mother and also a CPA. She comes on the show today to talk about all things money. In our conversation we talk about debt, creating a budget, and the top mistakes new couples make in regards to finances!  Tammy's WebsiteTammy's Facebook---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Mazy Hudson. Mazy comes on the show to share her story as a Catholic bride and how she navigated some family turmoil around her wedding day. She had some wonderful insight to share and I hope you take some time to listen!Hudson Press Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Kerigan from @catholicgirlwellness to talk all about health and wellness! Kerigan shares her passion for a healthy lifestyle, how she incorporates health into her daily life, and her best tips for how you can do the same!Kerigan on Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

On Today's Episode, Steffani joins me to talk all about how she fosters the domestic church in her home. Steffani shares a unique perspective on how you can build up your domestic church, even before you have children! I loved this conversation with Steffani and I can't wait to share it with you!  Steffani's WebsiteSteffani on Facebook---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I am speaking directly to all the engaged ladies! This episode is all about planning for your wedding day and how to plan for your wedding day. This is good for brides who aren't sure how to plan their timeline or what things to consider when they are planning in their wedding.I talk about what a wedding day timeline might look like and how to plan your big day.---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast   

In this episode, I chat with Elayne Miller. Elayne is the founder of Annunciation Designs. We talk all about how she started her business and the discernment process to stay home with her children. I'm excited to share this conversation with you! Elayne's WebsiteElayne's Instagram ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, Jess Coe comes on the show to share about her journey with Infertility. Jess shares about her journey with endometriosis, miscarriage, having two beautiful children through adoption and a miracle birth and then ultimately how she lost her fertility completely through an ectopic pregnancy. Jess comes on to share hope and healing with our listeners that might be currently going through their own infertility journey.Jess's InstagramJess's Blog---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Allison Gingras! Allison is a wife, mother and author. We sit down and chat all about following God's will for our lives and how when God calls us to do something, he gives us the grace to do it. Allison shares her own faith journey, how she got involved in the church, and her story of adopting her special needs daughter. I loved this conversation with Allison and I'm excited to share it with you!  Allison on InstagramAllison's Website ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Gina Pugh. Gina is a wife and mother and has been married for over 20 years. Gina and I chat about her life, starting a business with her husband, and advice she has for young brides. This conversation was beautiful and I'm excited to share it with you! Gina's WebsiteGina's Boutique on InstagramDan and StephanieFr. Timothy's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Roland. Laura is a wife of 30+ years, and comes on the show today to share her life with us. She shares about how she intentionally tries to find beauty in the ordinary and encourages you to do the same. This was such a wonderful conversation and I'm excited to share it with you! Laura's WebsiteLaura's Instagram ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Kasia Cuvilier and she shares with us her love story. From meeting her husband at World Youth Day, to long distance dating and then moving to another country as a newly married bride, Kasia has a beautiful stroy of trusting in God and his provision for her! You won't want to miss this episode.Kasia On Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, Kate and I sit down and talk about life without children. We talk about the cross of infertility. We talk about how when you get married as a Catholic, so many people assume that you will have children right away and it can be what you assume your identity might be if you don't have children right away.In this episode, we talk about finding your identity aside from children and ways you can still live life to the fullest.Kate's Instagram---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast  

On the Podcast today, I sit down with Kristi from @postpartumgrace! Complimenting last week's episode perfectly, this episode takes a little further and into the Postpartum phase of life. Kristi is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in postpartum nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset and comes on the show to share her knowledge about the postpartum period!Kristi on InstagramKristi's Website ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode I sit down and talk with Erin Hazelbaker. Erin has her Masters in Physical Therapy and is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and is also a  certified Doula.Erin shares her story as a Catholic wife and more. We chat specifically about birth, and how you can achieve a truly Catholic birth.In this conversation, we talk about:Developing Your TeamConversations to have with your SpouseHow to Use Lectio Divina to Prepare for BirthHow to Handle The Fear of BirthAnd More!The Joyful Birth Project Course---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I am joined by the founder of Motherhood through the Mysteries, Cait Winters! We sit down and talk about Cait's life as a Catholic Bride, and how she incorporates the mystery of the rosary into her daily life.Motherhood Through The Mysteries WebsiteCait on Instagram ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode I sit down with Christina Valenzuela! Christina is an NFP instructor and she comes on the show today  to talk about NFP and how to find a method that works for you! Christina on Instagram ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast 

In this episode, I sit down with Tara Nicolson and we chat all about motherhood, and beauty and struggles that it may bring. We talk about practical ways you can begin to prepare, how to involve your spouse in those preparations, and how to build a support network for yourself during that transition! Tara on InstagramTara's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Megan Faller. Megan specializes in helping women understand the power of their cycle and using it to our advantage. In this episode, we chat about the cycle, the roles the hormones play in it, and how we can optimize our life around the different shifts we might see in our mood during our cycle! Megan's WebsiteMegan on Instagram ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Emma Alles, who is coming on the show today to talk about her life as a wife and mother. Emma shares her experience as a working mother and talks about what it's like to be married to an artist.  ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

On this episode I sit down with @thecontemplativehomemaker, Lauren De Witt. We chat about her experience as a homemaker, her conversion, and how she incorporates her faith into her every day life! Lauren on InstagramLauren's Website---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast

Today, I wanted to share a solo episode telling you a little bit more about me, about my story, and my advice for newly married brides! We talk about:My Time in the ConventDiscerning God's WillMy advice for newly married bridesHope you enjoy! ---Got questions? Guest or topic suggestions?Email me at: catholicbrides@gmail.comFind me on Instagram: @catholicbridespodcast