Managing Your Fertility

I'm joined by Mary Bruno, author, speaker, Certified Creighton Practitioner, cofounder of the nonprofit FAM Base (fabmbase.org), and founder of White Lotus Blooming. Today we're discussing her pilot program, Catechism Caviar. We talk about how it helps women and couples navigate NFP, IVF, adoption, and sexual intimacy while fostering a deeper understanding of Church teaching.
In this conversation, Mary shares:
Her personal journey through infertility, endometriosis, and faith
The inspiration behind Catechism Caviar and what the name communicates
How the pilot program works, including short videos, leader guides, and discussion questions
Strategies for addressing emotionally charged topics with clarity and compassion
Her unique teaching approach balancing clarity and empathy
How Catechism Caviar intersects with fertility awareness
Her vision for the program and how parishes, groups, or individuals can participate

Whether you’re navigating infertility, seeking clarity on Church teaching, or exploring faith in action, this episode provides insight, encouragement, and practical guidance.
Guest Resources:
Mary Bruno: https://marygbruno.com/
Catechism Caviar: https://marygbruno.com/catechism-caviar/
Waitlist for Catechism Caviar: https://mary-g-bruno.systeme.io/79a6244d
White Lotus Blooming Instagram
FABM Base: https://fabmbase.org/
Mary’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-Bruno/author/B0B4TBD7D6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5a76e131-e279-4a47-afef-12b644b4afc6
Twelve Stripes Deep Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twelve-stripes-deep/id1752704582
My Resources:
Managing Your Fertility: ⁠https://www.managingyourfertility.com/⁠
Start Your Chart™ Course: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/buystartyourchart⁠
Fact Sheet for Your Medical Professional: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/factsheetformedprofessional⁠
The Clean Lubricant Guide: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/thecleanlubricantguide⁠
Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Waitlist: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/newlywedintimacyblueprint⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@managingyourfertility⁠
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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 conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Bartel, moral theologian and Catholic sex & marriage coach, to talk about what it really means to feel touched out - especially as a wife and mom - and how couples can rebuild loving intimacy without pressure, guilt, or shame.We explore the science of the nervous system, the theology of mutual self-gift, and practical steps couples can take this week to create safe touch that builds desire instead of shutting it down.If you’ve ever loved your husband deeply but felt completely overstimulated by the end of the day… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

We had some major tech issues with this episode, so thank you for your understanding if you notice some minor issues! We did our best to repair & restore the audio! 🙏🏼

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:My Delight Spring Waitlist - JOIN NOW: https://canafeast.com/mydelight?am_id=bridget5110FREE GUIDE Enhancing Intimacy for Catholic Wives: 9 Skills for Mind, Body, and Spirit for Catholic Women: https://canafeast.com/mydelight-9-skills?am_id=bridget5471My Delight Podcast: https://mydelight.buzzsprout.com/Breaking Barriers - Navigating Scrupulosity and Embracing Healthy Intimacy in Catholic Marriage with Dr. Sarah Bartel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-breaking-barriers-navigating-scrupulosity-and/id1561646902?i=1000668956109Dr. Sarah Bartel - Sex Q&A: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-dr-sarah-bartel-sex-q-a/id1561646902?i=1000626737029Marriage is Funny Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-is-funny/id998421286 My Resources:Managing Your Fertility: ⁠https://www.managingyourfertility.com/⁠Start Your Chart™ Course: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/buystartyourchart⁠Fact Sheet for Your Medical Professional: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/factsheetformedprofessional⁠The Clean Lubricant Guide: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/thecleanlubricantguide⁠Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Waitlist: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/newlywedintimacyblueprint⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@managingyourfertility⁠Affiliate & Partner Links:15% off Proov: ⁠https://proovtest.com/MYF⁠15% off Tempdrop: ⁠http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/AFBRIDGETBUS⁠10% off Mentionables: ⁠https://www.shopmentionables.com/?snowball=FERTILITY10&utm_source=snowball&utm_medium=affiliate-program&utm_campaign=FERTILITY10⁠15% off Coconu: ⁠http://coconu.com/?ref=managingyourfertility⁠3 months free & 20% off Hallow: ⁠hallow.com/managingyourfertility⁠25% off Olive & June Mani Kit: ⁠https://fbuy.io/oliveandjune/3nkz4mwx⁠10% off Ember Co: ⁠https://www.theember.co/?ref=910⁠10% off Be a Heart: ⁠beaheart.com/managingyourfertility⁠15% off Abundantly Yours: ⁠abundantlyyours.org/bridget⁠Shop my Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://amzn.to/3MRxbTC⁠DISCLOSURE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:This description may include affiliate links. If you purchase products or services at these links, I receive a small commission. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as or replace professional medical advice.

