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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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34:33

When to Quit, Make a Change, or Stay the Course

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/03/16

Over the past few weeks I have been talking with so many mamas who are teetering on the edge of giving up on homeschooling. They are feeling discouraged and defeated, wondering if their kids would be better off somewhere else. Not necessarily because it's what is best for the kids, but because they are tired. Tired of fighting with their kids about sitting still or staying focused. Tired of no one listening, and constantly being interrupted. Tired of making all the decisions, just to have their

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24:13

The Idol of Control: Behavior and the Three Rs of...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/03/09

This week my oldest child turns 19 and I am truly marveling at the man he is becoming. But it didn't always feel like a sigh of relief. I used to lie awake at night worrying that I was messing up my kids. I used to worry if they weren't learning what they needed, if their behavior meant I had made the wrong choices, or too many mistakes. I would dread the day and would look back and blame me for all of their stress, lack of preparation, and pain that I was sure they would have in the future. And it

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20:53

The Idol of Control: Time and Self-Reliance

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/03/02

As a homeschool mom it can feel like everything in your home rests on your shoulders. The meals. The lessons. The messes. The schedule. The spiritual atmosphere. It's easy to slip into the belief that if you don't manage everything perfectly, it will all fall apart. In this week's episode, I'm sharing a gentle invitation for the homeschool mom who feels stretched thin and responsible for everything. I'm talking about what it looks like to move from pressure and self-reliance into peace and true

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21:31

The Idol of Getting It Right: Lent, Homeschooling,...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/02/23

Why is it so hard to choose what to do for Lent? Why do we (me included!) put so much pressure on ourselves to pick the perfect sacrifice… the one thing that will finally move the needle… the one decision that will change everything? If you're a homeschool mama who finds herself stuck in indecision, or piling on five spiritual (or non spiritual!) goals because you're afraid one won't be "enough," this episode is for you. Today, I'm talking about the hidden idol of getting it right. The subtle fear

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24:03

Physical vs Emotional Exhaustion

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/02/16

The busyness of the semester is in full swing and, frankly, I'm tired! Not the kind of tired I was when our first six kids were eight and under, but still feeling pretty exhausted. I know I'm not the only one. There are days when we can absolutely pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and get the things done. And then there are days when everything just feels nearly impossible. Yes, it might have to do with how much sleep you're getting, but it also might have a lot to do with how you're talking to

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50:05

MVP: Blessed Be God: A Reflection on Loss, Suffering,...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/02/09

Do you know what makes a great saint? It's not their patience, kindness, or gentleness that are the hallmarks of great saints (I mean, St. Nicholas was punching heretics afterall!). Being united to God's will for your life is the key to being a great saint…and it is the antidote to suffering. Believing in His purpose and plans for you as His beloved daughter is essential to being united to His will and open to what He permits in your life. Accepting His will is crucial for your growth, and the

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38:42

How to Stop Letting Other People's Thoughts Derail...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/02/02

Do you know what impacts every Catholic homeschool mom, especially when we're feeling tender, overwhelmed, or unsure of ourselves? Other people's opinions. Today, I'm talking about what happens in your heart and mind when someone criticizes your parenting, questions your homeschool choices, or simply gives you that look that makes you spiral. I unpack the truth about how emotions actually work, why other people can't "make" you feel shame or discouragement, and how our own thoughts often become the

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40:41

The Priorities and Micro-Decisions Required to Put...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/01/26

Feeling better about your homeschool doesn't start with a new curriculum or even a better chore chart. It starts with Right Order: making time for God, hubby, kids, then tasks. Or, at least, that's what we all desire our days and weeks to look like! The reason you might not be living this in reality is probably because you're honestly not sure how to do that - and make it work. Which is why in this week's podcast episode, I'm talking all about calendaring in Right Order. Starting with your

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38:28

When Homeschool Feels Like Too Much: The Missing...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/01/19

I've been noticing on social media over the past few weeks that so many parents were itching to send their kids back to school, which wasn't surprising. But what did surprise me was how many homeschooling parents are feeling tempted to throw in the towel, because it's just feeling so hard to keep going. This has been stirring up a lot for me, especially for the parents who deeply desire to homeschool, but are feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, and without any other option. I think it touches a

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53:43

Interview with a Homeschool Husband Part 2: How to...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2026/01/12

Episode 200 of the Happy, Holy Mama Podcast is a milestone I never could have reached without the steady support of my husband, Lucas. So for this special milestone episode, I invited Lucas back on the podcast for a candid, real-life conversation about what happens when one spouse goes first in the inner work, and the other decides to join in. We share what it looked like inside our actual marriage when Lucas was coming home depleted, feeling burned out, and realizing that trying to "fix the

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41:53

Mission Living and Creating a Rule of Life as a...

