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NICU Babies Parent SupportS9 E120: Season 9: Finding Your New Normal ft. Kathryn WhitakerHow many times has someone asked you, “Are things back to normal yet?” following your NICU stay? We know how frustrating that question, and the answers, can be. In season 9, it’s all about finding your new normal. Our guests include parents of quads, adoptive NICU parents, a pediatric ER doctor, parents navigating life-altering medical diagnoses (for them and their babies) and a pediatric ophthalmologist. Their stories are varied and we hope that something they’ve learned will resonate with you and help you find, and own, your new life post-NICU. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whit...2025-01-2910 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS9 E120: Season 9: Finding Your New Normal ft. Kathryn WhitakerHow many times has someone asked you, “Are things back to normal yet?” following your NICU stay? We know how frustrating that question, and the answers, can be. In season 9, it’s all about finding your new normal. Our guests include parents of quads, adoptive NICU parents, a pediatric ER doctor, parents navigating life-altering medical diagnoses (for them and their babies) and a pediatric ophthalmologist. Their stories are varied and we hope that something they’ve learned will resonate with you and help you find, and own, your new life post-NICU. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whit...2025-01-2910 min
Forte Catholic405: Story Time w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor has stories of his birthday week & one of the craziest week's of ministry he's had in a long time! Kathryn has stories of Aggie Football & a project she did for her kid's homecoming and one final surprise you'll want to wait to hear until the end of the episode.
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Hear and Now PodcastFaith, Family, & Football: A Texas-Sized Chat w/ Kathryn WhitakerSend us a textIt's the 156th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kathryn Whitaker, a sixth-generation Texan, author, and mom, to talk about faith, family, and the joys and challenges of caregiving. Kathryn shares her journey as a NICU mom, her conversion to Catholicism, and how she finds strength in faith to navigate life’s layers of resilience. From Texas homecoming mums and football traditions to her favorite saints and upcoming pilgrimage, Kathryn's stories bring warmth, humor, and inspiration on how to live with purpose and em...2024-10-311h 04
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Wife Wanting a Marriage That Lasts a Lifetime // Kathryn WhitakerIn this third episode of the Letters to Wives season, my guest is Kathryn Whitaker. She’s been married to her husband, Scott, for almost thirty years. We’re talking about the advice she wishes she would go back and give herself, how hard seasons have impacted her marriage, and what she’s looking forward to in her marriage as her kids all grow up and leave the house.
She’s also giving her advice on how to disagree with your spouse in a way that still honors them and your marriage, as well as when and how to re...2024-10-1533 min
Forte Catholic401: Change w/ Kathryn WhitakerKathryn has some exciting new & Taylor isn't a fan of all the change going on in his life. They talk through some of the funny (and not so funny) things going on and how to handle constant change.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportS8 E112: Season 8 Opener ft. Kathryn WhitakerNeed some hope? Season 8 delivers. Whether you’re needing hope because your grandchild is in the NICU, you’ve suffered a loss, a difficult medical diagnosis, learning challenges or sibling discord - this season has something for you. Set fear aside and open wide the door to hope. We’re ending our year with a powerful set of inspirational voices. Hope lives here! 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles...2024-09-1111 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS8 E112: Season 8 Opener ft. Kathryn WhitakerNeed some hope? Season 8 delivers. Whether you’re needing hope because your grandchild is in the NICU, you’ve suffered a loss, a difficult medical diagnosis, learning challenges or sibling discord - this season has something for you. Set fear aside and open wide the door to hope. We’re ending our year with a powerful set of inspirational voices. Hope lives here! 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles...2024-09-1111 min
Forte Catholic397: Kathryn Whitaker: Parenting GuruTaylor is in a new stage of parenting with a JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT and kids at two different campuses for the first time. We know a few of you have been through this and...HOW DO YOU DO IT!?!?!
Kathryn shares some tips, tricks, encouragement and tough love with Taylor on the things that have worked best for her, especially in new seasons of parenting.
To close out the show, Taylor shares one of the biggest things that Catholics LOVE that is actually currently annoying him.
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Forte Catholic392: Aggie Baseball, Loyalty & Leadership w/ Kathryn WhitakerKATHRYN WHITAKER CALLED FOR AN EMERGENCY EPISODE! The Texas A&M Aggie Baseball team has had QUITE the saga over the past few weeks and she has THOUGHTS! It's a story of triumph, failure, loyalty, dishonor, anger and so much more! We hope you enjoy our conversation on this hot stove issue of the summer (with fancy connections to Church issues as a bonus.)
