Trusting That God Is Taking Care of 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.
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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.
A No-Disappointment Christmas: Managing Holiday Expectations
Feeling stressed, tired, or disheartened this Christmas season? You’re not broken — you’re carrying a lot. In this episode, Sterling talks about why so many moms feel disappointed at Christmas (even when they “did everything right”), and how to prevent that disappointment before it hits.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The 4 common places Christmas disappointment shows up (and why)
What to do when you feel like you have to do everything
How to handle kids being disappointed without shaming them
How to deal with disappointment around gifts (giving and receiving)
Why it’s okay to feel sad — and how to be at peace while you do
The most important plan: putting YOU into Christmas (24th, 25th, or 26th)
A practical, compassionate pep talk for the mom who’s trying to hold it all together — and wants a calmer, more meaningful Christmas.
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.
The Only Thing You Really Need as a Catholic Mom
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.
Everyone Knows Moms Are Stressed: Here’s What to Do
Everyone knows moms are stressed, right? But does thinking that feel good or does it feel terrible? Let’s talk about the kind of stress that’s baked into motherhood and the kind that we can avoid.
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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 Plans Don’t Go According to Plan
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!
How to Serve Your Husband
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.
God is Good, All the Time
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!
Yes, The Food is Poisoned
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!