Catholic Mom Calm

Stop Settling for Stress

April 24, 2024 14:55 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

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 chill out a little bit. Come join us in Catholic Mom Calm!

The Chaos of May is Coming

April 17, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

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 have more peace in a busy season? Join us in Catholic Mom Calm at www.sterlingjaquith.com

Time to Begin Again

April 10, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

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 threatens to hold us back? With the Lord, of course.

Divine Mercy is our Light in the Darkness

April 04, 2024 20:08 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

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 weeks and how the words we hear from Jesus in Saint Faustina's diary can give us hope.

Hope, Healing, and Holy Week

March 27, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

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 Passion. Don't forget to start the Divine Mercy novena on Good Friday!

Cabrini and Divine Mercy

March 20, 2024 08:18 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

My thoughts about the new Cabrini movie and what I think we should all rememeber about Divine Mercy.

You're Allowed to Have a Bad Day

March 13, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

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 fritz out. Here's what we can do about it.

The Kids Talk Too Much!

March 06, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Drowning in noise? Do your kids as too many questions? Let's talk about why we're all feeling so fried!

Ordinary Wins

February 28, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

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 amazing job you're doing!

Where Are the Children?

February 21, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

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 all. That's fine. It's entertainment but it's not real life. Here's how we can think about it!

Walking in the Lenten Desert

February 15, 2024 13:24 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

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 in the desert with the Lord this Lenten season. Join us in the Decluttering Challenge here. Check out my Faustina Series for Lent here.

Let's Talk About S*x

February 07, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

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 bedroom. She is a traditional Catholic mom with a doctorate in theology who only teaches things that are aligned with our faith. Check out her free handout about the 9 intimacy skills here. If you're interested in her My Delight group starting soon, click here.

Lenten Declutter Challenge

February 05, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

Come join us for the Lenten Declutter Challenge. Visit www.catholicmomcalm.com.

Rhythm of Life

January 31, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

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. Let's talk about how to pay attention to the rhythm of our lives so we can create more peace.

What are you so Afraid of?

January 24, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

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 Lenten programs coming up. Stay tuned!

Have dinner with me in Orlando!

January 18, 2024 23:21 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MB

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/

Craving Praise

January 17, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

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... we feel awful for wanting that. Let's talk about it! Check out our community at www.catholicmomcalm.com

My 2024 Goals

January 10, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

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 peace to my home. Check us out at https://catholicmomcalm.com/

Making a Home Feels Good

January 03, 2024 10:03 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

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 out Year of Calm at https://catholicmomcalm.com/year-of-calm-register/

Year of Calm

December 27, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

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 doesn't like to set goals. Check out Year of Calm here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/year-of-calm-register/

Remember to Breathe

December 20, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

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 when you're ready for it... check out Year of Calm.

A No Disappointment Christmas

December 13, 2023 13:44 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

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 year. I break down four common moments of disappointment and what we can do about them!

Really, You're a Good Mom

December 06, 2023 14:45 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

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 clever to tell you all the ways you're a failure hoping that you'll take even less risks and stay alive longer. Today's episode is about how we can talk to our brains and stop feeling so awful about ourselves!

Are Sports Hurting Your Family?

November 29, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MB

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!

When Gratitude Feels Blocked

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MB

"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 give yourself space and to gently invite yourself to gratitude when you're ready and this will help you have more peace this Thanksgiving season.

Black Friday Strategy

November 22, 2023 00:10 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

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 lose your mind!

FREE Advent Journal for Catholic Moms

November 17, 2023 22:03 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MB

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: https://catholicmomcalm.com/advent2023 Please share it in the mom's groups you're part of!

Home For Break Protocol

November 15, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MB

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 break! Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Stop the Bickering

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 25 MB

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 with more kindness.

Waking Up with Dread

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MB

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: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Hey Mama... You're the Boss

October 25, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MB

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 your family can do this holiday season! Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Stuffed Animals and Other Stuff

October 18, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MB

Are you drowning in stuff and worried about the impending presents coming at Christmas? This episode is for you! Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Taylor Swift and Halloween

October 11, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 31 MB

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 listen to or do with my kids. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Life with Young Adults

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MB

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 season of motherhood. In this episode, I talk about how you can think about this stage and really enjoy yourself through it. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on A...

Life with Teens

September 27, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

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. In this episode, I talk about the unique challenges of this phase and how you can embrace it without losing your mind. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazo...

