Best Momcast Podcasts (2024)

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Saving for Today, Tomorrow, and College // Ann Dagg 21:50

8h ago21:50

21:50

We brought in our favorite financial expert to help us understand all the ins and outs of saving money! It doesn't matter what you make as a single mom, what matters is how you spend and save the money you make. Listen in as Ann Dagg chats with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about saving for today, tomorrow, and college. Ann Dagg, a former single mom, is a…

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227 | A Holistic Approach to Hormone Balance w/Leisha Drews 49:33

1d ago49:33

49:33

What you may consider a “normal” period (moodiness, cramping, breast tenderness, fatigue) my guest would call “red flags” of hormone imbalance. But it doesn’t have to be this way! If you’ve been told the only solution to your discomfort is a prescription for birth control, buckle up for a candid conversation about hormones, monthly cycles, and peri…

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Children’s Books with Katie Warner #283 27:54

2d ago27:54

27:54

Lisa Hendey sits down with noted children’s author Katie Warner to discuss her latest projects for families. Katie Warner is a Catholic homeschooling mother of five and bestselling children's book author with a graduate degree in theology. You can find her many children's books and free resources for Catholic children at FirstFaithTreasury.com. One…

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Episode #29: Emotional Rollercoasters! 20:36

3d ago20:36

20:36

If you’re a mom, you’re dealing with someone’s emotions almost all the time. Her emotions. His emotions. Your emotions. It truly can feel like a wild, unpredictable rollercoaster ride, can’t it? On today’s episode, Janet breaks down a familiar scripture in a fresh, powerful way to help you talk to your daughter about emotions. Let’s teach our girls…

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The Secrets & Benefits of Budgeting // Ann Dagg 21:44

1d ago21:44

21:44

Part 1 of 2 We brought in our favorite financial expert to help us navigate this worthy topic. It doesn't matter what you make as a single mom, what matters is how you spend and save the money you make. Listen in as Ann Dagg chats with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about the secrets and benefits of budgeting. Ann Dagg, a former single mom, is a Wealth Man…

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If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story 19:28

3d ago19:28

19:28

Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process. Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which l…

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CatholicMom Prayercast with Mike Aquilina #18 22:35

4d ago22:35

22:35

Heidi Hess Saxton and Maria Morera Johnson welcome Mike Aquilina, author of St. Joseph and His World(Scepter Press). Mike Aquilina is a Catholic author and journalist working in the area of Church history, especially patristics. He is executive vice-president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, a Catholic research center based in Steubenv…

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Perseverance // Gene Carlsward 9:46

9d ago9:46

9:46

This episode will focus on the power of perseverance and how we can give that gift to our children. Listen as Gene Carlsward tells about being raised by a single mom and the character trait instilled in him. Mel Hiett uses Gene’s story and a story in scripture to show us the gift of perseverance. Single mom, perseverance can be a part of your story…

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226 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Lists 34:59

8d ago34:59

34:59

If you are a person who hates "being a slave" to your to-do list, this episode is for you. I break down the exact process I use to create lists that free up my brain space, move the needle on projects that matter to me, keep track of looming deadlines, and permit me to ignore everything else. If you think you're not a "list person" I challenge you …

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NCR Earth Beat with Stephanie Clary #282 26:33

9d ago26:33

26:33

Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson welcome journalist and mother Stephanie Clary for a conversation on caring for our natural world and our families. Stephanie Clary is the environment editor at the National Catholic Reporter. EarthBeat is the faith and environment project of the National Catholic Reporter. Their content includes news, opinions, …

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The Write Stuff: Whitney’s Story 12:08

11d ago12:08

12:08

Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren’t used to their full capacity. For the most part, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to explore her creati…

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Redemption // Simi John 12:11

16d ago12:11

12:11

This episode will examine redemption through two stories. Listen as Simi John tells her story through the lens of redemption and faith. Mel Hiett brings light to a story from scripture that shows us the power and possibility of redemption. Single mom, your story can be full of redemption as well. To watch Simi's story and others go to: https://aris…

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225 | How to Get Stuff Done by Creating Schedules that Work w/Sasha Star Robertson, Pt2 32:03

17d ago32:03

32:03

How can you create time blocks in your schedule when you have tiny kids at home? What does self-care look like for the mom with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers? What do we do when we feel 100% called to motherhood and also 100% called to a career or a ministry? Is balance even possible? Well, my guest today would argue that, yes, yes it is. And…

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A Faith Such as Heaven Intended #281 25:06

