Calling all Catholic moms! Did you know it’s possible to do this Catholic motherhood thing without losing your mind? Parenting these days is so hard because most of us are doing it without the tools we need. I’m Sterling Jaquith, a homeschool mom to six young kids, a business owner and I teach busy Catholic moms how to have more peace in their lives and homes. Each week on the Catholic Calm Mom podcast, I’ll give you practical tools for calming yourself down, discerning what God wants you to ...
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A daily show to lead Catholic moms to the Holy Spirit with Sterling Jaquith.
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A Catholic conversation with two convert friends about friendship and faith in the midst of motherhood. Life with littles is better when we do it together, so grab a load of laundry, and join us (Annie & Sarah) for some laughs. After a wonderful 4 years, we gave away our microphones to tend to our full families and pursue our own friendships further. You can still reach us at laughsandlittles@gmail.com
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I’m a Catholic business coach and I help Catholic moms quiet the chaos in their minds so you can hear the Holy Spirit and build the business God is calling you to… from peace. Business Discernment Class (Free and only 15 minutes): https://sterlingjaquith.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for more peace: https://bit.ly/3DrRQee Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sterlingjaquith
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Welcome to The Peaceful Mind Podcast for Busy Catholic Moms, hosted by certified Catholic life coach Danielle Thienel. Designed for faith-filled moms, this podcast offers faith-based emotional balance, Christian mom mindset coaching, and practical strategies for managing stress, time, and overwhelm. Danielle, a wife, mom, and author of The Cyclone Mom Method, The Peaceful Mind Bible, and The Divine Time Solution, shares insights on finding peace, joy, and purpose in motherhood. If you’re see ...
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Catholic mom, Catholic women, and ALL friends seeking God- WELCOME! This is a podcast designed to provide my fellow sisters in Christ with encouragement and support for the beautiful and difficult journey of living out our vocations. Truth is that motherhood, marriage, and living out our feminine genius are incredibly hard endeavors. Yet, through the perseverance of pursuing all that is good, true, and beautiful we are tenderly being transformed into vessels of God's love, one tiny dish, mee ...
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Homeschool resources, tips, strategies and tactics to help Catholic Homeschool Moms. Kerry Olvera interviews other Moms who are successfully homeschooling, and balancing their work and family lives.
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The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama
Jenna Scott
"The Lord said to her in reply, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things... Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.'" Luke 10:41-42 How do we choose "the better part" in the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic days of motherhood? How do we know when God is calling us to set down the laundry so that we can pray, and when we need to set down our Bibles to love the crying child right in front of us? This podcast delves into all aspects of Christi ...
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The Unplanned Joyful Life/ Catholic, Pro-Life, Younger Mom, Family Life
Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach,Trainer, Speaker, Published Children’s Book Author, Christian
Are you a younger mom and wife after experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? Are you looking for direction, as you adjust to your new roles? Do you want to be the best mom, wife and version of yourself, but are lacking support and positive role models in your life? Do you have limited income and education but would like to learn helpful budgeting habits, and ways to work toward a college degree? Would you like to hear from others who’ve been in your shoes, faced similar circumstances, and would ...
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Made To Be | Find Yourself Again In Motherhood, Rediscover Your Identity, Find Your Passion and Purpose, Grow Your Self-Worth, Reclaim Your Confidence, Christian Catholic Life Coach For Moms
Mary Smith | Christian Life Coach, Personal Growth Coach, Mindset Coach For Moms
// Find Your Spark & Pursue Your Passion While Raising Littles // Hey Mama, Welcome to The Made To Be Podcast Do you feel like you’ve totally let go of who you are outside of being a mom? Does it seem like you’re living without any sense of purpose or fulfillment beyond your role as a mother? Do you absolutely love being a mom, but feel like you’ve neglected every other part of you, and ignored or maybe even forgotten the gifts, talents, and interests that make you who you are? Do you wish y ...
