Catholic Mom Converts: Laughs and Littles Podcast

Hear the behind the scenes action of the awesome Saints Alive podcast from co-founder Melissa Dee- we chatted with her about her role in the show, her kids’ names and patron saints, discernment with your spouse when desires differ, and how the Holy Spirit is always at work even when things feel really hard. 🎧 Saint Padre Pio Saints Alive Episode 📋 Saints Alive Website and Free Printable Resources 🔗 Saints Alive on IG Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 (Extended content with Melissa on Patreon!) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

It’s bittersweet, a little emotional, but it’s time! We’re wrapping up the podcast after 4 great years of conversation about friendship, littles, faith, and just doing life together! We talk about the reasons why it feels like time and send you off with some other podcast recommendations. If you could rate and review the podcast one last time, that would help it stay on the interwebs a little longer, and if you want to reach out you can still email us at laughsandlittles@gmail.com ❤️❤️❤️Sarah’s Amazing Blog (you can subscribe!) Glimpses of JoyParenting/Faith/EtcOh Crap Parenting with Jamie Glowacki  (you won't regret it!) Messy Family Podcast: Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family (100 stars) The Healthy Catholic Moms Podcast with Brittany Pearson  (fitness, meal prep, living your vocation!)Diapers and Disciples (let's not forget this gold!)Charting with Intimacy  (living a faith filled life of chastity, love, and sex) Good Inside with Dr. Becky  (GREAT stuff)Faith Formation PodcastsBible in a Year (know your Scripture!)Catechism in a Year (know your faith!)The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours (updated daily!)St. Josemaria Institute Podcast (a little deeper, often contemplating liturgical seasons and the mysteries of Christ's life in the Gospels) The Pilgrim Soul (Sarah's good friend is one of the 3 very intelligent hosts)

Hannah is a long time listener and we had such a great time hearing her story of God's grace working throughout her life, from great faith formation as a Protestant to InterVarsity Bible studies, to meeting her husband in an Anglican Church (and him becoming an Anglican priest), through infertility, and then 4 kids under 5, to entering the Catholic Church THIS Easter! We know you'll love this one. ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

A silent spiritual retreat weekend, taking the time to think about each kids’ needs, and some habits of good sleepers (adults) from a sleep book titled, "The Sleep Book," by Dr. Guy Meadows. We are SO LOW key in this episode, it's unbelievable. You might even want to listen to this if you need something to relax you to fall asleep. Next episode we will have a special guest with an amazing conversion story. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠⁠⁠  We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Annie's winery day trip date, Sarah’s trip CA with one baby, how it feels great to step away, inviting older couples over for dinner to widen your perspective, and some of Sarah’s thoughts on the book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy! ⁠ Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Mom retreats we loved and hated (and when to retreat from your kids into the bathroom), ideas for immediate consequences to have in your back pocket, first reconciliation, and Annie’s dislike of public forum Q&A’s - it’s a catch up episode! ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon+ bonus stuff) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Was your weekend relaxing? Nope. Chatting about how we do weekends, switching off with husbands, different combos of kids, activities or not, how to refresh when the grind never stops and how to make the weekend feel different, because a relaxing weekend with littles is not a thing 😂 Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠ (Episode is ad free on Patreon) We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

Our protocols for holiday travel/disruptions/sanity/teaching virtues- plus Sarah's updates regarding hair cuts and running, while Annie complains about chocolate Advent boxes- we’re chatting and catching up! LH Ovulation Strips Explained (Watch the whole thing if you're watching it, I beg of you) Ovulation Strips Amazon Good Brand (not a sponsorship or affiliate) Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠ ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ (unless you're going to try to tell Annie why Advent chocolate boxes are a good thing- she's too far gone man) laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Letting that mom (or your mom) correct your kid, even if she does it “the wrong way,” we chat about accepting the help and advice we’re given - this is the village! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Inspired by the National Eucharistic Revival, we are chatting about our recent thoughts about the Eucharist, drawing from the Catechism and our time in Eucharistic Adoration. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Whether you're preparing for your first confession, needing to get back into the rhythm, or just want to hear some funny and embarrassing (but not really, because it's all been done before!) confession stories, this one is for you and the full audio can be found on our Patreon. Our next episode on the topic of the Holy Eucharist comes out on November 25th. Laughs and Littles Patreon We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠⁠ChewsLife⁠⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Pelvic floor strengthening, Sarah’s love for cardio, feeling sore, the 80/20 balance and keeping alcohol, the uphill battle with fat loss goals and breastfeeding, and Halloween candy! This was a really fun conversation, we hope it motivates you to keep moving and exercising, and check out Brittany’s podcast and website for more! Healthy Catholic Moms Podcast Brittany on IG Healthy Catholic Mom Website (free eating lists & workouts!) ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Reflecting on the sheer gratuitousness of God’s grace as we’ve both recently baptized our babies, also our own baptisms, Annie’s morbid baptism joke, and the best ever training montage. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 ⁠Understanding The 5 Promises of Baptism Book mentioned ⁠ We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10

