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Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness122 | National NFP Week with Beth KopczykWe wrap up this month's series on NFP with National NFP Week and a special guest, Beth Kopczyk, certified SymptoPro instructor and Theology of the Body enthusiast from the Diocese of Phoenix.
Together, we explore Beth’s journey from early childhood teaching to empowering teens and adults with NFP, how mindset coaching plays a role in NFP, and why body literacy matters for every woman, single or married.
You’ll hear real-life stories from the classroom, tips for getting started, and why NFP is a gift from the Church - not just a “requirement.”
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2025-07-2434 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness122 | National NFP Week with Beth KopczykWe wrap up this month's series on NFP with National NFP Week and a special guest, Beth Kopczyk, certified SymptoPro instructor and Theology of the Body enthusiast from the Diocese of Phoenix.
Together, we explore Beth’s journey from early childhood teaching to empowering teens and adults with NFP, how mindset coaching plays a role in NFP, and why body literacy matters for every woman, single or married.
You’ll hear real-life stories from the classroom, tips for getting started, and why NFP is a gift from the Church - not just a “requirement.”
Workshop...
2025-07-2434 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness82 | A Vocation Journey - A Wife's Story (Mama Jane)Today, Mama Jane opens up about her 38-year journey of marriage with her husband, Steve, and shares the remarkable story of her vocation as a wife.
She shares her experience of navigating married life - from the unexpected beginnings of their military marriage in Germany to the moments of conversion and grace that transformed them.
This heartfelt narrative explores the challenges and triumphs of living a sacramental marriage, offering inspiration for those who are married, engaged, or contemplating their future vocation.
Tune in and be inspired by Mama Jane's powerful testament to resilience and...
2024-10-1020 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness82 | A Vocation Journey - A Wife's Story (Mama Jane)Today, Mama Jane opens up about her 38-year journey of marriage with her husband, Steve, and shares the remarkable story of her vocation as a wife.
She shares her experience of navigating married life - from the unexpected beginnings of their military marriage in Germany to the moments of conversion and grace that transformed them.
This heartfelt narrative explores the challenges and triumphs of living a sacramental marriage, offering inspiration for those who are married, engaged, or contemplating their future vocation.
Tune in and be inspired by Mama Jane's powerful testament to resilience and...
2024-10-1020 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness61 | Praying the RosaryTo celebrate this month dedicated to Our Lady, Mama Jane prays the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. She leads us in a beautiful rosary meditation she wrote a few years ago.
If you have never prayed the rosary before, Mama Jane explains how to pray it as we go along. We invite you to pray with us today.
For a copy of these rosary meditations, DM Mama Jane or join the Facebook group.
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2024-05-1635 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness61 | Praying the RosaryTo celebrate this month dedicated to Our Lady, Mama Jane prays the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. She leads us in a beautiful rosary meditation she wrote a few years ago.
If you have never prayed the rosary before, Mama Jane explains how to pray it as we go along. We invite you to pray with us today.
For a copy of these rosary meditations, DM Mama Jane or join the Facebook group.
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1. Book a Discovery Call with Mama Jane
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2024-05-1635 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness56 | Happy Anniversary to Cycles and Sanctity!Happy Anniversary to the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast!! In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate ONE year of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast.
Mama Jane reflects on her journey of starting the podcast, and how the podcast has grown and evolved since she began a year ago. They discuss the importance of supporting women through perimenopause and menopause and the power of sisterhood in navigating the various phases of life.
You are invited to join the celebration and share your feedback. This episode promises enlightening discussions, heartfelt reflections, and a special workshop announcement that you...
2024-04-1128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness56 | Happy Anniversary to Cycles and Sanctity!Happy Anniversary to the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast!! In this special anniversary episode, we celebrate ONE year of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast.
Mama Jane reflects on her journey of starting the podcast, and how the podcast has grown and evolved since she began a year ago. They discuss the importance of supporting women through perimenopause and menopause and the power of sisterhood in navigating the various phases of life.
You are invited to join the celebration and share your feedback. This episode promises enlightening discussions, heartfelt reflections, and a special workshop announcement that you...
2024-04-1128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness53 | Mama Jane and The Deliberate DayIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her interview on The Deliberate Day Podcast. She shares the significance of women's cycles and the impact on our spiritual and physical well-being, including the spiritual practices and activities for each phase.
Mama Jane, Brittany and Tiffany discuss the empowerment and freedom in understanding our bodies' needs throughout the menstrual cycle and advocating for our health. They also touch upon the importance of tracking cycles and hormones.
Connect with The Deliberate Day on Instagram @thedeliberateday and find The Deliberate Day Podcast on your favorite podcast app.
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2024-03-2147 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness53 | Mama Jane and The Deliberate DayIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her interview on The Deliberate Day Podcast. She shares the significance of women's cycles and the impact on our spiritual and physical well-being, including the spiritual practices and activities for each phase.
Mama Jane, Brittany and Tiffany discuss the empowerment and freedom in understanding our bodies' needs throughout the menstrual cycle and advocating for our health. They also touch upon the importance of tracking cycles and hormones.
Connect with The Deliberate Day on Instagram @thedeliberateday and find The Deliberate Day Podcast on your favorite podcast app.
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2024-03-2147 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness52 | How Is Your Lent Going?In this week's episode, hosts Mama Jane and Mama Vicki discuss their experiences and challenges of Lent, shedding light on the sanctity of the season and how to navigate its nuances in today's world.
From unexpected changes in fasting habits to finding purpose in sacrifices, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki share their personal journeys and offer insights to guide listeners through their own experiences. They explore the impact of technology on spiritual practices, sharing resources and support for 21st-century Catholics.
The episode dives into the significance of hospitality and reaching out to others during Lent...
2024-03-1432 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness52 | How Is Your Lent Going?In this week's episode, hosts Mama Jane and Mama Vicki discuss their experiences and challenges of Lent, shedding light on the sanctity of the season and how to navigate its nuances in today's world.
From unexpected changes in fasting habits to finding purpose in sacrifices, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki share their personal journeys and offer insights to guide listeners through their own experiences. They explore the impact of technology on spiritual practices, sharing resources and support for 21st-century Catholics.
The episode dives into the significance of hospitality and reaching out to others during Lent...
2024-03-1432 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness51 | Redeeming The Body With Marty LangloisThe Catholic Fitness Coach, Marty Langlois joins Mama Jane and Mama Vicki on this episode of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast. Marty shares her inspiring journey of redeeming her body after experiencing a stroke postpartum, related to blood pressure issues during pregnancy.
