True Presence Podcast

04/04/2024

Do you feel guilty if you take some time to use your talents for something outside of motherhood? This is a huge struggle for so many moms. On today's episode, we're talking about whether there's a place for hobbies and passions in motherhood and one mom's journey to find that balance.

On today's episode we have Madeleine Karako of Zelie's Craft Shop. Madeleine is a mom of three very young kids, and shares how her craft shop helps her in her vocation and enriches the lives of her whole family. http://sites.libsyn.com/445311/mom-plus-more-st-zelie-and-finding-balance-with-work-talents-and-motherhood-with-madeleine-karako?tdest_id=3999459

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04/04/2024

"It's easier to just do it myself"
"They take forever and don't even do chores properly."
These are things I hear a LOT.

But what if chores didn't have to be a battle? What if you could teach your kids to help and build a family culture of contribution?

Grab my free age-by-age guide to help your kids learn COMPETENCE with their chores 👇👇

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26/03/2024

Holy Week: Have you ever heard the statement, "God will never give you more than you can handle?" In today's episode we're diving into why this is not only false, but an immensely harmful understanding of suffering. http://sites.libsyn.com/445311/tackling-a-myth-god-never-gives-you-more-than-you-can-handle-reflections-on-stumbling-while-carrying-our-cross?tdest_id=3999459

25/03/2024

I used to think that my Neurodiverse family would NEVER pray a daily rosary together.

Now we pray one every day.

Here's how it happened.

First, we tried it the usual way--you know; pretending we were like those Norman Rockwell 1950's pictures.

Disaster. by the end of day 1 we were all super grumpy with each other. By the end of the first week we had given up completely and didn't give it another go for a whole year.

My husband and I talked about it a bit. We talked about what hadn't worked last time. Then we decided to break the "rules" and try again.

You know which rules...the ones we made for ourselves that aren't actually required, but made Rosary time basically impossible.

Rules like:
Everyone sits still. No fidgeting.
Everyone is perfectly quiet.
Perfect participation is required.

We relaxed a little and figured out what worked for us and for our beautifully unique kids.

And you can, too! Come grab my free cheat sheet to kickstart your own family's daily rosary habit!

4 Simple Strategies to get your ND family praying the Rosary

22/02/2024

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of Catholic homeschooling? Ever wonder if you're doing enough? This episode cuts to the heart of homeschooling for YOUR unique family. Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins us in a delightfully humourous episode about all the ins and outs of loving your homeschool life. http://sites.libsyn.com/445311/how-to-love-your-catholic-homeschool-life-with-sarah-mackenzie-of-read-aloud-revival?tdest_id=3999459

24/01/2024

Hi Friends! I'm running a Lenten program again this year for Catholic Moms who want to cut back on their phone use and social media! We'll be talking about how to break the habit cycle, model healthy phone habits for our kids and build more intentionality into our days!
JPII said that "as goes the family, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world." Taking a breather from the news cycle and social media or whatever your personal kryptonite is can be such a powerful way to reassess the balance of things in your family. I'd love to support you in that. It's free to join! (and yes, it's off social media!) www.truepresence.life/challenge

22/01/2024

It's January and a great time to revamp the budget, But between inflation causing stress and confusion about church teaching on money, it can be challenging to figure out how to have a healthy relationship with money. On the one hand, we know we shouldn't love money, but on the other, worrying about making ends meet doesn't feel quite right either. What's a Catholic Mom to do?

Amanda Teixeira of WalletWin is here to help us sort through all that today. We're diving in to Catholic Money Mindset and you'll walk away with a much better understanding of church teaching and how to handle your own thoughts and feelings around your budget! https://www.truepresence.life/podcast

07/12/2023

As we begin a new liturgical year, it's an appropriate time to ponder Preparation.

I'd love for you to do a little personal examination on this one. You see, as mothers, many of us have a disordered relationship with preparation and planning.

💪We either overdo it, desiring more control over our lives to ease our anxiety or prevent horrible things from happening (like messed up nap schedules!!)

🙈 or we avoid it as much as possible because of dread for whatever lies ahead or because we have crippling perfectionism that makes it seem like planning properly is insurmountably difficult.
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Let me ask you something a little odd; When you think of the word, Preparation, what feelings come up? What does it feel like in your body?
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Maybe, if you're a rare bird, it excites you and fills you with tingles of anticipation. You feel energized and eager.

Or, if you are like many people, maybe it intimidates you, bringing up memories of studying for exams or forgetting some important detail for an assignment. You feel a lump in your stomach or a shrinking inward.

