Explore every episode of the podcast Catholic Mom Converts: Laughs and Littles Podcast
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| Time to Say Goodbye EP83 | 13 Jul 2024 | 00:25:21 | |
It’s bittersweet, a little emotional, but it’s time! We’re wrapping up the podcast after 4 great years of conversation about friendship, littles, faith, and just doing life together! We talk about the reasons why it feels like time and send you off with some other podcast recommendations. If you could rate and review the podcast one last time, that would help it stay on the interwebs a little longer, and if you want to reach out you can still email us at laughsandlittles@gmail.com ❤️❤️❤️ Sarah’s Amazing Blog (you can subscribe!) Glimpses of Joy Parenting/Faith/Etc Oh Crap Parenting with Jamie Glowacki (you won't regret it!) Messy Family Podcast: Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family (100 stars) The Healthy Catholic Moms Podcast with Brittany Pearson (fitness, meal prep, living your vocation!) Diapers and Disciples (let's not forget this gold!) Charting with Intimacy (living a faith filled life of chastity, love, and sex) Good Inside with Dr. Becky (great stuff) Faith Formation Podcasts Bible in a Year (know your Scripture!) Catechism in a Year (know your faith!) The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours (updated daily!) St. Josemaria Institute Podcast (a little deeper, often contemplating liturgical seasons and the mysteries of Christ's life in the Gospels) The Pilgrim Soul (Sarah's good friend is one of the 3 very intelligent hosts) | |||
| NO REGERTS! with Messy Family Project Alicia Hernon EP82 | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:34:40 | |
We ask Alicia (mom of 10 kids ages 12-29) how we can be moms who look back and don’t have regrets about how we raised our kids. She shares some real gems - from loving children in their freedom, what is actually within our control, and preparing the environment for faith to grow - we’re so excited to share this episode with you! | |||
| All Things Advent EP75 | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:29:13 | |
Our protocols for holiday travel/disruptions/sanity/teaching virtues- plus Sarah's updates regarding hair cuts and running, while Annie complains about chocolate Advent boxes- we’re chatting and catching up! LH Ovulation Strips Explained (Watch the whole thing if you're watching it, I beg of you) Ovulation Strips Amazon Good Brand (not a sponsorship or affiliate) Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ (unless you're going to try to tell Annie why Advent chocolate boxes are a good thing- she's too far gone man) laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| Annie's Road Trip to Sarah EP22 | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:27:33 | |
What's the point in cleaning the house before hosting a family with 3 kids under 5? Sarah had to overcome her introvert's resistance to hospitality when Annie's family recently trekked to Sarah's new city! 3 nights, 2 full days, 6 kids under 5 years old. We talk about delegating dinner prep, the fake birthday party that happened, and lovely game nights. Plus, Annie shares about being hosted for dinner by Amber O’Hearn of Diapers and Disciples on her drive back - experiencing all kinds of levels of hospitality! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Our Chat on 500 Seconds to Joy with Stephanie Clarisse | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:01:20 | |
"How to Make Mom Friends // with Annie & Sarah from the Laughs and Littles podcast" | |||
| Nitty Gritty NFP EP21 | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:33:41 | |
Charting, excess mucus, and how we handle the whole postpartum phase. We dive into ovulation strips for avoiding, and share conversations with our husbands we never thought we’d have.
Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Laughs and Littles TRAILER: Catholic Mom Friends | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:03:16 | |
We’re your hosts, Annie and Sarah, and this podcast was born as a way for us to keep in touch as our friendship became long distance. We love talking about any and all things related to mom and faith life - and we often disagree, but we always enjoy laughing with each other. Our hope is that these conversations will inspire you to pursue deeper friendships that can sustain you as you live out your vocation as a mom. Life with littles is better when we do it together. 🌱
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| Let’s Catch Up: Thanksgiving & Advent EP20 | 12 Dec 2020 | 00:48:42 | |
We're literally just catching up after the whirlwind of Thanksgiving travel and share what’s on our minds as we’re settling into this Advent season. Everything from what we’re reading, Annie’s Advent candle fail, to if we let our girls wear makeup, with a mini-debate (lol, not really) about circumcision thrown in there. 😂🤪 We hope you enjoy!
Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Santa Claus EP19 | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:46:26 | |
Big issues: how to do Santa without lying to your kids OR becoming the Grinch. 🎅🏼🎄🤔 We share our experiences of Santa growing up, how we’ve gone about thinking about it for our kids (or not thinking about it at all, in Sarah’s case), fantasy books and cultivating imagination, and what we do for Saint Nicholas Day. 🎁 We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope that you’ll enjoy the conversation! We'd love to hear from you...as long as you don't want to write an angry e-mail about how much you think Santa from the North Pole and Saint Nicholas in heaven are actually the same person and that lots of Catholics celebrate Santa and we should just stop. We know! :D This episode is sponsored by Jennie Bishop, author, speaker, missionary, and founder of Purity Works. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Spacing Out Babies EP18 | 06 Nov 2020 | 01:02:09 | |
We share our experiences with accepting surprise and planned babies, ovulation strips, talking to a priest, finding out genders, and we chat about the factors we consider as we prayerfully discern with our spouses how to use NFP. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Our Chat on Diapers and Disciples with Amber O'Hearn | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:02:27 | |
"Littles, Mom Friends, and Early Homeschooling with Sarah O'Brien and Annie Tarr" | |||
| Tips for Sibling Room Sharing EP17 | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:29:40 | |
How to make bedtime happen, dealing with early wake ups, and all that good stuff. Annie went for it when her second kid was 9 months old, Sarah tried and it failed her first time, but it worked out when her two were a bit older. Whether it’s kicking the baby out of your room or making space for an office, it’s nice to free up a room and initiate more sibling bonding. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱
Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Our (vulnerable) Conversion Stories EP16 | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:58:52 | |
For both of us, God worked powerfully through our husbands. In Sarah’s case it was a slow process over several years, and for Annie it was a bomb dropped on her nine months after getting married. Who doesn’t love a good conversion story? For the greater glory of God! We hope you enjoy. Sarah’s conversion story in blog form: Grateful for Humanae Vitae This episode was sponsored by Kids' Liturgy https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Accepting Your Village EP74 | 25 Nov 2023 | 00:18:25 | |
Letting that mom (or your mom) correct your kid, even if she does it “the wrong way,” we chat about accepting the help and advice we’re given - this is the village! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| Transition from 1-2 & Postpartum Stories EP15 | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:37:18 | |
How to postpartum like a boss, transition from 1-2, and also 2-3. Annie shares tips on how to facilitate sibling bonding, and Sarah focuses on how to get creative in getting that self-care time when you’re a mama of more than one! Namely, be shameless in asking for help. 😉 PostPartum Like a Boss Blog: http://www.thefikelife.com/2015/07/how-to-postpartum-like-boss.html This episode was sponsored by Kathleen Heath Sleep Consulting: Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Bypass The 20 Min Tantrum (Season 2 TRAILER) | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:03:53 | |
States apart, but we (Sarah & Annie) are still chatting about all things on faith, friendship, and motherhood! | |||
| Goodbye, Season One EP14 | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:07:33 | |
Sarah prepares to move out of state, and we preview some of the topics we’re excited to chat about in the fall. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for Season 2!
