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Happy New Year, friend! If you’re feeling the pressure to do things differently in your homeschool — or telling yourself you just need more self-discipline — this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk about five different kinds of discipline that support homeschooling, depending on what you’re facing in this season.

You’ll hear:

• how to think about discipline in a more specific way

• why different situations call for di...

Hi friend,

As we come to the end of 2025, I wanted to pause with you and name the gift that often gets lost in the middle of homeschooling and everyday life.

In this episode of Catch Your Breath, I reflect on the freedom, rest, and grace Jesus offers us right where we are—at the kitchen table, in unfinished lessons, and in the weight we carry into the next day.

This isn’t an episode about catching up, fixing your homeschool, or pla...

What happens when the season (or the intentional break)  ends…and the list is still there?

In this episode of Catch Your Breath, I’m sharing a personal reflection on a season that didn’t look the way I planned—and what I noticed when I slowed down long enough to look again.

This isn’t an episode about productivity or fixing your to-do list. It’s about perspective. About presence. And about the quiet work that still happens when the...

Hey friend,

December can be full. Full calendars, full expectations, and sometimes full guilt. Many of us want a break but aren’t always sure how to approach it.

In this episode of Catch Your Breath, we talk through three simple ways to think about a December break and how to use that time more intentionally.

OTFT: Choose one focus for your December break and let it guide how you use your time.

December Prayer Guide: Email JOY to ...

December can feel like when you’re doing your best to make it a good month for your family.

If you’ve been trying to manage homeschool, plans, expectations, and real life at the same time… this episode will meet you right where you are.

This is a simple conversation about strength, joy, and how to move through this month without losing yourself in the process.

If you need a moment to breathe in the middle of your holiday plans — th...

This week, we’re slowing down for a moment to remember something we already know but often forget: gratitude is powerful.

Not just as a feeling — but in what it does to us mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Science can explain a lot of it, but Scripture has been showing us this truth long before research ever named it.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing why gratitude matters, what it does inside us, and why this seaso...

If you’ve had a moment in homeschool that instantly turned into

“I’m failing at this,”

you’re not alone — and you’re not the only mom who thinks that way.

This episode gets honest about that feeling: why it shows up so quickly, why it hits so hard, and how to stop the moment from becoming a story about who you are.

We walk through a simple reset you can use the next time that thought hits — one that helps you pause, breathe, and mo...

If you had to finish this sentence, "Right now, homeschool feels...," what would you say? Most moms never pause long enough to answer. 

In this episode, if you can get past the coughing, we pause long enough to notice what you’re actually feeling today.

You’ll hear:

• what it shows you about your days
• one simple step you can take right now

Your One Thing for Today: Name your word. Talk to God about it.

If this helped you ...

If you’ve ever felt yourself bouncing between:

• wanting to be gentle, and then realizing you came in a little strong

• trying to stay on top of things, and then noticing the whole day went to tasks

• wanting to just enjoy your kids, and then remembering there’s still learning to lead

this episode will make sense to you.

Homeschooling often means holding more than one priority at a time. Not choosing one or the other — ...

After more than 18 months away, I’m back — and this episode gets honest about what that season really looked like.

I share how grief, overwhelm, and life changes brought me to a full stop… and how that pause helped me restart toward a breathable life.

I walk through my belief-to-mindset-to-action apprach — how aligning what I believe, think, and do has changed everything — and end with a simple One Thing for Today: notice where you...

Hi friend,

In this quick update, I'm sharing a little about why things have been quiet lately and why I'm hitting pause to take my advice to reflect, reset, and refresh. To Be still and remember He is still God, especially during the most difficult seasons of our life.

Please know it's certainly not goodbye, just a short break to adjust and come back stronger. In the meantime, I hope you'll subscribe, go back and listen to your fav...

Hey friend,

Ever feel like you’re waiting for a nod or a green light to just... breathe? To decide what’s truly right for you and your family? You’re not alone.

This episode is all about breaking free from the ‘permission slip’ we think we need—whether it’s to pause for self-care, shift gears, or dive into homeschooling. It’s time to talk about why we stall, waiting for approval that, deep down, we know we don’t need.

Why do we do ...

HI friend,

I'm tackling a question that's been on the minds of many in our community: how do we create and deepen friendships as busy homeschooling moms? This topic, sparked by a question from one of our community members, is something I'm really excited to talk about.

Tune in to learn

• why finding joy in your own company can actually attract more meaningful friendships,
• why the quest for the perfect 'mom friend' might not be th...

Hi friend,

In this episode, we're exploring the concept of gentle endurance in homeschooling.

Tune in to learn

• the importance of maintaining energy, focus, and compassion throughout your homeschooling journey.
• 3 simple strategies to keep your passion and motivation high throughout the school year and beyond, and
• how to reframe the concept of endurance in homeschooling
• what you have to stop doing if you want to homeschool for th...

Hey Friend,

We're rethinking the whole balance game. Instead of chasing after this idea of perfect balance, I'll show you how to weave harmony into your day-to-day. We'll explore how setting up time blocks can seriously upgrade your routine and how embracing the AIM strategy (that's Accepting, Interrupting, and Managing stress) can be a game-changer.

And because I know how tough this homeschooling journey can be, we're all about ce...

Hey friend,

Have you ever been in a situation where your child is struggling to understand a certain subject or topic? It feels like no matter how much you both try, it just isn't clicking, leading to frustration for you and your child!

In this episode, we talk about '9 Tips'—simple yet effective strategies to help navigate these challenging moments. Not only will these support your child through their struggles, but they'll help...

Hi friend,

Are you a homeschooling mom grappling with the pressure to be perfect? Then this episode is for you.

We're exposing the myth of the 'perfect mom' in the world of homeschooling and the damaging effects of this unrealistic ideal. We're stressing the benefits of community over competition.

Tune in to learn the simple mindset shift that can help us

• shed the illusion of perfection.
• foster authentic relationships with each...

Hey friend,

Our challenge for this month is to reflect on what we love about homeschooling and, more importantly, what we love about our children.

If you're feeling a little on the verge of burnout or want to fall in love with homeschooling all over again this challenge is for you.

Are you curious? Tune in to this short episode and learn how this challenge could become a wonderful tradition in your home every February, then visit t...

Hey friend!

In this episode, we're talking about how a little unpredictability can spice up our homeschooling journey. 

You might think stepping away from our carefully planned routines could lead to chaos, right? But I hope I can bust that myth for you and help you leave room for spontaneity in your homeschooling day. 

I'm a big believer in the freedom to tweak our lesson, our day, and even our entire homeschool. Why not fo...