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Happy, Holy Mama

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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34:25

MVP: Mom's Office Hours

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/08/11

If you were a teacher in a brick-and-mortar school or professor in college you would have designated time when you would prep your day, prepare the rest of your week, do research, grade papers, and receive students' questions either via email or in person. However, as homeschoolers we have the added obstacles of toddlers and babies underfoot, laundry that needs to be changed over, meals that need to be made, and children delivered around town for various activities. So how do you get it all done?

15:58

How do I ease into a homeschool year?

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/08/04

Homeschool mamas have the best of intentions this time of year. Whether you love hitting the ground running with all the subjects or you prefer easing in gently, there’s no one right way to start your homeschool year. But today, I’m making the case for taking it slow on purpose. Why? Because starting with just a few key subjects (or skills) can help you build momentum, create muscle memory, and stack up some early wins. And those wins matter, especially when things don’t go quite according to

15:03

Don't Talk to My Friend Like That!

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/07/28

You’re staring at the homeschool plans you once felt so excited about… but now they just feel overwhelming. Your house is a mess, the kids are wild, and the doubt starts to creep in: “Why can’t I keep up?” “This isn’t good enough.” “I’m not good enough.” “Maybe they were right, I can’t do this.” If your daily thoughts sound more like criticism than compassion, if you’ve ever felt ashamed, defeated, or like you’re failing at the thing you care most about, you are not alone! So many mothers talk to

24:51

A Marian Mindset Shift for the Upcoming School Year +...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/07/21

We just wrapped up an incredibly energizing Planning Week inside Happy, Holy Mama, and I couldn’t wait to share some of the most powerful moments with you! Whether you’re just starting to plan or want a fresh lens to look at your current homeschool year, this episode offers a simple filter to help you focus, reset, and move forward with greater clarity and hope. Plus, I share one beautiful mindset shift that can change how you show up each day as a homeschooling mama, a wife, and a daughter of

Planning Week Recap and a Marian Mindset Shift for...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/07/21

We just wrapped up an incredibly energizing Planning Week inside Happy, Holy Mama, and I couldn’t wait to share some of the most powerful moments with you. Whether you’re just starting to plan or want a fresh lens to look at your current homeschool year, this episode offers a simple filter to help you focus, reset, and move forward with greater clarity and hope. Plus, I share one beautiful mindset shift that can change how you show up each day as a homeschooling mama, a wife, and a daughter of God