29 JUN 2024 · SCOTUS decision on emergency medical care and abortion.  What happened and what’s at stake?  (0:48) Presidential debate on abortion. (25:16) Raising pro-life kids. (32:15) Too busy?  Why do parents ignore the experts telling them screen time is harmful for children?  Simple ways to cutback screen time (38:35) Resources mentioned :  “I’ve never needed to perform an abortion to save a woman’s life”  https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/do-doctors-need-abortion-to-save-a-womans-life/   7 in 10 abortions are coerced or unwanted  https://lozierinstitute.org/hidden-epidemic-nearly-70-of-abortions-are-coerced-unwanted-or-inconsistent-with-womens-preferences/   Do women die from abortion? https://relevantradio.com/2023/12/do-women-die-from-abortion/   Window to the womb https://www.windowtothewomb.app/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ezn-9q2SYM&t=30s   Supreme Court ‘punts’ Idaho emergency room abortion case back to lower court https://www.liveaction.org/news/supreme-court-punts-emergency-room-abortion-case/    Studies on Multitasking & Screen Use https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/features/would-talking-on-your-cell-phone-cause-you-to-have-missed-this-clown-one-professor-thinks   https://www.cbs58.com/news/late-night-screen-time-puts-teens-sleep-and-mental-health-at-risk    https://www.kidsnews.com.au/health/two-hours-of-screen-time-hurts-kids-health/news-story/2bb82c6ee646af88a91ac426dd615727    Protect your family from the overuse of technology  https://screenstrong.org/   Episodes with Melanie Hempe from ScreenStrong.com on Trending  https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=melanie+hempe    Gabb Phone and Watch – limited talk and text for teens.  Smartphone solutions.  https://gabb.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-OhBhB5EiwADyoY1Qa_9v0UMYJH1nCDjEfoci2G1Uc-zfoqmZ1GMzW6os9ygYRfyDDFuRoC3UcQAvD_BwE

28 JUN 2024 · Fear of commitment  – therapist Joe Sikorroa LMFT explains how the past leads to difficulty to commit.  (1:43) A therapist responds to questions:  How do you find common ground in parenting when you “know best”? I’m recently married and can’t get over my past boyfriend.  How do you distance yourself from unhealthy in-laws?  (25:11) What do you do when your wife wants a divorce and you don't?  (41:37)  How to read your Bible and pray with it. (45:58) Resources mentioned :  https://joesikorra.com/   Spiritual Communion Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori    My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen

27 JUN 2024 · Ever felt like you just need some "me time? What do you usually do?    Here's a question - has "me time" gone too far?   The Self-Care Hype: A Personal Take Timmerie recounts a conversation with a longtime friend who worked in pregnancy resource centers. This friend shared stories of a mom juggling full-time parenting, PTA duties, and church volunteering, all while desperately seeking "me time." On the flip side, another friend, a mother of four, laughed at the idea of "me time," reminiscing about simply taking a deep breath amidst the chaos.   Jim’s Perspective: From Common Sense to Crazy https://integrityrestored.com/ joins the conversation with a candid take on how self-care has morphed into a narcissistic craze. He shares a frustrating story of an older woman caught up in the self-care movement, spending money she didn't have on extravagant retreats. Jim emphasizes that true self-care should be about maintaining balance through simple, everyday actions—like a peaceful walk or a good night's sleep—not expensive getaways.   The Personal Toll of Extreme Self-Care There can be dangers of over-prioritizing self-care. This obsession can lead to family breakdowns, with some women going from being supermoms to walking away from their families. Jim calls for a return to the kind of common-sense care our grandmothers knew: small acts that nourish without isolating.   Healthy Marriages Need Healthy Individuals Jim shares his experience working with couples. He stresses the importance of both partners getting healthy individually for their relationship to thrive. He advises against trying to fix each other, suggesting instead to focus on self-improvement and personal growth. His personal phrase? "You fix you, he fixes him."   The Value of Trusted Friends Both Timmerie and Jim stress the importance of having a support system. Jim shares how he turns to trusted friends when he's struggling, making sure to focus on his own feelings rather than criticizing his spouse. This approach fosters healthier processing of marital challenges and keeps the focus on personal growth.   Balancing Self-Care with Common Sense Balance and moderation are key. Timmerie and Jim encourage you to find joy in simple pleasures and maintain healthy routines without giving in to the pressures of social media's extravagant standards.

27 JUN 2024 · Dr. Ingrid Skop is a pro-life obstetrician who cares for women when an abortion goes wrong. She explains the lack of medical standards in abortion businesses. (1:30) 7 in 10 abortions – women did not want and were coerced into. (25:40)  How fear has been weaponized to promote abortion.  (36:38) Gen Z and millennials would rather be jobless than unhappy at work.  What do they really want and need?  (42:10) Resources mentioned :  More episodes with Dr. Ingrid Skop https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=skop   “I’ve never needed to perform an abortion to save a woman’s life”  https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/do-doctors-need-abortion-to-save-a-womans-life/   Do women die from abortion? https://relevantradio.com/2023/12/do-women-die-from-abortion/   Induced Abortion and the Increased Risk of Maternal Mortality - Dr. Skop Published by the National Library of Medicine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7350112/    Dr. Ingrid Skop’s research at the Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org/team-member/ingrid-skop-m-d-facog/     Support After Abortion  https://supportafterabortion.com/   7 in 10 abortions are coerced or unwanted  https://lozierinstitute.org/hidden-epidemic-nearly-70-of-abortions-are-coerced-unwanted-or-inconsistent-with-womens-preferences/

26 JUN 2024 · You need to hear this eye-opening episode of Trending with Timmerie where she talked to Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute. The topic? A new bill in Massachusetts that could allow women to sell their babies before they're even born. Let's dive into the details together.   Parental "Equality" or Ethical Nightmare?   Dr. Morse explained that this bill, under the guise of promoting parental equality, would let women make contracts to sell their unborn children. If the contract is signed while the woman is still pregnant, it’s considered a surrogacy arrangement. But if done after birth, it's classified as illegal baby selling. This loophole is deeply troubling.   Surrogacy: The Slippery Slope   We already know surrogacy in the U.S. is lightly regulated, especially in places like Southern California. This bill would take things further, turning pregnancy into a potential commercial transaction. Imagine unborn children being treated as commodities—this goes against everything we believe about the sanctity of life.   The Ethical Quagmire   Dr. Morse highlighted the disturbing contradiction in the fertility industry: on one hand, people desperately want a baby and see embryos as precious; on the other, any "excess" embryos are often discarded as medical waste. This bill only intensifies the commodification of children, making them mere objects to be bought and sold.   The Rise of Infertility and Its Implications   With infertility rates climbing, it’s predicted that by 2050, most people will need medical help to conceive. This has made surrogacy and IVF more common, often glamorized on social media. But behind the scenes, this trend reduces children to status symbols, akin to luxury items like designer handbags or cars.   Redefining Parenthood: A Dangerous Precedent   This bill also changes what it means to be a parent. Instead of recognizing the natural, biological bond, it shifts parenthood to something defined by the state through contracts. This could lead to more government control over family life, moving us away from recognizing the natural, God-given relationships between parents and children.   Call to Action   We need to stand up against this bill and protect the sanctity of life. Every child is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God, not a commodity to be bought and sold. If you live in Massachusetts or know someone who does, spread the word and urge your policymakers to reject this dangerous legislation.     Remember: Every child is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God. Let's protect that sacred gift. 

26 JUN 2024 · Therapist Michael Gasparro on, what Catholic virtues are important for parents and adults in family life. (5:00) Do you struggle with same sex attraction? A Catholic devotion that helps. (26:00) Can a gay person really be chaste? (40:00) Why Gen Z & Millennials would rather be unemployed than unhappy at work. (43:30) Resources mentioned:  Michael’s Website  https://www.catholictherapists.com/michael-gasparro-ma-lmft-lpcc

25 JUN 2024 · Birth control at Ralphs? (1:09) 2 years after Roe v Wade was overturned – lives that have been saved.  (19:32) Miracles! (37:07) Is your phone your bedtime friend? (43:04)      Resources mentioned :  Birth control over the counter https://relevantradio.com/2024/03/loud-budgeting-ditching-the-pill/   Birth control studies:  Opill product label warnings https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/017031s035s036lbl.pdf    2023 UK Study: Fitzpatrick D, Pirie K, Reeves G, Green J, Beral V (2023) Combined and progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer risk: A UK nested case–control study and meta-analysis. https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004188    Study Linking Birth Control to Depression and anxiety  research, published in JAMA Psychiatry: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2552796    2015 study Hormonal contraceptive use and risk of glioma https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386952/#:~:text=WHAT%20THIS%20STUDY%20ADDS,term%20users%20of%20hormonal%20contraceptives    2016 study The Influence of Hormonal Factors on the Risk of Developing Cervical Cancer and Pre-Cancer https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26808155/   Study 10% of women who conceive in Opill/ progesterone only pill have Ectopic Pregnancies  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539860/     Layla Khlan had a blood clot in her brain from birth control and died https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/girl-16-dies-after-taking-birth-control-pill-ease-painful-periods   Birth control makes women sad JAMA study  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2552796   Tik Tok Stories about coming off the pill  https://www.tiktok.com/@katesnooks/video/7274529764055010593?embed_source=71929435%2C121374463%2C121404359%2C121351166%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&refer=embed&referer_url=www.eviemagazine.com%2Fpost%2Fyoung-women-are-turning-against-the-pill-here-is-why&referer_video_id=7274529764055010593   Hair loss: https://www.tiktok.com/@chan.sessions?referer_url=www.eviemagazine.com%2Fpost%2Fyoung-women-are-turning-against-the-pill-here-is-why&refer=embed&embed_source=71929435%2C121374463%2C121404359%2C121351166%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_name&referer_video_id=7093254780230962478   Birth control makes women sad JAMA study  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2552796   Hailey Bieber had a stroke from birth control https://relevantradio.com/2022/05/why-did-hailey-bieber-have-a-stroke/   Vox Vitae’s website https://www.voxvitae.org/   Dr. Caldwell’s episodes about IVF and fertility help  https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=susan+caldwell

24 JUN 2024 · Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: Children’s rights and the intentional severing of the relationship between parent and child. (:25) Massachusetts bill would allow women to sell their babies prior to birth. (23:55) What is phubbing? How to stop doing it. (44:50)     Resources mentioned:  Ruth Institute Website  https://ruthinstitute.org/   Listen to more episodes with Dr. Morse https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=roback+morse    Catholic Ministry to Adult Children of Divorce or Separation https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/

21 JUN 2024 · How well can you respond or make your case for life?  Can you respond to questions about the medical impact of abortion, STDs, post abortion syndrome? Test your po-life responses.  How would you talk to a woman in crisis?  How do you share about the medical impact of abortion.  Enjoy this q and a, multiple choice, true or false pop quiz.    Resources mentioned :  Support after abortion – healing  https://supportafterabortion.com/

20 JUN 2024 · School refusal – children refusing to go to school.  What’s happening and what do you do? (0:46) How do you combat loneliness in motherhood? (26:43) Christina, formerly an engineer turned full-time mom, answers – are you “contributing to society” when you’re a stay at home mom? (38:57)   Resources mentioned :  Kolbe Academy  https://www.kolbe.org/relevant    The Children refusing to go to school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdhuqj04vQ   Episode: Can women be stay at home moms? https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/can-women-be-stay-at-home-moms/    Making Resilient Children  https://relevantradio.com/2022/11/making-resilient-children/