Bioethics Babe

Did you know that a woman can only get pregnant a few days each month — and that her body gives her clear signs of when those days are? In this episode of The Bioethics Babe Podcast, Dr. Marguerite Duane, board-certified family physician and co-founder of FACTS About Fertility, reveals the science behind fertility awareness and restorative reproductive medicine. Dr. Duane shares how a night hospital shift changed her entire understanding of women’s health, why fertility awareness is not the old “rhythm or calendar method,” and how tracking a woman’s natural biomarkers — like cervical fluid, basal body temperature, and hormone levels — can help women and couples understand their fertility, address root causes of reproductive health issues, and move Read More ›

In this deeply moving episode, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shares his remarkable journey of faith, conversion, and healing. From his path to the Catholic Church and his vocation to the priesthood, to his honest reflections on struggling with depression and finding hope in Christ, Bishop Conley offers a profound Catholic perspective on mental health, reminding listeners that holiness and healing can be achieved even amidst mental struggles. He opens up about what led him to write his pastoral letter A Future with Hope, how faith and therapy can work together, and why surrender and community are essential to the healing process. With his characteristic wisdom, humility, and warmth, Bishop Conley reminds us that even in darkness, Read More ›

Why would an atheist be pro-life? In this interview of the Bioethics Babe podcast, Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, shares the evidence-based and non-religious arguments against abortion. With a background in chemical biology and forensic science, Monica explains how science, logic, and compassion shape her pro-life views—without relying on faith. She also shares her best advice on how to dialogue with people who are pro-choice. We discuss: If you’ve ever wondered whether the pro-life position requires religion, this conversation shows why it doesn’t. Subscribe for more interviews on bioethics, abortion debates, and the intersection of science, ethics, and culture. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Thank you for tuning in! Follow BB on Read More ›

On this very first episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joseph Meaney, Past President and Senior Fellow of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, to discuss the foundations of bioethics, the principles of good medicine, and why it matters when making daily health decisions for yourself and your family. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Thank you for tuning in! Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe Listen to BB on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sk6pK4vYfvkdyQh3vVO5m Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bioethics-babe/id1841776855 Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/168b2504-9269-4910-b3da-6e0b954da9de/bioethics-babe iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bioethics-babe-296039682/ RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/bioethicsbabe/