The Discerning Mother is the podcast where we navigate the beautiful, messy, and holy journey of motherhood with mind, body, and soul fully aligned with God’s design. Your host is Brigid Tebaldi, a mom, board certified women’s health coach, Trauma-Informed Professional, Billings Ovulation Method Instructor, Traditional Birth Companion and someone who knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and even lost after becoming a mom. This podcast is here to help moms heal, trust their ...
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#21 | Herbs & Healing: A Catholic Approach with Herbalist Colleen
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36:22In this episode, Brigid sits down with Catholic Herbalist Colleen to talk about the sacredness of the body, the healing power of God’s creation, and why using herbs doesn’t make you a hippie heretic. This isn’t your typical wellness chat. You’ll hear real talk on: What Catholic herbalism is (and what it’s not) What apoptogenic reallyyy means Why ig…
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#20 | Billie Harrigan on the Holiness of Birth and the Heart of Womanhood
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44:54In this powerful episode, I’m joined by traditional birth companion (& one of my mentors!) Billie Harrigan for a soul-stirring conversation about the spiritual significance of birth and the deep calling of motherhood. We talk about: Why birth is more than a medical event. It’s a holy initiation. How society’s treatment of mothers reveals our spirit…
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#19 | Reclaiming the Wisdom of Your Feminine Cycle
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12:44There is a quiet wisdom written into your body. In this episode, we explore what it means to reconnect with your feminine energy by honoring the design of your cycle, emotionally, physically, spiritually. It is not about “hacking your hormones” or controlling your body. This is about listening to it. Trusting it. Letting it lead. We dive into: What…
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#18 | Embracing the Transition to Motherhood with Jane of Newtown Wellness
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51:53In this episode, I’m joined by Jane from Newtown Wellness, a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health expert. We dive deep into the emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother and why this sacred season deserves more support than our culture often provides. Together, we explore: The …
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#17 | Why Moms Are Quietly Falling Apart and What We Can Do About It
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10:28Are you a mom who “should” be fine, but still doesn’t feel like yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind The Dwelling Place, a monthly membership for women healing after birth and motherhood shifts. Whether your birth was traumatic or just intense, this is a sacred space for restoration. You don’t need to be in full-blown crisis to d…
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#16 | From Overwhelm to Trust: How God’s Design for Birth Changes Everything
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6:33In this episode of The Discerning Mother, Brigid Tebaldi shares her powerful journey from conventional health beliefs to deep trust in God’s design for birth and motherhood. Hear how a college awakening, a series of births, and a heart for healing led her to become a board-certified women’s health coach and birth mentor for moms who love Jesus and …
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#15 | From Ministry to Motherhood to Manuscripts: Carrie Walker on Trusting God’s Timing & Writing Stories that Heal
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32:05In this episode of The Discerning Mother Podcast, Brigid sits down with Carrie Walker, a wife, mother of seven, former youth minister, and award-nominated author of Emma’s Hero. Carrie shares the incredible journey that led her from full-time ministry to full-time motherhood to writing her debut novel, inspired by a teen she once mentored whose bab…
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#14 | Birth Is a Doorway: What Did You Let In?