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| Declutter As You Go EP13 | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:08:06 | |
Two things we organized this week. Decluttering is a journey; seasons change, kids keep growing, and there’s usually a “crap pile” to sort through - but we talk about the joy we find in that one drawer being easier to use. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 | |||
| Sex, Sleep, & Breastfeeding EP12 | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:20:18 | |
We're talking about saying no to pressure and guilt when it comes to decisions about weaning and baby sleep. Taking a more holistic view and saying yes to things that will strengthen our marriages and our health. | |||
| Four Year Old Magic | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:03:05 | |
Our big girls Clara and Evangeline share their favorite saints, where they like to pray, what they're doing in homeschool time these days, and more! | |||
| Making Mom Friends EP11 | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:42:45 | |
How to build and keep community when you’re in a new place or season of life (maybe you’re moving, like Sarah, or your friends are moving away, like Annie.) We chat about how to meet, make, and sustain mom friends. We all hate being the new person and feeling unknown, so here’s some practical tips to getting out there and getting yourself some new besties. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Sharing Our Miscarriage Stories EP10 | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:52:25 | |
We hope that our stories of losing our babies help you navigate this for yourself or alongside a friend. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| I Am Not Available EP9 | 14 Jun 2020 | 00:47:33 | |
That magical point in the day when Mama gets a break. How we’ve gotten our kids to do a “cozy time,” and what we do while we are not available to them. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Conversations About Race With Littles EP8 | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:37:46 | |
How we’ve been processing the news about George Floyd as white moms of littles. We’re brainstorming what it looks like to oppose racism in our daily lives, once we’ve put down our phones and picked up the baby - or the kid who has pinworms. 🤢
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Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Reflections on the Eucharist EP73 | 25 Nov 2023 | 00:12:00 | |
Inspired by the National Eucharistic Revival, we are chatting about our recent thoughts about the Eucharist, drawing from the Catechism and our time in Eucharistic Adoration. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| And The Giveaway Winner Is ... ! | 27 May 2020 | 00:03:45 | |
Clara (4) and Evangeline (4 1/2) announce the giveaway winner and share their opinions about the podcast and Amazon shopping. Thanks for the reviews!
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| Mass and Grace During Covid EP7 | 25 May 2020 | 00:27:21 | |
Our experiences returning to Mass as COVID restrictions lift. Taking kids or going alone, receiving the Eucharist or not, and all the emotions that come with it. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| All Things Crunchy EP6 | 21 May 2020 | 00:32:26 | |
From CBD to placenta pills. Plus, Annie shares why she hates Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning ads. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Baby Names That Start Spiritual Conversations EP5 | 15 May 2020 | 00:29:15 | |
Baby names as onramps to share the faith. How we each go about deciding on names, our philosophies, and what we love about naming. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Sarah's Birth Story (with Annie there!) EP4 | 15 May 2020 | 00:35:09 | |
Annie has asked 3 different friends to be doulas, and she was asked to be Sarah's doula just three hours before the baby came. Being a friend doula is a huge honor, a wild ride, and really cements a friendship. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Date Night Stories & Tips EP3 | 15 May 2020 | 00:24:01 | |
We share two ways to find free babysitting, and chat about creative date ideas that have worked for us. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Baby's First Birthday EP2 | 08 May 2020 | 00:21:15 | |
How to host simple birthday parties that are also life-giving for you. We also dive into celebrating baptismal birthdays. | |||
| Keeping Your Kids Catholic EP1 | 08 May 2020 | 00:32:33 | |
Sarah and Annie chat about 4 keys to keeping your kids Catholic. Things we've identified and put into practice to help our kids grow in love of God and prayer, and hopefully make the faith their own one day. | |||
| Confession Snippet | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:02:24 | |
Whether you're preparing for your first confession, needing to get back into the rhythm, or just want to hear some funny and embarrassing (but not really, because it's all been done before!) confession stories, this one is for you and the full audio can be found on our Patreon. Our next episode on the topic of the Holy Eucharist comes out on November 25th. We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| Getting Mom Strong! Postpartum Fitness with Brittany from Healthy Catholic Mom EP72 | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:29:55 | |
Pelvic floor strengthening, Sarah’s love for cardio, feeling sore, the 80/20 balance and keeping alcohol, the uphill battle with fat loss goals and breastfeeding, and Halloween candy! This was a really fun conversation, we hope it motivates you to keep moving and exercising, and check out Brittany’s podcast and website for more! Healthy Catholic Mom Website (free eating lists & workouts!) Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| The Gift of Baptism EP71 | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:19:31 | |
Reflecting on the sheer gratuitousness of God’s grace as we’ve both recently baptized our babies, also our own baptisms, Annie’s morbid baptism joke, and the best ever training montage. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 Understanding The 5 Promises of Baptism Book mentioned We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| At Home, Back to School, Finding and Keeping the Peace EP70 | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:32:25 | |
Asking kids about their day, chore routines saving our sanity, working out, catching up - we’re back! Our plan is to release one episode every 3 weeks. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 Possible Conversation Starters After School
We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com | |||
| Another ⭐️ Home Birth Story EP69 | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:40:51 | |
As promised, Sarah shares the story of Joseph’s birth! Another home birth with the beloved tub, but very different than John’s - more of a marathon for everyone, for sure! 🙃 From the 38 week nesting panic to processing the Pros/Cons of home birth with long labors, to resting hard in the recovery time, this is a fun episode! 💞 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Learning the Faith Alongside Kids EP68 | 13 May 2023 | 00:26:55 | |
Catholic Sprouts host Nancy Bandzuch joins us for another guest episode! We chat about how we as parents can authentically and effectively teach our kids about our faith, her family’s devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and how we all enjoy dropping our kids off at school in the mornings 😅 Plus, her new book, Catholic Social Teaching for Youth, which goes on sale this month! We keep saying it's our last episode before break, but we couldn't resist this opportunity! We'll record Sarah's birth story and then for real take a break!
