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Hi, I’m Emily

I’m the founder of Total W(h)ine, and the president and co-founder of the nonprofit FAbM Base. I am a writer and speaker with one big goal in mind: make fertility awareness and NFP accessible and livable.

I struggled for years to understand Catholic Church teaching on marriage and sexuality, and now I am able to share what I’ve learned with you – with honesty, humor and compassion.

Welcome to the corner of the internet where we talk about Catholic living honestly, because our faith is both beautiful and hard to live!

More about Emily
Learn more about FAbM Base

What you’ll find here

Even Jesus had a Simon. I want to be that for you.

Fertility awareness is natural. But learning it doesn’t come naturally.
Living the truth of our faith leads to peace and joy. But that doesn’t mean it is always easy to understand.

What is good, true and beautiful is messy in a fallen world. We weren’t made to walk alone. We need one another. We need help. Check out the ways I can accompany you on your journey.

CONSULTING

For two years, I offered one-on-one lifestyle and method match coaching for NFP and fertility awareness. I offer my services on a limited case-by-case basis until completion of the upcoming Choose Your Method course.

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WRITING

From the blog, to Instagram and now to Substack, writing has always been a love of mine.

Instagram
Substack

SPEAKING

Whether you need an intro to fertility awareness talk for your women’s group, would like to share the user’s perspective with NFP professionals, or are interested in another related topic, it is a great joy for me to share this work with new audiences.

Speaking experience

NONPROFIT

In 2020, I co-founded the nonprofit FAbM Base, with a mission to make fertility awareness education accessible and authentic.

Check out fabmbase.org

Learn and Grow

Listen to The Total Whine Podcast

Do you need to know that you’re not the only one who struggles living different aspects of your faith? Are you a Catholic woman desperate for answers and guidance around sex and marriage that is faithful and practical? Do you like to laugh, and do you like Star Wars references mixed into normal conversation?This podcast is for you!

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NFP is tough to navigate. You don’t have to do it alone.

Here at Total Whine, you’ll find a place where you can be honest about your experience with no judgment. Why? Because I’ve been there too.

As always, so appreciative of Emily’s “yes” by showing up for the Catholic Church in a much-needed way. The honesty and sincerity with which she approaches NFP, and her dedication to speaking truth, paired with a good dose of humor, is refreshing. And the availability of a listening ear via coaching sessions is priceless!!

AUDREY, coaching client

Thank you for your expertise and helping me learn/feel validated. Entering into NFP felt so overwhelming, and navigating this beginning with you put my anxieties at ease about it. Having you as a resource is also honestly just super reassuring because I know I can always reach out if needed down the road.

RACHEL, coaching client

Thank you so much for your ministry, openness, and understanding. It is so freeing to feel not judged, not alone in what I am going through, and like I didn’t have to euphemistically dance around the difficult issues I’m dealing with. I appreciate you saying things like “using whatever terminology you’re comfortable with” and being a safe space to be totally honest.

SANDRA, coaching client

Online courses

Coming Soon

Choose Your Method Course

Learn the basics of your cycle, how each method works, and the factors that go into choosing the best method for you.

Duration

The course can be completed at your leisure. It contains approximately 2 hours of main video + workbook content (depending on your pace), in addition to several hours of additional audio content.

Availability

This course is available on demand.

Why take this course

This course makes it possible for you to learn everything you need to make a fully informed decision – without all the expense and stress of trying methods that may not fit you best. But finding the right method is only half the battle. The other half is living it. This course not only helps you find the best method for you but also includes much of the knowledge I used to offer in one-on-one coaching as well. This course is THE one-stop-shop for you to learn and live NFP in a way that is truly lifegiving!

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Blog

The blog contains content stretching back to 2017 on a variety of topics from birth stories to motherhood, guest posts from Catholic converts and NFP couples, deep dives into Church teaching on sexuality and marriage, and more.

  • If…Then… NFP and Dreams for Catholic Women

    If…Then… NFP and Dreams for Catholic Women

    Jul 22, 2024
  • Dominic’s Birth Story

    Dominic’s Birth Story

    Oct 25, 2022
  • Don’t pray for healing.

    Don’t pray for healing.

    Aug 24, 2022
  • The Unbearable Weight of Loneliness

    The Unbearable Weight of Loneliness

    Apr 7, 2022
  • I Didn’t Give Birth.

    I Didn’t Give Birth.

    Mar 31, 2022
  • A Letter to the Momma who has conflicting emotions about her pregnancy

    A Letter to the Momma who has conflicting emotions about her pregnancy

    Mar 17, 2022

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