The Discerning Mother

#35 | Why Your Period Isn’t Returning: The Science of Anovulatory Cycles

After pregnancy or miscarriage, many women wonder why their periods haven’t returned. Is something wrong? Why does ovulation seem delayed?
In this episode, Brigid breaks down the science behind anovulatory cycles, hormonal recovery, and the modern challenges our metabolism and nutrition pose to reproductive health. You’ll learn:
Why missing periods is often a natural, protective response.
How hormonal shifts, including estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, and cortisol, impact ovulation.
What anovulatory cycles really mean and why they matter for fertility.
How modern diets, inflammation, and metabolic stress can delay cycle recovery.
Practical steps to support your body and restore ovulation naturally.
Whether you’re postpartum, recovering from miscarriage, or just curious about your cycle, this episode is packed with actionable, science-backed insights to help you reclaim control over your reproductive health.
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#34 | Should You Avoid Tylenol in Pregnancy? Here’s What the Latest Research Really Says

Big headlines this week: new studies suggest Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy may be associated with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The FDA is suggesting clinicians advise women against using it.
In this episode, Brigid breaks down:
What the new review found
Why the “statistical significance” is important
What practical steps women can take instead of reaching for Tylenol
Simple, natural ways to support your body through discomfort during pregnancy
Links & Resources:
Study reference: PMC article
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#33 | Charlie Kirk on Women & Birth: What No One Is Talking About

The assassination of Charlie Kirk left a silence that echoes far beyond politics. Whatever you thought of him, he was a man who spoke boldly about truth, family, and the dignity of women. Now his voice is gone and there are more questions than answers.
In this episode, Brigid reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and connects it to a battle that reaches every woman: the war on birth and motherhood.
You’ll hear:
What Charlie Kirk actually said about women and motherhood and why it matters now more than ever.
How the medical system has stripped women of trust, dignity, and informed consent in birth.
Why birth isn’t just medical; it’s spiritual warfare, where the enemy strikes at women in their most vulnerable moment.
How the silencing of voices like Kirk’s calls us to courage, faith, and reclaiming God’s design for womanhood.
This episode is a call to wake up, to see the bigger picture, and to remember that birth, family, and womanhood are not just personal matters, but are the the front lines of a much deeper war.
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#32 | Birth Is Holy: How Marriage Reveals the Deeper Meaning of Labor

This weekend, my little sister got married and as I watched her step into this sacrament, I couldn’t help but reflect on how marriage and birth mirror one another in God’s design.
Both are thresholds. Both are covenant moments. Both demand trust, surrender, and love poured out.
In this episode, I weave together story, science, and theology to show why birth, like marriage, deserves reverence and intentional preparation. You’ll learn:
How the brain and hormones respond to safety or fear during labor.
Why trauma in birth is so common (and so often ignored).
The profound theological connection between marriage vows and birth as covenant.
Why birth is one of the most powerful ways women participate in God’s creative love.
How healing and redemption are always possible, even after trauma.
If you’re preparing for birth or still carrying the weight of a past experience, this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and a reminder that God wastes nothing - not even the hardest chapters.
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Take the FREE Quiz: What’s Your Birth Redemption Path? → [Link]
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#31 | You're Wanting More Kids, But Feeling Afraid?

Do you long for another baby, but feel paralyzed by fear, past trauma, or the thought of going through labor again? I've been there and in this episode, I break down why fear after birth trauma is normal and how it doesn’t have to control your future.
I’ll share:
Why your fear is your body’s alarm system, not a reflection of weakness.
How to discern the voice of God vs. fear in family planning.
Practical steps to calm your body, process trauma, and reclaim peace.
How support and guidance can help you step forward with clarity and confidence.
If you’ve been longing for another child but feel stuck, this episode is for you. Your story isn’t over and the first step toward peace starts here.
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Take the FREE Quiz: What’s Your Birth Redemption Path? → [Link]
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#30 | The Modern Catholic Woman's Guide to Healing: Life Lessons with Therapist Marnee

