Happy, Holy Mama

Have you ever caught yourself silently keeping score as your husband sits down while you're still going>
That quiet resentment starts to rise with every icky thought…
"That must be nice…"
"I never get a break…"
You know it doesn't feel good.
You know it's not what you want in your marriage.
But you're not sure how to stop.
In today's episode, I'm gently unpacking what's really happening beneath that frustration, and why it has less to do with your husband and more to do with what's going on inside your own heart and mind.
We'll talk about:
Why "keeping score" is so common (and so draining)

The hidden thoughts that create resentment

How to give yourself permission to rest (without guilt)

Simple, practical ways to ask for help with clarity and peace

And how to shift your home from tension… to connection

Because here's the truth:
You don't have to earn your rest.
You're not alone.
And your marriage was never meant to feel like a competition.
Grab your earbuds and I'll walk you through how to lay down the scorecard and step into a more peaceful, life-giving way of loving your family, starting with your marriage in: How to Stop Keeping Score.
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Have you ever felt like you're a completely different mom depending on the day?

One day patient and present…

The next day overwhelmed, overstimulated, and wondering what's wrong with you?
Here's the thing: nothing is wrong with you.
Today, I'm joined by Elissa Miller, Catholic homeschool mom and hormone coach, and we're talking about something that so many of us experience… but rarely understand: our cycles.
We're making sense of:
Why your energy shifts from day to day.
Why your emotions feel different week to week.
Why homeschooling can feel easy one day…and impossible the next.
And instead of fighting your body, what if you could actually work with it?
We talk about:
The 4 "genius phases" of your cycle (yes—even your period has a purpose)

How your hormones impact your thoughts, patience, and reactions

Simple, practical ways to align your homeschool with your energy

And how to stop beating yourself up for being human

Because you're not inconsistent.
You're not broken.
And you're not failing.

You're beautifully designed.
When you start to understand your body, then you can show up with more peace, more compassion, and more grace for yourself and your family.
Grab your earbuds and join me and Elissa for: Hormones, Homeschooling, and Hope!
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As a mother, you are incredibly capable of handling "BIG suffering," from growing and birthing a human, to major tragedy or life-threatening illnesses. 
But if you're constantly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and that you've hit your limit with all the 'little' moments of suffering each day, then I've got a special podcast episode for you.
Because it's not the big events, but the daily, hidden crosses that truly steal your peace.
Whether you are enduring:
A season of endless sleepless nights with a colicky infant, 

A screaming toddler getting teeth, 

A disengaged teenager pushing-back, 

The gnawing fear that you'll "ruin your children" 

 
…there is likely one thought rolling through your mind that makes all this feel impossible…
"I can't handle this." 
The solution is not more discipline, more motivation, or even more planning.
The solution is more love. 
Love of God, love of self, love of your children…and expanding what you can handle, with love.
In today's podcast, I'm talking about why, and how, expanding your capacity for LOVE is the answer to expanding your capacity for all these moments of daily suffering that steal your joy. 
Grab your earbuds and join me for a Holy Week deep dive into: How to Expand Your Capacity.
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Sometimes the thing God is asking of you feels… big, scary, or even a little impossible. And it can be really tempting to listen to the fear, especially if you're not sure how to distinguish between God's voice and your own.
In this episode, I'm sharing how I've learned to recognize God's voice through the many "calls within a call" in my life. 
From widowhood, to motherhood, to homeschooling, to coaching, every one of those yeses have led somewhere I never could have planned.
Today, I'm finally sharing a special announcement that's been unfolding behind the scenes! This feels like the next step in that same invitation to trust Him more deeply and I want to bring you along the discernment journey with me.
And, because I'm a life coach, I'll also walk you through simple, practical ways for you to practice discerning God's voice with more clarity and peace.
If you've been wondering, "Is this God… or is this just me?" grab your earbuds and join me for: Discerning God's Voice: Answering a Call Within a Call
Because He is speaking, and every fiat (yes!) matters!
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Over the past few weeks I have been talking with so many mamas who are teetering on the edge of giving up on homeschooling.
They are feeling discouraged and defeated, wondering if their kids would be better off somewhere else.
Not necessarily because it's what is best for the kids, but because they are tired.
 
Tired of fighting with their kids about sitting still or staying focused. 
Tired of no one listening, and constantly being interrupted.
Tired of making all the decisions, just to have their plans thwarted.
Tired of trying all day, day after day, and not seeing the progress they'd hoped for by now.
 
In today's episode I'm sharing some of the coaching I've been offering these mamas who actually want to keep homeschooling, but don't want to keep dealing with all the hard stuff.
We're focusing on progress over perfection.

A rule for making decisions when you're feeling down.

How to evaluate calmly and fairly so you don't quit on a bad day.

And I'm going to share with you my prayer to filter your decisions during this season through the Holy Spirit.
If you've been feeling discouraged in your homeschooling journey lately and need a little reset for your heart, some tools to keep on keeping on, and process to know if it's time to end this season of your life, please grab your earbuds and join me for: When to Quit, Make a Change, or Stay the Course.
 
Grab your free resource here: 30 New Thoughts to Think (to Put a Bad Homeschool Day in Right Order)
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