Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms
Kerri Bishop - Author, Speaker, Coach & Catholic Single Mom of 5 Boys!
113 episodes
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Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, direction, and exhaustion?
Does it seem like you are always short on time, money, and meaningful friendships?
Do you want to be the mom your kids deserve but find yourself distracted or yelling and then regretting it later?
Do you want to forgive and start living the life God has planned for you but don’t know how to let go?
Are you tired of feeling judged and utterly alone in your parenting?
Are you secretly afraid your ex might be right about you after all?
Do you wish someone would hold your hand and give you direction when doubts and insecurities pile up?
In this podcast you will find simple mindset solutions to free you from fear, negative self-talk, and overwhelm. My mission is to empower you with simple things you can do in the chaos of single parenting to find peace and reignite joy through building relationships, vital routines, and self-care.
If you are ready to stop chasing advice from those who mean well but who don’t understand your situation and say yes to changing your mindset and your family’s trajectory, you are in the right place!
Hey there my Beloved Single Mama! I’m Kerri. I’m a single mom of five boys, mindset enthusiast, and awe-filled lover of our Lord and all His creation.
On Mother’s Day 2009, my husband of 14 years suddenly announced he was leaving for someone he’d reconnected with on social media.
He moved out one week later.
I was a stay-at-home mom, newly appointed part time youth minister, and PTSO volunteer.
I was also five months pregnant with our fifth little boy.
I was alone, overwhelmed, confused, terrified, traumatized, devastated, hurt beyond imagining…
I understood then what “only the groans of the Holy Spirit will suffice,” means.
I realized that no one was coming to save us and that if my boys and I were to survive, we needed a solid plan, grateful hearts, and a whole lot of faith!
I went back to school and got my math certification using a pathway that had never been done and that I’d been told could not be done. I got life coaching certification and Dave Ramsey Master Coach certification. I got us out of debt and on the road to freedom from chains that can’t be measured in dollar signs!
Most of all, I dug into our Lord, found my purpose, and reignited my love of adventure!
And I did it all while raising those five wonderful, messy, fun-loving, much-loved, drive me crazy, couldn’t-imagine-life-without-them boys by myself!
If you’re ready to become the mom God is creating you to be…to dig into hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten bar of chocolate found between the couch cushions, another glass of wine, or endlessly scrolling through online dating sites…if you’re ready to implement simple mindset techniques for noticeable results…if you’re ready to be confident, clear, and courageous in your parenting, finances, relationships, and, most of all, in your view of yourself and God’s work in you – then my Beloved Mama, this podcast is for you!
Oh…and if you’re wondering about that fifth little boy? He’s a constant reminder that God’s plans are always better than our own!
Jesus I Trust in You – Let’s DO this!!!
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Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, direction, and exhaustion?
Does it seem like you are always short on time, money, and meaningful friendships?
Do you want to be the mom your kids deserve but find yourself distracted or yelling and then regretting it later?
Do you want to forgive and start living the life God has planned for you but don’t know how to let go?
Are you tired of feeling judged and utterly alone in your parenting?
Are you secretly afraid your ex might be right about you after all?
Do you wish someone would hold your hand and give you direction when doubts and insecurities pile up?
In this podcast you will find simple mindset solutions to free you from fear, negative self-talk, and overwhelm. My mission is to empower you with simple things you can do in the chaos of single parenting to find peace and reignite joy through building relationships, vital routines, and self-care.
If you are ready to stop chasing advice from those who mean well but who don’t understand your situation and say yes to changing your mindset and your family’s trajectory, you are in the right place!
Hey there my Beloved Single Mama! I’m Kerri. I’m a single mom of five boys, mindset enthusiast, and awe-filled lover of our Lord and all His creation.
On Mother’s Day 2009, my husband of 14 years suddenly announced he was leaving for someone he’d reconnected with on social media.
He moved out one week later.
I was a stay-at-home mom, newly appointed part time youth minister, and PTSO volunteer.
I was also five months pregnant with our fifth little boy.
I was alone, overwhelmed, confused, terrified, traumatized, devastated, hurt beyond imagining…
I understood then what “only the groans of the Holy Spirit will suffice,” means.