She required six months of physical therapy and occupational therapy to bounce back. This experience helped her find her unique calling in response to integrating the whole person, body and soul, through fitness.
Today's conversation takes us along Marty's recovery, her career shifts into personal training and life coaching, and her passion for...
2024-03-0734 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness51 | Redeeming The Body With Marty LangloisThe Catholic Fitness Coach, Marty Langlois joins Mama Jane and Mama Vicki on this episode of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast. Marty shares her inspiring journey of redeeming her body after experiencing a stroke postpartum, related to blood pressure issues during pregnancy.
She required six months of physical therapy and occupational therapy to bounce back. This experience helped her find her unique calling in response to integrating the whole person, body and soul, through fitness.
Today's conversation takes us along Marty's recovery, her career shifts into personal training and life coaching, and her passion for...
2024-03-0734 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness46 | New Found Freedom in the Wintertime of WomanhoodAre you ready to embrace freedom and pursue new beginnings in the wintertime of womanhood?
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki explore the different stages of motherhood, reflecting on the evolving sense of freedom as children grow up and become more independent.
Mama Jane shares her personal experiences of embracing new opportunities and dreams, encouraging listeners to consider their own aspirations and desires.
The hosts also discuss the importance of processing regrets and rediscovering yourself after major life changes, offering support and guidance to those navigating this journey.
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2024-02-0127 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness46 | New Found Freedom in the Wintertime of WomanhoodAre you ready to embrace freedom and pursue new beginnings in the wintertime of womanhood?
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki explore the different stages of motherhood, reflecting on the evolving sense of freedom as children grow up and become more independent.
Mama Jane shares her personal experiences of embracing new opportunities and dreams, encouraging listeners to consider their own aspirations and desires.
The hosts also discuss the importance of processing regrets and rediscovering yourself after major life changes, offering support and guidance to those navigating this journey.
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2024-02-0127 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness45 | Releasing and Supporting Our Adult ChildrenHave you struggled with releasing and supporting your adult children? You are not alone.
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki navigate the nuanced dynamics of motherhood, faith, and empathy, exploring the challenges of comparing oneself to others, guiding young adults, and finding grace in the journey of parenting.
Together, they share their experiences, insights, and wisdom, offering a profound and heartfelt discussion on the sanctity of releasing and supporting our children as they navigate their own paths in life.
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2024-01-2534 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness45 | Releasing and Supporting Our Adult ChildrenHave you struggled with releasing and supporting your adult children? You are not alone.
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki navigate the nuanced dynamics of motherhood, faith, and empathy, exploring the challenges of comparing oneself to others, guiding young adults, and finding grace in the journey of parenting.
Together, they share their experiences, insights, and wisdom, offering a profound and heartfelt discussion on the sanctity of releasing and supporting our children as they navigate their own paths in life.
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2024-01-2534 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness44 | Who Am I in the Wintertime of Womanhood?Welcome to the beginning of The Wintertime of Womanhood series.
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki explore the shifting identities and challenges faced in the winter of motherhood and womanhood.
As women's roles evolve with age and their children leave the nest, they discuss the emotional impact, physical changes, and the importance of finding support and purpose during this stage.
Join us as we navigate the transition, embrace the beauty of aging, and seek inspiration from shared experiences.
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2024-01-1830 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness44 | Who Am I in the Wintertime of Womanhood?Welcome to the beginning of The Wintertime of Womanhood series.
In this episode, Mama Jane and Mama Vicki explore the shifting identities and challenges faced in the winter of motherhood and womanhood.
As women's roles evolve with age and their children leave the nest, they discuss the emotional impact, physical changes, and the importance of finding support and purpose during this stage.
Join us as we navigate the transition, embrace the beauty of aging, and seek inspiration from shared experiences.
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1. Widows of Prayer Apostolate
2. Book a FREE Dis...
2024-01-1830 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness43 | Welcome Mama Vicki Part 2In this episode, Mama Jane welcomes Mama Vicki back for the second part of getting to know her and her expertise.
Vicki shares her medical expertise and experience, touching on the importance of empowering women in their birthing journey. The conversation is heartwarming and uplifting, as they share personal stories and offer support and encouragement to all women, no matter where they are in their journey.
Join us as we explore the beauty and challenges of womanhood, and the sacred bond of sisterhood.
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2024-01-1125 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness43 | Welcome Mama Vicki Part 2In this episode, Mama Jane welcomes Mama Vicki back for the second part of getting to know her and her expertise.
Vicki shares her medical expertise and experience, touching on the importance of empowering women in their birthing journey. The conversation is heartwarming and uplifting, as they share personal stories and offer support and encouragement to all women, no matter where they are in their journey.
Join us as we explore the beauty and challenges of womanhood, and the sacred bond of sisterhood.
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2024-01-1125 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness42 | Working With Mama VickiHappy New Year! As we are still in the Christmas season, Mama Jane has an exciting Christmas announcement to gift her listeners on this week's episode.
Tune in to hear from Mama Vicki, whose genuine dedication and compassionate approach shine through as she walks alongside mothers, encouraging them to trust their bodies and embrace their unique motherhood experiences.
You can check out the links below to connect with Mama Vicki and access the pdf mentioned in the episode, which has information on breastfeeding and child spacing.
We invite you to share this episode wi...
2024-01-0416 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness42 | Working With Mama VickiHappy New Year! As we are still in the Christmas season, Mama Jane has an exciting Christmas announcement to gift her listeners on this week's episode.
Tune in to hear from Mama Vicki, whose genuine dedication and compassionate approach shine through as she walks alongside mothers, encouraging them to trust their bodies and embrace their unique motherhood experiences.
You can check out the links below to connect with Mama Vicki and access the pdf mentioned in the episode, which has information on breastfeeding and child spacing.
We invite you to share this episode wi...
2024-01-0416 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness41 | Pain in Motherhood with Eileen TullyIn honor of today's Feast of the Holy Innocents, Mama Jane is joined by special guest Eileen Tully, who shares her deeply personal journey of motherhood, grief, and the transformative power of pain.
Eileen's story is one of deep loss, spiritual struggle, and eventual healing. She discusses the role of Our Lady in her life, finding solace in the rosary and the unexpected turns that life can take.
Join us as we explore the dichotomy of celebration and suffering, and the profound impact of faith in trials. Be sure to check out Eileen's website at t...
2023-12-2835 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness41 | Pain in Motherhood with Eileen TullyIn honor of today's Feast of the Holy Innocents, Mama Jane is joined by special guest Eileen Tully, who shares her deeply personal journey of motherhood, grief, and the transformative power of pain.
