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Maria Johnson and Allison Gingras talk about resolutions and anti-resolutions, sprinkling a little wisdom in the mix. Maria Johnson and Allison Gingras catch up after the holidays and have a good laugh about resolutions and the efficacy of setting goals instead. Links in the Show: Style Savvy: Rethinking Resolutions by Lisa Hess Strings Attached by Amanda Lawrence Failed Resolutions by Sarah Reinhard

In this incredible Momcast episode, my guest Jenn Edden, holistic health coach and Mom of three, shares her brilliant approach to helping Moms thrive through midlife. If you're a 40 or 50-something Mom struggling with weight gain, food cravings, low energy and stress, let Jenn inspire you to make the changes you want for yourself in 2025.   Learn the Vitamin G Practice Gratitude is the antidote to stress. With a regular practice, you can improve your health, relationships, career and more. Gratitude helps you through rough times, allows you grieve with grace, and enhances peace, joy and happiness. It eases worry, stress and fear, and cultivates joy, love and calm. Remember to check out Episode 1: Make Gratitude Work For You, where I teach you how to create a very powerful gratitude practice I call Vitamin G and how to get the most out of it, along with must-have tips for sticking with it.   Get the Gratitude To Bliss journal: Get started today practicing Vitamin G with From Gratitude To Bliss: A Journey in Health and Happiness now available for buy one, get one free: Use code B1G1Love and receive two journals for the price of one. Limited time only.   Share your story! Has gratitude helped you overcome a challenge in your life? Was gratitude part of your healing from illness, injury, trauma or grief? Send us your story to be considered as a featured guest on the show so you can inspire others by sharing how gratitude helped you overcome your challenge.Please subscribe! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a positive review and subscribe to the show. It helps me keep the show alive!   Remember, I love you, take your Vitamin G.   Love, Lorraine   Lorraine Miller (host) The Grateful Health Coachgratitudetobliss.com Instagram: @gratitudetobliss Facebook: The Grateful Health Coach Youtube: @gratitudetoblissJennifer Edden (guest) Holistic Health CoachJenn Edden Coaching Instagram: @jennedden Schedule your free 45 Minute Consultation with Jenn Get a free copy of Jenn's book, Woman Unleashed

In this episode of the Catholic Momcast, hosts Maria Johnson, Victoria Hassan, and Stephen Driscoll welcome relationship coach Dana Nygaard to discuss navigating dating for young people. Dana shares practical advice rooted in faith, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, clear boundaries, and open communication. Together, they explore how parents can guide their children through the challenges of modern dating with grace and wisdom. Links in Show: https://clarityplease.com/ https://www.dananygaard.com/ https://www.christiancomfortcounseling.com/

Whether it's politics, parenting challenges or the chaos of the holiday season, life has been a whirlwind lately. Today we are discussing about five practices to find peace that we are trying in our own lives. We have high hopes of cultivating some sense of inner calm, and moving into the new year in a healthy frame of mind. We appreciate you joining us during this crazy season of life! What We're Loving In Kansas City: Winter Break Edition Hallmark Movie Bingo Sarah and her family play Hallmark Movie Bingo! There are tons of options online or you can snag from Kansas City's very own Hallmark here. Catch Up on Kansas City Holiday Fun Megan will be doing all the things she DIDN'T get to before Christmas with her kids. Don't forget that most of the places and activities remain open well after Christmas and tend to be less crowded. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

In this episode, Maria Johnson and Allison Gingras catch up on their Advent experiences and recap some recent Advent articles by contributors. Links in Show: Slow Down and Embrace the Advent Season by Tina Mayeaux Prepare for Rest This Season: It CAN Happen by MaryBeth Eberhard A Declaration of Hope by Kathryn Pasker Ineck

In this episode, Maria Johnson is joined by Catholic Mom contributor, Charlene Rack, for a lovely conversation with Rebecca and Stephen Grabill, authors of The Joy of Advent. Links in Show: The Joy of Advent Rebecca Grabill website Review by Charlene Rack: The Joy of Advent  

Shine.FM's own Brant Hansen joins this episode of the Momcast to talk about biblical masculinity.  Brant shares how his books "The Men We Need" and "The (Young) Men We Need" came about.  He gives an amazing tip on how you can suggest your young man read the book. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest.

