The Discerning Mother

Motherhood will change you and for many of us, that change cracks open what’s been hidden for too long, especially the things we used to numb.

In this episode, I sit down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and founder of Love Life Sober, to talk about what happens when a high-achieving woman realizes alcohol is no longer serving her. What comes next? Shame? Isolation? Or maybe… freedom?

We talk about:

• The “mom wine” culture...

In this episode, I unpack the cultural and spiritual lies that tell women they have to “do it all” to be worthy.

This one’s for you if:

• You’re always the one people rely on

• Rest makes you feel guilty

• You’re scared to stop because you might fall apart

• You’ve spiritualized burnout and called it holy

We talk about:

• How trauma creates “high-functioning” women

• The science behind the strong-woman survival respo...

In this episode, I invites you to stop treating your body like a malfunctioning machine and start honoring it as a wise, integrated part of your healing.

We talk about:

• Why your symptoms are not random or meaningless

• How trauma rewires the brain and body

• What Catholicism says about the body-soul connection

• How to decode the signals your body is sending you

• Why true healing isn’t about control it’s about restoration

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Let’s be honest: Most of us don’t know how to rest. We crash. We scroll. We half-pray with one eye open. 😅

But, rest is not weakness - it’s warfare. FOR REAL. Hear me out.  It’s trust. It’s obedience. I’s a vital part of your healing.

In this episode, Brigid breaks open:

• Why rest isn’t just a nap or a spa day

• The spiritual and biological design behind restoration

• How God models rest (and why we ignore it)

• How burnout a...

In this episode, Brigid sits down with Catholic Herbalist Colleen to talk about the sacredness of the body, the healing power of God’s creation, and why using herbs doesn’t make you a hippie heretic.

This isn’t your typical wellness chat. You’ll hear real talk on:

• What Catholic herbalism is (and what it’s not)

• What apoptogenic reallyyy means

• Why ignoring the body is often the root of burnout, anxiety, and hormone havoc

• Th...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by traditional birth companion (& one of my mentors!) Billie Harrigan for a soul-stirring conversation about the spiritual significance of birth and the deep calling of motherhood.

We talk about:

• Why birth is more than a medical event. It’s a holy initiation.

• How society’s treatment of mothers reveals our spiritual disconnection

• The ancient wisdom that birth carries when it’s allow...

There is a quiet wisdom written into your body.

In this episode, we explore what it means to reconnect with your feminine energy by honoring the design of your cycle, emotionally, physically, spiritually.

It is not about “hacking your hormones” or controlling your body. This is about listening to it. Trusting it. Letting it lead.

We dive into:

• What feminine energy really is (and why it’s not weakness)

• The four phases of you...

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...