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Forte Catholic390: 50th Birthday, The King & Redemption w/ Kathryn WhitakerKathryn celebrates her 50th birthday this week & has a cool announcement about a new project and shares what it was like being a part of the largest concert in US History, seeing George Strait perform at Texas A&M to 110k people.
Taylor shares the deepest spiritual insight he's received in a year that came from a surprising source. We hope it impacts you as much as it has him.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportS7 E104: Season 7, Tending the Heart, Body & Home ft. Kathryn WhitakerIn season 7 - tending the heart, body and home - we tackle making your home work for you, digital medical journaling, loss and bereavement, helping kids understand grief, stillbirth, managing the NICU rollercoaster and finding good boundaries on social media. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Bright Colors Of...2024-06-0509 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS7 E104: Season 7, Tending the Heart, Body & Home ft. Kathryn WhitakerIn season 7 - tending the heart, body and home - we tackle making your home work for you, digital medical journaling, loss and bereavement, helping kids understand grief, stillbirth, managing the NICU rollercoaster and finding good boundaries on social media. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Bright Colors Of...2024-06-0509 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E102: Postpartum Exercise & Nutrition ft. Shalini BlubaughFeeling overwhelmed and confused by caring for your body through nutrition and exercise? Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach Shalini Blubaugh will share common myths about both, overcoming obstacles and how to integrate realistic habits into your daily life to make your own health a priority so you can better care for your NICU baby. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Shalini Blubaugh: Instagram | Facebook | Threads | Website 📺Socials 📺 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Music: Thriving T...2024-05-1539 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E101: Rehabilitating Your Pelvic Floor After Birth ft. Dr. Rebecca MaidanskyHave you ever been told that suffering from pelvic floor leakage, pain or fear is all just “part of parenthood?” Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rebecca Maidansky shares how to avoid doing the wrong thing by doing the right one. She will share how to manage your pelvic health with information, exercise and questions to ask your provider so you can take control of your body. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Rebecca Maidansky: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website 📺Socials 📺2024-05-0134 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E101: Rehabilitating Your Pelvic Floor After Birth ft. Dr. Rebecca MaidanskyHave you ever been told that suffering from pelvic floor leakage, pain or fear is all just “part of parenthood?” Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rebecca Maidansky shares how to avoid doing the wrong thing by doing the right one. She will share how to manage your pelvic health with information, exercise and questions to ask your provider so you can take control of your body. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Rebecca Maidansky: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website 📺Socials 📺2024-05-0134 min
Forte Catholic385: Softball, Germany & Mentorship w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor shares his epic fails over the last couple of weeks & how softball and his spiritual life are showing some similarities.
Kathryn discusses her upcoming pilgrimage to Germany & Austria while Taylor questions what could possibly be Catholic about everyone's FAVORITE country. She actually knocks the question out of the park and makes him look quite dumb!
Finally, they share the importance of the mentors they have both had in their lives and what that shows us about the importance of having and being mentors.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E100: Setting Healthy Boundaries ft. Scott & Kathryn WhitakerYou’re living your hardest days in the NICU, so you turn to social media for support, encouragement, solidarity and community. Can you share too much? When does your story become their story? Veteran NICU parents and active social media users Scott & Kathryn Whitaker share some tips for sharing your NICU baby’s journey on social media, setting healthy boundaries and inviting people into your suffering. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Scott Whitaker: Instagram | Twitter 📺Socials 📺 Inst...2024-04-1732 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E100: Setting Healthy Boundaries ft. Scott & Kathryn WhitakerYou’re living your hardest days in the NICU, so you turn to social media for support, encouragement, solidarity and community. Can you share too much? When does your story become their story? Veteran NICU parents and active social media users Scott & Kathryn Whitaker share some tips for sharing your NICU baby’s journey on social media, setting healthy boundaries and inviting people into your suffering. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Scott Whitaker: Instagram | Twitter 📺Socials 📺 Inst...2024-04-1732 min
NICU Heroes PodcastS5 E30: All the Time You Need: Helping Grieving Patients ft. J.S. ParkGuest: JS Park Chaplain & Author In this episode: Explain how a hospital chaplain's role differs from a pastor or worship leader. List three ways a patient may react to grief or difficult news from a medical professional. Name three things a NICU professional can do to make a family feel seen on a difficult day. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit i...2024-04-151h 03
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E99: This One's For the NICU Dads ft. Will HayTo every dad who has endured a NICU stay with his son or daughter, we see you. NICU dad Will Hay shares his hardest day, the thing that gave him hope and how he took his fear and turned it into a beautiful resource for other parents. Dads, this one’s for you. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Will Hay: Instagram 🔗Links to resources: Book, The Littlest Penguin: A NICU Story 📺Socials 📺2024-04-0333 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E99: This One's For the NICU Dads ft. Will HayTo every dad who has endured a NICU stay with his son or daughter, we see you. NICU dad Will Hay shares his hardest day, the thing that gave him hope and how he took his fear and turned it into a beautiful resource for other parents. Dads, this one’s for you. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Will Hay: Instagram 🔗Links to resources: Book, The Littlest Penguin: A NICU Story 📺Socials 📺2024-04-0333 min
Forte Catholic381: Holy Week & Why We're Catholic w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor & Kathryn sit down to kick off Holy Week and share their favorite (and least favorite) parts of this special week! They rank the liturgies of the Triduum, explain why they enjoy each one & share what's on their hearts and minds as they head into this week.
