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So, get this... Timmerie shares that Pope Leo has had an excellent workout routine. His trainer had no idea this humble, smiley, modest guy showing up a few times a week was even a Cardinal, let alone about to become the Pope.
This whole situation made Timmerie pause and ask:
“Am I taking care of my body?”
“Are you?”We’re Body and Soul.
God didn’t just make us spiritual beings; He made us embodied souls.
The Pillars of Self-Care (According to Timmerie)
She breaks it down to four non-negotiables for basic human thriving, backed by science and super doable:
Sleep
Get eight hours a night. Hormones and brain function need it.
Food = Fuel
Start tracking protein.
Your ideal body weight = your daily protein grams.
E.g., goal weight: 150 lbs → eat 150g protein/day.
This curbs hangry-snacking and helps you feel full, stable, and energized.Sunlight
Aim for 15–30 mins of sun a day, even if it’s just working on your laptop outside.
Sun helps with vitamin D, sleep cycles, stress, and mood.Exercise
Pope Leo did it 2–3x/week (before becoming the Pope). You can too.
Minimum goal: 30 mins, 3x/week.
Ideal: Something daily, even if it’s just 15 minutes.Whether it's walking, dancing, lifting random Amazon gear you forgot you owned, or following some quirky YouTube routine; you don’t need a gym membership. You just need a plan.
Spiritual Mic Drop from Timmerie:
"God created our bodies. He knows what they need. So, let’s stop starving them of sleep, nutrition, light, and movement... and start treating them like the temples they are."
And hey... next time you’re exercising, maybe offer it up for the Pope. He’s probably doing the same.
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Can a virtuous person succeed in corporate America without losing their soul? Guest host Cale Clarke talks with Dr. Mike Ryall about the new generation of business leaders aiming to do just that. Plus: a Catholic tribute to the heroes of D-Day.
Resources:
Artificial Intelligence and Real Humanity
https://relevantradio.com/2024/04/artificial-intelligence-and-real-humanity/
Managing the Good Life
https://ethicspress.com/products/managing-the-good-life
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Timmerie is talking about a trend that’s turning heads and raising eyebrows: Gen Z gals (we’re talking late teens to late 20s) dating men decades older.
It’s Not Just About the Money (But Also… Kinda)
Timmerie sits down with Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, to unpack this cultural phenomenon. It’s complicated.
Here’s what they think might be at play:
-Some Gen Z women don’t want to hustle. Burnout is real. Years of soccer practices, AP classes, and pressure to achieve has left them ready to say: “Sir, take me to a restaurant and pay for the charcuterie.”
-The financial comfort older men bring isn’t the only thing, but it’s definitely part of the attraction. Free dinners? Vacations? Yeah, that helps.
Emotional Stability
One of Jim’s friends is dating a woman 25+ years younger, and when asked why, she said:
“He’s emotionally stable. He does what he says he’s going to do. He makes plans.”
Older men, in many cases, are less glued to their phones, actually know how to have a conversation, and don’t ghost when life gets slightly inconvenient. Some Gen Z guys, meanwhile, are struggling with timidity, fear of real-life interaction, and a failure to launch.
Daddy Issues or Dating Wisdom?
Let’s be honest... there’s some truth to the idea that some of these girls are looking for a father figure. Not in a weird way, but in a “I never saw a man treat women with respect so I’m craving that” kind of way.
But Timmerie and Jim caution us: it’s not all sweet. With big age gaps come:
-Power imbalances
-Life-stage mismatches (think: he’s planning retirement and she’s picking out throw pillows from the store)
-Cultural confusion (she doesn’t know his music, his political history, or what dial-up internet was)
The Spiritual Dimension
Let’s not forget... spiritual mentorship is key here. These young women are often searching for good men, virtue, and leadership. And those are beautiful desires! But they don’t always need to be fulfilled through dating.
Timmerie suggests:
-Healing and discernment in friendship and faith
-Mentorship from mature men and women (not romantic!)
-And yes, a reminder that Jesus is the true Bridegroom
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Catholic Parenting Coach Catherine Johnson on Catholic “mom guilt”. (2:09) Forgiveness and apology in parenting. (18:45) Parenting hacks – Answering questions on: Helping kids under 5 through Mass and what to do when your parent says “"You should parent this way, as that's what I did. " (29:16) Catholic married man battling same sex attraction. (42:28) Plan a daycation! (46:47)
Resources mentioned :Catherine Johnson’s website
https://cjjcoaching.com/
https://catholicfamilycrate.com/
Little Rose Shop Busy Books for Mass:
https://thelittleroseshop.com/products/catholic-mass-quiet-book
A Missal for Toddlers:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-missal-for-toddlers/13893015/item/28293873/
My First Interactive Mass Book:
https://shop.catholicsupply.com/my-first-interactive-mass-book-hc.aspx
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What complications can occur from an abortion? Are there common ones? Obstetrician Dr. Ingrid Skop explains abortion complications (2:47) and analyzes her new peer-reviewed study addressing the crisis in the emergency room during the aftermath of chemical abortion. (19:20) Pope Leo’s message to families. (42:12)
Resources mentioned :America’s #1 source for science, data, and medical research on the value of human life: Charlotte Lozier Institute
https://lozierinstitute.org/
More episodes with Dr. Ingrid Skop
https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=ingrid
Complications: Abortion's Impact on Womenhttps://www.amazon.com/Complications-Abortions-Impact-Angela-Lanfranchi/dp/0920453368
Abortion Pill Reversal
https://abortionpillreversal.com/
Post-abortion healing:
https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
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Timmerie just went there in this episode of Trending with Timmerie. She takes you into the world of Botox, plastic surgery, and our sometimes-awkward relationship with the mirror… and she does it with reverence and realism.
Wait, Baby Botox is a Thing?!
Yes. Yes, it is. And it's popular with teens and 20-somethings. Baby Botox = smaller doses of Botox to “start early” and prevent wrinkles. It’s now basically a rite of passage for some young adults… which is sad.
What’s Really Behind the Needle?
Timmerie challenges us to ask the why:
-Why are we doing this?
-Why do we feel not enough?
-Why is our value so tied to how we look?
She connects it to something deeper: the rise of body dysmorphia and our cultural obsession with changing what God already made good. Botox and surgeries don’t fix the real issue.
Celebrity Regrets
Tons of stars are now regretting their cosmetic tweaks:
-Cameron Diaz: “I’d rather see my face aging than one that doesn’t belong to me.”
-Kylie Jenner: Started procedures at 19, now says she hopes her daughter doesn’t.
-Ariana Grande: Quit Botox/fillers because it felt like hiding.
The wisdom from these women: Aging gracefully isn’t shameful. It’s authentic.
Even Kids Aren’t Safe from the Pressure
Brace yourself: Someone actually told Timmerie she should teach her little daughter not to be so expressive... because of future wrinkles. If that’s not a sign that our culture needs prayer, what is?
Botox ≠ Harmless
Think Botox is NBD? Think again. Timmerie points out:
-Long-term use paralyzes muscles.
-Some users are developing autoimmune issues and allergic reactions.
-And yes; it’s a literal toxin being injected into your face.
What the Church Says: Beauty, Body, and Limits
She pulls in wisdom from the USCCB's 2023 doctrinal note on the moral limits of tech and bodily manipulation. Key truths:
Our bodies are good.
Treating them like something we can endlessly “fix” or “upgrade” breaks down that truth.
We’re body and soul, made in God's image... and messing with that order has spiritual consequences.
So, Where Do We Go From Here?
Here’s Timmerie’s loving (but bold) call to action:
-Reclaim body literacy; know and understand your body.
-Celebrate natural aging; your laugh lines are signs of joy!
-Talk to your kids about where their worth comes from.
-Root your identity in God, not filters and fillers.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made, even if your face moves when you laugh. You don’t need injections to be beautiful. You need to see yourself the way God does. And that, friend, doesn’t come in a syringe.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever looked in the mirror and sighed. You’re not alone. But let’s not let the world define beauty; let’s let the Creator do that.
Wrinkles are not the enemy. Lies about our worth are.
