A Divine Mercy Nutritional Care Podcast

My Daily Non-Negotiables

In this episode: Why sleep is one of my biggest non-negotiables How quiet prayer helps me stay grounded The importance of sitting down for 3 balanced meals Why a daily walk is one of the best things I do for my health and marriage Simple encouragement for finding rhythms that fit your current season of […]

Things I am doing and not doing pregnant in my 40’s

What does pregnancy look like in my 40s with baby number seven? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the biggest things I’m prioritizing—and one thing I’m intentionally letting go of. We cover: Why I’m making sleep a priority. How I’m approaching exercise during pregnancy. Why I’m choosing not to worry about every little […]

Cycle Tracking Isn’t What You Think

In this episode, I share: • Why cycle tracking is one of the most powerful tools for understanding your hormones • How to recognize your body’s natural patterns instead of feeling surprised by them each month • What your moods, energy, and symptoms may be telling you • How cycle awareness can help you care […]

When Is It A Good Idea To Use The Pill For Health Issues?

What if your symptoms aren’t the problem, but the message? In this episode, I explain why hormonal birth control often masks underlying imbalances and why true healing begins with understanding what your body is trying to tell you. ✨ You don’t have to settle for simply managing symptoms. If you’re ready to uncover the root […]

Why I Don’t Believe In The Pill As A Period Fix for Teens

In this episode, I share why I don’t believe the pill should be the first solution for teens struggling with period symptoms. While it can mask issues like painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, or heavy bleeding, it often doesn’t address the root cause. During the teen years, when cycles are still developing, it’s especially important […]

Ways To Know You Need To Heal Your Gut Without Digestive Distress

In this episode, I unpack the many ways gut imbalances can show up beyond bloating, constipation, or reflux. From hormone issues and skin concerns to fatigue, cravings or food sensitivities, and more, your gut influences far more than digestion. When we learn to recognize these signals, we can stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the […]

Mom Sets The Tone In The Home

As moms, we have more influence than we realize. Our kids are watching how we respond to stress, how we talk about ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and even how we receive a compliment. If someone tells you you’re beautiful and your first response is to roll your eyes, dismiss it, or point out […]

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Daughters First Period.

In this episode I share things I wish someone had told me before my daughter had her first period. From fostering open conversations to helping girls understand the beauty and purpose of their changing bodies, this discussion offers practical encouragement for moms who want to raise confident, informed daughters grounded in God’s design for womanhood. […]

Before the First Period: Supporting Our Girls Through the Hardest Hormonal Years

In this episode: Why “common” symptoms like painful periods, mood crashes, and headaches aren’t actually “normal”—and what they’re telling us The difference between NFP and body literacy, and why cycle awareness is a gift we owe our daughters How cycle syncing can shape the way we eat and exercise across the month The surprising parallels […]

Is your daughter’s period pain normal… or a red flag?

When a mom takes her daughter to the doctor for painful periods, heavy PMS, or cyclical acne and walks out with a birth control prescription, something has gone wrong. In this solo episode, Rita makes her case plainly: hormonal birth control doesn’t solve a hormonal problem — it silences the very symptoms that are asking […]