They also discuss the very different reasons they both became Catholic but then the oddly similar reasons that they remain Catholic.
We hope you have a blessed Holy Week! We're praying for you. Please pray for us.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E98: Should I Pay That Medical Bill? ft. Marshall AllenNever pay the first bill, at least that’s what podcast guest and medical investigative journalist Marshall Allen advises. At some point, every NICU family has to deal with an insurance company, government agency, medical billing office or all three. Learn how to speak a language that billing offices understand, advocate for your rights and save yourself money, headaches and long hours on hold with medical stakeholders. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Marshall Allen: Twitter | LinkedIn | Website | Substack 🔗Links to...2024-03-2640 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E98: Should I Pay That Medical Bill? ft. Marshall AllenNever pay the first bill, at least that’s what podcast guest and medical investigative journalist Marshall Allen advises. At some point, every NICU family has to deal with an insurance company, government agency, medical billing office or all three. Learn how to speak a language that billing offices understand, advocate for your rights and save yourself money, headaches and long hours on hold with medical stakeholders. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Marshall Allen: Twitter | LinkedIn | Website | Substack 🔗Links to...2024-03-2640 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E97: The 411 About Medical Billing & Insurance ft. Kelley ColemanPaying the medical bills and determining insurance coverage can almost be as stressful as caring for your NICU baby (and sometimes more so). Kelley Coleman - author, disability advocate and mom of a medically complex child - shares questions to ask, provides an overview of programs and shares advice from both her lived experience, as well as insurance and medical billing experts. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Kelley Coleman: Instagram | Facebook | Website 🔗 Links to resources: Book, Everyt...2024-03-2049 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E97: The 411 About Medical Billing & Insurance ft. Kelley ColemanPaying the medical bills and determining insurance coverage can almost be as stressful as caring for your NICU baby (and sometimes more so). Kelley Coleman - author, disability advocate and mom of a medically complex child - shares questions to ask, provides an overview of programs and shares advice from both her lived experience, as well as insurance and medical billing experts. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Kelley Coleman: Instagram | Facebook | Website 🔗 Links to resources: Book, Everyt...2024-03-2049 minNICU Heroes PodcastS5 E29: Perinatal Mental Health: How to Start the Conversation ft. Dr. Stephanie WaggelGuest: Dr. Stephanie Waggel Perinatal Psychiatrist In this episode: List two things that make a patient susceptible to PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Describe two treatment options for PMADS. Explain what makes the drug, Zuranolone, so effective for treating postpartum depression. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your d...2024-03-181h 04
Forte CatholicKathryn Whitaker's First Guest Appearances | Forte FlashbackWe're doing a Forte Flashback this week, highlighting our cohost Kathryn Whitaker's first two appearances on the podcast as a guest. These conversations were the seeds planted that eventually led to her joining us on a monthly basis.
Today's show kicks off with her first appearance is person on Ep 256. We were recording in Liv Harrison's house so the three of us shared some things that are anchors or foundations for them as people that keep us strong during even the toughest of times.
