Catholic Mom Calm

Latest Episodes:

Managing Mom Anxiety with Coach Christina Brown (Best Of) Jul 04, 2025

Show notes

Anxiety is one of the biggest struggles Catholic moms face — and most of us don't even realize how much it's running our lives.

In this best-of interview, I sit down with Coach Christina Brown to dive deep into practical strategies for managing anxiety as a Catholic mom.

We talk about: * How anxiety actually works in your brain (and why knowing this helps) * Why moms are especially vulnerable to anxiety * Specific tools you can use today to find relief * The intersection of faith, brain science, and emotional health

Christina brings both professional expertise and personal experience as a Catholic mom, making this episode informative, practical, and deeply relatable. If anxiety has been stealing your peace, start here.

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Managing Fear as a Catholic Mom with Lorissa Horn (Pt 1) Listen in your browser here

Managing Fear as a Catholic Mom: Practical Tools (Pt 2) Listen in your browser here

Tired from Overthinking? Mental Rest for Catholic Moms Listen in your browser here

And if you're ready for ongoing support — the kind where you're coached, seen, and held — Mary's Heart Martha's Order is where we do this work together. Join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

What Is Breakthrough Coaching? Transform Your Motherhood Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

Have you ever wondered what coaching actually is — and whether it could change your experience of motherhood?

Not therapy. Not advice from a friend. Not another book or podcast. Real, personalized coaching that helps you see your blind spots, break through your stuck points, and build the life you actually want.

In this episode, I explain exactly what breakthrough coaching is and how it works.

We talk about: * What a coaching session actually looks like (no mystery, no woo) * The kinds of breakthroughs Catholic moms experience * Why investing in yourself isn't selfish — it's one of the best things you can do for your family * Real stories of transformation from moms just like you

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Catholic Finishing School: Becoming Who God Made You Listen in your browser here

Stop Doing Self-Help from Brokenness: Heal First Listen in your browser here

What Real Progress Looks Like Listen in your browser here

If this episode makes you curious about coaching — good. That's exactly what we offer inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order: real coaching, real community, real transformation. Come see for yourself at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Feeling Safe and Loved: What Every Catholic Mom Needs Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

Before you can pour into your kids, your marriage, or your prayer life, you need to feel safe and loved yourself.

And so many Catholic moms aren't. They're running on empty. They're giving from a cup that was never filled. They're exhausted not because they're weak, but because their own needs haven't been met in a very long time.

In this episode, I talk about what it actually means to feel safe and loved as a mom.

We talk about: * Why so many Catholic moms are emotionally depleted * The difference between needy and having legitimate needs * How to identify your unmet emotional needs without guilt * Practical steps toward feeling whole so you can mother from abundance

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Stop Being So Mean to Yourself: You're a Good Mom Listen in your browser here

Trusting That God Is Taking Care of You Listen in your browser here

How to Stop Thinking You're a Bad Mom

If you're tired of pouring from an empty cup and want to be in a space where you're nourished, seen, and loved — that's exactly what Mary's Heart Martha's Order provides. Come be cared for at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Summer Goals That Actually Work for Busy Moms Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

Summer is here — and if you're not careful, it'll be over before you blink.

But setting summer goals as a mom is tricky. You can't exactly plan your days the way you did before kids. And if your goals are too ambitious, they just become another source of guilt.

In this episode, I share a simple goal-setting framework designed specifically for busy Catholic moms who want an intentional summer without the overwhelm.

We talk about: * Why most goals fail for moms (and how to set ones that stick) * Choosing 2-3 meaningful intentions instead of a long list * Aligning your summer goals with your values and your family's actual life * Giving yourself permission to adjust as you go

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Why Moms Love and Hate Summer: The Honest Truth Listen in your browser here

Where Will You Be in 10 Years? A Catholic Mom's Vision Listen in your browser here

Permission to Say No: You Don't Have to Do It All Listen in your browser here

If you want help setting and keeping meaningful goals — with real support and accountability — that's exactly what we offer inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. Make this summer count. catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Our New Family Pet: A Real Catholic Mom Life Update Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

We got a pet! And because you all are basically family at this point, I wanted to share the whole story.

This is one of those episodes where I just pull up a chair, grab some coffee, and tell you what's going on in our world. No big lesson today — just real life.

In this episode, I share a fun behind-the-scenes update about our new family member.

We talk about: * The decision-making process (and how the kids wore me down) * What having a new pet has actually been like day-to-day * How it's changed our family rhythm (for better and for worse) * The unexpected joy of adding a furry member to a Catholic household

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Should Your Catholic Family Get a Pet? Honest Advice Listen in your browser here

Real Mom Life: Teens, Homeschool, and Winter Routines Listen in your browser here

Trusting That God Is Taking Care of You Listen in your browser here

If you love these real-life peeks into our family — and you want to be part of a community where moms share openly about all of it — that's what Mary's Heart Martha's Order is. Come join the conversation at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Why Moms Love and Hate Summer: The Honest Truth Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

Let's be honest — summer is complicated for moms.

