Have you ever looked around your house and realized you’ve been moving for hours—but can’t remember actually connecting with anyone?

That’s me in busy weeks: physically present, mentally gone.

In this short, practical episode, I share what’s really happening in our brains when we’re distracted and the simple 2-minute habit I use to come back to the present moment. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, refocus your mind, and reconnect with your people—even when life feels nonstop.

If you’re a Christian homeschool mom juggling kids, medical appointments, housework, or just a very full life, this tiny grounding habit will help you feel centered and connected again—without needing a quiet house or a perfect schedule.

At the end, I’ll pray over you and show you one quick way to record a “fully present moment” in your Life Well Lived Planner so your brain learns to come home faster next time.

💛 Katie

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✨ Need a simple way to stay grounded and organized?
Grab your Life Well Lived Planner — a faith-filled tool to help busy moms plan with peace, not pressure.

🎧 #316 – “Everything Is Loud. I Can’t Think. I Feel Paralyzed.”
When life feels noisy and overstimulating, learn how to calm your surroundings and your nervous system so you can think clearly again.

🎧 #314 – “Why Am I So Overwhelmed All the Time? How to Calm the Chaos and Find Peace Again.”
Discover gentle rhythms that trade constant pressure for steady peace, one small routine at a time.

🎧 #307 – “What If Decluttering Is a Faithful Act of Obedience for a Busy Christian Homeschool Mom?”
Find out why clearing your space can quiet your mind and become a spiritual act of trust.

🎧 #285 – “Simple Routines That Bring Peace Back to Your Home.”
An early listener favorite—practical, short habits that make your home feel peaceful again when everything feels off track.

🎧 #263 – “When You Can’t Find Peace in the Middle of Motherhood Chaos.”
A classic episode full of encouragement for moms who want to stop striving and start resting in God’s care.

🎧 #219 – “How to Build Daily Rhythms That Actually Work for Your Family.”
If routines always fall apart, this timeless teaching will help you design rhythms that fit your real life, not an ideal one.

🌟 Homeschool HACK!:

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

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Ever whisper, “Why is everything always so hard? I just want my energy back”?

In this week’s episode, I share the journey that taught me how exhaustion can be biological, not just spiritual, plus the four faith-and-science habits that renewed my strength and clarity.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why you can still wake up tired after doing “everything right”
✨ How oxidative stress affects your body—in plain, mom-friendly language
✨ Four habits that blend simple biology and real-life faith
✨ Encouragement to stop blaming yourself and start supporting your body naturally

If you’ve been longing to finally feel awake again, this conversation will meet you right where you are and help you begin fresh.

XOXO,
💛 Katie

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

💛 #321 – “I Can’t Get Anything Done Unless I Stay Up Too Late”: Rhythms That Protect Your Energy
Learn how to stop running on fumes and build daily rhythms that protect your peace and energy.
Perfect companion to #326 if you’re craving realistic structure that restores rest and focus.

🌿 #319 – “I Don’t Know If I’m Doing Any of This Right”: What God Says When You Feel Like You’re Failing
A gentle reminder of grace and truth for the mom questioning her progress.
Pairs beautifully with #326 to help you rebuild confidence while your energy and clarity return.

☀️ #317 – “How to Create Rhythms That Protect Your Peace”
Simple structure and habits to rebuild peace when life feels chaotic.
Great next listen after #326 if you’re ready to turn new energy into calm, sustainable routines.

💬 #316 – “I’m Always Second-Guessing Myself”: A Biblical Mindset Reset for the Overthinking Mom
Learn to quiet self-doubt and renew your mind with Scripture and practical steps.
Complements #326 by helping you protect your renewed energy from overthinking and mental drain.

🌸 #315 – “I’m Tired of Yelling. I Just Want to Be the Mom God Made Me to Be”: Tools for Peaceful Parenting
Emotional-regulation and calm-communication tools for weary moms.
Listen after #326 to use your regained calm and energy to nurture peaceful connection at home.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

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Have you ever felt like your heart is willing, but your body just can’t keep up?
You’re not alone, friend. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing from my own season of exhaustion—hospital stays, grief, caregiving, hormonal shifts, and that never-ending to-do list that doesn’t leave much room to breathe.

Through real-life reflection and gentle encouragement, I’ll walk you through the small but powerful reset that’s been helping me find peace again, even when life feels anything but peaceful. You’ll hear how long-term stress, fatigue, and hormones can impact patience and focus—and how one simple, one-minute practice, backed by both research and faith, can help you calm your body and mind before burnout hits.