Then we go alllll the way back to Ep 153. This was...2024-03-0648 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E96: Advocating for Paid Parental Leave ft. Sherenne SimonDoes your employer offer paid parental leave or are you struggling to find a game plan for how to care for your baby after NICU discharge while tending to your job responsibilities? Sherenne Simon, social impact expert, shares how she influenced major policy change in her workplace to accommodate NICU parents. Her book, Own Your Influence: An Unconventional Journey to Making an Impact at Work, hits shelves in November and can show you how to capitalize on your own power of influence to enact positive change. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebo...2024-03-0635 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E96: Advocating for Paid Parental Leave ft. Sherenne SimonDoes your employer offer paid parental leave or are you struggling to find a game plan for how to care for your baby after NICU discharge while tending to your job responsibilities? Sherenne Simon, social impact expert, shares how she influenced major policy change in her workplace to accommodate NICU parents. Her book, Own Your Influence: An Unconventional Journey to Making an Impact at Work, hits shelves in November and can show you how to capitalize on your own power of influence to enact positive change. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebo...2024-03-0635 min
Forte Catholic378: Lent, Blackjack & Gen Z Bible w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor & Kathryn do a Lenten check-in, discuss their differing views on the Gen Z Bible trend on social media & Taylor shares about how his best night ever at a blackjack table relates to Heaven, Hell & our spiritual lives.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E95: Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, One Mom’s Story ft. Britt MorenoSometimes we are called to share our stories, in a big way. Emmy-award winning journalist Britt Moreno experienced postpartum complications following the birth of her second child. Instead of quietly working through them, she chose to use her platform as an NBC affiliate news anchor to amplify the crisis of postpartum depression and anxiety in the hopes of helping other women through her interviews and in-depth investigations. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Britt Moreno: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter/X 🔗 L...2024-02-2134 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E95: Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, One Mom’s Story ft. Britt MorenoSometimes we are called to share our stories, in a big way. Emmy-award winning journalist Britt Moreno experienced postpartum complications following the birth of her second child. Instead of quietly working through them, she chose to use her platform as an NBC affiliate news anchor to amplify the crisis of postpartum depression and anxiety in the hopes of helping other women through her interviews and in-depth investigations. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Britt Moreno: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter/X 🔗 L...2024-02-2134 minNICU Heroes PodcastS5 E28: Understanding the Pediatric Heart ft. Dr. Daniel PennyGuest: Dr. Daniel Penny Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine Co-Director, Texas Children’s Heart Center Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine In this episode: List at least one reason why neonates are more susceptible to congenital heart defects. Name two advancements in pediatric cardiac care in the last decade. Explain the most common symptoms of two of the three heart conditions: PDA, VSD or HLHS. This episode is...2024-02-2159 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E94: Do I Have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety? ft. Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsAre you worried you might be suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Whether it’s been days, weeks or months since the birth of your baby, board-certified OB/Gyn Dr. Nicole Rankins shares what PPD and PPA are, common symptoms, treatment options and where to seek help. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins: Instagram | Facebook | Website | Podcast 🔗 Links to resources: Postpartum Support International Reprotox LactMed 📺Socials 📺...2024-02-0738 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E94: Do I Have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety? ft. Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsAre you worried you might be suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Whether it’s been days, weeks or months since the birth of your baby, board-certified OB/Gyn Dr. Nicole Rankins shares what PPD and PPA are, common symptoms, treatment options and where to seek help. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: Instagram | Facebook | Website 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins: Instagram | Facebook | Website | Podcast 🔗 Links to resources: Postpartum Support International Reprotox LactMed 📺Socials 📺...2024-02-0738 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E93: Season 6, Life after a NICU admission ft. Kathryn WhitakerYou’ve been admitted to the NICU or you’re in the thick of raising a NICU baby and you look around and might wonder how this is your life and what’s next - for your baby, your family and your life. THIS is the season that will serve you during your NICU admission and long after your discharge. In season 6 - life after a NICU admission - we tackle postpartum depression and anxiety, paid parental leave, medical billing/insurance, a dad's perspective, pelvic floor physical therapy, sex and intimacy, exercise/nutrition and sharing your story on social media...2024-01-3108 minNICU Babies Parent SupportS6 E93: Season 6, Life after a NICU admission ft. Kathryn WhitakerYou’ve been admitted to the NICU or you’re in the thick of raising a NICU baby and you look around and might wonder how this is your life and what’s next - for your baby, your family and your life. THIS is the season that will serve you during your NICU admission and long after your discharge. In season 6 - life after a NICU admission - we tackle postpartum depression and anxiety, paid parental leave, medical billing/insurance, a dad's perspective, pelvic floor physical therapy, sex and intimacy, exercise/nutrition and sharing your story on social media...2024-01-3108 min
Forte Catholic374: Providence, Jason Kelce & the Purge w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor was recently leading worship for a retreat and ended up actually leading worship for two retreats simultaneously! Can he now bilocate? MAYBE! He shares the wild story of how this happened with Kathryn and you!
