When your Husband doesn't help with chores: How to have tough conversations about housework with your spouse.

It's January and a great time to revamp the budget,  But between inflation causing stress and confusion about church teaching on money, it can be challenging to figure out how to have a healthy relationship with money.  On the one hand, we know we shouldn't love money, but on the other, worrying about making ends meet doesn't feel quite right either.  What's a Catholic Mom to do?

Amanda Teixeira of WalletWin is here to help us sort through all that today.  We're diving in to Catholic Money Mindset and you'll walk away with a much better understanding of church teaching and how to handle your own thoughts and feelings around your budget!  Check out her budget guide HERE.

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Happy New year!  Calling all Catholic moms who feel like all the stuff in their space is holding them back!  We're making room for our goals this year, starting with our homes.  Out with all the excess stuff weighing us down and taking our time and attention.  Grab your free decluttering dashboard here: welcome.truepresence.life/declutter

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Are you in a season where you don't feel like you can see far enough ahead to make big plans?  Today, we're talking about how to plan from littleness like St. Therese.  

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In this episode, we explore the challenge of planning amidst uncertainty, especially as we approach a new year. The host reflects on the unpredictability of life, sharing a personal journey of unexpected health struggles within their family.

Despite meticulous planning for a "year of health," unforeseen circumstances led to surgeries and an uncertain future. Through this turmoil, the host emphasizes the importance of surrendering to uncertainty while maintaining faith.

The episode delves into the power of intentionality, highlighting the significance of choosing love and purpose in every moment, even when concrete plans seem impossible.

Drawing from spiritual wisdom, the narrative emphasizes trust in divine providence and nurturing goodwill in all circumstances as pathways to peace amidst chaos.

Practical advice includes leaning into divine grace, focusing on living out God's will, and accepting reality while discerning a path guided by faith and love.

Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to prepare themselves to receive grace, embrace loving others, and live intentionally, laying the groundwork for clearer goals when uncertainties lift.

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the challenges Catholic moms face when met with family criticism, especially during holiday gatherings. Discover effective strategies to navigate these situations and regain confidence in your parenting decisions.

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Key Points:

1. Embracing Imperfections: As Catholic moms, acknowledging imperfections is pivotal. Parenting involves experimentation without a one-size-fits-all approach.

2. Confidence in Choices: Reaffirming confidence in intentional decisions, emphasizing that parenting choices are personal and not subject to external opinions.

3. Boundaries and Respect: Differentiating healthy disagreement from disrespect. Setting boundaries when conversations turn disrespectful is crucial for maintaining self-respect and teaching healthy interaction to kids.

4. Taking Time for Consideration: Highlighting the importance of not feeling pressured to make instant decisions. Taking time to reflect and consider advice shows thoughtfulness.

5. Modeling Emotional Maturity: Illustrating the value of modeling emotional maturity to inspire positive change in family dynamics.

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Join us today in an important discussion about parenting for moral courage.  Kimberly Begg, the author of 'Unbreakable,' shares the inspiring journey that led to her book. Motivated by the lives of saints who inspired other saints, she emphasizes the vital role of courage as a habit, essential for raising children in today's increasingly secular world. Highlighting the need to instill courage in children's daily lives, Kimberly shares some practical ideas for how to start small and encourage our children to fearlessly live out their Catholic identity.

Kimberly Begg is the editor of Catholic School Playbook, project advisor to Run With Saints, and director of programs and general counsel of the Ortner Family Foundation.  She lives in Virginia with her husband and five children.

Key takeaways:

1. Courage as a Habit: Emphasizing the necessity of instilling courage in children's daily lives.
   2. Safeguarding Innocence: Stressing the importance of protecting innocence until puberty.
   3. Parenting and Exposure: Balancing insulation from and exposure to the world.
   4. Catholic Imagination: Fostering a Catholic imagination through stories of saints.
   5. Generational Impact: Recognizing the influence of parenting on future generations and the duty to instill faith.
   6. Building a Catholic Culture: Advocating for authentically Catholic home libraries to guide children in discerning God's will.
   7. The Power of Saintly Stories: Using stories of saints to inspire courage and guide children in living out God's will.
   
   Want to learn more? Signed copies of Kimberly's book Unbreakable and a free 17-page study guide are available at kimberlybegg.com.

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of maintaining a mature and respectful dialogue with your spouse regarding the division of household tasks, managing your needs, and fostering a deeper connection in your marriage as Catholics.