What about Planning? What feelings come up? Confidence? Confusion? Shame? Discouragement?

Some people feel a sense of imprisonment, a fear that planning will inhibit them or kill their spontaneity and freedom.

This month, we are going to dive into the skills of planning and building quality preparation routines.​
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𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
​-Isaiah 55:8-9

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁:

What thoughts and feelings came up when you pondered your relationship with preparation and planning?

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11/11/2023

Join us today in an important discussion about parenting for moral courage. Kimberly Begg, the author of 'Unbreakable,' shares the inspiring journey that led to her book. Motivated by the lives of saints who inspired other saints, she emphasizes the vital role of courage as a habit, essential for raising children in today's increasingly secular world. Highlighting the need to instill courage in children's daily lives, Kimberly shares some practical ideas for how to start small and encourage our children to fearlessly live out their Catholic identity.

Kimberly Begg is the editor of Catholic School Playbook, project advisor to Run With Saints, and director of programs and general counsel of the Ortner Family Foundation. She lives in Virginia with her husband and five children.

Key takeaways:

Courage as a Habit: Emphasizing the necessity of instilling courage in children's daily lives.
2. Safeguarding Innocence: Stressing the importance of protecting innocence until puberty.
3. Parenting and Exposure: Balancing insulation from and exposure to the world.
4. Catholic Imagination: Fostering a Catholic imagination through stories of saints.
5. Generational Impact: Recognizing the influence of parenting on future generations and the duty to instill faith.
6. Building a Catholic Culture: Advocating for authentically Catholic home libraries to guide children in discerning God's will.
7. The Power of Saintly Stories: Using stories of saints to inspire courage and guide children in living out God's will. https://www.truepresence.life/podcast

07/11/2023

In this episode, we're diving deep into the practical side of Catholic liturgical living with Kendra Tierney of Kendra Tierney - Catholic All Year. Join us as Kendra takes you on a journey through the heart of her family's faith-filled traditions and rituals and how it can be so very approachable even for moms who are usually extremely intimidated by the idea of adding in liturgical living traditions.

We're talking about meal planning, prayer routines, messy houses and, above all, the joy of friendship, connection and building family traditions. If you want to step out of the usual rhythm of the world and enrich your family's lives with the liturgical year, tune in. http://truepresence.life/podcast/kendra-tierney-explains-liturgical-living-as-a-way-of-life-the-overwhelmed-catholic-moms-guide-to-building-liturgical-family-traditions

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07/11/2023

Good Morning and Happy November!

We're beginning a new topic this month in the Well-Ordered Week; 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. As the days become colder and darker, we find ourselves indoors more with our loved ones. These colder months are such a wonderful time to grow in our capacity for love and presence!
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But what does it mean to be present? The theology of the body teaches us that we are embodied souls. This means that we are most present when our entire selves are present, mind, body and soul. To be truly present, it is not enough to be somewhere only in our body or only with our mind. It is a whole-person experience.

In this age of distraction, we all have experienced the lack of presence shown by a loved one who sits nearby physically, but mentally is far away, scrolling on their phone. And the reverse is less than ideal as well. For example, studies have shown that Zoom meetings activate only a small fraction of the parts of the brain that light up during in-person interaction. There is so much more to a relationship than a meeting of minds!
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Further, we know that a spiritual communion with our Lord, is simply not sacramental the way receiving Him as the Eucharist is.
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In this, let me encourage you to begin this month with scheduling some time to sit at the feet of our Lord and rest in His Presence.

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will help bring about an everlasting peace on earth." -St. Teresa of Calcutta
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​𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁:

When and how often is the Lord calling me to spend time with Him in the Blessed Sacrament? In the midst of the busyness, what is he telling me about this priority?
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**𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘹 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨? 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦/𝘸𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰.

05/11/2023

"This has been such a helpful crash course on planning for Advent. Thank you for the time it took you to create this, and your generosity in offering it for free. God bless you!" --Julia M.
I never used to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Can you imagine? Groggy, grumpy and headachy every Christmas morning. And that was AFTER weeks of running around like a crazy person to get everything done.
Sound familiar?
It doesn't have to be that way. I figured out a way to do things differently and now am teaching Catholic moms like YOU how to do it, too.
So, what if this year was different?
What if you could get ahead of the crazy?
Join us this year in our free, bite-sized planning challenge, SAVOR ADVENT.
www.truepresence.life/advent

Skip the hurry and holiday stress this Advent Season with this free planning challenge and supportive community. Worksheets, Lessons and Accountability to help you get ahead of the hustle.