Next, our hosts talk about their shared love for Jason Kelce. They discuss how his innate confidence in who he is is so inspiring.
To close the show, Kathryn shares about her yearly PURGE of her house and it's implications on her family life, stress levels & it's connections to our spiritual lives.
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Forte Catholic369: The Christmas Episode! w/ Aaron WeberMerry Christmas from all of us to all of you! The gang is all hear with our yearly guest, comedian Aaron Weber.
All three cohosts join in the celebrations! Taylor is first joined by Allison Sullivan to share their favorite & least favorite parts about the Christmas season.
Then, Fr. Anthony & Aaron Weber join in for the second segment. Having Aaron as our Christmas guest is a yearly tradition since 2018! This year, we discuss holiday traditions, Aaron's Comedy Central special this year, & Father Anthony's pastoral heart. Check out more from Aaron at https://aaronwebercomedy.com/
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Forte Catholic368: Paths to Holiness, Phone Upgrades & College Football w/ Kathryn WhitakerKathryn Whitaker cohosts our final episode of Advent. She & Taylor talk about how there are multiple pathways to holiness within Catholicism. This has been accepted for generations (i.e. different religious orders) but these days people find what works for them and want to impose it on everyone else.
Taylor shares one of his strangest quirks and discusses how iPhone upgrades mirror his spiritual life. How do we deal with spiritual growth?
To close the show, Kathryn has some hot takes on the College Football Playoff committee's decision & Texas A&M's historic firing of Jimbo...2023-12-201h 20
Forte Catholic364: Thanksgiving & Mind Ya Business w/ Kathryn WhitakerHappy Thanksgiving from our crew to yours! We hope this episode gives you some laughs while you're avoiding your in-laws ;)
There has been some negativity floating around the past few weeks so we decided to combat it with some thanksgiving! Of course it was perfect timing with the holiday this week, but Taylor was also reminded that it is hard to be negative and thankful at the same time so recalling what we are grateful for is a great remedy. He & Kathryn share the things in their personal lives, families, church, work and more that they are...2023-11-221h 31
NICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 92: Season Finale for 2023!2023 was filled with a plethora of amazing guests and topics. So many exciting things are in store for the podcast in 2024! In this episode, I share: Highlight some of our guests and topics. How listeners can share their feedback on next year’s seasons, by sending us a DM on social media or emailing us at podcast@handtohold.org Take a quick 30-seconds and review, rate and subscribe to our podcasts. It’s how more people find us. Kathryn Whitaker is the author of Live Big, Love Bigge...2023-11-0811 minNICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 92: Season Finale for 2023!2023 was filled with a plethora of amazing guests and topics. So many exciting things are in store for the podcast in 2024! In this episode, I share: Highlight some of our guests and topics. How listeners can share their feedback on next year’s seasons, by sending us a DM on social media or emailing us at podcast@handtohold.org Take a quick 30-seconds and review, rate and subscribe to our podcasts. It’s how more people find us. Kathryn Whitaker is the author of Live Big, Love Bigge...2023-11-0811 min
Forte Catholic360: Am I a Jerk? w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor was put in a couple scenarios that we so awkward and we wasn't sure if he was the jerk or if it was the people who put him in those situations. So he turns to Kathryn for wisdom and guidance after sharing the stories.
They also discuss how Taylor is currently in a never-ending Mass, Taylor calls Kathryn out on one of her beloved Aggie traditions & they work through some feedback they received from a priest who listens to the show. Kathryn closes the show by sharing about the importance of being good stewards of the...2023-10-251h 14
Forte Catholic356: Change & Battling Shame w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor & his kids were on their own this last weekend and it was a glimpse into how much things have changed over the years. We often don't notice gradual change until something special happens(like a rare weekend where Taylor's wife gets a break). Kathryn also shares how she has been in a season of change and the importance of continual change in the spiritual life.
