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2 Keys to Interior Peace Every Catholic Mom Needs

In today’s episode, I share what I believe are two of the biggest keys to interior peace—especially for moms who feel tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in resistance to their daily lives. First, I talk about how to have a bad day well: how to recognize what’s happening in your body, care for yourself with compassion, and decide what kind of day you actually need. Then I share the second key—learning to see the work and responsibilities of your life as missions given to you by the Lord, which changes everything about how they feel. In this episode, we talk about: What to do when you wake up already having a bad day “Bunny slippers days” vs. days where you still have to show up How biology, thoughts, and emotions work together Why willingness is often closer to peace than happiness How clarity about what God is asking you to do creates calm and purpose At the end of the episode, I also share an important announcement about the future of the podcast and Catholic Mom Calm, including what’s coming next and how you can help me reach more moms. If you want to feel calmer, more grounded, and more aligned with what God is asking of you—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I talk about what it really means to feel well taken care of — and why that feeling isn’t created by our circumstances, but by our thoughts.

I share the powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and the fleas, along with real examples from my own marriage, motherhood, and Christmas experiences, to show how the story we tell ourselves shapes how we experience our lives.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why feeling well taken care of is a state of mind, not a fact

How the “I’m not well taken care of” story creates resentment and loneliness

Why complaining can feel like connection (and how it often backfires)

What changes when you choose to believe, “I am so well taken care of”

How this mindset helps you care for yourself, your kids, and your marriage with more peace

I also share an invitation to join Mary’s Heart, Martha’s Order, a six-week challenge starting in January to help you build real interior peace — no matter what’s happening around you.

Join us at www.catholicmomcalm.com

If you’re ready to walk into the new year feeling calmer, more supported, and more at peace in your own body, this episode is for you.

Invite Someone to Christmas Mass: A Simple How-To

I invited someone to Mass recently and it was an incredible experience. Let me tell you all about it! Want more interior peace in 2026? Come join Mary's Heart, Martha's Order. We start January 4th! Click here to see the details: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart/

I invited someone to Mass recently and it was an incredible experience. Let me tell you all about it!

Want more interior peace in 2026? Come join Mary’s Heart, Martha’s Order. We start January 4th! Click here to see the details: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart/

Simple Joys: A Chocolate Cake Lesson in Motherhood

Come see how often our good intentions accidentally make our lives more complicated — from elaborate birthday cakes to overfull calendars and holiday expectations. She walks through practical, real-life examples of choosing the simple option on purpose so you have more room for peace, prayer, and presence with your family and with the Lord. Learn about: Why our excitement often pushes us toward complex plans How “just as special” simple choices can be (like a basic chocolate cake) What to do when your schedule is packed and something has to give Letting kids be disappointed instead of over-performing as a mom Simple ways to approach holidays, gifts, activities, and home life A peek at the new Mary’s Heart, Martha’s Order Planner and how it supports a simpler, more prayerful rhythm A gentle but clear invitation to step out of the circus, choose the simpler path, and make more space for Jesus in your actual daily life.

Come see how often our good intentions accidentally make our lives more complicated — from elaborate birthday cakes to overfull calendars and holiday expectations. She walks through practical, real-life examples of choosing the simple option on purpose so you have more room for peace, prayer, and presence with your family and with the Lord.

Learn about:

Why our excitement often pushes us toward complex plans

How “just as special” simple choices can be (like a basic chocolate cake)

What to do when your schedule is packed and something has to give

Letting kids be disappointed instead of over-performing as a mom

Simple ways to approach holidays, gifts, activities, and home life

A peek at the new Mary’s Heart, Martha’s Order Planner and how it supports a simpler, more prayerful rhythm

A gentle but clear invitation to step out of the circus, choose the simpler path, and make more space for Jesus in your actual daily life.

The Feeling Every Mom Is Chasing (And How to Find It)

We're all chasing a feeling... and it's a feeling that only comes from the Lord. Find out how you can slow down your thinking to see where you're seeking this feeling and how you can turn to the Lord instead.

We’re all chasing a feeling… and it’s a feeling that only comes from the Lord. Find out how you can slow down your thinking to see where you’re seeking this feeling and how you can turn to the Lord instead.

The Only Thing You Really Need as a Catholic Mom

We're going to talk about how the brain tells us we needs lots of things... but the truth is that we only need one thing: Christ. Join us for the Mary's Heart, Martha's Order Challenge here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marymartha

When we start to feel stressed, it’s helpful to ask the question, “How will I feel about this ten years from now?” This question helps us slow down and make intentional action steps instead of spinning out in worry. 

Catholic Finishing School: Becoming Who God Made You

Joined by my good friend Chantal Howard, we talk about the struggles teens face in this modern culture and a powerful new program called Catholic Finishing School for teen girls. www.catholicfinishingschool.com https://www.instagram.com/catholicfinishingschool

Joined by my good friend Chantal Howard, we talk about the struggles teens face in this modern culture and a powerful new program called Catholic Finishing School for teen girls.

www.catholicfinishingschool.com

https://www.instagram.com/catholicfinishingschool

Get Off Your Phone: Screen Time and Catholic Motherhood

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

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

Teens Dating

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!

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!