05/11/2023

"This has been such a helpful crash course on planning for Advent. Thank you for the time it took you to create this, and your generosity in offering it for free. God bless you!" --Julia M.

I never used to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Can you imagine? Groggy, grumpy and headachy every Christmas morning. And that was AFTER weeks of running around like a crazy person to get everything done.
Sound familiar?
It doesn't have to be that way. I figured out a way to do things differently and now am teaching Catholic moms like YOU how to do it, too.
So, what if this year was different?
What if you could get ahead of the crazy?
Join us this year in our free, bite-sized planning challenge, SAVOR ADVENT.
www.truepresence.life/advent

Skip the hurry and holiday stress this Advent Season with this free planning challenge and supportive community. Worksheets, Lessons and Accountability to help you get ahead of the hustle.

05/11/2023

"This has been such a helpful crash course on planning for Advent. Thank you for the time it took you to create this, and your generosity in offering it for free. God bless you!" --Julia M.

I never used to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Can you imagine? Groggy, grumpy and headachy every Christmas morning. And that was AFTER weeks of running around like a crazy person to get everything done.
Sound familiar?
It doesn't have to be that way. I figured out a way to do things differently and now am teaching Catholic moms like YOU how to do it, too.
So, what if this year was different?
What if you could get ahead of the crazy?
Join us this year in our free, bite-sized planning challenge, SAVOR ADVENT.
www.truepresence.life/advent

03/11/2023

"This has been such a helpful crash course on planning for Advent. Thank you for the time it took you to create this, and your generosity in offering it for free. God bless you!" --Julia M.

I never used to sleep on Christmas Eve.

Can you imagine? Groggy, grumpy and headachy every Christmas morning. And that was AFTER weeks of running around like a crazy person to get everything done.

Sound familiar?

It doesn't have to be that way. I figured out a way to do things differently and now am teaching Catholic moms like YOU how to do it, too.

So, what if this year was different?

What if you could get ahead of the crazy?

Join us this year in our free, bite-sized planning challenge, SAVOR ADVENT.

www.truepresence.life/advent

Mark your Calendar for Nov 1-3: Skip the hurry and holiday stress this Advent Season with this planning challenge and supportive community. Worksheets, Lessons and Accountability to help you get ahead of the hustle.

27/10/2023

In this episode, Kelsey interviews her husband who shares his transformative journey of disconnecting from the overwhelming news and social media noise to reconnect with his family and realign his focus on what truly matters.

The episode discusses the challenges and anxieties faced during the tumultuous year of 2020 and how he made a conscious decision to shift his attention towards his immediate circle of influence.

This episode introduces the concept of a "circle of control" and a "circle of influence," highlighting the importance of investing time and care in the relationships that are within our reach. The conversation explores how this shift led to personal growth, recognition at work, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Kelsey's husband also touches on the application of these principles during a recent spinal injury, emphasizing the need for focusing on what CAN be done rather than what cannot. http://sites.libsyn.com/445311/disconnect-to-reconnect-a-catholic-dads-path-to-impact?tdest_id=3999459

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27/10/2023

I want you to imagine Christmas Eve🌟. You and your family gather for the ⛪Vigil Mass--everyone tidy and early enough to get seats this year! The presents are wrapped. 🎁🎁
The 🎄🎄Christmas menu is planned ✔✔and mostly prepped, with cinnamon rolls already slow-rising in the fridge and an egg casserole oven-ready for the morning.
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Instead of feeling exhausted😴🥱 and snappish and wondering how you're going to get all the wrapping done and still have enough time to sleep a wink before the kids wake you for the morning's festivities, you're looking forward to a cozy cup of cocoa☕☕ with your husband and a good night's sleep.
You've spent the last few weeks following your Advent Plan ✅✅and savoring the slow, peaceful rhythms you chose for your family. As a result, you have the capacity to be so very patient with your kids and show them Christ's love even when they get squirmy during the Vigil Mass.
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Can you just imagine it? How does that compare to your typical Christmas Eve?
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I don't know about you, but for many, many years, Advent was the season of stress, sleep deprivation, overspending and hurry for me.😣😣
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Between all the shopping, extra activities, rehearsals for recitals and Christmas prep, there seemed to be very little time to truly savor the moment.
But one year, I said ENOUGH.💪💪
​
​I resolved to have everything within my power planned out and executed before November ended so I could light those Advent candles🕯🕯🕯🕯 and sing "O come, O come Emmanual" with my family without being distracted by my massive to-do list.
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I had a vision of calmly and peacefully moving through the Advent season with a focus on presence, prayer 🙏and service instead of hurry and shopping🛍🛍. I wanted to use the time to catechize my children, to read edifying spiritual works, to actually get to adoration, to have down-time to crochet by the fire, and to prepare my home for Christmas.
But to do that, I knew I would have to be very intentional about deciding what we were doing, what we were NOT doing, and how we were going to schedule everything. Planning is the first step.
​
My friends, I am so excited to invite you 🕯 Savor Advent! Between Nov 1-3, we are going to work through this game-changing planning process so that you, too, can Savor Advent with your loved ones. Sign up HERE: www.truepresence.life/advent

