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Catholic Mom Calm
Calling all Catholic moms! Did you know it's possible to do this Catholic motherhood thing without losing your mind? Parenting these days is so hard because most of us are doing it without the tools we need. I'm Sterling Jaquith, a homeschool mom to six young kids, a business owner and I teach busy Catholic moms how to have more peace in their lives and homes. Each week on the Catholic Calm Mom podcast, I'll give you practical tools for calming yourself down, discerning what God wants you to…
Episodes
Catholic Mom CalmWhen You Feel Like a Failure as a Mom
Feeling like you're failing at everything? You're not. In this episode, Sterling shares a gentle, Catholic way to move through those heavy moments: calm your…
Catholic Mom CalmHey Mama, You're Doing a Good Job
Hey. Yes, you. The one listening while folding laundry, or driving carpool, or hiding in the bathroom for two minutes of silence. You're doing a good job. Not…
Catholic Mom CalmThe Feeling Every Mom Is Chasing (And How to Find It)
There's a feeling every mom is chasing — but most of us don't even know what to call it. It's not happiness exactly. It's not having it all together. It's…
Catholic Mom CalmWhy Your Kids Should Misbehave: A Catholic Parenting Truth
Hot take: your kids should misbehave. I know — that's not what anyone tells you. But perfectly behaved children 100% of the time is not the goal. It never was…
Catholic Mom CalmManaging Fear as a Catholic Mom: Practical Tools (Pt 2)
This is Part 2 of our series on fear — and if Part 1 helped you understand why you're afraid, this episode is about what to do about it. Fear is sneaky. It…
Catholic Mom CalmManaging Fear as a Catholic Mom with Lorissa Horn (Pt 1)
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions a mother experiences — and if you let it, it will steal your peace, your joy, and your confidence. In Part 1 of this…
Catholic Mom CalmThe Only Thing You Really Need as a Catholic Mom
In a world that tells you to do more, be more, hustle harder, optimize everything — what if there's actually only one thing you need? Not ten things. Not a…
Catholic Mom CalmWhere Will You Be in 10 Years? A Catholic Mom's Vision
Have you ever stopped — really stopped — to imagine what your life could look like in 10 years? Not in a pressure-filled, hustle-culture way. But in a…
Catholic Mom CalmWhy Prayer Is the First Thing Busy Moms Drop
You know you should pray more. You want to pray more. But somehow prayer is always the first thing that falls off your plate. The dishes get done. The kids get…
Catholic Mom CalmCatholic Finishing School: Becoming Who God Made You
What if there was a "finishing school" for Catholic moms — not for learning table manners, but for becoming the woman God created you to be? Not perfection…
Catholic Mom CalmEveryone Knows Moms Are Stressed: Here's What to Do
Everyone knows moms are stressed. Your husband knows. Your friends know. Society knows. Even you know. But knowing it and doing something about it are two very…
Catholic Mom CalmHow to Anchor Your Day in Christ as a Busy Mom
What does it actually look like to anchor your day in Christ when you have kids climbing on you before your eyes are even open? Not in a "wake up at 4 AM for a…
Catholic Mom CalmWhat's Your Money Story? Faith and Finances
Every mom carries a money story — beliefs about finances that were formed in childhood and are still running the show today. Maybe your story is "there's never…
Catholic Mom CalmAre Catholics Too Negative? Finding Joy in the Faith
I'm going to say something that might be controversial: sometimes Catholics can be really negative. Between the culture wars, doom-scrolling Catholic social…
Catholic Mom CalmSummer Jealousy: When Other Moms' Lives Look Better
You're scrolling through photos of other families' beach vacations, summer camps, and picture-perfect backyard barbecues — while you're sweating through…
Catholic Mom CalmWhy Catholic Moms Love and Hate Summer (Best Of)
Summer freedom sounds amazing — until you're actually living it. No routine. Constant togetherness. Endless "I'm bored." And the pressure to create magical…
Catholic Mom CalmFamily Vacation Survival Guide for Catholic Moms (Best Of)
Family vacation: the two words that promise relaxation but deliver chaos. Sunscreen battles. Car meltdowns. The hotel room that's way too small. And somehow…
Catholic Mom CalmManaging Mom Anxiety with Coach Christina Brown (Best Of)
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…
Catholic Mom CalmWhat Is Breakthrough Coaching? Transform Your Motherhood
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…
Catholic Mom CalmFeeling Safe and Loved: What Every Catholic Mom Needs
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…
Catholic Mom CalmSummer Goals That Actually Work for Busy Moms
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…
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Our New Family Pet: A Real Catholic Mom Life Update
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…
Catholic Mom CalmWhy Moms Love and Hate Summer: The Honest Truth
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…
Catholic Mom CalmStop Doing Self-Help from Brokenness: Heal First
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…
Catholic Mom CalmShould Your Catholic Family Get a Pet? Honest Advice
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…
Catholic Mom CalmHow to Survive the Rest of May: A Catholic Mom Guide
May is the month that breaks moms. End-of-year school events. First Communions. Recitals. Graduations. Teacher gifts. Sports banquets. And the looming reality…
Catholic Mom CalmTired from Overthinking? Mental Rest for Catholic Moms
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…
Catholic Mom CalmGet Off Your Phone: Screen Time and Catholic Motherhood
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…
Catholic Mom CalmCatholic ADHD Mom: Faith, Focus, and Grace
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…
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A Holy Week Media Fast: Transform Your Prayer Life
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…
Catholic Mom CalmBeing a Working Catholic Mom: Balance, Guilt, and Grace
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…
Catholic Mom CalmBad PMS: Hormonal Health for Catholic Moms
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…
Catholic Mom CalmLice, Mice and Other Awful Seasons
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…
Catholic Mom CalmTaking on the Emotions of Others | How Catholic Moms can manage the emotional weight experienced by friends and family.
