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Healthy Catholic Moms
Welcome to the Healthy Catholic Moms Podcast with Brittany Pearson! If you’re a Catholic mom who wants to feel stronger, eat healthier, build sustainable habits, and take better care of your body without adding more stress to your already busy life, you’re in the right place.
As a Catholic wife and homeschooling mom of five, Brittany understands how challenging it can be to prioritize your health while caring for your family and living out your vocation. That’s why she’s passionate about making…
Episodes
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Emotional Eating
This is something I think so many of us relate to... Let's dive in... Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/…
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Spring Cleaning Your Health/Fitness Routine!
Oh, ladies, it is that beautiful time of year when you (hopefully) get the urge to throw out half the stuff in your house, clean it all, and get things…
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Five Things I'm Loving Right Now- Second Edition
Some of my favorite things from FOODS I'm into (spoiler alert: it's still goat cheese)-- to what's keeping me mentally sane right now... I'd love to hear yours…
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Q&A: How Heavy Should Your Weights Be, What to Do When Everyone Around You is Indulging, and Should You Do Fasted Cardio?
My favorite kind of episode- where I tackle YOUR questions! Find answers to everything I mention in the title, and as always, probably more than you're looking…
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Stop Doing This and Start Making Progress
Sometimes we are the biggest obstacles in the way to our success... This is what we need to do to push forward. Join my email list here…
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"Macro-Friendly" Snack Ideas
In every challenge, and with almost every one-on-one client, the question, "But, what snacks should I eat?" inevitably comes up. Clearly we love our snack…
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Five Tricks to MOTIVATE Yourself to Workout!
By and large the biggest question I hear is, "BRITTANY, HOW DO I MOTIVATE MYSELF TO WORKOUT?!" Well, here are my best tips and tricks :) Enjoy! Join my email…
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TEN Meatless Meal Ideas
Well, ladies, Lent is upon us! If you're already sick of the same pasta and fish sticks you make every Friday... you're not alone, and I am here to help! Tune…
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Getting Healthy is NOT Hard!
"But it's just so hard!" "I've tried to lose weight, but it's too hard!" And the list goes on... It's really not hard, but it can feel like it- and here's…
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Q&A: Should You Have a Cheat Day, Does Walking Count as Exercise, and How to Ease Back in After Time Off
Tackling all your hot questions in this to-the-point episode! Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/…
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Let's Talk Supplements!
In this episode, I am sharing with you the *only* supplements I take & WHY I do... Tune in to find out :) Join my email list here…
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My Top Five Productivity Hacks
I don't know about you, but I just LOVE hearing other mom's tips and tricks at making their days run more seamlessly... Some of these might already be your…
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5 Ways I Add In Movement as a SAHM
THIS is an important (and kind of silly?) episode! If you are spending most of your day at home with your kids- especially during the winter months- tune in…
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My Goals & Fun List for 2021!
Ahh, I promised you I would share mine eventually, and there was a reason I was waiting! Here are the areas I am focusing on in 2021 and the list of fun things…
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How to Ease Your Back & Joint Pain
With the everyday hustle and bustle of bending down to pick up kids, slouching over the steering wheel, and other mundane activities that have us in awkward…
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Q&A: Do I Need to Use a Protein Powder, Best Foods for First Trimester, & More!
Ahh, I love a good Q&A! In this episode, I tackle some of your wonderful questions regarding supplements, whether or not you can add workouts to make up for…
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5 Books That Have Changed My Life
Oh my word, I could talk about books all day! But don't worry- I limited myself to just about 20 minutes instead... I cannot wait to share with you these five…
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Do You Need to Do Cardio to Lose Fat?
