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Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom, Overwhelmed Motherhood, Calm Routines & Faith-Based Parenting

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

Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom, Overwhelmed Motherhood, Calm Routines & Faith-Based Parenting ★ TOP 1% Parenting + Family Life Podcast ★ Are you an overwhelmed Christian homeschool mom trying to balance homeschooling, homemaking, faith, marriage, and the constant emotional load of motherhood? Do you crave calm, intentional days — but feel like your life is full of noise, responsibility, and never-ending to-do lists? You’re in the right place. I’m Katie Keene — Christian homeschool

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00:07:36

Why Does Clutter Keep Coming Back? A Simple Fix That...

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2026/02/20

If you feel like you’re constantly cleaning the same spot in your house — and it never stays fixed — this episode is for you.Why does clutter keep coming back? In this episode, I’m sharing a simple shift that costs almost nothing and has quietly lowered friction in several areas of my home. No overhaul. No expensive organizing bins. Just one small adjustment that makes it easier for things to land where they belong. This idea came from my mom during a recent holiday visit — and I’ve been slowly

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00:13:31

"I Can’t Live in Endurance Mode Forever”: Why...

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2026/02/13

Have you ever walked through a hard season and realized afterward that it changed you?After five years of podcasting — first as Family Success Secrets, then as Her Home and Heart — this show is entering its clearest season yet.In this episode, I’m sharing why the name is officially changing to Simplifying Mom Life, what this next chapter means, and how last year’s intense “endurance season” clarified what moms truly need.This isn’t a new direction.It’s a clearer one.If you’ve been strong for a long

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00:11:02

"My Patience Is Gone!": A 20-Second Reset for the...

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2026/01/24

Have you ever wanted to respond kindly… but everything inside your body felt tense, overloaded, and foggy? In this short episode, I’m sharing a real moment from my week and the 20-second reset I use when my patience is gone and my nervous system is maxed out.I’ll explain why overwhelm can flip us into reactive “survival mode,” why willpower isn’t enough in that moment, and how a tiny “pattern interrupt” can help you reconnect to calm—without needing a quiet house or a perfect morning.We’ll anchor it

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00:16:54

Set Tomorrow Up Tonight: 1 Simple Night Habit + a...

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2026/01/15

Do you ever wake up already tired — like the day hasn’t even started, and you’re already behind? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple “tonight-to-tomorrow” reset that has helped me stop starting the day depleted, even during seasons when sleep is broken and life is heavy.I’ll walk you through three tiny “switches” you can do in minutes — light, water, and a quick body + prayer reset — plus one simple night habit (FlyLady-style) that makes mornings smoother before they even begin. I’ll also share

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00:12:15

Movie Schooling for Sick Days, Hard Days, and...

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2025/12/19

There are seasons of homeschooling when everything feels heavier than usual. The holidays are busy, the semester is winding down, medical needs don’t pause, and ADHD brains—ours and our kids’—are already stretched thin.In this episode, I share how movie schooling has supported our family for years as a way to keep learning connected, meaningful, and low-pressure. I talk about how learning through stories—books, movies, and shared conversation—helps children understand history, culture, and character

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00:18:03

"I Want My Home to Feel More Christ-Centered": Simple...

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2025/12/04

If you’ve been longing for your Christian homeschool and home to feel more Christ-centered—but real life feels loud, messy, and overwhelming—you are not alone. In this listener-favorite episode, I’m sharing gentle, practical ways we can disciple our kids right in the middle of dishes, laundry, and homeschool lessons, without adding a bunch of extra pressure to your already full plate.In this encore, I talk about:Why constant noise, mess, and mental overload make it so hard to feel God’s peace (and

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00:08:31

“I Can’t Catch Up!": A Simple Reset When Your To-Do...

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2025/11/21

Have you ever looked at your planner and thought, “I’m behind in everything — I can’t keep up”?”If you’re an overwhelmed mom with a to-do list that feels like it’s running your life, this little episode is for you. These past few weeks have been a blur here—ER visits, medical to-dos, homeschooling catch-up, family visiting, and a cold—and even with all of that, my planner is still covered in crossed-out tasks and undone lists. Maybe you’re living a week like that too.In this gentle mini-reflection,

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00:07:20

“It’s All Too Much": Relief and Calm for the...

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2025/11/14

Have you ever hit a moment in motherhood where your whole body says, “I can’t do this… it’s all too much,” but you still have to keep going?I had one of those moments recently — and what happened in the middle of it honestly surprised me.In this short, heartfelt episode, I share a real story from our life this month: a night when my son’s joyful but piercing shrieks sent my nervous system into complete overload. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and honestly on the verge of tears. And right there in

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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...

Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom,... ·

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...

Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom,... ·

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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