You know you beat yourself up in your mind. A lot. In this episode, you're going to find out why you do that and why it's powerful to give this voice a name. You are not your thoughts. You are the watcher of your thoughts. Befriending the mean girl is the best way to change your thinking and take control of how you show up in your life.
Light in the Darkness - My Advent Book on Amazon Jesus, I Trust You by Sr. Faustina Maria on Amazon (Book I'm reading for Advent) A No Disappointment Christmas 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 How disrespect slowly erodes connection Simple ways to rebuild safety, kindness, and appreciation in marriage How to speak life into your husband — even if things feel hard right now A beautiful, heartfelt episode to help you enter Thanksgiving with a softer, more grateful heart.
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 Jesus in the Eucharist How The Little Rose Shop started with a DIY quiet Mass book and grew into a full-time business Using blankets, mugs, and pouches as everyday reminders to pray A simple explanation of the Examen (for moms and kids) Why the gifts of the Holy Spirit (especially wisdom, fortitude, and fear of the Lord) matter for overwhelmed moms Encouragement for supporting Catholic small businesses and living with real Christian hope Find Raquel's beautiful things at: The Little Rose Shop: TheLittleRoseShop.com Instagram & socials: @thelittleroseshop
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 exchanges, and long travel Low-stress grandparent gifts (hello, one family photo book for all) Why it's holy to let kids feel disappointed (RIP, Elf on the Shelf) Discernment check: does this draw us closer to Jesus—or just add noise? 🎁 Join us for Less Stress for the Holidays here.
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 week!)
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 pride!) ✨ How to find gratitude in ordinary chaos ✨ A simple mindset shift to end the day with peace If your heart's been whispering "I'm failing," this episode will wrap you in truth, laughter, and grace. 💜 Share this one with a mom who needs to hear, "You're doing a good job."
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.
One of the most peace-stealing thoughts is when we think, "They shouldn't do that!" Let's open up this thought and see how it leads us to parent from anger.
Today, we continue our two-part series on fear. If you find yourself feeling scared about your kids, or the future, this is the perfect episode to bring peace to your heart.
A two-part series on managing the emotion of fear. The Lord does not want us to live in fear. He wants us to have peace and yet few of us know how to actually do that. Find out how in these next two episodes. Learn more about us at www.catholicmomcalm.com
We're going to talk about how the brain tells us we needs lots of things... but the truth is that we only need one thing: Christ. Join us for the Mary's Heart, Martha's Order Challenge here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/marymartha
When we start to feel stressed, it's helpful to ask the question, "How will I feel about this ten years from now?" This question helps us slow down and make intentional action steps instead of spinning out in worry.
When we get busy and stressed, our prayer life is often the first to go. In this episode, I break down why that is and why it's important that we battle the lies our brains are telling us to keep prayer in our daily routine, even if it's just 10 minutes a day! Join us for the Mary's Heart, Martha's Order challenge starting September 10th by clicking here.
Joined 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. www.catholicfinishingschool.com https://www.instagram.com/catholicfinishingschool
Everyone knows moms are stressed, right? But does thinking that feel good or does it feel terrible? Let's talk about the kind of stress that's baked into motherhood and the kind that we can avoid. Sign up for Mary's Heart, Martha's Order here >> www.catholicmomcalm.com
The world is so loud and so now, more than ever, we need to quiet the noise in our minds and anchor ourselves to Christ throughout the day. Join us for Mary's Heart, Martha's Order. We start September 10th.
Whether you're struggling by not having enough money or finding it difficult to navigate making more money than you grew up with, this episode will help you figure out what your money story is. Check out my Money Course here!
Let's talk about the differences between Protestants and Catholics and why Catholics might seem more negative. How can we cultivate joy, awe, and wonder as Catholis and teach our children to do the same?
Oh, when the green monster rears its ugly head during the summertime. Let's talk about the three choices you have!
Ah, summer. The season we love and the season that turns us into fire-breathing dragon moms. Not this year, my friends! Let's adjust our expectations so we can limit our anger this summer!
Liz Schuck
Holy Smokes! This was your best episode yet and exactly what I needed to hear today.