Fairest Love Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Kenzie Covarrubias and Amber Hassett from Held in Hope , a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families experiencing miscarriage. Together, we discuss the healing process after a miscarriage, practical ways family members can offer support, and how Held in Hope provides tools and resources to aid in the healing journey. Kenzie and Amber share powerful insights a...

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains topics of conversation that may be sensitive for some listeners. As we continue discussing the topic of grief this month, we had the opportunity to interview psychiatrist, Dr. Julian Lagoy from California. Dr. Lagoy has extensive experience in the mental health field and provides important insights into depression and mental health within families. This podcast sh...

As we continue this month of grief and finding hope, we spoke with Amanda, the founder and director of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous . We discuss the significant impact that grandparents have on their grandchildren and how removing them from that relationship can be detrimental to both the grandparent and grandchild. Amanda shares steps grandparents can take to recover the lost relationship wit...

On this episode of the podcast, we brought on Tracy Winsor, co-founder and Parent Director of the organization Be Not Afraid, to discuss hope in the midst of a prenatal diagnosis. Through experience of her own, Tracy found that there was no help or guidance for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis that respected the dignity of the child in the womb. She co-founded the organization Be Not Afrai...

In this special broadcast, we sat down with engagement director at Them Before Us, Patience Sunne. She shares with us the importance of being informed so as to protect the rights of children throughout the United States. Them Before Us is an organization that educates on the rights of children, especially towards having a mother and father. They encourage understanding policies and laws that could...

On the podcast today, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Culp, Department Chair and professor of politics at the University of Dallas, to discuss the American political system and how to evaluate a political candidate when it comes to voting. Dr. Culp shares tools for discerning the truth and strengthening your own personal development when it comes to understanding politics. To learn more about Americ...

Did you know that the Church has a social doctrine that establishes principles for civic participation? On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Louis Jones, licensed social worker and behavioral health therapist, to understand how the Church helps inform us in our voting and the responsibility to make our communities reflections of Christ. Louis walks us through the Church’s social teaching...

Have you considered praying to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, for the needs of your family or children? That’s just what Laurel Johnson did when she discovered that her granddaughter needed medical intervention and miraculous healing. In this very special episode, Laurel shares why and how she turned to Mary during the most difficult times of her life and the fruits of trusting in Mary’s intercessi...

Author of the new book, Awake Not Woke, Noelle Mering joins us for this episode. She shared insights from her research on the woke movement, how to navigate this trend within the family, and more. Her book can be found at Tan Books . Noelle is also the co-author and contributor of Theology of Home .

In this special podcast episode, we had the opportunity to interview Sam Goodwin, entrepreneur and author of the book Saving Sam about his experiences of being held captive in Syria. Sam shares the story of how he was wrongfully imprisoned in Syria as well as the little things his parents did throughout his childhood that strengthened his faith and resiliency during this time of crisis. Sam speaks...

On the podcast today, we had the privilege of speaking with Courtney Brown from the Ruah Woods Institute on how to teach children and teens the Theology of the Body. We discuss the Institute’s K-12 curriculum, the importance of forming identity through TOB, and how it helps children navigate today’s culture. Learn practical ways to bring these teachings into your home and guide your child’s unders...

On this episode of the podcast we’re diving into classical education and how it aims to educate the whole person. William Perales, the Director of the University of Dallas’ Saint Ambrose Center , shares his passion and knowledge of classical education. Through the Five Essential Marks , storytelling, and the development of the imagination, classical education helps foster the foundations of who we...

On today’s podcast, we’re discussing how to begin the conversation about sex with your teens and children with licensed psychologist, Dr. Julia Sadusky. Julia has specialities in working with families, individuals, and couples around sexuality and gender. She provides thoughtful insights on how to help prepare parents in supporting their children as conversations about sexuality arise. You can pur...

Continuing the conversation about human dignity and sexuality, we brought Christina Valenzuela on the show to share with us practical advice on how to approach the conversation with our daughters about their changing bodies. Christina has been a Natural Family Planning instructor for over a decade and found the desire to share St. John Paul II’s beauty of the “language of the body” with parents an...

On today’s episode of the Fairest Love podcast, we’re speaking with Brendan McCauley, co-founder of the Humanum Project, an organization dedicated to navigating topics around human identity and sexuality. Brendan shares his knowledge of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body while giving practical tips for parents to consider when discussing human dignity with their children. You can learn more about...

Enjoy this rebroadcast from season 2 with registered oncology nurse and certified health and nutrition coach Cris Bofill shares some helpful tips with us about healthy eating. She provides insights into shopping, nutrition labels, and even how to get picky eaters to eat their veggies! Cris can be found online here .

We’re sitting down with Mary Rice Hasson to discuss the importance of choosing a school that values and encourages the truth of your child’s identity and safeguards your family’s values. Mary organized the Catholic Women’s Forum, and as she continued to research the issues related to femininity and identity, she found the incorporation of ideologies in schools that were detrimental to the human pe...

On this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we’re diving into advice from the experts we previously interviewed on the show. As we explore the beauty of family life this month, we wanted to share the thoughts and words of several guests who have provided their experience to help us learn how to raise children well. You can find the link to the full episode below. 0:20 - Jordan Langdon ( Saying No...

Adolescent therapist, Monica Hinderer, joins us again this week to talk about the best ways to navigate the start of a new school year. This is an opportunity for a fresh start, not just for the school-aged children but for the whole family. She shares three words to keep in mind: Patience, Schedule, and Balance.

In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Susan Hanssen, history professor at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hanssen shares with us an extensive yet approachable view of the history of the American family and our foundations rooted in freedom. Dr. Hanssen has written numerous scholarly articles on history within Western Civilization and t...

Prior to heading to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, we wanted to share a brief episode with some responses from previous guests answering the question, “How has Mary been a mother to you?”We hope that their words can inspire you to grow in a deeper relationship with Mary. View the prayer to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love HERE and join in the Prayer Circle on our website .

DISCLAIMER - This episode contains discussion of sensitive content. Please be advised. As we continue to discuss freedom, Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, joins us on the show to talk about finding freedom from pornography and maintaining it. Steve’s insights are powerful and help us to understand the difference between addiction and compulsion. His coaching-based program highlights the...

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we have army chaplain, Fr. Peter Pomposello, discussing the value of freedom and his experiences ministering to those in the armed forces. Through his various anecdotes and analogies, Fr. Peter paints a clear picture of the beauty of freedom, how we can use it responsibly, and how we can honor those who have safeguarded it. You can find Fr. Peter on I...

On this week’s podcast we are joined by Julie Larkin, founder of the nonprofit Girl Talk. Through profound experiences of her own, Julie saw a need for sisterhood and friendship amongst girls who experience loneliness and self-doubt. Julie shares her thoughts on how parents can encourage their children to grow in their identities as sons and daughters of God as well as in self-confidence and frien...

What does it mean to be truly confident and how can we help our children establish a sense of their unique worth and dignity? This week, mental health expert and a co-founder of Cana Vox, Ana Bethencourt Yrasquin shares her insights.