True Presence: Helping Overwhelmed Catholic Moms Design a life of Purpose and Presence | a Catholic Podcast

How do you want to design your days? Our lives aren't made up of a series of significant core memories. They're actually the sum of our ordinary days. Let's design them on purpose.

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of motherhood? Wondering how to get things done without neglecting:

• your kids
• your health
• or your prayer life

You'll Learn Mother Theresa's secret to balancing productivity with prayer and presence. BUILD YOUR RULE OF LIFE here.

Special launch discount for a limited time: Apply the code BUILDMYRULE for 20% off

"I absolutely loved this course! It helped me visualize the type of person I want to be and gave simple and doable ways to get there. I was able to recognize roadblocks that had simple solutions in areas such as meal planning and my prayer life.

My confidence grew in each lesson as I gained clarity about the many roles I have as a mother and wife. The course helped me realize how many strengths I have and gently helped me uncover ways I could continue to grow. The entire course was so motivating and inspiring. Each lesson and the pages in the workbook are beautiful and make me eager to continue. I am so thankful I found this course!"

-Virginia

"This is a beautiful course for Catholic moms, and especially helpful for moms who are busy, overwhelmed, or struggling.

As a homeschool homesteading mom of 6 children under 9yrs, this course helped me step out of the chaos to reevaluate what I'm doing each day. Putting my life work into perspective and redirecting me through faith and prayer to the truly important things.

It helps not only with prioritizing and organizing tasks and duties, but also managing energy and mental load. Working through the modules you build a framework for a way of life. You compose a routine that puts your priorities in order and helps manage all the roles and duties of a mothers life. I loved all the practical tips on daily productivity, home management and planning.

Kelsey gives wonderful advice on getting things accomplished with children, making time for mom's needs and dealing with suffering, as well as simple ways to get healthy meals planned and on the table. This is a true treasure trove and guide to nourish mind, soul and body as well as connection with God and family."

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Porn is an epidemic--and an addictive one at that. How do we protect our kids? Studies show kids are being exposed to porn at younger and younger ages.

Rhonda Caluttung of Catholics Free for Life is on today to chat about how catholic families can porn-proof their kids, and do so in a way that protects their innocence.

In this episode we dive deep into the theology of the body, the communal effects of sin, and the top five things you need to porn-proof your kids.

Entrust your family to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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God doesn't want you stuck in OVERWHELM.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of motherhood? Wondering how to get things done without:

• neglecting your kids
• excessive screen time
• or burning the candle at both ends and resenting your husband?

I've got you.

I'll teach you Mother Theresa's secret to balancing productivity with prayer and presence. BUILD YOUR RULE OF LIFE here.

Special launch discount for a limited time: Apply the code BUILDMYRULE for 20% off

Read a testimonial from Virginia who purchased the course in the pre-sale:

"I absolutely loved this course! It helped me visualize the type of person I want to be and gave simple and doable ways to get there. I was able to recognize roadblocks that had simple solutions in areas such as meal planning and my prayer life.

My confidence grew in each lesson as I gained clarity about the many roles I have as a mother and wife. The course helped me realize how many strengths I have and gently helped me uncover ways I could continue to grow. The entire course was so motivating and inspiring. Each lesson and the pages in the workbook are beautiful and make me eager to continue. I am so thankful I found this course!"

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Picky eaters, allergies and special diets complicating your meal planning? Grab my meal-planng formula here

Want to teach little kids the skills they need to do their chores? Grab it here.

Today's episode is a round up of excerpts from great interviews we've done that covered strategies for picky eating. Occupational therapist Clare McCullough of CuriousOT dives into the sensory processing side of things and Jessica Fisher of Good Cheap Eats discusses shopping and meal planning for picky eaters

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Picky eaters, allergies and special diets complicating your meal planning? Grab my meal-planng formula here

Let's do real life WITH our kids. Want an age-by-age guide to teaching little kids how to do chores? Grab it here.

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area.

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Take my course HERE to build your personal rule of life.

www.truepresence.life

Some of us have amazing relationships with our moms and mother-in-laws and some of us have some deep hurt and pain. We're talking about how a perspective shift in terms of how we view the generation that raised us can help us to keep a growth mindset in breaking generational cycles for our own kids.

God doesn't want you stuck in OVERWHELM.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of motherhood? Wondering how to get things done without:

• neglecting your kids
• excessive screen time
• or burning the candle at both ends and resenting your husband?

I've got you.

I'll teach you Mother Theresa's secret to balancing productivity with prayer and presence. BUILD YOUR RULE OF LIFE here.

Special launch discount for a limited time: Apply the code BUILDMYRULE for 20% off

"I absolutely loved this course! It helped me visualize the type of person I want to be and gave simple and doable ways to get there. I was able to recognize roadblocks that had simple solutions in areas such as meal planning and my prayer life.

