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Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
Cycles & Sanctity is the podcast for Catholic women who want to trust their bodies, grow in self-knowledge, and grow in holiness through the wisdom of the Catholic faith.
Hosted by Mama Jane and Mama Vicki, two Catholic Womanhood Coaches, each episode helps women heal mentally, emotionally, and spiritually so they can live with greater clarity, peace, and confidence. Together, we explore fertility awareness, natural family planning (NFP), Catholic mindset coaching, emotional healing, feminine…
Episodes
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
124 | Nourishing the Future - Why International Breastfeeding Month Matters
In honor of International Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week, we reflect on why breastfeeding matters - on a personal, communal, and even global…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
123 | How do NFP and Breastfeeding Support Each Other?
We are exploring the beautiful intersection of Natural Family Planning (NFP) and breastfeeding, and how these two practices are not only biologically…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
122 | National NFP Week with Beth Kopczyk
We wrap up this month's series on NFP with National NFP Week and a special guest, Beth Kopczyk, certified SymptoPro instructor and Theology of the Body…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
121 | How Is NFP True Freedom?
Do you wonder how we have true freedom in marriage through Natural Family Planning (NFP)? This week, we unpack how NFP isn’t about restriction - it’s about…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
120 | Is NFP Catholic Contraception?
In this episode, we tackle the big questions about Natural Family Planning (NFP) - addressing whether it’s truly different from contraception and how intention…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
119 | Navigating NFP in Midlife
This week, we're tackling the often-overlooked challenges of practicing Natural Family Planning (NFP) during midlife and perimenopause. From sudden cycle…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
118 | Holding Her Through It All: The Catholic Man's Role in Her Sacred Journey
Our conversation today is about the unique stages of womanhood and how husbands can better support their wives - physically, emotionally, and spiritually…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
117 | Sacred Seasons, Navigating Marriage and Intimacy through Midlife
Today, we are exploring the challenges and opportunities of navigating marriage and intimacy during midlife. We discuss the physical, emotional, and spiritual…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
116 | Supporting Our Men - Redeeming The Vision with Steve Pokorny
In this powerful episode, we welcome Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, to discuss healing from pornography and unchaste behavior through a…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
115 | Walking with a Spouse with an Addiction with Michele Simpson
Today, we are joined by Catholic coach Michele Simpson for a candid, faith-filled conversation on Walking With A Spouse With An Addiction. Drawing from decades…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
114 | Mary Mother of Sorrows
We are closing out our May series on Mary by exploring the devotion to Mary as the Mother of Sorrows. We reflect on Mary’s hidden strength in suffering and…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
113 | Other Marian Devotions
We are diving deeper into the rich world of Marian devotions as May, the month dedicated to Mary, continues. We share personal experiences with devotions like…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
112 | Testimony of Effraen's Spiritual Walk with Mary
In this episode, we welcome Efraen, a Phoenix firefighter and proud member of Young Catholic Professionals, who shares his heartfelt story of returning to the…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
111 | May Crowning of Our Lady
Let's discuss the tradition of May crowning, a beautiful Catholic ceremony honoring Our Blessed Mother as Queen. We share our experiences with May crowning and…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
110 | Who Is Mary In Your Life?