On Friday, August 2, 2019, Erin Langhofer was attending a First Friday event in the Crossroads District with her boyfriend and friends in Kansas City when she was struck and killed by a stray bullet. Erin had graduated from the University of Kansas in 2016 with a BS and an MS in 2017. As an undergrad, Erin received the Margo Award, the top prize in the School of Social Welfare. Erin was a counselor and therapist at Rose Brooks Center and helped domestic violence survivors. Honoring her giving nature, Erin had registered as an organ donor; her decision will give new life to at least 50 people. In this episode, we have the honor of visiting with Erin's parents, Tom and Marcy. They vulnerably share their grief experience and about the incredible foundation created in honor of their daughter. Meet Marcy and Tom Langhofer Marcy and Tom have been married for 38 years and have two girls, Kathryn and Erin. Marcy has worked for Northwestern Mutual and Tim Moyer for the past 15 years in financial services. She is passionate about helping others though Do Good for Erin. Tom serves as the Recovery Ministries Pastor for Resurrection Church.  What We're Loving In Kansas City Holiday Reflections at Union Station Held in the Grand Plaza, Holiday Reflections is a feast for the eyes. This spectacular themed experience is a walk-through holiday village featuring floor to ceiling lights, a multitude of decorated trees, forest friends, floating mirrored ornaments and a bigger-than-ever Winter Wonderland where kids can ride the historic Jones Store Train, for an additional $5 per child. Check out our everything you need to know guide here. Morning at the North Pole Join us for Kansas City Mom Collective's annual Morning at the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Mint in Lenexa! Holiday fun is the name of the game when you take part in this awesome and stress-free morning full of games, crafts, treats and of course a visit with Santa! Be sure to snap an adorable holiday picture of your little ones at our photo stop sponsored by Fry Orthodontics. The event will finish with a reading of “Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Lost Christmas!” read by Alastair Heim, author of the book. We would love to see you there and meet you in person so come say hi! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Catch up on the Week 3 video with author Julianne Stanz for the Fall 2024 Book Club: Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

Join Catholic Mom team members Maria Johnson, Barb Szyszkiewicz, Allison Gingras, and Victoria Hassan for a round robin conversation about Advent traditions and practices. Links in Show:  Advent sweatshirt from Catholic artist Nichole Lanthier on Etsy Kelly Guest article: "Prepare for Advent Prayer: Now is the time!"  Barb Szyszkiewicz book review, "3 Books to Buy Before Advent"  Advent Playlist Follow CatholicMomCommunity on Instagram for Snap Advent

Catch up on the Week 2 video with author Julianne Stanz for the Fall 2024 Book Club: Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. This week, author Julianne Stanz and our own Allison Gingras discuss the concept of a "crossing the threshold" and how that relates to our relationship with God, prayer, sharing faith with our children, four ways to combat despair, and the importance of encouraging others by calling them toward the light of Jesus. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

We all know Kansas City is THE BEST. Our guest is Kyle Talbot; you may recognize him from his social media channels, Moving to KC, where he covers all things Kansas City and real estate. He was recently crowned the hype man of KC by mayor Quinton Lucas so he is obviously the real deal. We discuss KC's rise in popularity, why it's such a great place to raise a family, the Royals stadium debate, and how Kansas City is having its moment! Meet Kyle Talbot Kyle grew up in Kansas City and moved to Denver for nine years. He and his wife moved back to live in Kansas City, Missouri with their three boys, Siberian husky and cat. Kyle is a residential realtor with Moving to KC and loves all things Kansas City. He runs a great YouTube channel and was named the "official hype man of KC" by Mayor Quinton Lucas!   What We're Loving In Kansas City Bergmann Bakes Megan recently used Amanda Bergmann with Bergmann Bakes of Overland Park to make her daughter's Harry Potter themed birthday cake. It was truly the most beautiful cake ever. Amanda runs an in-home bakery using organic/non-GMO ingredients. She does custom cakes, cupcakes and with the use of more natural dyes. She is a perfect source for families with allergies, as she specializes in gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo options.  Lunch at McLain's Bakery Sarah has been hitting up locally owned McLain's Bakery for the Fox Hill salad, tomato soup, and grilled cheese. Head there to try them — you will not regret! Also a drive-thru option at a few of the locations.   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Maria Johnson welcomes contributor Sherry Hayes-Peirce for an enlightening conversation about the Camino of Santiago and the power of pilgrimage. Catholic Mom contributor Sherry Hayes-Peirce shares her experience of walking the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino of Santiago de Compostela, a 9th century walking pilgrimage to the city of Compostela where the remains St. James, son of Zebedee, are believed to be. Many routes leading to Compostela exist, originating in France, Portugal, or within Spain. Sherry Hayes-Peirce is a Catholic social media strategist, blogger, conference speaker, podcast guest and contributing author of the Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers. She serves as Digital Engagement Coordinator for American Martyrs Catholic Community in Manhattan Beach, CA. Sherry has a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and is grateful to be a digital disciple of Christ. Read all articles by Sherry Hayes-Peirce. Show Notes:  Walk In A Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino by Joyce Rupp The Way, My Way: A Camino Memoir by Bill Bennett Movie: "The Way" starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Instagram: church_social_tips Facebook: Sherry Sheridan Hayes-Peirce  

Today's guest on the Shine.FM Momcast is Dr. Mikala Albertson.  She has written a new book called "Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife"  Dr. Mikala shares some tips for women in their 40's and 50's for how to cope with the changes happening in their bodies and how the people they love can help them as well.  As a warning, we do discuss specific aspects of a woman's cycle.  You can get more info on the book here:  MikalaAlbertsonMD.com.

Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. This week, author Julianne Stanz and our own Allison Gingras discuss the concept of a "thin place" and how that relates to our spiritual life, as well as what nourishes us as women and how being together is valuable to us. It's important to remember that there is no perfect balance. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

The pain of miscarriage and infant loss is one that often leaves mom wondering how to process her grief, and sometimes her support network isn't sure what to do or say. Our guest today, Amy Balentine, is a local mom who started the organization You Made Me Mom after the loss of her own children. This online and in person group serves mothers who have lost babies during pregnancy or infancy through one year of breathing life. Amy is passionate about authentic and vulnerable living done in community and that passion is evident in our interview with her today.  Meet Amy Balentine Amy Balentine is a wife to Adam and mother to their eight children. Four children are living and four are in heaven. Out of the loss of her children, Amy created the support group called You Made Me Mom headquartered in Kansas City. The group serves mothers who have lost babies during pregnancy or infancy through one year of breathing life. The support group gathers on the third Thursday monthly. Amy is a 2005 graduate of the University of Kansas and currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri and attends Christ Community Church – Brookside Campus. Amy is a lover of hospitality, fine food and a well-organized home which all stem from her nearly ten years as a wedding and event planner before her calling to work in the home as a mom. Authentic, vulnerable living in community with one another is a great passion of Amy's. She is learning that a life lived in eucharisteo (Greek for thanksgiving) is one lived well. What We're Loving In Kansas City Electric Glow at the OP Arboretum Enjoy a low-key version of the Luminary Walk where only the electric lights are on. No Santa, no candlelit woods, no musicians, no free cider, no trains running, and NO CROWDS. Capacity will be significantly limited on these nights, making them ideal for wandering through the lighted gardens and studying the intricate gnome and fairy houses. Cafe Celeste will be open in LongHouse, selling hot beverages and snacks, as well as adult beverages. Click here for more information! Roasterie Coffee Holiday Blend Sarah loves the Roasterie's Holiday Blend for a special treat as we enter the holiday season! The flavor is cinnamon, hazelnut and vanilla. Pick it up at the factory, Roasterie locations or most local grocery stores. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

On today's MomCast episode, all three of your hosts do a tag team teaching about the Holy Spirit's role in our lives. You'll walk away with tools and excitement to introduce your daughter to this beautiful and powerful Person of the Trinity.Give a gift and receive Clothed in Dignity.Get Janet's book for moms HERE.See the Instagram reel the girls mention in this episode.Get the SuperHero box!

Maria Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Gretchen and Bill O'Brien from Room Two Productions, for a lively conversation about sound editing, music, and Fr. Patrick Peyton. Room 2 Productions helps Catholic Mom bring our stories to life through expert podcast production, audio storytelling, and digital media services. They offer personalized support from concept development to final editing, dedicated to the technical details so the Catholic Mom team can focus on great content from our guests.  Links in Show: RoomTwoProductions.com  YouTube: William R O'Brien  Spotify: William R O'Brien  Amazon Music: William R O'Brien 

This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth Cancer Institute. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're honored to have Dr. Simy Elder on the show. Dr. Elder is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission. We discuss the latest breast cancer statistics, the importance of mammograms, and what to do if you're breastfeeding when your mammogram is due. Meet Dr. Simy Elder Dr. Simran Elder, MD, is a Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission. She also serves as the medical director for the AdventHealth High Risk Breast Clinic. Dr. Elder earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She also completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at UMKC, during which time she was twice named Internal Medicine Consultant of the Year. She then went on to complete a fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Elder has lectured and published extensively on various topics related to oncology, internal medicine and pediatrics, with a research focus on breast cancer. She has earned a number of professional honors, including being selected for the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society, a peer-nominated honor bestowed on physicians who display exceptionally compassionate care to patients. A native of the Kansas City area, Dr. Elder is happy to be able to care for patients right here in her hometown. When she's not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and two German shepherds. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Maria Johnson is joined by Andrew MacDonald, Director of Mission Advancement for Holy Cross Family Ministries, to interview Chris and Michael Flood, co-founders of Family Rosary Rallies. Chris and Michael Flood are co-founders of FamilyRosaryRallies.org.  Links for the Show: Family Rosary Rallies Fr. Patrick Peyton Rallies Instagram-- Family Rosary Rallies

