The Feminine Genius Podcast

When the Lord calls, He calls! The Feminine Genius Podcast has been quite quiet ever since the end of season 4, and after a lot of prayer and reflection I feel that it's time to bring the podcast to a close. After spending 3+ years hearing and sharing the stories of some incredible feminine geniuses from all over the world, I take some time to reflect on this honour and responsibility by sharing my own story with all of you, something that I've never been able to do in full with this podcast until now.I also take some time to share some news about what's next for me... and I'll let you tune in to hear more!Read more: https://rachelwong.substack.com/p/the-lord-has-moved-heaven-and-earthYou can follow the Daughters of St. Paul on Instagram and Twitter @daughterstpaul. Learn more about the Daughters of St. Paul here: https://daughtersofstpaul.com/Who-We-AreThey also have a really great podcast called The Daughters Project, which you can listen to wherever you listen to your podcasts.The Feminine Genius Podcast will still be available to listen to wherever you find your podcasts, though our web presence will be changing. Keep following @femgeniuspod on Instagram for more updates!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay. A big thank you to them both for sharing their gifts and talents with all of us through the duration of the podcast!

This season has truly been the most international season, complete with the 100th episode milestone and a lot of incredible stories of different feminine geniuses from (literally) across the globe! I take some time to reflect on the season that's happened and share a little bit of insight into what's next for the podcast.Here are the show notes for this week's finale episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-107-a-look-back-on-season-4-whats-nextA big thank you to Theresa Ambat for her help on editing the last few episodes of the season, and to all the women who came on as guests this season (in order of appearance): Vivienne Boddy, Chenele Shaw, Krista Corbello, Lauren Costabile, Alexandria Glaudé, Sophia Lebano, Rachel Harkins Ullmann, Sr. Josephine Garrett, Nicole Caruso, April Garcia, Trisha de Souza, Claire Ellendson, Joy Katigbak, Liv Harrison, Elizabeth Varga, Whitney Maslak, Maria Raissa Espinoza, Rakhi McCormick, Jill Simons, and Micole Amalu.If you enjoyed listening to this season of The Feminine Genius Podcast, I invite you to share your favourite episode (or episodes!) with a friend and to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It helps others find the show, and your contribution makes a difference!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“There's something they have to offer from the struggles and the shape of their lives that the Church needs.” During her time as a campus missionary, Micole Amalu found herself journeying with students who struggled with their mental health, and helped them in their journey of healing. These experiences as well as her own journey led her to start The Face of Mercy, a nonprofit organization that aims to help provide mental health advocacy and education in the Church. In this episode, Micole and I talk about the experiences that helped her see this need, how The Face of Mercy carries out this mission, and what we as a Church can do to support others struggling with their mental health.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-106-mental-health-in-the-church-and-the-face-of-mercyYou can learn more about The Face of Mercy by visiting thefaceofmercy.org and by following them on Instagram @thefaceofmercy. There are additional mental health resources linked in the show notes. Your mental health matters!!This episode was edited by Theresa Ambat, who also created our theme music, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“The fullness of truth breeds joy, and living out of that and not allowing these lies about our identity to really percolate in our souls is something that then allows us to access that joy so much more easily.” Jill Simons shared some major truth in this episode, discussing how the Lord invited her to trust Him more and stop hurrying and worrying. Jill is a wife, mother and the owner and creative director of Pink Salt Riot, but above all she's come to rest in the truth of her identity as God's daughter. Through her work and ministry, Jill's mission is to help other women recognize this identity in themselves. In this episode, Jill shares how she's come to see her identity as God's daughter, the story behind Pink Salt Riot, and how we can all stop hurrying and worrying, resting first in God's love for us.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-105-our-first-identity-is-daughter-of-godBe sure to check out Pink Salt Riot online at their website, pinksaltriot.com and by following them on Instagram @pinksaltriot.If you ever find yourself in Tulsa, Oklahoma, go and drop by their storefront The Riot House!As Jill mentioned, she is the host of the podcast The Authentic Uprising Show, which you can listen to wherever you listen to your podcasts.This episode was edited by Theresa Ambat, who also is the genius behind our theme music. Our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“I'd been searching in all different faiths. I think then it was very much an encounter with Christ in the least, with the explanation especially from this young man.” Rakhi McCormick's journey to the Catholic faith was one of continual encounter. She was raised Hindu in a small town, and for much of her life she sought out belonging and identity. Through various points of encounter, she met Jesus in different people and experiences. Rakhi entered the Catholic Church as a young adult, and now walks with other people through a variety of ministries that she serves. In this episode, Rakhi shares her story of conversion, how she started using her art to serve God, and what it means to encounter Christ in the least.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-104-encountering-christ-in-community-and-in-the-leastBe sure to follow Rakhi on Twitter @RakhiMcCormick and on Instagram @rakstardesigns. You can learn more about Rakhi and her artwork by visiting her website, rakstardesigns.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“What is youth ministry? I get paid to love teens where they are and create community and show them literally the way, the truth and the life.” Joy is the word that come to mind when I think of Maria Raissa Espinoza. Maria is a youth minister and the host of the podcast Saintly Not Salty. After receiving a call from the Lord to evangelize to youth, Maria devoted her life to the calls to mission and holiness. A lot of her ministry revolves around bringing people closer to Christ and encountering Him and His love. In this episode, Maria shares the call that changed her life, her ministry as a youth minister, and the inspiration behind her podcast Saintly Not Salty.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-103-journeying-to-sainthood-with-joy-and-vulnerabilityYou can listen to Saintly Not Salty on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts! You can also follow along on Instagram @saintlynotsalty. In an episode of Saintly Not Salty, Maria shared the story of how we met on Valentine's Day 2022, which is an incredible story! You can listen to that specific episode (and all episodes of the pod) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nxkw6EauuGzgdfLzS7yh7?si=cf388ce5e30a4b01Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“In following my vocation and doing my best to focus on my family's needs, I think God has been able to speak to me and bring out this career of being a recording artist.” Whitney Maslak was encouraged from an early age to share her musical gifts with her community. While going professional with her music wasn't seen as a practical path, Whitney never stopped singing. Through an inspired moment in prayer, she received assurance from the Lord to pursue music, and from there, while caring for her family as a stay at home mom, she went on to release an album, working on it in her home and sharing it with the world. In this episode, Whitney and I talk about her love for music and cantoring, how Gregorian chant helped her through some challenging times, and the balance of motherhood while pursuing her music dreams.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-102-serving-as-a-stay-at-home-mom-and-a-recording-artistBe sure to follow Whitney on Instagram @whitneymaslakmusic. You can learn more about her music and stay up to date with Whitney's latest releases by checking out her website, whitneymaslak.com.Whitney's Youtube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/whitneymaslakOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“You should love your God-given body, but you should also desire for that body to be how God desires for it to be.” Elizabeth Varga has a very special relationship to faith and food. In college, she was the one who had all the unique snacks — and now, she shares her plant-based recipes and the intersection of faith and food on her blog, “At Elizabeth's Table”. In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk about her desire to share the good news with the people she meets, her journey on becoming a plant-based Catholic, and how food plays into our relationships with God and others.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-101-bringing-faith-and-food-to-the-tableBe sure to follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabeths_table, and you can check out her recipes and writing on these topics and more at her website, atelizabethstable.com!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