Let's begin the month of May (the month dedicated to Mary) with a candid conversation about the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role in our spiritual lives. In…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
109 | Working In Harmony with Teens with Dr. Virginia Koch, PhD
This week, we are joined by Dr. Virginia Koch, PhD - leadership expert, Catholic coach, and founder of Knots Untied Coaching - to explore how parents and…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
Special Tribute to Jen DellaCrosse
In memory of our dear friend Jen DellaCrosse, who passed away on April 9, 2025, we are sharing an interview from last summer, when she first came on our…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
108 | Working In Harmony With Your School-Aged Children
We are joined by the wonderful Catholic Mom Coach, Davanne O’Sullivan, to help us navigate the world of school-aged children and work in harmony with them…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
107 | Working In Harmony With Your Toddler
Parenting a toddler can feel like a constant battle between chaos and peace, but what if you could create more harmony in your home? In this episode, we dive…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
106 | Working In Harmony With Breastfeeding
We're ending our Working in Harmony series today with Working in Harmony with Breastfeeding. This episode empowers all mothers and mothers-to-be, as we explore…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
105 | Working In Harmony With Our Pregnancy
Let's embrace pregnancy as a sacred journey rather than a sickness. Mama Vicki shares wisdom from her experiences in labor and delivery, while Mama Jane…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
104 | Working In Harmony With Our Cycles
In this episode, we look at the beauty and wisdom of working in harmony with our God-given cycles. Just as the liturgical year has its seasons, so do our…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
103 | Working In Harmony With Our Spouses
Marriage is a beautiful vocation, but let’s be real - it’s not always easy! In this episode, we dive into God’s design for unity in marriage, especially in…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
102 | Pray With Us: A Saint for Every Day with Belinda Terro Mooney
We are joined by the wonderful author, speaker, coach, instructor, and secular Carmelite, Belinda Terro Mooney today. Belinda shares her journey of becoming a…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
101 | The Joy of Trusting Our Bodies
Today, we explore the profound connection between our physical and spiritual well-being, shedding light on the societal noise that often undermines our…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
100 | The Joy of Raising Sons
Welcome to the 100th episode of Cycles & Sanctity! In this milestone celebration, we explore the exhilarating journey of raising sons. As mothers with more…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
99 | The Joy of Raising Daughters
Today, we are diving into the blessings and challenges of motherhood, sharing personal stories about raising our daughters. We explore the unique dynamics…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
98 | The Joy of Finding Your Place
In this episode, we explore the ever-present challenges of life and how to find peace and joy in our current moments, even amidst uncertainty. Join us as we…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
97 | The Joy of The Working Woman
We are sharing our Word of the Year and delve into the joy of women working outside the home, using their gifts and talents to bring faith into the workplace…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
96 | The Joy of A Stay At Home Mom
Let's talk about the joys and challenges of being a stay-at-home woman and celebrate the sanctity of homemaking. Whether you're single, married, with or…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
95 | The Joy of Womanhood
We are exploring the multifaceted beauty of womanhood through themes of receptivity, sensitivity, generosity, and maternity. With insights from Blessed Pauline…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
94 | Walking With The Saints in 2025
Our theme for 2025 is Walking With The Saints! Let's begin the New Year by exploring how Saints can enrich our daily spiritual practices. In this Jubilee Year…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
93 | The Christmas Season
Merry Christmas, Divas! In this spirited episode, we discuss extending the joy of Christmas well beyond December 25th. We explore how embracing the liturgical…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
92 | Advent As A Woman
As we journey toward Christmas, we explore the themes of waiting, hope, and faith as experienced by women during Advent. We share personal stories highlighting…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
91 | Our Lady of Guadalupe
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Today, we explore the significance of this feast. Mama Jane shares her insights from El Paso, delving into Our Lady's…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
90 | Celebrating Advent
As we enter the new liturgical year, we share personal insights and experiences about forgiveness, reconciliation, and the gradual joy of Advent traditions…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
89 | Give Thanks to God and The Eucharist
Happy Thanksgiving! Join us today as we reflect on the Eucharist, cherished memories, and traditions that make this holiday special. We explore the…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
88 | Healing Family Wounds