Eileen's story is one of deep loss, spiritual struggle, and eventual healing. She discusses the role of Our Lady in her life, finding solace in the rosary and the unexpected turns that life can take.
Join us as we explore the dichotomy of celebration and suffering, and the profound impact of faith in trials. Be sure to check out Eileen's website at t...
2023-12-2835 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness40 | Ebro d’Amore, Pazzo d’AmoreIn today's episode, titled "Ebro d'Amore, Pazzo d'Amore", which means 'drunk in love, crazy in love', Mama Jane explores God's crazy love for us. She uses the analogy of God as the 'divine backstage manager' to illustrate the concept of a divine plan beyond human understanding.
Mama Jane encourages listeners to open themselves to experiencing God's love and to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
With a mix of wisdom, warmth, and personal reflection, Mama Jane weaves together teachings on faith, love, and the nature of God in a thought-provoking episode that is sure to to...
2023-12-2130 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness40 | Ebro d’Amore, Pazzo d’AmoreIn today's episode, titled "Ebro d'Amore, Pazzo d'Amore", which means 'drunk in love, crazy in love', Mama Jane explores God's crazy love for us. She uses the analogy of God as the 'divine backstage manager' to illustrate the concept of a divine plan beyond human understanding.
Mama Jane encourages listeners to open themselves to experiencing God's love and to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
With a mix of wisdom, warmth, and personal reflection, Mama Jane weaves together teachings on faith, love, and the nature of God in a thought-provoking episode that is sure to to...
2023-12-2130 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness39 | Taking Time For YouIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her personal struggle with self-care and the vital importance of prioritizing personal well-being, especially for mothers.
Despite being sick, she reflects on the challenge of balancing caregiving with caring for oneself within the context of faith. From finding spiritual retreats to daily self-care practices,
Mama Jane offers practical tips and insights for listeners to embrace during the busy Advent season. Tune in and join us in nurturing your physical, emotional, and spiritual health this holiday season.
Don't forget to share your experiences and engage with us using th...
2023-12-1428 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness39 | Taking Time For YouIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her personal struggle with self-care and the vital importance of prioritizing personal well-being, especially for mothers.
Despite being sick, she reflects on the challenge of balancing caregiving with caring for oneself within the context of faith. From finding spiritual retreats to daily self-care practices,
Mama Jane offers practical tips and insights for listeners to embrace during the busy Advent season. Tune in and join us in nurturing your physical, emotional, and spiritual health this holiday season.
Don't forget to share your experiences and engage with us using th...
2023-12-1428 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness38 | Advent - A Time of New BeginningsWelcome to a new Liturgical Year! In this episode, Mama Jane discusses the traditions and spiritual practices of the Advent season, including the Advent wreath and Jesse Tree.
She shares her experiences, insights she has learned about Advent and Christmas over the years, and practical ways to implement four main spiritual practices this Advent season.
Expect to be inspired to reflect on your own traditions and spiritual practices as you enter this new liturgical year. Let us embrace the spirit of preparation and joy during these three short weeks of Advent.
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2023-12-0727 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness38 | Advent - A Time of New BeginningsWelcome to a new Liturgical Year! In this episode, Mama Jane discusses the traditions and spiritual practices of the Advent season, including the Advent wreath and Jesse Tree.
She shares her experiences, insights she has learned about Advent and Christmas over the years, and practical ways to implement four main spiritual practices this Advent season.
Expect to be inspired to reflect on your own traditions and spiritual practices as you enter this new liturgical year. Let us embrace the spirit of preparation and joy during these three short weeks of Advent.
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2023-12-0727 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness37 | Mama Jane Gets Interviewed On Her PodcastIn this episode, Mama Jane switches it up and gets interviewed by fellow Catholic Mindset Coach Jeffrey Fortman. Mama Jane answers questions like why she chose to become a certified Catholic mindset coach, her biggest takeaways from the certification process, and more.
She shares her journey to becoming a Catholic mindset coach and the impact of mindset on health, fertility, and faith life. They discuss offering guidance, embracing vulnerability, and creating intimate spaces for growth and healing. Tune in to hear more about the sacred ground of catholic coaching.
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2023-11-3046 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness37 | Mama Jane Gets Interviewed On Her PodcastIn this episode, Mama Jane switches it up and gets interviewed by fellow Catholic Mindset Coach Jeffrey Fortman. Mama Jane answers questions like why she chose to become a certified Catholic mindset coach, her biggest takeaways from the certification process, and more.
She shares her journey to becoming a Catholic mindset coach and the impact of mindset on health, fertility, and faith life. They discuss offering guidance, embracing vulnerability, and creating intimate spaces for growth and healing. Tune in to hear more about the sacred ground of catholic coaching.
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2023-11-3046 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness36 | Give Thanks In All Circumstances with Mayra CorderoIn this episode, Mama Jane is joined by special guest Mayra Cordero, a Catholic coach, also known as "Tu Coach Católica." Together, they dive into the topics of gratitude, personal development, and the challenges of motherhood and marriage. Mayra shares her journey of healing and how she learned to give thanks during difficult circumstances.
Mama Jane and Mayra discuss the power of Catholic coaching in transforming lives and building stronger relationships. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with faith, wisdom, and practical tools for personal and spiritual growth. Thank you for listening, we are so gr...
2023-11-2354 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness36 | Give Thanks In All Circumstances with Mayra CorderoIn this episode, Mama Jane is joined by special guest Mayra Cordero, a Catholic coach, also known as "Tu Coach Católica." Together, they dive into the topics of gratitude, personal development, and the challenges of motherhood and marriage. Mayra shares her journey of healing and how she learned to give thanks during difficult circumstances.
Mama Jane and Mayra discuss the power of Catholic coaching in transforming lives and building stronger relationships. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with faith, wisdom, and practical tools for personal and spiritual growth. Thank you for listening, we are so gr...
2023-11-2354 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness35 | Delay and Pray with Beth BubikHave you heard about spiritual fasting in a catholic context? In this episode, Mama Jane interviews Beth Bubik, a certified Life and Weight Coach through the Life Coach School and a professionally trained Catholic Mindset Coach through Metanoia Catholic. Beth has helped hundreds of women lose weight permanently and teaches them how to spiritually fast through her signature program, the Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience.
Beth shares how the Delay and Pray™ program works along with intermittent fasting, and Mama Jane talks about the details and rules of the Billings Ovulation Method. Through their conversation, they disco...