I realized that no one was coming to save us and that if my boys and I were to survive, we needed a solid plan, grateful hearts, and a whole lot of faith!
I went back to school and got my math certification using a pathway that had never been done and that I’d been told could not be done. I got life coaching certification and Dave Ramsey Master Coach certification. I got us out of debt and on the road to freedom from chains that can’t be measured in dollar signs!
Most of all, I dug into our Lord, found my purpose, and reignited my love of adventure!
And I did it all while raising those five wonderful, messy, fun-loving, much-loved, drive me crazy, couldn’t-imagine-life-without-them boys by myself!
If you’re ready to become the mom God is creating you to be…to dig into hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten bar of chocolate found between the couch cushions, another glass of wine, or endlessly scrolling through online dating sites…if you’re ready to implement simple mindset techniques for noticeable results…if you’re ready to be confident, clear, and courageous in your parenting, finances, relationships, and, most of all, in your view of yourself and God’s work in you – then my Beloved Mama, this podcast is for you!
Oh…and if you’re wondering about that fifth little boy? He’s a constant reminder that God’s plans are always better than our own!
Jesus I Trust in You – Let’s DO this!!!
Are you a single mom fearing the worst? Do you have days where you just want to give up or run away? Are you a woman looking out at this messed up world and wondering what shoe will drop next?
I understand all of this because I have felt that too.
And I know God calls us to keep moving forward in faith - persevere in trust in whatever He has allowed to enter your life.
Join me today as I explore 5 powerful, faith-centered steps to help you grow in perseverance.
Whether you are a single mom navigating hardship or anyone seeking strength in this crazy world, I want to give you practical tools to endure with hope, courage, and trust in God's plan.
And if you're interested in going more in depth on your own, download the Beloved Mama's Guide today's episode here.
God Bless...
Kerri
In Today's Episode:
This week's Gospel reading can be found here.
Interested in Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training for Women - Grow Stronger Body, Mind, Heart and Soul? Apply here.
Individual Coaching with Kerri Bishop email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Have you ever felt broken, judged, or “defiled” by life’s hardships? I know I have!
Today's episode will give you 5 ways to begin rebuilding your life with Jesus as your foundation.
Bits to Build On...
Inspect your foundation and uncover where you’ve allowed lies or fear to crack your confidence.
Guard who builds on your foundation—from relationships to media influences.
Challenge yourself to grow even when life feels shaky.
True peace isn’t about balance but presence.
Fail forward—learning, rising, and rebuilding with Christ after every fall.
Lean into Saint Paul’s promises that you are the temple of God and that only Jesus builds the foundation needed to help moms design a stronger, faith-filled life.
See this as my invitation to you to rebuild your temple—your heart, home, and hope—with Jesus as your cornerstone and reach out to me with any insight or questions you want to share.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's readings (including 1 Cor 3) can be found here.
Apply for the prelaunch of Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training for Women – strength for your body, mind, heart, & soul.
🎄 Stay tuned for changes coming to Single Mom Smiling this Advent!
Have you doubted yourself after divorce?
Have you questioned your worth more after a breakup?
Have you even considered you might not be worthy of life?
The betrayal that comes from a divorce can threaten to destroy your life and any sense of self worth you made have had.
This happens because you don't see yourself as the temple of the Holy Spirit or believe God wants to dwell within you, yet that is what Jesus says.
This week, learn to see yourself differently and begin to recognize when those false beliefs creep in.
Follow Single Mom Smiling to catch Wednesday's episode and learn 5 action steps to help you tear down these harmful beliefs and build a new and beautiful life for you and your children.
God Bless...
Kerri
In this Episode:
This week's Sunday Mass readings can be found here.
Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training for Women - Join today for special coaching with Kerri, lifetime access, and pricing that will only be offered in the prelaunch and lifetime access. First launch application can be found here.
Email me for 1:1 coaching, questions, or to be a guest on the show at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Are you a single mom affected by the government shutdown? Does the question about how to put food on the table worry you or a friend?
In this timely episode of Single Mom Smiling, Catholic life coach Kerri Bishop speaks directly to single moms facing the impact of the government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits.
