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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…
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- Healthy Catholic Moms
3 No Prep Snack Ideas to Fill the Gaps Between Meals
Sometimes the barrier to us EATING enough is that we don't have anything pre-made to grab when we're in a pinch for time. It's not helpful to just say, "We…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
The Work of Motherhood- Tips to THRIVE in This Role!
Motherhood is a vocation, a calling, a JOY- and also a job... Sometimes it feels even more like a "job" than other times but looking at it AS a job, how can we…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Q&A: Progressing Your Workouts, Nutrition in Social Settings, & Protein Supplements
Thank you all for your questions! Submit them anytime at fitmomlifetothefullest@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @fitmomlifetothefullest! Join my email list…
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A Glimpse Into My Pregnancy & Postpartum Experiences
Hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you what my actual pregnancy and postpartum experiences have looked like up until this point in hopes to encourage you to…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Train Like Your Life Depends On It- Because It Actually Does
I think that often times we look at exercise as something totally separate from our overall health... We act like choosing to workout or not only has an effect…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
3 Ways to Cut Grocery Costs WHILE Increasing Your Health!
Many times the common complaint I hear about healthy eating is the price tag associated with healthier foods. As grocery prices are almost double what they…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Risotto, Post-its, and the One Song Clean-Up
Hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you a couple of things that are adding efficiency or joy to my day- because maybe they will for yours too! As always…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Keeping Your Eyes on the Goal
Many times we have our goals off in the distance and don't realize the DIRECT impact that our daily actions have on whether or not we achieve them. The truth…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
5 Mom Hacks for a More PEACEFUL Day!
All right, you all loved Episode 137- 8 Mom Hacks to a More JOYFUL Day (give it a listen if you haven't yet!)... and here is a little update on a few things…
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Three Catholic Practices That Can Actually Make You HEALTHIER!
It can feel SUPER stressful to try to "fit it all in" as a Catholic mom... You're trying to cook healthy meals for your family, keep up with your own workout…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
An EASY Way to Improve Your Mental & Physical Health (That You Can Start Doing RIGHT Now!)
Sometimes we go searching for what can make us healthier and become frustrated by feeling like we need to "add in all the things." Ladies, I'm not suggesting…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
5 Strategies for Snapping Out of a Seasonal Funk! (Bookmark This for Winter!)
Okay, I know I am not alone knowing that my mood can be deeply affected by the shorter, colder days... and while we might still be soaking in the beautiful…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
5 Ways to Be More ACTIVE During Your Day as a SAHM
My life has gotten FAR more sedentary in recent years and while I'm attempting to work back up to a higher level of activity, I've noticed there are a few…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How We Approach Nutrition With Our Kids
Trying to encourage our kids to develop a healthy lifestyle- while also trying not to demonize treats can be a challenge! We try to bring our kids along with…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Meek Is Not WEAK--Becoming & Staying STRONG for Motherhood
Whew... meaty one today, ladies! This podcast brought to you by reflections on how absolutely physically and mentally DIFFICULT Mother Mary's life was- and how…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Ultra Marathon Recap!
Because you asked :) I'm on today with Ben sharing about my experience with my first ultra marathon this past August! Sharing how it actually went, how the…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
What to Eat to Lose Fat
I see you trying to eat "healthier" but having no idea what that means... Is it this keto wrap, paleo cookie crunch, or light yogurt?! I get it and I've been…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Q&A Part Two (feat. Ben Pearson): Tips for Cardio Training While Building Muscle, What Exercises to Do at the Gym, Frequency of Weighing Yourself, & More!
Big surprise, we got too verbose to cap it to just one episode :) Thank you all for your questions!…
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Q&A Part One (feat. Ben Pearson): Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting, How Does Pilates Compare to Weight Training, Determining Maintenance Macros After a Cut, & More!
Ben joins me as we delve into some wonderful questions from you beautiful listeners! Thank you for your questions- please submit them any time to…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How to Become Excellent
"The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort, you were made for GREATNESS." - Pope Benedict XVI. Ladies, it is good and noble to chase…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Three Tips to Lose Fat & Keep It Off!