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Treating PCOS naturally – metabolic disease based on blood sugar dysregulation. Triple board certified OBGYN & Functional medicine Dr. Tabatha Barber joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:32) Dr. Barber answers a question: how to prepare best for having another baby after pituitary gland complications with the last baby, and now a miscarriage? (26:55) How gut health affects pelvic health — endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility. Getting to the root cause. (34:02)
Resources mentioned:https://drtabatha.com/
Book: Fast to Faith
https://amzn.to/41Fj3G4
Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/#
Previous episode with Dr. Tabatha Barber
https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/fasting-health-benefits-faith
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Leaving Pride Behind – more people who are ex gay than gay in the US and UK. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:48) No one is born gay – the damaging policies behind the born gay myth. (18:35) Simple parenting hack to keep kids safe amid growing concern of misaligning values and sexual exposure. (33:40) Am I taking basic care of my body? Pope Leo’s personal trainer. (44:57)
Resources mentioned :Leaving Pride Behind: https://39617564.hs-sites.com/en/fighting-to-leave-pride-behind
https://ruthinstitute.org/
Study – No one is born gay. There is no gay gene
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693
Reintegrative Therapy
https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/
Leaving Pride Behind Testimonies: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi2OoPf_APuYNjW5reXMcMCNFd4v_ksP
Advice to parents of LGBTQ Children Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi2OoPf_APu5qIvFpqlppaYPWfPWOM-D
“Love & Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village”: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Economics-Takes-Family-Village/dp/0981605915
Devotion to the Precious Blood: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/devotion-to-the-precious-blood/?
Pope’s personal trainer
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ5JiKBv3nV/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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Guest host Cale Clarke looks up and asks, “Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven?” Plus: speaking of going “Up, up, and away”, a new Superman movie hits theaters this summer. Is he a Christ figure?
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Detaching from toxic people. Devin Schadt joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:16) Men – is family life more than providing for your family? (33:48) Adriana Smyth – Georgia woman who is brain dead kept alive while pregnant with son Chance. (42:32)
Resources mentioned :
Fathers of St. Joseph:
https://fathersofstjoseph.org/
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life:
https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband From Atheist to Priest
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-secret-diary-of-elisabeth-leseur/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3aZoKFXoMdowe1uKAGumOm5U8vyTo9qSOxE5X_NFJgmLyS6w4
Catholic Therapists: https://catholictherapists.com/
Catholic Psychotherapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory
Impossible Marriages Redeemed
https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf
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How the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and the Church compares to the leadership of business or family. Father Nathan Cromly from the Saint John Leadership Institute joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:15) What’s a Catholic response to failed leaders? (from parents to bosses) (19:10) Regretting plastic surgery & the growing trend of baby Botox for teens and twenty-year-olds and how it ties into body dysmorphia and transgenderism. (33:03)
Resources mentioned :https://www.saintjohninstitute.org/
Video Planned Parenthood transitioning children with hormoneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfoZCtbvdhM
Book: The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole: What You Never Knew About Your Natural Bodyhttps://amzn.to/4kftXJd
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Timmerie is all in on our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV... and not just because he’s the first American Pope (though whoa, how cool is that?!). This episode of Trending with Timmerie feels like a heart-to-heart over coffee and YouTube reels, as she unpacks Pope Leo’s first homily and what it means for you and me.
Here’s what you need to know
A Pope Who Gets It
Timmerie kicks off by sharing her joy, and honestly, her giddiness about Pope Leo. Her four-year-old is already obsessed (“He’s so cute!”), and it’s contagious. Timmerie talks about the homily from his inauguration Mass and what it reveals about his vision as our spiritual papa.
Pope Leo’s Big Theme: Holiness Through Sacrificial Love
Pope Leo is setting the tone: he’s calling us to holiness... not by climbing a ladder of success or checking off boxes, but by sacrificial love. That’s the kind of love Christ modeled, and it's the love Peter was called into. Guess what?! You and I are called into it too.
Love + Unity = The Mission
Quoting St. Augustine, Pope Leo reminds us that our hearts are restless until they rest in God. We were made for Divine Love. That restlessness we feel is a hunger for the sacrificial, unshakable love of Christ.
Pope Leo connects this to Peter's calling: to be a fisher of men, pulling souls from “the waters of evil and death.” This is a battle cry. Pope Leo wants to rescue souls (our souls) by anchoring us in God’s unshakable love.
St. Peter's Call Is Our Call
The homily goes into that famous post-Resurrection moment when Jesus asks Peter three times:
“Do you love me?”Here’s the twist:
-Jesus uses the Greek word for sacrificial love.
-Peter responds with the Greek word for friendly love.