16d ago25:06

25:06

Lisa Hendey and Barb Szyszkiewicz talk storytelling with novelist Amanda Lauer, author of the newly published novel A Faith Such as Heaven Intended, the fifth installment in Lauer’s young adult Civil War series. An avid reader and history buff since childhood, Amanda Lauer is the author of the award-winning Heaven Intended Civil War series, and the…

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Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story 14:20

18d ago14:20

14:20

Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through. So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point? Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and…

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CatholicMom Prayercast with Theresa Kiser #17 24:35

18d ago24:35

24:35

Heidi Hess Saxton and Maria Morera Johnson welcome Theresa Kiser, author of Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server (OSV). Theresa Kiser is a children’s book author in South Carolina. She is the author of the “Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server” series (OSV). Her debut picture book is A Little Catholic’s Book of Liturgical Colors (Holy Heroes, 2019). Her award-…

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Staff Pick // Navigating Relationships with Adult Children // Pam Kanaly 34:15

23d ago34:15

34:15

Navigating Relationships with Adult Children // Pam Kanaly As moms, we will always be our kid's “mama.” But by virtue of age and their development, that relationship will change upon them reaching adulthood…and then what? How can we best adjust to this new role? Is it normal to struggle with the transition? How can we go from sitting in the front s…

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224 | How to Get Stuff Done by Creating Schedules that Work w/Sasha Star Robertson, Pt1 34:46

24d ago34:46

34:46

We are continuing our series on how to get stuff done and I’ve invited my friend Sasha Star Robertson to join us. She’s a mom to 3 children ages 3 mos, 18 mos, and 4 years. She’s also an entrepreneur, a podcast host, and a faith-based productivity coach. If you’re wondering how to get stuff done with littles at home, Sasha is your girl. She is here…

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The Baxters with Roma Downey #280 20:52

23d ago20:52

20:52

Lisa Hendey welcomes to the podcast Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey. Roma Downey joins us today to discuss her wonderful new project The Baxters, launching very soon on Amazon Prime. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series by Karen Kingsbury, The Baxters: Based on the worldwide best-sellin…

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Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions: Emily’s Story 23:45

25d ago23:45

23:45

If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you! This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she also shares HOW…

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Getting Past Your Past // Lisa Mackie with Deeper Still 37:00

29d ago37:00

37:00

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains discussions about abortion and may be triggering for some listeners. Getting Past Your Past // Lisa Mackie with Deeper Still This podcast is dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for single moms navigating the complex emotional landscape of healing from the past. Lisa Mackie with Deeper Still w…

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223 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Routines 23:29

30d ago23:29

23:29

Are you having trouble getting stuff done? Maybe you are struggling with how to balance your time with the Lord while also tending to your never-ending to-do list. Or maybe you are struggling with only doing the stuff on your to-do list but never getting to the things that feed your soul and creativity. If you are struggling to get stuff done then …

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Catholic Momcast 279: In the Trenches Book Club Week Four 33:56

1M ago33:56

33:56

Join author Kelsey Gillespy for the final session of our 4-week Book Club and nurture your spiritual life amid the chaos and beauty of raising littles. We're reading In the Trenches: Finding God Through Parenting Littles by Kelsey Gillespy for our Winter 2024 Book Club! This week, we hosted the final session of our Winter 2024 Book Club! We're read…

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Episode #28: Six Strong Women Your Girl Should Follow! 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

Lots of people are vying for your daughter’s attention. So many voices calling out to her: “Buy this!” “Listen to this!” “Eat this!” “Do this!” “Write this!” On today’s episode, Dannah, Shani, and Janet talk about how to help our girls understand the differences between a Godly influencer and an ungodly influencer. Listen to Incredible Influencers …

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How to Rock Your Performance Review: Bella’s Story 21:49

1M ago21:49

21:49

Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves. Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot. In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review anxiety is real.…

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CatholicMom Prayercast: Easter Vigil #16 25:12

1M ago25:12

25:12

Heidi and Maria have an intimate conversation about their memories of the Easter Vigil, and practices for Holy Week as they lead up to Easter. Links for this Episode: The Ave Prayer Intentions Journal Pre-order Heidi's new book: Stories of the Eucharist: A Family Treasury of Saints and Seekers Sign up for Maria's newsletter and get some exciting ne…

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222 | What to do When Your Child Suffers from Body Shame w/Jane Curry Weber 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

The stats on kids and body shame are staggering. Some studies suggest that 94% of teen girls and 64% of teen boys have been shamed for how their body looks. As moms we can have a huge influence over how our kids see themselves and their bodies. Today, I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber. She has been helping families…

