Happy, Holy Mama
Episodes
When to Make Changes (and When NOT to!)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes everything just feels… heavy. Especially at the end of the school year. You're exhausted, you've been up all night, taking care of everyon...
Raising Quirky Catholic Kids with Ginny Kochis
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm opening up a much-needed, hope-filled conversation about neurodivergence in Catholic families with Ginny Kochis, author of Quirky Catholic K...
How to Stop Keeping Score
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself silently keeping score as your husband sits down while you're still going That quiet resentment starts to rise with ever...
Hormones, Homeschooling, and Hope
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're a completely different mom depending on the day? One day patient and present… The next day overwhelmed, overstimula...
How to Expand Your Capacity
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a mother, you are incredibly capable of handling "BIG suffering," from growing and birthing a human, to major tragedy or life-threatening illnesses...
Discerning God's Voice: Answering a Call Within a Call
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the thing God is asking of you feels… big, scary, or even a little impossible. And it can be really tempting to listen to the fear, especi...
When to Quit, Make a Change, or Stay the Course
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few weeks I have been talking with so many mamas who are teetering on the edge of giving up on homeschooling. They are feeling discourag...
The Idol of Control: Behavior and the Three Rs of Surrender and Unconditional Love
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week my oldest child turns 19 and I am truly marveling at the man he is becoming. But it didn't always feel like a sigh of relief. I used to lie ...
The Idol of Control: Time and Self-Reliance
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a homeschool mom it can feel like everything in your home rests on your shoulders. The meals. The lessons. The messes. The schedule. The spiritual ...
The Idol of Getting It Right: Lent, Homeschooling, and Trusting God
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to choose what to do for Lent? Why do we (me included!) put so much pressure on ourselves to pick the perfect sacrifice… the one t...
Physical vs Emotional Exhaustion
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The busyness of the semester is in full swing and, frankly, I'm tired! Not the kind of tired I was when our first six kids were eight and under, but...
MVP: Blessed Be God: A Reflection on Loss, Suffering, and God's Will.
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what makes a great saint? It's not their patience, kindness, or gentleness that are the hallmarks of great saints (I mean, St. Nicholas ...
How to Stop Letting Other People's Thoughts Derail Your Day
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what impacts every Catholic homeschool mom, especially when we're feeling tender, overwhelmed, or unsure of ourselves? Other people's opin...
The Priorities and Micro-Decisions Required to Put Your Day in Right Order.
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling better about your homeschool doesn't start with a new curriculum or even a better chore chart. It starts with Right Order: making time for God...
When Homeschool Feels Like Too Much: The Missing Skills No One Taught Us
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I've been noticing on social media over the past few weeks that so many parents were itching to send their kids back to school, which wasn't surprisin...
Interview with a Homeschool Husband Part 2: How to Have a Happy, Holy Marriage
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 200 of the Happy, Holy Mama Podcast is a milestone I never could have reached without the steady support of my husband, Lucas. So for this s...
Mission Living and Creating a Rule of Life as a Catholic Homeschooler
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a mom, I crave guidance and a structure of my day. Most moms I know do too, to some extent! What I've been reflecting on lately is why I prefer str...
A Catholic Homeschool Mother's Guide to Putting Your Life in Right Order, Part 3: Your Mama's Heart and the Litany of Not Enough
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part of our three-part series, I'm diving into the struggle that every single homeschooling mom deals with: your own fears, anxieties, a...
A Catholic Homeschooling Mother's Guide to Putting Your Life in Right Order, Part 2: Unwanted Behavior
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas, my beautiful sister in Christ!! Today I'm making a bold claim: that most homeschool issues are not academic issues at all, but pare...
A Catholic Homeschooling Mother's Guide to Putting Your Life in Right Order, Part 1: Time Management
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BIG NEWS!! Happy, Holy Mama's Annual Membership tier is now available to the public for the first time ever! Get an entire year of Catholic life coach...
Fulfilling Your Mission: Lessons from the Immaculate Conception
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, I'm drawn back to the day I entrusted my life, and then years after that, my business to Jes...
Mom's Worst Enemy: Distraction
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we step into Advent and the first days of a new liturgical year, I've been reflecting on how this season invites us to slow down, simplify, and ref...
