Shows / Healthy Catholic Moms

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
Healthy Catholic MomsBest Foods to Eat for Gut Health!
Are you feeling bloated? Are you feeling "off"? Even if you're feeling great... consider this a deeper dive into even more optimal health. In many ways, a…
Healthy Catholic MomsYou Were Not Made for Comfort, You Were Made for GREATNESS!
A conversation from girlfriend to girlfriend on how nothing "good" comes out of staying in our comfort zones- in workouts, in relationships, in life…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS EPISODE: Spring Clean With Me (Consider This Your Reminder!)
Hey there! So you're going to want to throw it back to episode 72 for all the nitty gritty details of WHAT I'm cleaning- but here is your reminder that it is…
Healthy Catholic Moms5 Healthy Habits That EVERYONE Can Implement Right Now
Hey, lady! Are you one of my seasoned listeners? Or, are you a newer friend to the podcast? EITHER WAY, I have some good, foundational health habits that you…
Healthy Catholic MomsGetting Where You Want to Be is Easier Than You Think
Others who are accomplishing what you want to accomplish don't have any secret "sauce." They aren't more qualified, more disciplined, more ANYTHING than you…
Healthy Catholic MomsEating Seasonally: Spring Edition!
One way to keep things fun and fresh in the kitchen - not to mention cost-effective & tastier- is to cook and eat according to what is in season. I am have…
Healthy Catholic MomsQ&A: Do I Need to Change My Protein Consumption on a Rest Day, How to Navigate Fasting with Your Workouts, and Should You Stretch Before a Workout?
Thank you all for your questions! Please email me your questions any time at brittany@healthycatholicmoms.com. This episode we're talking how to navigate…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS EPISODE: Spring Workout & Nutrition Challenge is HERE!
Sign-ups are open NOW for our 8 week beginner macro & workout challenge! We begin in just a few weeks and we'll be done and dusted before the official start of…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhat Should I Be Eating?
Sometimes we make things a lot harder than they have to be and we get distracted by all the labels, "Keto Cookies!" "Paleo Cheese Curds!" What should you be…
Healthy Catholic MomsOrganic, Grass-fed, Conventional-- What's the Difference?
Labels can be CONFUSING and if you have no idea what it means that the chicken you buy is conventional or the beef you buy is grass-fed... we're delving into…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhat I'm Currently Doing to Cut Down on GROCERY STORE COSTS!
We all know prices are on the rise... and while I've shared some generic tips in relating to this before, some of that has changed and I'm finding other things…
Healthy Catholic MomsNo, You Shouldn't Pee When You Sneeze
Ladies! Today, we are talking about the pelvic floor- and while 20 year-old Brittany would've skipped listening to this podcast... I seriously urge you to give…
Healthy Catholic MomsLooking at Food as FUEL- Train Like an Athlete and Get Results!
Ladies, it's SO easy to get caught in the diet culture of, "I shouldn't eat that, I'll get fat." Or, "I need to lose weight, so I have to suffer through this…
Healthy Catholic MomsQ&A: Does Collagen Count as Protein Powder, Should You Go for Weights or Reps When You're Struggling, & Use for Creatine and Other Supplements
Hey hey- thank you all for your wonderful questions! Collagen is such a hot topic right now and I'm happy to delve into the difference between collagen and…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhen You're NOT in a Tough Season Anymore, But You're Still Giving Yourself a Pass
Ladies, recording this episode because as usual, I need to hear it. You know how we lower the bar for ourselves when we're in a difficult season? Maybe it's…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhen Comparison Can Actually Be Helpful...
I think we can be too quick to demonize comparison and make the judgment that we should NEVER compare ourselves to others. There is a difference between the…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS EPISODE: First Trimester Survival Tips!
FIRST TRIMESTER! If there ever was 14-15 weeks that felt like a YEAR, this might be it... But in all seriousness, I definitely promote approaching health and…
Healthy Catholic MomsVERY Fun Interview with Annie & Sarah of Laughs & Littles//Working Out, Go-To Meals, & More!