Life with Littles

September 20, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 hold on to yourself through it all. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

Navy Seal of Motherhood

September 13, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MB

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 thinking clearly in intense situations, we become much better at showing up like the moms we want to be! Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Catholic Mom Calm book is now on Amazon! Grab a paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon today.

September 06, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Most moms feel like they're living in chaos and of course, their brains are telling them things like, "You're a bad mom. You're such a failure. You're a mess. If you just worked harder..." But the truth is, we're living in a crazy environment and a post-Christian society. We've never been this isolated while at the same time being hammered with so much noise and information. It's not your fault and this episode will tell you what you can do to find more calm in your life. Subscribe fo...

More Peace with Mother Teresa

August 30, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MB

Here are some helpful tips for how to experience postpartum (or grief or surgery or being laid off) with grace. Acknowledging that we're in an intense situation make a huge difference and loving yourself through the difficulty is a gift you can give yourself. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-day Lov...

Living Postpartum with Grace

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB

I share some of the most powerful lessons I've learned from Mother Teresa and how we can apply them to motherhood so we live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-day Love Your Husband Challenge for Catholic Wives: https://bit.ly/3qLQ2oQ FREE Leave adorable notes around the house for...

Look for Holy Spirit Sparkles

August 18, 2023 15:28 - 19 minutes - 16.5 MB

A beautiful way to live in the world is to look for Holy Spirit sparkles. The Lord gives you clues every day that He is with you and that He loves you. When you look out for these clues, you find them and makes life feel so much better. We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee For free access to the Catholic Mom Calm class visit www.catholicmomcalm.com Join ou...

Why Back to School is Stressful

August 16, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 15.3 MB

Whether you homeschool or send your kids to school the transition from summer to school can be a stressful time. I share four reasons for this and what you can do to have a smooth transition instead! We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-day Love Your Husband ...

Do You Feel Like a Bad Mom?

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MB

We all feel like bad moms sometimes. But really... who are the good moms if not us? Who comes to mind when you think of a good mom? In this episode, I break down some ways we can think different about the kind of mom we are! We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 1...

What's Your Money Story?

August 02, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MB

Wish you had more money? Wish you had a better relationship with money? Let's dive into your thoughts about money and how that's showing up in your life based on what you think about money. We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-day Love Your Husband Challenge for...

Thoughts that Keep Us Stuck, and Better Ones To Think Instead

July 26, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 95.7 MB

Our thoughts are more powerful than we realize. When we intentionally choose thoughts that are going to keep us moving in the right direction, it changes the course of our life in extraordinary ways. Join us as Lorissa highlights five thoughts that often keep us stuck and provides alternatives thoughts that can serve us better. We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQ...

Going from Fire to Fire?

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

Do you feel like your life is just putting out one fire after another? It's hard to have hope when we're in a constant state of stress. And just think about the image of putting out a fire... it's stressful. There's danger! Learn the two things you can focus on to help you calm this feeling and significantly enjoy your experience of motherhood more! We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more...

Making Peace with Bad Decisions in Your Past

July 12, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MB

Are there things in your past that haunt you? Have you made bad decisions and now you think things like... "I can't trust myself with money" or "I don't know if I'll like that hobby or not so I won't even try." Sterling talks about how we can make peace with past decisions so we can learn to truly and deeply trust ourselves. We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQe...

Praying with Audacity

July 05, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MB

Because we are so aware of our own human limitations, it's often easy to put limitations on God, especially when it comes to our prayers and what we believe God is capable of doing in and with us. In this episode, Lorissa invites us to reframe our mindset when it comes to our prayer life and to enter into prayer with the trust and audacity that come with believing in a God that is far bigger than our comprehension and who loves us more than we can fathom. We help Catholic moms quiet th...

Four Tools to Deal with Mom Guilt

June 28, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

Every mom feels mom guilt sometimes. Sterling shares four tools you can use to process the guilt and move on. Don't live your life with the tension of guilt. God wants you to live with peace. Come listen to find out how. We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-day Love Your Hu...

Keep Your Cool This Summer

June 21, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MB

You want to have fun with the kids this summer but it's overwhelming dealing with questions, food requests, screen time management, and picking up dishes everywhere! Here are some tips for not losing your mind this summer! We help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so they can hear the Holy Spirit and live with more peace. Subscribe for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Join our membership for Catholic moms: https://www.madeforgreatness.co/masters/ FREE 14-da...

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