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Hope for Right Now with Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps #278 31:47

1M ago31:47

31:47

Lisa Hendey is joined by guests Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps to discuss their new "Hope for Right Now" podcast from Walking with Purpose. Lisa Brenninkmeyer is Founder and CEO of Walking with Purpose, ap apostolate that develops and delivers Catholic Bible studies for adult women, young women, and girls. Laura Phelps is a Catholic author, sp…

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Using Critical Thinking with Self-Compassion: Stephanie's Story 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

Perfectionism feels like a bad word, but is it? Maybe there is another way to reframe how we think about striving for perfection as professionals and parents that can help us move toward our goals without burning out. This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps working parents break the bur…

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Catholic Mom Prayercast #15: Holy Week 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

Heidi Hess Saxton and Maria Morera Johnson discuss the story of Heidi's conversion to Catholicism and the first time she received the sacraments, 30 years ago at the Easter Vigil.

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The Art of Apology // Sara Maulsby 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

The Art of Apology // Sara Maulsby In a world where we strive to be perfect moms, we often forget that we're also human. This podcast is dedicated to the power of apologies in parenting. Join us as we delve into the delicate art of saying "sorry" to our children. Listen in as Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett discuss how apologizing can strengthen your family…

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221 | Why We Have Body Shame and How to Overcome It w/Jane Curry Weber 45:07

1M ago45:07

45:07

Today I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber to talk about body shame and women: What causes it. How social media contributes to it. How it leads to eating disorders. And what we can do to overcome it. And stay tuned to the end of our conversation where I go off on a tangent about my insecurities talking about my weight…

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Cabrini with Leo Severino #277 28:26

1M ago28:26

28:26

Cohosts Lisa Hendey and Maria Morera Johnson catch up with “Cabrini” producer Leo Severino to learn all about this new release from Angel Studios. Leo Severino is a 20-year Hollywood veteran and a founding partner of Metanoia Films. Angel Studios will release “Cabrini” exclusively in theaters nationwide Friday, March 8 About Cabrini: From Alejandro…

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The Wisdom in Anger : Lisa's Story 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

If you've ever felt anger building up inside you due to resentment and frustration at home or at work, then you are JUST like us. The best news, though, is that Lisa Marchiano wants to give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what boundaries are being cr…

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220 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Theme Days 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

Do you feel like you're drowning? Is your house rarely clean? I mean, really clean? Are you struggling with how to take good care of your children AND also find time to get your work done AND be a good daughter AND a good sister AND a good friend AND mop the floors? Do you need a system that actually works? A system that will help you fit in all th…

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Catholic Momcast 276: In the Trenches Book Club Week Three 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

Join author Kelsey Gillespy for the third session of our 4-week Book Club and nurture your spiritual life amid the chaos and beauty of raising littles. We're reading In the Trenches: Finding God Through Parenting Littles by Kelsey Gillespy for our Winter 2024 Book Club! This week, we hosted the second session of our Winter 2024 Book Club! We're rea…

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Childhood Trauma & Triumph // Savanah Patt 36:01

2M ago36:01

36:01

Childhood Trauma & Triumph // Savanah Patt Savanah Patt adopted two daughters and her whole world changed. She found herself parenting alone while navigating the twists and turns of raising children impacted by trauma. Every single mom must listen as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett help Savanah unpack this powerful story.…

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Owning Your Power Quotient: Shelmina's Story 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

You've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career? This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two. Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally create a life and ca…

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219 | Why You Don't Get Stuff Done 19:19

2M ago19:19

19:19

If there's one thing I learned about YOU in my most recent podcast listener survey is this: you love practical episodes to help you find balance. If there are two things I'd add this: You are struggling to get stuff done. So, today and next week and maybe even beyond next week, we’re going there. We’re getting personal and practical. Today I’m givi…

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Staff Pick // How to Be a Great Sports Mom // Coach Tony Brady 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

Coach Tony Brady - How to Be a Great Sports Mom In this episode, we sat down with a veteran baseball coach. Coach Tony Brady brings years of wisdom to the table as he coaches us moms on how to support our athletes. Tony navigates some hard truths for both moms and their athletes that will bring you so much hope in the end. Single mom, listen in and…

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St. Monica Ministry with Celeste Behe #275 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson sit down with Celeste Behe to discuss the St. Monica Ministry, an apostolate of prayer and support for families of those no longer practicing the faith. Lisa Hendey and Maria Johnson sit down with Celeste Behe to discuss the St. Monica Ministry, a dedicated community and prayer network offering support to the families …

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