True Presence: Helping Overwhelmed Catholic Moms Design a life of Purpose and Presence | a Catholic Podcast Kelsey Pasquarell

Our Gifts and Talents do not belong to us but to our Lord.  Join us for a delightful interview with award-winning Musician John Michael Talbot on renouncing our art, focusing on what matters, and living a holy, mission-oriented life.

John Michael Talbot is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic / Christian Music pioneer. His music has been the soundtrack to the faith journey of millions of believers throughout the world! Late Have I Loved You is his 59th album and will be released February 14, 2024!
A Best-Selling (and prolific) author, John Michael’s 37th book, "The Lord's Supper: A Eucharistic Revival" was published in 2023. His 38th publication, and first ever autobiography, "Late Have I Loved You" was published February 14, 2024!
In 2019 John Michael established his "Inner Room of Spirituality" - an online teaching community designed to lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church through the wisdom of Scripture, Monasticism, Community Living and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
John Michael lives and leads the monastic life, which overflows into his very active ministry from Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas, where he is the Founder and General Minister of the Catholic based community The Brothers and Sisters of Charity.
Official Website:  www. JohnMichaelTalbot.com
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-Need help teaching your kids how to do chores?  Check out the Raising Helpers Guide
-Feel like the Rosary isn't working for your Neurodiverse family? Get all the tips here
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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
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-Need help teaching your kids how to do chores?  Check out the Raising Helpers Guide
-Feel like the Rosary isn't working for your Neurodiverse family? Get all the tips here
-Is your to-do list overwhelming?  Get Unstuck
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Hi there!  I'm your host, Kelsey. 
I started my career as a productivity expert passionately helping charities and social entrepreneurs maximize their impact in the greater Washington D.C. area.  
Now, I help other Catholic moms fight the good fight with strategies for time-freedom that let you show up as a calm, present parent and live an intentional life.

I'm a homeschooling mom of four, a globally-ranked podcaster and a Certified coach.
Catholic Moms don't have to feel stressed and burned out all the time and I want to help you set yourself free so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

Want me to be YOUR Coach??  Book a call here.
 
 

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% off Zelie Craft Shop with code ZELIENEWS(Thanks Madeleine!!)

Free Resources:
-Need help teaching your kids how to do chores?  Check out the Raising Helpers Guide
-Feel like the Rosary isn't working for your Neurodiverse family? Get all the tips here
-Is your to-do list overwhelming?  Get Unstuck
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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


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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.

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Sarah Mackenzie is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family and several picture books, including the soon-to-be-released Because Barbara. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, which has been downloaded over 14 million times in more than 160 countries, and is the Publisher at the boutique publishing house, Waxwing Books. Her best work though, is at home in the Northwest, where she and her husband homeschool their 6 children. You can connect with Sarah at readaloudrevival.com.
 
Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew, should be a kind of paradise. And because Barbara did whatever she set her mind to, she made it one. Barbara Cooney set her mind to lots of things - none so dear as capturing the beauty of the world in her paintings. These paintings would form the setting for her award-winning picture books, including Miss Rumphius, Roxaboxen and Ox-Cart Man. 
Because Barbara follows the story of Barbara's life as she grows from a little girl with a dream into one of the most well-known and well-loved children's picture book illustrators. Don't miss this new picture book, written by Sarah Mackenzie and illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen, releasing this spring. You can pre-order your copy at waxwingbooks.com. 

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.

Ready to cut your scroll time for Lent?  Pre-Register HERE for the True Presence Challenge and let's get really intentional about social media and phone use!
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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 journal prompts Too much to do and don't know where to start? Grab our Free mini-workbook, Unstuck and On Task.