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HER HOME & HEART / Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy

Katie Keene, Homeschool Strategy Coach, Special Needs Homeschool Mentor, Overwhelm Reducer, Christian Motherhood Mentor, Holistic Living Guru

Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy ★ TOP 1% Parenting + Family Life Podcast ★ Do you ever feel like your days are a whirlwind of lesson plans, laundry, and "Mom, can you help me?" moments? You"re juggling homeschooling, faith, and the everyday chaos of motherhood — and sometimes, it can feel overwhelming, especially when life doesn’t look as “perfect” as you imagined. But what if you could simplify your routines, reduce the chaos, and build a

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00:10:21

“I Want to Be Present, But I’m Always Distracted": A...

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2025/11/07

Have you ever looked around your house and realized you’ve been moving for hours—but can’t remember actually connecting with anyone?That’s me in busy weeks: physically present, mentally gone.In this short, practical episode, I share what’s really happening in our brains when we’re distracted and the simple 2-minute habit I use to come back to the present moment. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, refocus your mind, and reconnect with your people—even when life feels nonstop.If you’re a

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00:18:17

“Why Is Everything Always So Hard? I Want My Energy...

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2025/10/30

Ever whisper, “Why is everything always so hard? I just want my energy back”?In this week’s episode, I share the journey that taught me how exhaustion can be biological, not just spiritual, plus the four faith-and-science habits that renewed my strength and clarity.You’ll learn:✨ Why you can still wake up tired after doing “everything right”✨ How oxidative stress affects your body—in plain, mom-friendly language✨ Four habits that blend simple biology and real-life faith✨ Encouragement to stop

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00:14:35

I’m So Tired, But I Still Want to Be a Good Mom: A...

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2025/10/24

Have you ever felt like your heart is willing, but your body just can’t keep up?You’re not alone, friend. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing from my own season of exhaustion—hospital stays, grief, caregiving, hormonal shifts, and that never-ending to-do list that doesn’t leave much room to breathe.Through real-life reflection and gentle encouragement, I’ll walk you through the small but powerful reset that’s been helping me find peace again, even when life feels anything but peaceful. You’ll hear

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00:11:33

“Does Anyone Even See What I’m Doing?”: Encouragement...

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2025/10/16

Ever feel like the quiet work of motherhood is invisible? Like no one sees the tears, the effort, or the love you pour out daily? Hey mama, Katie here—and this week’s episode is raw and real. I’m coming to you just after returning from the hospital, completely worn out but deeply moved by something my friend shared with me. While I was loading up to bring my son home, she called and read me a poem called The Invisible Mom. And friend—it stopped me in my tracks.This episode is different. It’s not

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00:06:06

God Is Still in Control (Even in the Hospital...

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2025/10/08

This week’s episode is coming to you straight from the hospital with my child. The sound might be different, but the message is the same: God is faithful—even here.In today’s short reflection, I share how quickly life shifted for our family, what God has been doing in the middle of the chaos, and how faith deepens in hard seasons of motherhood. You’ll hear real stories of His provision—moved appointments, kind helpers, even hospital laundry—and the reminder that trusting God during hardship and

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00:15:43

“I’m Always Second-Guessing Myself”: 2 Simple,...

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2025/10/01

Do you ever find yourself replaying the same decision in your mind—curriculum choices, discipline, meal planning, screen time limits—only to end up feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough? If so, you’re not alone. I know firsthand how exhausting it can be to live in a loop of second-guessing, especially when you’re juggling homeschooling, ADHD tendencies, medical needs, and the daily demands of mom life.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a biblical mindset reset for the overthinking mom. You’ll

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00:15:06

“I Can’t Get Anything Done Unless I Stay Up Too...

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2025/09/24

Have you ever found yourself working until midnight (or later!), just trying to catch up… because it’s the only quiet time you get all day?I’ve been there. In the early days of motherhood, and again when I was launching this podcast while caregiving full-time, I fell into that cycle of late-night productivity and early-morning exhaustion—until I realized what it was costing me.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very personal story about the rhythms that saved me, the ones I forgot, and how I brought

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00:15:09

“I Want Them to Love Learning, But Everything Feels...

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2025/09/18

Hey friend—Katie here.If you’ve ever thought, “I just want them to love learning, but nothing’s working…” this episode is for you. For years, I felt like I was running in circles—trying every workbook, game, and curriculum to get my kids excited about learning… and hitting wall after wall.In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 homeschool tools that have actually worked across all five of my kids—resources that helped us turn boring subjects into meaningful, engaging moments. From writing and grammar to

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00:15:22

“Everyone Else Looks Like They’ve Got It Together”: A...

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2025/09/10

Ever looked around your homeschool and thought, “Am I even doing this right?” You’re juggling curriculum, caregiving, emotional support, and keeping everyone fed—and it can feel like everything is slipping through the cracks. I’ve been there. And I want to speak directly to your heart today.In this episode, I share a personal story about a year I felt like a complete failure—when even my simplest plans fell apart. Together, we’ll unpack what it really means to feel like you’re failing, why that

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00:16:20

“I’m Tired of Yelling. I Just Want to Be the Mom God...

