Ever had dinner time suddenly show up and have your heart drop into your stomach, realizing you don't have a plan?  Not anymore!  Today's episode features Tiffany Parke and Brittany White with a plethora of ideas for you to simplify feeding your family (and even manage the unexpected arrival of a crowd!). Check out their Meal Planning Resource Here Check out their podcast, The Deliberate Day Here Dive Deeper into True Presence: Watch MASTERING THE MENTAL LOAD: a FREE workshop for Overwhelmed Catholic Moms Other Free Resources: -Need help teaching your kids how to do chores?  ..read more

Do you ever feel like something is missing from your life? Do you feel guilty if you take some time to use your talents for something outside of motherhood?  This is a huge struggle for so many moms.  On today's episode, we're talking about whether there's a place for hobbies and passions in motherhood and one mom's journey to find that balance. On today's episode we have Madeleine Karako of Zelie's Craft Shop.  Madeleine is a mom of three very young kids, and shares how her craft shop helps her in her vocation and enriches the lives of her whole family. PS: Listeners Get 15% of ..read more

Have you ever heard the statement, "God will never give you more than you can handle?"  In today's episode we're diving into why this is not only false, but an immensely harmful understanding of suffering. Need help getting a daily Rosary going in your Neurodiverse family?  Grab my top tips here Design your Days on Purpose:  Join the April Cohort of the True Presence Membership   Dive Deeper into True Presence: NEW!! Join our Facebook Group for Challenges and Community! NEW!! Instagram/threads: @truepresencepodcast NEW!! Facebook: True Presence Podcast Well-Order ..read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of Catholic homeschooling?  Ever wonder if you're doing enough?  This episode cuts to the heart of homeschooling for YOUR unique family.  Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud revival joins us in a delightfully humourous episode about all the ins and outs of loving your homeschool life. Dive Deeper into True Presence: Want to cut back on your phone use? Join the True Presence Lenten Challenge: Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram/threads: @truepresencepodcast Follow us on Facebook: True Presence Podcast Well-Ordered Week ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Dive Deeper into True Presence: NEW!! Join our Facebook Group for Challenges and Community! NEW!! Instagram/threads: @truepresencepodcast NEW!! Facebook: True Presence Podcast Well-Ordered Week newsletter: weekly inspiration and ..read more

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.   Dive Deeper into True Presence: Well-Ordered Week newsletter: weekly inspiration and journal prompts Too much to do and don't know where to start? Grab our Free mini-workbook, Unstuck and On Task. Book a Discovery Call: www.truepresence.life 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 ..read more

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. Holiday Boundaries Scripts:  Grab yours here Want some time-freedom coaching?  Book a call with Kelsey  HERE Key Points: Embracing Imperfections: As Catholic moms, acknowledging imperfections is pivotal. Parenting involves experimentation without a one-size-fits-all approach. Confidence in Choices: Reaffirming con ..read more

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.   ?️?️?️?️Tired of the crazy commercial holiday season each year?  Wanting something a little slower and more prayerful? Register for SAVOR ADVENT--a guided challenge for Catholic Moms who want a slow and beautiful season with their family and are ready to get ahead of the crazy holidays this year.   This isn't about making your husband do c ..read more

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 ..read more