In this episode, I am tackling one of the MOST COMMON questions that I receive, whether in my DMs, or from the mouths of clients throughout our training…
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Four Types of Foods You NEED to Have Present at Every Meal
If some days you find yourself hungry by midmorning, you might need to rethink your breakfast combo...In this episode, I take you through the four TYPES of…
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POSTPARTUM Fitness: Where to Begin
If you aren't currently or about to be in this season, you might want to skip this episode and come back to it when it applies... If you ARE in this season-…
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Q&A: Favorite Travel Snacks & Tips for Eating Out
Fast and furious in this one, I answer some of your questions on what to eat while in the car and best tips for ordering out! Join my email list here…
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How to Track Your Macros BETTER (feat. Ben Pearson)
Tracking your macros is NOT the same thing as simply punching in what you already ate... It is NOT keeping a food diary. In this episode, Ben and I share our…
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Let's Get into GOALS for 2021!
Ahhh, one of my favorite topics.. GOALS! I love the New Year and the fresh-start feeling that comes with it... In this episode, I share with you how I set…
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How to AVOID Weight Gain During the Holidays
Okay, we're in the thick of Christmas cookies, sangrias, and other indulgences... but it doesn't have to equal going up a pant-size! Here are some tips to…
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Five Things I'm LOVING Right Now
Come join me in a fun conversation about what is bringing me joy & enhancing my life currently and, yes, some of it is health and fitness related, but some of…
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Q&A: Should You Workout When You're Sick, What To Do If You're Starving But "Out" of Calories for the Day, & Which Is More Important When You're Pregnant: Getting in Your Workout or Sleeping?
Thank you LISTENERS for your awesome questions! Tune in the for the short and sweet answers to them :) Join my email list here…
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The Best Upper Body Exercises for Women (featuring Ben Pearson)
While we're a few months off from tank top season, let's talk upper body exercises! In this episode, Britt and Ben delve into which exercises are worth your…
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Five Ingredient Meals for Fast Weeknight Dinners
We have all been there when we've forgotten to defrost the meat, or just dropped the ball on planning dinner... These are the staples I have on hand at all…
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How to Stay Fit and Healthy at ALL Stages & Seasons of Life
You're only going to be successful in becoming healthy & maintaining a healthy lifestyle if you are able to adapt to each new stage and season. Here is how I…
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Q&A: Should You Switch Up Your Exercises, App to Use for Workouts, and What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Yay! Brittany's favorite- Q&A is back :) In this episode, she tackles your questions on whether or not you should be varying your exercises versus sticking…
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Fit & Healthy GIFT IDEAS
The gifting season is upon us! Brittany shares some of her favorite ideas to gift to others, and maybe add to your own wish list as well :) Come listen to this…
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Our Top Five GLUTE Exercises! (feat. Ben Pearson)
Britt & Ben delve into their top five exercises to target the glutes! These can be done from home, or at a gym, and are the most scientifically-backed…
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Five Tips to Beat the Seasonal Blues
Even if you are generally happy in the spring and summer, you might find yourself in a hard-to-shake funk during the colder months. There ARE things you can…
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How to Make Sure You Are Losing FAT, Not Just "Weight"
If you have been engaging in a losing battle with the scale, OR, have lost weight but still aren't happy with your results...you need to listen to this…
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How Fitness Can Improve Sex With Your Spouse
Yes, we're going there... In this episode, Brittany talks about how your fitness and nutrition affects your sexual relationship with your husband and how we…
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Can You Really Gain Back an HOUR in Your Day?! (Yes, and Here is HOW)
If you feel a little bit like a chicken with your head cut off trying to find time to make healthy meals, get your workouts in, clean the bathroom, care for…
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Should I Bother Trying to Lose the Baby Weight If I'm Trying to Get Pregnant Again?
Hopping into this listener-requested topic... Brittany lays out the various fields of thought around this, as well as shares her personal experience and…
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FIVE Delicious Ways to Incorporate More VEGETABLES (salsas, pestos, & more!)
We all know we need to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables a day to get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber we need BUT it does NOT have to be boring! In this…
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How to Plan Your Workouts (How Many Sets & Reps, Should You Do Cardio, and More!)
In this episode, Brittany and Ben explain how to plan your week of workouts. THIS episode is what you need to give you the guidance as to if you should be…
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What I Eat in a Day
In this episode, you get it exactly what it sounds like! Brittany takes you through what she eats in an average day & how she handles days that she knows will…
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How to Take Control of Your Health
Yes, you CAN control many aspects of it. In this episode, Brittany talks about how to take ownership of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health…
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FIVE Tips to Up Your Protein Intake (PLUS specific, high-protein foods to incorporate!)