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of spending time with family and friends. She begins by sharing why she believes that she and Steve have been able to create a loving environment in order to be able to spend quality time with their children when they were young, and continue to enjoy time together with them as adults. She…
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Thanksgiving break is coming. Take a little time to do some planning so you don't lose your mind. It really is possible to enjoy Thanksgiving break with your big and little kids! Check out my new Advent book on Amazon here.Sterling Jaquith
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Well, would you know it? After a great week, I had a terrible weekend. See how I handle discouragement and setbacks and then come join me for Discern 2025. Click here: https://sterlingjaquith.com/discern2025Sterling Jaquith
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We make decisions CONSTANTLY as moms. From big ones like "Should we move?" or "Should we have another baby?" to very small ones like "Should spend time cleaning up before I work on the bills?" Not every decision weighs heavily, but the sheer number of decisions does weigh us down, especially when we don't have confidence on what we should do! In th…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the benefits of spending time outdoors. Whether you spend this sacred time by yourself or with family and friends, it a great habit to improve your life on a daily basis. Once you do, you will experience mental, emotional, physical and spiritual benefits that add to your overall wellbeing and quality of …
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Holiday Peace: Steps to Actually Enjoy the Season (even with difficult family) The holiday season is here, bringing both the joy of celebration and the weight of expectations. In this episode, I'm sharing four powerful steps to transform you holiday experience from overwhelming to peaceful, especially when navigating family dynamics. As your Cathol…
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by[a] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part bu…
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I'm having a great week, which is interesting since nothing major has changed in my life. I broke down what I think happened so you could have a good week too! Click here and join me for my FREE planning workshop: Discern 2025Sterling Jaquith
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In today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of SelfCare in regard to setting healthy boundaries for you and your family. She shares some personal challenges and references if you'd like to learn more. The books, "Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, and "Simple Abundance" by Sarah an Breathnach are two highly recommende…
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I had the most wonderful Saturday morning and I want to tell you about it. It gave me such a profound understanding of the good and the hard of motherhood. Grab my new Advent book on Amazon by clicking this link.Sterling Jaquith
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of regular doctor's office visits for you and your family. She talks about the importance of preventative healthcare. And, she shares her experiences with Primary Doctors' office visits and touches on some medical Specialists as well. She finishes the episode with 7 things that you can do …
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Forgive and Forget: Turning Hurt Into Holiness for Christian Moms As a Life Coach for Catholic/Christian moms, I often witness how forgiveness touches every aspect of our lives. In this week's episode, we're exploring the transformative journey of forgiveness - from forgiving ourselves for our imperfections to releasing the weight of past hurts. Fo…
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee." - Isaiah 54:10. Okay my lovely friends, let's talk about motherhood. Truth is motherhood is magnificently be…
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Everything we do is affected by our relationships, whether in our families, extended families, friendships, or working relationships. So if there is a relationship where we are having a tough time, it can color how we feel, act, and make decisions. In this episode, Jenna discusses how unmet expectations affect our relationships and how to deal with…
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What's the most draining thing in your business? It's the amount of time you spend being upset about something. Today I break down two different ways that we are often upset and what to do in each situation.Sterling Jaquith
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In today's episode, Cathy Jo discusses the importance of medications if and when prescribed and taken appropriately. And, and she discusses why some medications are taken. She touches on a few examples of issues and medication practices that are important related to taking them for an effective result. Finally, she shares 6 habits we can implement …
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I know we don't want to think about or talk about death but we must. It's a real part of living. We must live well to die well. Whatever you're worried about today isn't as important as your salvation. Let's talk about how we can think about death in a positive way.Sterling Jaquith
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Cathy Jo talks about the importance and challenges of eating a healthy and well balanced diet. She acknowledges that everyone's personal needs are different. But, she also speaks of the importance of eating a Whole Foods, Reasonably Sized Portions with a Variety of Color (helps to get in a variety of minerals and nutrients). She refers to scripture…
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Hidden Costs To People Pleasing: A Catholic Mom's Guide to Authentic Living Have you been caught between your desire to serve others and your need for personal peace? Something emerged in my coaching sessions this week - a theme that touches so many of our lives as Catholic, Christian moms. It started with a conversation with a client about people …
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you sh…
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I couldn’t let this Election Day pass without at least MENTIONING it as we talk about peace. Know that I am praying for your peace as you deal with the chaos that is the news, politics, and this election. Draw near to God through it all and He will surely draw near to you! (James 4:8)
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Finances are the #1 stress in a stressed out America right now. With inflation, job changes, and uncertainty in the economy, it’s not a surprise! But God has seen it all before, and He gives us so much guidance in the Bible. This episode does not focus on any specific budgeting philosophy, but instead focuses on three Biblical principles: Not idoli…
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Here are some practical things I've prayed about this year in my business. I share some ways you can pray about your business to help you get unstuck and create less stress on your calendar.Sterling Jaquith
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues with the topic of self-care related to water-intake. She touches on some of the reasons water is important, symptoms related to not getting enough water and things you can do to increase your daily water intake, now. Please pray for Cathy Jo's mom, Mary Ellen. Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com Joi…
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You absolutely do not have to be stressed in November and December. Fight the culture, say no to stress and yes to peace. I give many examples of how to do this. Click this link and come join me for my Less Stress for the Holidays program! Be Merry: How to Advent With Losing Your Mind book on Amazon. Past Holiday Episodes: A No Disappointment Chris…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo begins a series with a focus on Self-Care in order to be your best and do your best. There is no better way to create a healthy routine than having God at the Center of it all. Cathy Jo will give personal details of her own experience with morning prayer and how it has helped her…
