The Visitation Podcast with Katherine Ambrose: Recent Episodes
Katherine Ambrose
Inspired by The Visitation between Mary and Elizabeth in Luke 1: 39-56. Each episode, I will visit with someone I admire, and may compare myself to. Turning that comparison on it's head, we will affirm each other's gifts, and celebrate all that God is doing in our lives. Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thevsitpod Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Randi Courter is a SoCal native living in San Francisco. During our visit, Randi shares her perspective on finding a balance with vanity, Catholic Instagram, and the spiritual comparison that can occur while dating. Buckle up, she's got some hot takes!
Randi's favorite Catholic Instagram accounts:
Cecelia Brennan
Claire Couche
Connect with Randi
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Clarisse Rahbar sat down for a visit with me from Dallas, TX! She is a Canada native (and ex-Californian), twin, prolife advocate, newlywed, and soon-to-be mother! Clarisse shares her story of growing in faith, finding courage, discerning how to use her gifts, and navigating dating.
Connect with Clarisse
Stay connected with the podcast!
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Nancy Saro - Haller is a NICU nurse, newlywed to her husband Jameson, member of the Emmanuel Community, and a fierce fashionista. Nancy shares many personal experiences from moving to the US from Rwanda and being a 3rd culture kid, finding healing and confidence through fashion, and cultivating discipline to reach her goals. I hope you enjoy this visit!
Resources:
Cyprien and Daphrose Rugamba - Documentary and Blog story
Connect with Nancy:
Stay connected with podcast visitors:
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Emily Carey is a Dallas native and lives in Denver, CO with her husband, Joshua. We met on the Life-Giving Wounds retreat in San Francisco (also referenced in visit 20 with CeCi). In this visit, Emily shares her some of her experiences and struggles as an adult child of divorce, and the joys of being part of such a powerful healing ministry!
Resources:
Life-Giving Wounds
Connect with Emily:
Email: emily.zenthoefer@gmail.com
Connect with the podcast & previous visitors:
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Cecilia joined me from Dallas, TX! During this visit we chat about everything from the serious to the playful - CeCi's work in film/video production, our personal experiences as Adult Children of Divorce, and challenges of embracing our femininity.
Resources:
Life Giving Wounds
Connect with CeCi:
Stay connected with the podcast!
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Megan Shepherd is a woman of many talents who joyfully wears various hats! In this visit we discuss her career development, volunteer experience for World Youth Day and Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Silicon Valley, and the trust in God that has developed along the way!
Connect with Meg:
Email: Meg.link@gmail.com
Stay Connected with the Podcast:
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Samantha is a young entrepreneur who started a coffee roastery with her sister Hannah. In this visit, Sam shares how the business came to be, and advice for anyone else looking to start their own company. Samantha and I also share qualities we have admired in each other over our 4 years of friendship and dig deeper into the need for retreat an reflection in order to remain grounded.
Resources:
Verso L'alto Coffee Roasters
Interior Castle
JPII Healing Center
Contact Samantha:
Email: info@versolaltocoffeeroasters.com
Stay Connected with the Podcast:
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Sensitivity warning This visit we discuss sensitive personal topics, including abortion. Please listen with discretion.
Kicking off season 3: Kristen is a strategist/coach at The Women School and she is what I would call a champion for women! We met through mutual friends 4 years ago & have been accompanying each other through this journey of life. This visit we talk a lot about healing, Fiat 90, holistic health, and more!
Resources:
The Woman School
Rachel's Vineyard
Contact Kristen:
Email: kristenbrote@gmail.com
Stay Connected with the Podcast:
Website
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Our friendship was born out of death scare in Maui and has grown over hiking, adventures, and a lasting bond living in different countries couldn't dilute. Bethany is a loving, generous, joyful soul and I am honored to have her on this week's visit!
Resources
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Stay Connected!