Next, Taylor shares a story about how he saw a grown man shaming some teenagers and it enraged him. He & Kathryn talk about battling shame and how it has no proper...2023-09-271h 00
NICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 85: Just Landed in the NICU? Start Here. ft Kathryn WhitakerDid your baby just get admitted to the NICU? Feeling overwhelmed? Scared? Frustrated? Tired? Kathryn Whitaker, mom of six (including her own NICU baby), shares the things she wishes someone had told her upon admission. If you want to be seen in your NICU experience, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kathryn shares: A letter to NICU moms How to advocate for your baby Finding resources for your mental health How to accept help and what to ask for Kathryn Whitaker is...2023-09-1829 minNICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 85: Just Landed in the NICU? Start Here. ft Kathryn WhitakerDid your baby just get admitted to the NICU? Feeling overwhelmed? Scared? Frustrated? Tired? Kathryn Whitaker, mom of six (including her own NICU baby), shares the things she wishes someone had told her upon admission. If you want to be seen in your NICU experience, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kathryn shares: A letter to NICU moms How to advocate for your baby Finding resources for your mental health How to accept help and what to ask for Kathryn Whitaker is...2023-09-1829 min
Forte Catholic352: Johnny Football, Tribalism, Consequences & Forgiveness w/ Kathryn WhitakerThe Johnny Manziel documentary just came out. Kathryn is a fan of Johnny. Taylor can't stand him! They discuss a plethora of topics surrounding this Texas A&M College Football star, his rise, fall & how we are left to sort through the wreckage.
While Johnny is the impetus for our conversation, we discuss topics from a Catholic point of view like tribalism, sports, consequences for our actions, forgiveness & how all of those things together make life a bit more complicated than we might like.
This is a rare ONE SEGMENT episode because there was just...2023-08-3055 min
Forte Catholic348: Childhood, Slumps & Alphabet Game w/ Kathryn WhitakerTaylor kicks off the show by asking Kathryn about her history with sports. They discuss how to break a slump in sports and what that teaches us about breaking slumps in our faith. Kathryn also gives the best sports team name of all time!
Next, they play the faith based version of the alphabet game. They attempt to have discussions about faith topics with every alternating sentences that have to start with the next letter in the alphabet. It's silly and leads to some outrageous statements.
Finally, Taylor realizes that he doesn't know much about...2023-08-021h 09
Forte Catholic345: Bingeing & Parenting College Kids w/ Kathryn WhitakerIn this episode, we learn that regular Kathryn, lake Kathryn & summer Kathryn are VERY different people. She & Taylor discuss attempting to slow down during the summer months, bingeing on every aspect of life in an attempt to find some semblance of balance & share their very different workout routines (who's surprised?)
Kathryn shares about getting ready to send 3 kids off to college this Fall, the difference between setting up boys & girls dorms & her outlook on parenting kids through college.
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NICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 72: Mental Health: Why We Said Yes to Marriage Counseling (pt 3) ft. Scott & Kathryn WhitakerA NICU stay, and subsequent surgeries, can put extreme strain on a relationship. Scott and Kathryn Whitaker share why they sought out help from a licensed marriage counselor, their barriers to get there and how it changed their relationship. In this episode, we chat about: What led them to the counseling door? What were some of their reservations about going to counseling? Strategies learned in counseling that benefited their marriage? How did they overcome the stigma of needing help? What's your best advice for a c...2023-06-2138 minNICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 72: Mental Health: Why We Said Yes to Marriage Counseling (pt 3) ft. Scott & Kathryn WhitakerA NICU stay, and subsequent surgeries, can put extreme strain on a relationship. Scott and Kathryn Whitaker share why they sought out help from a licensed marriage counselor, their barriers to get there and how it changed their relationship. In this episode, we chat about: What led them to the counseling door? What were some of their reservations about going to counseling? Strategies learned in counseling that benefited their marriage? How did they overcome the stigma of needing help? What's your best advice for a c...2023-06-2138 min
Forte Catholic341: Vacation, Graduation & Marriage Prep w/ Kathryn WhitakerWe're back! After taking the week off for family vacation, Taylor is back with Kathryn Whitaker. She just had multiple graduations in her family so she shares about the excitement and emotions of the past few weeks. Taylor relays how his family vacation went and how it reminded him of the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with what matters.
To close the show, Taylor & Kathryn both share about their experiences of being mentor couples for engaged couples. Taylor & his wife are currently working with their second couple while Kathryn & her husband have worked with TEN! They...2023-06-071h 15
Like A Mother with Katie McGradyHonoring the Big Moments with Kathryn WhitakerLife moves fast, and kids' lives seem to move even faster. Moms are often the cruise director, party planner, event coordinator, and spreadsheet manager all at once. Kathryn Whitaker shares how to both manage and honor the big moments, creating life long memories that establish the very fabric of a family. https://kathrynwhitaker.net/ This episode sponsored by 52 Sundays, 52sundays.comAn OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.2023-06-0555 min