Mothering Eve

As a two-time postpartum mama who’s currently 3 months postpartum, Aprylle chimes in with some of the best ways to set yourself up for a healing, happy postpartum experience. Have some ideas you’d like to add? Let us know! Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

She has arrived! Aprylle had a baby girl back in August, and she’s now just shy of 3 months postpartum when this episode comes out (it was recorded at 2 months postpartum though!). Come join her for a casual chit-chat about her birth experience, her first 40 days and beyond, and how she’s been taking her own advice to heart to have an empowering postpartum experience. Let’s connect!  Instagram: @m...

Halloween is this Friday! There can sometimes be a lot of controversy around this particular holiday, so join Aprylle for some ideas of how you can still celebrate the holiday while being mindful of our faith.  Special note - All Saints Day is not considered a holy day of obligation in the US this year because it falls on a Saturday. Please disregard that mention in the episode, I didn't want...

Did you know that your gut is connected to almost every bodily system?! Taking care of our gut health has definitely become a more trendy topic these days, but this is a trend Aprylle can get behind. When our gut is in balance, our body tends to feel a lot better.  Come join Aprylle this week as she talks about all things gut health - including some practical strategies to help you support yours....

Have you found it hard to find a relatable saint as a mom? Especially as a working mom? Come join Aprylle as she discusses St. Zelie Martin, the mother of St. Therese, in today’s episode reviewing her new favorite book, “A Call to a Deeper Love”. She’ll share all the nuggets of wisdom she picked up reading through Zelie’s (and Louis’) letters to offer inspiration and hope as we all walk on this jo...

In today’s episode Ruby and Aprylle get chatty about how tough it can be not to make growing our faith seem like a checklist. As fellow Type A moms (and even others!) will understand, sometimes we just get caught up in doing all the things to cross them off, but we don’t necessarily focus on what matters most of all: building our relationship with God. Your value, your worth is not determined by t...

Weight loss is often top of mind for many moms once they’ve given birth, and many times this drive to lose weight often leads moms down the path of restrictive diets like keto, low carb, intermittent fasting, carnivore, and more. But, if you’re nursing, how can these type of diets impact you? Join Aprylle for today’s episode on a thorough discussion of your body’s needs for recovery, milk producti...

In this episode Ruby shares how guidelines to managing mastitis have changed in recent years and how to navigate clogged ducts, mastitis, and more.  Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

Come join Aprylle as she talks about all things lactation consulting! Get an idea of what to expect during a visit (from a bunch of different places), how you can find a good LC, and how to prepare for a visit yourself. Check out below for some helpful links and info, too! Breastfeeding and Pumping Series Links: Link Episode 2 Link Episode 3 Helpful Resources: Find a Lactation Consultant: https://...

In this episode Ruby breaks down some commonly talked about supplements in the nursing world that claim to boost supply - but how accurate is that claim? We also address the question of 'do you need a huge freezer stash'? Because we all have seen some crazy high supply mamas and sometimes comparison makes us feel like we're not doing enough. Hope you enjoy this one and we'll be...

NEW SERIES!  In the next few episodes Aprylle and Ruby will be sharing their experiences thus far nursing and pumping and where that journey has taken us! We cover issues like reflux, tongue ties, torticollis, and weight gain issues that have happened with our children and some ideas on resources to look for as a new mom.  Resources: https://lactationnetwork.com/ Let’s connect!  Instagram: @mother...

Welcome (back!) to Season 2! We're excited to be back, kicking off a brand new season with you which we hope will offer you lots of new insights into motherhood, health, and faith. Join Ruby and Aprylle today as they share their stories of their winding walks in faith up until today and beyond. We hope this episode shows that the faith journey can be filled with ups and downs, but that each o...

In our season finale (YAY!) Aprylle and Ruby discuss Pope St. John Paul the Great's 'Letter to Women' and embracing our femininity in a world that says we should do otherwise. Thanks so much for listening this season! We can't wait to bring more content to you this Fall.  Let's Connect! Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: motheringevepodcast

Are you feeling daunted by summer and what activities that may hold? Are you feeling like no matter what you do, you need something more? In this episode, Ruby dives into the mindset around ‘things’ and how to make ‘experiences’ instead! https://catholicallyear.com/blog/category/catholic-living/ https://thanksmommyblog.com/category/blog-topics/kids-activities/ https://www.catholicicing.com/catholi...

Summer is coming! And if you're like us, you have kids (and maybe yourself!) that are always wanting a snack. Snacking isn't a "bad" thing - especially when we use them wisely.  Come join Aprylle this week for how you can successfully include snacks into your daily rhythms with kids, as well as some fun homemade and store bought options. Snacking doesn't have to be complic...

Ready for a life update and mom update? Big news in this episode! We catch up, share some thoughts on being a mom, things we've learned from the last year of parenting.  Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

As we embark on holy week, come join Aprylle and Ruby as they reflect on the Lord’s passion through the eyes of our Blessed Mother. What are some things that we as moms can take from Mary’s experiences of walking alongside her Son during his suffering and death? Resources: Mystery: Study on the Rosary from Blessed Is She Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@g...

In today’s episode, Aprylle talks about mindfulness, what it is and how we benefit from it. But, she also ties it to spending quiet time with the Lord, sharing ideas and tips for doing that as a busy mama especially during the remainder of Lent and holy week!  Resources Mentioned: Episode 4: Practical (at home) Self Care Episode 11: Finding Time to Pray Episode 24: Strong as a Mother - Start with...

Are you struggling with loneliness in motherhood? We’ve been there. Today’s episode is about the struggle of loneliness, some thoughts on how we got here, and some of the high calls we have to establish community here and now.  Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

We’re called to rest and praise God on the Sabbath - but what does that look like for a mama with a busy family? Come join Aprylle in this candid conversation on how it isn’t always easy, but it’s always - always - worth it.  Resources: Information about the Sabbath, the Lord's Day: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/catechism/index.cfm?recnum=4499#:~:text=The%20sabbath%20is%20fo...

In this episode Ruby shares some thoughts on the meaning  of sacrifice and rest in a Catholic Christian perspective, and some ways to rest in the Lord during your Lenten journey.  Resources: Episodes 9: Motherhood The Unspoken Road to Sainthood Episode 18 - Motherhood is a Journey in Surrender Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

How do you know you’re walking closely with the Lord?  In today’s episode, Aprylle and Ruby dive deep into their own experiences and share some thoughts about what that might look like, and how it can be different for each of us. Keep going, mama! Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever felt like God has given you more than you can handle? If you have, know that you're not alone. This journey we're on, as mothers trying to raise our children up in the faith, isn't easy. We encounter challenges frequently - daily even.  Come join Aprylle & Ruby as they discuss suffering from a motherhood point of view, and even though it may be contrary to what the...

Can you exercise too much? Yes, you can! In this episode Ruby breaks down the myths around overtraining and signals in the female body that cue when you are going too hard in those workouts, how to fix it, and what to do to prevent it in the future.  Let’s connect!  Instagram: @motheringevepodcast  Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com Resources: Please use this Macro counter SPARINGLY, it is a too...

What’s the number 1 thing you can do when you’re trying to lose weight or make a lifestyle change? We bet it isn’t what you think! This week Aprylle talks about your mindset, why it matters, how it’s impacting your wellness journey, and how to start making changes to it so you can see the success you want.  Let’s talk all about our brains, mamas! Resources Mentioned: Episode 8: What God Asks of Yo...