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8:17Birth opens us - body, mind, and soul. It’s one of the most powerful and sacred moments a woman can experience. But, it also leaves us vulnerable. In this episode, Brigid explores how birth can become a doorway to either trauma or grace, and how the enemy often uses that rawness to whisper lies about your body, your worth, and your strength. It doe…
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#13 | The Original Crunchy Mom: Instinctual Mothering with Elyse Williams
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25:03What if you didn’t need a parenting manual? What if you didn’t need a chart or a checklist or someone else’s permission to mother your baby well? What if… the Holy Spirit and your God-given instincts were enough? In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with my friend Elyse Williams, a wise, beautiful mama of 8, to talk about what it really means…
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#12 | Trusting Your Instincts in Birth and Motherhood: A Conversation with Jennifer Lauck
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1:08:29In this powerful episode of The Discerning Mother, Brigid Tebaldi is joined by author and speaker, Jennifer Lauck, as they discuss the importance of trusting your instincts during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Jennifer shares the deeply personal journey of her own birth experiences and how the medical system failed to honor her intuition. From the …
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#11 | Trusting Your Desires: Discerning God's Will with Laura Jean
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54:50How do you know if your desires are truly from God or just fleeting wants? In this episode of The Discerning Mother, I sit down with Laura Jean from Let’s Be Saints to talk about the difference between deep, God-given desires and the distractions of the world. We dive into: The real meaning of "desire" (hint: it comes from the Father!) How to trust…
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#10 | Nourish to Flourish: Healing After Birth with the Right Nutrition
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9:12In this episode, I dive into how nutrition plays a crucial role in healing after a challenging or traumatic birth. From protein to healthy fats and complex carbs, discover how the right foods can support your body’s recovery, balance your hormones, and even improve your emotional well-being. Whether you’re feeling drained, foggy, or overwhelmed, no…
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#9 | Spiritual Warfare Is Real: My Wake-Up Call & God’s Faithfulness
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7:12⚠️ Warning: This episode is about spiritual warfare. Have you ever let your prayer life slip a little… [I know I have :/] only to feel the consequences in ways you never expected? That happened to me recently, and in this episode of The Discerning Mother, I’m sharing a dream that shook me - one that reminded me just how real spiritual warfare is. A…
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#8 | Inside Your Husband’s Head: Understanding Masculinity & Asking for the Support You Need
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1:06:14Ever wondered why your husband does what he does? Or how to have those tough conversations in a way that actually brings you closer instead of pushing you apart? In this episode of The Discerning Mother, I sit down with Kenneth of Catholic Men’s Coaching to unpack what it truly means to be a masculine man, how to communicate your needs effectively,…
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#7 | Healing Through Birth: My Personal Journey of Fear, Trauma, and Transformation
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18:49In this episode, Brigid opens up about her own birth experiences, from her first, fear-filled birth to the births that followed, filled with pain, doubt, and trauma. She reflects on the lessons learned, the healing that took place, and how these births transformed her perspective on what it means to trust your body and your instincts. If you've eve…
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#6 | She’s Having Her 10th Baby - So Why Is She Still Scared to Give Birth?
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10:23What if you’ve given birth nine times and still feel terrified for baby number ten? In this episode, Brigid unpacks a powerful conversation with a mother expecting her tenth child, yet still battling fear and anxiety about labor. Brigid discusses how they explored the deep-rooted fears that have followed her through each birth, from her first c-sec…
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#5 | Why Can’t I Just Get Over It? Understanding the Layers of Healing After Birth Trauma
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14:03Why does birth trauma linger, even when you try to move on? In this episode, we unpack the deep layers of healing-physical, emotional, and spiritual-and why “just getting over it” isn’t the answer. If you’ve ever wondered why the pain still feels fresh or why certain moments keep resurfacing, this conversation will help you find clarity, compassion…
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#4 | Hormones & Holiness: How Your Body’s Design Reflects God’s Plan
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30:24Your hormones do more than regulate your cycle-they shape your energy, emotions, & even your spiritual life. In this episode, Brigid unpacks how hormonal balance affects your body, mind, and soul, & why honoring your natural rhythms leads to deeper peace and vitality. Discover how to work with your body, not against it. Connect with Brigid on IG.…
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#3 | Embracing Grace: Finding Peace and Purpose
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22:29Motherhood is messy, unpredictable, and exhausting, but it is also full of grace. In this episode, Brigid shares how surrendering to God's plan and embracing holistic practices can transform the way we experience motherhood. From dealing with daily chaos to overcoming birth trauma, she offers practical steps to invite grace into your life, deepen y…
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#2 | How to Trust Your Instincts Again So Motherhood Can Stop Feeling So Chaotic
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17:17In this episode, Brigid explores the powerful role of intuition in motherhood and how to reconnect with that God-given wisdom. With the world constantly offering advice, it’s easy to feel disconnected from your own instincts. Brigid dives into how to rebuild trust in yourself and practical, holistic steps to find clarity in the chaos of motherhood.…
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#1 | Tuning into the Holy Spirit: How to Trust Your Intuition in Motherhood
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17:17Modern moms are bombarded with advice, expectations, and noise that make it hard to hear their own intuition. In this episode, Brigid explores how to reclaim & trust the inner wisdom God gave you. Learn how to cut through the chaos, recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice, & reconnect with your instincts to make confident decisions for yourself and your …
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Introduction for the Discerning Mother
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1:01:42The Discerning Mother is the podcast where we navigate the beautiful, messy, and holy journey of motherhood with mind, body, and soul fully aligned with God’s design. This podcast is here to help moms heal, trust their instincts, and embrace a motherhood that’s joyful, peaceful, and deeply rooted in faith.…
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