Asking kids about their day, chore routines saving our sanity, working out, catching up - we’re back! Our plan is to release one episode every 3 weeks. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 Possible Conversation Starters After School What’s the best thing that happened today? What’s the worst thing that happened today? What’s something silly that happened today? What is something you read today/teacher read to you? If you could choose, who would you like to sit by/or not sit by in class? Who did you sit by at lunch today? What rules does your teacher say are important? What word did your teacher say the most today?  Did you use a pencil or marker today at school? We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com

Annie sharing about weaning, then explaining vaginal steaming, then oversharing 🫣🤣 but we’re glad you’re here for it! 😆 Resources on Breastfeeding Happily: More on Vaginal Steaming from the midwives experts. Holistic Lactation- Herbs, Support and the best IG tidbits Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding: From the Nation's Leading Midwife The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 8th Edition (La Leche League International) ⁠Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱⁠  We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ⁠ChewsLife⁠ with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 

We ask Alicia (mom of 10 kids ages 12-29) how we can be moms who look back and don’t have regrets about how we raised our kids. She shares some real gems - from loving children in their freedom, what is actually within our control, and preparing the environment for faith to grow - we’re so excited to share this episode with you! Messy Family Podcast Messy Family Project (Free) Discipline Guide Free Marriage, Parenting, & Family Culture Guides

Practical tips for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving when you’re pregnant or nursing and have got littles to care for during Lent. Simple (not easy!) ideas focused on mindfulness and drawing you closer to Jesus during this season of preparation. 🙏🏼✨Episode 62 is Ad Free on the Patreon app + bonus content✨Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Sarah's book recommendations: The Easter Story by Brian WildsmithPetook by Caryl Houselander, illustrated by Tomie daPaolaThe Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntEaster by Jan Pienkowski The End of the Fiery Sword by Maura Roan McKeeganEaster by Fiona French - beautiful stained glass style illustrationsJesus by Brian WildsmithGospel of John on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0D_qFPb4oWe'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase  at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

As promised, Sarah shares the story of Joseph’s birth! Another home birth with the beloved tub, but very different than John’s - more of a marathon for everyone, for sure! 🙃 From the 38 week nesting panic to processing the Pros/Cons of home birth with long labors, to resting hard in the recovery time, this is a fun episode! 💞Sarah's Birth Story (with Annie there!) EP4*Sarah's 3rd baby, hospital birthPatreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase  at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Catholic Sprouts host Nancy Bandzuch  joins us for another guest episode! We chat about how we as parents can authentically and effectively teach our kids about our faith, her family’s devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and how we all enjoy dropping our kids off at school in the mornings 😅 Plus, her new book, Catholic Social Teaching for Youth, which goes on sale this month! We keep saying it's our last episode before break, but we couldn't resist this opportunity! We'll record Sarah's birth story and then for real take a break!Catholic Sprouts Shop Link Catholic Social Teachings for YouthRosary Board BooksAdoration Guide for ParentsScripture Study for Familiesand more! Nancy's Blog on the Sacred Heart of JesusCatholic Sprouts Daily Podcast for Kids and FamiliesWe'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase  at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dominic is here! 😍 Annie shares how this birth was different from her others, how nursing and postpartum life is going, and Sarah listens somewhat enviously with 6 weeks of third trimester still to go. ✨Episode 67 is Ad Free  on the Patreon app + bonus content✨Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase  at ChewsLife with the  code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10Sacred by DesignYour sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify