Holy Hot Mess - Real Christian Women

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, your host, Heather, delves into a profound exploration of the choice we have when faced with suffering. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Catholic faith and saints who have come before us, Heather encourages Catholic women to consider the option of embracing their crosses and choosing to suffer well with the Lord. Easier said than done. Hea...

Making the Saints Come Alive with Melissa from Saints Alive Get ready for an authentic and heart-to-heart conversation on the Holy Hot Mess podcast, where Heather sits down with Melissa, one of the founders of the Saints Alive podcast. Together, they dive into the mission and Melissa's heart behind Saints Alive, sharing how the podcast is reshaping the narrative of seemingly unattainable perfectio...

Heather is back with another candid solo episode, and this time she's tackling a topic that's as spicy as your grandma's secret chili recipe – how we, as modern-day Catholic Christian women, can sometimes be too easily offended. In this unfiltered chat, Heather throws a curveball at the prevailing idea that we're always victims of someone else's words or actions. She's not holding back on remindin...

Finding Her Happiness: Fusing Mental Wellness with our Catholic Faith In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess podcast, your host, Heather, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Licensed Professional Catholic Counselor, Mary Arcement Alexander. Mary introduces her newly launched podcast, "Finding Her Happiness," which seeks to weave together the realms of Catholicism and mental health. The episode...

Sacred Balance of Spirit and Body Welcome to another episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, where we're diving headfirst into the messy, real-life necessity of balancing care and love for both our spirits and bodies. In this episode, Heather get raw and authentic about the struggle to reconcile the sacredness of both our soul and our body as an earthly vessel and temple of the Holy Spirit. Forget t...

The Story of Divine Mercy In this episode, Heather, your favorite Catholic, military wife, and mom of four, is taking us on a real and raw journey into the heart of the Divine Mercy message. This ain't just a history lesson; it's a personal exploration of why God's mercy is something we all desperately need. Buckle up as Heather spills the beans on the Divine Mercy story – the second greatest stor...

On this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, join Heather as she takes a deep dive into how her family is gearing up for Advent and the imminent arrival of Christ—both liturgically and in their daily lives. From cherished traditions to intentional reflections, Heather shares the raw and real moments that make this season special for her family. Don't miss out on the valuable insights and the spir...

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, Heather sits down with Nathan Crankfield, a US Army veteran, newlywed, host of the Seeking Excellence Podcast and team member for the Hallow App . In this heartfelt episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, Heather engages in a profound conversation with Nathan Crankfield, a US Army veteran, host of the Seeking Exc...

Celebrate Don't Compare with Mary Lenaburg Join Mary & I as we cry, chat, pray and dive into all things regarding how we allow comparison to seep into our lives. How to break the chains of comparison and how to live authentically as the unique YOU God created you to be. I can't wait for you to listen to this one. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Mary Lenaburg on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ma...

Homesteading with Simplicity Ever After Join Jenny & I as we chat all things breaking free from supply chain issues and being able to support and nourish your family without being completely dependent on big chain store - yup, we're talking about HOMESTEADING! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Jenny on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/simplicityeverafterblog/ Get on her waiting list for the Off Gri...

You are not enough. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Caroline's Give Send Go account to support them on this cancer journey - https://www.givesendgo.com/perkins About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep int...

Spiritual Leadership LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Caroline's Give Send Go account to support them on this cancer journey - https://www.givesendgo.com/perkins About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep in...

Perfectionism Problems & Parenting? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Caroline's Give Send Go account to support them on this cancer journey - https://www.givesendgo.com/perkins Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses - https://amzn.to/3K5jwXJ A Mother's Rule of Life: How to bring Order to your Home and Peace to your Soul - https://amzn.to/3dEXSgJ Look up the All Thin...

What's in A Ramble? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Caroline's Give Send Go account to support them on this cancer journey - https://www.givesendgo.com/perkins About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep int...

A CrossFitting Priest - Fr Dan Molochko LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Father Dan on IG - https://www.instagram.com/frdanmolochko/ Find a crossfit affiliate gym! https://map.crossfit.com Fr Mike Schmitz on Crossfit https://media.ascensionpress.com/video/5-things-the-church-can-learn-from-crossfit/ Fr Stephen Gadberry (another awesome, rugged, crosscutting priest) https://www.instagram.com/fatherstephenjg...

Hot Takes According to Bridget LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Bridget on IG - https://www.instagram.com/accordingtobridget/ Bridget's links + signup for newsletter https://msha.ke/accordingtobridget/ About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join...

VEILING WITH MARILIS the Ex Nun on the Run LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Marilis on IG - https://www.instagram.com/exnunontherun/ Veils by Lilly - https://www.instagram.com/veilsbylily/ https://www.veilsbylily.com FAQ from Veils by Lilly Catholic Answers - What happened to veils?   Religious Veils Ask Fr Mike: Chapel Veils Sensus Fidelium - Concealed by a Veil , Veiling Theological Significance , Why Ve...

MAKING SPACE FOR SILENCE About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep into the messy and beautiful journey of faith, healing, and growth. In each episode, she shares wisdom and stories, from the comic...

FORGIVE AND FORGET? About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep into the messy and beautiful journey of faith, healing, and growth. In each episode, she shares wisdom and stories, from the comical to...

The Weight of the World This episode is a candid chat with SO many interruptions. It's funny but I just felt super called in the moment to record. The kids had given me a few moments of quiet and then BAM they kept adorably interrupting. This is life.  Always, we're chatting about media intake and all the crazy happenings of the world - not the individual things that are going on bc, ya'll it's a...

The Moral Battlefield with Rachel This episode is a candid chat with Rachel K, found on Instagram as https://www.instagram.com/raychelrosemary/ or her Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/raychelrosemary  where she sells the CUTEST Catholic stickers, seasonal items, bags that I got my kiddos to take all their mass items. Literally the best. We've been sliding into each others DMs for years now a...

What exactly is a VIRTUOUS life? This episode is about the intro to a virtues study I did with my Blessed is She woman's group. Below are the ways to find your own blessed is she group. We discussed the theological and cardinal virtues then dove into what FAITH is and how the ham sandwich do you get it? How do you work on it? Towards it? It's all in this episode! About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast Th...

BEAUTIFUL Messiness This episode is just me spilling my heart about life being messy. I actually found this audio I recorded in January 2020 (before crap hit the fan and it hasn't slowed down since then...) but I wanted to share because I wanted to let people know it's okay to have ebbs and flows in life, for it to feel messy... but we have to offer that messiness up for our own sanctification and...

The HEART of PERFECTION with Colleen Carroll Campbell! In the Summer of 2019 I did this interview with Colleen Carroll Campbell about her book; The Heart of Perfection - and I was SO NERVOUS that I legit didn't catch the first 10 min of audio. The interview is beautiful and is still so worth listening to. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Carroll Campbell ( also you can ge...

PURGATORY & DEATH! They're really not so scary. I would actually venture to say that for a Christian we should look FORWARD to our death, hope for life in Christ, be SO THANKFUL for purgatory because the reality is most of us will end up there and then always ALWAYS pray for our dead. Always. Legit never stop. If you have any questions or stories you want to share about your experiences with t...