The Discerning Mother

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane from Newtown Wellness, a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health expert. We dive deep into the emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother and why this sacred season deserves more support than our culture often provides.

Together, we explore:

• The invisible load of motherhood and how to name it

• Why setting boundaries isn’t ...

Are you a mom who “should” be fine, but still doesn’t feel like yourself?

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind The Dwelling Place, a monthly membership for women healing after birth and motherhood shifts. Whether your birth was traumatic or just intense, this is a sacred space for restoration. You don’t need to be in full-blown crisis to deserve support.

You might not need another course or coaching program right now. You ...

In this episode of The Discerning Mother, Brigid Tebaldi shares her powerful journey from conventional health beliefs to deep trust in God’s design for birth and motherhood. Hear how a college awakening, a series of births, and a heart for healing led her to become a board-certified women’s health coach and birth mentor for moms who love Jesus and want more peace, trust, and clarity in motherhood.

You’ll hear:

• How Brigid shif...

In this episode of The Discerning Mother Podcast, Brigid sits down with Carrie Walker, a wife, mother of seven, former youth minister, and award-nominated author of Emma’s Hero. Carrie shares the incredible journey that led her from full-time ministry to full-time motherhood to writing her debut novel, inspired by a teen she once mentored whose baby defied medical odds.

Together, Brigid and Carrie explore:

• What it means to tr...

Birth opens us - body, mind, and soul. It’s one of the most powerful and sacred moments a woman can experience. But, it also leaves us vulnerable. In this episode, Brigid explores how birth can become a doorway to either trauma or grace, and how the enemy often uses that rawness to whisper lies about your body, your worth, and your strength.

It doesn’t have to stay that way! Your birth story can be reclaimed. Jesus and Mary want ...

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 materna...

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 yours...

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 s...

In this episode, I dive into how nutrition plays a crucial role in healing after a challenging or traumatic birth. From protein to healthy fats and complex carbs, discover how the right foods can support your body’s recovery, balance your hormones, and even improve your emotional well-being. Whether you’re feeling drained, foggy, or overwhelmed, nourishing yourself properly is the key to feeling like you again. Tune in for practica...

⚠️ Warning: This episode is about spiritual warfare.

Have you ever let your prayer life slip a little… [I know I have :/] only to feel the consequences in ways you never expected? That happened to me recently, and in this episode of The Discerning Mother, I’m sharing a dream that shook me - one that reminded me just how real spiritual warfare is. And, how important it is to prioritize God. 

I had been wrestling with personal decisi...

Ever wondered why your husband does what he does? Or how to have those tough conversations in a way that actually brings you closer instead of pushing you apart?

In this episode of The Discerning Mother, I sit down with Kenneth of Catholic Men’s Coaching to unpack what it truly means to be a masculine man, how to communicate your needs effectively, and how to invite your husband into deeper support and love for you.

We dive into:

In this episode, Brigid opens up about her own birth experiences, from her first, fear-filled birth to the births that followed, filled with pain, doubt, and trauma. She reflects on the lessons learned, the healing that took place, and how these births transformed her perspective on what it means to trust your body and your instincts.

If you've ever felt scared or traumatized by your birth experiences, this episode will show you th...

What if you’ve given birth nine times and still feel terrified for baby number ten? In this episode, Brigid unpacks a powerful conversation with a mother expecting her tenth child, yet still battling fear and anxiety about labor.

Brigid discusses how they explored the deep-rooted fears that have followed her through each birth, from her first c-section to the “horrible” labors that came after. Why does the fear persist? And, more i...