The Discerning Mother

So you just found out you’re pregnant - now what? Before you rush to make an appointment or start Googling every symptom, I want you to pause and listen to this episode. This is the guide I wish I had with my first baby. It is a faith-based, practical roadmap for those first weeks that will set the tone for your entire motherhood journey. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: What to do first wh...

In this conversation, Brigid sits down with Dr. Stu, an obstetrician who left the conventional system after decades inside it to reveal what’s really going on behind hospital doors. Dr. Stu shares how his journey from a “medicalized OB” to a home birth advocate began with one simple realization: women’s bodies are not broken, but the system is. Together, he and Brigid expose the financial incentiv...

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 horm...

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 fo...

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 mo...

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 i...

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. Pr...

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...

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...

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 l...

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 es...

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 a...

Motherhood will change you and for many of us, that change cracks open what’s been hidden for too long, especially the things we used to numb. In this episode, I sit down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and founder of Love Life Sober, to talk about what happens when a high-achieving woman realizes alcohol is no longer serving her. What comes next? Shame? Isolation? Or maybe… freedom? We talk...

In this episode, I unpack the cultural and spiritual lies that tell women they have to “do it all” to be worthy. This one’s for you if: You’re always the one people rely on Rest makes you feel guilty You’re scared to stop because you might fall apart You’ve spiritualized burnout and called it holy We talk about: How trauma creates “high-functioning” women The science behind the strong-woman surviv...

In this episode, I invites you to stop treating your body like a malfunctioning machine and start honoring it as a wise, integrated part of your healing. We talk about: Why your symptoms are not random or meaningless How trauma rewires the brain and body What Catholicism says about the body-soul connection How to decode the signals your body is sending you Why true healing isn’t about control it’s...

Let’s be honest: Most of us don’t know how to rest. We crash. We scroll. We half-pray with one eye open. 😅 But, rest is not weakness - it’s warfare. FOR REAL. Hear me out.  It’s trust. It’s obedience. I’s a vital part of your healing. In this episode, Brigid breaks open: Why rest isn’t just a nap or a spa day The spiritual and biological design behind restoration How God models rest (and why we i...

In 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 ignoring the body is often the root of burnout, anxi...

In 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 spiritual disconnection The ancient wisdom that birt...

There 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 feminine energy really is (and why it’s not weakn...

In 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 invisible load of motherhood and how to name it W...

Are 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 deserve support. You might not need another course...

In 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 want more peace, trust, and clarity in motherhood....

In 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 baby defied medical odds. Together, Brigid and Carrie...

Birth 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 doesn’t have to stay that way! Your birth story can...

What 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 to mother from a place of peace, presence, and de...