If you do not yet know these ladies from THEIR podcast- Laughs and Littles- I'm super pleased to introduce you to them today! They have seven kids between…
Healthy Catholic MomsFive Things I'm Loving Right Now- Fifth Edition
Haven't done one of these in awhile! Just a fun chat between girlfriends about what I'm into these days :) Join my email list here…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Change Your Cravings
I'm not going to tell you to chew gum or journal... The fact that we have cravings is very real- and many foods are CHEMICALLY ENGINEERED to do this to us…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhat to Do When Tracking Your Macros Isn't Working for You
Sometimes despite the best intentions, things are just not lining up and you are finding yourself unable to stay consistent and steady logging your food in an…
Healthy Catholic Moms10 Fit & Healthy DATE NIGHT Ideas!
I don't know if it is just me, but I REALLY dislike the idea of going out to dinner every single time for lack of better ideas... There are SO many fun things…
Healthy Catholic MomsDo You Really Want to Be 70 and STILL Trying to Lose the Same 5 Pounds?
This episode is probably not what you think... I'm not going to tell you to JUST DO IT ALREADY. But rather, I want to talk about whether you actually NEED to…
Healthy Catholic MomsBest Fast Food Choices: Panera, Chipotle, McDonalds, & More!
Just because you're on the road does NOT mean you need to throw your goals out the window. You can absolutely utilize fast foods AND lose fat/maintain your…
Healthy Catholic MomsYou're Only 40% of the Way There
So many times we truly think we are working at our peak potential... We're exercising "as hard as we can," or we "cannot possibly do another rep," etc. But…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Determine If You Are in a Calorie Deficit
If you are trying to lose body fat, you are going to want to be in a calorie deficit *SOME* of the time... But how can you tell if you are? How can you tell if…
Healthy Catholic MomsStop Settling and Start LIVING!
Our days are not guaranteed... Yet, so many of us get stuck in the mundane, monotony of daily life and SETTLE for comforting ourselves with what the world has…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS Episode: Three Things to Focus on Immediately Postpartum
Speaking from experience, I get very antsy to start getting the fat loss train rolling and do what I can to make sure I'm staying healthy postpartum. Here are…
Healthy Catholic Moms5 Tweaks to Your Nutrition for ALL DAY Energy!
Attn: MOMS! Who among us does not wish for more energy?! Okay, I'm not going to ask you to overhaul your entire meal plan... I hope you'll find these small…
Healthy Catholic MomsQ&A: Snacking Versus Full Meals, Fitting it All in as a Busy Mom, & Getting Your Spouse on Board with Health
Thank you, sweet listeners, for your amazing questions! Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/…
Healthy Catholic MomsWhen You Can Expect to See Results (From Your Macro Tracking & Strength Training Regimen)
THIS is a top question that I get asked from clients and DMs... "When can I start expecting to see RESULTS?!" Hopefully this episode puts your mind at ease a…
Healthy Catholic MomsLose Fat, Stay Full, & Get GLOWING with BONE BROTH!
Ladies, this is my rabbit hole to kick off 2022... We all need to start incorporating bone broth into our diets like NOW. Let's delve into the benefits... Join…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Get Your Workout Done in 30 Minutes or Less!
Most of us do not have hours of time to work with when it comes to getting our exercise, nor do we typically WANT to spend that much time working out. You…
Healthy Catholic Moms5 Tips for Creating & Sticking to New Habits!
If you are looking to implement some changes in this new year- and throughout the year as well- I want to share with you some of the tips that have helped me…
Healthy Catholic MomsGet Back to Basics for 2022- The Pillars of Health
If you are spinning your wheels cranking the 4am workouts but are eating protein bars all day and stressed to the max... you are NOT making yourself…
Healthy Catholic MomsFitness & Health Trends for 2022
This is such a fun episode! I'm delving into what is on the horizon for health and fitness in 2022... If you'd like to work with ME in 2022.. come check out…
Healthy Catholic MomsQ&A: Is Too Much Protein Bad for Me and Can I Lose Fat While Trying to Conceive?
Thank you ladies for your questions! You can submit questions to me any time at fitmomlifetothefullest@gmail.com or by sending me an Instagram message :) Join…
Healthy Catholic MomsAll About GOALS! How I Am Goal-Setting for 2022...
A great way to move FORWARD and ensure we aren't staying stagnant is by setting and crushing goals. I do believe having goals and then a set PLAN to help you…
Healthy Catholic MomsFive Ways to Burn More Calories Throughout Your Day
Workouts are great, eating well is of utmost importance- but sometimes we just want to know how we can accelerate or maintain fat loss when we're already…
Healthy Catholic MomsThe Small Move I Made in 2021 That Changed My Entire Year
I am sharing this with YOU in the hopes that you can embrace this for yourself and watch your year be transformed :) Join my email list here…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS EPISODE: What is in Store for 2022!