Maria Johnson and Catholic Mom contributor, Kristina Talbot interview the mother and son filmmakers behind the powerful film about Boys Town, Blue Baby. Matters Media announces the new feature documentary film BLUE BABY that follows eight boys through Fr. Edward J. Flanagan's Boys Town, a prison alternative established in Omaha, Nebraska in 1917. With unprecedented access, filmmakers take the audience inside Boys Town to a world that challenges what people have believed about problem behavior for thousands of years. This is a film that goes beyond the heart of a Catholic priest, and into the real-world impact of what he created. BLUE BABY will be available starting October 9. We need your help to get the word out via your network of influence. About the filmmakers:  Josh and Lisa Sabey are the filmmakers behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby, and Going Sane. Their film American Tragedy won best documentary at the prestigious Boston Film Festival where it was one of three films screened opening night. (The other two were Terrence Malick's USA premiere of A Hidden Life and Taika Waititi's Jo Jo Rabbit.) Their latest film, The Basement Talks, debuted on Prime Video, Apple TV, and PBS World.  Links in Show: Watch the trailer here:

Maria Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz are joined by Catholic Mom contributor and author, Karen Estep, for a fun conversation about Fall memories and traditions. Barb Szyszkiewicz, senior editor at CatholicMom.com, is a wife, mom of 3 young adults, and a Secular Franciscan. Barb enjoys writing, cooking, and reading, and is a music minister at her parish. Find her blog at FranciscanMom and her family's favorite recipes with nutrition information  at Cook and Count. Barb is the author of The Handy Little Guide to Prayer and The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours, available from Our Sunday Visitor. Karen Estep is the host of the podcast Stand, Kneel, Now What? In coming home to the Catholic faith as an adult she hopes to share her love of the Church on a daily basis. Karen has been shown many graces through the Sacraments even through all of her blunders. She hopes to help other adults navigate their faith journey as well.   Maria Morera Johnson, author of My Badass Book of Saints, Super Girls and Halos, and Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love writes about all the things that she loves. A cradle Catholic, she struggles with living in the world but not being of it, and blogs about those successes and failures, too.   Links for Show:  Read all articles by Barb Szyszkiewicz. Read all articles by Karen Estep. Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson.

*** Disclaimer:  This Momcast discusses infertility and miscarriage.  Although it's not graphic content, it is personal and medical.  Be advised.*** Join Heather on this episode of the Shine.FM Momcast as she welcomes Jenny, a wife, nurse and a mom.  Jenny and her husband struggled with infertility after she had their first daughter.  Listen as Jenny tells her family's story about testing, multiple miscarriages, and ultimately a healthy second baby girl. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest episodes.

Maria Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Catholic Mom contributor Kathryn Swegart for a lively conversation in our series show-casing our contributors. Kathryn Griffin Swegart is an award-winning author of Catholic books for children. Kathryn and her husband raised three children on a small farm in rural Maine. She is a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order and contributor to Magnificat. Visit her website at KathrynSwegart.com.  Links in Show:  Read all articles by Kathryn Swegart. KathrynSwegart.com Magnificat Magazine

Maria Morera Johnson interviews authors Leslea Wahl and Antony Kolenc about their newly released anthology, Shadows: Visible and Invisible. Shadows: Visible & Invisible is a collection of short stories by 7 different authors, Leslea Wahl, Carolyn Astfalk, Corinna Turner, Antony B. Kolenc, Theresa Linden, Marie Keiser, T. M. Gaouette. and is centered around the All Hallowtide Triduum of All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. These fictional stories are meant to help teens learn more about the history of these important days on the Church calendar through engaging tales. Links in Show: Shadows: Visible & Invisible Goodreads: Shadows: Visible &Invisible Tour-wide Giveaway: (US Winners Only) Catholic Mom contributor, Katie Fitzgerald, reviews Shadows: Visible & Invisible

