In this episode of Like a Mother with Katie McGrady, Heather Khym returns to discuss the transitions of motherhood, particularly the shift to empty nesting. Heather shares insights into letting God guide your children's lives, balancing parental authority and freedom, and cultivating a Catholic worldview. The conversation touches on practical tips for mothers, the challenges of parenting grown children in today’s complex world and maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus. Heather also t...
In this episode of Like a Mother, host Katie engages in a heartfelt conversation with Clare Sheaf, a new mom and recent co-author of the Catholic Kids Cookbook. They discuss the pressures and joys of motherhood, the significance of building family traditions, and the importance of balancing digital life with real-life connections. Clare shares her experiences growing up in a large Catholic family and how it influences her approach to parenting and faith. The episode also touches on the value ...
In this special OSV-FOCUS collab episode, Katie McGrady talks to Kelsey Skoch about being a mom in ministry, how to balance “on stage” with “at home”, and they explore the value of bringing a family to big events, like SEEK, the National Eucharistic Congress, and other large ministry gatherings. Kelsey shares her experience with FOCUS and how she became involved in a ministry that’s changed her life and the lives of countless others, and how her time as a FOCUS missionary has impacted her mot...
We have to give our kids enough space to be independent, make mistakes, and then grow from them. We also have to protect our kids from the dangers of the world, both real and sometimes imagined. And we have to do all of that at a time when more and more of society seems to be remarkably unfriendly to families, children, and their needs. Tim Carney, author of the bestselling “Family Unfriendly,” joins Katie to discuss how moms (and dads) can navigate this current age when parenting has become ...
The “gender movement” we find ourselves in as a culture can be tricky to navigate, especially with our kids. How do we talk positively about the differences between men and women and help our kids understand who they are, how God made them, and why that is good. A convert to Catholicism and a professor studying gender and femininity at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, author of “The Genesis of Gender” Abigail Favale joins Katie to discuss her own story, h...
Cindy Bird went back to graduate school years after graduating from college, while in the midst of the sometimes busiest years of motherhood. Why? Because she was prompted by the Holy Spirit. How do we listen to the Spirit, when it comes to discernment, parenting, within our marriage, and as we’re navigating big life changes? Now a licensed professional mental health counselor, and of course still a wife and mom, Cindy shares her story, offers insight into how to listen to the Spirit, how to ...
In this episode of 'Like A Mother with Katie McGrady,' Katie talks with Julianne Stanz about fostering faith and hope within our children and family life. They explore personal anecdotes and practical tips, such as creating spaces for prayer, integrating Catholic traditions, and the importance of honesty and vulnerability in sharing one's faith journey. Julianne shares her unique perspective as an Irish immigrant, offering insights on balancing cultural heritage with faith practices. They als...
How do we engage with politics, especially as mothers raising the next generation? How do we embrace political homelessness, fight for the common good, advocate for life, and do it all in a presidential election cycle that seems to be toxic and vitriolic and presents us with options that aren’t ideal? Political strategist, journalist, and activist Emily Zanotti shares the story of how motherhood and raising three children has shifted her political worldview and offers insights into how to eng...
In this special rebroadcast of Godsplaining for the 'Like A Mother' podcast, recorded live at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana, hosts Father Patrick and Father Joseph Anthony welcome special guest Katie Prejean McGrady. They discuss the importance of spiritual companionship, managing dryness in the spiritual life, and practical ways to stoke and sustain one's faith. The episode highlights moments of grace and personal stories from the Congress, emphasizing makin...
It’s almost anathema to say, “I didn’t want to be a mom.” But, saying that and then sharing the story of how God opens one’s heart to motherhood and transforms you is a powerful testimony, one Kaylee Stoll gives powerfully in this interview about motherhood, miscarriage, creativity, and navigating the new challenges motherhood presents each day. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Women & Couples NFP [CWCNFP]Website - https://ccnfp.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cwcnfp/Facebo...
In this episode of 'Like a Mother,' Katie engages in a heartfelt conversation with Beth Sri about the honest challenges and joys of motherhood. Beth candidly shares her experiences of seeking healing, dealing with personal and family struggles, and the importance of community support. They discuss how understanding one's own emotions and wounds can positively impact parenting, encouraging mothers to embrace their feelings and seek help when necessary. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover m...
Sister Josephine Garrett’s second season of Hope Stories explores various mental health diagnoses and explains the value of seeking healing through the lens of hope. She also shares how hope can be a foundation for moms, even in the midst of challenges or hardships in motherhood. Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/Hope Stories with Sister Josephine Garrett, Season TwoJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly imp...
A special episode of Like a Mother, in honor of Father’s Day, Katie sits down with her husband, Tommy, to talk about how to be a good dad: what makes it worth it to invest so much time and energy into playing with kids, how to help carry the burden of household management, and what brings joy to fatherhood.An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
The words “this is my body, given up for you” are said at every Mass and spoken by every mother, day in and day out, as we wipe and wean and walk with our children through the mess, grime, joy, and delight of daily life. How a mother comes to understand this call to sacrifice and gift of self is perhaps the greatest spiritual journey she’ll ever undertake. Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Lamps-A-GlowTo learn more, CLICK HEREAn OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, a...
Being a mom means limits exist. We are limited - in our capacity, with the boundaries we set, with the “yes’s” and “no’s” we have to give. But what if the “limits” of motherhood, imposed upon us externally and self-imposed, are actually the on-ramp to abundance and flourishing? Katie reflects on her recent trip to Rome where she met Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, and the Pope, all within 24 hours, and shares how the trip to the eternal city helped her understand limits in a new way.An OSV Pod...
In a world where right and wrong are sometimes confused by the secular culture, and where parents are made to feel like they can’t say what is true to their own children, Mary Rice Hasson explains what it means to build a family culture, ground our families in the truth, and encourage the pursuit of virtue and goodness. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Family life, even in chaos and mess, is the first society we’re part of, and where we learn how to interact with others. Raising tiny humans, and forming them into good people, is the most important work we’ll ever do. Rachel Leininger is in the thick of that work, with 4 kids, first grade down to toddler, and has learned (and shares today) how keeping short accounts - forgiving quickly and loving without reservation - is the only way to survive and thrive in the every day. This episode is sp...
On this solo episode of Like A Mother, Katie takes a deep dive into the concept of identity and self-care, exploring how external roles such as being a wife, mother, or professional often dominate ones self-perception. Amidst these reflections, a unique journey unfolds—a rediscovery of joy through the simplicity of building Lego sets. It's not just a narrative about a hobby; it's about finding space for oneself in a busy life, embracing small pleasures that feed the soul, and ultimately...
Check out this Like A Mother Rewind with guest Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN. Subscribe, listen and share Sister's podcast https://hopestories.osvpodcasts.com/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available now for pre-order at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Podcast listeners can use promo code HOPE25 at checkout for 25% off and free shipping!Sr. Josephine is a ...
Katie recently took a trip to Mexico City, and reflects on the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is particularly poignant for mothers. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.