Holy Hot Mess - A Podcast for Catholic Women

Friendly, causal chat with Caroline about how to convert your husband to Catholicism.

About the Holy Hot Mess Podcast

The Holy Hot Mess podcast is where we navigate the twists and turns of life as Catholic Christian women through candid conversations, laughter, and insightful interviews. Join your host, Heather, as she dive deep into the messy and beautiful journey of faith, healing, and growth.

In each episode, she shares wisdom...

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 enl...

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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 s...

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 t...

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 unexp...

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 compariso...

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 stru...

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 i...

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, Heather takes on the challenging yet rewarding journey of attending Catholic Mass with small children. Drawing from her own experiences, Heather shares hard-earned wisdom, heartfelt stories, and practical tips for not just surviving but thriving while bringing little ones to Mass.

This episode is made possible by the...

In this empowering episode of the Holy Hot Mess podcast, host Heather engages in a heart-to-heart conversation with insightful Flo, The Catholic Nutritionist, and host of the Made Good podcast. Together, they explore the profound journey of shifting perspectives from self-hate and punishment to embracing and nourishing our bodies as God intended.

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Welcome to the Holy Hot Mess podcast, where host Heather takes you on a journey into the heart of Lent, exploring its significance, traditions, and the profound impact it can have on our spiritual lives and why the Lord through the Church requires us to enter into this season.

In this episode, Heather unravels the holy essence of Lent, also known as Quadragesima in Latin, translating to 'Fortieth.' It's a 40-day per...

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, host Heather interviews Felicia Morisette, exploring her unique journey from being a lukewarm Catholic to a worship leader at Bethel Church and eventually returning to the traditional Catholic faith. The conversation delves into the impact of a YouTube video by Fr. Chad on the Rightly Ordered Family, discussing ...

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, as Heather engages in a candid conversation with Desirae, better known as The Uncatechized Catholic on Instagram. Desirae takes us on a compelling journey through her faith, from a lukewarm upbringing in Catholicism to a brief but wild detour into Mormonism, and ultimately finding her way back to the fullness of the Catholic faith.

Desirae shares the challenges she faced growin...

This week, we've got a special episode with your host, Heather, who's bringing her unique perspective with over 10 years of on-and-off solo parenting, Catholic Military Wife experience. If you've ever found yourself navigating the parenting journey alone, buckle up for some real talk and genuine insights.

Heather kicks things off by diving into the messiness of solo parenting, drawing from her own experiences as a US Air Force wife...

Ellen is a speaker and coach who specializes in sex and intimacy and is the host of Charting Toward Intimacy the #1 sex and intimacy podcast for Catholic women. Ellen has helped hundreds of Catholic women actually desire and enjoy good, holy sex with their husbands. She holds a certificate in the fundamentals of sex therapy from the Buehler Institute and is in pursuit of her masters degree in Theology of the Body and the New Evange...

In this episode, Heather gets real about the struggles and benefits of creating a Rule of Life as a Catholic wife and mom. Just a woman just trying to keep it together, not doing too much, 

She's diving into the nitty-gritty of the book "A Mother's Rule of Life," giving it both a high-five and bit of a side-eye. But don't worry - this isn't your typical book club rant; it's a genuine conversation about what has worked, what didn't,...

In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, your host, Heather, delves into a profound exploration of the choice we have when faced with suffering. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Catholic faith and saints who have come before us, Heather encourages Catholic women to consider the option of embracing their crosses and choosing to suffer well with the Lord. Easier said than done.

Heather emphasizes the transformative ...

Get ready for an authentic and heart-to-heart conversation on the Holy Hot Mess podcast, where Heather sits down with Melissa, one of the founders of the Saints Alive podcast. Together, they dive into the mission and Melissa's heart behind Saints Alive, sharing how the podcast is reshaping the narrative of seemingly unattainable perfection to real, raw, relatable stories o...

Heather is back with another candid solo episode, and this time she's tackling a topic that's as spicy as your grandma's secret chili recipe – how we, as modern-day Catholic Christian women, can sometimes be too easily offended.

In this unfiltered chat, Heather throws a curveball at the prevailing idea that we're always victims of someone else's words or actions. She's not holding back on reminding us that we're the CEOs of our own...