This episode is sponsored by Children's Mercy. Join us as we talk with Laura Kemerling of Children's Mercy about the Top 10 hazards to be aware of in our homes! Keeping kids safe starts with all of us and there are countless opportunities to prevent injuries in your own home. That's why Children's Mercy Kansas City created the Center for Childhood Safety. Here, you can find educational resources in our community to promote the safety in the home, in the community and on the go. Visit childrensmercy.org/safety to learn more today. Meet Laura Kemerling Laura Kemerling is passionate about caring for pediatric patients and their families, as well as her fellow staff and healthcare providers. Currently leading the Injury Prevention Program at Children's Mercy, Laura has been the manager of The Center for Childhood Safety for the past year. Laura has worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri Western State University in 2003 and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Benedictine University in 2018. Her background includes providing care in the pediatric operating room setting, adult intensive care unit, neonatal and pediatric critical care transport, providing nursing education, and leadership. Laura takes pride in having served on a list of local, regional, and national boards, committees, and coalitions over the years. Most recently, she has focused her attention on advocating for, and collaborating to, create safer environments for babies, children, and adolescents. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholicmom.com contributor, Janelle Peregoy, Associate Director in the Office of Family Life & Spirituality at the Diocese of San Diego for an important discussion on separation and divorce. Janelle Peregoy, M.Div, is an Associate Director in the Office of Family Life & Spirituality at the Diocese of San Diego. So yes, she has found one of the few positions where it is professionally acceptable to contemplate the spirituality of potty training. A Pope Francis bobble-head sits on her desk for inspiration.  See more from Janelle on her blog, Faithfully Irreverent. Besides Catholic Mom, Janelle's writing has been featured in Grotto Network and America Magazine. Links for the Show:  Faithfully Irreverent, Janelle's blog Separated or Divorced?, Diocese of San Diego Read all articles by Janelle Peregoy.

Maria Morera Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Catholicmom.com contributor Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City. Rebecca W. Martin, a trade book Acquisitions Editor for Our Sunday Visitor and Assistant Editor at Chrism Press, lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats. A perpetually professed Lay Dominican, Rebecca serves as editor for Veritas, a quarterly Lay Dominican publication. Her children's book Meet Sister Mary Margaret will release in fall 2023 from OSV Kids. Links in the Show: Love in the Eternal City Meet Sister Mary Margaret Read all articles by Rebecca W. Martin.

On this episode of the Shine.fm Momcast, Heather is joined by author Sharon Jaynes.  Sharon has a new book called "Momma Moments with God".  Sharon shares how the struggles our kids go through might just be exactly what God wants.  She also has tips on ways to work time with God into our busy lifestyle. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest episodes from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Maria Morera Johnson and Margaret Dwyer Hogan welcome Catholicmom.com contributor, Deanna Bartalini, editor of the Sunday Gospel Activities, host of Not Lukewarm Podcast, and a spiritual director. Deanna G. Bartalini, M.Ed.; M.P.A., is a certified spiritual director, writer, speaker and content creator. She is the founder of the LiveNotLukewarm.com online community, a place to inform, engage and inspire your Catholic faith through live, interactive faith studies. Her weekly Not Lukewarm Podcast gives you tips and tools to live out your faith in your daily life.    Links for the Show:   Read all articles by Deanna Bartalini. LiveNotLukewarm.com Not Lukewarm Podcast Sunday Gospel Activities Instagram -- @DeannaBartalini

This episode is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health. Going off to college can be an exciting time for students and it can bring on mixed emotions - they may feel happy, sad and stressed. Your child is going to be making big decisions – for some it's their first introduction to adulthood. Today, we're chatting with Lauren Pyle, with Research Psychiatric Center – a part of HCA Midwest Health, about the mental health concerns college students face and what you can do to help your child get through the challenges of this new chapter. If you or a loved one is experiencing emotional distress, we invite you to call the Behavioral Health Crisis Line (844) 207-4511 for information regarding admissions and psychiatric evaluations or to speak with someone about emotional or mental distress. Learn more here. Meet Lauren Pyle Lauren is the Clinical Manager of Inpatient Services at Research Psychiatric Center. She manages a team of full time and PRN employees who provide assessment, crisis intervention, & therapeutic services to adolescents, adults and geriatric individuals in the acute psychiatric inpatient setting.   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!      

This summer, we're excited to bring you a family-friendly book club cohosted by our own Allison Gingras and a longtime friend of Catholic Mom, Colleen Pressprich. We'll be featuring both Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children and Colleen's newest offering, God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families. And we'll be praying together to consecrate our families to Jesus through Mary as we explore these books each week. God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families uses Scripture to invite and encourage children to learn more about God and to feel free to talk to God and about Him. Each day's illustrated entry focuses on one aspect of God's love, offering a Scripture passage emphasizing God's love and a brief reflection bridging the gap between Scripture and our own lives. Daily conversation starters and a brief prayer complete each entry.   Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children enables families with children ages 3 to 7 understand and grow in their faith and in Marian devotion. Daily entries include inviting art, questions to discuss together, and reflections about the lives of Jesus and Mary. Prayers and Scripture readings are interspersed throughout this book. We've scheduled this Book Club to conclude in time for you to begin a Consecration ending on September 15. You may remember the Catholic Mom Marian Consecration we offered online a few years ago. We'll be running that concurrently with the family consecration for those who do not have children at home or whose families may not yet feel ready to explore this devotion. You'll find that information and daily posts on our social media beginning August 13, concluding with the Consecration prayer on September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. 

