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The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 20: Enjoy the Holidays Without Starting Over in January: 5 Strategies for Energy, Gut Health & Blood Sugar StabilityDo you ever feel like the entire month of December derails your energy, gut health, and nutrition habits? In this episode, Brigid shares 5 science-backed functional nutrition strategies to help you stay nourished without falling into the holiday overindulgence spiral. If you want to enjoy the season and protect your gut, blood sugar, and hormone health — this is your roadmap.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy holiday overeating isn’t “just calories” and how it impacts gut healthHow blood sugar, cravings, and inflammation shift after just a few days of indulgenceIngredient upgrades for nostalgic holiday treatsThe...
2025-12-1624 min
The Mercy of PodsEpisode 23: CALIBAN'S WAR Pt. I (Ch. 0-6)Send us a textHAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIGID! Welcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with the first 7 chapters of CALIBAN'S WAR, also by James S.A. Corey. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:We meet Roberta Draper, Praxidike Meng, Mei Meng, and Queen of Clint's Heart Chrisjen Avasarala, as the narrative expands to additional POVs, plotlines, and characters.Despite all of this, Holden is st...
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The Discerning Mother#45 Loreto, Trauma, and the Woman Being Rebuilt: A Unique Approach to Healing Physiology and IdentityIn this contemplative episode, Brigid explores the profound mystery of the Holy House of Loreto and what it reveals about the modern mother whose interior world has been shaken by birth trauma, medical intervention, chronic stress, or seasons of overwhelm. Drawing from Catholic theology, physiology, and years of working with mothers navigating trauma recovery, Brigid offers a deeply integrated reflection on what happens inside a woman when her “interior house” is displaced and how God begins the work of rebuilding her from within.
You will learn:
The story of the Holy House and why its displacement mirr...
2025-12-0919 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 19: How to Fix the Root Causes of Menopause Symptoms (Before Starting HRT) with Dr. Deanna MinichAre your symptoms really “just your hormones”—or is your body asking you to go deeper? In this episode, Brigid sits down with internationally recognized nutrition scientist Dr Deanna Minich to unpack hormone replacement therapy (HRT), perimenopause, and menopause through a functional medicine lens. You’ll learn why hot flashes, brain fog, fatigue, and body composition changes aren’t simply a hormone deficiency problem—and how nutrition, gut health, inflammation, and your endocrine system all shape your hormone health at midlife and beyond.What You’ll Learn In This EpisodeWhy jumping straight to hormone replacement therapy can mi...
2025-12-091h 00The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 18: Strength vs. Cardio for Busy Women: The Truth About Strength Training for Women Over 35 with Lindsey BomgrenIs walking actually enough for women’s health and longevity? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with certified personal trainer and founder of Nourish Move Love, Lindsey Bomgren, to talk about why women must prioritize strength training if they want to protect their hormones, muscle, bones, blood sugar, and long-term independence. If you’ve ever wondered how much cardio you really need, how to lift in a busy season like postpartum, or whether hard workouts tank your cortisol, this conversation will change how you think about exercise, recovery, and eating for longevity.What You’...
2025-12-0248 minThe Discerning Mother#43 | The Neuroscience of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Heals Your Hormones, Your Nervous System, and Your HomeIn this Thanksgiving episode, Brigid breaks down the surprising science behind gratitude and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for healing overwhelmed, exhausted women when it’s done the right way.
Inside, you’ll learn:
How gratitude changes your brain chemistry
Why most moms can’t access gratitude (and why it’s not your fault)
The hormone pathways gratitude activates
How thankfulness reduces inflammation + regulates cortisol
The connection between gratitude, grace, and identity
A powerful somatic gratitude practice you can use daily
Wh...
2025-11-2514 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 17: The Female Longevity Protocol: Build Muscle & Bone Density for a Longer Life | Dr. Robin BerzinWhat if the number on the scale is the least important thing about your health? In this conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, to talk about what actually predicts women’s longevity: muscle mass, bone density, blood sugar balance, and root-cause healing. They dive into DEXA scans, functional medicine, hormone health, gut health, and how to eat for longevity in a real-life way—especially if you’re juggling kids, a career, and chronic inflammation or pre-diabetes symptoms.If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while you still feel e...
