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The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

Springs in the Desert | Catholic Infertility Ministry

The Springs in the Desert Podcast is a friend you can take with you in a season of infertility. Each week, we invite you to join us for our full length, deep-dive episodes or our light hearted "minisodes," entitled Desert Reflections. Springs in the Desert team members chat with special guests, such as medical professionals, clergy, authors, and other Catholic friends to support you wherever you are on the path of infertility. It is an honor to walk with you! If you are blessed by this podcast,

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00:26:51

Where it All Began: The Story of How Springs in the...

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2024/09/04

In celebration of our upcoming Founding Day, the two women who started this ministry, Kimberly and Ann, take us back in time to when it all began. It's a beautiful story of two women, united by a common cross, who found each other, and then carried that cross to build a community where couples walking the path of infertility would feel seen and heard. You'll even hear the story of how the name of the ministry, 'Springs in the Desert', was born!Links: Springs in the Desert

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Undergoing a Hysterectomy

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2024/08/28

Jillian and Cassandra sit down with Suzy Younger, Notre Dame Marriage Prep Coordinator and Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, to discuss what it is like to undergo a hysterectomy. We discuss what it is like to receive a diagnosis that would lead to a hysterectomy, what it might be like to prepare for and recover from the procedure, and how this procedure can affect a woman and her spouse both spiritually and physically. Even if your story is not the same as Suzy's, this episode highlights

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00:29:56

How to Start a Small Group

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2024/08/21

We have a dynamic duo on the podcast this week to share with us their experience facilitating a small group. They are Meg Reister and Bernadette Juliano, and their story is uplifting and inspiring. They share what gifts and graces the Lord has brought into the world through their small group and how it has helped them carry the cross of infertility. Please see the link below to find a small group to join, or better yet, how to start your own. You have what it takes! Be not afraid!Links: Start

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00:24:53

Our Place in The Body of Christ w/ Leigh Snead

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2024/08/14

We are thrilled this week to have well known writer, radio host and speaker, Leigh Snead, on the podcast again. Leigh is very real as she shares the difficult emotions she has had to work through while carrying the cross of infertility while at the same time valiantly picking up her cross knowing her place is needed and valued in the greater Body of Christ.Links: The Catholic Association --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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00:27:09

How to Serve Couples with Infertility from a Diocesan...

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2024/08/07

To go deeper in our theme this month of "We Are Part of The Church," we invited Mikki Sciba on to the podcast to discuss how the diocese can serve those suffering from infertility and loss, even while personally carrying that burden. Mikki works as a catechetical specialist for the diocese of Tyler, Texas. She shares some of the wisdom she has learned while taking part in diocesan ministry as it relates to couples on the path of infertility.Links: Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast ---

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Serving in the Parish while Suffering from...

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2024/07/31

We turn to two wives of Byzantine Catholic priests, Alyssa West and Jocelyn Abyad, to help kick off our theme this month titled, 'Being Part of the Church.' These lovely ladies share their perspective on this theme as it relates to their own struggles with infertility/loss in their local Byzantine parishes.Links: Jocelyn's Facebook Jocelyn's Instagram We Carry You Still Byzikid Magazine --- Support this podcast:

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00:26:34

Is Your NFP Chart Distracting You?

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2024/07/24

This week's special guest is Christina Valenzuela, a certified NFP instructor, owner of Pearl & Thistle, LLC, and author of a new book entitled, The Language of Your Body: Embracing God's Design for Your Cycle. NFP charting is an important activity and can benefit our lives and our marriages immensely, however, sometimes during a season of infertility, we can become hyper focused on the chart and it becomes a major distraction depleting the health of our marriage or preventing us from

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00:24:42

Is your Relationship with NFP Complicated?

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2024/07/17

During National NFP Awareness Week, we thought it a great idea to welcome back a close friend of this ministry, Chris O'Neill, the Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Chris helps articulate why those carrying the cross of infertility may have mixed feelings about NFP, charting, etc., then helps us refocus on how to build deep, strong relationships with our spouse.Links What's the Issue with IVF? podcast episode --- Support this podcast:

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Dating Your Spouse

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2024/07/10

In this Desert Reflection, we join in conversation with married couple, Matthew and Katie Summers, to discuss why it's so important to go on dates with your spouse after you tie the knot followed by practical advice on how to plan these dates and invest that time to deepen your relationship with your spouse and strengthen your marriage. Just like dating was so important when you were just starting out, it's equally important once you are married. This is our encouragement to grab your

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00:31:17

Moving Forward from Medical Trauma

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2024/07/03

On this week's episode with one of our dear friends of the ministry and licensed counselor, Clare Kane, we chat about medical trauma and how it can manifest itself in our lives. With personal experiences, Clare shares how this trauma can occur and how to deal with it when it does.Links: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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00:21:53

Entering into Treatment with Surrender w/ Caroline...

