Catholic Moms Made for Greatness

We often run to podcasts or books to "fix" ourselves because we think, deep down, that something is broken in us. But this desire always comes with a sense of panic and urgency. Instead, true and holy self-help feels calm and slow and it feels like a gift to the Lord.  Book we're going to read in Catholic Mom Calm.

Are you feeling super weird right now? May can you do that to you. It's as if someone spun you around and now you are dizzy going through regular life. Let's talk about it and what you can do to feel calm! Check out our Screen Less program: https://catholicmomcalm.com/screenless/

If you're feeling exhausted, you might be overthinking. This is a crazy concept but one I think is so sneaky for modern-day moms. We LOVE thinking but I think it's draining so much of our energy. Find out what I do instead!

I'm on a crusade to get moms off their phones. I make a strong case for why this is necessary and how you can start thinking of your phone like cigarettes. Buckle up, this is a spicy episode! To join us for Screen Less, visit https://www.catholicmomcalm.com/screenless

Here is my episode all about what it's like to have ADHD as a Catholic mom. I talk about medication and tools that I use to manage my ADHD. Here is a link to my business podcast about being an entrepreneur with ADHD: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/doing-business-with-adhd/id1588484474?i=1000664246532

I make a special invitation to you to not use social media or watch the news for Holy Week. Join me in putting holy things in your ears and focusing on Christ as we lead up to Easter.

Coming at you with my thoughts about being a working mom and how my family actually lives!

Do you have really bad PMS symptoms? Let's get clear on the facts and how we want to think about those facts so that we don't end up being angry moms every month.

Have you ever had a terrible infestation? It's an awful experience. I talk about the steps we have to take when this happens so we don't lose hope that things will be normal again.

It is a great gift of women to sense other's emotions and to hold their hearts. But when we do this too deeply and carry it away with us, it drains us and isn't helpful at all. Let's talk about it. Check out our free lenten resources for Catholic Moms!

Is your life super hard and making it harder for Lent sounds impossible? Don't worry! I've got a simple way you can grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season without adding more pain.

It's Ash Wednesday! What are you doing for Lent? Here are some really helpful ways to think about how we can grow closer to Christ in this time!

One of the reasons we feel crazy as modern moms is because we are often asked to be in two places at once - present with our kids but also planning for the future. Are you already thinking about summer? Let's talk about how we can manage this modern challenge well! Join us for our Lenten Declutter Challenge!

Are you in a season of exhaustion? I didn't get much sleep the other night and it brought back all those post-baby sleepless months. Let's talk about how to coach yourself through that!

Things we love have a sneaky way of becoming mini golden calves in our lives. Today I talk about how we can identify things we're too attached to and learn to loosen our attachment to them. Join us for the Lenten Declutter Challenge. 

Weddings, pregnancy, and the importance of letting God be in charge of your life.  If you want to improve your sex life, check out Ellen's Catholix Sex Course here. 

God gave us a big surprise this month - we got a dog quite unexpectedly. It's been such a lovely gift to our family and one that was surprisingly difficult for me to receive. I share all about it in today's episode! Check out our Lenten resources at www.catholicmomcalm.com

We're all so lonely! And the reason is... it's HARD to create community. I want to acknowledge that it's hard but I think we must fight for it anyway.  Watch my FREE painful marriage course at www.catholicmarriagehope.com

If you're living through something abnormal and feeling weird... you're not doing it wrong. You're having a NORMAL reaction to an ABNORMAL situation. This applies to transitioning from Christmas to regular life, postpartum, post surgery, moving, etc.

Spending ten minutes a month doing a month end review is so powerful! It will significantly help you make improvements in your life. It's easy to do and fun! I highly recommend doing it with friends if you can. Come join us in Catholic Mom Calm for 2025. 

The church has declared this a jubilee year of hope! What a wonderful way to step into the new year.    Come Join Catholic Mom Calm for the year!

Merry Christmas (if you're listening to this on the day it comes out) and let's talk about how to create peace in the next year. I'll tell you the formula pray + plan = peace. Come find out how this will give you what you really want. Click here to join us for Year of Calm. 

We're in the homestretch. You're doing a great job. You've got this. Click here and enjoy the free 12 Days of Christmas I made for you.

Moms have it rough in December. And as we're drowning, we often forget to think about husbands. What does that guy need this year? Let's bring husbands a little sparkle too! Grab the Year of Calm planner here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/yearofcalm Red nightgown I like: https://amzn.to/4gBC0Of

Sign up for the Year of Calm workshop and order your physical planner so you have it before January 1st!

Alright, ladies. We're in the homestretch leading up to Christmas. This is my love letter to you to help you feel seen and appreciated. You've got this! And when you're ready for it... check out Year of Calm.

How many of you have planned on feeling disappointed this Christmas? Probably very few of you. And yet... so many of us feel disappointed at some time every year. I break down four common moments of disappointment and what we can do about them!

