• How Having a Baby Changes Your Friendships
    Nov 18 2024

    In today’s episode, Aprylle & Ruby discuss all things friendship! From how they’ve changed after having kids, to tips for maintaining friendships in motherhood, to how things feel a little different now, especially with those who may not have kids. Friendships may ebb and flow, but know that each one serves a special purpose according to the Lord’s will.

    Be sure to take a listen, leave a review and let us know what you think!

    Let’s connect! You can find us …

    Instagram: @motheringevepodcast

    Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

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    19 mins
  • What to Expect in Postpartum Recovery
    Nov 11 2024

    This week's episode is all about postpartum recovery. As a recipient of some conflicting postpartum education after two labors Ruby uncovers what to expect after labor and delivery and what are some red flags. Give this a listen to review, share with a friend who is expecting and wants to know, and share your experience!

    Connect with us!
    Find us on Instagram @motheringevepodcast
    Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

    This free, confidential hotline is available 24/7 and offers support before, during, and after pregnancy. You can call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Counselors are available in English and Spanish.

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    22 mins
  • Doing Postpartum Differently: A Look at Different Cultures Around the World
    Nov 4 2024

    In today’s episode, Aprylle and Ruby are jumping on their soap boxes to talk about how other cultures across the world approach this postpartum by supporting and caring for the mother, compared to the treatment of mothers in the Western world. Spoiler alert: postpartum in our Western society is sorely lacking!

    Don’t be afraid to do postpartum differently, mama. We’re here to help.


    Helpful Links & Resources Mentioned:


    Mothering Eve Episode 8, Simple Goals

    Here’s links to some great foods and recipes to include postpartum as well information about other cultures, resources for recovery:

    https://lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-postpartum-recovery-meals/

    https://lilynicholsrdn.com/postpartum-recovery-real-food/

    Delivering Miracles Podcast, Episode 61 with Lily Nichols, RDN


    Let’s connect!

    Instagram: @motheringevepodcast

    Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

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    23 mins
  • Our Favorite Saints
    Oct 28 2024

    This week Ruby and Aprylle get together to share some of their favorite saints! With All Saints Day approaching, now can be the perfect time to learn more about a saint, or discover small ways that you can emulate them in your daily life as we all strive for holiness. Who is your favorite saint?


    Here are some links to learn more about the saints mentioned in the podcast:

    Episode 11: Finding Time to Pray

    Catholic Classics Podcast: Introduction to the Devout Life is Season 1

    The Story of a Soul: St. Therese’s Autobiography (this is currently being featured on Catholic Classics!)

    A Call to a Deeper Love

    Divine Mercy in My Soul: The Diary of St. Faustina



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    24 mins
  • Finding Time to Pray
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode Ruby shares some tips and thoughts on finding time to pray as a mother of young children. Whether you’re freshly postpartum, a mother of toddlers, or mothering multiple young kids, this is the episode for you. God is waiting for you!


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    11 mins
  • Aprylle's Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Experiences Alongside a Midwife
    Oct 14 2024

    In today’s episode, Aprylle talks about midwives! If you’ve been deciding what kind of care is for you, this episode will highlight what a midwife is, and the differences between midwifery care and care from an OBGYN. She’ll also share her experience working with midwives through the continuum of her care at two years postpartum, and why she decided to switch from traditional OBGYN care in the first place.

    American College of Nurse-Midwives Find a Midwife Page: https://www.midwife.org/find-a-midwife

    Mothering Eve Episode 2: When Labor & Delivery Don’t Go How You Planned, and How to Find Peace



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    12 mins
  • Motherhood: The Unspoken Road to Sainthood
    Oct 7 2024

    Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! In this episode Aprylle and Ruby share some thoughts on the holiness and vocation of motherhood. Motherhood is messy, challenging, and full of ups and downs. We share some insights from writers on motherhood and how we can live out our vocation virtuously in everyday mom life.

    Motherhood as a Path to Sainthood article

    Imitate the 10 Amazing Virtues article


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    16 mins
  • What God asks of you is simple
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode Ruby breaks down some of the patterns behind making goals and how our brains best respond to goal setting. Using strategies discussed you can help establish your own personal goals, break them down in achievable simple steps to feel less overwhelmed.

    Other sources discussed:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5854216/


    Contact us! You can find us on Instagram at @motheringevepodcast
    Email: motheringevepodcast@gmail.com

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    13 mins