Woohoo- here it is! New groups, fresh fun workouts, and some exciting options to work together in the coming year :) Join my email list here…
Healthy Catholic Moms'Tis the Season to DECLUTTER! (How I'm Decluttering This Advent)
Listen, I know this isn't directly related to working out or eating well, but ladies, THE STUFF AROUND US TAKES UP OUR TIME! And then we cite, "lack of time"…
Healthy Catholic MomsEating Seasonally: Winter Edition!
Eating seasonally is something I've tried to make a main focus in my kitchen this year! It's a great way to keep things fresh- bringing new recipes into the…
Healthy Catholic MomsWant to Be Fit & Healthy? Then, You Do You!
Many times when we are trying to live healthier lifestyles, we'll get some pushback from our family and friends. "I can't believe that's all your eating!" Or…
Healthy Catholic MomsFit & Frugal: Eating From Your Freezer/Pantry Challenge!
It's that time of year when we are buying ingredients for various parties, holidays, school events, etc. and we can run out of fridge space for our own…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Bounce Back After Your Diet Went Off the Rails
We ALL have days of overindulgences and too many treats but what we do NEXT is really important for the overall health of our bodies and our metabolisms. Join…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow Living Liturgically Can Help You Stay Lean
This one has been on my mind for awhile! As Catholics, we can definitely ENJOY the feasts and celebratory seasons- especially if we are truly sacrificing and…
Healthy Catholic Moms5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Macros
Sometimes you just want to streeeetch those macros as far as you can and feel like you're eating as much as you can for your allotted calories and macro…
Healthy Catholic Moms8 Mom Hacks for a Smoother & More JOYFUL Day!
I am definitely still "rookie mom" status- but I have noticed certain habits or routines that have made my days SO much more calm and enjoyable. I hope you…
Healthy Catholic MomsThe Missing Ingredient That Will Enhance Your Workout Routine
Even if you've listened to the previous episode and crafted your perfect routine... THIS factor can make a difference to how effective and enjoyable your…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Build YOUR Perfect Workout & Nutrition Routine!
Yes, YOU! We're going to talk about how you can personalize your regimen so that it fits your life! I'll walk you through the steps I take and the questions I…
Healthy Catholic MomsQ&A: Meal Prepping in Less Time, Should I Sacrifice Sleep or Workout, & Best Group Fitness Classes to Take!
A little bit of everything in this Q&A! Thank you for your questions, and you can submit questions any time to fitmomlifetothefullest@gmail.com Join my email…
Healthy Catholic MomsTips for Navigating the Holiday Season + Podcast Review Winner!
Many of us feel like we have the healthy eating thing "down" until the holiday season and celebrations approach... Please do NOT panic! Food can definitely be…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Maximize Your Fat Loss
So many of us want to see less body fat on our frames and some simple tweaks can accelerate this process! Tune in to find out :) Join my email list here…
Healthy Catholic MomsClean Up Your COFFEE- Delicious & Nutritious Swaps to Make in Your Morning Java!
I am NOT going to tell you to "just drink it black." No, no- I've got some delicious options here that won't compromise on flavor but WILL cut back on…
Healthy Catholic MomsBONUS EPISODE: Healthy Through the Holidays Program Begins Nov. 8th!
The final program of 2021 is here! In this group program, we will SPRINT to the finish of 2021 with effective, efficient (read: under 30 minute) workouts, and…
Healthy Catholic MomsHow to Stop Feeling BLAH and Get EXCITED About Life!
I have never found it easier to fall into a "funk" than I have as a stay-at-home mom with lots of littles... ESPECIALLY during the winter season. Here is what…
Healthy Catholic MomsAll About ABS: The Four Types of Exercises You Should Have in Your Core Workout
We are all always wanting to enhance our core strength- and get a nice, flat stomach while we're at it! It IS possible- but won't come by accident... While…
Healthy Catholic MomsHealthy Baking Swaps!
If you're like me, the cooler temps bring on all the baking vibes! This shouldn't be a bad thing... Some healthy swaps-- like maple syrup rather than white…
Healthy Catholic MomsDon't Fall For Food Marketing--What to Look for in Labels (feat. Ben Pearson)
Today Ben joins me as we discuss all the buzzwords- "low-fat," "keto," etc. and how to properly navigate the labels of foods you love to determine how healthy…