- 1 hour 11 minutesConception, pregnancy and birth: Catholic moms share their stories
I’ve been re-releasing all my Martha Martha episodes in great bundles over the last few weeks. This is the last one, and it’s a long form, most of them have been really short . A lovely group of moms discuss their experience of conception pregnancy and birth.
As the first in a series of attachment at different ages and stages, I've sought out the reflection of Catholic mothers about their journey. In the context of seeking relationship with our children, we discuss the awakening of developing secure relationships for both mother and child. Covering the desire for connection, the challenges in pursuing it and the benefits, these moms share their stories, resources, concerns and blessings.
We begin by defining attachment:
“Attachment” refers to a relationship that we seek as parents. On our end, attachment requires us to be attuned to our children through physical and emotional closeness. We seek to provide an environment where they feel safe and cared for, heard and seen. The hunger for connection its the most fundamental need for a human being. Our awareness and understanding of that need are the foundation for a securely attached child.
A securely attached child rests in the knowledge that her emotional and physical needs will be acknowledged and met; that love and respect are inherent and these things do not need to be earned. A child will be comfortable expressing their needs and emotions. This ability to rest in our love creates an environment that allows their natural maturity to flourish.
https://www.spinningbabies.comhttps://www.mamanatural.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/
https://us.hypnobirthing.com/about/marie-mongan-method/
Made for This
https://www.amazon.com/Made-This-Catholic-Guide-Birth/dp/1681921715Apps:
Gentle Birth
Christian HypnobirthingChristina’s novena for labour and birth:
https://www.theevangelista.com/newlywed-life/2017/10/21/a-novena-for-labor-and-birth?rq=novena
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30 June 2026, 3:00 pm - 4 minutes 58 secondstalking to young children about human sexuality
not a live panel now, but an introduction to a talk about to be re-published.positively pipping (blog post)
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29 June 2026, 2:00 pm - 8 minutes 11 secondsmanaging depleting activities
I use a three part process
assess (or identify)
decide (what things in your life you want to change)
do (choose if you act on it or accept what is)Contact
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 6 minutes 33 secondsgratitude
it's a habit
a good article: especially the benefits of gratitudeContact
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 5 minutes 9 secondspracticing Catholics
more on responding vs. reacting - it takes practice
Bishop Barron's seven deadly sins video
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 5 minutes 58 secondsJustice
What does justice mean in family life?
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 3 minutes 57 secondsmotherhood
Words from Pope John Paul II and my dad.
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 5 minutes 4 secondsPope John Paul II and all his awesomeness
an intro to Familiaris Consortio
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 6 minutes 16 secondssomething I learned during Lent
letting my guard down after Lent
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 5 minutes 39 secondssphere of influence
you have one, use it
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29 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 5 minutes 16 secondsguard, reveal, communicate, witness
the greatest of these
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