Universal Sisterhood Podcast

Drieli's recommendation https://padrepauloricardo.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0D_qFPb4o

Here's where you can find Carrie Gress

https://www.carriegress.com/

https://theologyofhome.com/

Cardinal Newman Centre
https://www.cardinalnewman.com.au/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duC7IInv0Vg

Find out more from Nicole here.https://nicoleberlucchi.com/

Our world is suffering from a ‘Beauty Crisis’. It reduces Beauty to something merely skin-deep. It equates Beauty to the degree of sexual attraction.

Our youth are bombarded daily with unrealistic beauty stereotypes and …

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Join the conversation and be part of the change. ⁠https://www.drjoannahowe.com/⁠

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Find out more about Sonja Corbitt here.
https://www.biblestudyevangelista.com/
ARISE Retreat info below.
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Find out more about Caitlyn here: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/?hl=en

Book your spot at the ARISE Retreat this September here:

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Who is Liz Kelly? Everything you need to know right here https://www.loyolapress.com/authors/elizabeth-m-kelly/

If you are wanting to see what your …

Anna Nuzzo is a renowned International Catholic Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist. On the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary in 2012, she …

Find Monica Doumit's article here: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/author/monica-doumit/

Beloved Women's Retreat Toowoomba book here! ohttps://…

Joelle Maryn is an award winning actress, speaker, and TV host. She has a major reversion back to the faith and now spreads the message of God's healing love. Her story will have you captivated. 

Joelle is currently on …

Crystalina is a wife, mother, Catholic speaker and author of several books. Her latest book Women Made New is a collection of stories from women (and …

Jane is a stay at home mother to 7 children living with her husband in rural Queensland. She was born Catholic, joined an evangelical church and came …

What do tennis and babies have to do with one another? Take a listen to this episode to see how. 

Links from today's episode are found below.

https://galaforlife.com.au/

https://pregnancyhelpaustralia.org.au/

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In this episode I chat with Marilis. She is an American from New Jersey, who was a nun with the Franciscans order for 8 years. She discerned out of the convent and now lives in Florence Italy where she works for The …

Just a quick chat with my sister Liv to kick start the year. 

What's your word for the year? 

Find yours here 

https://www.wordoftheyear.me/

If you …

Hi, this episode is just me. I’m letting you know where I’ve been and what’s going on. Have a happy and holy Christmas. May the baby Jesus find a …

Here is Veronica's story on Emily's Voice.

https://emilysvoice.com/veronicas-story/

Beloved Women's Retreat November 5th

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In today's episode I chat with Paige Rien. She is the author of two books:
Love the House You're in- 40 ways to improve your home.
https://www.amazon.com/Love-House-Youre-Improve-Change/dp/1611801982
Revived &Renovated.

In this episode I chat with a brave young women who shares her story of heartache, healing and hope through the process of having her marriage …

It has been said that comparison is the thief of joy however comparison can also steal your confidence. In a culture where competition means building …

What happens when your week doesn't go as planned? What happens if you find yourself facing surgery? 

Liv and I talk about the power of suffering and the chance to continually hand it over to God.

We also hear about …

As women, we have such power in birth and the enemy is fully aware of this. Christ could have come into the world in any way he wanted and He …

In this episode I chat with Mariana from @bigapplecatholic. She is an ordinary girl on an extraordinary interior journey. We talk vulnerably about …

In this episode I chat with Kerri Christopher who is the founder of Clarity Life Consulting. We discuss how to discern what steps to make 
You can …

In this episode you will here my gorgeous friend Joanna tell a story that is very close to her heart. It is the story that she is intimately connected to, it is the Love story of her mother Annemaree Twyford. This story …

Beth Davis from Blessed is She was a guest speaker on The Shine Retreat in Sydney on the 7th May. Here is her beautiful talk she gave to the women on …

For the FULL talk hop into episode 79b. You’re going to love her.

Jess Bond is a New Zealand artist, wordsmith and owner of Salt & Gold Collection. She grew up in North Canterbury, NZ but currently lives in …

Holy Week can be daunting- choose one person from the story of the Passion of Christ and stay with them throughout the whole ordeal- they will always …

Did you know that one in three women in Australia will have a unplanned pregnancy?

 Up to one-third of Australian women will face an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives. 

Research shows that the most common …

When we discover who we are and whose we are our approach to everything changes.
Come on over and check out  Sweaty Saints here. https://www.sweatysaints.ca/

Ecclesiastes 3:1–22English Standard Version
A Time for Everything

Stephanie Weinert shares her story of love, loss, surrender and joy. Come take a listen. You can find her on Instagram @stephanieweinert

Our mindset plays a huge role in how we react to all situations as our thoughts preceded and help shape our actions.

Monica from Wholehearted Fiat is …

Liv and I chat openly about the lessons we leaned from taking a party of 14 on a tropical holiday in the middle of a world wide pandemic.