Mark your Calendar for Nov 1-3: Skip the hurry and holiday stress this Advent Season with this planning challenge and supportive community. Worksheets, Lessons and Accountability to help you get ahead of the hustle.

26/10/2023

I want you to imagine Christmas Eve🌟. You and your family gather for the ⛪Vigil Mass--everyone tidy and early enough to get seats this year! The presents are wrapped. 🎁🎁
The 🎄🎄Christmas menu is planned ✔✔and mostly prepped, with cinnamon rolls already slow-rising in the fridge and an egg casserole oven-ready for the morning.
​
Instead of feeling exhausted😴🥱 and snappish and wondering how you're going to get all the wrapping done and still have enough time to sleep a wink before the kids wake you for the morning's festivities, you're looking forward to a cozy cup of cocoa☕☕ with your husband and a good night's sleep.
You've spent the last few weeks following your Advent Plan ✅✅and savoring the slow, peaceful rhythms you chose for your family. As a result, you have the capacity to be so very patient with your kids and show them Christ's love even when they get squirmy during the Vigil Mass.
​
Can you just imagine it? How does that compare to your typical Christmas Eve?
​
I don't know about you, but for many, many years, Advent was the season of stress, sleep deprivation, overspending and hurry for me.😣😣
​
Between all the shopping, extra activities, rehearsals for recitals and Christmas prep, there seemed to be very little time to truly savor the moment.
But one year, I said ENOUGH.💪💪
​
​I resolved to have everything within my power planned out and executed before November ended so I could light those Advent candles🕯🕯🕯🕯 and sing "O come, O come Emmanual" with my family without being distracted by my massive to-do list.
​
I had a vision of calmly and peacefully moving through the Advent season with a focus on presence, prayer 🙏and service instead of hurry and shopping🛍🛍. I wanted to use the time to catechize my children, to read edifying spiritual works, to actually get to adoration, to have down-time to crochet by the fire, and to prepare my home for Christmas.
But to do that, I knew I would have to be very intentional about deciding what we were doing, what we were NOT doing, and how we were going to schedule everything. Planning is the first step.
​
My friends, I am so excited to invite you 🕯 Savor Advent! Between Nov 1-3, we are going to work through this game-changing planning process so that you, too, can Savor Advent with your loved ones. Sign up HERE: www.truepresence.life/advent

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26/10/2023

Too Overwhelmed for Liturgical Living? Never fear...even though we're about to launch into the Liturgical Marathon Season, Kendra Tierney shares how even the most imperfect liturgical living can build a beautiful Catholic Family Culture. Tune in here!

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25/10/2023

I want you to imagine Christmas Eve🌟. You and your family gather for the ⛪Vigil Mass--everyone tidy and early enough to get seats this year! The presents are wrapped. 🎁🎁

The 🎄🎄Christmas menu is planned ✔✔and mostly prepped, with cinnamon rolls already slow-rising in the fridge and an egg casserole oven-ready for the morning.
​
Instead of feeling exhausted😴🥱 and snappish and wondering how you're going to get all the wrapping done and still have enough time to sleep a wink before the kids wake you for the morning's festivities, you're looking forward to a cozy cup of cocoa☕☕ with your husband and a good night's sleep.

You've spent the last few weeks following your Advent Plan ✅✅and savoring the slow, peaceful rhythms you chose for your family. As a result, you have the capacity to be so very patient with your kids and show them Christ's love even when they get squirmy during the Vigil Mass.
​
Can you just imagine it? How does that compare to your typical Christmas Eve?
​
I don't know about you, but for many, many years, Advent was the season of stress, sleep deprivation, overspending and hurry for me.😣😣
​
Between all the shopping, extra activities, rehearsals for recitals and Christmas prep, there seemed to be very little time to truly savor the moment.