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2026/01/05

As a mom, I crave guidance and a structure of my day. Most moms I know do too, to some extent! What I've been reflecting on lately is why I prefer structure, and I've realized that when I have structure, my heart and mind are more orientated toward God. When there is less structure, my mind is constantly troubleshooting and reacting. Which can sometimes make it feel like I'm less connected to God and my purpose, leaving me more sad and discouraged. Which is why I've always been attracted to the

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45:57

A Catholic Homeschool Mother's Guide to Putting Your...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/12/29

In this final part of our three-part series, I'm diving into the struggle that every single homeschooling mom deals with: your own fears, anxieties, and the sneaky belief that you are not enough. I'm unpacking, what I call, the Litany of Not Enough that so many of us carry every day, how it's impacting your relationships, and your homeschooling, and why doing more will never heal it. Today, I'm talking about what it really means to live in Right Order and giving you several key shifts to make that

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37:45

A Catholic Homeschooling Mother's Guide to Putting...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/12/22

Merry Christmas, my beautiful sister in Christ!! Today I'm making a bold claim: that most homeschool issues are not academic issues at all, but parenting and behavior issues. Even when learning challenges are present, what feels most painful day to day is often the behavior that feels out of your control. I share why unwanted behavior can pull us into a blame-shame cycle, how it impacts your heart, and how that directly impacts how you're showing up with these beautiful children that God has

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27:44

A Catholic Homeschooling Mother's Guide to Putting...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/12/15

BIG NEWS!! Happy, Holy Mama's Annual Membership tier is now available to the public for the first time ever! Get an entire year of Catholic life coaching support for your mama's heart, mindset, time management, emotional regulation, behavior management, and SO much more for just $297! Click here to take advantage of this limited time offer HERE! ***** There are three major areas of life that seem to trip up every Catholic homeschooling mom at some point, if not everyday: time management, other

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28:02

Fulfilling Your Mission: Lessons from the Immaculate...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/12/08

Every year on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, I'm drawn back to the day I entrusted my life, and then years after that, my business to Jesus through Mary. That simple offering has shaped the way I understand love as the foundation of a peaceful, joy-filled life, especially in the daily moments that feel anything but peaceful. In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned from staying close to Jesus through Mary, lessons that have carried me through those everyday frustrations we all

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21:37

Mom's Worst Enemy: Distraction

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2025/12/01

As we step into Advent and the first days of a new liturgical year, I've been reflecting on how this season invites us to slow down, simplify, and refocus on the Lord. Stepping into this season also brings up something I see constantly in coaching and in my own home: distraction. Our kids wander off, lose focus, read a book instead of doing chores, or get sucked into the chat box during an online class instead of paying attention to the teacher. And nothing sends a homeschool mom through the roof

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18:47

Boundaries, Forgiveness, and Being Self-Sacrificing

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/11/24

As we head into a season full of special occasions, extended family dynamics, and old patterns, I've been thinking a lot about boundaries, forgiveness, reconciliation, and what it actually means to be self-sacrificing. We all need better boundaries, especially with the people outside our immediate home during the holidays, because boundaries are vital for protecting our peace. But so often, boundaries feel bad because we confuse protecting our peace with being selfish. We get told to "offer it

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33:11

MVP: When Gratitude Feels Hard

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/11/17

You know those seasons when you know you should be grateful, but you can't quite feel it? Like when life feels heavy, when the house is loud, and your heart just can't catch its breath? In today's episode, I talk about why gratitude can feel so hard, especially when you're overwhelmed, when blessings don't look the way we expected, or when fear and unworthiness sneak in. Listen, there's nothing wrong with you. You just don't know how to release the tension or recognize God's presence in the middle

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20:02

How to Get Unstuck and Grow Through the Hard Parts of...

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/11/10

You're having a bad day, a bad week, maybe even a bad semester, and you start to think…maybe it's me. Listen, there's nothing wrong with you, your family isn't broken, you're not awful at time management, and you're honestly the best homeschooling mom for your family on the planet. You're just stuck in the negative emotions of life and don't know how to move forward, let alone grow through them. You are not alone, my friend. In fact, this has been coming up in coaching so frequently that I've made

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27:13

How to Take a Mom Sick Day

Happy, Holy Mama ·

2025/11/03

This past week my whole family (myself included!) has been fighting a cold. It got me thinking about what we do as homeschool moms when we get sick and how hard it can be to actually give ourselves permission to rest and recuperate. So I'm keeping this episode short and sweet and giving you some really practical ideas for how to take a sick day! We'll talk about how to do things a little differently, redefine what "counts," and still feel peaceful about your homeschool when life doesn't go as

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