Join us for this conversation with Marnee, licensed therapist and author of "Conversations for the Modern Catholic Woman." In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and modern womanhood.
What We Discuss:
Navigating motherhood while maintaining personal identity
Integrating faith and professional therapy practice
Healing from trauma through both spiritual and clinical lenses
The unique challenges facing modern Catholic women
Practical tools for emotional and spiritual wellness
Finding balance between tradition and contemporary life
Resources Mentioned:
Book: "Conversations for the Modern Catholic Woman" by Marnee Weisbrod
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#29 | Birth After the Last One Wrecked You: A New Hope for Traumatic Birth Recovery

In this episode, Brigid introduces her upcoming free training "Birth After the Last One Wrecked You" - a comprehensive program designed for women who experienced traumatic births and are afraid to have another baby. She shares her personal journey from traumatic early births to healing, empowering experiences.
Be sure to join the live training to learn:
How traumatic birth experiences can wreck you physically, emotionally, and spiritually
Why your nervous system goes into overdrive after trauma
The role of the subconscious mind in perpetuating fear and limiting beliefs
Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses
How nervous system dysregulation blocks access to intuition
The critical role of the nervous system in birth (cervix, pelvic floor, brain function)
Practical tools for getting out of nervous system overdrive
Setting yourself up for success before conception
Four key pillars: Sleep, Nutrition, Rest (not what you think!), and Mindset
Practical steps that work even with multiple children at home
Understanding what actually happens during birth
How to navigate conflicting desires (wanting home birth but feeling scared)
Setting yourself up for birth success after previous trauma
How birth experiences directly impact breastfeeding success
The link between birth trauma and postpartum anxiety/depression
Understanding the "beautiful symphony" of birth hormones and what happens when it's disrupted
Hope for healing: it's not foregone and can be fixed
 
Connect with Brigid
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Join The Dwelling Place: A Christ-centered community for Catholic women ready to heal their minds, bodies, and stories. Learn more & join here 
Take the FREE Quiz: What’s Your Birth Redemption Path? → [Link]
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#28 | What No One Tells You About Grief and How God Meets You There

In this conversation, JoBeth Evans shares her journey through infertility, adoption, and the devastating loss of her husband to brain cancer. Now a certified grief recovery specialist, JoBeth walks alongside others in their own valleys, offering both professional insight and the compassionate understanding that only comes from lived experience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why grief is not linear and how to honor the process.
The role of faith in navigating deep sorrow.
Common misconceptions about “moving on.”
How to practically and spiritually support a grieving friend or family member.
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#27 | The Power of Surrender - Even though it's SO hard

In this short and powerful episode, Brigid shares reflections from her recent retreat at the farm, Restoring Her. The theme that emerged so clearly throughout the weekend was surrender not as weakness, but as the sacred design of the feminine. From birth to motherhood to healing, we explore how learning to surrender to God is not just important, but necessary.
What You’ll Hear:
Why surrender is essential in birth and motherhood
How trauma makes surrender feel unsafe and how to heal it
What happened at the retreat that transformed how women show up in their lives
A call to reimagine surrender as strength, not failure
What it looks like to let God re-mother you
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Apply to work with Brigid 1:1- space for deep healing, birth trauma integration, and nervous system restoration.
Connect with Brigid
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Join The Dwelling Place: A Christ-centered community for Catholic women ready to heal their minds, bodies, and stories. Learn more & join here 
Take the FREE Quiz: What’s Your Birth Redemption Path? → [Link]
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#26 | Why Vacation Feels Easy and What Changes When You Come Home

Ever notice how life on vacation feels lighter, more peaceful even easy? But then, you come home... and it’s like someone dropped 100 bricks on your chest.
In this episode, I unpack why that happens. It’s not just the laundry or the emails. It's something deeper. I share what's really going on in your nervous system, your environment, and your soul when you shift from rest back into the everyday and how to bring more of that vacation ease into your real life.
Plus, I’m sharing something special: On August 2, I’m hosting a sacred in-person gathering at our farm called Restoring Her. If this episode resonates with you, that event is where we go deeper.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why vacation feels like a reset (but doesn’t always last)
What’s missing at home and how to restore it
How to make your life feel more like a retreat, even in the chaos
A glimpse into the upcoming Restoring Her event
Connect with Brigid
www.loretowellness.com
Join The Dwelling Place: A Christ-centered community for Catholic women ready to heal their minds, bodies, and stories. Learn more & join here 
Take the FREE Quiz: What’s Your Birth Redemption Path? → [Link]
Instagram: @brigidtebaldi