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This isn't about making your husband do chores; it's about having a healthy conversation on housework. We explore how to find a balance between responsibilities, respecting each other's time, and nurturing your relationship. 

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The key takeaways from this episode include:
- Recognizing that you are responsible for meeting your own needs, including sleep, mental health, and personal time.
- Learning to communicate your needs and boundaries in a mature way, without nagging.
- Emphasizing the importance of your shared vision within your marriage, focusing on raising your children in the faith.
- Assessing your capacity for housework and the option of outsourcing or delegating tasks.
- Approaching the conversation as a neutral problem-solving discussion rather than an emotionally charged one.

Remember, it's all about doing the work out of love for your family. If you're seeking more guidance on finding balance and improving communication within your family, consider joining our True Presence membership with a free trial to access valuable resources and support.

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Summary: In this episode, Kelsey interviews her husband who shares his transformative journey of disconnecting from the overwhelming news and social media noise to reconnect with his family and realign his focus on what truly matters.

The episode discusses the challenges and anxieties faced during the tumultuous year of 2020 and how he made a conscious decision to shift his attention toward his immediate circle of influence.

This episode introduces the concept of a "circle of control" and a "circle of influence," highlighting the importance of investing time and care in the relationships that are within our reach. The conversation explores how this shift led to personal growth, recognition at work, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Kelsey's husband also touches on the application of these principles during a recent spinal injury, emphasizing the need for focusing on what CAN be done rather than what cannot.

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Introduction:
In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of choosing our thoughts and the importance of recognizing the beauty and holiness in ordinary moments. Join us for a conversation with Christina Brown, a life coach, speaker, and podcaster, as she shares her insights on finding joy amidst suffering, holding thoughts captive, and sanctifying everyday tasks.

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Episode Highlights:

1. Introducing Christina Brown (0:00 - 1:45)
   - Brief overview of Christina's background.
   
2. Choosing Faith Over Feelings (1:46 - 4:30)
   - Discussion on how choosing faith and action over feelings can bring a profound shift in one's perspective.
   - Christina's personal experience during a challenging time in her life.

3. Recognizing Thoughts as Choices (4:31 - 8:15)
   - The concept of thoughts as choices and recognizing the power of our thoughts.
   - The "model" of analyzing circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and results.
   
4. Holding Negative Thoughts Captive (8:16 - 11:45)
   - Empowering individuals, especially women, to challenge negative thought patterns.
   - The importance of holding thoughts to a higher truth and accountability to the Lord.
   
5. Navigating Suffering with Joy (11:46 - 15:30)
   - How faith isn't just about feelings but a decision and an action, even in times of suffering.
   - The quote by St. Therese of Lisieux that shifted Christina's perspective on faith.
   
6. Embracing Both Joy and Suffering (15:31 - 18:30)
   - Discussion on the idea that both joy and suffering can coexist in our lives.
   - The importance of not feeling guilty for experiencing joy amidst the world's suffering.

7. The Power of Thought and Emotion (18:31 - 21:00) 

   - How recognizing and choosing our thoughts can lead to a deeper sense of freedom and love.
   - The analogy of thoughts as train choices at a station.

8. Finding Holiness in Ordinary Tasks (21:01 - 25:15)
   - Navigating the challenges of everyday tasks as a stay-at-home mom.
   - Sanctifying daily routines and experiences through prayer and love.

9. Embracing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary (25:16 - 28:00)
   - Living out the extraordinary in everyday life by infusing it with love and faith.
   - Recognizing pain and suffering as opportunities to love more deeply.

10. Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Christina (28:01 - 30:00)
    - Summarizing the key takeaways from the conversation.
    - Information on how to connect with Christina Brown on Instagram and her website.

Conclusion:
In this episode, Christina Brown shares valuable insights into the power of choosing our thoughts, finding joy amid suffering, and sanctifying everyday moments. She reminds us that, as Catholics, we have the opportunity to embrace both joy and suffering, recognizing that they can coexist. By holding our thoughts captive and seeking holiness in the ordinary, we can experience a profound shift in our perspective and draw closer to God.

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Join us today as Emily Adams explores how the Lord is at work even in the midst of infant loss. 

Emily is a Catholic wife and mother of 10. She has four living children here on earth, and 6 little souls in heaven.  Emily is a Resident Catholic Coach for Metanoia Catholic and is on a mission to help Catholic women discover hope and find purpose within their pain after baby loss. She helps her clients through 1:1 and group coaching learn how to embrace their story, process through their emotions with integrity, and become open to understanding God’s unique call to sanctity in sorrow.

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