Maria Morera Johnson and Bayleigh Marquis welcome Catholicmom.com contributor, Karen Estep, for a lively conversation about motherhood. Karen Estep is the host of the podcast Stand, Kneel, Now What? In coming home to the Catholic faith as an adult she hopes to share her love of the Church on a daily basis. Karen has been shown many graces through the Sacraments even through all of her blunders. She hopes to help other adults navigate their faith journey as well.   Links for this Show:  Read all articles by Karen Estep Stand, Kneel, Now What?   

This summer, we're excited to bring you a family-friendly book club cohosted by our own Allison Gingras and a longtime friend of Catholic Mom, Colleen Pressprich. We'll be featuring both Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children and Colleen's newest offering, God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families. And we'll be praying together to consecrate our families to Jesus through Mary as we explore these books each week. God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families uses Scripture to invite and encourage children to learn more about God and to feel free to talk to God and about Him. Each day's illustrated entry focuses on one aspect of God's love, offering a Scripture passage emphasizing God's love and a brief reflection bridging the gap between Scripture and our own lives. Daily conversation starters and a brief prayer complete each entry.   Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children enables families with children ages 3 to 7 understand and grow in their faith and in Marian devotion. Daily entries include inviting art, questions to discuss together, and reflections about the lives of Jesus and Mary. Prayers and Scripture readings are interspersed throughout this book. We've scheduled this Book Club to conclude in time for you to begin a Consecration ending on September 15. You may remember the Catholic Mom Marian Consecration we offered online a few years ago. We'll be running that concurrently with the family consecration for those who do not have children at home or whose families may not yet feel ready to explore this devotion. You'll find that information and daily posts on our social media beginning August 13, concluding with the Consecration prayer on September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.  

Meet the Catholic moms who work behind the scenes at Catholicmom.com: Allison Gingras, Margaret Dwyer Hogan, Barb Szyszkiewicz, Bayleigh Marquis, victoria Hassan, and Maria Morera Johnson. In this special 300th episode of Catholic Momcast, we meet the women who work to bring over 140 contributors, podcast guests, and special events to our readers and listeners. Join us in our celebration! Link for this Show: Who We Are

A Catholic Mom Book Club for the Whole Family This summer, we're excited to bring you a family-friendly book club cohosted by our own Allison Gingras and a longtime friend of Catholic Mom, Colleen Pressprich. We'll be featuring both Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children and Colleen's newest offering, God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families. And we'll be praying together to consecrate our families to Jesus through Mary as we explore these books each week. God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families uses Scripture to invite and encourage children to learn more about God and to feel free to talk to God and about Him. Each day's illustrated entry focuses on one aspect of God's love, offering a Scripture passage emphasizing God's love and a brief reflection bridging the gap between Scripture and our own lives. Daily conversation starters and a brief prayer complete each entry.   Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children enables families with children ages 3 to 7 understand and grow in their faith and in Marian devotion. Daily entries include inviting art, questions to discuss together, and reflections about the lives of Jesus and Mary. Prayers and Scripture readings are interspersed throughout this book. We've scheduled this Book Club to conclude in time for you to begin a Consecration ending on September 15. You may remember the Catholic Mom Marian Consecration we offered online a few years ago. We'll be running that concurrently with the family consecration for those who do not have children at home or whose families may not yet feel ready to explore this devotion. You'll find that information and daily posts on our social media beginning August 13, concluding with the Consecration prayer on September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.  

Maria Johnson interviews Ann Koshute, co-founder and Executive Director of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic infertility ministry. Ann Koshute holds a Master of Theological Studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. She is co-founder and Executive Director of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic infertility ministry. She and her husband Keith are Byzantine Catholics, who married in 2011 and live in Central Pennsylvania. Links in Show: Springs in the Desert Facebook – Springs in the Desert Instagram - @springsinthedesert_ The Springs in the Desert Podcast, found wherever you like to listen  

