Ask me how I know ;) Welcome to my very first weekly voice memo/phone chat! I’m opening up question boxes on Sundays over on the ATB instagram, and often times get repeat questions. I thought I’d answer them in a “phone call with a friend” style format.This week I’m answering the Q: “I’m a first time mama about to have a home birth, give me your best tips!” Homebirth is one of my favorite topics so, LOL at me saying a 5-10 minute voice memo knowing FULL WELL I would go over that. Anyway. Hope it helps <3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Desirae Sifuentes grew up largely ignorant to her faith, and her journey led her to passionately pursue her own catechesis. After many challenging years, she chose to seek a theology degree and work to bridge the gap between low-level and high-level catechesis.Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and X at @uncatechizedcatholic to grow, learn, and defend your catholic faith. You can jumpstart your own faith formation by getting her free ultimate catechesis guide when you subscribe to her email list, which you can find here!According to Bridget is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Dr. Howard dives into the greater implications of what this means for the Catholic Church, and explains why Venerable Fulton Sheen is a man for our times.He also tells us what he thinks Venerable Fulton Sheen would have said about the synod/synodal process.If you're convinced by the end that you need to sign Dr. Howard's petition, or start reading Fulton Sheen's works, here's where you can start!Fulton Sheen InstituteFulton Sheen Movement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Micaela Darr has taught me pretty much everything I know about informed consent, how to handle it with grace, and how to fight for our parental rights.Today we discuss how, or even if, to have these conversations with grace. We also dive into a Catholic POV look at abortion tainted vaccines, and what the Vatican says about our options.She was kind enough to share many resources with us that are linked below!-State laws regarding exemptions: https://www.nvic.org/ -Aborted fetal cells and what the Vatican has said: https://cogforlife.org-Contraindications, risks of side effects, efficacy of vaccines, etc resources: https://vaccine.guide/, https://www.justtheinserts.com, https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines-Decline of disease mortality in the 20th century. Resources: https://vaccine.guide/necessity-of-vaccination/-How to treat vaccine preventable diseases: book: Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child-Vaccination, a Catholic Perspective by Pamela Acker https://kolbecenter.org/product/vaccination-a-catholic-perspective/ - Dr. Green Momhttps://drgreenmom.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Sharing all things pregnancy, home birth and postpartum in my experience today! Everyone's is so different, but I hope this helps someone, like other folks stories helped me. PS: One tip I totally forgot to mention...chiropractic care has CHANGED THE GAME for me.PPS: I'm not an expert, and this is not medical advice, because the internet is weird ;)Has there ever been this many links in someone's show notes? I think not haha, but I wanted to give you all the resources that have helped me!Beautiful One Midwifery https://www.beautifulonemidwiferysandiego.com/Haakaa Pump https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz-1pk-1?variant=27408158017Made for This Birth https://www.madeforthisbirth.net/ Beata Birth https://www.micaeladarr.com/childbirth-classes Dr. Green Mom https://drgreenmom.com/ Boppy Carrier https://www.boppy.com/products/boppy-comfyfit-baby-carrier?variant=19895015080006 Frida Mom Recovery Kit https://frida.com/products/hospital-bag-essentials-complete-kit Book List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pj-s8HNFbXcqrUy8rWQmk0cIxcMFGel-oj4T0sLYGjU/edit?usp=sharing Spinning Babies https://www.spinningbabies.com/ Glow Body PT https://www.glowbodypt.com/ Nourish Move Love https://www.nourishmovelove.com/ Surrender Novena https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/ Fr. Jacques Book https://www.catholiccompany.com/searching-maintaining-peace-small-treatise-peace-heart-i22220/?sku=1033375&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+pMax+-+Zombie+SKUs&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=19737313149&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3-_hwOqohAMVHNXCBB2PVgwGEAQYASABEgJNGPD_BwE Circumcision Resourceshttp://www.savingsons.orghttps://www.yourwholebaby.orghttps://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
The author of Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church, John Clark, explains how the Church is failing us...but also how we can work to improve the problems.We talk about:- How the devil hates marriage- What went wrong in the annulment process- How important it is to reclaim this sacramentBuy John's book here! (Buy a copy for your pastor too ;)Follow Bridget @accordingtobridget on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
With inflation, our grocery bill sometimes feels like a losing battle. Today's episode includes three little ways we're trying to save!Things I chatted about in the episode:Elisabeth's Instagram AccountSwedish Dish ClothsAccording to Bridget Email List This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
On this anniversary of Roe V Wade, here's a little update on where we stand today, and a prayer for the protection of innocent life! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Some news to know on this Friday, January 19th 2024!- Congress passes a stopgap bill to pause a government shutdown- The US State Department hired German disinformation agents to train our teachers- Supreme Court takes on a case against chemical abortionsCameo at the end by my 18 month old ;) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
CS Lewis explains why pride is the ultimate sin, listen in for his words of wisdom! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
On this day in 1870, the first Thomas Nast cartoon depicting democrats as donkeys was published in Harper's Weekly. Listen for the story of where that image originally came from! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
This is much bigger than Trump. Today we dive into what Colorado did, what they based their decision on, and the fallout in other states and beyond. It may surprise you who filed most of the petitions to remove him! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
A peek into when American and Catholic history collide: Find out how these two larger than life figures united with Margaret Thatcher to defeat a common enemy, Communism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
2024 plans + a rant about "influencing" + a story from one of you. Looking forward to sharing stories of history, and diving into politics and faith topics this year! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Today Rachel from Here Are the Headlines explains how headlines can shift real life events, and where the future of journalism is headed. Find more from Rachel at her Instagram and Substack! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
This episode will be more than you bargained for. A history, foreign policy, Eastern Catholicism and Armenia lesson all wrapped up into one!Simone is the Director of Program Growth for Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) and her personal website can be found here.Find out more about how you can help Armenia here, and find the Philos Project's Courses here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Dr. Casey is the founder of Magnificat Family Medicine, and a wealth of knowledge on all things women's health. Listen to today's episode to learn about how birth control really works, and the potential of abortion reversals to save lives!Find more from According to Bridget on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Is the Catholic Church "mean" for saying no to IVF? This conversation with Teresa Morris (Bioethicist and Formation Director for The Culture Project) is an incredible crash course in what exactly the process is, what the major risks to women and baby are, and why the Church says no. Spoiler alert...it's not just to be mean.Find The Culture Project here!Want more conversations around Catholic faith + politics? Find According to Bridget on Instagram here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Today we dive into living liturgically in Advent in a realistic way with Katie Bogner and Shari Van Vranken! They wrote and illustrated a beautiful new book called All About Advent & Christmas for families that you can find here at the St. Paul Center or on Amazon.Katie's free resources can be found here. and she also shares tips and book reviews on Instagram!Shari's shop, Catholic Paper Goods can be found here, and her freelance services are available here. Sign up for her Last-minute Liturgical Living email newsletter (with 5 days of bonus gifts) here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com
Why is Issue 1 being conflated with abortion, when it's actually about constitutional amendments? I run through Issue 1, the proposed abortion amendment, and what they have to do with each other, and the whole country!Issue 1 TextRight to Reproductive Freedom TextLearn More Here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit accordingtobridget.substack.com