2023-11-1658 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness35 | Delay and Pray with Beth BubikHave you heard about spiritual fasting in a catholic context? In this episode, Mama Jane interviews Beth Bubik, a certified Life and Weight Coach through the Life Coach School and a professionally trained Catholic Mindset Coach through Metanoia Catholic. Beth has helped hundreds of women lose weight permanently and teaches them how to spiritually fast through her signature program, the Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience.
Beth shares how the Delay and Pray™ program works along with intermittent fasting, and Mama Jane talks about the details and rules of the Billings Ovulation Method. Through their conversation, they disco...
2023-11-1658 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness34 | Made For More with Maggie WrightIn this episode, Mama Jane interviews Maggie Wright, one of the resident coaches at Metanoia Catholic, Maggie helps others achieve the weight loss that seems impossible by developing a healthy relationship with food, healthy habits, and wholeness in Christ. Her coaching is not just about weight loss but focuses on the whole person - spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance.
We hear Maggie's story of how she went from feeling spiritually desolate, overweight, and stuck, to finding freedom, balance, and a whole new outlook on life. Maggie reminds us that transformation happens one step at a time a...
2023-11-0956 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness34 | Made For More with Maggie WrightIn this episode, Mama Jane interviews Maggie Wright, one of the resident coaches at Metanoia Catholic, Maggie helps others achieve the weight loss that seems impossible by developing a healthy relationship with food, healthy habits, and wholeness in Christ. Her coaching is not just about weight loss but focuses on the whole person - spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance.
We hear Maggie's story of how she went from feeling spiritually desolate, overweight, and stuck, to finding freedom, balance, and a whole new outlook on life. Maggie reminds us that transformation happens one step at a time a...
2023-11-0956 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness33 | All Souls’ Day and the 4 Last ThingsIn today's episode, Mama Jane dives into the significance of All Souls' Day and explores the concept of the 4 last things of the Christian life.
Perimenopause, the phase where fertility decreases, leads to the ultimate end of a woman's reproductive years. Mama Jane beautifully connects this physical transition to the Catholic faith, emphasizing that just as our fertility has a beginning and an end, so does our journey on earth.
In a world where death is often feared and avoided at all costs, Mama Jane encourages us to embrace the Christian understanding that death is n...
2023-11-0228 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness33 | All Souls’ Day and the 4 Last ThingsIn today's episode, Mama Jane dives into the significance of All Souls' Day and explores the concept of the 4 last things of the Christian life.
Perimenopause, the phase where fertility decreases, leads to the ultimate end of a woman's reproductive years. Mama Jane beautifully connects this physical transition to the Catholic faith, emphasizing that just as our fertility has a beginning and an end, so does our journey on earth.
In a world where death is often feared and avoided at all costs, Mama Jane encourages us to embrace the Christian understanding that death is n...
2023-11-0228 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness32 | Finding David with Elizabeth SaenzIn this episode, Mama Jane brings us a special guest, Elizabeth Saenz - founder of Tabor Vision Coaching, and delves into the fascinating topic of rediscovering our husband and understanding the power of temperaments in our relationships. She leads wives through this in her program 'Finding David'.
Elizabeth shares her experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of communication, empathy, and embracing our unique strengths as individuals and couples. We explore the transformative nature of pain and growth, the impact of hormones on our relationships, and how to motivate and support our spouse through their own journeys.
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2023-10-2656 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness32 | Finding David with Elizabeth SaenzIn this episode, Mama Jane brings us a special guest, Elizabeth Saenz - founder of Tabor Vision Coaching, and delves into the fascinating topic of rediscovering our husband and understanding the power of temperaments in our relationships. She leads wives through this in her program 'Finding David'.
Elizabeth shares her experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of communication, empathy, and embracing our unique strengths as individuals and couples. We explore the transformative nature of pain and growth, the impact of hormones on our relationships, and how to motivate and support our spouse through their own journeys.
Li...
2023-10-2656 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness31 | Asking the Right Questions During PerimenopauseIn this episode, Mama Jane continues exploring the thought she shared in the last episode and shows us how to examine our thoughts with our gift of reason. She demonstrates mindset coaching and how our circumstances are the fruit of our actions, all connected to our thoughts and emotions.
Through practical examples and some catechesis, you are sure to walk away from this episode knowing the powerful impact of having a mindset coach in your corner.
Give yourself the gift of a free coaching session with Mama Jane to experience this for yourself, by clicking the...
2023-10-1930 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness31 | Asking the Right Questions During PerimenopauseIn this episode, Mama Jane continues exploring the thought she shared in the last episode and shows us how to examine our thoughts with our gift of reason. She demonstrates mindset coaching and how our circumstances are the fruit of our actions, all connected to our thoughts and emotions.
Through practical examples and some catechesis, you are sure to walk away from this episode knowing the powerful impact of having a mindset coach in your corner.
Give yourself the gift of a free coaching session with Mama Jane to experience this for yourself, by clicking the...
2023-10-1930 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness30 | God Wastes NothingIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her experience during a time when she experienced desolation, hopelessness and despair.
She was in the midst of perimenopause, with a lot of negative thoughts and emotions, and didn't have the tools she has today. She references the book that was her anchor during this time - That Nothing May Be Lost by Reverend Paul Scalia.
This episode is filled with scripture verses and acknowledgment from Mama Jane to encourage you, There is hope! And you can get support by accepting Mama Jane's invitations below.
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2023-10-1221 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness30 | God Wastes NothingIn this episode, Mama Jane shares her experience during a time when she experienced desolation, hopelessness and despair.
She was in the midst of perimenopause, with a lot of negative thoughts and emotions, and didn't have the tools she has today. She references the book that was her anchor during this time - That Nothing May Be Lost by Reverend Paul Scalia.
This episode is filled with scripture verses and acknowledgment from Mama Jane to encourage you, There is hope! And you can get support by accepting Mama Jane's invitations below.
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2023-10-1221 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness29 | The Autumn Season Of PerimenopauseHave you ever considered your cycle as the four seasons? Today, Mama Jane talks to us about the Autumn season of a woman's cycle - perimenopause.
Listen in as Mama Jane shares the beauty and struggles of this season, what to be aware of, some practical tips, how to support someone in this season, and much more.
She shares a little bit about her experience, as well as how she can support women in this season, as a fertility instructor and through catholic mindset coaching. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to share this wit...
2023-10-0524 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness29 | The Autumn Season Of PerimenopauseHave you ever considered your cycle as the four seasons? Today, Mama Jane talks to us about the Autumn season of a woman's cycle - perimenopause.
