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 deep trust.

Listening to your maternal instincts can feel impossible in the world that is constantly shouting at us. In this episode of The Discerning Mother, I sit down with Elyse Williams to chat about what instinctual mothering looking like before social media.

We dive into:

• A bit of history in the OBGYN's office
• What to do when people won't stop telling you their opinions
• Some amazing book recs to help you on your journey
• ...and more!

This conversation will help you lean into your instincts with renewed confidence and conviction.

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In 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 overwhelming pressure of the hospital system to the struggles of advocating for yourself as a mother, this conversation will resonate with any woman navigating her own motherhood journey.

Jennifer and I discuss her book "Show Me the Way" and how her own story of birth and transformation occurred. Through honest storytelling, Jennifer and Brigid explore how faith, intuition, and even the struggle against societal expectations shape the experience of motherhood.

We chat about:

• The challenges of trusting your body and instincts in a medical system that often overlooks the personal needs of mothers.

• The struggles women face when advocating for their birth plans and fighting for informed consent in the hospital setting.

• Practical advice for discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit and your own intuition when navigating the challenges of motherhood.

Learn more about Jennifer’s books and courses here.

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How 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 your instincts and stop second-guessing yourself
• Why Catholic moms especially struggle with trusting their own intuition
• The importance of intergenerational friendships and community in discernment

Whether you're wrestling with decisions in motherhood, marriage, or your personal calling, this conversation will help you lean into God's plan with confidence.

Laura’s wisdom is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of noise!

Connect with Laura Jean: letsbesaints.com and on Instagram.

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