We will cover the Catholic perspective on work and dignity, why strengthening marriage and family and ending no-fault divorce are critical to long-term stability and breaking the cycle of poverty, and the Church’s historical role in caring for those in need — and why parishes must rise again as centers of compassion and accountability.
Single moms and parish communities will also learn actionable steps for immediate, middle, and long term solutions to this impending crisis.
If this episode interests you, please leave a 5 star review and share it with a friend.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Email Kerri for life (PCCI Trained) or financial (Dave Ramsey Master Financial Coach) coaching at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
Apply to join the prelaunch of Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training for Women to strengthen you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Prayer of Saint Francis can be found here.
Get ready for exciting changes to the Single Mom Smiling Podcast this Advent! Subscribe now so you don’t miss what’s coming!
Have you ever felt pulled in many different directions? Your faith tells you one thing, but the world tells you something different?
It can be sooooo easy to want to give in to the world. We can easily justify our actions and beliefs and fall for temporary happiness or a life of ease over the difficulties God calls us to walk through.
But that temporary happiness is just that - temporary!
God cares about your life here on earth today, but He cares far more about what happens after you leave this world and enter eternity in the next!
The Mass readings surrounding Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day compel us to remember our death, or as the Latin says, "Memento Mori."
They remind us that we live for so much more than what we see here today.
This reminder reassures us that God never rejects us, but it also calls us to a challenge of living like Him and for Him!
It calls us to live as Jesus did.
It tells us to uncompromisingly fulfill the will of the Father over our own will or what the world tells us.
The question is, will you rise to the Lord's challenge?
God Bless...
Kerri
Feature in This Episode:
Sunday's Mass Readings from November 2, 2025, Feast of All Souls, can be found here.
If having someone walk beside you in that challenge to bounce ideas off of or to explore options with, sounds like a good idea, I would love to walk this journey with you as your coach! Send me an email at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
Want more of a community challenge to grow with like-minded women? Sign up to be a initial candidate for Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training to help women get in shape spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally here.
What happens when you want to keep Halloween faith-focused — but your ex, your kids, or your culture wants to go all-in on darkness, costumes, and horror?
In this episode, I share practical, faith-based ways to handle Halloween disagreements with your ex peacefully and guide kids who love Halloween without crushing their spirit.
We will discuss boundaries rooted in love, not fear, discernment using Scripture and the Catechism, and how to be Catholic — and joyful — when culture pulls the other way.
If you are interested in coaching with me to learn how to best lead your family with faith and grace, even when values clash, I'd love to hear from you! Send me an email at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com or go here to apply to be part of the prelaunch of Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training to help women strengthen body, mind, and heart, and soul.
God Bless...
Kerri
In this Episode:
Douay-Rheims Bible Version of Matthew 27: 50-53
"And Jesus again crying with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top even to the bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks were rent. And the graves were opened: and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose, And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, came into the holy city, and appeared to many."
Catholic Catechism - The First Commandment - explains divination, superstition, sorcery, idolatry, magic etc as offensive to God beginning with Life in Christ, Part III, section 2110.
Struggle Well by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg
Deliverance Prayers for the Laity - These are prayers deemed safe and valuable for lay people. Remember, never pray against demons under your own power, but only pray under the power and Blood of Jesus Christ. Free site - Saint Michael’s Center or Father Ripperger’s book can be found here.
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Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind? Do you feel like that mom has it all together, that couple has real love, or that coworker’s life just seems easier?
In this week’s Gospel reflection from Luke 18:9-14, I put on my Catholic Life Coaching hat and explore what the Pharisee and the tax collector can teach us about comparison, pride, and the freedom of humility.
Learn how God, the greatest coach, calls you to stop looking sideways and start looking higher — to close the gaps not between you and others, but between you and Him.
I hope this episode of Single Mom Smiling encourages you to embrace your fumbling, faithful growth and find strength in humble persistence and God's love which reaches across the chasm to close the only gap that matters.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's Mass Readings - October 26, 2025 can be found here.
Father Mike and Ascension Press's study on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis can be found here.
Armor Up: Ephesians 6 Training for Women prelaunch application, for adventurous women who want to take the first run through, can be found here.