Listen in as Mama Jane shares the beauty and struggles of this season, what to be aware of, some practical tips, how to support someone in this season, and much more.
She shares a little bit about her experience, as well as how she can support women in this season, as a fertility instructor and through catholic mindset coaching. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to share this wit...
2023-10-0524 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness28 | How To Hear God’s Voice Through Catholic CoachingDo you struggle to hear God's voice? Do you desire to have a better prayer life? Have you ever wondered what Catholic coaching is like? If you answered yes to any of these questions, today's episode is just for you! Thank you to the listener who contacted Mama Jane with a comment after hearing the interview with Kylie Hein in episode 26.
Experience Catholic coaching with an example of self-coaching as Mama Jane takes the thought in this comment and demonstrates how a Catholic mindset coach can give you the space to process your thoughts and interrogate them t...
2023-09-2828 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness28 | How To Hear God’s Voice Through Catholic CoachingDo you struggle to hear God's voice? Do you desire to have a better prayer life? Have you ever wondered what Catholic coaching is like? If you answered yes to any of these questions, today's episode is just for you! Thank you to the listener who contacted Mama Jane with a comment after hearing the interview with Kylie Hein in episode 26.
Experience Catholic coaching with an example of self-coaching as Mama Jane takes the thought in this comment and demonstrates how a Catholic mindset coach can give you the space to process your thoughts and interrogate them t...
2023-09-2828 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness27 | Free Our Sons with Jeremy RohrIn today's episode, we are joined by Jeremy Rohr from Freedom to Love. Jeremy is a certified Catholic mindset coach and developer of the Free Our Sons course that equips fathers and other men to help young men live free of pornography.
Jeremy shares how the Freedom to Love ministry got started and a little bit about his own experience. He wants to help men understand the difference between shame and guilt. Jeremy talks a little about the shame cycle, the joy cycle, sin management and so much more.
The FREEDOM TO LOVE FREE OUR SO...
2023-09-2147 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness27 | Free Our Sons with Jeremy RohrIn today's episode, we are joined by Jeremy Rohr from Freedom to Love. Jeremy is a certified Catholic mindset coach and developer of the Free Our Sons course that equips fathers and other men to help young men live free of pornography.
Jeremy shares how the Freedom to Love ministry got started and a little bit about his own experience. He wants to help men understand the difference between shame and guilt. Jeremy talks a little about the shame cycle, the joy cycle, sin management and so much more.
The FREEDOM TO LOVE FREE OUR SO...
2023-09-2147 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness26 | Creating Your Plan Of Life With Kylie HeinToday we are joined by Kylie Hein, Catholic mindset coach and Host of the Persistence in Prayer podcast. Kylie's mission is to bring souls back to Christ through prayer. She helps women who want to do it all and helps them eliminate anxiety and overwhelm by implementing meaningful prayer practices that foster a great trust in God.
We hear about Kylie's journey with her own prayer life, the story behind her mission, and the feelings of unworthiness she experienced along the way. We discuss temperaments, Gallup strengths, the power of prayer journaling, and our spiritualities. We talk...
2023-09-1456 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness26 | Creating Your Plan Of Life With Kylie HeinToday we are joined by Kylie Hein, Catholic mindset coach and Host of the Persistence in Prayer podcast. Kylie's mission is to bring souls back to Christ through prayer. She helps women who want to do it all and helps them eliminate anxiety and overwhelm by implementing meaningful prayer practices that foster a great trust in God.
We hear about Kylie's journey with her own prayer life, the story behind her mission, and the feelings of unworthiness she experienced along the way. We discuss temperaments, Gallup strengths, the power of prayer journaling, and our spiritualities. We talk...
2023-09-1456 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness25 | Stop Contracepting Your Dating Life With Hannah DustmanWe transition into Fall and a new range of topics beginning with this interview with Hannah Dustman. In this episode, we hear about Hannah's background, why she loves coaching so much, the difference between Metanoia catholic coaching and secular coaching, and much more.
Learn more about her 8-week group coaching course: Stop Contracepting Your Dating Life: https://lead.metanoiacatholic.com/hannah-dustman
Hannah is a Certified Catholic Coach, trained strengths and temperaments coach, drill instructor for coaches-in-training, and workshop facilitator. She also serves as the Director of Client Engagement for Metanoia Catholic.
With a b...
2023-09-0755 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness25 | Stop Contracepting Your Dating Life With Hannah DustmanWe transition into Fall and a new range of topics beginning with this interview with Hannah Dustman. In this episode, we hear about Hannah's background, why she loves coaching so much, the difference between Metanoia catholic coaching and secular coaching, and much more.
Learn more about her 8-week group coaching course: Stop Contracepting Your Dating Life: https://lead.metanoiacatholic.com/hannah-dustman
Hannah is a Certified Catholic Coach, trained strengths and temperaments coach, drill instructor for coaches-in-training, and workshop facilitator. She also serves as the Director of Client Engagement for Metanoia Catholic.
With a b...
2023-09-0755 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness24 | Breastfeeding and Billings Ovulation MethodOn episode 24 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we wrap up the series on breastfeeding with information on when to begin charting postpartum and how to do so during breastfeeding.
Mama Jane explains the four rules of the Billings Ovulation Method and how to apply them. She also describes the four typical types of bleeds during a cycle.
If you are currently pregnant or a breastfeeding mom, you can reach out with any questions through my website or social channels. I would love to hear from you and support you. Please share this episode with b...
2023-08-3128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness24 | Breastfeeding and Billings Ovulation MethodOn episode 24 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we wrap up the series on breastfeeding with information on when to begin charting postpartum and how to do so during breastfeeding.
Mama Jane explains the four rules of the Billings Ovulation Method and how to apply them. She also describes the four typical types of bleeds during a cycle.
If you are currently pregnant or a breastfeeding mom, you can reach out with any questions through my website or social channels. I would love to hear from you and support you. Please share this episode with b...
2023-08-3128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness23 | Breastfeeding and Your Spiritual LifeOn episode 23 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we hear about two recent experiences where Mama Jane had the opportunity to discuss breastfeeding and support a couple looking for a solution.
Mama Jane spends the rest of the episode highlighting the spiritual benefits of breastfeeding, using the acronym MARC. She offers plenty of practical solutions including mom hacks that she discovered along the way.
Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:
Dynamic Catholic Mass Journal by Matthew Kelly
Chews Life rosaries for mama and baby
National Shrine of Our Lady of L...
2023-08-2437 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness23 | Breastfeeding and Your Spiritual LifeOn episode 23 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we hear about two recent experiences where Mama Jane had the opportunity to discuss breastfeeding and support a couple looking for a solution.