Having personally been in the position of needing to lose excess body fat prior to- and then after each of my three pregnancies- as well as coaching hundreds…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
BONUS EPISODE: 8 Week Beginner & Advanced Macro/Workout Challenge Coming Sept. 12!
WOOHOO!! Time for a brand, spankin' new round of challenges! These group programs are where HUNDREDS of women have learned to successfully lose fat and KEEP it…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Refresh Your Fall Routine with Me- Workouts, Meal Planning, & Cleaning!
Ohhh my friends, little gets me as excited as a new season and a new time to plan the best "flow" of things. Grab a paper and a pen and let's figure out how…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Low Cost, High Protein Meal Ideas
Eating high protein is SO important for fat loss, maintenance, and making you FEEL great throughout your day. However, we all know grocery costs are UP and…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Short Term Pain Versus Long Term Gain- feat. Ben Pearson
We want to achieve certain goals: be a certain weight, complete a 5k, complete a Spartan race, whatever they may be... but what gets in the way of us…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Sometimes Choose the Broccoli, Sometimes Choose the Cake
Diets in their usual definition, "short term plan for weight loss," are typically extremely restrictive and not sustainable for long-term use. What I promote…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
5 Tips to Help You Push Through a Tough Workout
You ALWAYS have more in the tank physically than you do mentally... When you're in the middle of a super tough workout, there are some great habits/tips/tricks…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How We Work Together to Plan Our Workout Schedules- feat. Ben Pearson!
In this episode, my husband joins me and we chat about how we coordinate to plan our workout schedules around life with three kids, work, and all the other…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Sample Workout Schedules for Busy Moms
When you're busy, working out daily can seem so overwhelming and absolutely impossible, that it can make you shut down and say FORGET IT. I am here to tell you…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
You Were Made for More Than Netflix and Oreos
Life can be hard, life can be sad, life can be overwhelming... and in our culture the first thing we hear is that as moms, we need to "self-care," and "treat…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How to Win the Day
Looking ahead a million miles can be daunting... We know that we make progress through the SMALL steps, the daily habits, the daily actions. In this episode…
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Three Tips for Eating Intuitively
Whether you ARE tracking your macros or are eating intuitively, there are three quick check-in questions you can ask yourself daily to keep your body working…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
What It Takes to Reach Your Goals
Whether you are trying to master a bodyweight pull-up, run a marathon, make the best cream puffs in the world, or become fluent in a foreign language... there…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Decluttering, Budgeting, and ALL Things Home Management with Gina Morton
Today, I have the pleasure of bringing you an interview with Gina--an absolute inspiration and joy--who makes home-management, dare I say, fun?! I loved…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Q&A: Should I Use All My Calories Even When Not Hungry and Is the Stress of Exercise Ever "Bad" For You?
Thank you for your questions! Please submit a question any time to brittany@healthycatholicmoms.com or DM me on Instagram. I appreciate your input and often…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
SUMMER SLIMDOWN: 5 Tips To Continue (or Maintain) Progress While Enjoying the Season!
Summer doesn't have to equal weight gain... and summer parties and activities can HELP you reach your goals! Excited to dive into today's episode with you and…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
"Sure, After Mommy Finishes Her Set!"- Tips on Working Out With Kids
If you're a stay-at-home mom, MANY times your workout is just not going to get done if you don't do it with your kids around... That can be really discouraging…
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Always Hungry? Easy Tweaks to Keep You Satiated!
You might be trying to eat SUPER clean, get your workouts in, but you aren't seeing the scale move and you are always STARVING! It might not be you... it's…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Whining Burns Zero Calories
I know, I know, time for the tough love! But as usual ladies, I'm over here raising my hand with you that I, of all people, am SO tempted to see the negative…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Eating Seasonally: Summer Edition!
Time for some Tzatziki sauce and fresh tomato salsa! I LOVE going through these lists with all of you because it reminds ME what to make this time of year…
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3 Tips for Losing Fat Without Feeling Restricted!