A new adaptation of Wuthering Heights has sparked conversation — but is it truly reflective of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, or something else entirely? In this episode, I explore the difference between intimacy and spectacle, why hyper-sexualized reinterpretations of classic literature matter, and what this says about what we’re really hungry for as women. If you’ve ever felt drawn to steamy romance content and wondered why, this is a thoughtful (not shaming) conversation about desire, marriage, and real intimacy. I also share hopeful resources — including work from Sarah Bartel — for building the kind of connection we’re actually wired for.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
My Delight Spring Cohort: https://canafeast.com/mydelight?am_id=bridget5110
My Delight Waitlist & FREE Guide "Enhancing Intimacy for Catholic Wives": https://canafeast.com/mydelight-waitlist
My Delight Podcast: https://mydelight.buzzsprout.com/
My Resources:
Managing Your Fertility: ⁠https://www.managingyourfertility.com/⁠
Start Your Chart™ Course: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/buystartyourchart⁠
Fact Sheet for Your Medical Professional: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/factsheetformedprofessional⁠
The Clean Lubricant Guide: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/thecleanlubricantguide⁠
Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Waitlist: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/newlywedintimacyblueprint⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@managingyourfertility⁠
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DISCLOSURE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
This description may include affiliate links. If you purchase products or services at these links, I receive a small commission. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as or replace professional medical advice.

What if the Church wasn’t behind the times - but actually ahead of them?
In this powerful conversation, chemist, wife, and mom Katelyn Capistrant joins me to unpack what it really means to integrate faith and science - and why rethinking cultural narratives around feminism, career, and birth control might be one of the most forward-thinking moves we can make.
We talk about the hidden costs of hormonal contraception, what true respect for women looks like, and how embracing our design isn’t a step backward - it’s a step toward freedom.
GUEST BIO:
Katelyn Capistrant is a wife, mom to three little ones, full-time chemist, and licensed home baker. She blends science and art in her baking while exploring the integration of faith and science in everyday life. Kate is passionate about helping women marvel at God’s design, understand themselves, and grow in love for both Him and themselves. Her approach emphasizes that faith and scientific understanding are deeply compatible, especially in the context of fertility, marriage, and family life.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NFP with a Contraceptive Mentality? It's not a thing: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443420/episodes/17561151
Humanae Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
Holy Ambition: https://amzn.to/3Lvuc6y
My Resources:
Managing Your Fertility: ⁠https://www.managingyourfertility.com/⁠
Start Your Chart™ Course: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/buystartyourchart⁠
Fact Sheet for Your Medical Professional: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/factsheetformedprofessional⁠
The Clean Lubricant Guide: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/thecleanlubricantguide⁠
Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Waitlist: ⁠https://go.managingyourfertility.com/newlywedintimacyblueprint⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@managingyourfertility⁠

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DISCLOSURE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
This description may include affiliate links. If you purchase products or services at these links, I receive a small commission. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as or replace professional medical advice.

Curious about restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) and how it can transform women’s healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Marguerite Duane, a physician and co-founder of FACTS about Fertility, explains what RRM really is, how it works, and why it’s an empowering approach for women seeking answers about their reproductive health.

We explore the principles of restorative reproductive medicine (RRM), what it looks like in practice, and why understanding your reproductive system as part of your overall health can be life-changing.

In this conversation, Dr. Duane explains:
What RRM actually is and how it differs from conventional OB-GYN care
How RRM addresses root causes rather than just masking symptoms
Evidence-backed outcomes supporting its effectiveness
Real-life examples of women finally getting answers for conditions often overlooked in mainstream care
Practical steps for women who want to learn more or pursue RRM for themselves

Whether you’re seeking to understand alternative approaches, optimize your reproductive health, or feel more confident advocating for yourself with healthcare professionals, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical guidance.

GUEST BIO:
Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician and co-founder of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and students about fertility awareness and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). She serves as Director of the Center for Fertility Awareness Education and Research at Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Duane is passionate about helping women understand their bodies, uncover root causes of reproductive challenges, and access evidence-based care.

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Guest Resources:
FACTS about Fertility: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/
Dr. Marguerite Duane Faculty Page: https://www.duq.edu/faculty-and-staff/marguerite-duane.php

My Resources:
Managing Your Fertility: https://www.managingyourfertility.com/
Start Your Chart™ Course: https://go.managingyourfertility.com/buystartyourchart
Fact Sheet for Your Medical Professional: https://go.managingyourfertility.com/factsheetformedprofessional
The Clean Lubricant Guide: https://go.managingyourfertility.com/thecleanlubricantguide
Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Waitlist: https://go.managingyourfertility.com/newlywedintimacyblueprint
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@managingyourfertility

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DISCLOSURE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
This description may include affiliate links. If you purchase products or services at these links, I receive a small commission. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as or replace professional medical advice.