It's awkward... but deeply human. Jesus is inviting Peter into deeper love, total self-giving love. Eventually, Peter gets it. He dies upside-down on a cross because he felt unworthy to die like Christ. That’s love. That’s leadership.
The Church’s Call: Not Just “Nice,” but Holy
Pope Leo quotes St. Augustine again to say the Church isn’t just a group of people who “get along.” It’s people who are radically united in loving their neighbor sacrificially: no fluff, no half-measures.
So, Pope Leo’s message is to stop playing Church. Let’s be the Church.
Takeaway from Timmerie:
Pray for Pope Leo. Read his homilies. And most of all, join him in this mission. The path to holiness isn’t glamorous, but it’s epic. And now we’ve got a Holy Father who’s not just talking the talk; he’s walking with us every step.
So… ready to be a fisher of souls with the Pope?
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Personalization of porn with Only Fans and AI virtual companions. Jim O’Day executive director of Integrity Restored joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:49) Gen z females turning to old men for relationships. Why? (23:32) Motherhood changes Actress Jennifer Lawrence's life and reminds us of the need to rekindle tenderness in women. (42:25)
Resources mentioned :https://integrityrestored.com/
Former top earning porn star and producer shares with Timmerie
https://relevantradio.com/2024/09/adult-entertainer-to-catholic-convert-interview/
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0615927335
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Timmerie sits down with Katy Faust, the fierce, truth-telling founder of Them Before Us, to talk about something that should be obvious but somehow isn’t anymore: why kids need their mom and their dad.
The Truth Your 4-Year-Old Already Gets
Timmerie kicks things off with a conversation she had with her 4-year-old daughter, who declared (with all the sass and certainty only a preschooler can muster):
t’s not true. They’re lying. Kids need a mommy and a daddy.”
Out of the mouths of babes.
In a world where everything is questioned (including whether moms and dads are interchangeable), this little girl sees reality clearly... and so does Katy Faust.
The Cultural Crisis: When Kids Are the Casualties
Katy explains how our culture has flipped the script. Instead of asking what children need, we now ask what adults want and then use kids to fulfill it. She explains why this is a major problem:
Kids Have a Right to Their Mom and Dad
Not just “a” mom or “a” dad... their biological parents. They’re the ones wired to love and protect that child in a uniquely fierce, sacrificial way.
Adoption, Katy says (as an adoptive mom herself), is a loving response to tragedy, not a model for how we should design families from the start.Biological Identity = Personal Identity
Children deeply need to know: "Whose am I?"
When kids are cut off from their origins: via IVF, surrogacy, anonymous sperm donors, it fractures their sense of self.Gender Balance Isn't Optional. It’s Essential.
Men father. Women mother. They do it differently. That’s a gift, not a glitch.
Two dads, two moms, or three poly-partners can't replicate the complementarity of a mom and a dad. And when we pretend otherwise, kids pay the price... often through confusion, identity struggles, or even increased risk of abuse.Where the Battle’s Fiercest
Katy doesn’t mince words. The two biggest cultural flashpoints where kids are denied a mom and dad:
-Gay marriage made moms and dads legally optional.
-Reproductive technologies intentionally separate kids from their biological parents in the name of adult “choice.”
Real love puts kids first.
Love = Sacrifice
As Catholics, we believe children are a gift, not a right. And that means saying a loving no to practices that intentionally deprive them of their parents, even if it’s uncomfortable or unpopular.
Want more? Check out Katy's book, "Them Before Us". It’s a total eye-opener, and it's a call to put children’s rights before adult desires.
Kids need a mom and dad. And guess what? Even your preschooler knows it.
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Catholic parenting coach Catherine Johnson joins Trending with Timmerie on how to help angry parents to parent more calmly. (1:47) Navigating toddlers who don’t listen and discipline better. (20:18) 1 in 10 women age 18-24 are on Only Fans and 1/2 of US men. (36:00) Will Planned Parenthood be defunded? Take action – house passes bill to defund. (46:42)
Resources mentioned :
Catherine Johnson’s website
https://cjjcoaching.com/
Episodes with Bree Solstad – former adult entertainer
https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=Bree+Solstad
Magdala Ministries – sexual addiction healing for women
https://www.magdalaministries.org/
Defund Planned Parenthood – Students for Life has asked us ask our U.S. Senators to vote on the House bill as is!