Friends, today's episode is the 100th episode of The Feminine Genius Podcast! It is surreal to be here and this would not have been possible with all of you: this community of sisters and friends who I am so fortunate to journey with as we all learn what it means to live out our unique feminine genius.Today's episode features some short reflections submitted by some listeners and dear sisters in Christ, and I am so excited for you to hear how they live out their feminine genius in a tangible way that makes sense in their life and context.In this episode, in order of appearance, you hear from Lorraine Abagatnan, Rosanne Bajao, Eula Chua, Louisa Florentin, Marystella Ramirez Guerra, Gabrielle Raymond, Melissa Siu-Chong, Nyasha Thandi, and Christine Tolentino. A big thank you to each of them for sharing so beautifully and vulnerably!Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-100-100-episodes-of-the-feminine-genius-podcastOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“I want people to fall in love with people, and then they'll want to know the creator because they're falling in love with the art.” Liv Harrison is a powerhouse of a woman who has endured a number of crosses in her life. She is a captivating speaker and storyteller with a killer sense of humour, but above all, she is rooted in the truth of God's love for her. Her goal is to encourage, inspire, and connect people to Jesus — and she does so with joy, laughter, and incredible courage. In this episode, Liv shares the relationship between her faith and weight loss journey, her desire to connect people together through the work she does, and why it's so important to give ourselves permission to be extraordinary.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-99-giving-permission-to-be-extraordinaryBe sure to follow Liv Harrison on Instagram @thelivharrison and @lhmedia.productions, and check out her website: thelivharrison.com. You'll find all the links to listen and watch “It's Not That Late with Liv Harrison” and “Liv Every Day” from all those places!Special thanks to Anna Lincoln for her help in coordinating and making this interview happen!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“As a human person, made male or female, your body tells you something. Your body tells you that you are created to be a gift: you are made for relationship.” Growing up in a culturally Catholic country, Joy Katigbak knows very well what it means to serve. As the Lord called her to work in ministry, she was invited to be docile and more open to Him. This openness made her instrumental in bringing Theology of the Body to her home country of the Philippines. Now, she shares this important message as a TOB speaker both locally and abroad. In this episode, Joy shares how ministry is deeply woven into her marriage and family life, how she first came to learn about Theology of the Body, and the importance of making a gift of ourselves to others.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-98-sharing-the-gift-of-theology-of-the-body — I've linked a number of TOB resources for you to check out if you want to learn more!Be sure to follow Joy on Instagram @joybkatigbak.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

“The diversity of saints speaks to how big God is.” Claire Ellendson has a profound love for the saints, and aspires to learn as much as she can about her friends in heaven. One of the things that she's come to appreciate is the ordinary-ness of some of these holy men and women, and through this appreciation, she's grown in love of service and meeting people where they're at, learning more about God's unconditional love for us. In this episode, Claire shares her background in serving with NET Ministries, what she's learned from working with folks with different abilities, and what inspired her to befriend the saints.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-97-saint-friends-from-heaven-and-earthBe sure to follow Dead Friend Saints on Instagram, @deadfriendsaints!I was lucky enough to be a guest on Dead Friend Saints and we talked about one of my favourite saints, Pope St. John Paul II! You can listen to that episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and beyond. Be sure to subscribe on your favourite platform so you never miss an episode!Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KGXTRTS2WgvqWlwiznJjx?si=3447312d9f83422aOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"Our suffering sometimes gives us the capacity to understand what it means to be in heaven one day." Trisha de Souza had plans to work in politics and worked extremely hard towards that goal. But a series of health issues led to a major career shift and gave new life to an old hobby. This dramatic change led Trisha to grow in her dependence on God in the midst of life's challenges, as well as the reminder that this world is our ship, and not our home. In this episode, Trisha and I talk about the difficult health challenges she's had to endure, how she came to start her art business, and the important prayer that changed her perspective on God and His providence.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-96-surrender-dependence-and-when-dreams-dieTo check out Trisha's art and get in touch with her for commissions, check out her Instagram @mademarionillustrated!As mentioned in the episode, I first heard Trisha's story on the podcast In The Thicket! Take a listen to that episode featuring Trisha here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1s7EE6hG56IKxiLnqhaCfv?si=W5aV5p_ERCOgtKCSwXJC8AOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We need to really be naked before the Lord. We really need to bear everything before the Lord. He is ready to take every pain, every suffering, every blemish that you have, and He will turn it into grace. He will give you grace to go through that." April Garcia was raised Catholic but spent many years away from God and her faith. Her journey and searching brought her to a variety of different places, but ultimately she landed on the front lines of the New Evangelization. She now shares stories of conversion and uncovers the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith through the show Unmasked. In this episode, April shares about her journey back to the Catholic faith, why she felt called to start Unmasked, and the need for all of us to participate in the New Evangelization.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-95-unmasking-the-truth-goodness-and-beauty-of-godYou can watch all episodes of Unmasked on Facebook by visiting their page, facebook.com/theunmaskedlife and you can also follow Unmasked on Instagram, @theunmaskedlife.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"God is the author of beauty, and He gives us our feminine genius. He gives us our gifts and our mission, and it's so much bigger than just one industry." Nicole Caruso has always had a love for style, art and media. The intersection of her background working in the fashion industry along with her vocation of motherhood challenged her perceptions of beauty and what it means to be worthy, and this led her to start Worthy of Wearing, a movement that reminds women of their God-given worth that goes beyond output and productivity. In this episode, Nicole and I talk about her experiences working in fashion, how God brought together her love of her faith and fashion, and how Worthy of Wearing came to be.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-94-embracing-our-god-given-worthYou can check out more of Nicole's work, including purchasing your own copy of Worthy of Wearing, on her website, nicolemcaruso.com!You can also follow Nicole on Instagram: @nmcaruso.Special thanks to Sarah Lemieux from Sophia Institute Press for her help in coordinating this interview and making it happen! Learn more about Sophia Institute Press and the wonderful books they have available here: sophiainstitute.comOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I thought it had to be lost and left in order for me to move forward, and it was more like it had to be given over, to be transformed and made new for what was ahead." Sr. Josephine Garrett is a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth with an incredible story and journey. She was raised Baptist, studied Political Philosophy, and worked in banking. During her time in banking, she had a desire to be a woman of God, and through this entered into the Catholic Church. With an even deeper desire to serve God, she began discerning and became a religious sister, and now works as a licensed counselor. In this episode, Sr. Josephine shares her incredible journey of becoming Catholic and a religious sister, her passion for serving children as a counselor, and the important truth that our God is a God of abundance, and not scarcity.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-93-finding-god-in-the-abundanceYou can follow Sr. Josephine on Instagram @sr_josephine.You can also learn more about the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth by checking out their website, https://nazarethcsfn.org/, and by following them on Instagram @csfn.usa.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We all should strive to be a leader in our own sphere of influence, wherever it is that God has placed us, wherever it is that we can be a gift of self to others." When Rachel Harkins Ullmann was young, she received a powerful vision from the Lord. She felt a call to step out of her comfort zone, serve others, and be a leader. With many years of experience working in ministry, Rachel now serves as the Executive Director for the GIVEN Institute, an organization that empowers young women to be leaders in the Church and society. In this episode, Rachel and I talk about her unique faith journey, how she got involved with the GIVEN Institute, and the important gift that Catholic women are as servant leaders in the world.Here are the show notes for this episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-92-leading-through-the-gift-you-areYou can learn more about the GIVEN Institute by checking out their website, giveninstitute.com, and you can also find them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @giveninstitute. You can also follow Rachel on Instagram @catholicexcel.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"[Hearing loss] was something that became positive for me, knowing that whatever I was given, I would find a way through God's grace, obviously, to transform it into something good." As a girl growing up with progressive hearing loss, Sophia Lebano didn't always feel supported. Through a number of trials and moving schools, Sophia found that the one constant in her life was God and her faith, and she knew that to get through the challenges she would need to surrender everything to Him. God heard her prayer, and this sparked Sophia's life mission to spread the Gospel and advocate for those with hearing loss. In this episode, Sophia and I talk about her conviction in the Catholic faith, her work as an entrepreneur and the host of the podcast Hear and Now, and the movements of the Holy Spirit in her life.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-91-sharing-the-gospel-hear-and-nowYou can listen and subscribe to Sophia's podcast Hear and Now on Apple Podcasts or wherever else you find your podcasts.Learn more about her work by checking out sophialebano.com and by following her on Instagram @sophialebano.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"Wrestling is what allowed me to come into my own and embrace who I am as a woman, and appreciate my body in the way that God made it." Alexandria Glaudé didn't seek out wrestling at first. In her words, "God wanted her to wrestle." She started wrestling in high school and quickly excelled in the sport, and has her sights set on wrestling for Team USA in the Olympics. Through the sport of wrestling and her biracial identity, she's come to learn a lot about herself, her femininity, and the ways God is calling on her to set the world on fire. In this episode, Alexandria and I talk about how God brought her into the sport of wrestling, how she's seen her femininity flourish within the sport, and how her multi-faceted identity puts her in a unique position to evangelize to those in the margins.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-90-embracing-femininity-through-wrestlingYou can follow Alexandria on her wrestling and faith journey on Instagram @glaudealex.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"There's such beauty in that trust and faithfulness in saying 'yes' amidst those unknowns." Lauren Costabile remembers a summer serving at a camp for children and youth with special needs. In her nervousness, she connected with a camper with Down Syndrome, and she says that this was like a hug from God. As she learned more and grew in her desire to serve this community, she founded the organization Hearts of Joy International, which provides heart surgery for children with Down Syndrome in countries where families can't afford medical care. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about how she founded Hearts of Joy International, her deep desire to serve others, and how our little 'yeses' help us live out our God-given plan and mission for our lives.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-89-saying-yes-to-gods-mission-for-usYou can learn more about the important and life-changing work that Hearts of Joy International does by visiting heartsofjoyinternational.com. You can also find them on Instagram and Facebook @heartsofjoyinternational.Please also consider supporting their current #Hug4Hearts Challenge! Learn more: heartsofjoyinternational.com/hug4heartsOur theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I want to cultivate a culture of life in my daily life." Krista Corbello was raised Catholic and lived in a very culturally Catholic place, and this meant that she didn't have to think too much about calling herself 'pro-life'. But a human rights talk and meeting her biological father helped her to see herself in the pro-life movement. She started to speak out about her mother's story, and over time learned more about her own story of origin. In learning about a sibling who she lost to abortion, she started the non-profit Even This Way, a place to provide siblings and families healing and community. In this episode, Krista shares the relationship between her faith and pro-life journey, what she's learned from running Even This Way, and her desire to be an open heart in the world.Content Warning: In this episode, Krista and I talk about abortion. Listener discretion is advised.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-88-being-an-open-heart-for-the-worldYou can learn more about Even This Way by visiting their website, https://www.eventhisway.org/. Follow Krista on Instagram @kristacorbello.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We are all trying to eradicate a sin and replace it with a virtue, so let's all be on the same page." When she was younger, Chenele Shaw saw something in her peers that piqued her curiosity. After making some poor choices in her past, she made a conscious decision to reform her life and turn to God. This initial yes helped her grow in relationship with God and give witness to true human fraternity and she does this through groups like The Human Condition Community and Before Gethsemane Initiative. In this episode, Chenele shares her story of deepening her faith, being a champion for mental health awareness and racial reconciliation, and why it's important to have those difficult conversations to foster true human fraternity.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-87-a-champion-for-human-fraternityYou can follow Chenele on Instagram @chenele_k.Learn more about The Human Condition Community by following them on Instagram @thehumanconditioncommunity and by checking their website, thehumanconditioncommunity.org.Learn more about Before Gethsemane Initiative by following them on Instagram @beforegethsemane and by checking out their website, beforegethsemane.org.Chenele is the host of the podcast Ave Spotlight, which you can listen to wherever you listen to your podcasts! She was kind enough to host me on her show, and you can listen to that episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64wQvLI1e5b8Zr7T0LLkUD?si=c272737508b446ba Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We're all called to be life givers, we're all called to give life and to be creatives. And in that sense, we really do share in God's image and likeness in a special way." Vivienne Boddy's artwork is instantly recognizeable and beautiful. As she prepared to enter into a new season of her life as a mother, she started Garden of Her Womb, an Instagram account where she shares her artistic journey. For Vivienne, it is a way to share her reflections on faith, life as a mother, and her growing relationship with God. In this episode, Vivienne and I talk about how she got into art, what inspired her to go public with her artwork, and how she's seen her art as a vessel to grow closer to God.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-86-giving-life-through-creatingYou can follow Vivienne Boddy on Instagram @gardenofherwomb and check out more of her work on her website, https://gardenofherwomb.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