Website
thevisitpod@gmail.com
We finally arrive in San Francisco (for the first time at least!) Claire Herrick and I met when I first moved to SF in 2018. Shelby Simon (Visit #12) connected us and we became instant friends and this friendship has strengthened through many ups and downs! In this visit we recognized the similar qualities we admire in each other, and how that in itself can lead to comparison. We also get into our mutual love of healing and personal growth. This was an awesome visit with an amazing woman, and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
Resources:
JPII Healing Center
Undone by Carrie Daunt
44 Day Consecration to St. Joseph by Dr. Greg Bottaro and Jennifer Settle
Life Giving Wounds - Healing retreat for Adult Children of Divorce
It's Not Your Fault - by Joey Pontarelli
Stay connected!
Website
thevisitpod@gmail.com
We are going back to Maine for a visit!
Bridget and I reminisce over our time together in Portland and the ups and downs of working in public school. Bridget also shares her personal experience of parenting, marriage, and surviving breast cancer, and how her faith, family, and willingness to be vulnerable have been her source of strength.
Stay connected!
Website
thevisitpod@gmail.com
Shelby and I met in NYC, and our friendship has stood the test of time and travels! Shelby is a Chiropractor, lover of Disney, and lives her life deeply rooted in her Catholic faith. In this visit we chat about Chiropractor care and it's philosophy of the human body, her time spent at Ave Maria University, and dating/discernment for marriage.
Resources:
Ave Maria University
Shelby's NYC Chiropractic Practice
Stay connected!
thevisitpod@gmail.com
Website
Thanks for joining me for our first New York City visit! Jessica and I met while working together as Occupational Therapists at a charter school in Harlem. We only worked together for a year but the experiences we shared - from the hilarious and triumphant to the frustrating and heartbreaking - bonded us for life. Jessica has since gone on to get married (which was the most epic Traditional Jewish wedding) and get her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Jessica is an amazing woman and I'm so excited to share her with all of you!
Resources:
Lifetown New Jersey
Friendship Circle
Jessica's advice to stop comparison:
Recognize our own unique skills and abilities, and collaborate with other's to collaborate in their unique skills and abilities rather than compete against one another.
Stay connected!
thevisitpod@gmail.com
thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Christine and I bonded in 2013 singing Carrie Underwood and hiking Mt. Tumbledown and quickly developed a long lasting friendship. In this visit we share stories from over the years, her vocational discernment with her husband, Thomas, our respective family wounds (and continual healing), and the comparisons that came up along the way. This visit had laughter, tears, vulnerability, and a whole lot of love!
Resources:
JPII Healing Center
True Devotions to Mary + consecration
The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood by Mark Miravalle
Christine's advice to stop comparison:
Prayer / meditation on Jesus' suffering and death. Embrace the cross!
Stay connected!
thevisitpod@gmail.com
thevisitpod.wordpress.com
My first visit on the journey is with Kelsey Eddy (Conroy). Kelsey and I met in 2013 through young adult ministry in Maine. Kelsey has an incredible vocational story, from questioning her faith, to serving in Calcutta, India alongside The Missionaries of Charity, discerning with The Sisters of Life, and now married with 2 beautiful children! Kelsey shares her vocation journey, and the comparison/pressures of being a Catholic woman, wife, and mother.
Resources:
Sister's of Life
Mother Theresa's Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity by Susan Conroy
"Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be." -St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Kelsey's Advice to fight comparison:
Complements over criticism (and sharing those complements)
Stay connected!
thevisitpod@gmail.com
thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Season 2 - wohoo!! This season I'm taking you all through the journey of my reversion/travels from 2013 - 2018 and visiting with the incredible women who I met during that time. From Maine, to NYC, to CA, to Maui, and finally back to CA where I've been the last 4 years. Join me in reliving my adventures and growth!
New Things!
I now have a website! thevisitpod.wordpress.com
My email address has changed: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
I sat down to visit with all my lovely roommates as they take control of the mic! This visit I share more about myself, how this podcast came to be, my career as an Occupational Therapist, and my journey with comparison.
Resources:
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The Heart of Perfection
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Miss Sensational
My advice for fighting comparison
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Adoration / journaling
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Judah
Stay Connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
Part 2 with Priory East's Landlady, we take a deep dive into how to fight comparison in the modern world of social media, as well as how to make use of the GIFT of your time as a single person. This visit is GOLD.
