Episode 64: Conversations that Matter: Dr. Julia Sadusky on Talking to Kids and Teens about Sex
In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily welcome Dr. Julia Sadusky—licensed clinical psychologist, author, consultant, speaker, and adjunct professor. Dr. Sadusky brings her extensive research and clinical expertise in sexual and gender development, along with her passion for trauma-informed care, to the conversation. With degrees from Ave Maria University and Regent University, she has dedicated her career to helping families navigate complex topics with clarity and compassion. She joins Amy and Emily to discuss her most recent two-book series: Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (2023) and Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (2024). Tune in for a thoughtful and faith-filled discussion on how to foster open, age-appropriate, and values-driven conversations about human sexuality in the home.
Resources:
1. Julia's Practice: https://www.juliasadusky.com/
2. Julia's Books: https://www.juliasadusky.com/books
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Episode 63: Full Steam Ahead: Shannon Leach’s Journey from IVF to Fertility Awareness
In this inspiring episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Shannon Leach—wife, mother, nurse practitioner, and former IVF patient—who shares her deeply personal journey from pursuing in vitro fertilization to embracing fertility awareness. Shannon opens up about the challenges, lessons, and hope that shaped her path, and why she is now passionately dedicated to educating women and couples about fertility awareness charting. With a heart for empowering others, Shannon is moving full steam ahead to bring this life-changing knowledge to as many people as possible.
Resources:
1. FACTS- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/
2. Shannon's Everett Practice- https://www.cascadewh.com
3. Shannon's Seattle Practice- https://www.3wmedical.org/
4. FEMM Health- https://femmhealth.org/
5. Shannon's FACTS Blog- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/my-journey-through-infertility-to-restorative-reproductive-medicine/
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Episode 62: From PCOS to Pregnancy — Haley Yeager’s Journey of Healing
In this inspiring episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Haley Yeager — a patient, Natural Family Planning teacher, and fellow podcaster — to hear her powerful story of hope and healing. Haley opens up about her journey from struggling with PCOS and irregular cycles to experiencing restored reproductive health, regular ovulation, and, ultimately, the joy of achieving pregnancy. Along the way, she shares the science, faith, and perseverance that made her transformation possible, as well as practical insights for women walking a similar path. Whether you’re navigating your own fertility challenges or simply seeking encouragement, Haley’s testimony will uplift and remind you of the body’s God-given capacity for restoration.
Resources:
1. Connect with Haley: https://truthandfertility.com/
2. Truth & Fertility Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cR3m3Uiss19pDaFiUOiee?si=70bb083de0cd44e0
3. BOOK This is Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E Hill PhD https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0525536035
4. BOOK NaProTechnology Revolution https://www.amazon.com/NaPro-Technology-Revolution-Unleashing-Womans-ebook/dp/B08N39QLDY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1STUUMtU2hWNXzIUfQb6iS3IdhluiEKlp2oauWWICYE.rj9ha_QrdljjCc6WMCgrnJ6UGLD6ozq3txcjI7lsu60&qid=1753663992&sr=8-1
5. FACTS Blog: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/fabms-in-pcos-management-a-patients-perspective/
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Episode 61: Restorative Reproductive Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Tracey Parnell and Dr. Monica Minjeur
In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy sit down with Dr. Tracey Parnell and Dr. Monica Minjeur to explore the mission and impact of the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine (IIRRM). Together, they unpack what restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) is, how it differs from conventional approaches to women’s health, and why more women are seeking out this integrative and evidence-based model of care.
Dr. Parnell and Dr. Minjeur share their personal journeys into RRM and how their work through the IIRRM supports both medical professionals and patients in identifying and addressing the root causes of reproductive health concerns—rather than simply masking symptoms. They discuss the importance of cycle tracking, individualized care, and collaborative, multi-disciplinary methods for managing conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and more.
Whether you're a woman looking for answers about your health, a medical provider interested in alternative approaches, or simply curious about what “restorative” medicine really means, this episode offers a hopeful and empowering look into a growing field that respects the complexity and dignity of the female body.
Learn more about IIRRM and how to find or become a provider at www.iirrm.org.
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Episode 60: A Love Worth Waiting For – Jacob & Mikayla’s Story
This week on The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily sit down with Jacob and Mikayla, a young Catholic couple and parents to four beautiful little ones. In a culture saturated with hookup culture and distorted messages about sex, Jacob and Mikayla share their powerful love story—how they met, dated, and entered into marriage while choosing to honor each other and their faith by abstaining from sexual intimacy until their wedding day.
With honesty, humor, and grace, they talk about the challenges they faced, the intentional boundaries they set, and the joy that came from putting God at the center of their relationship. This conversation is a hopeful witness to the beauty of chastity, the strength of authentic love, and the freedom found in trusting God’s design for relationships. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this episode will inspire you to seek love that is faithful, sacrificial, and deeply rooted in truth.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on countercultural love, marriage, and the grace to live with integrity and joy.
References:
Jason Everet: https://chastity.com/speakers/
Creighton Model FertilityCare System: https://www.fertilitycare.org/creighton-model-system/
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