Friends, it is the season finale of The Feminine Genius Podcast! This season, we welcomed 22 incredible women who shared their stories and unique ways of living out their feminine genius. I am so in awe of each of them and the ways in which they say YES to working with God in the particular way that He calls them!In this episode, I share some of the things that I've learned through talking this season of the podcast, as well as a little insight into what's next! Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-85-looking-back-on-season-3The Feminine Genius Podcast will be going on a bit of a break, and will return soon! To stay up to date with the podcast, be sure to follow us @femgeniuspod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also listen to this podcast everywhere you listen to your podcasts!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I'm there to convey the message, not be the message of 'I can read braille, so look at me!'" Kate Crohan is a woman of deep faith who has experienced great joy in her life, but has also had her fair share of crosses. Kate is blind, and goes through life with the help and support of many loved ones around her. She doesn't let her blindness stop her, though: Kate is active in her parish community, singing in the choir, lectoring at mass, serving the parish council and more. She is a true model of service, placing herself at the service of her family and friends, and doing so with great joy. In this episode, Kate and I talk about navigating life with blindness, the variety of ways that she serves the church, and the importance of accessibility for persons of all abilities in the Catholic Church.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-84-carrying-our-crosses-with-joyA big thank you goes to Aisling Redican of the Xavier Society for the Blind for connecting Kate and I to make this episode possible! You can learn more about the Xavier Society by checking out their website, xaviersocietyfortheblind.org. They are also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @XavierSociety.