Resources:
- The GIVEN Institute
Christina's advice for fight comparison:
- Limit social media channels and usage
Stay Connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
As we come towards the end of season 1, I thought it only fitting to have our landlady join to give her perspective on living in community, family life, and discerning/following God's Will. This was such a fruitful conversation that I split it into two parts. In this first part, you will hear Christina share about herself, the ministries she's involved in, and how to cultivate a fruitful community for marriages and family life within San Francisco.
Stay connected:
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
This week's visit I'm joined by another Priory East "graduate", Erika! She takes us on the journey of discovering the Catholic faith, discerning her vocation, and mental health. If mental illness is something you are struggling with, please look to the resources listed below!!! Also feel free to connect with me or Erika.
Resources:
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Catholic Psych Institute
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NAMI
Erika's Advice:
- "The only difference between a sinner and a saint is that a sinner keeps on trying"
Stay connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
This visit I am joined by Priory East's most recent "graduate" Maggie Takita! She shares about her years living at Priory East, growing up in a large (12 kids!!!) family, the importance of community, and the power of vulnerability.
Resources:
- Brene Brown: Daring Greatly and Rising Strong
- Thomas Aquinas College summer program
- Prayer for a Good Husband or Wife will be posted on our Instagram page
Maggie's Advice:
- Recognize the uniqueness of yourself and each person - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Stay Connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
Christina and I chat cultural differences, femininity, artistic expression, identity in work, blessings / challenges of having a family member with special needs, healing after heartbreak, and much much more!
Resources:
- Christina's Spotify Playlist "Beauty in the Waiting"
- Christina's Bible Covers Instagram @chasing_bigb
- Christina's Postcards Instagram @incaseyouforgetmydear
- Christina's Veils
- Christina's Blog
Christina's "1 thing" to fight comparison:
Really three things
- Sisterhood - good, strong female friendships
- Life Verse - 1 Corinthians 2:9: But as it is written: “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,”
- Life Line - "And HE is always good!"
Stay Connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
Lily and I visit post-birthday brunch to talk about our mutual love of women empowering women, Leslie Knope, words of affirmation & quality time, and much more!
Resources:
- Monk Manual
- The GIVEN Institute
- Verso l'alto Coffee
- The Woman School
Lily's 1 thing to fight comparison:
- Words of affirmation: Writing/ reflecting on the beauty and goodness of others, but also yourself!
Stay connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
In this visit, Rachel and I share our hilarious tale of comparison resolving itself into a friendship so deep she even helped me paint my room this past Christmas (while listening to Harry Potter of course). We also chat about gratitude, artists, creativity, benefits of routine, trust, communication styles, and so much more!
Resources:
- Mia Fieldes podcast episode
- Fiat 90/40: Maggie Adams took various programs you can find online and edited/combined with some of our feedback to create our own program. If you are interested in more information, please email me!
Rachel's 1 thing to help stop comparison:
- Pray to St. Joseph / build devotion to and relationship with him
- St. Joseph consecration by Dr. Bottaro
- Holy Cloak Novena
Stay connected!
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
Join me with my dear friend and roommate Margaret Mary Adams! We share how we first met, the comparison/competition that blocked us from getting closer to one another, and the power of vulnerability which led us to the deep friendship we now share. We also talk about relationships, chastity, anxiety, Catholic mindfulness, personality types, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this JOYful conversation as much as we did!
Resources:
- The Mindful Catholic by Dr. Greg Bottaro
- "Ever Present God, here with me now, help me to be here with You" - Dr. Greg Bottaro
- Catholic therapy & mindfulness course: https://www.catholicpsych.com/
- Hallow
- Headspace (also recommend checking out Nike Run Club's "Mindful Miles")
Maggie's 1 thing to help stop comparison:
"Be who God meant you to be, and you'll set the world on fire" - St. Catherine of Siena
Get connected:
Website: thevisitpod.wordpress.com
Email: thevisitpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @thevisitpod
To kick off The Visitation Podcast, I will be visiting with past and present residents of Priory East! This intro explains a little about who and what Priory East is, and how it was first created.
Email: visitationpodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @visitationpodcast