A Catholic Mom Book Club for the Whole Family This summer, we're excited to bring you a family-friendly book club cohosted by our own Allison Gingras and a longtime friend of Catholic Mom, Colleen Pressprich. We'll be featuring both Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children and Colleen's newest offering, God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families. And we'll be praying together to consecrate our families to Jesus through Mary as we explore these books each week. God the Father's Love: A Journey Through Scripture for Catholic Families uses Scripture to invite and encourage children to learn more about God and to feel free to talk to God and about Him. Each day's illustrated entry focuses on one aspect of God's love, offering a Scripture passage emphasizing God's love and a brief reflection bridging the gap between Scripture and our own lives. Daily conversation starters and a brief prayer complete each entry.     Marian Consecration for Families with Young Children enables families with children ages 3 to 7 understand and grow in their faith and in Marian devotion. Daily entries include inviting art, questions to discuss together, and reflections about the lives of Jesus and Mary. Prayers and Scripture readings are interspersed throughout this book. We've scheduled this Book Club to conclude in time for you to begin a Consecration ending on September 15.   You may remember the Catholic Mom Marian Consecration we offered online a few years ago. We'll be running that concurrently with the family consecration for those who do not have children at home or whose families may not yet feel ready to explore this devotion. You'll find that information and daily posts on our social media beginning August 13, concluding with the Consecration prayer on September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.    

Today's Momcast features two moms who had an awkward meeting but ended up being the thing they needed most.  God did not intend for us to do life alone, but sometimes it's hard to let someone else into our messy life.  Join Heather as they talk about Friendship and showing up for each other. Be aware, there are a lot of extra noises in this episode.  There was a baby on a lap and 5 kids playing in the basement.  Real life here.  The MomCo is mentioned in this episode.  If you would like more info about finding a MomCo group near you, here's the link https://www.themom.co/find-a-meetup. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest episodes from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholicmom.com contributors Amy J. Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. A.J. Cattapan, DM, Ed.D., is an award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. Her YA novel Angelhood and her middle grade book Seven Riddles to Nowhere have won multiple awards. She is also the author of Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?, a book on combatting teacher burnout (Ave Maria Press). Follow her at AJCattapan.com. Read all articles by Amy j. Cattapan A Saint Squad for Teachers: 45 Heavenly Friends to Carry You through the School Year Sherry Hayes-Peirce is a Catholic social media strategist, blogger, conference speaker, podcast guest and contributing author of the Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers. She serves as Digital Engagement Coordinator for American Martyrs Catholic Community in Manhattan Beach, CA. Sherry has a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and is grateful to be a digital disciple of Christ. Read all articles by Sherry Hayes-Peirce. The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers

Maria Morera Johnson Interviews Chris A. Sariego, PR & Marketing Director at Family Theater Productions, at the Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta. Chris Sariego is the award-winning PR & Marketing Director at Family Theater Productions. Over a 30-year career, Chris developed deep experience in documentaries, feature films, and TV production, as well as in positions as a PR, communications, and marketing director. Previously, Chris was PR & Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles, a Catholic charity serving the poor and homeless of Southern California, where he won a Gabriel Award for a documentary on the Society. Chris was also co-chair of the National St. Vincent de Paul Communications Task Force, implementing best practices at the charity nationwide. At Family Theater Productions, Chris is part of a team winning Gabriel and Christopher Awards for PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON and an Emmy® for The House That Rob Built. At Vermont PBS, he won two Emmys and was nominated for a third for his documentary work as a producer, writer, and director. Chris has a B.A. in Journalism from St. Michael's College in Vermont and early in his career worked as a journalist. He is married with several children. Links in Show: Family Theater Productions Holy Cross Family Ministries

Marie Miller is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose music has played on both Christian and pop radio through the years. Among her accomplishments, she has played for Pope Francis, opened for the Backstreet Boys, and toured with Five For Fighting.   Her new album The Way of Love dropped on May 31st.  The album includes a total of five songs. Four songs are written by Marie with the addition of her own folk-pop rendition of the classic Take Lord Receive that will help listeners surrender to God with a joyful spirit. The title song of the album, The Way of Love, was Inspired by the little French nun, St. Thérèse of Lisieux's theology of the Little Way. Links in Show: Marie Miller Music Marie Miller -- The Way of Love

