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Get Off Your Phone: Screen Time and Catholic Motherhood Apr 23, 2025

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You know you're on your phone too much. I know it too — because I've been there.

The mindless scrolling. The checking and rechecking. The feeling of being somewhere else while your kids are right in front of you. And the guilt that comes after every spiral.

In this episode, I tackle the elephant in every Catholic mom's living room.

We talk about: * Why we reach for our phones (it's not just boredom — it's so much deeper) * How screen time is affecting your motherhood and your prayer life * The real cost of being half-present with your kids * Specific, practical strategies for putting the phone down and being here

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A Holy Week Media Fast: Transform Your Prayer Life

How to Anchor Your Day in Christ as a Busy Mom Listen in your browser here No shame. No judgment. Just practical help from one Catholic mom to another. And if you're ready for deeper change — for habits that actually stick — that's what we build inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. Come get free at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Catholic ADHD Mom: Faith, Focus, and Grace Apr 16, 2025

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Being a Catholic mom with ADHD comes with challenges that most parenting advice — and most Catholic advice — doesn't address.

You're not lazy. You're not undisciplined. Your brain just works differently. And finding strategies that actually fit your wiring instead of fighting it can change everything.

In this episode, I speak directly to neurodivergent Catholic moms.

We talk about: * What ADHD actually looks like in Catholic motherhood (it's not just distraction) * Why traditional "Catholic mom" advice often doesn't work for you * Executive function struggles and practical workarounds * Finding grace — real grace — for the way God made your brain

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

Being a Working Catholic Mom: Balance, Guilt, and Grace Listen in your browser here

Thoughts That Keep Us Stuck, and Better Ones To Think Instead Listen in your browser here

If you've been trying to fit into a mold that wasn't made for you, you're not alone. Inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order, we meet you where you are — ADHD brain and all — and help you find peace in your unique vocation catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

A Holy Week Media Fast: Transform Your Prayer Life Apr 13, 2025

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I have an invitation for you this Holy Week — and it might feel uncomfortable, but I promise it's worth it.

Put down the phone. Close the laptop. Step into the holiest week of the liturgical year fully present. No scrolling. No news. No noise. Just you and Jesus walking toward Easter.

In this episode, I explain why a media fast during Holy Week can transform everything.

We talk about: * Why the constant noise of media drowns out God's voice * What a Holy Week media fast actually looks like (practical and doable) * How even 3-4 days without screens can reset your prayer life * Tips for making it work when you have kids and responsibilities

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Lent for Tired Catholic Moms: A Gentle Plan Listen in your browser here

Why Prayer Is the First Thing Busy Moms Drop Listen in your browser here

Get Off Your Phone: Screen Time and Catholic Motherhood Listen in your browser here

If you want to enter Holy Week with intention and come out on Easter morning transformed — this is your invitation. And if you want ongoing support for living a more peaceful, Christ-centered life, come join us inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Being a Working Catholic Mom: Balance, Guilt, and Grace Apr 09, 2025

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Can you be a good Catholic mom and work outside the home?

It's one of the most loaded questions in Catholic motherhood — and there's no shortage of opinions. But if you're a working mom, you already know the unique guilt, the logistics, and the quiet questioning that comes with it.

In this episode, I tackle this topic with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment.

We talk about: * Why working Catholic moms carry a special kind of guilt * The truth about vocation and work (it's not what the internet tells you) * How to find peace in YOUR situation — whether you work by choice or necessity * Practical strategies for balancing motherhood and career without burning out

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What's Your Money Story? Faith and Finances Listen in your browser here

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

Feeling Safe and Loved: What Every Catholic Mom Needs Listen in your browser here

Whatever your work situation looks like, you are a good mom. And inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order, we help you find peace in your vocation — whatever form it takes. Come be supported at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Bad PMS: Hormonal Health for Catholic Moms Apr 02, 2025

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Nobody talks about this, but I will — bad PMS symptoms can wreck your motherhood, your marriage, and your mental health for days every single month.

The mood swings. The rage. The crying over nothing. The physical pain that makes you want to curl up on the couch while four kids need you. It's real, it's hard, and you deserve to talk about it.

In this episode, I address the physical and emotional toll of hormonal fluctuations honestly.

We talk about: * What's actually happening in your body during PMS (and why it's so intense) * The difference between normal PMS and something that needs medical attention * How to manage the hardest days of your cycle with practical strategies * Approaching your health with both medical wisdom and spiritual grace

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Catholic ADHD Mom: Faith, Focus, and Grace Listen in your browser here

Feeling Safe and Loved: What Every Catholic Mom Needs Listen in your browser here

Being a Working Catholic Mom: Balance, Guilt, and Grace Listen in your browser here

If hormonal ups and downs are stealing your peace, you don't have to suffer in silence. Inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order, we address the whole woman — body, mind, and soul. Come take care of yourself at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

Lice, Mice and Other Awful Seasons Mar 26, 2025

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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.

Taking on the Emotions of Others | How Catholic Moms can manage the emotional weight experienced by friends and family. Mar 19, 2025

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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!

When Life is Lent Mar 12, 2025

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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.

A Lent Game Plan Mar 05, 2025

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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!

Being in Two Places at Once Feb 26, 2025

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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!

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