The Modern Lady Podcast

There’s no doubt that motherhood changes a woman - this has been the experience of mothers all over the world since the beginning of time!  But lately, we’ve been hearing more and more talk on the subject of LOSING yourself in motherhood and we’ve been wondering… perhaps there’s more than one way to take that. This week, we're chatting about the voices in a mother's head, matrescence, and how...

The landscape of the mainstream news and media has drastically changed over the the last two or three decades - from the sheer amount of outlets from which one could get their news, to the pervasiveness of opinion blurring the lines between editorial and journalistic reports, to say that consuming the news is confusing would be an understatement! So where do we even start to navigate our way throu...

It’s an irksome reality, but true nonetheless: bad moods come for us all.  We often talk here on the podcast about the benefits of cheerfulness and the necessity of joy, but… what to do on those inevitable days when we’re just stuck in a funk? We’ve all been there - but sometimes, as we know here on the podcast, knowing more about why we feel or think the way we do, and having some ready tool...

Welcome to Season 6 of The Modern Lady Podcast!  We are so excited to be back and chatting wtih you all!  This week, we're discussing what it means to be a good person - and why it matters that we persevere in our pursuit to be one. Sometimes, we can be our own worst critics and it’s no secret that we are often hardest on ourselves. But our mindset matters and what lies within us may bet...

Well, friends, it's that time of year again!  As we head into June and summer holidays, we're wrapping up season five of The Modern Lady with a much needed update on the podcast, our conference in Wisconsin and a peek into our hopeful summer plans!  What are you planning for the upcoming break?  Join us to laugh and chat about what we are envisioning for our homes and our hearts, ou...

It may be hard to believe, but this is our 5th annual Spring Trends episode here on The Modern Lady Podcast!!!  The world has changed quite a lot since we first began our yearly commentary on all things new and novel, but one thing has remained the same: the culture informs the trends.  It is always fascinating what we learn about our society once we start digging deeper into what is big...

Happy Easter, dear listeners! As Christians, we here at The Modern Lady Podcast hold this week, the octave of Easter, in the highest regard - it is a time of great celebration over our salvation and the triumph of Christ over death in His Resurrection!  We have decided to honour this holy time by pausing production on our newest episode and instead, revisit a pretty relevant and appropriate F...

“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content”.  So the popular saying goes. And American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once noted that “Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.” Even in an increasingly busy and secular society, “Sunday” still has a quality about it that makes it stand out and stand alone.  This week, we're digging in to what it means to...

Welcome back to our second "Modern Lady Throwback" episode! This week, we're pleased to re-release one of our favourite (and fan-favourite!) episodes from Season 2 entitled, "Playful Parenting"! This week: "When it comes to playing with our children, it seems we can sometimes be conflicted.  We may not always WANT to play house or to play with Legos... and so what do we do when those feelings...

Life in today’s world and society could easily be described in harsh terms: it can be rough, abrasive and coarse on a soul.  And so, if there to be any characteristic worth reviving, it’s clear that the quality of gentleness should be a top contender.  And yet, it seems to be one of those things that’s hard to define concretely.  This week, we're discussing what it means to be gentl...

Last week, we dove into the biology behind stress, sensory regulation and what overstimulation can mean for those of us living in our modern day.  And while a solid understanding of the underlying issues is critical to redeeming the situation, it’s also true that helpful tips, reframing and advice is invaluable - and between us and all of YOUR input, there is no shortage of fantastic, stress-...

From the small, mundane stressors of the everyday to the bigger, more overwhelming worries that can come throughout our lives, it’s simply a fact that many of us encounter stress often.  And while we may not be able to always mitigate or erase the pressures completely, we do have more control over how they impact our life overall than perhaps we are aware!  This week, we are starting a d...

Aaaaand we're back!!  Happy New Year, one and all! Once the hustle and bustle of December has settled down, January, in contrast, can seem itself, a bit of a paradox: both a quiet calm after the holiday storm and a whirlwind of newness and resolve! It's an exciting time of year and it's a great chance to reflect on the what we want to do during the upcoming year to promote growth and progress...

In this last episode of Season 4, it all comes down to making decisions with eternity in mind.  The 11 Steps of the Ignatian Method of Discernment helps to guide us closer to the heart of God... especially when the decision at hand is a difficult one!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig deep into these 11 steps, speak about where this process has taken them recently, and what it means f...

Over the course of our lives, we will have to make a MULTITUDE of decisions ranging from the small and inconsequential, to the big and life-altering.  And when it comes to those major life decisions, the process seems that much more daunting.  But, good news!  There’s a virtue for that!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay start the discussion on the process of discernment and how...

After the isolation of the last two years, it seems like a good time to brush up on the subject of "hospitality"!  But welcoming people in goes beyond the fun of planning and an eye for detail.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the virtue of true hospitality through the lense of "philoxenia", a Greek concept that encourages care of and service to neighbour and stranger alike... and how it's...

It’s a big world out there.  But it’s also a big world in here… in our phones, in our computers and laptops, and we access and connect to so much through social media and the internet!  Online presence and usage is a hot topic today for many reasons, not all of them positive or pleasant.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay wax poetic about a corner of the internet that IS wonderful and...

We wear many hats these days and juggling our lives can sometimes seem like an impossible task.  The illusion of a person who can "do it all" appears to be just that - an illusion.  No man is an island, after all, and this week, Michelle and Lindsay explore the history, psychology and challenges behind what many experience when they reach out for help... and why we should do it anyway.&n...

Last week's episode explored the theologican impacts and benefits of developing the gift of the imagination.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay dig into how our imaginations have hugely impacted our everyday lives, from science and philosophy to homemaking... and how we can continue to develop it as a way to elevate our day-to-day!

What an imagination!  Such a phrase is often attributed to a fanciful child, lost in the fantasy of deep play.  But what if our imaginations are meant to continue on with us beyond childhood?  This week, Michelle and Lindsay start part one of two in their discussion around our imaginations and the role it can play in our everyday lives.  Part One focuses on where imagination begins: our interior f...

It is a piece of music that has captured the faith and wonder of all who hear it for centuries - the Miserere Mei, composed by Gregorio Allegri.  Originally played exclusively in the Sistine Chapel, the history of this song is, in itself, legendary: as the setting for Psalm 51, it tells the story of King David and his heart-wrenching plea to God for mercy... it has found its place as a corner...

It's happening, ladies and gentlemen!  The fourth annual Spring Trends episode has arrived!  Every year, despite their decidedly "not-an-influencer" statuses, Michelle and Lindsay take a peek into the latest fashion, food and travel fads.  From ghost kitchens to Y2K to G.O.A.T vacations, spring and summer 2022 are on trend to be perhaps the biggest and boldest seasons analyzed on Th...

Modern technology has certainly made many things in our lives easier, but it can come with a unexpected price tag: our constant availability and the pressure to respond in rapid time!  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the phenomenon of urgency culture , what it is, and how we can curb it in our own lives through discerning silence and embracing the virtue of prudence.

We are one week into Lent 2022 and as we embark on this year's liturgical season, one reminder stands out in particular: we journey together.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about the virtue of perseverance while they explore the three pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting and almsgiving - and how all three unite us to one another and help us mature in our interior spiritual lives.

In everyday life at home, there can be highs and lows.  We know this to be true, but we often forget that *how* we look at things can sometimes make a world of difference in how we experience them.  This week, Michelle and Lindsay chat about learning the art of reframing: what it is, how it can be an essential tool in our day to day lives, and why it's definitely one that you want in you...