Veil + Armour: Catholic Feminine Genius in Motherhood, Family & Holy through One Another

Christ-centred healing from trauma after birth with Brigid Tebaldi

Pennsylvania-based certified women's health coach Brigid Tebaldi is a wife and mother of five. She champions holistic, joyful birthing experiences, encouraging women to honour their maternal instincts, and embrace divine guidance.

Brigid is an experienced fertility awareness coach, and specializes in helping women heal from birth trauma & reclaim their inner peace. Her compassionate approach aids mothers in processing difficult experiences, fostering resilience, and cultivating a stronger sense of self.

Brigid loves helping women navigate the complexities of motherhood - from pregnancy through postpartum recovery and loves seeing mothers find strength, peace, and joy in their unique journeys.

Find out more about Brigid and her work:
@loretowellness (Instagram)

Cassandre Verhelst is in charge of the English-language division of the Hozana Christian Prayer App. Based in Paris, France, the free prayer app has almost two million prayer partners. Hozana is web-based and an app. Rosario is an app found in your favourite app store.

Catch Cassandre's previous episodes on Veil + Armour:
Episode 11:  The Rosary: A Catholic Response to the Olympics
Episode 7: A Million Roses for Mother Mary 

Father Peter Turrone is the Pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Toronto. He holds a Master's and Ph.D. in Medical Science and Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. He was a former Director/Pastor of the Newman Centre Student Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto for five years. Father Turrone is a former missionary in Mongolia with the Consolata Missionaries before becoming a diocesan priest. He was the Catechist for popular Canadian podcaster and cancer survivor, Mrs. Tammy Peterson, host of the Tammy Peterson podcast. Mrs. Peterson has opened for her husband, world-renowned Canadian psychologist Dr. Jordan B. Peterson during his world speaking tour for his upcoming book, "We Who Wrestle with God."

Izabela Ciesinska was born in Communist Poland. She grew up reading European fairytales which inspired her love of books and illustration. "The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan" is the author's debut. It was published by Ascension Press (Ascension Kids Publishing) in 2023. Izabela says she fell away form the faith years ago and recently returned with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Catholic faith. She started the O.C.IA. (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, formerly known as the Rite of Christian Initation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) and will be journey towards Confirmation this coming Easter time in 2025.

Izabela has a degree in Criminal Forensics and competed in tennis for Florida Gulf University. She pursued a careeer in film and illustration. 

Josh Canning is a Catholic entrepreneur, content creator, and mental health advocate. He co-manages a YouTube channel with his wife, Lisa, where they openly share their experiences with navigating depression and anxiety in their marriage. Their platform, Persevere Together, is dedicated to supporting couples dealing with mental illness, providing practical advice and encouragement grounded in their Catholic faith. In addition to his online presence, Josh has been involved in various Catholic ministries and community-building efforts aimed at fostering connection and resilience among believers. Through their storytelling and insights, Josh and Lisa Canning aim to inspire hope and promote mental well-being within faith-based relationships.

Lily Wilson is the founder and president of Veils by Lily, Inc. For over 14 years, she has managed her business alongside several friends and employees, all the while being primarily a wife and mother of 7. Lily recently discovered she is likely autistic and her special interests are the Catholic faith, mental health and spirituality.

Queenie Yu is the Director of Character Education at Hawthorn School for Girls, an independent, Catholic-inspired, all-girls school in Toronto. Besides spending hours with elementary and high school girls everyday, she also lives at Kintore College with 22 female university students and offers them guidance when they want to talk about life's important questions.

Tammy Peterson is the popular Canadian host of The Tammy Peterson Podcast, cancer survivor, devoted mother of two to Julian and Mikhaila and loving grandmother. Five years ago, Mrs. Peterson was given 10 months to live after being diagnosed with kidney cancer. Her story of conversion is a story of courage and faith which inspires those who are searching for hope in a fallen world.