Go follow …

In this episode Megan makes the beautiful point that "Our emotions are like a compass that points toward something that has or hasn't yet been …

"Nothing here below is profane for those who know how to see" Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

Let's start a revolution by find joy in the most mundane …

In this episode I sit down with three other women to discuss where we find ourselves today, in the world of covid and all it has brought with it.

Here are the two links that Liv mentioned during the podcast.

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Weaning your children into adulthood often resembles weaning a baby - it requires repeated behaviours, some tears, many hard, often scary at times, …

As women we are life bearers and life givers- When we truly live out of this gift as women we not only bring life to ourselves but to others and in …

In today's episode I chat with Eva Van Strijp, she talks about essential oils  and how they can boost our immune system, detox our homes and  bodies …

When Teresa's son was less than 2 days old his mother noticed he was becoming less and less responsive and his body temperature was getting colder. …

Where do you turn we things feel out of control? In this episode Liv and I talk about what life looks like for us at the moment and how we are …

Escape this lockdown with a great read here are our picks.

Jessica's Picks

Hilly Billy Elegy- J.D Vance

Boy Swallows Universe- Trent Dolton

America …

I chat with Gemma Howard. She is an teen mum to sweet little Jospehine.

Gemma graciously shares her story of finding herself pregnant in a toxic relationship at the age of 17.

She humbly seeks help from her family and …

In this episode I chat with Britt Fisk and mother of eight,  who discovered soon after the birth of her eighth baby, and the middle of the pandemic the she had breast cancer and her baby girl had a tethered spin and was …

Meree choose to love the alcoholic not the alcoholism and that made all the difference. 

Please if you are living with or are experiencing dependency …

" A breakdown in our common understanding of words leads to a society in chaos and frustration, inevitability miscommunicating and plagued by distrust. We become suspicious not only of eachother but ourselves and our …

"Let yourself be vulnerable. Let your walls down, your carefully constructed fortresses breached, your fiercely guarded heart laid bare. Let your …

In today's episode I chat with Anne Galea. She is a wife and mother who has experienced what many mothers do with teenagers, rebellion.

By the time her son was 16 he had got in with the wrong crowd, he was addicted to …

In today's episode I chat with Dr Marguerite Harb. She details her story of love, loss, hope and total surrender to how God is writing her story.

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In this episode I chat with Jeni Bonell. She is a woman who knows how to love with her whole body, mind and soul. She has one of Australia's largest …

Today I chat with the beautiful Renee Doyle. She unpacks what it means to have our own gifts and talents and how we can use them to bless others and …

Alyssa is a the co-host from Catholic influencers podcast and a member of the duet from The SAGA. She has sung at World Youth Day in Panama alongside …

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In this episode I chat with Lizzy @justahandmaiden, who courageously shares her story of overcoming an addiction to pornography. Lizzy is a testament to the power of healing, mercy and grace through the sacrament of …

Wholeness is when the whole body is integrated- We are made up of body, mind and soul. For wholeness all three things have to be balanced. Theresa …

In this episode Liv and I chat about the year that was, the new year and the importance of the now! @saltandgoldcollection

In this episode I chat with Jenny Gurry, the director and founder of Diamond Women. 

Diamond women is a grass roots not for profit, that provides a compassionate and caring place where women are given the chance to …

Christine Watkins is an inspirational Catholic speaker and author of many books all of which can be found in the link below.

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In this  episode I sit down with Leila Abdallah. On the first of February 2020 four of Leila's children and three cousins went off to buy ice cream. The children were hit by a speeding, drunk driver. Four of the …

We all have a personal story and we are all connected by the story of salvation. How does one engage the broken parts of their story  with the salvation story to bring about restoration and healing and begin to live …

In todays episode I chat with Katrina Alvir a trained teacher and mentor and developer of the REAL program. This program looks at developing character and virtue in teenager girls between the ages of 12-16.
Never before …

It is never too late to ask The Lord to bring people into your life who will accompany you towards heaven. 

Look Out for Beth and Jenna and all the …

Sr Mary Grace was looking for something more- She found it in the Bronx. As a Sister of Life Sr. Mary Grace is in love with Love.

She left her family …

In this episode I chat with my big sister Anna. We talk about trust. How do we trust when we are faced with situations that are out of our control?

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In this episode I talk with Kristine Mauss. She shares her story of  bad health and lifestyle decisions left her feeling restlessness with her life. She knew in her heart God was calling her to simplify her life. …

Liv and I chat about my time in the desert, the amazing witness faith shown by Leila Abdullah, the Colour Conference and the corona virus.

In times …

Sarah Fiddelaers is a wife, mother, chiropractor and writer. She talks about how having children not only gave her the permission to pursue her dream of writing but that it actually fast tracked it!

Easter Promises- …

Liv and I chat about 2020. How it started, our word for the year and what ever has been on our minds.

find your word for the year - …

Jo talks about how reliving the memories of her mother's death allowed her heart to begin to heal. 