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…
Catholic Mom CalmWhen Life is Lent
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…
Catholic Mom CalmA Lent Game Plan
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!
Catholic Mom CalmBeing in Two Places at Once
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…
Catholic Mom CalmWhen You're Exhausted
Are you in a season of exhaustion? I didn't get much sleep the other night and it brought back all those post-baby sleepless months. Let's talk about how to…
Catholic Mom CalmGetting Rid of Our Golden Calves
Things we love have a sneaky way of becoming mini golden calves in our lives. Today I talk about how we can identify things we're too attached to and learn to…
Catholic Mom CalmWhat I've Been Doing Lately
Weddings, pregnancy, and the importance of letting God be in charge of your life. If you want to improve your sex life, check out Ellen's Catholix Sex Course…
Catholic Mom CalmBe Open to God's Surprises!
God gave us a big surprise this month - we got a dog quite unexpectedly. It's been such a lovely gift to our family and one that was surprisingly difficult for…
Catholic Mom CalmHow to Find True Community
We're all so lonely! And the reason is... it's HARD to create community. I want to acknowledge that it's hard but I think we must fight for it anyway. Watch my…
Catholic Mom CalmYou Didn't Screw it Up
If you're living through something abnormal and feeling weird... you're not doing it wrong. You're having a NORMAL reaction to an ABNORMAL situation. This…
Catholic Mom CalmDoing a Month End Review
Spending ten minutes a month doing a month end review is so powerful! It will significantly help you make improvements in your life. It's easy to do and fun! I…
Catholic Mom CalmJubilee Year of hope
The church has declared this a jubilee year of hope! What a wonderful way to step into the new year. Come Join Catholic Mom Calm for the year!
Catholic Mom CalmPray + Plan = Peace
Merry Christmas (if you're listening to this on the day it comes out) and let's talk about how to create peace in the next year. I'll tell you the formula pray…
Catholic Mom CalmYour Pre-Christmas Pep Talk
We're in the homestretch. You're doing a great job. You've got this. Click here and enjoy the free 12 Days of Christmas I made for you.
Catholic Mom CalmHusband Sparkle for the Holidays
Moms have it rough in December. And as we're drowning, we often forget to think about husbands. What does that guy need this year? Let's bring husbands a…
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Catholic Mom CalmRemember to Breathe Rerun
Alright, ladies. We're in the homestretch leading up to Christmas. This is my love letter to you to help you feel seen and appreciated. You've got this! And…
Catholic Mom CalmA No Disappointment Christmas Rerun
How many of you have planned on feeling disappointed this Christmas? Probably very few of you. And yet... so many of us feel disappointed at some time every…
Catholic Mom CalmHandling Greif with Coach Nichole Haugen
Today, I'm joined by grief coach Nichole Haugen. We're talking about how moms can take care of themselves when grief comes whether we see it coming or it's…
Catholic Mom CalmHow to Not Lose Your Mind Over Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is coming. Take a little time to do some planning so you don't lose your mind. It really is possible to enjoy Thanksgiving break with your…
Catholic Mom CalmReceive the Good and the Hard
I had the most wonderful Saturday morning and I want to tell you about it. It gave me such a profound understanding of the good and the hard of motherhood…
Catholic Mom CalmDeath and Purgatory
I know we don't want to think about or talk about death but we must. It's a real part of living. We must live well to die well. Whatever you're worried about…
Catholic Mom CalmLess Stress for the Holidays
You absolutely do not have to be stressed in November and December. Fight the culture, say no to stress and yes to peace. I give many examples of how to do…
Catholic Mom CalmPumpkin Spice Lattes and Liturgical Living
Being smothered by pumpkin spice-flavored everything? Every time PSL takes over, it makes me think of the C.S. Lewis quote I share on this episode. Our heart…
Catholic Mom CalmWhat Real Progress Looks Like
When we want to make big changes in our lives, we often look for huge leaps. Real progress is often done in baby steps and often with two steps forward and one…
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Taylor Swift and Halloween Rerun
Be gentle with me. I have some thoughts about Taylor Swift and Halloween and I want to share them so you see how I make decisions about what I'm willing to…
Catholic Mom CalmTeens 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…