"But Brittany, what can I eat that is high protein with not a lot of fat and carbs?!" I get asked this question on the daily... In this episode, I break down…
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Top FIVE Macro-Tracking Tips (feat. Ben Pearson)
In this episode, Britt & Ben delve into all things tracking macros... What to do if you find yourself still hungry, how to make sure you keep seeing progress…
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Q&A: Thoughts on a Plant-Based Diet, Tips for Fitting in Your Workout, Protein Shake Ideas & More!
Thank you all for your questions! In this episode, I am (trying to) rapid-fire answers some fun listener questions like, "Should I stretch before or after a…
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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise and Eat Well
There are days we ALL want to just curl up in a ball, skip the workout, eat the half-gallon of ice cream and call it a day. How do you motivate yourself to…
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How to Navigate Food Labels, Healthy Weeknight Dinners + MORE with Kristen Noriega, R.D.
In this fun interview, I am chatting with Kristen Noriega from the Holy Healthy Mama Podcast and does a deep dive into all things nutrition. Kristen is a…
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TEN Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget!
Healthy eating doesn't have to break the bank. You CAN cut down the grocery budget while still buying nutrient-dense foods. Join my email list here…
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Why Tracking Macros Works Better Than Any Other "Diet" (feat. Ben Pearson)
In this episode, Britt & Ben tackle the question of just WHY tracking macros works better for the average person versus other popular diets- keto, intermittent…
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Pregnancy Workout Modifications + TIPS on How to Get That Workout In When You're Exhausted (and Maybe Nauseous)
Being pregnant can be ROUGH, and working out while pregnant can be the very last thing on your mind, BUT, there is so much research to say how beneficial it…
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Healthy Food Choices at Parties, BBQs, etc.
Summer is here and so are BBQs, grad parties, and celebrations of all kinds! You CAN enjoy these occasions without gaining body fat and your choices are not…
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Yes It's Hard, But You Need To Wake Up Before Your Kids + What MY Morning Routine Looks Like
We would never roll into work and THEN try to get ready for the day. Our kids are our jobs, our vocation, and very demanding "bosses." If we wake up to them…
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Finding BALANCE in Your Pursuit of Fitness
How much is TOO much time, energy, money, etc. spent on worrying about your physical health? Where do we draw the line as Catholic moms striving to be in…
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Is Feeling the "BURN" a Sign of an Effective Workout? (feat. Ben Pearson)
In this very organized episode (kidding), Ben joins Brittany to discuss what constitutes an effective workout, what does NOT, and how to make sure your…
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Shoot, I Overindulged...Now What? (How to Bounce Back After a Splurge)
MOST of us have been there...whether it's lack of planning, an emotional response, a few too many treats on vacation, or whatever the case- we went overboard…
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Home Gym Essentials (WHAT to get, in THIS order, and how to do it on the CHEAP!)
Whether you prefer working out at a gym, or already do all your workouts at home...EVERY mom in the season of life with little ones should have some basics at…
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The Secret to Flat Abs (No Crunches or Planks Here)
"How to get abs" is probably one of the most Googled health and fitness searches. Guess what? You HAVE abs! And I'm here to help you uncover them :) Stop…
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Meal Prep Made Simple
We ALL know having good, healthy foods readily available is a huge key to our fitness and nutrition success BUT who has time to dedicate five hours to meal…
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5 Ways To Up Your Water Intake! (and WHY you need to)
It's not a flashy topic, I know, but you NEED to get enough water for your body in order to function at its optimum. Hopefully I'll convince you WHY you need…
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How to Become a Fit Mom (Especially When You Feel Like the Farthest Thing From One)
Picture this- you're sitting on a bench, feeling exhausted and watching your kid(s) play, when you see a mom jog by with two kids in a stroller. You feel like…
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How to Design Your Full Body Workout
This episode is JAM PACKED with exactly what you need to plan your own workouts! If you're not able to invest in having a professional design your workout…