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Lulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints14. Meet: Saint SebastianIf you are looking for one of the most brave and awesome saints in history, look no further. Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and soldiers, and once you listen to this episode, you'll understand why. Thank you so much for listening, and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-01-1006 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints13. Meet: Saint Gianna MollaSaint Gianna is an amazing example for women and mothers everywhere. Especially in the midst of this battle in the pro-life movement, she is the saint to turn to! Thank you so much for listening, and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-12-2007 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints12. Meet: Saint NicholasYou guys know all about Santa Claus, I am sure, but how much do you know about the man behind the long white beard? Today Lulu takes you to meet the real Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas of Myra. Thank you guys for listening & as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-12-0608 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints11. Meet: Saint Gerard MajellaSaint Gerard Majella is a saint for mothers and unborn babies. For pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, Lulu takes you to meet her good friend from Italy, who is the perfect saint to pray to for all things motherhood. Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @Lulu_meets_the_saints and to like, share and review the podcast! Thanks for listening, and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-10-1807 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints10. Meet: Saint Francis of AssisiMany of us know and love the name of this familiar saint, and probably even pray for his intercession for our pets! But how much do you really know about Francis' early life? Today Lulu takes you back to Italy to meet Giovanni Pietro -- the man you all know as Saint Francis of Assisi.Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram, @Lulu_meets_the_saints and to leave a review and share with a friend! Thank you for listening and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...2021-10-0408 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints9. Meet: Saint Bernadette SoubirousHave you ever heard about the special water from Lourdes, France? Well, today Lulu takes you to meet the saint who dug in the ground at the very grotto. Saint Bernadette Soubirous is an amazing example, showing us that Jesus can make any one of us into an amazing holy saint, if we only trust in him. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Share it with your friends and connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints :)And as always, we love you Lulu!--- This e...2021-08-0208 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints8. Meet: Saint Pope John Paul IILulu takes you to meet a fan-favorite saint today, and a man responsible for canonizing many of the saints we meet in this podcast! Saint Pope John Paul II is a beloved and familiar saint to many of us, but you might not know about his life before becoming pope! Thank you so much for listening, and don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints and to rate and review the podcast and of course -- share it with your friends. As always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa...2021-07-1908 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints7. Meet: Saint Maria GorettiJoin Lulu as she journeys back to Italy to meet the youngest saint ever canonized! Saint Maria Goretti is a very popular and well-loved saint. Her story is tragic, beautiful and inspiring, but parents be aware that her story is filled with traumatic themes you might not be ready to tell your youngest children about. However, we think her story is important for young people to hear, and will ignite their courage, bravery, and ability to forgive. Thank you so much for listening, and don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints.As...2021-07-0507 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the SaintsBirthday Bonus Episode: Lu The Blue GuardianToday's episode is a break from our regularly scheduled programming about saints. It's a special birthday bonus epsiode, in honor of Lulu's birthday on Saturday. She would have been seven. This is a story I wrote the year after her heavenly birthday, for her family and especially her sisters to help them grasp what it means to have Lulu in Heaven. Thanks for listening!As always, we love you Lulu! Happy Birthday.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-06-2714 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints6. Meet: Saint Augustine of HippoToday, Lulu takes you to meet the original bad boy of the first century. The man who totally turned his life around and became one of the most influential figures in the Catholic faith! Saint Augustine's story is one of amazing redemption, and we know you are going to love it! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes and connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints. Thanks for listening and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2021-06-2107 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints5. Meet: Saint Josephine BakhitaOn today's episode, Lulu introduces you to a woman who knew deep pain and suffering and yet was also known as one of the most joyful sisters at her convent. Find out how Saint Josephine Margaret Fortunate Bakhita turned tragedy into triumph and became a saint. She is a saint you are sure to love! Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints and to rate and review us on iTunes! Thanks for listening, and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2021-06-0708 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints4. Meet: Saint Joan of ArcOn today's episode, Lulu is taking you along to meet one of the bravest and coolest saints around! Saint Joan of Arc. You may think you know her already, but do you know what her favorite candy was? Well, Lulu has all the answers, and we know you are going to love getting to know Joan better. Thank you for listening, and as always, we love you Lulu!Connect with us on Instagram @lulu_meets_the_saints and be sure to rate and review the podcast!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...2021-05-1708 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints3. Meet: Blessed Pier Giorgio FrassatiGet ready to meet your new favorite saint who isn't quite a saint yet! Blessed Pier Giorgio is an athlete, he is a philanthropist, he is humble, he is FUNNY, he is everything! On today's episode, Lulu takes you to meet her good friend Pier Giorgio and by the end of his story, he is going to be your good friend too. We think you are going to love him. And as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-05-0306 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints2. Meet: The Martin's (St. Therese of Lisieux & co.)You have probably heard of St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as The Little Flower, but did you also know her parents are both Saints? On today's episode, Lulu takes you back to France in the 1800 to meet Saints Zelie and Louis Martin, the parent of Therese as well as Therese herself! Prepare to be surprised, because there are certainly some things you didn't know about one of your favorite saints. Thanks for listening & we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-04-1906 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints, But First, Meet Lulu!Before we start this podcasting journey, I want to introduce you to the girl who inspired the whole thing: Lulana (Lulu) Joy, my angel niece in heaven. I'll tell you a little bit about her and then let her introduce herself! Thanks for coming along with us. We think you are going to love it. And as always, we love you Lulu!2021-04-0512 minLulu Meets the SaintsLulu Meets the Saints1. Meet: Saint Maximillian KolbeToday, Lulu takes you to meet her friend Saint Maximillian Kolbe, best known for his martyrdom at the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz. Saint Maximillian has a pretty amazing story, and Lulu can't wait for you to hear it! We think you are going to love it, and as always, we love you Lulu!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-04-0505 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowereverything I learned from my social media breakI deleted my social media for TWO whole months. something that felt nearly impossible when I started. here is everything I learned during & since my break & how it’s changed the way I use social! take a listen & tell me what you think on instagram (lol I’m back) @micali_depinto or leave a (kind;) review on itunes! happy listening 😊2020-12-0300 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerpost partum depression & a social media hiatussweet pea aka peyton marie is almost 2 months old already! so here is a behind the scenes look at the post partum period, my decision to get back on antidepressants & off of social media. I will be back in instagram at some point, so feel free to connect with me there! & as always — happy listening :)2020-10-1900 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a WildflowerJelly Bean’s (aka Peyton Marie) birth storyI finally had baby number two and guess what!? she’s a girl! I have my sisters and I am so excited :) here is the birth story of my Sweet Pea which is a 180 degree turn from her older sister! happy listening 🤗2020-10-0220 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowera catch-all catch-up episode of all the things (pregnancy weight gain, eczema, potty training)it’s been a HOT MINUTE since I’ve recorded a podcast — sorry guys — but I’m back! since it’s been so long, this episode touches on a little bit of everything so we can all be back on the same page before this new baby makes an appearance. please connect with me on instagram if anything I say in here inspires you to strike up a conversation! it’s @mic_depinto — always love to hear from you! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-1048 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerlove in the time of quarantinewe have been cooped up with our families for over 70 days now people, and things look different for everyone! this lil podcast talks about how quarantine has affected my marriage, family & general outlook on life. happy listening! 😊 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-05-2427 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerpregnancy weight gain (so far) + quarantine workouts with a toddler10 weeks into this quarantine & things are gettin weird. here’s a little update about our life & my pregnancy with a jelly bean! I stepped on the scale for the first time in 10 weeks & almost had a heart attack (silly I know) but here is how I have come to terms with it all! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-05-1326 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerquarantinining with chronic depressionguys COVID-19 & the ensuing quarantine has thrown us all a curveball. I think we are feeling a little strange these days, so I wanted to give you my honest thoughts on what it’s like to be in quarantine with chronic depression. please reach out to me on instagram @micali_depinto if you are feeling any of the same things! also the show you should binge watch next: Jack Ryan on Prime. you’re welcome. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-2217 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a WildflowerBachelor thoughts: Madi’s virginity + Barb’s insanityPeter’s season of the bachelor is OVER & it actually did come with a huge amount of drama. it left me work some thoughts & feelings & I wanted to share my point of view on a few of the topics as someone who wore a purity ring til marriage. let me know what you think on instagram! @micali_depinto. happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-1254 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerpotty training at 16 months + pregnancy BOPOwe have been on the potty training journey the last 10 (11?) days and this is how it’s been going. Charlie was 16 months old when we started, turned 17 months 4 days ago & it has been an ADVENTURE. listen in to find out just what kind of adventure I’m talking about. also a little bit of pregnancy BOPO struggles here, as I’m 15 weeks along & full of emotions. don’t forget to connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-02-2433 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerhow an unplanned pregnancy saved my marriagethis episode goes personal — and this time it’s personal for me AND Matt. I wanted to share this because I hope it can help someone else, in their parenthood or marriage or maybe just let you know you’re not struggling alone! so anyway, happy listening 😊 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-02-1019 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowermy dream for my daughter is to fulfill her God-given purpose. could that be as a SAHM?we all hope for our children to live beautiful lives of fulfillment. I want her to be inspired by strong female characters in books or movies & grow up to be independent, confident & kind. so when I think about what I wish for my daughter’s future, could I wish that she become “just” a mom? listen in to find out. don’t forget to connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & to please rate, review & subscribe to the podcast! happy listening 🤗2020-02-0424 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerto the first time pregnant mamaI know, I know, everyone and their brother has advice for you when you’re pregnant, especially for the first time — so don’t think of this as advice. think of it as one mama to another, telling you what I would have told me if I went back in time! as always, send feedback or questions to my instagram @micali_depinto & don’t forget to rate & subscribe! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-01-2727 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerwelcome to the womb Jelly Bean!hi all! today’s episode is a quick little update about our newest little bundle-to-be — Jelly Bean. how we found out, how I told Matt, how we shared it with the world & how this pregnancy is already different than Charlie’s. enjoy & happy listening! :)2020-01-2016 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe pregnancy episode with THREE special gueststoday’s episode I got to sit down with my mom and two of my sisters to talk about all things PREGNANCY & LABOR. we had so much fun chatting together and there is a ton of amazing wisdom & wrapped in this episode plus tons of fun. tune in again in a couple of weeks for part two about loss. if you have any questions you would like them to answer, DM me on instagram @micali_depinto. happy listening ☺️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-01-1247 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowermy unannounced break between seasons is finally announcedhi guys! I am taking a break for the holidays, in case you haven’t noticed! but I am really excited for season 2 & I hope you all join me! remember to submit your questions on instagram (@micali_depinto) so it can be exactly what you want to hear! Merry Christmas!2019-12-1902 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe FROZEN relationship advice you didn’t know you neededYes, I am talking about Frozen the Disney movie. It’s chock full of good relationship advice — don’t believe me? Listen in 🤗 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-11-2013 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildfloweryour week feel like one big toilet flush? this one is for you.this week was ugly. literal blood, sweat & plenty of tears were shed, & I really didn’t feel like getting out of bed or talking to anyone, let alone recording a podcast. but then I thought — maybe this is exactly what I should do & maybe hearing about my rough times will help one of you feel a little bit better about your toilet week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-11-0938 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerhow to maintain a social life as a momHaving a baby changed everything about your social life. EVERYTHING. It can be really hard to make & keep friendships going as a mom! here are some tips & strategies I have used to try and keep my friendships strong. (shout out to my friends tho, cuz you the real MVPs) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-10-2417 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerhow to let trauma serve you instead of destroy youLife is full of hardship. But like my friend Ed Mylett says — life happens FOR you not TO you — this is how I made the tragedy of losing my niece serve me instead of destroy me. happy listening! connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & give me all the feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-10-1617 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerabortion, Seattle & other thingsI began this podcast talking about travel & motherhood & it took itself in a direction I hadn’t planned on, but feel good about. it’s 100% raw & honest so I apologize in advance if so offend anyone. hard conversations are bound to do that, but it’s important enough to me to take the risk. if you’d like to have a CIVIL discourse with me after listening to the FULL podcast, please find me on instagram @micali_depinto. as always, happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-10-0334 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerseptember 20, 2018: the best day ever (aka charlie mae’s birth story)one year ago today, I gave birth to the sweetest, goofiest, most loveable little girl I could ever have hoped for. although she was worth every single second of my 44 hour labor — my birth story was... well... rough. listen in to find out just HOW rough --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-09-2122 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflower10 ways to work your way out of a slumpwe all have rough days, including our babies, & sometimes it can feel like there is no escape! I’ve had my fair share of hard times, & these are 10 things I do to help get my energy up & my happiness back in place. let me know which ones work for you! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-09-1735 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe case for motherhood (& it’s a good one)you guys it’s so popular to complain about being a mom, & I get it. motherhood is hard! but it’s also so beautiful & fun and I just want to give it some love. let me know what you think & connect with me on instagram! @micali_depinto. happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-09-0517 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerfive ways to break your screen addictionguys, screens are running our lives (see: Black Mirror) and I for one, decided not to be a slave to it anymore! If you want to be in control of your phone and not the other way around, give this podcast a listen! leave a comment on my latest instagram post or slid into my DMs to let me know what you think :) @micali_depinto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-2911 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerno, you can’t get your body back after pregnancy (& other lies)my baby girl is almost a year old (where had the time gone!?) & I wanted to share my postpartum journey with you. this episode talks about everything from health & fitness to learning body love. happy listening! connect with me on Instagram @micali_depinto & on my blog! raisingawildflower.blog.home I’d love your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-2113 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe scary truth about the shooting epidemic in AmericaThe lives of 31 families were shattered last Saturday. There have been 112 people killed in 32 mass shootings so far in 2019, the second worst in a ten-year history. The nation is in a state of terror, and the scariest part is that there IS no one-click fix. Listen in for my solution to this awful epidemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-1309 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a WildflowerThe one where I was mom-shamed for breastfeeding in publicIt’s world breastfeeding week & have fed my daughter in a lot of public places. Like, a lot, and this weekend was the first time I was ever shamed for doing so. Listen in on how I handled the situation (could have been better) and what conclusion I draw from the whole experience. connect with me on instagram: @micali_depinto & check out my blog! raisingawildflower.home.blog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-0611 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerantidepressants + motherhoodThe stigma surrounding mental health is slowly falling away — which is great! But the stigma around taking antidepressants is alive & well, at least from where I’m sitting. In the podcast, I talk about my thoughts on being a mama who takes pills. Take a listen & let me know if it helps you in any way! You can connect with me on Instagram @micali_depinto or on my blog - https://raisingawildflower.home.blog/ 💙 it means the world to her your feedback. If you love it - please share it with a friend ✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easies...2019-07-2910 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflower5 things I have learned about grief & how to handle itDeep loss is ugly & hard. The grief can be hard to handle if you are the one carrying it, and it can be hard to know how to help if you know someone else who is grieving. Three years ago, I lost my two-year-old niece, and while it was the single worst experience of my life, it has taught me a lot. On this podcast, I share five of those things. Thanks for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-07-2309 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowera letter to my daughterI wrote this letter to my unborn baby when I was 16 weeks pregnant. we were waiting to find out the sex, & I had originally planned on writing one for both my daughter AND son, but only this one came out because I was so sure we were having a girl! happy listening 💙 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-07-1506 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowersometimes it’s okay to be cliche 💁🏽‍♀️Everyone has dreams & we everyone’s are a little but different. People may try to tell you that your dreams aren’t good enough, but it shouldn’t matter! You are the only one who knows the true desire of your heart — follow it. No matter what. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-07-0807 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerhow I survived a panic attack about losing my daughterIf you are a parent, you know that the WORST possible thing you can imagine is the death of a child. Even if you aren’t a parent, if you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, you know how the fear of losing someone else stays with you. I had a panic attack about this a couple of nights ago, and this is he I navigated through it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-06-2709 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe lowdown on Intermittent Fastingthe new eating style I adopted 2.5 years ago that made a world of difference for my health & body composition! have more questions, comments, concerns? hit me up on instagram @micali_depinto OR on my blog www.raisingawildflower.blog.home 😊 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-06-0713 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a WildflowerThe importance of RESTThere is a huge difference between pushing through a lack of motivation& listening to your body when it’s asking you to rest. Resting from the gym is HARD for me, and it’s something I realize I need to work on! Listen in to understand why rest is important and how my struggles work eating disorders have affected my ability to take a rest day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-05-3018 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a WildflowerANY workout is better than no workoutsay you only have 20 minutes to go to the gym, so you start talking yourself out of it, right? WRONG. a 20 minutes workout is better than no workout. make time for things that make you better, even if it’s only 20 minutes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-05-2407 minRaising a WildflowerRaising a Wildflowerthe one where she starts a podcast 💁🏽‍♀️Guys I have been writing down “create a podcast” on my goals sheet for the past 3 months. I finally did it! Take a listen to get to know a little about me, a little about the podcast & a little about my harrying experience in downtown Denver yesterday 🤦🏽‍♀️ I hope you stick with me here! They’re only going to get better from here. Have an idea for an episode? Let me know on my Instagram! @micali_depinto. thanks for listening! 😘2019-05-2313 min