Catholic Mom Calm
Sterling Jaquith
Recent Episodes
Come see how often our good intentions accidentally make our lives more complicated — from elaborate birthday cakes to overfull calendars and holiday expectations. She walks through practical, real-life examples of choosing the simple option on purpose so you have more room for peace, prayer, and presence with your family and with the Lord.
Learn about:
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Why our excitement often pushes us toward complex plans
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How "just as special" simple choices can be (like a basic chocolate cake)
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What to do when your schedule is packed and something has to give
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Letting kids be disappointed instead of over-performing as a mom
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Simple ways to approach holidays, gifts, activities, and home life
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A peek at the new Mary's Heart, Martha's Order Planner and how it supports a simpler, more prayerful rhythm
A gentle but clear invitation to step out of the circus, choose the simpler path, and make more space for Jesus in your actual daily 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:
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How culture has programmed us to view men negatively
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Why so many husbands are carrying invisible wounds
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How disrespect slowly erodes connection
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Simple ways to rebuild safety, kindness, and appreciation in marriage
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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.