Mama Jane spends the rest of the episode highlighting the spiritual benefits of breastfeeding, using the acronym MARC. She offers plenty of practical solutions including mom hacks that she discovered along the way.
Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:
Dynamic Catholic Mass Journal by Matthew Kelly
Chews Life rosaries for mama and baby
National Shrine of Our Lady of L...
2023-08-2437 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness22 | Breastfeeding in the Army with Megan GephartOn episode 22 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we hear from Megan Gephart about her breastfeeding journey, including pumping while on a field training course and in all kinds of far-from-ideal environments.
Megan is a Catholic mother of two boys, an active-duty army officer, a life coach, a pre and postnatal fitness coach, and an advocate for mothers and families in the military. She's a West Point graduate, currently serving in the military in a public relations and strategic communications role.
Though we discuss the breastfeeding challenges involved in the military, we know that this...
2023-08-1756 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness22 | Breastfeeding in the Army with Megan GephartOn episode 22 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, we hear from Megan Gephart about her breastfeeding journey, including pumping while on a field training course and in all kinds of far-from-ideal environments.
Megan is a Catholic mother of two boys, an active-duty army officer, a life coach, a pre and postnatal fitness coach, and an advocate for mothers and families in the military. She's a West Point graduate, currently serving in the military in a public relations and strategic communications role.
Though we discuss the breastfeeding challenges involved in the military, we know that this...
2023-08-1756 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness21 | Birthing and Breastfeeding With Vicki ValenciaWe continue with our theme of breastfeeding with an interview with Vicki Valencia (RN, BSN, IBCLC). She is a Labor and Delivery Nurse, La Leche League Leader, and a mother of 8.
In this episode, we hear more about La Leche League and IBCLC and their origins. We hear about Vicki's experience with breastfeeding and NFP, and how she got involved with LLL. We talk about exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, tandem nursing, hormones, nursing in public, birthing, postpartum, and much more.
The book that Vicki mentions is Mother's Manual by A. Francis Coomes S.J.
National S...
2023-08-1035 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness21 | Birthing and Breastfeeding With Vicki ValenciaWe continue with our theme of breastfeeding with an interview with Vicki Valencia (RN, BSN, IBCLC). She is a Labor and Delivery Nurse, La Leche League Leader, and a mother of 8.
In this episode, we hear more about La Leche League and IBCLC and their origins. We hear about Vicki's experience with breastfeeding and NFP, and how she got involved with LLL. We talk about exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, tandem nursing, hormones, nursing in public, birthing, postpartum, and much more.
The book that Vicki mentions is Mother's Manual by A. Francis Coomes S.J.
National S...
2023-08-1035 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness20 | World Breastfeeding Week Interview with Gina Peterson (IBCLC)This week is World Breastfeeding Week and in the US we celebrate Breastfeeding for the whole month of August. So we begin our series on Breastfeeding with an interview with Gina Peterson, IBCLC, and Executive Director of Catholic Nursing Mothers League.
We hear about Gina’s story - how she became an IBCLC and her experience of breastfeeding, NFP, and natural child spacing. We discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how dads can support mothers during this time. We also hear about the Catholic Nursing Mothers League, and more in this episode.
Connect with Gina and...
2023-08-0349 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness20 | World Breastfeeding Week Interview with Gina Peterson (IBCLC)This week is World Breastfeeding Week and in the US we celebrate Breastfeeding for the whole month of August. So we begin our series on Breastfeeding with an interview with Gina Peterson, IBCLC, and Executive Director of Catholic Nursing Mothers League.
We hear about Gina’s story - how she became an IBCLC and her experience of breastfeeding, NFP, and natural child spacing. We discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how dads can support mothers during this time. We also hear about the Catholic Nursing Mothers League, and more in this episode.
Connect with Gina and...
2023-08-0349 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness19 | Humanae Vitae Part 2In Episode 19, we continue reading the encyclical ‘Humanae Vitae; by Pope Paul VI, in honor of National NFP Week, I hope you enjoy this gift of listening to this encyclical. If you want to follow along with the encyclical, view it here.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what came up for you as you listened to the reading of this encyclical. How has your heart changed?
Join the Uniquely Beautifully You Monthly Program - register here.
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2023-07-2723 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness19 | Humanae Vitae Part 2In Episode 19, we continue reading the encyclical ‘Humanae Vitae; by Pope Paul VI, in honor of National NFP Week, I hope you enjoy this gift of listening to this encyclical. If you want to follow along with the encyclical, view it here.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what came up for you as you listened to the reading of this encyclical. How has your heart changed?
Join the Uniquely Beautifully You Monthly Program - register here.
Connect with Mama Jane:
Instagram - @mama_jane_25
Facebook - mamajane25
Website...
2023-07-2723 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness18 | Humanae Vitae Part 1In honor of National NFP Week, I am releasing an extra episode early this week, to bring you a reading of the encyclical that we have been discussing all month. In this episode, you will hear part 1 of the encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI. I hope you enjoy this gift of listening to this encyclical this week. If you would like to follow along with the encyclical, you can view it here.
Join the Uniquely Beautifully You Monthly Program - register here.
Connect with Mama Jane:
Instagram - @mama_jane_25
Face...
2023-07-2528 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness18 | Humanae Vitae Part 1In honor of National NFP Week, I am releasing an extra episode early this week, to bring you a reading of the encyclical that we have been discussing all month. In this episode, you will hear part 1 of the encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI. I hope you enjoy this gift of listening to this encyclical this week. If you would like to follow along with the encyclical, you can view it here.
Join the Uniquely Beautifully You Monthly Program - register here.
Connect with Mama Jane:
Instagram - @mama_jane_25
Face...
2023-07-2528 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness17 | NFP Outreach with Father Daniel McCaffreyOn episode 17 of the Cycles & Sanctity Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Father Daniel McCaffrey, with NFP Outreach. We were connected through Sue Ek who I interviewed on episode 15.
Father McCaffrey has an incredible passion and mission of supporting the vocation of marriage and families by equipping our pastors with knowledge and resources on preaching about NFP. Father shares his thoughts on NFP and his experience of supporting parishes in this way.
We talk about contraception and true freedom. Father shares more about the work he does and how you can invite him...
2023-07-201h 00Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness17 | NFP Outreach with Father Daniel McCaffreyOn episode 17 of the Cycles & Sanctity Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Father Daniel McCaffrey, with NFP Outreach. We were connected through Sue Ek who I interviewed on episode 15.
