Managing Your Fertility
Episodes
79 – Mary Bruno: The Hard Conversations Catholics Need to Have About IVF, NFP & Fertility
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Mary Bruno, author, speaker, Certified Creighton Practitioner, cofounder of the nonprofit FAM Base (fabmbase.org), and founder of Wh...
78 - Dr. Sarah Bartel - When You Feel “Touched Out”: Creating Safe Touch & Rebuilding Intimacy in Marriage
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you don’t want to be touched at the end of the day… isn’t rejection - but nervous system overload?In this honest, hope-filled...
76 - Wuthering Heights, Hyper-Sexualization & What We’re Really Hungry For
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new adaptation of Wuthering Heights has sparked conversation — but is it truly reflective of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, or something else...
75 - Was the Catholic Church Right All Along? Rethinking Feminism, NFP, & Birth Control with Katelyn Capistrant
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the Church wasn’t behind the times - but actually ahead of them?In this powerful conversation, chemist, wife, and mom Katelyn Capistrant joi...
75 - Rethinking Women’s Healthcare: The Power of Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) and how it can transform women’s healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Marguerite Duane, a physicia...
Welcome to Managing Your Fertility
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Managing Your Fertility - the podcast where women’s health meets hope and integration. Hosted by Bridget Busacker, each episode explores ...
74 - Hormonal Birth Control Explained: Health Risks, Informed Consent & Evidence-Based Alternatives with Dr. Marguerite Duane
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician and co-founder of FACTS about Fertility. Dr. Duane draws on ...
73 - Breaking Barriers: Navigating Scrupulosity and Embracing Healthy Intimacy in Catholic Marriage with Dr. Sarah Bartel
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Sarah Bartel, PhD, a moral theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach, to dive deep into some challenging and enlightening topic...
72 - Pray with Me! Our Lady, Intercessor of Fertility Awareness
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I’m sharing a prayer I wrote a few years ago for all of us on our fertility journeys. Whether you're facing infertility...
71 - Mary Bruno: Saying “No” to S*x with your Spouse - Navigating Guilt, Honesty, & Perfectionism
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Mary Bruno, Creighton Practitioner, author, and co-founder of FAbM Base, to discuss her newest book, "Missing Pieces: Female Pe...
70 - Mary Bruno: Navigating IVF, IUI, & RRM personally and as an NFP instructor (IVF Series)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Mary Bruno, Creighton Practitioner, author, and fo-founder of FAbM Base, to discuss restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) in-vitro...
69 - Dr. Marguerite Duane: Beyond IVF - Exploring Restorative Reproductive Medicine (IVF series)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Marguerite Duane to discuss restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) options for women, men, and couples navigating infertility or &q...
68 - Dr. Tim Pawl: Can I say "no" to s*x with my spouse? aka the marital debt! (part 3/3)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Pawl is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He works on metaphysics, philosophical theolo...
67 - Dr. Tim Pawl: Can I say "no" to s*x with my spouse? aka the marital debt! (part 2/3)
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Pawl is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He works on metaphysics, philosophical theolo...
66 - Dr. Tim Pawl: Can I say "no" to s*x with my spouse? aka the marital debt! (part 1/3)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Pawl is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He works on metaphysics, philosophical theolo...
65 - David & Bridget: Should we watch s*x scenes in movies? Can they impact our own sex lives?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should we watch sex scenes in movies? Could they negatively or positively impact marital sex? Today, I sit down with David and we talk about our own e...
64: Current state of women's health & a freebie for you!
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could talk to your medical professional with confidence about charting your cycle?! In today's episode, I sit down and talk about the ...
63 - Christina Valenzuela: How body literacy can transform our relationship with ourselves, others, & God (& introducing her new book!)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does body literacy matter?I'm sitting down with Christina Valenzuela, founder of Pearl & Thistle, and author of the book, "Cycle Charting...
62 - Ginny Noce: Q&A about all things functional nutrition (answering your questions from the 'gram!)
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming back at ya with a Q&A all about functional nutrition by answering your questions from Instagram! Here's what we cover in toda...
61 - Ginny Noce: Can you eat your way to better health?!
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if food can help the body heal? Do some foods negatively impact your health (sleep, cycle, etc.)? What if you could eat differe...
60 - Melissa Tablada: How do you deepen connection with your spouse? Strategies, support, and a 14-day marriage challenge!
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering how you can build deeper connection in your marriage, but don't know where to start, this episode is for you!! Today, I...
59 - Elise Gallagher: Women's roles, living in "shoulds", and unleashing the feminine genius
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think about the idea of women saying "yes" to what God calls them to and not fitting into a particular box or stereotypical role...
58 - Beautifully Made: A Life of Integration (FREE workbook included!)
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you integrate your physical, mental, & spiritual wellbeing? In this episode, I breakdown what it means to live a life of integration and h...