This isn’t about perfection or self-care—it’s about surrender and peace right in the middle of motherhood. Backed by studies from Harvard Health (2023), USC (2019), Stanford (2020), and the APA (2022), I’ll share how to recognize your body’s cues, build gentle habits for recovery, and prepare your heart before the busy holiday season begins.

If you’ve been running on empty but still want to love your family well, this episode will help you exhale, breathe, and remember: God is here—you don’t have to do it all right now.

💛 You’ll hear how to:

Recognize your body’s warning signs before emotional overload hits

Create a one-minute “God is here” pause that fits into real life

Anchor your peace in prayer and presence during hormonal or high-stress seasons

Prepare for the holidays with calm, connection, and grace

XOXO,
💛 Katie

📌 Episode #324 – “Does Anyone Even See What I’m Doing?” Encouragement for the Invisible Mom
A heartfelt reminder that even when your work feels unseen, God notices every act of love.

📌 Episode #322 – “God Is Still in Control (Even in the Hospital Hallway)”
Recorded straight from the hospital, this reflection brings comfort and perspective in seasons of surrender and waiting.

📌 Episode #319 – “Everyone Else Looks Like They’ve Got It Together”: A Simple Habit for the Homeschool Mom Who Feels Behind
A practical mindset shift to stop comparison and find peace in your own unique pace.

📌 Episode #314 – “Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise?” Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
If life feels loud and messy, this episode will help you quiet the chaos and restore calm in your heart and home.

📌 Episode #295 – The 10-Minute Morning Reset That Changes Everything
Start your mornings with calm and clarity using this short daily rhythm that sets a peaceful tone for your whole home.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
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🙏 Mentioned in this episode:

Harvard Health (2023) – “Burnout Recovery and the Power of Body Awareness”

Wendy Wood (2019), University of Southern California – “Good Habits, Bad Habits”

BJ Fogg (2020), Stanford Behavior Design Lab – “Tiny Habits”

Pew Research + APA (2022–2023) – “Spiritual Practices, Stress, and Emotional Regulation”

Ever feel like the quiet work of motherhood is invisible? Like no one sees the tears, the effort, or the love you pour out daily? 
Hey mama, Katie here—and this week’s episode is raw and real. I’m coming to you just after returning from the hospital, completely worn out but deeply moved by something my friend shared with me. While I was loading up to bring my son home, she called and read me a poem called The Invisible Mom. And friend—it stopped me in my tracks.

This episode is different. It’s not scripted or polished, but it’s full of heart. I share the poem with you, along with the reflection and tears that followed, because I know I’m not the only one who feels unseen in the daily sacrifices of motherhood. You’ll also hear about the beauty our family experienced even in the hard hospital days, and why I believe God sees every act of love you pour into your home.

If you’ve been wondering whether it matters—whether you matter—this episode is for you. I hope it feels like a warm hug from one mom to another.

💛 Katie

📌 Episode #296 – Gentle Encouragement When You’re Second-Guessing Your Homeschool
A quiet, grace-filled conversation to steady your heart.

📌 Episode #319 – “Everyone Else Looks Like They’ve Got It Together”: A Simple Habit for the Homeschool Mom Who Feels Behind
You’re not failing—this one will show you why.

📌Episode #308 – Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
Overstimulated and stuck? This episode is a reset button.

🌟 Homeschool HACK!:

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
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This week’s episode is coming to you straight from the hospital with my child. The sound might be different, but the message is the same: God is faithful—even here.

In today’s short reflection, I share how quickly life shifted for our family, what God has been doing in the middle of the chaos, and how faith deepens in hard seasons of motherhood. You’ll hear real stories of His provision—moved appointments, kind helpers, even hospital laundry—and the reminder that trusting God during hardship and surrendering control are powerful ways to find peace in chaos.

If you’ve been walking a hallway of your own—whether it’s fear, waiting, or uncertainty—this short encouragement for overwhelmed moms will help you pause, breathe, and remember that God’s goodness and faithfulness are steady, even when life feels unpredictable.

🙏 Would you pray for Levi? His surgery is the day after this episode airs, and we would be so grateful for your prayers—for his comfort, for the doctors’ wisdom, and for peace for our family.

🎧 Please forgive the sound quality this week; it’s real life in real time, from one Christian homeschool mom to another.

💛 Katie

📌 Episode #284 – Learning to Lament: Finding Hope in Hard Seasons with Mark Vroegop
Discover how biblical lament can bring healing, honesty, and renewed faith in difficult times.

📌 Episode #319 – “I Don’t Know If I’m Doing Any of This Right”: What God Says When You Feel Like You’re Failing
Find fresh peace when you’re weighed down by failure and self-doubt.