Nancy's Blog on the Sacred Heart of Jesus We'd love to hear from you ✉️ Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Annie's Birth Story EP67 | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:33:53 | |
Dominic is here! 😍 Annie shares how this birth was different from her others, how nursing and postpartum life is going, and Sarah listens somewhat enviously with 6 weeks of third trimester still to go. Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Wife of Anglican Priest Converts to Catholicism EP81 | 18 May 2024 | 00:57:12 | |
Hannah is a long time listener and we had such a great time hearing her story of God's grace working throughout her life, from great faith formation as a Protestant to InterVarsity Bible studies, to meeting her husband in an Anglican Church (and him becoming an Anglican priest), through infertility, and then 4 kids under 5, to entering the Catholic Church THIS Easter! We know you'll love this one. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd LOVE to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com 10% your entire purchase at ChewsLife with the code LAUGHSANDLITTLES10 | |||
| Breastfeeding and Ina May EP66 | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:54:31 | |
Our last episode before a long maternity break! Sharing our thoughts on Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding and Guide to Childbirth, our current bedtime routines, and Annie’s obsession with Meghan Trainor Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| What We Pay Attention To EP65 | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:24:07 | |
We’re talking about Catherine Price’s book, How To Break Up With Your Phone! The focus it takes to do just one thing at a time, intentional scrolling vs 2 minutes here and there, reminders of mindfulness, and more from this helpful book! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| 6 Babies & Business with Cultivating Catholics EP64 | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:34:35 | |
Trying new things - our first guest on the show! We had a blast chatting with Sam from Cultivating Catholics about postpartum, baby spacing, making time for friends and working out, and the Brown Scapular! If you’re looking for serious interviews, this still isn’t that show! 😂 Instagram Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| In Charge, Fr. Mike, Robots, & Podcast Recs 🥳 | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:18:30 | |
Fun chat about changing the rules when you need to, our disconnection from food, and a delightful podcast Annie recommended to Sarah 6 months ago that she’s finally listening to now. | |||
| Flow Reading with Kids EP63 | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:23:48 | |
What we’re reading with our kids, how we read and answer questions, books we can read with different ages together, how we teach getting into the flow of a narrative and how many books Annie gets from the library each month - just all things books this episode! “Why Good Children’s Literature Matters” Diapers and Disciples Episode Read Aloud Revival Book Lists: https://readaloudrevival.com/recommends/ Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| Fair Play Book Discussion Preview | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:07:52 | |
We had so much fun reading and talking about Fair Play by Eve Rodsky - (the opposite of The Empowered Wife?? too aggressive/competitive or an efficient system to streamline domestic duties?) - here’s a teaser of our full conversation, available on our Patreon! If you’ve thought about joining, now is a great time to give it a chance, come on over and check it out! Download the Patreon app and search for Laughs and Littles 🤗 | |||
| Our Routines & The Chosen EP61 | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:29:21 | |
Work out and breakfast routines, locking bedroom doors, The Chosen show, the possibility of guests on the show, and more! Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| "You're Fine" | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:04:24 | |
Quick chat about what not to say, but what we usually do say, when your kid gets hurt. 🤗 In short, silence is golden. | |||
| Sweet January Vibes EP60 | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:32:42 | |
Bikes, Spiritual Communion prayer, worrying about kids, New Year’s resolutions, Pope Benedict, kids wearing underwear, and potty training boys 💩 Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||