Boundaries, Forgiveness, and Being Self-Sacrificing
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into a season full of special occasions, extended family dynamics, and old patterns, I've been thinking a lot about boundaries, forgiveness...
MVP: When Gratitude Feels Hard
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know those seasons when you know you should be grateful, but you can't quite feel it? Like when life feels heavy, when the house is loud, and yo...
How to Get Unstuck and Grow Through the Hard Parts of Life
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're having a bad day, a bad week, maybe even a bad semester, and you start to think…maybe it's me. Listen, there's nothing wrong with you, your f...
How to Take a Mom Sick Day
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This past week my whole family (myself included!) has been fighting a cold. It got me thinking about what we do as homeschool moms when we get sick a...
Mary's Way: Choosing Hope Over Disappointment
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do this as moms all the time: we think it'll be better when. When the kids are older. When it's the weekend. When the semester is over. When ...
MVP Joyful Self-Sacrifice
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So often, we feel torn between caring for ourselves and serving our families, wondering if self-care and self-sacrifice can truly coexist. It happen...
Five MOM Skills for Raising Self-Sufficient Kids
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I want to invite you to pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Now ask yourself this gentle question: Do I believe my child is capable? Not just w...
Five Study Skills for Self-Sufficient Students
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to actually teach your kids to study, without turning it into one more lesson plan? Over coffee with a friend, I realized...
When Things Aren't Going Your Way
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I can't tell you how often I get frustrated when things don't go the way I want them to. It's super frustrating! Whether it's kids fighting, every...
Getting More Done With Focus Time
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started homeschooling, I can't tell you how many times I found myself erasing and rewriting plans in my planner every time something didn...
Homeschooling During Sorrowful Times
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should we do when headlines and heartbreak feel like too much—especially when you're trying to homeschool. It's important to name the reality...
MVP: Becoming a Happy, Holy Mama
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Church celebrates the birth of Our Lady and it has me reflecting on my own beginnings as a Catholic life coach and podcaster. When I first s...
How Do I Stop Yelling At My Kids?!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever end the day feeling guilty for yelling, wishing you could take back the words you said in frustration? You're not alone. That was me, ...
Building a Foundation of Trust, a Conversation with My Homeschooled Teen Son
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When my third oldest son was little he was a screamer. Like multiple times a day for at least 20 minutes at a time and we spent years trying to figu...
Your Child is Not a Dyson
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I first became a mom, I longed to have Mama Mary by my side in every moment of my motherhood. I didn't yet know about consecrations, so in my des...
MVP: Mom's Office Hours
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were a teacher in a brick-and-mortar school or professor in college you would have designated time when you would prep your day, prepare the re...
How do I ease into a homeschool year?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschool mamas have the best of intentions this time of year. Whether you love hitting the ground running with all the subjects or you prefer easi...
Don't Talk to My Friend Like That!
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're staring at the homeschool plans you once felt so excited about… but now they just feel overwhelming. Your house is a mess, the kids are wild,...
Planning Week Recap + A Marian Mindset Shift for the Upcoming School Year
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just wrapped up an incredibly energizing Planning Week inside Happy, Holy Mama, and I couldn't wait to share some of the most powerful moments with...
How to Stop Self-Sabotage
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying something new shouldn't feel like failure waiting to happen, but for many Catholic homeschooling moms, even good changes can trigger self-doub...
My Best Planning Advice!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through summer, and many Catholic homeschool mamas are feeling that tug to start planning for the new school year, or at least start thi...
When Peace Doesn't Come Easily
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our family just moved across the country. Nine of us packed into one vehicle for 3,000 miles over eight days. All to follow God's call to a brand-new...
MVP: Creating Healthy Boundaries
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with feeling selfish when you try to set boundaries with your kids? Or have you wondered how to respond more peacefully in cha...
MVP: When Noise Feels Painful
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common struggles Catholic homeschool moms face is trying to pray in the middle of a noisy, messy, and busy life. Whether it's the au...
MVP: It's Going to be Okay with Phillip Campbell
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry about your kid's lack of motivation? Have a rambunctious teenager who has passions, but no goals? Or worry that they won't end up where...
Mini-Masterclass: How to Stop Yelling This Summer!
