Peaceful Mind Podcast For Catholic Moms

Your Life Purpose Formula With Special Guest Gabrielle Smith Today, I'm thrilled to have a special guest, Gabrielle Smith, a purpose coach and a wonderful friend. Gabrielle shares her purpose journey and her struggle to find alignment in her life. As a purpose coach, she helps women coaches align with their unique calling. We discuss the internal nature of purpose and the importance of self-reflec...

Giving Yourself Permission In today's episode, I talk about giving yourself permission. Learn how the concept of taking care of your future self can be a game-changer and how I'm using it in my personal life as I navigate the loss of my father. In this episode, you'll learn: How to give yourself permission to invest in yourself:  Recognize that investing time and money in yourself is not a lu...

How To Step Out Of The Mom Comparison Trap In today's episode, we tackle the "compare and despair phenomenon, a common struggle among busy moms. Drawing inspiration from a client's insightful comment, we'll explore the emotional toll of measuring our worth against others and the impact on confidence and relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize negative thoughts:  Id...

Breaking the Cycle of Connecting Productivity to Your Success and Self-Worth Join me and my guest, Neill Williams, in this insightful episode as we delve into the delicate dance between productivity and relaxation, especially for busy moms. Neill, a master-certified coach and human performance science nerd, shares her expertise in aligning daily schedules with our natural biological rhythms. In th...

Transforming Dread Into Delight In this episode, we're on a mission to banish the dreariness that may have crept into our lives, especially during these winter months. If you've been feeling the weight of routine and lack of delight, this episode is your guide to transforming the mundane into moments of joy. In this episode, you'll learn: Mindful awareness for transformation - Uncover the power of...

Giving All Your Kids Equal Time and Attention Today's episode was inspired by a listener's suggestion and explores the intricate dance of balancing time and attention among your children, especially when facing the challenges of special needs parenting. In this episode, you'll learn: How to embrace uniqueness over equality and recognize that love is not measured by the number of minutes but by the...

The Pitfalls of Being Overcommitted As a fellow busy mom, I understand the toll of juggling responsibilities and the impact it can have on your mental health. Overcommitting can lead to all too familiar pitfalls like increased stress and decreased productivity, along with other dangers like burnout, tying self-worth to productivity, and faulty thinking. In this episode, we explore practical soluti...

How To Be A Happy Person As we head into the new year, in this episode, we'll be exploring the connection between happiness, faith, and God's rhythm. We'll dive into practical activities that busy moms can incorporate into their lives to enhance happiness and align with God's divine plan. In this episode, you'll learn: How to choose joy. How to align with God's rhythm. How to move toward joy by ta...

How To Believe in Yourself In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that holds the key to transforming your mom life into one filled with peace, balance, and joy. It's all about believing in yourself, cultivating confidence, and embracing the possibilities for you and your family. In this episode, you'll learn:  How to formulate a clear mental picture of your success. How to replace negativ...

Channeling the Wonder of Christmas All Year Long In this episode, we're unwrapping the gift of wonder, not just during Christmas but all year round.  In this episode, you'll learn:   How to cultivate gratitude: Cultivating gratitude is the key to maintaining the Christmas spirit throughout the year. Expressing gratitude can become a daily practice, bringing warmth and appreciation to eve...

Consistent Action in Times of Chaos In this special episode, I'm reflecting on the power of consistency as I celebrate this 200th episode. Can you believe we've been on this journey together for three incredible years?  Navigating the unpredictable ups and downs of mom life is an art. I'll share why consistency is the secret to enhancing your life and brings balance, joy, and peace. It's not...

How To Stop Worrying About Tomorrow  In this episode, we'll go on a journey to discover how to embrace the peace of mind that every mother deserves and learn how to stop worrying about tomorrow. I've tackled this subject before, but it bears repeating because the feeling of worry has no upside!  In this episode you'll learn:  How to practice the art of daily grace. Five steps to hel...

From "If" to "How" Thinking: Empowering the Busy Mom In this episode, we're diving into the world of "If" thinking versus "How" thinking. "If" thinking is a place where we often wish for different circumstances, which just holds us back. When you change to "How" thinking, you harness the art of seeking solutions and opportunities within your present circumstances. You'll become the resourceful pro...