In today's episode of Single Mom Smiling, we walk through 7 transformative lessons gleaned from watching Erika Kirk navigate the unimaginable: the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. For women grappling with grief, loss, or deep hardship, her faith-driven response offers real, actionable wisdom you can lean into today.
What You’ll Learn
Calling on the Name of Jesus — When words fail, name His presence.
Finding Gratitude in the Shadows — How to cultivate thankfulness even when your heart is heavy.
Making the Good More Important than the Bad — Choosing to amplify grace over grief.
Reassuring Others While in Pain — Healing becomes ministry.
Finding Your Purpose in the Ashes — Discovering God’s plan amid heartbreak.
Knowing Life Is Bigger Than What We See — Trusting that God sees eternally beyond our suffering.
Embracing God’s Plans Beyond Our Comprehension — Holding onto hope when answers are hidden.
Why This Matters
Erika Kirk’s response has stirred conversations nationwide—about faith, mercy, legacy, and courage.
This is not just a story—it’s a map for healing, especially for women walking through sorrow or uncertainty.
My hope is that you leave this episode not just inspired, but rooted in seven practical spiritual practices that can help you rise stronger.
God Bless...
Kerri
Take the Next Step
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Contact me for life or financial coaching—so you don’t walk this season alone
Join Armor Up, my Catholic women’s spiritual warfare program, designed for women who want to grow their faith, freedom, and fellowship
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Have you stood in court and wondered where the justice is? Have you prayed for God to intervene only to hear crickets?
If you answered yes, you are not the only one!
In today's episode, Catholic life coach I reflect on Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the Persistent Widow, to help women find peace and purpose amid injustice.
From unfair court rulings to the silence of unanswered prayers, this episode reminds you that God’s justice is not like man’s — His timing is purposeful and His mercy personal.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's Scripture readings can be found here.
What I Hope You Take from this Episode: 🌿 Reclaim faith when the world feels unjust.
🙏 Pray persistently.
💪 Trust God’s delays as divine preparation.
Inspiration:✝️ “Pray always without becoming weary.” — Luke 18:1 Connect & Coach with Kerri at: Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
Apply to Join Armor Up: Catholic women’s program strengthening body, mind, soul, and heart here.
Yesterday should have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday.
For many of us, myself included, it is hard to believe he's gone. I cannot imagine how Erika Kirk feels!
Many of us are left asking God why and how he could take a good man like Charlie so soon.
Many single moms have asked similar questions about their own husbands or significant others, whether they are absent through death or betrayal.
But watching Erika, I was reminded of the bloodiest, most awful book I had ever ended up loving: Gates of Fire.
Listen to today's episode and learn how the ancient Spartan warriors were chosen for battle and how I see Charlie and Erika Kirk in God's decision making process.
SPOLIER ALERT: I give away the end of the Gates of Fire, so if you want to read it, download this episode, read quickly, and then listen.
I will tell you that what I believe God sees in Erika, He also sees in you!
I'd love to hear your thoughts! Go ahead and leave a 5-star review and share there, or email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com — I read every message and can't wait to hear from you!
God Bless...
Kerri
Are You Ready to Armor Up, Beloved Mama?
If you’re tired of fighting the wrong battles — against your ex, husband, kids, against your job, your past, or even yourself — this is your moment.
Armor Up is a powerful new women's spiritual warfare program designed to help you become physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually fit.
In this eight week program, you will get...
Daily workouts for Monday through Friday
Guided prayers & Scripture
Christian personal development
Live video calls
Faith-based sisterhood
Founding member pre-launch price + lifetime access
Start now and step into strength, peace, and purpose.
Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com to learn more and join now: Let's Armor Up, together!
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "This is so unfair?" or maybe you've questioned whether you will ever get justice.
Trust me, you're not the only one!
In this week’s Gospel you will be invited into the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus—and the one who returned in gratitude, but more than a miracle, this story opens the door to a larger conversation about the deep unfairness of life and healing that doesn't come when or how you expect it to.
I'm not giving you easy answers here, but I do want to give you hope through the life of Saint Damien of Molokai, the one leper who received permanent healing, and, most importantly, a return to gratitude for the Lord.
Be the one.The one who comes back.The one who gives thanks.The one who sees God, even in the hard places.
