Today, I'm chatting with the amazing Bridget from According to Bridget, and we're tackling election year politics through a Catholic lens. Join us as we navigate the tricky waters of political discourse, sprinkled with a dash of humor and a whole lot of faith. From hot topics to civic duty, we're diving deep into how we can approach it all as Catholics. So, grab your drink of choice and tune in for a conversation that's sure to enlighten and entertain. Thanks for joining us on the Holy Hot Mess podcast – let's dive in! Links from this Episode: According to Bridget on IG According to Bridget P ..read more

Today's Sponsor! Rooted for Good Skincare! Use code HOLYHOTMESS20 for a discount on your organic, quality, Catholic owned skincare brand! Join me as we explore how to cultivate sacred self-care that isn't selfish, but essential for keeping our spirits alive and thriving so that we can pour into others and be Christ to the world. From setting boundaries to finding joy in the mundane of everyday, we'll unpack practical tips to make self-care a non-negotiable. So, grab your coffee and cozy up. Let's embrace the beautiful messiness of self-care together, one sacred moment at a time. Stay tuned and ..read more

Grab your coffee and get cozy because on this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, Heather sits down with Sarah and Patrick Metts, creators of RESTORE Catholic Marriage. They're here to give insight on navigating the rocky road of marriage when trust takes a hit - everything from communication hiccups to full-blown (inevitable) crises. Sarah and Patrick explain the importance of communication, openness and safety for everyone in the marriage - the person who has been wronged as well as the one doing the wronging. Our guests are armed with battle-tested advice for kickstarting the trust-rebuil ..read more

In this solo episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, your host Heather delves into a topic that's both timely and timeless: how Christians can navigate turbulent times with preparedness, without succumbing to panic. Drawing from her own experiences and insights, Heather offers practical advice and spiritual guidance for believers facing the uncertainties of natural disasters, grid failures, war, famine, pandemics, and any other unexpected crises. She explores the balance between faith and practicality, emphasizing the importance of preparedness as a responsible stewardship of God-given resources ..read more

Grab your coffee, cozy up, & join Heather on the Holy Hot Mess podcast for Catholic Women for an unscripted, heart-to-heart chat with the fabulous Caroline Perkins. This episode is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two friends at a cozy coffee shop, delving into the nitty-gritty of motherhood in the era of social media. Heather and Caroline share their love-hate relationship with the digital realm. From the comparison to the loneliness, they spill the tea on why social media has been such a soul suck for their motherhood journey. So, if you've ever felt like the odd mom out in t ..read more

A compassionate and loving deep dive into the back ground of this Supreme Court Ruling out of Alabama on IVF.  It's a really hard conversation to have, it is. Because in this one it's not the baby haters against the baby lovers like we like to make the abortion debate about, it's people who - (mostly) rightly, beautifully, want to become parents and doctors who (mostly) think they're doing the right thing helping these couples struggling achieve pregnancy. But the end does not justify the means. There is a way to say that and get the point across with someone you know intimately, love dea ..read more

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess podcast, host Heather explores the question of why one should choose Catholicism over other belief systems. We need to be able to answer this question for ourselves, our children and in defense of the faith. With so many different sects of Christianity - how do you choose? She dives into the messiness of the Catholic Church and why sticking with it because it is the True faith, despite all the imperfect humans in it is a call to obedience not one of feelings. Links & Resources: Why Be Catholic & Not Just Christian? - Fr Mike Schmitz Why Be Catholic ..read more

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Announcements Funds for podcast: Zoom, email, website hosting & designer, Canva for documents & graphics, adobe for editing the podcast all equals about $1500/year Patreon.com/holyhotmess 3 Tiers 1.99 - Shout out on the pod 3.99 - Shout out on the pod & unedited guest interviews 4.99 - Shout out on the pod, unedited guest interviews & 45min ish group zoom call with me and all the other Super Shawties on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 4:30PM eastern time Venmo - @holyhotmess_ if you just want to do a lump sum and somehow get me your email and I’ll add you to the group z ..read more