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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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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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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 coach yourself through that!

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 loosen our attachment to them.

Join us for the Lenten Declutter Challenge.

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