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2025/09/03

Hey friend— This one’s tender. Because even though I’m not naturally a yeller, I’ve had seasons where the pressure, the noise, the responsibilities… it all just spilled over. And I’d snap. But the shame that followed always hurt worse than the yelling itself.In today’s episode, I’m opening up about those moments and what they taught me. We’ll walk through the difference between external behavior and internal signals—why yelling is usually a red flag that something deeper needs care. I’ll show you

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00:15:16

“I Feel Like I'm the Only One Doing Everything”:...

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2025/08/27

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one doing everything—again?You’ve even tried chore charts. You’ve talked, asked, begged.But somehow… the crumbs are still there. The socks multiply. And no one else seems to notice.I’ve been there too. And I want to gently walk with you through this.In this episode of Her Home and Heart, I’ll share:A vulnerable moment when I felt unseen after years of trying to keep our home goingThe two chore systems that truly helped us (after trying so many!)How I used

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00:15:44

“Everything Is Loud. I Can’t Think. I Feel...

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2025/08/20

Does your brain ever feel like it’s buzzing before you’ve even had your coffee?If your homeschool days are filled with noise, clutter, constant motion, and mental overwhelm, and your inner world feels just as chaotic, this episode is for you. I remember a day when I felt completely paralyzed by the noise in my life—until something surprising helped me reset. Today, I’m sharing that story and what I’ve learned since, so you can find a moment of peace right where you are.You’ll learn how external and

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00:20:20

“I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate the Way Our Days...

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2025/08/13

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you’re still behind in your homeschool day? You’re juggling all the moving parts of family life—yet the to-do list grows and the peace you imagined seems out of reach.In this episode, I share a personal story of overwhelm and offer a simple way to bring calm and clarity to your homeschool and family flow. You’ll learn the difference between anchors (steady points in your day) and rhythms (the flexible flow around them), and how they work together to create

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00:23:00

"I’m Always Behind—No Matter How Hard I Try": Gentle...

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2025/08/06

Have you ever looked at the clock at 2:00 PM and realized—yet again—you haven’t started math? You’re doing all the things, but nothing ever feels like enough.I’ve been there. I was juggling medical appointments, babies 16 months apart, portfolio requirements, and never-ending laundry. I lived in a constant state of anxiety, never feeling caught up or good enough. I knew something had to change, but I didn’t want a rigid schedule that would just make me feel like more of a failure.That’s when I

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00:22:48

3 Secrets of Good Habits: A Simple Charlotte Mason...

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2025/07/30

Ever feel like your homeschool days are barely held together by coffee and duct tape? I’ve been there. And I’ve discovered something that changed everything: the foundation of peace and progress isn’t a perfect curriculum—it’s habit formation—for our kids and ourselves.In this “Summer Throwback” episode, I’m opening up about how the Charlotte Mason approach to habits has helped our family navigate military life, special needs parenting, and everyday chaos. We’ll dive into how to start small, set

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00:14:36

The Notebook That Helped Me Survive Overwhelm — A...

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2025/07/23

If you’ve ever felt completely overwhelmed by motherhood—juggling appointments, trying to homeschool, and holding everything together without help—this episode is for you. In this Summer Throwback, I’m sharing the simple, grace-filled system I created during a season of solo parenting and total exhaustion.When my husband was deployed and I was managing therapies, special diets, and daily life with little ones, I didn’t need a fancy planner—I needed a lifeline. So I made a three-ring notebook with

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00:10:50

3 Simple Hacks to Make Summer Outings Easier (Summer...

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2025/07/16

If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling to pack the car while the kids melt down and the clock ticks louder, you are sonot the only one. I’ve lived through the stress of prepping for family outings—beach trips, road trips, field trips—and I know how exhausting it can be when you’re trying to remember everything, especially as a Christian homeschool mom juggling special needs, medical gear, or just the everyday chaos of motherhood.In today’s Summer Throwback episode, I’m sharing 3 tried-and-true

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00:17:54

Batch Like a Boss Mom: 6 Stress Free Cooking Tips...

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2025/07/09

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed at dinnertime? Whether you're homeschooling, managing special diets, or just trying to feed your family without losing your mind—this Summer Throwback episode is packed with practical batch cooking tips every busy mom needs.I’m sharing how I learned to batch cook during my husband’s deployment, why it saved my sanity as our family grew, and how you can easily start—even if you’re exhausted, short on time, or have picky eaters and food allergies in the mix. From

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00:11:23

The HOT Decluttering Shortcut Guilt Told You Not to...

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2025/07/02

This quick story might change the way you think about decluttering forever.In today’s Pouring Out the Heart of It, I share what happened when I let someone else take over a mess—right in the middle of my chaos—and how that “shortcut” turned out to be a blessing for my home, my child, and my peace of mind.If you’ve ever felt guilty for not doing everything yourself, this episode is your permission slip to let go and let someone else step in. Especially as we wrap up June’s decluttering theme, this

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00:10:45

Pantry Overwhelm to Mealtime Sanity: An Easy...

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2025/06/25

Have you ever walked into your kitchen and felt like it was yelling at you? Overflowing snack bins, forgotten leftovers, and no plan for dinner? I’ve been there too, and in today’s episode, I’m bringing you right into my pantry and basement decluttering journey.We’re talking about how simplifying your kitchen and food rhythms can calm the chaos and bring true peace to your days. I’ll share my three most powerful resets: clearing your pantry with purpose, creating a flexible meal rhythm, and doing

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