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How To Free Yourself From Unmet Expectations - In this episode we're diving into a topic that I'm really excited about -- the concept of the "manual." You know, those instructions we carry around in our heads about how other people should behave in order for us to feel happy and at peace. As a Christian Life Coach, this is something that's been com…
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "Jesus entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand. They watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure him on the sabbath so that they might accuse him. He said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up here before us.” Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good …
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The home can be the most peace-filled place, or it can be a major stress in our lives! Where do you find yourself? Three things that cause stress in our homes are: The mess Things breaking Lack of contentment In this episode, we break down tips to help loosen the grip of each of those stresses. By creating routines of tidying and cleaning among kid…
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You've heard of playing small but are you praying small? Sometimes, we're scared to ask God about what we should do because we're scared of the answer.Sterling Jaquith
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo Speaks on Loneliness as it pertains to The Unplanned Joyful Life Journey. The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) plays an important role in our lives for many reasons. And, it can help us be transformed and renewed, providing us with the love, support and example we need in order to decrease loneliness and i…
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Being smothered by pumpkin spice-flavored everything? Every time PSL takes over, it makes me think of the C.S. Lewis quote I share on this episode. Our heart are made for Liturgical Living. But I warn you not to do too much and lose your mind! If you haven't read my book Catholic Mom Calm, click here and check out the reviews on Amazon.…
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In today's episode, Cathy Jo shares her experience with anxiety and panic that she suffered as a young mom and wife. She explains how she was introduced to the 23rd psalm at the same time. And, how She was able to mediate on its meaning. Then, she was able to apply the meaning of the 23rd Psalm to combat and diminish the effects of anxiety and pani…
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Avoid These Five Emotions For A Peaceful Life From Your Catholic Life Coach In this episode I'm sharing something that could be a total game-changer for your peace of mind. We're going to explore five emotions that might secretly be sabotaging your happiness and peace. Trust me, once you're aware of these sneaky feelings, you'll be amazed at how mu…
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book" - Psalm 56:8. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!! If you want to come join our com…
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It is well known that those the number of decisions someone makes in the day is directly related to the amount of stress the undergo... How many decisions do you think you have to make as a mother? Probably more than the average Joe, I'd venture to guess! And a lot of those decisions you have to think out have to do with scheduling! In this episode…
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When is stress normal and when does it tip into sinfulness? This is such an important question to ask ourselves because God is not going to ask how productive we were. He's going to talk to us about sin so we better clean up our minds and calm down. If you want to read more about the Marian Mastermind, CLICK THIS LINK. Doors close tomorrow, October…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Faith. She summarizes each in her own words. And, she invites you to a better understanding and practice of the sacraments in your life. If this podcast resonates with you, Please: Write a review Join Cathy Jo's free …
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When we want to make big changes in our lives, we often look for huge leaps. Real progress is often done in baby steps and often with two steps forward and one step back. But it's still worth it! If you're interested in joining my Catholic Marriage Hope program, click this link to read more about it. Click here to watch my free hour-long class for …
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about negative comments that she's experienced in regard to being a younger mom and wife after unplanned pregnancy. She wants to acknowledge for you that these prejudices and stigmas are real. And although, others might not understand or intend to be hurtful, it's something that we may often face as young moms…
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Split-Second Prayers For A Happier Life Today we're diving into a simple, yet powerful concept that can transform your daily life as a mom -- split-second prayers. You know those moments when you're feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or just need a quick connection with God? In this episode, I'll share how incorporating these brief, intentional moments o…
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here! "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying of all the Lord's people." Ephesians 6:18 This week I am joined by my dear friend, Beth Sri, to discuss her latest book Pocket Guide to Prayer, which she co-authored w…
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Parenting is a lifelong job that is the most difficult job you will take on, and once you have it, you have it for life! No one can prepare you for the utter highs and devastating lows every parent experiences. Maybe this is why it can be so stressful and anxiety-driving! There are so many reasons parents struggle with peace, but in this episode we…
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If there is a part of your business that you are hiding from a coach or a group you're part of, it's definitely rooted in shame. We must bring things into the light. We must bring things to Christ. I break down how to do this in this episode. If you're ready to join the Marian Mastermind, doors are open until October 19th. Click here to read about …
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In today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo encourages Reviews on Apple Podcast in order for The Unplanned Joyful Life to reach audiences that it's been created to support. She clarifies her intention in creating the Podcast in serving younger moms and wives who've chosen this after an unplanned pregnancy. And, she shares a co…
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Miss the good 'ole days of staying up until midnight to finish a term paper? Maybe not... but entrepreneurship definitely doesn't have the same type of deadlines, so it's really easy to just... not do your work.Sterling Jaquith
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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.Sterling Jaquith
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Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Kaitlin Lang on Breastfeeding. Kate shares resources, benefits, advice and words of wisdom that helped her. And, they might help you too...Have formula n the home in case of an unforeseen circumstance, research, reach out for support and acknowledge feelings and frustrations. And last but not least, if you'r…
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In today's episode, Cathy Jo Lang talks with her daughter-in-law, Kaitlin Lang. Kate, a mother of 3, shares details of her breastfeeding journey. She includes personal experiences, struggles and triumphs. We hope you will learn, benefit and share something from our conversation. Thank you! Cathylang716@gmail.com for a free 1:1 coaching session with…
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What To Do When Your Emotions Get The Best Of You - From Your Catholic Life Coach Ever feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster, with more loops and drops than you signed up for? In this episode, we're talking about those moments when our emotions seem to have a mind of their own - you know, the yelling, the frustration, and the guilt that fo…
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