Father McCaffrey has an incredible passion and mission of supporting the vocation of marriage and families by equipping our pastors with knowledge and resources on preaching about NFP. Father shares his thoughts on NFP and his experience of supporting parishes in this way.
We talk about contraception and true freedom. Father shares more about the work he does and how you can invite him...
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Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness16 | Celebrating Humanae Vitae and St. Pope Paul VIWelcome to episode 16 of the Cycles & Sanctity podcast, where we are talking about the encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI, a little bit of church history, and a little bit about world history.
We dive into the history and societal movement of contraception and Christian Churches. We also look at the Second Vatican Council that Pope John XXIII began, and Pope Paul VI continued. I mention the book Love & Responsibility that Cardinal Carol Wojtyla (St. Pope John Paul II) wrote in 1960, among others.
I encourage you to read the document Huma...
2023-07-1331 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness16 | Celebrating Humanae Vitae and St. Pope Paul VIWelcome to episode 16 of the Cycles & Sanctity podcast, where we are talking about the encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI, a little bit of church history, and a little bit about world history.
We dive into the history and societal movement of contraception and Christian Churches. We also look at the Second Vatican Council that Pope John XXIII began, and Pope Paul VI continued. I mention the book Love & Responsibility that Cardinal Carol Wojtyla (St. Pope John Paul II) wrote in 1960, among others.
I encourage you to read the document Huma...
2023-07-1331 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness15 | Billings and NFP Outreach with Sue EkWelcome to episode 15 of the Cycles & Sanctity Podcast, where I have the pleasure of interviewing Sue Ek, Director of Communications at NFP Outreach. We met through BOMA-USA when I was interested in becoming a Billings Instructor. Listen in, as Sue describes her impressions of Dr. John and Evelyn Billings and some of the history of how their work came to be. Sue shares her path into being involved with NFP and a bit of her experience of teaching the Billings method.
We get a brief overview of how Billings and the team got invited to China and th...
2023-07-0630 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness15 | Billings and NFP Outreach with Sue EkWelcome to episode 15 of the Cycles & Sanctity Podcast, where I have the pleasure of interviewing Sue Ek, Director of Communications at NFP Outreach. We met through BOMA-USA when I was interested in becoming a Billings Instructor. Listen in, as Sue describes her impressions of Dr. John and Evelyn Billings and some of the history of how their work came to be. Sue shares her path into being involved with NFP and a bit of her experience of teaching the Billings method.
We get a brief overview of how Billings and the team got invited to China and th...
2023-07-0630 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness14 | Uniquely Beautifully YouOn episode 14 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane leads us through a discovery of Who We Are and reminds us that each of us is God's masterpiece. She explains the difference between being children of God and creatures of God.
Mama Jane reflects on her own experiences of feeling alone and shares what Saint Pope John Paul II refers to as Original Solitude. She also shares her personal experience with depression and how God's love led to her healing and freedom.
We hear about a particular group coaching session whe...
2023-06-2921 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness14 | Uniquely Beautifully YouOn episode 14 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane leads us through a discovery of Who We Are and reminds us that each of us is God's masterpiece. She explains the difference between being children of God and creatures of God.
Mama Jane reflects on her own experiences of feeling alone and shares what Saint Pope John Paul II refers to as Original Solitude. She also shares her personal experience with depression and how God's love led to her healing and freedom.
We hear about a particular group coaching session whe...
2023-06-2921 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness13 | Who Do You Say I AmOn episode 13 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane begins with two reflections from last week's interview and then dives into the importance of examining our relationship with Jesus, to understand the beauty of our Catholic faith and concepts like Natural Family Planning.
Mama Jane encourages listeners to answer the question Jesus asks his disciples "Who Do You Say I Am?" Answering this question for ourselves is crucial to understanding who we are and how truly loved we are. Listen to what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God and the beauty of our bo...
2023-06-2227 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness13 | Who Do You Say I AmOn episode 13 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane begins with two reflections from last week's interview and then dives into the importance of examining our relationship with Jesus, to understand the beauty of our Catholic faith and concepts like Natural Family Planning.
Mama Jane encourages listeners to answer the question Jesus asks his disciples "Who Do You Say I Am?" Answering this question for ourselves is crucial to understanding who we are and how truly loved we are. Listen to what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God and the beauty of our bo...
2023-06-2227 min
Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness12 | Men And NFP With Marty ThompsonOn episode 12 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane interviews one of Metanoia Catholics' Resident Coaches, Marty Thompson about his experience with Natural Family Planning in marriage and how NFP can be a path toward holiness for men, too.
Marty shares stories of his struggles before and in marriage, how he and his wife began to practice Natural Family Planning, his mindset struggles, and how they grew in virtues through NFP.
Marty is on a mission to help men overcome personal obstacles and become stronger, more virtuous husbands and fathers. Watch...
2023-06-1549 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness12 | Men And NFP With Marty ThompsonOn episode 12 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane interviews one of Metanoia Catholics' Resident Coaches, Marty Thompson about his experience with Natural Family Planning in marriage and how NFP can be a path toward holiness for men, too.
Marty shares stories of his struggles before and in marriage, how he and his wife began to practice Natural Family Planning, his mindset struggles, and how they grew in virtues through NFP.
Marty is on a mission to help men overcome personal obstacles and become stronger, more virtuous husbands and fathers. Watch...
2023-06-1549 min
Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness11 | Natural Family Planning the Way God IntendedOn episode 11 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane discusses the Catholic Church’s teaching on Natural Family Planning (NFP) and some of her thoughts on it. She reminds us that we are all called to understand these teachings on NFP so that we can practice them and also pass them on to future generations.
Mama Jane explains four important things to remember when it comes to the marital act. You'll hear inspiring stories of couples who overcame obstacles to have children and the role of NFP in growing in virtue and sanc...
2023-06-0834 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness11 | Natural Family Planning the Way God IntendedOn episode 11 of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane discusses the Catholic Church’s teaching on Natural Family Planning (NFP) and some of her thoughts on it. She reminds us that we are all called to understand these teachings on NFP so that we can practice them and also pass them on to future generations.
Mama Jane explains four important things to remember when it comes to the marital act. You'll hear inspiring stories of couples who overcame obstacles to have children and the role of NFP in growing in virtue and sanc...
2023-06-0834 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness10 | The Difference between Fertility Awareness and Natural Family PlanningOn this episode of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane discusses Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning - what they are, what the difference is, and how she teaches it.
Mama Jane shares her insights on the teachings of the Catholic Church on chastity, sex, marriage, and children. She shares her story of redemption and reflections on her own journey toward understanding God’s will for her life.