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have big hopes for the summer, like to organize and declutter the spaces in our home, put away this year's homeschool supplies and get ready for ne...
MVP: How to Ask for What You Want
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why asking for what you want feels so risky and vulnerable? It's not the request itself that's hard, it's what you're telling yourself t...
The Six Brown Family Rules of Communication
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard that communication is essential for a healthy marriage, but it's also absolutely essential for a healthy family. In today's episode, I'm ...
Choosing Joy
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Mother's Day felt a little off for you this year, you're not alone. I've had years where that day brought more sadness than celebration, and the mo...
Curriculum Decisions
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again: you're picking out next year's curriculum while also trying to survive the end of this one! Today I'm walking you throug...
Stop Trying to Willpower Through God's Will
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we pack our bags and head off to Rome with our oldest two sons, I'm reflecting, again, on how quickly plans can change. Just last week, we lear...
Resurrecting This Present Moment
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As our family embarks on a massive cross-country move and prepares to graduate our oldest son, I've been reflecting on the spiritual growth that comes...
MVP: Blessed Be God: A Reflection on Loss, Suffering, and God's Will
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Happy, Holy Mama this week we are diving into the concept of becoming happier through learning how to suffer well. And when I was thinking about wh...
Responsibility
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you draw the line between what's your job and what is your child's responsibility? That line gets blurred when you're a (normal) mom who is c...
Forgiveness
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are any of your relationships feeling challenging right now? Maybe a relationship with one (or more) of your children is feeling particularly strain...
3 Steps to Improving Your Own Behavior
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I spent so many years of my motherhood focused on changing other people's behavior that at one point I looked at myself in the mirror and didn't recog...
If You're Not Making Enough Progress
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle with feeling behind? Like you're not making enough, or any progress, toward your goals? Whether it's feeling behind in your Lente...
The Reality of Putting Relationships Before Tasks
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I consider all mothers to be experts in their field of study. Whether that is feeding an army of people, changing diapers, or knowing the fastest rout...
Write the Next Chapter of Your Saint Story
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I think a lot of us choose a Lenten sacrifice hoping that giving up that thing for six weeks will turn into a permanent character change. And sometim...
Healing the Past in the Present
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My third oldest child turned 15 this past weekend and as I spent time looking back over photos of his youngest years of childhood, especially when he ...
Give Up Feeling 'Not Enough' for Lent
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of my careers as a wife, mother, homeschooler, and life coach there is one feeling that I have seen be a bigger plague on the happines...
Decision Making and Consistency
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you have about 65,000 thoughts per day? And did you know that about half of those thoughts are in decision making form? This is i...
10 Tips to Raise Kids of Strong Character
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to raise kids to be in this world, but not of this world, then they're going to need strong character They're also going to need a firm fo...
My Top 10 Homeschooling Mistakes and Lessons Learned
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started homeschooling I had sage advice coming at me left and right. And at first I took it all in, relishing the dream that my homeschoo...
Healing Your Motherhood
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you look back over your earlier mothering years, or even just last week, do you have pangs of regret and sadness at how you handled things? Me to...
Wins, Learns, and Moving Forward!
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was...powerful, to put it mildly. So powerful that I'm compelled to share as many nuggets from each of our Reset Your Homeschool days with y...
A Mid Year Reset for Your Heart and Homeschool
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many kids are starting back to school this week and as a homeschooler you are likely one of them or considering it. BEFORE you play with your sparkly ...
Love in Action
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you wish you could tell yourself when you were younger? Either as a younger woman or a younger mom, what do you wish you would have known? F...
Let Peace Begin With Me
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, I look back at certain Christmas photos of our family next to the Nativity scene after Christmas mass, and I feel a twinge of sadness, regr...
MVP: Joyful Self-Sacrifice
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care gets a bad wrap, because it can be over-indulgent if you're not careful. On the opposite end of the spectrum there is 'offering it up,' wh...
Becoming a Virtuous Mother
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're stuck looking at the crumbs and mess, feeling bombarded by the noise, and have zero drive to get up and keep going? Mothe...
Trade Perfect for Present
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dream is a cozy and simple Advent, where we can be present and peaceful as we await Jesus' birth with joyful expectation. Unfortunately, betwe...