On one hand: no school schedule, more time together, sunshine, and freedom. On the other: no routine, constant togetherness, endless needs, and the pressure to make it all magical.

In this episode, I get real about why so many Catholic moms have a love/hate relationship with summer.

We talk about: * Why the "summer should be fun" expectation sets moms up to fail * The real reason you feel overwhelmed when school ends * How to build a loose rhythm that gives you structure without rigidity * Finding genuine joy in the messy, unplanned moments

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Summer Jealousy: When Other Moms' Lives Look Better Listen in your browser here

Family Vacation Survival Guide for Catholic Moms (Best Of) Listen in your browser here

Summer Goals That Actually Work for Busy Moms Listen in your browser here

If you want to walk through summer — and every other season — with more peace and less survival mode, that's what we build together inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. Come join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Stop Doing Self-Help from Brokenness: Heal First May 28, 2025

Show notes

There's a massive difference between growing from a place of wholeness and trying to fix yourself from a place of brokenness — and most Catholic moms don't realize they're doing the latter.

You read the books. You listen to the podcasts. You set the goals. But nothing sticks because you're trying to build on a cracked foundation.

In this episode, I explain why self-help without healing actually makes things worse.

We talk about: * The difference between genuine growth and running from pain * How to tell if you're growing from wholeness or striving from brokenness * Why bringing your wounds to Christ first changes everything * What healing actually looks like for a Catholic mom (it's not what you think)

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

What Is Breakthrough Coaching? Transform Your Motherhood

Catholic Finishing School: Becoming Who God Made You Listen in your browser here

Healing Your Wounds Listen in your browser here

If this hits home — if you know you've been striving instead of healing — Mary's Heart Martha's Order is a safe place to bring your whole self and begin again. Come heal with us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Should Your Catholic Family Get a Pet? Honest Advice May 21, 2025

Show notes

Your kids are begging for a pet. Your husband has opinions. And you're the one who knows — deep down — that you'll end up doing all the work.

So should you say yes? This episode helps you think it through honestly — no guilt trips, no pressure, just real mom wisdom.

In this episode, I walk you through the questions to ask before making this decision.

We talk about: * The honest pros and cons of getting a pet with kids at home * How to assess whether your family is actually ready * What most families don't think about before they say yes * Spiritual lessons kids can learn from caring for an animal

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Our New Family Pet: A Real Catholic Mom Life Update

Real Mom Life: Teens, Homeschool, and Winter Routines Listen in your browser here

Why Your Kids Should Misbehave: A Catholic Parenting Truth Listen in your browser here

Whether your answer is yes, no, or not yet — you'll feel good about it after this episode. And if you want a community of Catholic moms who help you make good decisions (about pets and everything else) — that's Mary's Heart Martha's Order. catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

How to Survive the Rest of May: A Catholic Mom Guide May 14, 2025

Show notes

May is the month that breaks moms.

End-of-year school events. First Communions. Recitals. Graduations. Teacher gifts. Sports banquets. And the looming reality that in a few weeks, everyone will be home. All day. Every day. All summer.

In this episode, I give you a survival guide for making it through the rest of May with your sanity — and your faith — intact.

We talk about: * Why May is objectively the hardest month for moms * How to simplify your schedule without feeling like a bad mom * Saying no to things that don't actually matter * Finding pockets of peace in the busiest season of the year

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

Permission to Say No: You Don't Have to Do It All Listen in your browser here

Summer Goals That Actually Work for Busy Moms Listen in your browser here

The Chaos of May is Coming Listen in your browser here

If you need backup — real, ongoing support for the hardest seasons — that's what Mary's Heart Martha's Order is for. We've got your back, mama. Come join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Tired from Overthinking? Mental Rest for Catholic Moms Apr 30, 2025

Show notes

Your body might be resting, but your brain never stops.

You replay conversations. You worry about decisions you already made. You mentally rehearse worst-case scenarios all day long. And by the time your head hits the pillow, you're more exhausted than when you woke up — not from what you did, but from what you thought about.

In this episode, I teach you how to break the overthinking cycle.

We talk about: * Why your brain loves to overthink (and it's not your fault) * How to interrupt the spiral before it takes over your whole day * The difference between productive thinking and rumination * What real mental rest actually feels like — and how to get there

If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy:

God Gives You No Grace for Imaginary Problems Listen in your browser here

Why You're Worrying About Things God Never Gave You Listen in your browser here

Managing Mom Anxiety with Coach Christina Brown (Best Of) Listen in your browser here

If your brain never turns off and you're exhausted from the weight of your own thoughts — you're going to love Mary's Heart Martha's Order. We give Catholic moms real tools for peace of mind. Join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Catholic Mom Calm

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6