Today, I'm joined by grief coach Nichole Haugen. We're talking about how moms can take care of themselves when grief comes whether we see it coming or it's unexpected.  To check out Nichole's website, visit www.nursegriefcoaching.com

Thanksgiving break is coming. Take a little time to do some planning so you don't lose your mind. It really is possible to enjoy Thanksgiving break with your big and little kids! Check out my new Advent book on Amazon here. 

I had the most wonderful Saturday morning and I want to tell you about it. It gave me such a profound understanding of the good and the hard of motherhood. Grab my new Advent book on Amazon by clicking this link.

I know we don't want to think about or talk about death but we must. It's a real part of living. We must live well to die well. Whatever you're worried about today isn't as important as your salvation. Let's talk about how we can think about death in a positive way. 

You absolutely do not have to be stressed in November and December. Fight the culture, say no to stress and yes to peace. I give many examples of how to do this.  Click this link and come join me for my Less Stress for the Holidays program! Be Merry: How to Advent With Losing Your Mind book on Amazon. Past Holiday Episodes: A No Disappointment Christmas Black Friday Strategy Home for Break Protocol Deciding Ahead of Time (How you want to feel on Christmas) Life is Too Short for Toxic Relationships No One Puts Anything on Your Calendar Intentional Advent

Being smothered by pumpkin spice-flavored everything? Every time PSL takes over, it makes me think of the C.S. Lewis quote I share on this episode. Our heart are made for Liturgical Living. But I warn you not to do too much and lose your mind! If you haven't read my book Catholic Mom Calm, click here and check out the reviews on Amazon.

When we want to make big changes in our lives, we often look for huge leaps. Real progress is often done in baby steps and often with two steps forward and one step back. But it's still worth it! If you're interested in joining my Catholic Marriage Hope program, click this link to read more about it.  Click here to watch my free hour-long class for women in painful Catholic marriages. 

Be gentle with me. I have some thoughts about Taylor Swift and Halloween and I want to share them so you see how I make decisions about what I'm willing to listen to or do with my kids.

When teens are interested in dating, we often freak out. We don't want them to make mistakes. We don't want to screw up their ideas of love and marriage. We don't want to feel like we have no idea what we're doing. Let's talk about it!

September is like a mini-January and so often when things don't go as we planned... we feel awful. We beat ourselves up and we feel like failures before the month is even up. Let's talk about it!

Serving husbands can be a hot topic these days but it's what we are called to do. Let me explain how I do it even when I'm feeling... resistant.

Let me teach you a simple tool that you can use with your friends when either of you is having a tough time. It's free and you can text it!

Yes, our food is mostly poisoned but don't lose hope. We can still have peace living in 2024. Don't let the food situation cause you stress and create disconnection with your kids.   Tucker Carlson and Casey and Calley interview on YouTube.

Today I'm celebrating these five moms and the peace they've found in their lives. Yes, motherhood can be hard, but you don't have to be miserable. Come listen to how these ladies did it! Click here to join me for Mary's Heart & Martha's Order - an 8-week challenge for Catholic moms! We start September 3rd. Daily podcast where I explain the model. Start here and listen to the next three episodes. They're short! Katie Cudworth IG: @themenuandme Olivia McCarthy IG: @oliviamccarthyauthor

How can we bring both Mary energy and Martha energy to motherhood? We want a balance of both but we're always feeling pulled in so many directions.  Stay tuned for the sign-up to our upcoming Mary's Heart a& Martha's Order 8-week challenge for Catholic moms!

When you have the thought, "Everyone needs me," how do you feel? And when you feel that way, how do you show up in your life? We're going to talk about what else we can think and how we really choose what we do. Stay tuned... an exciting announcement is coming up!

Of course, we want to be on the same page as our husbands. This is true in big things and in small things. But... how do we actually do it? Lt's talk about it.

People pleaser is a negative term. We never say it as a compliment. And yet, I think all women have some people-pleasing tendencies in them. So what does that mean? Let's reclaim having a heart of service.

We're talking about transitioning from summer to school as an example of how to transition well. Transitioning from one chapter of your life to the next is a skill. You can get better at it and today, I'll tell you how.

Would you like to have a great day to day? Let me help you! I'll tell you my tricks for turning things around and feeling great.

It's not you... it's stress. Your ability to tolerate individual stressors and all the stressors in your life. Let's talk about how you can handle stress better so you can have a peaceful summer!

Extending the deadline to Monday becuase we didn't mention the payment plans on the sales page. Listen to this Q&A call to get all your questions answered! Sign up for Catholic Marriage Hope here. 

Do you know how to change the timing belt in your car? Probably not. But you probably do know what it is. This is similar to how husbands are about tidying the house. Let's get into it! For access to my FREE Catholic Marriage HOpe class, Click here.

I've had a painful marriage for a long time, and the skills I've learned to cope with it well have helped me get out of feelings of anger, hopelessness, and loneliness. I break down the four steps and you can apply them to your own marriage or another painful cross. If you're interested in joining my new Catholic Marriage Hope program, click here.