Being Well Taken Care Of
Catholic Mom Calm
In today’s episode, I talk about what it really means to feel well taken care of — and why that feeling isn’t created by our circumstances, but by our thoughts. I share the powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and the fleas, along with real examples from my own marriage, motherhood, and Christmas experiences, to show how the story we tell ourselves shapes how we experience our lives. In this episode, we talk about: Why feeling well taken care of is a state of mind, not a fact How the “I’m not well taken care of” story creates resentment and loneliness Why complaining can feel...
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Invite Someone to Mass
Catholic Mom Calm
I invited someone to Mass recently and it was an incredible experience. Let me tell you all about it! Want more interior peace in 2026? Come join Mary's Heart, Martha's Order. We start January 4th! Click here to see the details:
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A No Disappointment Christmas
Catholic Mom Calm
eeling stressed, tired, or disheartened this Christmas season? You’re not broken — you’re carrying a lot. In this episode, Sterling talks about why so many moms feel disappointed at Christmas (even when they “did everything right”), and how to prevent that disappointment before it hits. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 4 common places Christmas disappointment shows up (and why) What to do when you feel like you have to do everything How to handle kids being disappointed without shaming them How to deal with disappointment around gifts (giving and receiving) Why...
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A Simple Chocolate Cake
Catholic Mom Calm
Come see how often our good intentions accidentally make our lives more complicated — from elaborate birthday cakes to overfull calendars and holiday expectations. She walks through practical, real-life examples of choosing the simple option on purpose so you have more room for peace, prayer, and presence with your family and with the Lord. Learn about: Why our excitement often pushes us toward complex plans How “just as special” simple choices can be (like a basic chocolate cake) What to do when your schedule is packed and something has to give Letting kids be disappointed...
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A Different Kind of Thankful
Catholic Mom Calm
- My Advent Book on Amazon by Sr. Faustina Maria on Amazon (Book I'm reading for Advent) episode EPISODE SUMMARY Thankful for Husbands (Even When It’s Hard) In today’s episode of the Catholic Mom Calm Podcast, Sterling shares a deeply honest reflection on gratitude — especially gratitude for our husbands, even in seasons of struggle. She also talks about the unexpected moment when your podcast reviews brought her to tears in the bathtub (in the best way!). Sterling explores: How culture has programmed us to view men negatively Why so many husbands are carrying invisible wounds ...
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Making Beautiful Things with Raquel from The Little Rose Shop
Catholic Mom Calm
Integrating Faith into Everyday Life with Raquel from The Little Rose Shop Sterling sits down with Raquel, founder of The Little Rose Shop, to talk about her powerful conversion story, choosing life as a 21-year-old college student, and how that journey led her to create beautiful, practical Catholic products for moms and families. They also dive into the Examen, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and simple ways to bring prayer into ordinary moments like coffee time, bedtime, and the carpool line. In this episode: Raquel’s story of crisis pregnancy, scheduling an abortion, and encountering...
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Annual... You Don't Have to do That... Episode
Catholic Mom Calm
Feel the holiday pressure mounting? This is your annual permission slip to opt out of what drains you and lean into what truly matters. In this episode, Sterling walks through setting calm, faith-filled boundaries so November–January don’t steamroll your peace. What you’ll learn How to choose holiday plans by time, money, and emotional energy—on purpose The difference between a clean, joyful “yes” and a guilt-driven “should” A simple way to make your holiday list now (so last-minute guilt doesn’t decide for you) Loving scripts for saying no to events, gift...
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When You Feel Like a Failure
Catholic Mom Calm
Feeling like you’re failing at everything? You’re not. In this episode, Sterling shares a gentle, Catholic way to move through those heavy moments: calm your body, separate your worth from your to-do list, and let Jesus tell you the truth about who you are. You’ll learn: How to calm your nervous system when “failure” thoughts hit Why “I am a failure” is never true The 4-step reset to find peace again How to stop carrying shame over small mom moments Tasks can fail. Daughters of God don’t. 💜 👉 Mentioned: Less Stress for the Holidays mini-course (coming next...
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Hey You! You're Doing a Good Job.
Catholic Mom Calm
You’re doing a good job. Really — you are. In this heart-to-heart episode, Sterling reminds every Catholic mom that even when the house isn’t perfect, the kids are wiggly at Mass, and the laundry’s taking over the couch... you’re still doing holy, meaningful work. She shares what it looks like to pause, breathe, and actually believe that you’re a good mom — not because everything’s done, but because you keep showing up in love. We’ll talk about: ✨ The spiritual and cultural forces that make moms feel “not enough” ✨ Why you should celebrate yourself (without...
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The Feeling We're All Chasing
Catholic Mom Calm
We're all chasing a feeling... and it's a feeling that only comes from the Lord. Find out how you can slow down your thinking to see where you're seeking this feeling and how you can turn to the Lord instead.
info_outlineJoined by my good friend Chantal Howard, we talk about the struggles teens face in this modern culture and a powerful new program called Catholic Finishing School for teen girls.