When Gratitude Feels Hard
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Between the litrugical calendar and the secular world, this time of year lends itself toward celebration and thanksgiving! It really can be such a won...
How to Communicate Better with Your Husband (Even About Money!)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so hard to communicate with your husband, especially at the end of a long day, or in the middle of a tough situation. We need to have import...
Raising Children Without Fear
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of the government, social media, bad influences, and misinformation are just some of the external fears we face as moms. However, it's the intern...
How to Go Through the Holidays Intentionally
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you waste beating yourself up every day? Or even how much money you spend on ways to feel better? Do you realize how much you invest ...
Maybe I Should Just Lower My Expectations
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever just want to throw in the towel when your kid seems to prioritize everything else in the world, instead of completing their school work? O...
Nurturing Your God Given Temperament and a VERY BIG Announcement!
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a younger mom I wanted to learn more about myself, because I really wanted to change how I reacted (or overreacted as it were) to my kids, ...
The Difference Between Acceptance and Condoning
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest obsatcles to having more peace in your day is finding acceptance of uncomfortable and even painful situations you find yourself in....
How to Save More Time in Your Homeschool Day
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me guess...rushing the kids to get their chores done doesn't seem to help. Nagging them to focus on their assignments doesn't either. And yellin...
Connection and Clarity with Your College Bound Kids
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My husband and I recently took our oldest son on a couple of college visits to Catholic universities with the sport programs that he hopes to particip...
The Miracles of Your Life with St. Padre Pio
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you looked at your life just to find the miracles? You might not think it's a good use of your time, but in today's episode, I...
How to Use Your Emotions FOR You (Not Against You)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are prone to resisting or avoiding something uncomfortable, like prioritizing yourself, asking for what you need, planning your time, or saying...
The Five Most Common Time Management Problems
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Between putting out fires, constant interruptions, and legitimately more time needs than there are hours in the day it can feel like there's too much ...
#1 TIME MYTH That's Keeping You Stuck
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have anxiety around how much you have to do and frustration over not having enough time to do it all in, then I have a short and sweet podcast ...
How to Turn a Rotten Homeschooling Day into a Beautiful Memory
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of my worst homeschooling days have been the ones where I have lost my peace over every little thing. Like repeating myself for the nth time, be...
Defining Your End of Year Goals for Today's Success
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might be a homeschooler who doesn't like to look too far ahead into the future, because it feels overwhelming to plan more than a few weeks in adv...
Acting As If vs Fake It Til You Make It
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever spent the Sunday morning drive to mass dreading other people seeing your hot mess family and fuming that you're running late, you have ...
Uprooting the Lies Keeping You Stuck
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too many mamas get stuck in runaway train type thinking that sounds so true that you often don't question it. I also often see too many well meaning f...
Catholic Money Mindset with Amanda Teixeira
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a money story. For some of us it's a story of pain and deprivation and scarcity. For some of us it's different. Easier, lighter, and l...
How to Handle Failure Better
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle failure? Have you ever clarified what that looks like for yourself? I'm guessing probably not! Well, the problem with not knowing th...
Cultivating the Home
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pilar, mama of 3, joins me on the podcast this week to share her experience in going from being a full time OB/GYN to a full time stay at home mom and...
What's Your ACTUAL Job? (And what's not?)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever felt tension in your jaw, neck, shoulders, or tightness in your chest and shortness of breath, and ready to throw in the towel, then ...
Five Mindset Shifts to Improve Your Relationship with Your Teenagers
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting teens is hard enough, but did you know your mindset is what makes it feel better or worse? Yep, it's not just about their hormones, big feel...
Embracing the Vocation of Motherhood
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When she first reached out to begin coaching, Michaela just wanted to stop yelling and get more organized. In this week's episode of the Happy, Holy M...
I don't know HOW to stop working!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's always something that needs to be done, which can drive moms a bit batty, prevent you from taking a much needed rest, and drive you to overwor...
Cultivating Joy and Freedom in Education!
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode truly feels like going on a Catholic homeschooling retreat! My client Robin, Happy, Holy Mama of 4, joins me on the podcast this w...
How to Avoid the Summer Slip
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about your homeschooled kids losing their knowledge or skills during the summer? What you might be more worried about is what you might have ...