57 - Dr. Sarah Bartel: Sex Q&A
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I asked for YOUR questions about sex & intimacy and you all delivered! I am sitting down with Dr. Sarah Bartel, moral theologian, to answer your q...
56 - What is a priest's role when it comes to NFP?
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is priest's role when it comes to NFP? Here's my hot take. We rely too heavily on our priests. We think priests should take care of every...
55 - THREE ways to market & promote NFP more effectively
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you've been a part of the marriage prep training that highlights NFP with frolicking couples smiling at each other and the promo that NFP is...
54 - What does it look like to lean into YOUR NFP story?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we make space for every NFP story? There are a lot of gaps when it comes to NFP. From marketing, teaching, instruction, spiritual direction... unle...
53 - Sr. Emily Syverson: Holiness May Not Be What You Expect
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the phrase "holier than thou"? In today's episode, I have the joy of sitting down with my dear friend Sr. Emily Syverson, Pro...
52 - Katie Zulanas: What is the Fertility Science Institute (FSI) & How Can It Help You?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Couple to Couple League (CCL) launched the Fertility Science Institute (FSI), which provides ongoing and long-term support for women and couples when ...
51 - Dr. Elisa Yao: Egg Quality Impacts Your Overall Health
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your egg quality impacts your overall health?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elisa Yao to discuss all aspects of egg quality and how...
50 - WHO Report on Infertility: What's Missing?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with a report highlighting the number of people who struggle with infertility (1 in 6) and wh...
49 - Rebekah Knobeloch: Purity Culture Impacts You In More Ways Than You Think
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is purity culture? Do you have command over your virginity or is it something your husband owns? How has purity culture negatively impac...
48 - Does Your Mindset Impact Your View of the Opposite Sex... and Sex Itself?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore mindset and how our thought patterns impact the way we live, think, and experience freedom or enslavement in our daily live...
47 - Bridget & David on Sexual Sins
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with David to talk about sexual sin, chastity, and about our own struggles to make sense of "how far is too far?" and never getting a strai...
46 - Dr. Sarah Bartel - Answering All Your Sex Questions!
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to enjoy sex during the luteal phase? Can you say "no" to sex with your spouse? How can you navigate a spontaneou...
45 - Chelsea Harkins: Pelvic Floor 101 (way more than PP recovery!)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had painful sex? Did you find things didn't feel "quite right" down there? Are you in the wild west of PP recovery and p...
44 - Does Sacrificial Love Mean Never Saying No to Sex with Your Spouse?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does sacrificial love mean you never refuse your spouse sex? Can women enjoy sex or does it have to be a thing you "get through"? Is it the husban...
43 - Why Don't Men Take Hormonal Contraceptives?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why the heck don't men take contraceptives? After all, they're fertile all the time! In this episode, I explore why men don't take hormonal contrace...
42 - The Complicated History of the Pill & Women's Healthcare
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I get lit up about the history of contraception, the limitations its placed on women (rather than freeing us) and the complications it's caused...
41 - Amanda Grimes: Let's Talk about the Messiness of NFP
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when NFP doesn't go the way you thought it would? How do you respond when you get a positive pregnancy test and you're feeling ALL the f...
40 - Jen Messing: How to Live as Gift - Going Deeper into the Theology of the Body
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you live out Theology of the Body in your daily life? What does it mean to embrace your body and your personhood? Can you live in integration w...
39 - Living Integrated Means Understanding Your Body
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we understand ourselves as women, we're able to show up fully to whatever table (or tables!) we sit at. When we're integrated, we can make inform...
38 - Why You Need an Instructor
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know, I say it a lot: you need an instructor. In this episode, I go into three reasons why you need an instructor and I get into some of the nitty g...
37 - Danielle Thompson: Navigating Infertility & Foster Care with Hope
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Bridget sits down with Danielle Thompson, founder of Favor Fertility Ministry, to talk more about her story of infertility and...
36 - Leah Jacobson: What is Wholistic Feminism & Why Do We Need It?
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the history of feminism? Did you ever feel like you didn't really fit into the movement based on your beliefs & valu...
35 - Two Become Family: Building a Healthy Marriage, Roles, & TOB
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder if you're doing marriage "right"? Are you nervous that you might not have what it takes to create a healthy, thriving marriage? C...
34 - Emily Frase: When You Don't Feel Bad about Pre-Marital Sex
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the Catholic Church teach about pre-marital sex? What do the stats say about pre-marital sex? How do those hormones work? Okay, we get it...
33 - Brandy Norton: How to Have Good Catholic Sex
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if it's okay to have great sex? Do you worry about Googling your questions only to come up with something you wish you could un...
32 - Bridget Busacker: Start Your Chart™ Course - Answering Your Questions!
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm hopping on the podcast to share more about Start Your Chart™, how it started, and what you can expect out of this course! The course is LIVE, ...
31 - Damon Owens: What, How, Why: Theology of the Body Lived Out
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is Theology of the Body (TOB)? How do we live TOB out in marriages? Can TOB help us grow in joy in our marriages? The season finale is h...
30 - Lauren Vitale: Whole Mission Marquette Method (Method Conversation Series)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that pro...
29 - Kristina Poce: Femme Fertility (Method Conversation Series)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that prov...
28 - Mairead Suthoff: FEMM Health (Method Conversation Series)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that prov...
27 - Mikayla Dalton: Boston Cross Check Method (Method Conversation Series)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that prov...
26 - Bonus Episode: Dr. Marguerite Duane - Reproductive Justice & Informed Consent
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board certified family physician and co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS. She is trained as a Cr...
25 - Hanna & Paul Caruso: Serena Canada (Method Conversation Series)
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that prov...
24 - Ellen Holloway: SymptoPro Fertility Education (Method Conversation Series)
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that prov...
23 - Mariana Lopez: Couple to Couple League (Method Conversations Series)
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that pr...
22 - Heather Turner: Billings Ovulation Method (Method Conversation Series)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that pr...
21 - Melissa Buchan: ChartNeo (Method Conversation Series)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that pr...
20 - Melissa Tablada: Creighton Fertility Care (Method Conversation Series)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that pro...
19 - Alex DeRose: Joyful Motherhood (PT. 2)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel drained in your motherhood? Are you struggling with mom guilt weighing you down? Ever wondered if you lean into joy you might be participa...
18 - Alex DeRose: Joy in Marriage & Sex (PT. 1)
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create a joyful marriage? Can that joy include the bedroom (ahem, or wherever you might find yourselves)? What mindset work do we need to d...
17 - Mary Bruno: Navigating Infertility with Fertility Awareness
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you navigating infertility or have questions about how to know if you're infertile? Are you struggling to know what to say to a friend who is nav...
16 - Lauren Vitale: How to Make Sure You Don't Choose a Crazy Instructor
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how an instructor is trained? Are you nervous about getting a psycho instructor who's secretly (or maybe, not-so-secretly) tryi...
15 - Tim Lucchesi: Should Mothers & Fathers Have Specific Roles in Family Life?
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if fatherhood & motherhood matter? Do you ever struggle with definitions of what a mother or father "should" be and get frustrated?...
14 - Dr. Amy Beckley: How to Detect Ovulation & Ovulation Quality at Home with PROOV
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you could get really specific about your hormones? Do you know how to specifically identify ovulation? Wondering if it's pos...
13 - John Capistrant: Loving Your Spouse through NFP
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you love your spouse during times of abstinence? What does chastity look like in marriage? How can husbands stay supportive when practicing NFP...
12 - Dr. Sarah Bartel: How to Strengthen Your Marriage & Sex Life
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to have a healthier marriage? Are you wondering how you can incorporate intimacy into your marriage? Does sex feel more like a...
11 - Cami Berthiaume: Fertility Awareness in Everyday Life
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to live out Fertility Awareness (FA) in everyday life? How can Natural Family Planning (NFP) help your marriage? What can w...
10 - Christina Valenzuela: Starting Fertility Awareness Conversations Sooner
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When should women learn about their cycles? How can we start these conversations sooner and make it age appropriate? Can cycle awareness h...
09 - Sarah Rooney: Period Positivity & Mindset Around Your Cycle
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if it's possible to be at peace with your period? Do you struggle with body positivity? Is it possible that a mindset shift co...
08 - Emily Frase: How to Talk About & Prepare for Sex When You're Engaged
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you ramp up intimacy before marriage? Is lube okay to use? How do you combat purity culture when you've been raised with "sex is ba...
07 - Elizabeth Marcolini: Clean Beauty & Its Impact on Fertility
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the movement towards clean beauty products a gimmick? How do you start cleaning out your cabinet of personal care products? Why does wh...
06 - Mairead Suthoff: Cycle Syncing to Maximize Your Workouts
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to sync your cycle to your workouts? Can you maximize your workouts while honoring your body? Do you hate your period and t...
05 - Alex DeRose: Feminism & Birth Control
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does authentic, holistic women's health care look like? How can we embrace our bodies as women - including our reproductive system? C...
04 - Kelly Breaux: Navigating Loss
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget sits down with Kelly Breaux, co-founder of Red Bird Ministries, to talk honestly about the struggles of pregnancy and child loss, resources ne...
03 - Megan Faller: How to Align Your Cycle with Your Schedule
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever think you could align your cycle with your work schedule? Have you ever wondered if you could maximize your productivity with your ...
02 - Emily Frase: Honest Conversations about Holy Sex
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to have "holy sex" and what does that actually look like? How can you create a thriving, healthy sex life with your spouse?&nb...
01 - Emily Harpole: Feminine Genius & Fertility Awareness
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the feminine genius? How does fertility awareness tie into the feminine genius? Why should women lean into their feminine genius?&...