"This is going beyond just knowing our cycles and loving our bodies, but loving who we are as persons and recognizing the person in front of us." When Bridget Busacker got engaged, she and her now-husband started looking for a natural family planning method to start them off. But the research process showed that this wasn't as simple as they thought. Wanting to take action in the fertility awareness space, she co-founded Managing Your Fertility, a one-stop shop for women to learn more about and compare different NFP methods. Her hope is to build out the space and make an impact in women's health, not only for herself, but for her daughters and future generations. In this episode, Bridget and I talk about how she became interested in charting and fertility awareness, how she started Managing Your Fertility, and how becoming a mother empowered her to jump head first into this work full-time.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-83-wholeness-fertility-awareness-and-reverencing-our-bodiesYou can learn more about Managing Your Fertility by checking out their website, managingyourfertility.com, and you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook @managingyourfertility. Finally, Bridget has a podcast where she dives into everything that we talked about, and so much more! Listen to Managing Your Fertility wherever listen to your podcasts.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

** CW: In this episode, there is mention of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Please take care when listening. **"I am convinced that when every single woman is able to encounter the God mission inside of her, there is nothing that will stop her from turning the world to Christ." Kiki Rocha is a fierce champion for human dignity and bringing the light of God to the world. As a survivor of many traumas endured in her life, she now finds herself on a mission to rebuild culture through the heart of women, and she does this through expanding their mindset and helping them find their unique God-mission. She desires for women to live fully alive and launch their dreams. In this episode, Kiki and I talk about her past work with The Culture Project, the strength and inspiration she draws from her mother, and the ways in which God uses her story as a vessel for light and joy in the world.Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/post/episode-82-rebuilding-the-culture-through-the-heart-of-womenWe referenced a blog post that Kiki wrote for The Culture Project in this episode, and you can read it here: https://thecultureproject.org/when-loving-your-parents-gets-difficult/Follow Kiki Rocha on Instagram @kikiiithebrave for inspiration and resources!Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We're human—we need tangible things to raise our eyes to heaven." A lot of Meghan Ashley Sokolowski's work is rooted in beauty. As a stylist for Catholic women, she has the opportunity to help women develop their personal style that is unique to them while also being modest and fun. Since clothes are a necessary part of our daily life, Meghan's goal is to make styling as easy as possible, and her hope is that when we can simplify that part of our lives, we can then put our energy towards things like deepening our prayer life. In this episode, Meghan shares the role her older sister played in her personal faith journey, what drew her to styling Catholic women, and her love of Mary—the ultimate style icon.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can learn more about the work that Meghan does as well as see some of her fabulous outfits by following her on Instagram, @meghanashleystyling and by checking out her website, meghanashleystyling.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay. Special thanks to Eleanor Wong for her help on this episode.

"God was once again inviting me to revisit this passion and this seed that He planted within me." Amanda Lee's journey to the Catholic faith was a long but beautiful one. She thought that her identity was wrapped up in academics or her athletic ability as a competitive swimmer. But through a powerful homily and a message from a stranger, Amanda was invited to explore her identity in Him as a daughter of God. Armed with her faith, Amanda now uses her platform City on a Hill to not only share her artwork, but also the ways in which God loves her unconditionally. In this episode, Amanda shares her incredible journey of faith and conversion, how she got into art despite failing the subject in school, and how God calls her - and all of us - to be a light to the world.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can find Amanda's artwork by checking out her website, cityonahilldesigns.com and by following her on Instagram @cityonahillco.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay. Special thanks this week to Eleanor Wong.