Call them TODAY!!
“Pass the budget bill to defund Planned Parenthood”
Leader Thune (SD): (202) 224-2321
Lisa Murkowski (AK): (202) 224-6665
Susan Collins (ME): (202) 224-2523
Dan Sullivan (AK): (202) 224-6501
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Joni Ernst (IA): (202) 223-3254
Josh Hawley (MO): (202) 224-6154
Ron Johnson (WI): (202) 224-5323
Thom Tillis (NC): (202) 224-6342
Rand Paul (KY): (202) 224-4343
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How do you break generational trauma bonds? Social media is lit with everyone talking about “generational trauma”. How do you heal? Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:28) Questions on healing generational trauma. (20:57) Navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage risk and difficult pregnancies while caring for littles. What is the primary role of the parent? (40:55)
Resources mentioned :https://joesikorra.com/
Book Recommendation “Getting Past your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy”: https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/
Joe Sikorra’s Book “The Whole World is Going Crazy-But You Don’t Have to: Scriptural and Psychological Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-World-Going-Crazy-But-Dont/dp/B0BXN9G4N7/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joe+sikorra&qid=1678737084&sr=8-3
Catholic Psychotherapy List of therapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory
Catholic Therapists:
https://catholictherapists.com/
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Wallet Win Catholic financial coaches Jonathan & Amanda Teixeira dive into the housing market and when to buy a new home on Trending with Timmerie. (2:09) What about a one-income family, how do you address that issue in terms of buying a home? (22:01) The most common question Catholic financial coaches receive – how do we drop down to a one income home and bring mom home? (33:59)
Resources mentioned :https://walletwin.com/
Casti Connubi – Encyclical on Christian Marriage
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19301231_casti-connubii.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1647565051866630&usg=AOvVaw0Q23g0i_XaOhIZCLPYn37v
Complete My Joy – Apostolic Exhortation to Christian Spouses
https://family.dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Complete-My-Joy-Apostolic-Exhortation-English.pdf
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Pope Leo XIV’s powerful inauguration moments and prayer in English. (0:49) Former news reporter turned Catholic convert Meisha Johnson joins Trending with Timmerie sharing her mystical conversion experience. (6:29) Being a single Catholic mom after converting and introducing faith to her family. (34:15) Why birth control is poison. (43:04)
Resources mentioned :Meisha Johnson on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/meishapjohnson/
Why birth control is poison
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuQ8zOxYXr/?igsh=cXkxdnRkNzNwbHIy
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Scientific and historical proofs for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – The Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo unpacked with Father Robert Spitzer on Trending with Timmerie. (1:40) Eucharistic Miracles and their consistency with the burial cloths of Christ. (27:20) Papal Inauguration — Pope Leo’s homily reveals his mission and ours. (43:13)
Resources mentioned :https://www.magiscenter.com/
https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/the-shroud-turin-science
The 4 Levels of Happiness
https://store.magiscenter.com/products/four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing
Pope Leo XIV embraces his oldest brother Louis Prevost in St. Peter’s Basilica following the inaugural Mass of the new papacy
https://x.com/the_loopcast/status/1924092249333227557?s=46
Royals bow to and meet the pope
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJyyUxzSJJg/?igsh=b3YzNmw0cXR1NWFm
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Leftover IVF baby embryo jewelry (0:40) Christian principles for thriving with artificial intelligence with guest Christopher M. Reilly on Trending with Timmerie. (27:27)
Resources mentioned:
Scandinavia research – couples likely to divorce after failed IVF attempt
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12317/abstract;jsessionid=15C5E2D0FEEDCE75FDF9374F26F76BD3.f03t02
Infertility Episodes with Dr. Caldwell:
https://relevantradio.com/?s=Susan+Caldwell
Why Catholics should leave the WHO
https://relevantradio.com/2025/01/why-catholics-should-leave-the-who/
NaPro Telemedicine
https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/
Shiloh - A Post-IVF Ministry
https://www.shilohivf.com/about
Emily Chapman – Healing when you can’t have children adoption?
https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/healing-when-you-cant-have-children/
Christopher M. Reilly
https://christophermreilly.com/
Contemporary Bioethics: Catholic Wisdom for a Confused Culture
https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/contemporary-bioethics-catholic-wisdom-for-a-confused-culture
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