Let's discuss navigating family dynamics during the holidays. With Thanksgiving approaching, we offer guidance on addressing family wounds, setting boundaries…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
87 | The Beauty of Forgiveness with Dr. Carron
Today, we are joined by the inspirational Dr. Carron Silva, a Catholic Wholeness Coach & Forgiveness Guide. She has spent over 30 years seeking healing from…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
86 | The Wounds of A Woman's Heart
Through personal stories and spiritual insights, Mama Jane shares her journey of healing past wounds, while Mama Vicki reflects on societal judgments and the…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
85 | The Sin That Can Harm A Marriage Before it Starts
In this episode, we are joined by Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, who shares his journey from struggling with pornography to living in freedom…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
84 | How To Set A Good Foundation for Marriage
Join us as we delve into the sacred roles within marriage, emphasizing the importance of prayer, mutual support, and understanding the sacrament of marriage to…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
83 | A Vocation Journey - A Wife's Story (Mama Vicki)
In today's episode, Mama Vicki shares her journey of navigating marriage through faith and redemption. Mama Jane and Mama Vicki discuss sacramental marriage…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
82 | A Vocation Journey - A Wife's Story (Mama Jane)
Today, Mama Jane opens up about her 38-year journey of marriage with her husband, Steve, and shares the remarkable story of her vocation as a wife. She shares…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
81 | Accepting the Changes of Seasons in Our Life
Join us as we explore the profound theme of acceptance within life's transitions. We discuss moving from self-judgment to self-acceptance, drawing inspiration…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
80 | Falling Into Good Habits
Let's explore the importance of building positive habits this Fall. Mama Jane focuses on prioritizing sleep, while Mama Vicki discusses the need for group…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
79 | Sacramentals and The Family
Let's discuss the power of sacramentals in family life. We explore the distinctions between sacraments and sacramentals, and how sacramentals prepare us for…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
78 | Creating A Catholic Home
Today, we explore how to infuse our everyday lives with the richness of Catholic tradition. How can we transform our homes into vibrant centers of faith? We'll…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
77 | Food Freedom For Mamas with Kara Trochta
We are discussing Food Freedom with special guest Kara Trochta, a Catholic certified coach and registered dietitian, and exploring the principles of intuitive…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
76 | Weaning Successfully and Easily
Do you wish you knew the process of weaning your breastfeeding child successfully and easily? Well, in this episode we talk about this beautiful and…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
75 | Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
In this episode, we highlight the struggles and gifts of pregnancy and birthing. We look at the Catholic history of the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche and its…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
74 | Breakthroughs In Breastfeeding
We are in Week 3 of National Breastfeeding Month, so today we discuss some of the common challenges and breakthroughs in breastfeeding. From cluster feeding to…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
73 | The Nuts and Bolts of Breastfeeding
It's Week 2 of National Breastfeeding Month, and today we dive into the nuts and bolts of breastfeeding, highlighting the importance of welcoming a new baby…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
72 | The First Steps To Breastfeeding Success
August is National Breastfeeding Month, so Mama Vicki, a labor and delivery nurse and breastfeeding expert, discusses the first steps to breastfeeding success…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
71 | Learning and Practicing NFP with Jennifer DellaCrosse Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with Jen DellaCrosse, where we dive deep into the topic of Natural Family Planning (NFP). We share personal stories of…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
70 | Learning and Practicing NFP with Jennifer DellaCrosse Part 1
We welcome a special guest to the podcast today, our dear friend Jen DellaCrosse. We share the story of how we met Jen and how a true sisterhood has been…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
69 | Freedom to Love with Cindy and Jeremy Rohr - Part 2
In this second part of our discussion about "Freedom to Love" with Cindy and Jeremy Rohr, Mama Jane opens up about her journey with Natural Family Planning…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
68 | Freedom to Love with Cindy and Jeremy Rohr - Part 1
Happy 4th of July! In the spirit of Freedom, today's episode is the first part of a two-part discussion about "Freedom to Love" with our guests Cindy and…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
67 | The Fruit of Our Actions
Have you thought about the nature of heaven, the importance of waiting for God's timing, and the significance of understanding your purpose and value? From…
- Cycles and Sanctity Podcast | Trust Your Body, Grow In Holiness
66 | Motivations To Take Action
Let's explore the fascinating world of temperaments, motivations, and decision-making. In this episode, we explore the unique traits of the four temperaments…