"We miss out on that full picture of creation, the reflection of God through people, when we only have one voice represented." When Sarah Ku was pregnant with her second child, she found herself on the hunt for an Asian baby doll for her eldest daughter. But when she found that there were no options of dolls that looked like her daughter, this started her on a journey of seeking out representation in books and media for herself and her family. This journey led Sarah to start a blog and a podcast called A Growing Home, where she talks about how she's intentionally raising her family while also sharing her unique voice as a biracial Asian, Catholic woman. In this episode, Sarah shares her own story of conversion to the Catholic church, the importance of diversity and representation, and the ways in which she is lives out the Spirit of God as a mother to her children.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can follow Sarah on Instagram @agrowinghome, and learn more by checking out her website, agrowinghome.com.Be sure to tune in to Sarah's podcast A Growing Home! You can listen to and download A Growing Home wherever you listen to your podcasts. Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I really wanted to create a space that would illustrate and show a diverse range of stories from Catholic women, that would really show the beauty and the diversity of the many different ways in which we as women live out the faith." Corynne Staresinic is a convert to the Catholic faith from a strong Evangelical background. In the past, Corynne disagreed with the ways women were treated by the Catholic Church. But through dating her now husband - who was a Catholic - and diving into her own research, she started to see the beauty and wisdom of Catholicism. Through her faith journey, she came to see the beauty of Catholic femininity and the diversity of ways women live out their  vocation, which led her to create The Catholic Woman. In this episode, Corynne and I talk about her journey of conversion to the Catholic Church, how The Catholic Woman came to be, and why it's so important to her to create a place for all women to belong.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Learn more about The Catholic Woman by checking out their website, thecatholicwoman.co.  They're also on Instagram @thecatholicwoman and on Facebook @TheCatholicWoman.Co.If you want to hear more about A Place to Belong, take a listen to season two of The Daughters Project Podcast from the Daughters of St. Paul, who published the book! Over the course of the season, hosts Sr. Tracey Matthia and Sr. Julia Marie Benedicta interview a number of the contributors to the book. You can listen to The Daughters Project wherever you listen to your podcasts!You can also find Corynne on Instagram @corynnestaresinic.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We've seen and felt first hand how remarkable it is to be serving people. And we're asking ourselves, why not share this feeling with as many people as possible?" Raisa and Renai Jose are two young changemakers living in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. From a young age, the Jose sisters had the values of service and love of neighbour instilled within them, and they wanted to find different ways to serve the community. This inspired them to start The Giving Truck, a non-profit organization which aims to mobilize youth to create change through random acts of kindness. Together with their volunteers, they serve people all over Vancouver, and they hope to empower other young people to be the change they wish to see in their community. In this episode, Raisa and Renai share how The Giving Truck got started, the different ways they serve others, and what sparked their love of service in their own lives. Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can learn more about The Giving Truck and support their work by checking out their website, givingtruck.ca. You can also follow them on Instagram (@thegivingtruckofficial) and on Facebook (@thegivingtruck).Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"Religion, and the especially the Catholic faith, has been talking about these things - who the human person is, why we're here - for thousands of years! So we should be part of the discussion." Samantha Stephenson has always been curious and drawn to the truth. As a convert to the Catholic faith, her journey consisted of a two-fold conversion: one of the intellect, and then of the heart. Being drawn to the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church led her to pursue a variety of projects and work in different positions, including teaching theology, hosting a podcast on bioethics, and working as a writer. Now as a mother, Samantha continues to encourage other women to follow the passions God has given them as the founder of the community Spoken Women while also nurturing her own passions and encouraging those of her children.In this episode, Samantha and I talk about her conversion to the Catholic faith, her love for the intellectual tradition in the Catholic faith, and the power of having women present at the table when important conversations take place.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can listen to Samantha's podcast "Brave New Us" wherever you listen to your podcasts!Learn more about Spoken Women by following them on Instagram and Facebook, @spokenwomen. You can find them online at spokenwomen.com.You can learn all about these projects and more from Samantha by checking out her personal website, snstephenson.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I think the world is so much more beautiful when everybody in different bodies can live and be their full selves." Ogechi Akalegbre is a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion in variety of arenas. Whether she's lifting at the gym, advocating for diversity or providing a space for women to share their stories, Ogechi is committed to honouring the unique nature of each person - both in the Catholic Church and beyond. She desires to be a good trouble maker who wants to shake up the world and bring more awareness to some of the most pressing social justice issues of our time. In this episode, Ogechi and I talk about her journey into the world of power lifting, how she started her podcast "Tell Me If You Can", and why it's so important for her to advocate for diversity, especially within the Catholic Church.Show notes for this week's episode. Be sure to listen and subscribe to Ogechi's podcast "Tell Me If You Can" wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can follow Ogechi on Instagram @gechmeifyoucan, and check out her website, gechmeifyoucan.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"If this is not my calling, how can I still take those things that I've learned and the things I still love, and how can I use those things now?" With a background in media studies and theology, Julia Strukely has found a variety of ways to put her degree and faith into action. As she followed the promptings of God in her life, she found herself leading retreats, serving with NET Ministries, working as a youth minister, and even discerned a religious vocation. Even though she ultimately discerned out of religious life, Julia saw that her time discerning was just the beginning to a deepening of her personal mission. Now, she teaches religion, journalism and media literacy to middle schoolers and continues to evangelize with and through the media - all because she continued to say yes. In this episode, Julia and I talk about her love for media, her time discerning a religious vocation and how that formed her, and how she continues to evangelize now as a speaker and podcaster.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can follow Julia on Instagram @sevenmilechats and on Twitter @MsStrukely1.Please be sure to tune into Julia's podcast, Seven Mile Chats! You can listen to it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Julia was also so kind and invited me to talk scripture with her on Seven Mile Chats! You can listen to that episode here.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay,

"If I can help marriages, if I can do one small thing to save one family or rebuild or connect, then that's impacting the culture in a larger way." When she was younger, Regina Boyd noticed that many of her friends would go to her for advice or counsel. This sparked an interest in helping others, which led to pursuing a career in the areas of psychology, counseling and therapy. Regina now is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is the founder of her own private practice, Boyd Counseling Services. Through her work, Regina aims to impact the culture through strengthening relationships and bolstering love. In this episode, Regina and I talk about what drew her to the area of psychology, sharing her message in the digital space, and her desire to impact the culture around her through the work that she does.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can find Regina Boyd on Instagram @boydcounselingservices and on Facebook. You can also check out her website to learn more about her work and the services she offers at reginaboyd.com.Be sure to also listen and subscribe to Regina's podcast, Connecting Out Loud, wherever you listen to your podcasts! Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We're all created in the image and likeness of God, who doesn't want us to survive and starve. He wants us to live abundantly." After many years of serving in ministry, Elena Nuñez Murdock pivoted from her time in ministry to become a full-time entrepreneur. It was a process that taught her many lessons about resilience and self-confidence, and best of all, she was able to build on her experiences in ministry and bring them into the workplace. With all this in mind, Elena founded Mission to Launch: an all-in-one platform that equips and mentors those who are ready to transition from ministry into the corporate world, and encourages them to live life to the full. In this episode, Elena and I talk about the experiences she gained while working in ministry, what inspired her to found Mission to Launch, and the fact that we aren't just made for scarcity—we are made to thrive and live abundantly.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.To learn more about Mission to Launch, be sure to check out their website: mission2launch.com. Follow Mission to Launch on Instagram to stay up to date on course offerings and more news: @mission2launch.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I want to help other people tell their stories. I want to be a part of the process of helping them share what's on their heart." Ava Lalor has always been attracted to listening to and sharing stories. As she worked through her time in college, Ava found her voice not only in the writing that she did but in helping to edit and work with other writers. She took this passion into her job at Our Sunday Visitor, where by chance, she found herself working behind the scenes at Radiant Magazine. Now, Ava is the editor of this online publication, working with women all over the United States to share their stories and perspectives on topics such as God's love, femininity, and beyond. In this episode, Ava and I talk about her love of stories, how she became the editor of Radiant Magazine, and her conviction in the fact that everyone has a story to tell.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can find Radiant magazine by checking out their website, radiantmagazine.com, and you can find them on Instagram @radiant_mag. You can follow Ava on Instagram @avalalor.For more information about Our Sunday Visitor, you can check them out at osv.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I'm always trying my best to treat these students as not just a student, but a soul and a body to be nourished." When the pandemic started to sweep across the world in 2020, Monét Souza found herself wanting to share the joy and hope of Christ with other people. As an educator with a passion and talent for public speaking, Monét founded A Message of Hope, an online video series geared towards encouraging high school and college students to live out their Catholic faith. Through this platform and her work as an elementary school teacher, Monét shares this message of hope with as many people as possible through education, resources, and encouragement. In this episode, Monét and I talk about her love for public speaking, her experiences in working with young minds in the classroom, and what pushed her to launch her ministry under such unusual circumstances.Here are the show notes for this week's episode. Be sure to follow A Message of Hope on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! All of this information and more can be found in their website, amhlifestyles.com.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I wanna see all sorts of cultures achieving holiness. I don't want it to just be one culture that can be holy or that can belong, but all cultures." As a young person Sr. Desiré Anne-Marie Findlay was fascinated by the holiness of saints, and she found herself similarly fascinated by different nuns that she would meet. While on a pilgrimage through New Mexico, she met the Felician Sisters and started to discern religious life. A series of Sr. Desiré's 'yeses' would eventually bring her to where she is today. Not only does she help other women discern their vocations, but as a Black Catholic, she is a champion for representation and the conviction that all are called to holiness, regardless of who they are and what they look like. In this episode, Sr. Desiré and I talk about her vocational discernment journey, how she praises God through her gift of dance, and why representation in the Catholic Church is needed and necessary.Here are the show notes for this week's episode. You can follow Sr. Desiré on Instagram @sistah.d. Learn more about the Felician Sisters by checking out their website: feliciansistersna.org.As well, in this conversation we made reference to a short film that featured Sr. Desiré and more of her story.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"We have the unique gifts and abilities for holiness in each and every one of us." Olivia McCarthy is a wife, mom, and the host of the podcast Heart Home Faith. From a young age, Olivia was exposed to comparison culture, and this changed the way that she saw herself. But through a powerful dream, Olivia encountered the truth of who Jesus is, and in turn, what her identity is in Him. Now she encourages other women through the work she does at her parish and on her podcast, inspiring them to be the best stewards of their homes and faith that they can be. In this episode, Olivia and I dive into her experience with comparison culture, the beautiful dream that changed her faith journey, and the story behind her podcast Heart Home Faith.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Olivia is the host of the podcast Heart Home Faith, which you can listen and subscribe to wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow her on Instagram @hearthomefaith. Olivia was kind enough to host me on Heart Home Faith, and you can take a listen to that episode where we talk about the feminine genius here! Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"The creative gifts I have aren't just mine, they were created within me as an image and likeness of who God is." Dom Almario's relationship with God changed when she encountered the truth of who He is at a Steubenville conference. This set her ablaze with a desire to continually pursue this truth through all that is beautiful and good. Now, Dom uses her gifts to evangelize through her work with Greater Glory Ministry and other freelance projects that she does. In this episode, Dom and I talk about how her faith changed when she encountered God through truth, beauty and goodness, how she got into art, and the parallels that she draws between simplicity and her own faith life.Here are the show notes for this episode.Learn more about Greater Glory Ministry by checking out their website, greatergloryministry.org. You can also follow them on Instagram @_greaterglory. You can see more of Dom's work by following her on Instagram, @_designedbydom.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I promised myself from then on that I would never take my life for granted. I would never, ever encounter anyone or do anything without the greater glory of God being my mission." Meesa Estuar's life was changed when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her perspective on life and God radically shifted, and she was challenged to shift her life's focus on God's glory rather than her own. When Meesa beat cancer, she took it upon herself to make her life, work and mission a living embodiment of ad majorem dei gloriam - for the greater glory of God. Whether it was her past work in parish ministry or her current work as the co-founder of Greater Glory Ministry in California, Meesa desires to spread the message of AMDG and what it means to glorify Him through all that we do. In this episode, Meesa shares her powerful testimony, her relationship to the phrase 'for the greater glory of God', and the story of how Greater Glory got started.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Learn more about Greater Glory Ministry by checking out their website, greatergloryministry.org. You can also follow them on Instagram @_greaterglory.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I have to have confidence that I play an important part in this mission and have confidence in my role." When Karna Lozoya started her job as the Executive Director of Strategic Communications at Catholic University of America, she had no idea that one of her first major projects to work on would be dealing with the breaking sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. It became apparent to Karna and her colleagues that something had to be done to address the issue. From there, she helped to facilitate The Catholic Project and is the host of the podcast Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church. Through hosting this podcast, Karna learned not only historical facts about the crisis that our Catholic Church faces, but also about the pivotal role that the laity have in addressing this issue. In this episode, Karna and I talk about how she got to the Catholic University of America, what she learned from hosting Crisis, and the powerful role that the laity have in guiding the direction of the Catholic Church.*CW: As the nature of this conversation deals with the clergy abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, there are many mentions of sex abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Be sure to listen to Crisis: Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church wherever you listen to your podcasts! Learn more about Crisis and find show notes and other resources on their website, catholicproject.catholic.edu.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"I'm doing music because this is the way that I feel so connected with the Lord." At one point in her life, Theresa Ambat made up her mind to go into bioengineering. But when she didn't get accepted into the program, Theresa found herself diving deeper into a part of her life that she might have only considered as a hobby: music. By the grace of God, Theresa ended up changing her major and now spends a lot of time writing music and sharing it with others. For Theresa, music is more than fame or money: it's her way of connecting with God and bringing Him to others. In this episode, Theresa and I talk about how she got her start in music, the impact of her university's Newman Centre on her faith journey, and how a message from Mary helped her learn more about her feminine genius.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Learn more about Theresa and her work by following her on Instagram, @theresaambat, and checking out her website: theresaambat.com. Listen to Clumsy Candid Catholics wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow them on Instagram @clumsy_candid.Our theme music is by Theresa Ambat, and our cover art is by Mariel Pahayahay.

