Happy, Holy Mama

Emily Brown
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Life Coach and homeschool mom of seven Emily Brown teaches Catholic homeschool moms life coaching tools steeped in our rich Catholic faith, to begin building self-trust and self-confidence!

  1. 2d ago

    A Love Letter to the Mother Planning Her Homeschool Year

    Planning your homeschool year can easily become another task you feel like you have to carry all on your own. But what if the very first step isn't choosing curriculum or making a schedule? What if it's simply sitting with the Lord. In this week's short episode, I'm sharing why the posture of receptivity changes everything when it comes to planning your homeschool and your family life. Before we make our plans, we have to make room for God's. I'll also share a personal "love letter" that came from time spent with Jesus in Adoration, which I believe is a message of encouragement for every Catholic homeschool mom who has ever felt the weight of trying to get it all right, and that it's all riding on your shoulders. If you've been carrying fears about your children's future, doubting yourself, or feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of homeschooling, I pray these words remind you that you were never meant to carry this alone. Grab your earbuds and accept an invitation to pray more than you plan, trust more than you strive, and let the Lord build what He is calling your family to become in: A Love Letter to the Mother Planning Her Homeschool Year. Plan Your Year with the Lord Here!

    A Love Letter to the Mother Planning Her Homeschool Year

  2. Jul 6

    Homeschool Planning Mistakes that Waste Your Time and Energy

    Planning Season is officially here! I'm talking to clients, mom friends, and random people all over the world via social media and everyone is doing the same thing: Trying to figure out their homeschool for this year. What language arts curriculum is best?  When should we do school? What should we use for religion? What will keep my kids the most motivated and engaged? And these are fine questions to ask, but they're not the best questions. They won't yield the best results. Especially if you are trying to make those decisions reliant on your own limited understanding.  That's why I'm talking about some of the biggest homeschool planning mistakes I've seen parents waste so much time doing, and want to give you some insight on how to it better, more efficiently, and more effectively. Because I want you to enjoy your homeschool life. There's no reason not to! Enjoying it can absolutely start with the best plans…and the best plans are made with the Lord. Grab your earbuds to hear more in: Homeschool Planning Mistakes that Waste Your Time and Energy. Plan Your Year With the Lord HERE.

    Homeschool Planning Mistakes that Waste Your Time and Energy

  3. Jun 29

    Goal Setting with the Holy Spirit and Denise Jelinek

    Have you ever felt that quiet nudge from God to change something in your life, but convinced yourself it wasn't the right time?  Maybe you've been waiting for a new year, a different season, or for life to finally calm down before taking the first step. In this special conversation, I'm joined by my friend and fellow Catholic coach, Denise Jelinek, to talk about what it really means to pursue the goals God places on your heart.  Together, we unpack why lasting change isn't about willpower or perfection, but listening to God and inviting the Holy Spirit into the places where you've been striving on your own. Whether you're struggling with yelling, emotional eating, disorganization, discouragement, or simply sensing that God is calling you to something more, we hope this episode will encourage you to stop waiting and begin with one small, grace-filled step (and we'll share what our favorite first steps are!). Grab your earbuds and join us if you've been longing for more peace, more freedom, and more confidence in following God's call in: Goal Setting with the Holy Spirit and Denise Jelinek. Get your free Homeschool Blueprint here! Work with Emily in the Happy, Holy Mama Membership here! Listen to Denise Jelinek's podcast, Weightloss with the Holy Spirit here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/ Free Catholic Weight Loss workshop (July 7th): https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/catholic-way-workshop/

    Goal Setting with the Holy Spirit and Denise Jelinek

  4. Jun 22

    The Unmet Expectations That Are Stealing Your Peace, and What to Do About Them

    You've explained it. You've reminded them. You've shown them what to do. And yet somehow you're still repeating yourself, chasing people down, and ultimately wondering why simple things feel so hard. Whether it's chores, schoolwork, attitudes, or just getting out the door on time, unmet expectations can quickly turn an ordinary day into a frustrating one. And, if you're not careful, they can turn into a life that feels overwhelming and defeating. But what if the problem isn't that your expectations are too high? What if the real issue is something deeper? In this episode, I'm unpacking why expectations so often steal our peace as homeschool moms. We're not stopping there, though.  Today, I'm explaining how to tell the difference between expectations that help your family grow and expectations that are making your motherhood harder than it needs to be. We'll talk about the hidden desires behind our expectations, why some frustrations keep showing up again and again, and a simple shift that can help you focus on who your children are becoming, instead of getting stuck on what isn't happening fast enough. If you've been feeling discouraged, impatient, or exhausted by the gap between what you hoped would happen and what's actually happening, grab your earbuds and join me for: The Unmet Expectations That Are Stealing Your Peace, and What to Do About Them. Plan your year with the Holy Spirit HERE Come work with me HERE!

    The Unmet Expectations That Are Stealing Your Peace, and What to Do About Them

  5. Jun 15

    I'm Worried That I'm Not Resting Right (and What to Do About It)

    Sometimes even rest feels like one more thing you're getting wrong. You finally have a quiet moment, the kids are occupied, the house settles down, but instead of feeling peaceful, you feel frozen. You spend your precious rest time wondering what you should be doing, worrying that you're wasting it, or getting caught in the endless loop of "I don't know." I don't know how to rest. I don't know where to start. I don't know what to do. In this episode, I'm talking about why those three little words can quietly steal your peace, drain your energy, and keep you stuck in overwhelm long after the school year ends. Today, I'm diving into: Why "I don't know" creates more stress than clarity, and how to recognize you're stuck in it. How learned helplessness doesn't just show up in your kids. The connection between rest, decision fatigue, and overwhelm, and what to trade it for. Five simple beliefs that can help you move forward with more confidence, hope, and trust in God, and uproot discouragement and even despair. My sister in Christ, the goal isn't to have everything figured out every day, so that you can have peace. The goal is to become the woman, the mother, the homeschooler whose peace is rooted in trust, faith, hope, and gratitude. If you've been feeling discouraged, exhausted, or unsure of how to truly rest this summer, this episode will help you replace confusion with clarity, despair with hope, and self-doubt with faith. Grab your earbuds and join me for: I'm Worried That I'm Not Resting Right (and What to Do About It). Get your FREE Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint HERE Get the details to come work with me HERE!

