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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…
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Catholic Mom CalmWhen 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…
Catholic Mom CalmHow 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.
Catholic Mom CalmGod is Good, All the Time
Let me teach you a simple tool that you can use with your friends when either of you is having a tough time. It's free and you can text it!
Catholic Mom CalmYes, The Food Is Poisoned
Yes, our food is mostly poisoned but don't lose hope. We can still have peace living in 2024. Don't let the food situation cause you stress and create…
Catholic Mom CalmStories of 5 Peaceful Moms
Today I'm celebrating these five moms and the peace they've found in their lives. Yes, motherhood can be hard, but you don't have to be miserable. Come listen…
Catholic Mom CalmA Mary Martha Motherhood
How can we bring both Mary energy and Martha energy to motherhood? We want a balance of both but we're always feeling pulled in so many directions. Stay tuned…
Catholic Mom CalmEveryone Needs Me
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…
Catholic Mom CalmGetting on the Same Page as Your Husband
Of course, we want to be on the same page as our husbands. This is true in big things and in small things. But... how do we actually do it? Lt's talk about it.
Catholic Mom CalmAre all moms people pleasers?
People pleaser is a negative term. We never say it as a compliment. And yet, I think all women have some people-pleasing tendencies in them. So what does that…
Catholic Mom CalmTransitioning Seasons Well
We're talking about transitioning from summer to school as an example of how to transition well. Transitioning from one chapter of your life to the next is a…
Catholic Mom CalmHaving a Great Day
Would you like to have a great day to day? Let me help you! I'll tell you my tricks for turning things around and feeling great.
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The Intolerance of Summer
It's not you... it's stress. Your ability to tolerate individual stressors and all the stressors in your life. Let's talk about how you can handle stress…
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Marriage Program Update!
Extending the deadline to Monday becuase we didn't mention the payment plans on the sales page. Listen to this Q&A call to get all your questions answered!…
Catholic Mom CalmTiming Belts and Tidy Kitchens
Do you know how to change the timing belt in your car? Probably not. But you probably do know what it is. This is similar to how husbands are about tidying the…
Catholic Mom CalmFour Ways to Cope with Painful Crosses
I've had a painful marriage for a long time, and the skills I've learned to cope with it well have helped me get out of feelings of anger, hopelessness, and…
Catholic Mom CalmHow to Coach Yourself
Today I break down five examples of coaching women through everyday mom problems and how you can coach yourself in a similar way!
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Receiving the Gift of Today
No matter what start to summer you're having, let's talk about the power of receiving the gift of today. How do you normally receive gifts? With…
Catholic Mom CalmChrist is the Answer
I talk about a lot of practical things in this podcast but let us not forget, the answer to everything is Christ. He is the Alpha and the Omega and He is the…
Catholic Mom CalmOur Love/Hate Relationship with Summer
Ah, summer. The season we love and the season that turns us into fire-breathing dragon moms. Not this year, my friends! Let's adjust our expectations so we can…
Catholic Mom CalmSchooling Guilt and Stress
School is wrapping up and we often have lots of thoughts about ourselves. We feel stress and guilt and it can leave negative impressions with whatever what…
Catholic Mom Calm5 Thoughts That Can Improve Your Marriage Rerun
Do you have a painful marriage? Perhaps you love your marriage but there are still some things you find annoying. In this episode, Sterling shares five…
Catholic Mom CalmRun to the Lord
No matter what you're dealing with, Jesus is the answer. This week we're talking about the promises of God and how He can bring you rest and peace... but we…
Catholic Mom CalmNot Enjoying Motherhood
Have you ever had moments or seasons where you didn't enjoy motherhood? It feels like something we're not allowed to admit. But here's the good news - we can…
Catholic Mom CalmStop Settling for Stress
I super duper promise you... you don't have to be as stressed as you are. Today I'll explain why we're so stressed and how we can get our brains on board to…
Catholic Mom CalmThe Chaos of May is Coming
May is coming and so too are sacraments, graduations, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and the winding down of school and Spring. How can we make plans this year to…
Catholic Mom CalmTime to Begin Again
With Spring comes a renewed dedication to things like exercise, homeschooling, prayer, and working on our relationships. How do we begin again when our past…
Catholic Mom CalmDivine Mercy is our Light in the Darkness
I had a hard week, which was a little jarring considering it was the week after Easter, and we should be in a celebratory mood. But here's how I deal with hard…
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Hope, Healing, and Holy Week
Let us lean into Holy Week to find hope and healing. The Lord is waiting to meet us with mercy and we see how great His mercy is in the retelling of His…
Catholic Mom CalmCabrini and Divine Mercy
My thoughts about the new Cabrini movie and what I think we should all rememeber about Divine Mercy.