Our own memories of a event are unique to each person. They are imprinted differently within each individuals mind. …

God uses the smallest brushes to create the most magnificent masterpieces. Nothing is left to chance in this life. Every opportunity is here to bring about a greater good. Lets allow His glory to shine through our lives.

In this episode we chat about what her life looks like being twenty three, single and Catholic.

What makes a good relationship?

Why would you choose …

What is the Feminine Genius? 

How can I live it out?

How have women spoke truth into your life?

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I was blown away by the enthusiasm, passion and commitment of the younger generations at the rally outside Parliament House a few weeks ago and got in contact with a few of them.  We sat down and chatted about Abortion. …

In this episode Liv and I chat about the last two weeks. Our big sister underwent major heart surgery and through her suffering and vulnerability she …

Its easy and natural to go along when things are pleasant and relatively easy. But when things in life get difficult, hard and ultimately make us …

In This episode I talk about my story. Its a story of God's relentless pursuit of my heart from the most unexpected places. He is constantly challenging my perception from who I think He is to who He really is. A kind, …

In this episode I chat with Rocio. She is a 25 year old woman who loved deeply and lived courageously along side her husband as he battled esophageal …

In this episode Liv and I chat about some of the things I have learned over the past twelve months.

Things mentioned in the podcast.

Be Brave In The Scared - Mary Lenaburg

You Know my Name- Natasha Cobbs Leonard

House …

This episode looks at mothers on Mother’s Day- all types, whether you are a biological mother, a spiritual mother, an adoptive mother and a foster …

In this episode I get the great pleasure of chatting with Mary Lenaburg. She talks about her new book Be Brave in the Scared.

It is an incredible …

In this episode I chat with Karen Doyle. She is the co-founder of a national Catholic women's ministry called Sisterhood. 

Saint John Paul II calls …

In this episode I chat with Amelia Burfitt, a 29 year old mother of two. She gives an informed, articulate and honest account of discovering  that …

In today's episode I chat with Cassie Kent. She has been inspired to create a community that is committed to living out our marriage vows everyday. …

Episode 21: My experience at the Blessed Is She, womens retreat in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Blessed is She is a Catholic community of women who are devoted …

When my 7 year old daughter saw a nun for the first time she exclaimed,
"Mum, is that one of those ladies from the Sound of Music?"
It was then when I …

In this first episode Liv and I just have a chat about books we have read over the summer, words for the year, resolutions and what's in store for …

Briony Mowbray shares her story of how she and her husband experienced the sorrow, pain and emptiness of infertility to truly and courageously live …

In this episode Kristina beautifully and honestly talks about her precious little boy Ezekiel who has autism. She speaks with love, humour and with …

In this episode Liv and I chat with Janet Smith, a wife of one, mother to 9 earthly children and a lover of Christmas. She has an infectious joy for Christmas which you will hear. Let's make this Christmas the best one …

In todays episode I chat with the author of Only For Me. This book is a delightful rhyming book, which empowers and teaches young children about …

In todays episode my close girlfriends, Olivia, Jo and Annemarie discuss what friendship means to them, how to be a good friend and how to cultivate …

In this episode Yvonne speaks candidly about her battles with postnatal depression. She has experienced it twice and is a surviver. She is now …

Cate Kensey shares her heart about her four miscarriages, and how to mother her grieving heart through it.

Resources:
Mothering Spirit- Blog

Grieving Together: A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage.
Laura Kelly Fanucci.

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During this episode I speak with Josephine who talks about her personal experience with the suicide of her son. She shares insight into her heart and …

In this episode Penny Jaye talks about her new novel Out of The Cages. It is a story about two young girls who are trafficked into the brothels of Mumbai. Meena escapes and we see that it is now when she realises that …

In this episode Liv and I discuss marriage with Kris. She has been married for 20 years and 6 kids, we thought we would pick her brain on tips, …

This is part two of my conversation with Jovi James. Her honest, raw account of her journey through the loss of her son, to the letting go of control …

In this episode Dr. Jovina James tells her heartfelt story of losing her precious 8 month old son. Her experience, although extremely painful, has …

Saint Teresa of Calcutta has been quoted as saying, "The reason why there is so much war is because we have forgotten that we belong to one another." The rescue of the soccer team and their coach in Thailand …

How Julie overcame her turbulent teenage years of drug use, depression, and an absent father- to become a loving mother of 10 who welcomes women …

In this episode we discuss how we as mothers need to speak intentional truths over our children so they learn who they are and most importantly who's they are. We need to be the ones who speak life to their hearts so …

Today in the podcast we discuss what life is like with little kids. It can seen overwhelming, exhausting, isolating and often unrelenting but this …

'As stewards of Gods creation we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family' Pope Francis
In this episode we chat with …

Welcome to the very first episode of Universal Sisterhood. Today Olivia and I talk about what it means to have true connections with others, seeing …