God Bless...
Kerri
It Today's Episode:
Sunday, October 12th's Gospel reading can be found here.
Saint Damien of Molokai's story can be found here. I hope you love him as much as I do!
Saint Damien on Formed discussion can be found here.
Coaching Programs for You!
Armor Up! the Women's Spiritual Warfare Program launches in two weeks! If you want to get in shape mind, soul, heart, and strength, while building genuine friendships, apply today. I'm looking for a few women to run through this pre-launch at pre-launch prices and lifetime access! All applications must be in by October 27th. Armor Up, Application Form
Contact me for individual life or financial coaching at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
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Your story—and your faith—can inspire someone else's healing.
Have you taken time to celebrate your personal wins lately? 🎉
Whether you're a single mom juggling everything or a woman striving to grow stronger in faith, this episode is your reminder that you deserve to celebrate — even the small victories.
In this special 100th episode of Single Mom Smiling, I’m sharing:
10 creative and meaningful ways to celebrate your wins — even when time and money are tight
A personal challenge to help you pause, reflect, rejoice, and reevaluate
A look ahead at a new direction for the podcast
And more!
I want to hear from YOU too! What’s your most recent or most meaningful win?
Leave a 5-star review and share your win there, or email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com — I read every message and can't wait to celebrate with you!
God Bless...
Kerri
Are You Ready to Armor Up, Beloved Mama?
If you’re tired of fighting the wrong battles — against your ex, husband, kids, against your job, your past, or even yourself — this is your moment.
Armor Up is a powerful new women's spiritual warfare program designed to help you become physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually fit.
In this eight week program, you will get...
Daily workouts for Monday through Friday
Guided prayers & Scripture
Christian personal development
Live video calls
Faith-based sisterhood
Founding member pre-launch price + lifetime access
Start now and step into strength, peace, and purpose.
Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com to learn more and join now: Let's Armor Up, together!
Do you ever feel like your To-Do list is never ending? Does it seem like as soon as you cross one thing off your list, ten more await?
The servant in Sunday's Gospel reading can probably relate, but Jesus has some interesting insight!
If you're a busy mom, this reflection is for you.
Discover how the sometimes stressful, often unnoticed tasks of motherhood — late-night laundry, wiping tears, waving good-bye — are sacred acts that grow your faith and connect you to Christ’s call to humble service.
✝️ This week’s Gospel reminds us: Faith isn’t shown in grand gestures, but in small, consistent, loving acts — just like yours.
🕊️ Listen for Scripture reflection, encouragement, and reframing how to embrace your daily duties as spiritual growth.
🙏 Let's grow that mustard seed faith — one task at a time.
God Bless...
Kerri
In Today's Episode:
This week's Gospel reading can be found here.
Also, Check This Out:
🔔Single Mom Smiling's title will be changing as I address the spiritual warfare battle being waged on Marriage and family. Follow to keep up with the changes and, as always, Armor Up!!!
I started podcasting about 15 months ago and hadn't missed an episode until everything seemed to go wrong at once.
What's more, that everything started happening right after I finished a course on how to market Armor Up, my new spiritual warfare program for women.
I'd planned to launch Armor Up in January, but with Charlie Kirk's assassination and the escalation of palpable evil, I decided to move the launch up to October.
Could the mess that caused me to miss publishing last week have been spiritual warfare or was it just coincidence? I may not know for sure, but I do know I don't believe in coincidence!
When life threw me obstacles, I was left with two choices - quit or double down and start again!
In today's episode, I share what happened to me and five steps you can depend on to overcome whatever life throws at you!
And if you are interested in joining Armor Up, the spiritual warfare program to get women in shape, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually while having fun with like-minded women, let me know at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com! I'd love to have you join our first cohort!
God Bless...
Check This Out:
Dive in to life and/or financial coaching with me here.
Share your story, ask questions, give suggestions, or be a guest on the show by emailing Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Does it seem like everyone else is getting ahead and you're stuck begging for scraps?
Maybe you're comparing what others show on social media, coveting the life your ex seems to lead, or are simply stuck looking back to what went wrong and where you thought you "should" be by now.