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You're Allowed to Have a Bad Day
We know that we have bad days and yet... we're always surprised when they come. When we think we're supposed to handle every day well, our brains start to…
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The Kids Talk Too Much!
Drowning in noise? Do your kids as too many questions? Let's talk about why we're all feeling so fried!
Catholic Mom CalmOrdinary Wins
Do you know what feels amazing? Winning. And yet there are no mom awards. Today we're celebrating a bunch or ordinary mom moments so you too can see what an…
Catholic Mom CalmWhere Are the Children?
Find yourself feeling dissatisfied with life? It might be because most our examples... aren't real life. Most television and movies don't have children... at…
Catholic Mom CalmWalking in the Lenten Desert
Let's talk about Lent. For some of us, it brings up feelings of dread and failure becuase we've "blown it" in the past. Here's a new way to think about walking…
Catholic Mom CalmLet's Talk About S*x
Today, I'm talking about s*x with Dr. Sarah Bartel. She helps Catholic women who are engaged or married learn 9 intimacy skills to improve things in the…
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Lenten Declutter Challenge
Come join us for the Lenten Declutter Challenge. Visit www.catholicmomcalm.com.
Catholic Mom CalmRhythm of Life
Just like the instruments of an orchestra, when parts of our life start to be disordered, the rhythm of life feels off. It feels chaotic instead of peaceful…
Catholic Mom CalmWhat are you so Afraid of?
We are so scared of messing up our kids but what does that even mean? Let's break open our fears so we can have more peace as mothers. Be ready... we have two…
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Have dinner with me in Orlando!
I'm hosting a dinner near Orlando and I would love to meet you! Check out all the details here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/orlando-dinner/
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Craving Praise
We don't get rewards in motherhood. There's no free lunch or Christmas bonus. So when we're feeling underappreciated, we crave some positive feedback. Then…
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My 2024 Goals
I'm sharing my 2024 goals and the new way I'm thinking about goals. I think it's the year of the homemaker and I want to share how I plan on bringing more…
Catholic Mom CalmMaking a Home Feels Good
Let's talk about homemaking and how we can do it in our own unique way to create dopamine! There's no homemaking police. You can pick what works for you! Check…
Catholic Mom CalmYear of Calm
This is the year of Calm! I'm going to show you a new way to set goals so you can have more peace in your day-to-day life... even if you're a person who…
Catholic Mom CalmRemember to Breathe
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
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 CalmReally, You're a Good Mom
Your brain is designed to find danger and keep you alive. Telling you're a good mom... doesn't really help keep you alive. Instead, your brain thinks it's so…
Catholic Mom CalmAre Sports Hurting Your Family?
Are sports out of control for your family? Here are some questions you can ask yourself to make sure sports are adding more good than harm!
Catholic Mom CalmWhen Gratitude Feels Blocked
"You should be grateful on Thanksgiving!" Forcing ourselves to feel grateful when we feel anything but... is a recipe for a grumpy mom. I'll show you how to…
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Black Friday Strategy
This is an episode from Catholic Mom Daily but it was so good I wanted to share it here. These are my tips for avoiding or managing Black Friday so you don't…
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FREE Advent Journal for Catholic Moms
I made a beautiful Advent journal for you and it comes with daily audio reflections designed to bring you hope and lead you to the Lord. Get it here…
Catholic Mom CalmHome For Break Protocol
Kids off of school? Taking a break from homeschooling? College kids crashing on the couch? Family in from out of town. Here's how to make the most of a holiday…
Catholic Mom CalmStop the Bickering
Does all the sibling bickering drive you crazy? Here's exactly what you can do so you don't lose your mind AND so you can teach them how to treat each other…
Catholic Mom CalmWaking Up with Dread
Do you wake up with a sense of dread like you just don't want to do today? I know why and I know what you can do about it! Subscribe for more peace…
Catholic Mom CalmHey Mama... You're the Boss
You're the boss of the holiday season, did you know that? You get to decide what you do and don't do. I break down how you can decide what activities you and…
Catholic Mom CalmStuffed Animals and Other Stuff
Are you drowning in stuff and worried about the impending presents coming at Christmas? This episode is for you! Subscribe for more peace…
Catholic Mom CalmTaylor Swift and Halloween
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 CalmLife with Young Adults
I think we spend the least amount of time thinking about this stage of parenting before it comes. It kind of sneaks up on us. And it's often the most painful…
Catholic Mom CalmLife with Teens
Whew, teenagers. I actually love teenagers and I think it's such a special time of motherhood but it's definitely a time of testing for both you and the teen…
Catholic Mom CalmLife with Littles
If you've got one or more kids under the age of 7, this episode is for you! I break down the difficult aspects of this season of motherhood and how you can…
Catholic Mom CalmNavy Seal of Motherhood
Just like a Navy Seal, you can increase your ability to cope with physical and mental stress. When we do this, when we practice calming ourselves down and…