Self Doubt and the Working Mom On this episode, I am joined by fellow life coach and veterinarian Dr. Julie Cappel, who knows first hand the self doubt that arises as a working mom raising children. She brings an expert point of view to help moms who work outside the home to release any struggle they find as they balance home and professional life so they can show up as the best mom for their fami...

Seeing Life From God's View In this episode, you will learn to transcend the daily hustle of motherhood and behold life from a divine lens. Inspired by Rick Warren's A Purpose Driven Life, we explore how aligning with God’s vision can unveil a meaningful pathway amidst the chaos. Tune in to ignite a deeper understanding and appreciation of your beautiful, purpose-filled role as a mom. For more hel...

What to Let Go Of to 10x Your Peace In this episode, you will learn the transformative power of releasing burdens that obstruct your peace. Delve into the topic of people-pleasing, detaching from draining situations, relinquishing the need to be right, and allowing yourself the grace to recover. Uncover actionable steps to declutter your life, paving the way to a more serene and fulfilling motherh...

7 Peace-Infusing Thoughts to Overcome Overwhelm In this episode, you will learn seven faith-filled thoughts rooted in scripture to armor against life’s overwhelm. Discover how embedding these divine truths in your daily routine can transmute anxiety into peace, providing a sturdy foundation to navigate the tumultuous waves of motherhood with grace and assurance. For more help from Danielle Thienel...

How to Surrender to Simplicity On this episode I have a guest interview with Emily McDermott, host of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast. She is a wife, mother of two energetic boys, and a simplicity seeker. You won't want to miss our conversation where we dive into tips and strategies to lean into more simplicity in your busy mom life. Tune in for: what the Bible has to say about simplicity ho...

How to Start Your Day Peacefully In this episode, you will learn a soul-soothing morning routine tailored for busy moms. Uncover the essence of Silence, Trust, Affirmations, Reflection, and embracing Today to nurture a tranquil start. Amidst morning rushes and early demands, find a sacred space that equips you with peace and clarity to face the day with a hopeful heart. For more help from Danielle...

Three Ways to Make Being a Mom Easier In this episode, you will learn essential ways to ease the mom journey. Dive into the art of staying in your own lane, putting worries into God's hands, and embracing the challenges with a heart full of faith. Together, let's explore how these principles can lighten the load, instill a sense of serenity, and nourish a supportive environment for your family to...

Become the CEO of Your Life In this episode, you will learn the striking parallels between a CEO's duties and the nurturing role a mom plays every day. Discover how strategizing, team-building, goal-setting, evaluating progress, and reporting to our divine board of directors aligns with leading a harmonious family life. Uncover a refreshing perspective that empowers you to take charge and graceful...

Episode Summary:  The 5 Steps to Organize Anything On this episode I have a guest interview with Tracy Hoth, a professional organizer for 15 years. We talk mindset with practical organizing techniques to help you simplify and organize your life. Tune in to learn her 5 step process to organize anything so you can drop the overwhelm and feel more calm and peace of mind in your busy mom life.&nb...

Episode Summary:  Answers to Prayer There are three answers that we get when we pray. Listen to what they are, what they mean for us and how to move forward with each answer in a way that will bring more peace of mind to your life.  Episode Notes: For more help from Danielle Thienel Coaching: To explore an opportunity to work with me as a one-to-one client or to see if my group life...

Episode Summary:  How to Parent in a More Christ-Centered Way Join me and Parenting Coach, Crystal Haitsma, as we talk parenting and how to do it in a way to keep Christ at the center. We talk about: connection techniques why it's helpful how this style of parenting relates to faith and God  regulating emotions of both us as parents as well as helping to regulate your child's To access t...

Episode Summary: Introducing the Divine Time Course: The Time Management Solution for Busy Catholic Moms This week I share a new way to help you find more peace and productivity within your busy mom life. Learn about my Signature Divine Time System that is available as a course for you to take control of your time and prioritize your life, experience more joy and use our time in God's way to be th...