My confidence grew in each lesson as I gained clarity about the many roles I have as a mother and wife. The course helped me realize how many strengths I have and gently helped me uncover ways I could continue to grow. The entire course was so motivating and inspiring. Each lesson and the pages in the workbook are beautiful and make me eager to continue. I am so thankful I found this course!"

-Virginia, Mom of 2

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area.

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Take my course HERE to build your personal rule of life.

www.truepresence.life

Ever feel like you've tried everything to improve your mood and energy and it's just not working? Sometimes self-care doesn't help with our mood because there is an underlying imbalance in our bodies; specifically, our neurotransmitters.

Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach Lindsey Marie Meindl is on this week to tell us all about how moms can balance their neurotransmitters and reclaim their energy.

Plus she has an amazing Mother's Day special going on right now for her program! Check out her resources here:

Mood Checkup

Feeling Good in Motherhood Program and the Mother's Day Bonuses

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Want to detox from social media? Sign up for the True Presence Challenge HERE

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area. But then I became a mom and finally understood what Mother Theresa meant when she said, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you nourish your mind, body and soul so you can show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Get on the waitlist for my course Here to learn to build your personal Rule of Life.

Are you wondering how your kids' future will be affected by the entrance of AI Artificial Intelligence to the world?

I've been thinking about this one a lot. It's going to change everything, and we need to start rethinking the way we do school to set our kids up for success.

Tune in to see what you can do!

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Want to detox from social media? Sign up for the True Presence Challenge HERE

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area. But then I became a mom and finally understood what Mother Theresa meant when she said, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you nourish your mind, body and soul so you can show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Get on the waitlist for my course Here to learn to build your personal Rule of Life.

Does grocery shopping with your kids exhaust and frustrate you? What if I told you it doesn't have to be that way?

With the right mindset and strategies grocery shopping can be a truly wonderful activity to do together as a family--something you all look forward to!

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Let's do real life WITH our kids. Want an age-by-age guide to teaching chores and practical life readiness? Grab it here.

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Want to detox from social media? Sign up for the True Presence Challenge HERE

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area. But then I became a mom and finally understood what Mother Theresa meant when she said, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you nourish your mind, body and soul so you can show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Get on the waitlist for my course Here to learn to build your personal Rule of Life.

Tired of the chore wars? Let's dig in to how to set your kids up for success!

I'm telling you the first five things you need to look at to get to the root of the problem and troubleshoot chore time with your kids.

Download your age by age guide to learn how to teach your kids the skills they need to help out around the house. Grab it here.

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Want to ditch social media? Sign up for my summer challenge HERE.

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area.

Now I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you nourish your mind, body and soul.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Sign up for my course waitlist here. We are in full-on beta testing mode with a small group and opening to the public in Summer 2023!! YAY!!

Contact me: [email protected]

Ever feel like the typical parenting strategies don't work for your family? Chances are good that you have at least one kid who is a little differently wired. ****

True Presence Podcast Announcement: August Webinar: SIMPLIFY YOUR SCHOOL YEAR. Save your Seat.

*** This wonderful interview with Ginny Kochis of Not So Formulaic is about embracing our kids' individuality and finding the tools we need to parent them for the way God made them.

Want to know more about Ginny's amazing resources? Check them out here!.

In this episode, Ginny shares her personal journey and experiences as a Catholic mom raising neurodiverse kids. She talks about the challenges she faced when her first child was diagnosed with autism and how that led her to start a ministry for differently wired families. Ginny emphasizes the importance of accepting and embracing the uniqueness of each child while also building executive function skills to help them navigate daily tasks.

Ginny offers valuable insights into parenting differently wired kids, highlighting the need for moms to take care of themselves and find respite care. She advocates for cultivating an appreciation for the mysterious in faith and focusing on mercy and grace when approaching faith formation. Ginny draws inspiration from the life of St. Zelie Martin, who faced her own struggles with anxiety and depression, making her a relatable figure for moms on this roller coaster journey of parenting.

If you're a Catholic mom raising neurodiverse kids and looking for support and resources, join Ginny's Facebook group, where you'll find a supportive community of like-minded parents. Check out her blog for free information on various aspects of parenting differently wired kids, and explore her paid resources, including workbooks, masterclasses, and family toolkits for handling anxiety and fostering growth mindset.

Whether you're a Catholic mom or just interested in learning more about parenting neurodiverse kids, this podcast offers valuable wisdom and support from Ginny Kochis, a compassionate and relatable Catholic mom.

Have you been wondering what screen-free activities to do with your children this summer? How about gardening? In today's episode we are diving in to a ton of ways to incorporate your kids into your gardening plans and have a blast doing it even if you are all complete beginners.

Let's do real life WITH our kids. Want an age-by-age guide to practical life readiness? Grab it here.

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Hi there! I'm your host, Kelsey.

I started my economics career passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area. But then I became a mom and finally understood what Mother Theresa meant when she said, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."

Now I put raising my family first and help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with routines, boundaries and home systems that let you nourish your mind, body and soul.

Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.