The NFP Podcast

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, Amy and Emily welcome Louise Boychuk, registered nurse, certified Marquette Method instructor, author, and director of Vitae Fertility, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about natural family planning, fertility awareness, and accompanying couples through every season of marriage. Louise shares her deeply personal journey into the world of NFP—from...

In this special episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy conclude their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony by reading and discussing the final sections on the goods and requirements of conjugal love and the domestic church. What does authentic conjugal love look like? Why does the Church describe marriage as faithful, fruitful, and total?...

In Episode 109 of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Church's rich teaching on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. In this episode, they read and discuss the section on the effects of the sacrament, exploring the unique graces God pours out upon married couples. What does the sacrament of marriage actually do? How does God...

In Episode 108 of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church as they explore the Church's beautiful teaching on Matrimonial Consent (CCC 1625–1632). What does it mean to freely give yourself to another person for life? Why is consent at the very heart of the Sacrament of Matrimony? And what conditions must be present for a valid Catholi...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, Amy and Emily continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church as they explore the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Together, they read and discuss the Church's teachings on virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and the celebration of marriage, reflecting on the unique and complementary vocations to marriage and consecrated life. What does it mean...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church as they explore the beautiful and challenging teachings on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. They unpack what it means for Christian marriage to be elevated by Christ into a sacrament and a path to holiness. Drawing from the wisdom of the Catechism, Amy and Emily discuss how t...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily begin a new series walking through the Church’s teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony by reading and discussing paragraphs 1601–1608 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Together, they reflect on the Church’s definition of marriage as a covenant by which a man and a woman establish a partnership of the whole of life, ordered toward the g...

In this insightful episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amylynn and Emily sit down with Fr. Kyle O'Connor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church to discuss the beautiful and intentional process of preparing couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church. Fr. Kyle shares what makes Catholic marriage preparation so unique, from the initial conversations with engaged couples to the...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, host Amy sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane for a rich and inspiring conversation on women’s health, fertility awareness, and the beauty of understanding the female body. As co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, Dr. Duane has dedicated her career to educating medical professionals and families on the science supporting fertility awareness-...

In Part 2 of this important and heartfelt conversation, Amy and Emily continue their discussion on infertility, IVF, and the deeper questions raised by the viral interview with Abbey Sharp and Kathryn Blaze Baum. Building on the foundation of Part 1, they move beyond analysis into a more personal and pastoral reflection—walking with listeners through the tension between deep longing and faithful d...

In this deeply honest and compassionate episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily reflect on a recent viral interview featuring YouTube dietitian and influencer Abbey Sharp and author Kathryn Blaze Baum, who openly share their personal experiences with infertility and IVF. Amy and Emily begin by acknowledging the real and profound sorrow that accompanies infertility—a cross carried by many c...

In this milestone 100th episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily take it back to the basics—revisiting the heart of Natural Family Planning and why it matters now more than ever. Whether you’re brand new to NFP or have been practicing for years, this episode offers a fresh, grounding perspective on the beauty and purpose behind it all. Amy and Emily walk through the different methods of NFP...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Christina Valenzuela, owner and creative director of Pearl and Thistle, for a thoughtful and much-needed conversation on forming young men in the truth and beauty of the human body. Together, they explore Christina’s newest resource, Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Guide for Catholic Boys, a unique and engaging PDF e-book d...

In today’s episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy sit down with renowned naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Dr. Lara Briden to explore the often-overlooked topic of adolescent cycle health. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Briden brings both scientific depth and practical wisdom to a conversation that every parent, young woman, and healthcare-minded listener nee...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Dr. Teresa Hilgers of the Saint Paul VI Institute for a deep dive into endometriosis—one of the most misunderstood and often misdiagnosed conditions affecting women today. Dr. Hilgers brings clarity, compassion, and scientific expertise as she unpacks the root causes of endometriosis, common symptoms, and why so many women strug...

In this tender and powerful episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily invite listeners into one of life’s most intimate and sacred moments as Amy shares the birth story of her fourth son, Moses. With honesty and heart, Amy recounts the journey of labor—the challenges, the intensity, and the moments that stretched her strength and surrender. She beautifully captures both the physical trials a...

In this heartfelt episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily pull back the curtain and share honestly about their own Lenten journeys as Catholic wives and mothers. From the beauty of spiritual renewal to the real-life challenges of living out prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the midst of busy family life, Amy and Emily reflect on what Lent looks like in their homes this year. With humor, h...

In this powerful and hope-filled episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Dr. Phil Boyle to explore how charting the female cycle can uncover the often-missed root causes of infertility. With decades of experience in restorative reproductive medicine, Dr. Boyle shares how careful cycle tracking is far more than a tool for family planning—it’s a diagnostic key that reveals horm...

In today’s powerful episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Fr. Jason Tyler for an honest, compassionate, and deeply insightful conversation about IVF and whether it aligns with a Christian worldview for couples longing to conceive. Drawing from his background in moral theology and his role as diocesan bioethicist, Fr. Tyler gently but clearly walks listeners through the ethical, s...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Victoria Peck-Gray, a registered dietitian and the founder of Wonderfully Made Nutrition, for a thoughtful conversation on the critical role metabolic health plays in reproductive wellness. Victoria explains how achieving and sustaining metabolic health directly impacts ovulation, hormone balance, and fertility for both women and men...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Dr. Trish Rawicki, a family medicine physician who specializes in male-factor infertility, to shed light on a topic that is often misunderstood and overlooked. Together, they explore what male-factor infertility is, how it is diagnosed, and the common medical and lifestyle contributors that can impact a man’s reproductive health...

In this deeply compassionate episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Dr. Kimberly Barrows, a physician and expert in recurrent miscarriage, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about pregnancy loss and healing. Together, they explore the often-overlooked root causes of recurrent miscarriage and how restorative reproductive medicine seeks not only to prevent loss, but to suppo...

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Katie Vidmar, a Body Literacy and Fertility Awareness Educator who is doing inspiring, boots-on-the-ground work in community health settings. Together, the three women explore how education rooted in body literacy empowers both men and women to better understand their reproductive systems and overall health. Katie shares how she...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—reproductive diagnoses facing women today. In this informative and hope-filled episode, hosts Amy and Emily are joined by Dr. Tracey Parnell, a board-certified Canadian physician and researcher, to unpack what PCOS really is and what it isn’t. Together, they explore how PCOS develops, the underlying hormonal and me...

In today’s episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy dive into the often-misunderstood reproductive condition Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) with special guest Cynthia Donovan, The Period Nutritionist and a registered dietitian. Together, they unpack what HA is, why it happens, and why so many women are told their only options are IVF, IUI, or the birth control pill. This conversation is full...