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2024/06/26

What does it look like to enter into treatment with surrender? We welcome back nurse practitioner, Caroline Gindhart, to share with us her thoughts on this topic as well as other insights she has from years of working with couples struggling with infertility. Links Navigating Infertility Treatment with Your Healthcare Provider Caroline's Practice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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What's the Issue with IVF? w/ Chris O'Neill

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2024/06/19

We welcome back Chris O'Neill, Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, to help deepen our understanding and awareness of the Church's teaching on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). With the increasing use of IVF, we dive into where the Church gives guidance on this topic, reflect on the good, holy, and healthy desire for children, and begin to discuss some of the concerns with this Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Links: Donum Vitae Dignitas Personae

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Receiving Bad or Difficult News w/ Clare Kane

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2024/06/12

Whether it's month after month of negative pregnancy tests, getting off a call with a doctor's office about results, or even receiving the good news that a friend is expecting, we've all found ourselves in some pretty intense and often challenging moments. Licensed counselor, Clare Kane, chats with Jillian and Cassandra about how we can live through these moments, digesting the news, yet not letting that news consume us.Links: Mental Health Awareness and Infertility Blog Post ---

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Praying to Help Us Surrender

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2024/06/05

During the month of June, we are focusing on that daily decision of surrendering and entrusting our lives to God. But how do we practically do that? Jillian and Katie provide some insight on how to develop a strong prayer life, because it's during that time with God, we really get to know Him and listen to all that he wants to tell us.Links: Katie Zalany is 38 years old, married and lives in Cleveland Ohio. She is a Third Order Secular Franciscan (OFS), certified spiritual director,

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00:18:05

Looking to Mary as Our Model for Fruitfulness

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2024/05/29

As we close out May, the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jillian and Katie reflect on Mary's example of fruitfulness as it stems from her relationship to God. Just like Mary, we are beloved sons and daughters of the God the Father and Mary, Our Mother of Sorrows, is our blueprint for living a faithful, fruitful life.Links: Our Lady of Sorrows Blog Post --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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Making a Retreat at Home in a Season of Infertility

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2024/05/22

As we recently finished our successful 'Cherished' retreat in Phoenix, we wanted to explore the idea of a retreat on the podcast this week. Jillian and Cassi help us understand what a retreat is, what it does for us, and how to make one whether it be at a retreat center or simply in the comfort of our own home. We would also love to bring a retreat to your town so please share this episode with your Diocesan leaders so we can help build a community for you locally. You are not

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00:21:11

How to Support Our Husbands During Infertility w/...

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2024/05/15

Since last week we heard about how husbands can support their wives in a season of infertility or loss, we thought it fitting this week to hear about what women can do to support their husbands on this journey. Jillian welcomes back psychotherapist and theologian, Clare Kane, on the podcast to chat about some of the best ways wives can walk alongside their husbands as they carry the cross of infertility together.Links: Clare's Practice --- Support this podcast:

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Supporting your Wife on Mother's Day

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2024/05/08

With Mother's Day around the corner, we wanted to bring the husband's out there some great advice on how best to walk alongside their wives who may be struggling on this day. Ian Duran joins our host, Jillian, to share what he has found to be helpful for his wife on a day that can be filled with emotions. Let us know of any other ways you've been supported on Mother's Day and feel free to share the below resources with your Pastor! Links: Mother’s Day Resource for Pastors

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Feminine Fruitfulness w/ Leigh Snead

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2024/05/01

We warmly welcome Leigh Snead on the podcast this week to talk about the topic of feminine fruitfulness. Leigh is a well known writer, radio host, and speaker who shares with Jillian her ideas on the topic of feminine fruitfulness. Leigh reminds us that although homemaking and creating things are beautiful, you don't have to "do" anything for your fruitfulness to shine forth. You have so much to offer this world!Links: The Catholic Association Carrying the Cross of Infertility: An

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The Connection Between Trauma and Hope w/ Clare Kane

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2024/04/24

You might be asking yourself why we've decided to talk about trauma during this month of April when we have been focusing on hope and new beginnings, but there is an important connection we want to share. We welcome back psychotherapist and theologian, Clare Kane, to explain what trauma really is, how it can manifest itself, and what you can do about it. Links: Resources & Links to Counselors Emotional Temperature Article How Should We Process Grief? with Edward Luersman --- Support

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