Catholic Grief Coach

When you're caring for your mom while raising your own children, it can feel like everyone needs you at the same time. You may feel guilty when you're with your kids because you're thinking about Mom, and guilty when you're with Mom because your kids need you. In this episode, we talk about the guilt, frustration and pressure of being pulled between two generations—and why loving your mom doesn't mean you have to do everything.

Free Guide: Mom's Getting Worse, Now What?

You love your mom, but some days you just don't feel like doing it. You may be exhausted, dealing with hormones, adjusting to seasonal changes, or simply tired of doing the same things day after day. And that doesn't make you a bad daughter or caregiver. In this episode, we'll talk about allowing yourself to feel tired and frustrated, taking small moments to rest and care for yourself, and then showing up anyway—even when you don't feel like it.

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Have you ever left your mom's doctor's appointment and thought, "She's getting worse…but nobody is really talking about it"?

Maybe her health is declining. She's weaker. She's not doing the things she used to do. The doctor changes medications or orders more tests, but everyone just keeps moving forward like everything is fine.

Meanwhile, you're scared.

You're wondering how much time you have, what the next stage will look like, and whether you should even bring it up.

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to have those difficult conversations—with your mom, her doctor, and your family—before you're forced to have them in the middle of a crisis.

I'll give you simple ways to start these conversations, questions you can ask, and ways to begin emotionally preparing for the next stage without living every day in fear of what is coming.

Because you don't have to wait until your loved one dies to start getting support for your grief. And you don't have to pretend everything is fine just because nobody is saying it out loud.

Free Grief Workshop Free Consult Call

When you're caring for someone who is sick or dying while also raising kids, there can be an overwhelming amount happening behind the scenes. Appointments, medications, meals, work, school, household responsibilities, your children's needs—and somehow you're expected to keep going. In this episode, we'll talk about the invisible mental and emotional load caregivers carry, why it can leave you feeling exhausted and resentful, and how to begin putting some of that weight down without feeling guilty.

Free Catholic Grief Support Workshop

When someone you love receives a diagnosis and you know your time together may be limited, grief can begin long before the loss. In this episode, we talk about anticipatory grief—the fear, sadness, stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm that can come when you're grieving while your loved one is still here. You'll learn simple ways to care for yourself, allow the feelings, stay present, and keep living your everyday life when life doesn't stop just because your heart is hurting.

Free Grief Consult

After someone dies, your nervous system may respond in ways you don't fully understand—fighting, fleeing, freezing, fawning, fixing, or simply shutting down. In this episode, we'll talk about having compassion for these responses instead of judging yourself for them. You'll also learn how to recognize when you're in a season of maintaining—simply getting through—and when it may be time to gently grow and expand your capacity again.

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When you're grieving, so much of your energy goes into simply surviving—or caring for everyone else—that you can lose touch with yourself.

Then someone asks, "What do you need?" and your mind goes completely blank.

In this episode, we're talking about why that happens and one simple exercise that can begin reconnecting you with yourself.

I'll encourage you to make a list of 20 small things you genuinely enjoy—from ice in your water, a favorite coffee, fresh flowers, a walk outside, getting your nails done, reading a good book, or wandering through your favorite store. None of these have to be big or expensive. The goal is simply to remember what brings you comfort and joy.

As you begin noticing these little things, you'll not only care for yourself better—you'll also be able to communicate your needs when the people who love you ask how they can help.

If you've forgotten what makes you feel like you, this episode is for you.

Grief Doesn't Take the Summer Off- get support here.

Have you ever finally found the courage to share your grief, only to walk away feeling even more alone?

In this episode, we're talking about the pain of opening your heart and receiving responses that minimize, dismiss, or try to fix your grief. We'll explore why these interactions hurt so deeply, why most people aren't trying to be hurtful, and how to discern who is safe to share your grief with. Most importantly, we'll remember that Jesus understands what it feels like to suffer—and He never turns away from your pain.

If you've ever thought, "Maybe I just shouldn't talk about my grief anymore," this episode is for you. Book a free consult call here.

The Fourth of July can bring unexpected waves of grief. Barbecues, fireworks, family gatherings, empty chairs, and traditions can all remind you of the person you love.

Instead of hoping you'll "get through it," what if you went into the holiday with a plan?

In this episode, I share why having a grief plan can lower anxiety, help you feel more in control, and give yourself permission to change course when emotions become overwhelming. I'll walk you through my own three-step approach:

Option A: If you're feeling emotionally and physically well enough to participate.

Option B: If grief begins to feel heavy and you need to make adjustments.

Option C: If you realize you simply need to step away and care for yourself.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. There is only the invitation to listen to what your heart needs.

If you're looking for additional support throughout the summer, I also share my video series, Grief Doesn't Take the Summer Off, designed to help you navigate vacations, family gatherings, holidays, and all the unique challenges that summer can bring while grieving.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

I love you, and we'll take the next steps together.

Have you ever stared at a simple decision and felt completely frozen?

What should I do with their belongings? Should I go to the family gathering? Do I stay busy or rest? Do I say yes or no?

When you're grieving, even everyday decisions can feel exhausting. Your brain is already carrying the weight of loss, and if you're someone who tends to put other people's needs ahead of your own, decision-making can become even more overwhelming.

In this episode, we're talking about why grief affects your ability to make decisions, how people-pleasing adds another layer of stress, and practical ways to stop carrying everyone else's expectations while you're trying to heal.

You'll learn:

• Why grief creates decision fatigue
• How people pleasing shows up after loss
• The connection between guilt and decision-making
• How to tell the difference between kindness and self-abandonment
• Simple ways to make decisions when you're overwhelmed
• Why it's okay to disappoint others while caring for your grieving heart

If you've been feeling stuck, exhausted, or afraid of making the wrong choice, this episode is for you.

Struggling to give your children a fun summer while you are grieving? Get help here.