A 2023 survey conducted by Scholastic revealed that only 51 percent of children ages 6-17 read for fun with that percentage dropping as they get older. So what can we do to help avoid this and encourage our kids to be lifelong readers? We discuss raising readers with Katherine Fowler with the Olathe Public Library. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Evergy! Did you know? Evergy employees proudly live right here in Kanas City. So, in addition to sharing the same Zip Codes as all of us, they also share the same energy company—which means they're Evergy customers, too. ​And that's one reason why they're working so hard to keep energy costs low for all of us. Learn more about Evergy's commitment to affordable energy at Evergy.com/KCmoms.   Meet Katherine Fowler Katherine is a mom of two living in Overland Park who loves to volunteer, spend time with her husband and kids, raise foster kittens, skydive, and travel. She spent many years in corporate jobs as a technical writer then went back to school to earn her Masters in Library and Information Science. She currently works at the Olathe Public Library helping kids, teens, and adults find great things to read and watch. What We're Loving In Kansas City Plaza Library Sarah loves taking her kids to the Plaza branch of the Kanas Public Library that has great views of the Plaza. There are even binoculars you can use to check it out! If you haven't been before, add it to your list. For a full list of our favorite libraries, check out our guide. Libby App Megan is obsessed with the Libby app. Libby is a free app that allows users to access digital content from their public library, including ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!      

Sierra Schultzzie is joined by guests Kenzie Hanks & Rachel Resnick! The girlies get comfy on the couch & get into the nitty gritty of parenthood in your 20s & 30s. thank you to today's sponsors!Discover The Fabric of Now at TheFabricOfOurLives.comThanks to Nurx for sponsoring this episode! Taking control of your mental health starts here. Go to https://www.nurx.com/twenty to get started. Results may vary. Not offered in every state. Medications perscribed only if clinically appropriate, consultation required.Find Twenty Whatever on Other Podcast Platforms//Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7gxdcCY7rDteu3VRj7K3w Dear Media: https://dearmedia.com/shows/twenty-whatever/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1470690716 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jNjFmODgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzWoo Girl Minute!We will pull comments from Youtube, IG, & this Google Form

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Cecilia Cicone, award-winning author of Jesus in Space: A True Story That's Out of This World, from the floor of the Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta. Cecilia Cicone is the award-winning author of Jesus in Space: A True Story That's Out of This World, the true story of astronaut Tom Jones and his journey into space with the Blessed Sacrament, participating in a Communion service in space! Cecilia earned a degree from the Catholic University of America and currently works in ministry in Northwest Indiana.  Links in Show: Jesus in Space: A True Story That's Out of This World by Cecilia Cicone Cecilia Cicone's website

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Paulina Kuzik, international editor for OSV, about her work as a journalist from the floor of the Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta.  Paulina Guzik, is an award-winning journalist and a professor at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow. she is currently the international editor for Our Sunday Visitor (OSV). Links in Show Notes: Paulina's recent articles

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholic Mom contributor Sr. Margaret Kerry, FSP, about vocations, writing for Catholic Mom, and praying through her painting. A Daughter of St. Paul for 50 years, Sr. Margaret continues to pursue new ways to proclaim the Gospel: sharing the Pauline Charism with the laity, writing books (St. Anthony of Padua: Fire & Light; Strength in Darkness: John of the Cross; Prayers for the New Evangelization), and through direct evangelization. She is available for workshops on the Vocation & Mission of the Laity, Media Literacy, and The New Evangelization.  Links in Show: Read all articles by Sr. Margaret. Sr. Margaret's Art on Pinterest St. Anthony of Padua: Fire & Light Strength in Darkness: John of the Cross Prayers for the New Evangelization  

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word 'mamma.' 0:00-Intro 0:55-Recent Games - Floating Floors 4:30-Nimalia 7:05-Gaming Moms 28:07-Etymology - ‘Mamma' 29:51-Outro 30:46-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/381

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan welcome Chris's mom (and top-tier Patreon supporter) Karleen Celona to the show! In this special Mother's Day edition of the pod, she shares her experiences and philosophy on being a mom, discusses the importance of family, and shares who her favorite grunge frontman is! This was a very special episode. Thank you for listening, and Happy Mother's Day to all! Contribute to Brooke Mummau's Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser for CF Awareness Month: https://finest.cff.org/phillysfinest24/brookemummau Join Karleen by supporting the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show:https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/

Maria Johnson welcomes podcaster Katie Ruvi, host of “Is This for Kids?” for an important conversation about internet safety for our children.  Katie Ruvi is a Catholic convert, a wife and mother of five. She lives in Indiana where she makes a couple of podcasts and is hopefully making the world better a little at a time. Welcome Katie – and we're going to breakthrough to find out what these couple of podcasts are.   “Is THIS For Kids?” Is a podcast to help parents navigate digital media while raising digital natives. We are trying to help parents know what's out there and how they can guide their children through an ever-changing culture and media landscape without fear or judgement…or fear of judgement! Welcome to the show, Katie.  Links in Show: @mrsruvi on social media The podcast is @itfkpodcast on Instagram isthisforkids.com We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. Email us at editor@catholicmom.com or send us a voicemail or connect on social media.