You do NOT need to eat salads and shakes ONLY- or kick cookies out of your home in order to lose fat. Here are three easy tips to help you begin or continue…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
REAL LIFE Examples of How to Eat in a Macro-Balanced Way
As much as we can talk about tracking macros or eating intuitively- sometimes it can still feel too vague and not easy to apply to our own lives. In this…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Why You're Not Losing Fat- Even Though You're Doing All the "Right Things"
If you're grinding along, getting up super early to do your workouts, eating pretty healthily, and nothing is budging... PLEASE take a listen to this episode…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Q&A: Is HIIT or Steady-State Cardio Better for Fat Loss, Back-Strengthening Exercises, and More!
Thank you, my friends, for your questions! Please submit them to me anytime via email to brittany@healthycatholicmoms.com. Join my email list here…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pregnancy Workouts & Nutrition!
This one is for my pregnant ladies! I have been getting a TON of questions about what is a realistic approach to "healthy living" while pregnant. The span can…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
What to Eat BEFORE & AFTER Your Workout
No, you really don't need to walk into your strength workout pounding a protein bar... Today we're walking through what is best to consume before your workout…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Stop Running Into the Same Obstacles Each Week- How to Identify Your Pain Points & SOLVE Them!
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same things repeatedly and expecting different results... YET, I often find myself in the same "pickle" week…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Stop Checking the Scale & Get a Hobby :)
Yes, I thought I needed to add a smiley face to soften the title of this podcast.., But seriously, this is what I want to tell my clients 99% of the time. Let…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Three Foods to Kick Out of Your Kitchen
Okay, you know I'm all about moderation. No "off limits" food, no "bad food," etc. But there are some foods that are just worth avoiding MOST of the time…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Q&A: Should You Workout When You Are Sick, My Thoughts on Yoga, & Should Women Work Their Traps and Pecs?
You hit me with some doozies for this one! Haha welcome to today's Q&A... As always, I'm sharing the research, as well as my thoughts and opinions with you…
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Your Calories Are Probably Set Too Low & How to Fix That!
I get it. You're trying to lose fat, so you think that equals low calorie, right? Seems like it would make sense- you want to burn more than you take in! While…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How to Crush Your Goals
If you want it, get after it- here is how to meet and exceed the expectations YOU set for yourself. Join my email list here…
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How to Track Alcohol (Yes, You Need to Factor it Into Your Overall Calories)
Alcohol is a macronutrient separate from carbs, fat, and protein- but tracking it can be tricky... You might be enjoying it in moderation, but not accounting…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Nutrition While Traveling- What to Bring With You & What to Grab on the Go!
If this summer has travel plans in store for you- definitely give this one a listen! This request comes straight from one of you beautiful listeners, thank…
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Put Your Carrots in Water, But Dry Your Lettuce- Tips for Keeping Your Produce Fresher, Longer!
Okay ladies! If you're like me and pick out a bunch of produce at the farmer's market or grocery store (hello, Aldi!) when you grocery shop but then sometimes…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How to Set Yourself Up for a Great Workout!
Yes, many variables can occur and we have to be flexible- but today we're going to talk about how to set yourself up for a great workout for MOST of the time…
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Selecting What Type of Workout Style is Best for You (No, I'm Not Just Going to Tell You- Strength Training!)
Ladies, working out can be fun- I promise! I know you might have forced yourself to do things in the past just in the name of "being healthy"- but it can make…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
BONUS EPISODE: How Many Extra Calories You Need During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Hey ladies! This episode is for my pregnant and postpartum ladies! We are diving in to how many additional calories you need while pregnant and/or nursing…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
How to Build Discipline & CONFIDENCE in Yourself
Maybe you really want to change your life for the better... Maybe you really want to commit to changes and STICK with them. It takes pressing forward and doing…
- Healthy Catholic Moms
Creating a Morning You'll WANT to Get Up For!
Mornings don't have to be awful... What if you were EXCITED to wake up and get after the day? We're all at different seasons and have different needs but in…