📌 Episode #295 – The 10-Minute Morning Reset That Changes Everything
Start your day grounded in peace with this simple, powerful rhythm.

📌 Episode #308 – Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
Practical help for reclaiming calm when overwhelm feels loud.

📌 Episode #296 – Gentle Encouragement When You’re Second-Guessing Your Homeschool
A grace-filled reminder to lead your homeschool with confidence, not comparison.

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
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Do you ever find yourself replaying the same decision in your mind—curriculum choices, discipline, meal planning, screen time limits—only to end up feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough? If so, you’re not alone. I know firsthand how exhausting it can be to live in a loop of second-guessing, especially when you’re juggling homeschooling, ADHD tendencies, medical needs, and the daily demands of mom life.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a biblical mindset reset for the overthinking mom. You’ll hear both the science and the scripture behind why our brains get stuck in these spirals—and, more importantly, you’ll walk away with two simple tools you can use immediately: 3 Simple Questions and Pause, Name, Reset. These are practical strategies you can tuck in your back pocket to calm the noise, build confidence, and trust that God has equipped you to lead your family with love.

We’ll talk about why even doctors struggle with decision fatigue, why naming your emotions helps calm your brain, and how anchoring your choices in biblical truth can bring peace to your days. My hope is that you’ll finish this episode feeling lighter, more confident, and encouraged that you don’t need to carry the burden of perfection.

💛 Katie

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

🌟 Other Episodes You’ll Love

📌 Episode #319 – “I Don’t Know If I’m Doing Any of This Right”: What God Says When You Feel Like You’re Failing
Find fresh peace when you’re weighed down by failure feelings and constant self-doubt.

📌 Episode #295 – The 10-Minute Morning Reset That Changes Everything
Set the tone for calmer days and stop spiraling before it begins with this simple anchor.

📌 Episode #308 – Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
Practical tools to break free from overwhelm and reclaim peace in your space and mind.

📌 Episode #296 – Gentle Encouragement When You’re Second-Guessing Your Homeschool
A grace-filled conversation to help you stop doubting and start leading your homeschool with confidence.

📌 Episode #295 – The 10-Minute Morning Reset That Changes Everything
Set the tone for peaceful learning days with this simple daily anchor.

📌 Episode #308 – Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
Overstimulated and stuck? This one will help you create calm again. 

📌 Episode #183 – Is Homeschooling Right for Your Extroverted or Social Child?

Give your homeschool a fresh start with ideas that match your child’s unique personality.

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds

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Have you ever found yourself working until midnight (or later!), just trying to catch up… because it’s the only quiet time you get all day?

I’ve been there. In the early days of motherhood, and again when I was launching this podcast while caregiving full-time, I fell into that cycle of late-night productivity and early-morning exhaustion—until I realized what it was costing me.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very personal story about the rhythms that saved me, the ones I forgot, and how I brought them back. We’ll talk about what’s really going on when you can’t get anything done unless you stay up too late—and I’ll walk you through four simple habits to help you protect your energy without guilt.

If you’re a Christian homeschool mom who feels like you're constantly “on,” this episode is for you.

Let’s build rhythms and habits that honor your limits—and restore your peace.

💛 Katie

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

🌟 Other Episodes You’ll Love

📌 Episode #316 – “I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate the Way Our Days Feel”
Create a rhythm that fits your real life—and helps your whole day feel more peaceful.

📌 Episode #318 – “I’m Tired of Yelling. I Just Want to Be the Mom God Made Me to Be”
Tools for calmer parenting—even when things feel loud and overwhelming.

📌 Episode #296 – “Gentle Encouragement When You’re Second-Guessing Your Homeschool”
A quiet, grace-filled conversation for when you’re unsure if you're doing enough.

📌 Episode #308 – “Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home”
Overstimulated and stuck? This episode will help you reset your space and your spirit.

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds

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https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart

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Hey friend—Katie here.

If you’ve ever thought, “I just want them to love learning, but nothing’s working…” this episode is for you. For years, I felt like I was running in circles—trying every workbook, game, and curriculum to get my kids excited about learning… and hitting wall after wall.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 homeschool tools that have actually worked across all five of my kids—resources that helped us turn boring subjects into meaningful, engaging moments. From writing and grammar to Bible, science, history, and math, this is the exact list I wish I’d had earlier.

If you're exhausted from sifting through homeschool programs and second-guessing your choices, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and new hope.

Let’s make learning joyful again—even on the hard days.

💛 Katie

P.S. I’ve sprinkled in my honest reviews (and even a bonus resource!) so you can choose what fits your family with confidence.