But one year, I said ENOUGH.💪💪
​
​I resolved to have everything within my power planned out and executed before November ended so I could light those Advent candles🕯🕯🕯🕯 and sing "O come, O come Emmanual" with my family without being distracted by my massive to-do list.
​
I had a vision of calmly and peacefully moving through the Advent season with a focus on presence, prayer 🙏and service instead of hurry and shopping🛍🛍. I wanted to use the time to catechize my children, to read edifying spiritual works, to actually get to adoration, to have down-time to crochet by the fire, and to prepare my home for Christmas.

But to do that, I knew I would have to be very intentional about deciding what we were doing, what we were NOT doing, and how we were going to schedule everything. Planning is the first step.
​
My friends, I am so excited to invite you 🕯 Savor Advent! Between Nov 1-3, we are going to work through this game-changing planning process so that you, too, can Savor Advent with your loved ones. Sign up HERE:

Mark your Calendar for Nov 1-3: Skip the hurry and holiday stress this Advent Season with this planning challenge and supportive community. Worksheets, Lessons and Accountability to help you get ahead of the hustle.

20/10/2023

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of choosing our thoughts and the importance of recognizing the beauty and holiness in ordinary moments. Join us for a conversation with Christina Brown, a life coach, speaker, and podcaster, as she shares her insights on finding joy amidst suffering, holding thoughts captive, and sanctifying everyday tasks. Hit FOLLOW to catch every episode!

Introduction: In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of choosing our thoughts and the importance of recognizing the beauty and holiness in ordinary moments. Join us for a conversation with , a life coach, speaker, and podcaster, as she shares her insights on finding joy amidst suffe...

14/10/2023

In this episode, we explore how imposter syndrome holds us back and exhausts us as Catholic mothers—Discover how these feelings of inadequacy can affect your daily life and learn actionable steps to conquer them.

In this episode, we explore how imposter syndrome holds us back and exhausts us as Catholic mothers—Discover how these feelings of inadequacy can affect your daily life and learn actionable steps to conquer them. Overwhelmed?  Email to book a call._____________________ 🕯️🕯️🕯️...

14/10/2023

In this episode, we're diving deep into the practical side of Catholic liturgical living with Kendra Tierney of Catholic All Year. Join us as Kendra takes you on a journey through the heart of her family's faith-filled traditions and rituals and how it can be so very approachable even for moms who are usually extremely intimidated by the idea of adding in liturgical living traditions.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the practical side of Catholic liturgical living with Kendra Tierney of .  Join us as Kendra takes you on a journey through the heart of her family's faith-filled traditions and rituals and how it can be so very approachable even for moms who are usu...

14/10/2023

Join us today as Emily Adams explores how the Lord is at work even in the midst of infant loss.

Emily is a Catholic wife and mother of 10. She has four living children here on earth, and 6 little souls in heaven. Emily is a Resident Catholic Coach for Metanoia Catholic and is on a mission to help Catholic women discover hope and find purpose within their pain after baby loss. She helps her clients through 1:1 and group coaching learn how to embrace their story, process through their emotions with integrity, and become open to understanding God’s unique call to sanctity in sorrow.

Join us today as explores how the Lord is at work even in the midst of infant loss.  Emily is a Catholic wife and mother of 10. She has four living children here on earth, and 6 little souls in heaven.  Emily is a Resident Catholic Coach for Metanoia Catholic and is on a mission to help Ca...

19/09/2023

I'm so thrilled to share this amazing conversation with you all. Emily of Fiat Life Coaching with Emily Brown and I talked shop about the magic that happens when catholic moms combine mindset and practical strategies to break out of overwhelm! Tune in for some extremely actionable tips for getting white space back on your calendar!

Does it feel like your mood, worth, and even your value is tied up in how productive you are?

Like if you could just get more done, then you would finally feel better?

If this sounds like you, then I have a fantastic friend I want to introduce you to today in my episode, Being More Productive with Kelsey Pasquarell!

Kelsey is going to share with you SO much goodness and wisdom from the work she does not only as a productivity coach, but also as a Catholic homeschooling mama.

She shares her story, her journey, and some extremely practice tips for how you can shift not only your behaviors to be more productive, but also your mindset to make those behaviors your new way of living.

Put your ear buds in to listen to a super fun and powerful conversation I had with my new friend, Kelsey Pasquarell on Being More Productive!

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