"Intimacy is for every soul! I think that's the desire of God's heart for every one of His children." Beth Davis has spent her life serving others in ministry, first as a youth minister and now as the Director of Ministry Advancement for Blessed is She. Through ministry, Beth is able to share some of the most intimate parts of her life with others, and in particular, she is very open and candid about the ways in which God has helped her grow in her confidence, embrace her singlehood, and pursue Him rather than one vocation or another. Through this shift in mindset, Beth is not only more free, but she is able to share this deep, intimate love that she has with Him with others. In this episode, Beth and I talk about how to get over the mindset of the 'vocational timeline', her mission and ministry with Blessed is She, and the fact that Jesus is the ultimate lover who will always pursue us.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can follow Beth on Instagram @thebethdavis. You can also find her and so much more goodness at Blessed Is She! Find Blessed Is She on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @blessedisshe__.Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.

"If we don't see the beauty in media and help infuse that with our Catholic tradition, we're missing a huge moment of evangelization for the next generation." Emily Mastonicola works for the office of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in the area of communication, and she has great expectations for the power of media and how it can be used for evangelization! With her background in ministry and love of communications, she brings the joy of the gospel to everything she does. When Emily is not working at the Archdiocese, she can also be found hosting her own podcast The Jam: A Fruitful podcast, where she has fruitful discussions about faith and Catholicism from the perspective of a millennial. In this episode, Emily and I talk about how she serves her archdiocese with her gifts, her love for fruitful discussion and fruit puns, and her desire to create great communications and media for the glory of God.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Be sure to listen and subscribe to The Jam: A Fruitful Podcast wherever you listen to The Feminine Genius! You can also follow The Jam at @jama.catholicpodcast on Instagram.Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.

"Playing my part and really stepping into my role just has made me realize how beautiful life can be when lived all for Jesus, because He prepared this place for me." Avera Maria Santo is a Catholic speaker and writer who experiences same-sex attraction. Avera is open and candid about the cross that comes with this, but also is incredibly convicted in the beauty and truth of the Catholic Church and her teachings, specifically on homosexuality. Through her witness, she travels near and far to give her testimony of carrying this cross as well as the joy that comes with knowing that God loves her. With that comes the great responsibility of stepping into the role God has given her to speak truth into darkness and help care for the whole Body of Christ. In this episode, Avera and I talk about her personal journey with same-sex attraction, what inspires her about the wisdom of the Catholic Church, and how each of us are called to be homes to nurture people around us.Here are the show notes for this episode.You can keep in touch with Avera Maria Santo by following her on Instagram @averamariasanto and by following her on Twitter @diary476. Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.

"If you make movement with expectation of resurrection, you will be met with it and miracles can happen." Caroline Lunne has always had a passion for helping other women embrace their creativity and rise up to meet God in their work. After a profound experience while on pilgrimage in Lourdes, France, she received a sign from God that would radically change her life. Now, Caroline inspires and encourages women to live in the joy of the resurrection through her Instagram account @resurrectedcollective and all that she creates. In this episode, Caroline and I talk about what inspires her creativity, how the butterfly has played a huge role in her life, and what it means to live as a resurrected woman.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.To learn more about Caroline and Resurrected Collective, please be sure to check out her website, resurrectedcollective.com and follow her on Instagram @carolinelunne. Learn more about Caroline's project Wing Woman Co. at wingwomanco.com and follow along on Instagram @wingwomanco.Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.

"When we don't address the human pillar and when we don't address increased self-knowledge, our capacity for self-gift is limited." At one point in her life, Maribel Laguna said that she never wanted to be a Catholic counselor. But as she came to learn more about the wisdom of the Catholic church and fall in love with her traditions, God showed her how He wanted to use her as an instrument of change. Now, she helps clients flourish in their lives. She particularly loves working with young people, helping them to address the mental health challenges that may stand in the way of achieving a full life the way God intended. In this episode, Maribel and I talk about how she got interested in psychology and counselling, the impact that singing sacred polyphony had on her faith life, and how St. Thomas Aquinas inspired her to look at faith and mental health in a new way.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.You can learn more about In His Image Counseling by checking out their website, ihicounseling.net. You can also find them on Facebook (@inhisimagecounselingcenter),  on Instagram (@inhisimagecounseling), and on YouTube. Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.

"If I can say fiat to God, I can help other women say fiat as well, not only to God but also to their God-given body." Through a track injury, an extra year of school and a presentation in a women's health course, Jamie Rathjen's life and professional path was changed. Combine all of this with a stunning invitation to give her fiat to God a few years later, and you have a champion for the dignity of women, their fertility, and their divine design. As a FertilityCare practitioner, podcaster and speaker, all of Jamie's work is oriented towards educating and helping women recognize the beauty and meaning in the way that God created us and our cycles. In this episode, Jamie and I talk about how she became interested in and passionate about fertility awareness, the relationship she has through the word fiat, and the different ways she promotes and protects the divine design God gave us.Here are the show notes for this week's episode.Be sure to tune into The Hormone Genius wherever you listen to your podcasts, and you can find them online at hormonegenius.com. Learn more about Jamie and her business by checking out fiatfem.com.Our theme music is called "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes.