Episode #260--"Helping Your Marriage Flourish"--1:1 with Katie Zulanas, Executive Director, Couple to Couple League
Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training
In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, host Christina Semmens sits down to speak with Katie Zulanas, Executive Director of the Couple to Couple League (CCL) about ways to help your marriage flourish. To that end, we specifically focused upon the fertility awareness and the Peak Day app, a Catholic fertility and period tracking application. They discuss the risks associated with mainstream fertility apps, and how the Peak Day app empowers women and couples to take charge of their reproductive health. The conversation also highlights the significance of open communication between mothers and daughters regarding fertility, the role of Natural Family Planning (NFP) in strengthening marriages, and the resources available through the Fertility Science Institute. Katie shares her faith journey and the challenges and rewards of her work in promoting restorative reproductive medicine. Takeaways * Fertility awareness improves communication and strengthens marriages. * The Peak Day app is designed to empower women in tracking their fertility. * Mainstream fertility apps often contain immoral content and hidden dangers. * Open communication about fertility is crucial between mothers and daughters. * Restorative reproductive medicine offers a natural alternative to IVF. * The discipline of tracking fertility can lead to significant rewards. * The Fertility Science Institute provides valuable resources for families. * Women should be aware of the risks associated with using secular fertility apps. * The Peak Day app integrates with wearable technology for better tracking. * Everyone deserves access to accurate and supportive fertility resources. Sound Bites * “A healthy cycle is a sign of health.” * “Everyone needs to hear about this app.” * “The discipline of NFP has huge rewards.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Peak Day and Katie Zulanas’ Faith Journey 02:47 The Importance of Fertility Awareness 05:28 Risks of Mainstream Fertility Apps 07:59 Overview of Peak Day App Features 10:32 Empowering Conversations Between Mothers and Daughters 13:24 The Role of NFP in Strengthening Marriages 15:53 Resources and Support from Fertility Science Institute 18:24 The Need for Restorative Reproductive Medicine 21:04 Challenges and Rewards in the Work 23:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action