2025-11-2541 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 16: How Angie Lost 5 Inches, Reversed Gut Issues & Eliminated Brain Fog in Her 40s | My Food Is Health Client StoryWhat if your labs said pre-diabetic, your energy tanked every afternoon, your gut was a mess—and your doctor’s advice was basically “eat less and exercise more”? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with Angie Kopriva, a busy professional in her mid-40s, to talk about how she went from worsening labs, perimenopause symptoms, gut issues, and crushing fatigue…to losing inches off her waist, stabilizing blood sugar, improving energy, and finally feeling in control of her health again after going through the My Food Is Health program.If you’re a woman naviga...
2025-11-1933 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 22: HOW IT UNFOLDS, a James S.A. Corey short storySend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, and sometimes it's about The Expanse but today is about the 2023 James S.A. Corey novella How it Unfolds. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse and Unfoldsiverse! In this episode:We meet Roy Court and his former wife Anjulah as they unfold throughout the universe, discovering the beautiful and terrible possibilities of living thousands of lives on thousands of worlds.Megan Lee makes THEEE most romantic gesture in th...
2025-11-191h 07The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 15: Your Step-by-Step Guide To Personalizing Your Diet Based On Your BodyIf you’ve tried every “healthy” diet and still feel exhausted, bloated, or foggy, this episode is your wake-up call. Brigid Titgemeier, functional medicine registered dietitian, breaks down why generic meal plans, random supplements, and trendy detoxes don’t work—and what actually does: personalized nutrition, functional lab testing, and understanding your unique nutrient deficiencies, gut health, and hormones so you can finally feel like yourself again.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy one-size-fits-all diets fail women’s health and hormone healthHow functional lab testing goes far beyond a standard doctor’s visitThe expensive supplement trap...
2025-11-1826 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 14: Root Cause Infertility: Inflammation, Insulin Resistance & Hormones Explained with Natalie CrawfordIf “everything is normal” but getting or staying pregnant isn’t happening, this episode will change your playbook. Brigid sits down with double board-certified fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford to unpack how chronic inflammation—from blood sugar swings to endocrine-disrupting chemicals—can quietly derail women’s health, hormone health, egg quality, and cycles. You’ll learn how to spot red-flag symptoms, track ovulation like a pro, and use functional nutrition to lower inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and support gut health for real, root-cause healing.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy inflammation is a core driver of fertil...
2025-11-111h 12The Mercy of PodsEpisode 21: MAILBAG EPISODESend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, and sometimes it's about The Expanse but today is a Low Effort Mailbag! Everyone loves those. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:We reveal the podcast's process, publishing plan, and strategy for tackling The Faith of BeastsBrigid cites her recommended books, email salutations, and nutrient slurries.Clint talks pleasant peninsulas, treating people as things, and band names.Questions about Livesuits, AI, and trap planets are an...
2025-11-051h 09The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 13: Is Creatine Safe for Women? Everything You Need to KnowThink creatine is just for bodybuilders? Think again. Women naturally store up to 80% less creatine than men, and research shows it plays a critical role in brain health, energy, hormones, and muscle strength—especially during perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum. In this episode, Brigid Titgemeier delivers a masterclass on creatine, sharing the top four research-backed benefits for women, how to take it safely, and the best forms to choose. If you’ve ever wondered whether creatine could support your energy, focus, and long-term health, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:What creati...
2025-11-0427 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 12: The Truth About Prenatal Supplements, Trimester Zero & Male Fertility with WeNatal’s FoundersWhat if your fertility “green light” starts 90 days before you try—and it’s a team sport? Brigid sits down with WeNatal co-founders Ronit and Vida to unpack the overlooked half of conception, why trimester zero changes outcomes, and how targeted nutrients and lower toxic load can improve egg quality, sperm parameters, and postpartum recovery. If you’ve heard “it’s just your age” or “there’s nothing you can do,” this conversation will change your game plan.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy fertility is a team sport (male factors play a part in around 50% of miscarr...
2025-10-271h 15The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 11: Women’s Blood Sugar 101: What You Need To Know & Do To Find BalanceIf your afternoon crashes and cravings are calling the shots, your blood sugar—not your willpower—might be driving the show. In this episode, Brigid breaks down how daily spikes and crashes in blood sugar sabotage energy, hormone health, sleep, and body composition—and the simple, science-backed meal tweaks that will stabilize your day without going low-carb.What You’ll Learn In This EpisodeWhy blood sugar balance matters for energy, hormones, sleep, and longevityThe “roller coaster” effect—and how healthy foods can still spike glucoseWomen’s health: perimenopause/menopause, PCOS, postpartum & insulin sensitivityThe insulin “school bus” analogy you’l...
2025-10-2150 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 10: The Future of Medicine with One of the Greatest Healthcare Visionaries of Our Time with Dr. Toby CosgroveWhat if healthcare focused less on treating disease and more on creating health? In this powerful conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Toby Cosgrove, visionary former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, to unpack the bold decisions he made that changed healthcare—from banning smoking and removing McDonald’s from hospital cafeterias to pioneering functional medicine on a global stage. Dr. Cosgrove shares his insights on why nutrition, prevention, and innovation (including AI) are essential to transforming healthcare.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Dr. Cosgrove banned smoking and soda from Cleveland Clinic campusesThe backlash (and ev...
2025-10-1449 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 20: LEVIATHAN WAKES Pt. VII (Ch. 50-Epilogue)Send us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with the final part of LEVIATHAN WAKES, also by James S.A. Corey. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:Miller finally gets the girl but, as usual, she's too good for him. Holden commits some light war crimes and finally gets revenge on Venus for some reason.We travel back through the depths of...
2025-10-141h 16The Discerning Mother#36 | Home Birth Isn’t the Risk. Blind Trust Is - with Dr. Stuart FischbeinIn this conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Stu, an obstetrician who left the conventional system after decades inside it to reveal what’s really going on behind hospital doors.
Dr. Stu shares how his journey from a “medicalized OB” to a home birth advocate began with one simple realization: women’s bodies are not broken, but the system is. Together, he and Brigid expose the financial incentives driving unnecessary interventions, the spiritual and emotional cost of birth trauma, and why empowering mothers (and fathers) with truth changes everything.
They also discuss:
Why hospital...
2025-10-071h 13The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 9: 9 Root Causes of Sugar Cravings (& How To Feel In Control Again)Do your sugar cravings feel out of control? You’re not alone—and you don’t just need more willpower. In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, registered dietitian Brigid Titgemeier reveals the three biggest myths about sugar cravings, the nine most common root causes, and three proven strategies to help you finally break free. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stop thinking about sugar or carbs, this episode will change how you see cravings—and help you reclaim your energy, balance, and confidence.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Willpower is NOT the soluti...
2025-10-0735 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 8: Key Ways to Balance Your Hormones Naturally as a WomanFrom PMS to perimenopause to post-menopause, your hormones shape every decade of your life—so why aren’t we taught how to support them? In this episode, Brigid breaks down the hormone pyramid and shows how functional nutrition and lifestyle shifts can calm stress, balance blood sugar, and ease symptoms from PMS to perimenopause and post-menopause. If you’ve been told “your labs look normal” but you don’t feel normal, this one’s for you.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:The “hormone pyramid” and why cortisol + insulin control the restHow blood sugar, insulin resistance, and PCOS...
2025-09-3047 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 19: LEVIATHAN WAKES Pt. VI (Ch. 43-49)Send us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with chapters 43 through 49 of LEVIATHAN WAKES, also by James S.A. Corey. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:Holden is cranky at Miller for being cool.Miller is down apocalyptic over the loss of his job, crew, life, and most of all the love of his life (and death).We get our one an...
2025-09-241h 28The Discerning Mother#34 | Should You Avoid Tylenol in Pregnancy? Here’s What the Latest Research Really SaysBig headlines this week: new studies suggest Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy may be associated with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The FDA is suggesting clinicians advise women against using it.
In this episode, Brigid breaks down:
What the new review found
Why the “statistical significance” is important
What practical steps women can take instead of reaching for Tylenol
Simple, natural ways to support your body through discomfort during pregnancy
Links & Resources:
Study reference: PMC article
Connect with Brigid on Instagram: @loretowellness
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2025-09-2315 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 7: Brain Fog, Bloating, & Microbiome Health: Evidence-Based Fixes with Dr. Will BulsiewiczIn this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist, bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and Plant Powered Plus, to dive into the gut microbiome, inflammation, and nutrition. Learn why gut health is the epicenter of human health and how to heal digestion, balance blood sugar, and lower chronic inflammation.What You’ll Learn:What the gut microbiome is & why it mattersHow chronic inflammation drives fatigue, brain fog & diseaseNutrition as the key driver of digestive healthWhy elimination diets should be short-term, not foreverThe link between the microbiome & blood sugarTi...
2025-09-231h 12The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 6: Women’s Longevity 101 & Biohacks for Ovarian Aging with Kayla Barnes-LentzWhy are women following health advice that was never designed for them? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid and longevity expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz expose why “one-size-fits-all” protocols fail women—and what you can do differently. Learn how stress, environmental toxins, and fasting affect women differently than men—and discover biohacking tools that actually work with your body, not against it.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:Why women respond differently to stress, fasting, and exercise than menKey basics for female longevity: sleep, strength training, and balanced nutritionHow environmental toxins accelerate ovarian aging and hormone imb...
2025-09-161h 09The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 5: Postpartum Weight Loss, Perimenopause, & Building Strength for Women’s HealthOver the past 14 months, Brigid Titgemeier has been navigating one of the most challenging yet transformative health journeys of her life: losing 50 pounds after two pregnancies back-to-back — without counting calories. In this raw and honest episode of The BeingBrigid Show, she takes you behind the scenes of her postpartum weight loss experience, sharing the highs, lows, and the powerful lessons she’s learned about women’s health, body composition, hormone health, and the role of nutrition in recovery.After gaining 40 pounds during each pregnancy and facing the physical toll of only having a three-month gap between pregnancies, Brigid...
2025-09-0938 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 3: Estrogen, Alzheimer’s & Osteoporosis: Perimenopause + Menopause UncoveredWhat every woman needs to know about hormones and nutrition during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond!In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid Titgemeier dives deep into one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — transitions in women’s health: perimenopause and menopause. Using insights from a recent FDA roundtable with leading OB-GYNs, urologists, and other physicians, she breaks down the misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), highlights life-changing research, and connects the dots between hormonal shifts, nutrition, and long-term health.From bone density and brain health to cardiovascular risk and the gut microbiome, this conver...
2025-09-0934 minThe BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreEpisode 1: 5 Health Truths Every Woman NEEDS to Know (That Your Doctor Won’t Tell You)If you’ve ever been dismissed in a doctor’s office, told “there’s nothing you can do,” or felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode of The BeingBrigid Show will feel like a deep exhale. Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP — a board-certified functional medicine dietitian who has helped tens of thousands of women — opens up about her personal healing journey, her years at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, and the lessons that have shaped her mission to transform women’s health. In this powerful, science-meets-storytelling episode, Brigid shares 5 core lessons every woman...
2025-09-0947 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 18: LEVIATHAN WAKES Pt. V (Ch. 33-42)Send us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with chapters 33 through 42 of LEVIATHAN WAKES, also by James S.A. Corey. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:The crew is together and on the same page and everything is going great, with the teensy exception of Jim Holden accidentally starting more interplanetary wars.We explore the Anubis and get lots of backstory on...
2025-09-051h 37The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & MoreWelcome to The BeingBrigid Show with Brigid TitgemeierThe BeingBrigid Podcast is where women over 35 get real answers—not quick fixes—about their health. Hosted by Functional Medicine Dietitian Brigid Titgemeier, this show breaks down complex topics like perimenopause, blood sugar, inflammation, and thyroid health into clear, science-backed strategies that actually work. Expect expert interviews, real transformation stories, and practical tools that help you feel like yourself again.
2025-09-0402 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 17: LEVIATHAN WAKES Pt. IV (Ch. 25-32)Send us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast that is normally about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, but today we are continuing our coverage of the main Expanse narrative with chapters 25 through 32 of LEVIATHAN WAKES, also by James S.A. Corey. This episode is spoilers for the entire Expansiverse! In this episode:Everyone Is A Winner On Eros, for a very given definition of "Winner".Miller goes all in on the love of his life, ignoring only a few of her metaphorical warts.Jim throws his chips in...
2025-08-121h 29The Discerning Mother#27 | The Power of Surrender - Even though it's SO hardIn this short and powerful episode, Brigid shares reflections from her recent retreat at the farm, Restoring Her. The theme that emerged so clearly throughout the weekend was surrender not as weakness, but as the sacred design of the feminine. From birth to motherhood to healing, we explore how learning to surrender to God is not just important, but necessary.
What You’ll Hear:
Why surrender is essential in birth and motherhood
How trauma makes surrender feel unsafe and how to heal it
What happened at the retreat that transformed how wo...
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The Kick Pregnancy Podcast160. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our Twenty-Second Q&A Session.This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-second Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q & A session answers the following listener questions:• Are fresh pressed juices safe to have in pregnancy?• Have I had a false negative POAS pregnancy test?• When should I seek further assistance trying to conceive?• Is self-insemination effective?• An update from a listener.• Breastfeeding while pregnant. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer durin...
2025-08-0427 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast156. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Twenty-First Q And A Session.This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-first Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• How do I know if I have Asherman's syndrome?• Do I need to see a private obstetrician for my high risk pregnancy?• What are the risks around a low-lying and bi-lobed placenta• Irregular cycles and what's normal• What is uterus didelphys and what does it mean for my pregnancy?If you have a question y...
2025-07-0741 minThe Discerning Mother#16 | From Overwhelm to Trust: How God’s Design for Birth Changes EverythingIn this episode of The Discerning Mother, Brigid Tebaldi shares her powerful journey from conventional health beliefs to deep trust in God’s design for birth and motherhood. Hear how a college awakening, a series of births, and a heart for healing led her to become a board-certified women’s health coach and birth mentor for moms who love Jesus and want more peace, trust, and clarity in motherhood.
You’ll hear:
How Brigid shifted from fear to faith in the birth process
What most women misunderstand about their bodies and how to reclai...
2025-05-2006 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast149. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Twentieth Q And A Session.This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twentieth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• How to approach a birth debrief• What is a hymenal septum?• Can a lack of cervical mucus impact fertility?• The speed of subsequent births• Ovulation Induction• A listener update• Asherman's Syndrome and high risk pregnanciesYou can listen to episode 57, "What if I don't make the hospital in time?" here. If you have...
2025-05-1940 minThe Discerning Mother#15 | From Ministry to Motherhood to Manuscripts: Carrie Walker on Trusting God’s Timing & Writing Stories that HealIn this episode of The Discerning Mother Podcast, Brigid sits down with Carrie Walker, a wife, mother of seven, former youth minister, and award-nominated author of Emma’s Hero. Carrie shares the incredible journey that led her from full-time ministry to full-time motherhood to writing her debut novel, inspired by a teen she once mentored whose baby defied medical odds.
Together, Brigid and Carrie explore:
What it means to truly discern God's timing for your family and your dreams
Carrie's experience with adoption and biological motherhood
How God placed a story on...
2025-05-1332 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast147. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Nineteenth Q And A SessionThis week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their nineteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• Does having a long cervix impact your chances of having a vaginal birth?• The pros and cons for each option of birthing the placenta.• Is there anything you can do to speed up subsequent labour after having a stalled first labour?• What causes irritable uterus and can it be prevented? If you have a question...
2025-05-0528 minThe Discerning Mother#12 | Trusting Your Instincts in Birth and Motherhood: A Conversation with Jennifer LauckIn this powerful episode of The Discerning Mother, Brigid Tebaldi is joined by author and speaker, Jennifer Lauck, as they discuss the importance of trusting your instincts during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Jennifer shares the deeply personal journey of her own birth experiences and how the medical system failed to honor her intuition. From the overwhelming pressure of the hospital system to the struggles of advocating for yourself as a mother, this conversation will resonate with any woman navigating her own motherhood journey.
Jennifer and I discuss her book "Show Me the Way" and how her own...
2025-04-221h 08The Mercy of PodsEpisode 9: An Overview Of The Captive's War So FarSend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 9 is a recap and overview coverage of the ENTIRETY of the published narrative for The Captive's War to date. In this episode:We talk about the overall themes and symbols of the work, including what does it mean to be human and how much of your humanity are you willing to sacrifice in order to save humanity?Brigid talks about the importance of love in this narrative.Clint g...
2025-03-271h 30The Kick Pregnancy Podcast141. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Eighteenth Q And A SessionThis week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• We get an update from a listener who had their question answered in a pervious Q&A• Birth options for someone with Deep Vein Thrombosis• How long to wait between babies after a caesarean• The use of External Cephalic Version for breeched babies• Tips for birth partners• Your first period after coming off the pill...
2025-03-2435 minThe Discerning Mother#7 | Healing Through Birth: My Personal Journey of Fear, Trauma, and TransformationIn this episode, Brigid opens up about her own birth experiences, from her first, fear-filled birth to the births that followed, filled with pain, doubt, and trauma. She reflects on the lessons learned, the healing that took place, and how these births transformed her perspective on what it means to trust your body and your instincts.
If you've ever felt scared or traumatized by your birth experiences, this episode will show you that healing is possible, no matter where you’re at on your journey. Brigid shares how the process of releasing fear and embracing peace not on...
2025-03-1818 minThe Discerning Mother#6 | She’s Having Her 10th Baby - So Why Is She Still Scared to Give Birth?What if you’ve given birth nine times and still feel terrified for baby number ten? In this episode, Brigid unpacks a powerful conversation with a mother expecting her tenth child, yet still battling fear and anxiety about labor.
Brigid discusses how they explored the deep-rooted fears that have followed her through each birth, from her first c-section to the “horrible” labors that came after. Why does the fear persist? And, more importantly, how can she finally let it go and step into birth with confidence, peace, and even joy?
This episode proves that no matter...
2025-03-1110 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 8: LIVESUIT, Pt. IISend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 8 covers the second and FINAL half of The Captive's War's first novella, LIVESUIT. In this episode:We watch the futuristic noir crime drama Silent Horses through the eyes of our loveable dingbat Kirin, and we compare it to the Maltese Falcon and Blade Runner. The squad goes on vacay in Liribas and meets several interesting locals while engaging in growth team building exercises that will change their perspectives fo...
2025-03-011h 30The Discerning Mother#2 | How to Trust Your Instincts Again So Motherhood Can Stop Feeling So ChaoticIn this episode, Brigid explores the powerful role of intuition in motherhood and how to reconnect with that God-given wisdom. With the world constantly offering advice, it’s easy to feel disconnected from your own instincts. Brigid dives into how to rebuild trust in yourself and practical, holistic steps to find clarity in the chaos of motherhood.
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2025-02-2717 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast137. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Seventeenth Q And A Session.This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their seventeenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• Molar pregnancies• The use of a cook’s catheter in an induction• CMV in pregnancy• How does a shorten cervix affect a pregnancy• A retroverted uterus and pregnancy• Navigating difficult family dynamics during pregnancy• Weaning breastfeeding while pregnant• Ectopic pregnanciesYou can listen to Ep. 116 CMV in pregnancy: Why is no one talking...
2025-02-2444 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 7: LIVESUIT, Pt. ISend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 7 covers the first half of The Captive's War's first novella, LIVESUIT. In this episode:We meet Kirin and Piotr, our Very Special Supersoldiers who are definitely certainly of course going to be just fine at the end of this cosmic sci-fi horror novella.Despite the warning of every character in this story that timelines are meaningless, we put together The OFFICIAL Livesuit Timeline by The Mercy of Pods. Br...
2025-02-081h 18The Mercy of PodsEpisode 6: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. VI; SMALL BATTLES IN THE GREAT WARSend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 6 covers the sixth and FINAL part of The Mercy of Gods, SMALL BATTLES IN THE GREAT WAR. In this episode:Dafyd sells out the resistance in exchange for that sweet swarm lovin'.We say goodbye to Synnia, Jon Bernthal, and the rest of the resistance crew with one rather notable exception.your hosts lay out the podcast's plans for the next several episodes.we speculate wildly on the n...
2025-01-231h 11The Kick Pregnancy Podcast132. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Sixteenth Q And A SessionDr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2025 with their sixteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Long labours The Umbilical Cord breaking in delivery Carrying and lifting toddlers during pregnancy Why can't someone be induced? Why a baby’s head might not engage in the pelvis Septate Uterus Retained products and mild placenta accrete Subsequent labour and births after a full dilatation emergency c-section Expectations for a second birth VBAC. If you have...
2025-01-2045 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 5: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. V; FISSURESSend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 5 covers the fifth part of The Mercy of Gods, FISSURES. In this episode:we meet all the new people that our group has discovered, including Jellit, Merrol, Dennia, and good old Llaren Morse. Dafyd and Else interview the weird and diverse alien menagerie, and discover that none of them want to talk to them at all.The Night Drinkers are lightly genocided.Brigid wants to stage an intervention fo...
2025-01-091h 25The Mercy of PodsEpisode 4: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. IV; TURNABOUTSend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 4 covers the fourth part of The Mercy of Gods, TURNABOUT. In this episode:we take note of the various turnabouts that happen between our heroes, the Night Drinkers, the Carryx and other various sundry folksDafyd and the Swarm finally make whoopee, and Tonner is sad about itthe Night Drinkers attack, the humans counter-attack, and earn a surrenderwe guess as to whether "humans are endurance hunters" is foreshadowing for t...
2024-12-241h 20The Mercy of PodsEpisode 3: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. III; PUZZLES (+ Anjiin Origin Theory)Send us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 3 covers the third part of The Mercy of Gods, PUZZLES. In this episode:your hosts take credit for manifesting the upcoming TV showwe break down some of the social and biological darwinism philosophies of the Carryxthe team gets a new task - be useful or elsethe Carryx stumble into a trap on Ayayeh and Clint goes into great detail about how this plays into the podcast's (probably) correct t...
2024-12-021h 23The Mercy of PodsEpisode 2: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. II; CATASTROPHESend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 2 covers the second part of The Mercy of Gods, CATASTROPHE. In this episode:we cover the conquest of Anjiin by the Carryx and their menagerie of horrible animals of violence, it is not prettylots of people die, but thankfully not Campar (
2024-12-0259 minThe Mercy of PodsEpisode 1: The Mercy of Gods, Pt. I; BEFORESend us a textWelcome to the Mercy of Pods, a podcast about The Captive's War by James S.A. Corey, hosted by Brigid & Clint. Episode 1 covers the first part of The Mercy of Gods, BEFORE. In this episode:we analyze the central conflict of the series, the fact that the funding colloquy is going to split up the research group!Brigid hearts Ekur-TkalalClint goes googly eyed over CamparEveryone dumps on Tonner FreisBrigid looks up what "superluminal" meanswe gush over The Swarm and detail exactly when the Swarm takes control of [CHARACTER REDACTED].we d...
2024-12-021h 08The Kick Pregnancy Podcast125. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fifteenth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Embryos and twin pregnanciesPlacental abruptionsWhen is an episiotomy used?What can I do to be as healthy as possible in pregnancy?If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKS...
2024-10-2823 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast124. What is Adenomyosis? Plus Brigid's StoryIn this episode of The Kick, we talks all things Adenomyosis. Brigid shares her personal experience of having Adenomyosis, before we then talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This episode offers crucial insights and support to navigate this often not talked about condition.If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth course...
2024-10-2122 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast121. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fourteenth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fourteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Taking aspirin in pregnancy to support the placenta and foetal growth.Painful postpartum intercourse.Should I be worried about ovulation spotting or bleeding?What is a MET call?Preeclampsia in pregnancyCan lubricant affect your chances of becoming pregnant?Does stress affect your fertility?If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr...
2024-09-3039 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast117. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our thirteenth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:The difference between having a private obstetrician and going through the public system for your pregnancy care. How long after weaning breastfeeding will a woman’s breasts keep lactating?Are any risks associated with having close together pregnancies?What the risks around having a 4th c-section?Uterine irritability in pregnancy and is it likely to reoccur in subsequent pregnancies.Should you wait for another per...
2024-09-0232 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast112. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our twelfth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twelfth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:C-section scars and infertilityCan you get pregnant while breastfeeding?Pregnancy symptomsWhat does a single umbilical artery mean?Luteal phase defectsWhat does low AMH levels mean?RH negative pregnancies and Anti-DIf you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A:https://www.speakpipe.com...
2024-07-2930 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast108. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our eleventh Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eleventh Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Post-birth hormonesTearing during birth as a second time mumThe length of subsequent laboursDifferent pregnancy symptomsSleeping on your back in late pregnancyReturning to ovulation after an implanon removal.If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
2024-07-0128 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast104. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our tenth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their tenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Waters breaking early and spontaneous preterm labour.When should you seek further assistance when trying to get pregnant?Vaginal births and Caesarean sectionsWhat is a triploidy miscarriage?How long should you wait before trying again after a miscarriage?If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer...
2024-06-0326 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast96. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our ninth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their ninth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Changes to your period after a miscarriageIs there anything you can do to reduce your risk of preeclampsiaIs breastfeeding a good form of contraceptionLifestyle impacts on male fertilitySecondary infertilityHealing tears after birthHow to chart your cycleHyper-mobility's impact on pregnancyIf you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to...
2024-04-0832 minThe Kick Pregnancy Podcast92. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our eighth Q and A session.Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:The reoccurrence of abnormal cord insertion in subsequent pregnancies.Why you may return a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage and D&C procedure.How long to wait before you start trying to conceive again after a miscarriage.Choosing your pregnancy care provider.Is there such thing as a Paternal Assisted C-section?If you have a question you want answered, please leave...
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