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:
📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

📌 Episode #183 – Is Homeschooling Right for Your Extroverted or Social Child?
Give your homeschool a fresh start with ideas that match your child’s unique personality.

📌 Episode #295 – The 10-Minute Morning Reset That Changes Everything
Set the tone for peaceful learning days with this simple daily anchor.

📌 Episode #308 – Feeling Paralyzed by the Noise? Tools for Peace in a Cluttered Home
Overstimulated and stuck? This one will help you reset.

📌 Episode #296 – Gentle Encouragement When You’re Second-Guessing Your Homeschool
A quiet, grace-filled conversation for when you’re feeling unsure.

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds

MORE GOODIES and FUN THINGS!

https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart

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Ever looked around your homeschool and thought, “Am I even doing this right?” You’re juggling curriculum, caregiving, emotional support, and keeping everyone fed—and it can feel like everything is slipping through the cracks. I’ve been there. And I want to speak directly to your heart today.

In this episode, I share a personal story about a year I felt like a complete failure—when even my simplest plans fell apart. Together, we’ll unpack what it really means to feel like you’re failing, why that feeling doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong, and how God meets us in the middle of the mess.

If you’re starting this homeschool year already wondering if you’ve messed it up—this is for you. You’ll leave with encouragement, biblical truth, and a simple reflection tool that can reframe your perspective and anchor your heart.

Let’s walk through this together.

💛 Katie

P.S. If this episode speaks to you, don’t miss:

🎧 Episode #296: Gentle encouragement when you're needing a big boost

🎧 Episode #316: “I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate the Way Our Days Feel”

🎧Episode #318: Tools for Peaceful Parenting When You’re Tired of Yelling

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:
📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

📌 Episode #231 – From Drowning in To‑Do’s to Celebrating Wins
A simple mindset shift that helps you see progress even in the chaos.

📌 Episode #285 – Feeling Scattered? 8 Micro‑Routines Every Mom Needs
Small rhythms that bring focus and calm to your homeschool journey.

📌 Episode #316 – “Everything Is Loud. I Can’t Think. I Feel Paralyzed”
Tools to quiet the external and internal overwhelm when life feels too noisy.

💡 Please Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps so much!

GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds

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https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart

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Hey friend— This one’s tender. Because even though I’m not naturally a yeller, I’ve had seasons where the pressure, the noise, the responsibilities… it all just spilled over. And I’d snap. But the shame that followed always hurt worse than the yelling itself.

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about those moments and what they taught me. We’ll walk through the difference between external behavior and internal signals—why yelling is usually a red flag that something deeper needs care. I’ll show you simple, practical tools that help you regulate your emotions, guide your kids with gentleness, and create calm even in a loud, high-demand season.

If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “This isn’t the mom I want to be…”—this one’s for you.

We’ll also talk about the biblical roots of gentleness, how family government reduced the friction in my home, and why yelling is often your body’s cry for support—not a sign you’re failing.

💛 Katie

P.S. If this episode blesses you, listen next to Episode #16 (my conversation with Rosemary Clark on boundaries and love), and check out the Family Government series in Episodes #196–#200 for more on creating peace and structure at home.

🌟 Mentioned in This Episode:
📚 Road Trip Mysteries USA Edition – A story‑driven cross‑country adventure packed with puzzles, mystery, history, and geography. Perfect for ages 8–12, screen‑free fun, and available in softcover or Kindle.

📚 Road Trip Mysteries Yellowstone Edition – Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through an interactive mystery adventure! Kids follow clues, learn about geysers, wildlife, and history, and unlock a final code to earn their Legacy Keeper badge. Available in softcover or Kindle.

🎉 Join Our Free Community – Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

💬 Energy Boost SECRET for moms:
Peak Energy Solution
Activation and Energy

📌 Episode #16 – Raising Godly Kids with Love & Boundaries (Interview with Rosemary Clark)
A foundational talk about balancing love and boundaries in Christian parenting.

📌 Episode #196 – What is Family Government? A Biblical Way to Reduce Friction
Learn how family government can reduce chaos and clarify your household expectations.

📌 Episode #197 – Family Government: What It Looks Like in Daily Life
Get practical examples for setting up peaceful systems at home.

📌 Episode #198 – Family Government: How to Start Without Overwhelm
A grace-filled guide to implementing gentle structure in your home.

📌 Episode #199 – Family Government: FAQs and Encouragement
I answer common questions and encourage you in the journey.

📌 Episode #200 – Family Government: How It Changed My Home for Good
A heartfelt testimony about how these tools created peace and clarity in my family life.

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GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child (WITHOUT Losing Your Mind)
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds

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https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart

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