All young women are encouraged to reflect on their own behaviors and understanding of the truths mentioned in this episode, renew their hearts...
2023-06-0128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness10 | The Difference between Fertility Awareness and Natural Family PlanningOn this episode of the Cycles and Sanctity Podcast, Mama Jane discusses Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning - what they are, what the difference is, and how she teaches it.
Mama Jane shares her insights on the teachings of the Catholic Church on chastity, sex, marriage, and children. She shares her story of redemption and reflections on her own journey toward understanding God’s will for her life.
All young women are encouraged to reflect on their own behaviors and understanding of the truths mentioned in this episode, renew their hearts...
2023-06-0128 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness9 | The Wounds in Motherhood With Emily Adams - Part 2Episode 9 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast is a continuation of our conversation with special guest, Emily Adams where we discuss the Wounds of Motherhood. Emily is a Resident Coach at Metanoia Catholic and she helps Catholic women encounter their baby loss through a different lens.
This week, we talk about the importance of naming your lost babies, praising God for the suffering, and how Mama Mary helps us through infant loss. Emily shares a few of her own experiences and a powerful story of how Catholic coaching and Our Lady helped her client lower wa...
2023-05-2540 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness9 | The Wounds in Motherhood With Emily Adams - Part 2Episode 9 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast is a continuation of our conversation with special guest, Emily Adams where we discuss the Wounds of Motherhood. Emily is a Resident Coach at Metanoia Catholic and she helps Catholic women encounter their baby loss through a different lens.
This week, we talk about the importance of naming your lost babies, praising God for the suffering, and how Mama Mary helps us through infant loss. Emily shares a few of her own experiences and a powerful story of how Catholic coaching and Our Lady helped her client lower wa...
2023-05-2540 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness8 | Celebrating The PriesthoodEpisode 8 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast begins with a response to a review of the podcast and encouragement to all listeners who are wise women of the village, with a practical suggestion of how we can practice cycling.
We discuss celebrating our beloved priests and the gift of the priesthood, and how married women are called to support the vocation of priests and religious.
I share a beautiful prayer that I learned over 30 years ago and have been praying almost every day for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. I als...
2023-05-1831 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness8 | Celebrating The PriesthoodEpisode 8 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast begins with a response to a review of the podcast and encouragement to all listeners who are wise women of the village, with a practical suggestion of how we can practice cycling.
We discuss celebrating our beloved priests and the gift of the priesthood, and how married women are called to support the vocation of priests and religious.
I share a beautiful prayer that I learned over 30 years ago and have been praying almost every day for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. I als...
2023-05-1831 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness7 | The Wounds in Motherhood With Emily Adams - Part 1Episode 7 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast is an interview with a special guest, Emily Adams where we discuss the Wounds of Motherhood. Emily is a Resident Coach at Metanoia Catholic and she helps Catholic women encounter their baby loss through a different lens.
Emily shares a bit of her story of unique motherhood and her first experiences of miscarriage. She is hosting a virtual retreat for bereaved mothers this Saturday, May 13, called Encounter. I encourage you to view the details here, register and share it with those who could benefit.
Conn...
2023-05-1157 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness7 | The Wounds in Motherhood With Emily Adams - Part 1Episode 7 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast is an interview with a special guest, Emily Adams where we discuss the Wounds of Motherhood. Emily is a Resident Coach at Metanoia Catholic and she helps Catholic women encounter their baby loss through a different lens.
Emily shares a bit of her story of unique motherhood and her first experiences of miscarriage. She is hosting a virtual retreat for bereaved mothers this Saturday, May 13, called Encounter. I encourage you to view the details here, register and share it with those who could benefit.
Conn...
2023-05-1157 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness6 | Time of WondermentEpisode 6 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast discusses the last phase of our cycle, the luteal phase, or as Mama Jane calls it - the wonderment phase. There can be many thoughts associated with this phase, especially when trying to conceive, as you will hear when Mama Jane shares a trying time in her life.
The spiritual tool we will focus on during the luteal phase is Adoration. We go into what it is and the many different ways you can experience and spend time in adoration. Jesus desires each of us to have a pe...
2023-05-0424 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness6 | Time of WondermentEpisode 6 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast discusses the last phase of our cycle, the luteal phase, or as Mama Jane calls it - the wonderment phase. There can be many thoughts associated with this phase, especially when trying to conceive, as you will hear when Mama Jane shares a trying time in her life.
The spiritual tool we will focus on during the luteal phase is Adoration. We go into what it is and the many different ways you can experience and spend time in adoration. Jesus desires each of us to have a pe...
2023-05-0424 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness4 | The Beauty of BoringIn episode 4 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast, we go into detail about the Basic Infertile Pattern or BIP phase of the cycle. I talk about how this phase can be boring to some, similar to praying the rosary. I share my experience of learning to pray the rosary, to then leading it with friends and family.
If you have young kids, you’ll want to listen in for a great tip that may help your kids pay attention during the homily at mass. I also share stories to encourage you with your mindset on this...
2023-04-2023 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness4 | The Beauty of BoringIn episode 4 of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast, we go into detail about the Basic Infertile Pattern or BIP phase of the cycle. I talk about how this phase can be boring to some, similar to praying the rosary. I share my experience of learning to pray the rosary, to then leading it with friends and family.
If you have young kids, you’ll want to listen in for a great tip that may help your kids pay attention during the homily at mass. I also share stories to encourage you with your mindset on this...
2023-04-2023 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness2 | How to Begin Listening to Your Body’s SignsWhat signs is your body giving you to know what phase you are in? How do you start tracking those signs? In this episode, Mama Jane explains it all!
We dive into the details of charting observations in your cycle, the similarities to Ignatian spirituality, and how we can grow in holiness through charting. Learn the BAKER method from Father Michael Gaitley’s “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” on praying the Examen.
Thank you for listening! I am happy to support you on your journey to holiness through charting. Connect with me on Ins...
2023-04-1323 minCycles and Sanctity Podcast | Understand your Cycle and NFP, Grow in Holiness2 | How to Begin Listening to Your Body’s SignsWhat signs is your body giving you to know what phase you are in? How do you start tracking those signs? In this episode, Mama Jane explains it all!
We dive into the details of charting observations in your cycle, the similarities to Ignatian spirituality, and how we can grow in holiness through charting. Learn the BAKER method from Father Michael Gaitley’s “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” on praying the Examen.
Thank you for listening! I am happy to support you on your journey to holiness through charting. Connect with me on Ins...
2023-04-1323 min