    I'm Worried That I'm Not Resting Right (and What to Do About It)

  6. Jun 8

    Getting Your Child (and Yourself) Ready to Launch After Graduation

    Something that caught me off guard last year was how hard it hit me that my oldest was graduating from our homeschool and would be leaving in a matter of days, instead of years. Whether your kids are still little, about to start high school, or if graduation is right around the corner, the thought of your baby leaving is likely something that tugs on your heart strings and, if you're not careful, can threaten to steal your peace. As a mom who is currently standing in that strange space between "done with school" and actually launching into the world with my second oldest now, I have caught myself wondering if he's really ready. And the answer is that, he's as already as I've been able to make him.  And now with two boys leaving my home, what I've come to realize is that the real question is…am I ready?  Preparing your child, and yourself, for their eventual "launching" into adulthood is what I'm diving into in this week's Happy, Holy Mama Podcast episode.  Because, one of the hardest parts of homeschooling isn't teaching our children. It's learning how to gradually let them go. The truth is, they will have gaps.  We all have them.  And thankfully God is not asking you to create a flawless adult before graduation. He's asking you to prepare them to the best of your ability, and then trust HIM with your child when you can no longer be there for every moment. We'll talk about: The evolution of your relationship with your graduating teen How to stop letting fear about the future steal the time you still have together today The shift from teaching to mentoring/consulting as your children become young adults How to support your teen without over-coaching, over-planning, or taking responsibility for choices that belong to them If you're navigating the emotions of raising teens, preparing a graduate for the next chapter, or simply wondering how to hold both sadness and hope at the same time, then grab your earbuds and join me for this honest conversation about trusting God, releasing control, and preparing both your child and yourself for the beautiful, and exciting, next season ahead! Join me here for: Getting Your Child (and Yourself) Ready to Launch After Graduation. Then come work with me HERE! Get your FREE Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint HERE!

    Getting Your Child (and Yourself) Ready to Launch After Graduation

  7. Jun 1

    What You Need for a Life-Giving Summer

    Sometimes at the end of the school year I feel completely drained. Sometimes in a good way, because we've done everything I wanted to get to. But sometimes I'm drained because we were so focused on the work that we didn't fit enough of the rest or play that we needed. And honestly, that's completely normal.  You've spent months pouring yourself out for your family, checking all the boxes, managing all the schedules, and carrying all the responsibilities, if rest and fun aren't on your check-list, then of course they won't get done! Unfortunately what can happen is that when summer finally arrives, it can feel tempting to swing from one extreme to the other and you might end up spending the entire summer putting off anything that feels like work, because your brain doesn't want to go back there. It can feel tempting to think in all-or-nothing terms. I'm either working all the time, or I'm getting nothing done. Most of us don't live in the balanced middle. Which is why, this summer, I want to invite you to practice living in the balanced middle to create your And Life.  A life that includes rest and productivity. Fun and purpose. Peace and progress. In today's episode of the Happy, Holy Mama Podcast, I'm sharing why having an And Life doesn't require more energy from you, it actually gives you more energy. It simply comes down to:  Managing your negative, squirrely thought patterns Creating a doable routine that includes what you have desire for And building trust with yourself to do what you say you're going to do. Simple? Yes. Easy? Not necessarily. But, it is significantly easier, and more enjoyable, with a mentor and friends keeping you company!  If you're ready to stop bouncing between guilt, overwhelm, and distraction and to make room for the kind of summer break that feels balanced and fruitful, grab your earbuds to join me for: What You Need for a Life-Giving Summer. Join Summer Lovin' HERE - it's not too late, we start this week! Grab your FREE Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint here!

  8. May 25

    The Boundary Scripts That Stop Your Child's Emotions From Running the House

    As a homeschooling mom of seven, one of the things I coach on most often is setting healthy boundaries with your children to protect your peace.  So many parents are afraid of their children's push back and negative reactions, so you hesitate to create rules and enforce boundaries. But that only leaves you feeling stuck, trapped, and at the mercy of your children.  In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to stop letting your child's potential reaction manage your parenting.  I'm sharing four real-life examples of boundaries that come up frequently in parenting, covering issues like repetitive asking, responding to disrespect, and enforcing rules about chores and assignments.  I rarely give out scripts, but I'm giving you the exact dialogue I use in my own home so you can hear my tone and tweak the wording to feel natural and right for your family. Grab your earbuds and join me to learn how to calmly, respectfully, and confidently step into your role as the leader and maintain a peaceful inner dialogue in: The Boundary Scripts That Stop Your Child's Emotions From Running the House. Grab your free Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint to plan your year with the Lord Here! Get the details for the new pricing structure of Happy, Holy Mama MEMBERSHIP here!

    The Boundary Scripts That Stop Your Child's Emotions From Running the House
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Life Coach and homeschool mom of seven Emily Brown teaches Catholic homeschool moms life coaching tools steeped in our rich Catholic faith, to begin building self-trust and self-confidence!

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  • Creator
    Emily Brown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Happy, Holy Mama

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