The story of Lazarus and the rich man remind us to live for more than what we see here today and to never form a bond with someone who wants to pull us into his torment.
If you are interested in getting podcasts delivered to your inbox or want more information on Armor Up, the new spiritual warfare program just for women, message me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com, and I will add you to my newsletter!
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's Gospel Reading can be found here.
Also Check This Out:
Step into life and/or financial coaching with me here.
Share your story, ask questions, give suggestions, or be a guest on the show by emailing Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms - A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available this fall.
Sometime life’s burdens seem too difficult to bear, but through our crosses we discover who we can be. In fact, being a Christian means bearing the burden of carrying Christ joyfully to the world.
Charlie Kirk knew this, but now he is gone. He was targeted because he spoke truth when so many refused to carry their share of the burden.
It is time for us to step up and find joy in our crosses, especially the one Cross that leads to freedom, the Cross of Christ.
If you want to discover how to live your faith courageously or are interested in joining Armor Up, a women’s spiritual warfare program, sign up for my weekly newsletter or email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com for more details. God Bless...Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's Gospel Reading can be found here.
The Litany of Humility
The Difference Between Happiness & Joy in America and the Catholic Faith
Also Check This Out:
Dive in to life and/or financial coaching with me here.
Share your story, ask questions, give suggestions, or be a guest on the show by emailing Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms - A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September.
Living on a limited income can feel defeating. You may think you have so little money coming in a budget won’t work for you.
But the best time to begin a budget is right now! Even with little money bc coming in.
Even with inconsistent income.
Even when you think it will never work.
God calls you to be a good steward with your resources and honors those who manage their money, big or small, wisely.
If you’d like help learning to manage your money, I’d love to work with you and begin building a path to financial freedom for you and your children. Send me an email at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and let’s get started today!
God Bless…
Kerri
Have you ever snapped at your kids only to regret it later?
Or maybe you let your ex pull you into an emotional argument you know you can't win?
Or maybe an neighbor, coworker, or even friend did something that riled you up or left you in frustrated tears?
Of all God's creatures, women were uniquely gifted with intense emotions, but that cannot be an excuse to let emotions rule our day.
When emotions enslave us or cause those we care about to tiptoe around us, they cease to be a gift and become a burden and often an embarrassment.
Fortunately, God invites you to grow in virtue by practicing practical strategies.
In today's episode you will learn three ways to honor your emotions while still letting reason rule.
If you want more tips on how to honor who God created you to be in the life you have now, sign up for my weekly newsletter below or email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com for coaching.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
Sunday's Gospel Reading can be found here.
Also Check This Out:
Enjoy life and/or financial coaching with me here.
Share your story, ask questions, give suggestions, or be a guest on the show by emailing Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Beauty from Ashes Grief Recovery for Single Moms -
A 6-week virtual grief recovery program for women healing from divorce, betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, and spiritual crisis—with Christ at the center - This session is now closed. Be on the lookout for the self-led downloadable program available in September.
Shock struck as the news of innocent children gunned down while celebrating their first back-to-school Mass of the 2025-26 school year spread.
Anger.
Shock.
Rumors.
What we know as Catholics is that evil is real, and sometimes it rears its ugly head in horrifying ways.
In this case, evil was visible and loud, but much sneakier, quieter evil led up to the shooter's actions. Many Catholics want to believe they would be heroes in big tragedies but shy away from confronting sneaky, quiet evil.
God does not give us a spirit of fear though!
He gives us faith in the fire and strength of martyrs.
God gives you the power to face many spiritual battles on your own.
At the end of today's episode, I will ask you to pray two powerful prayers - one for the two souls lost so young and one for you to pray a hedge of protection around your own family, home, schools, Churches, and yourself.
The war is real, but you have tools! As a coach who has been trained by US Special Forces and spiritual leaders, I want to help you wage war on the enemies holding you back. Send me an email at Kerr@SingleMomSmiling.com to ask about coaching with me.
God Bless...
Kerri
In Today's Episode:
Auxilium Christianorum Prayers for protection of priests driving out demons and for families in protection in spiritual warfare can be found here.
Father Chad Ripperger's Deliverance Prayers for Use by the Layity can be found here and on Sensus Traditionis.
I used the Binding Prayer from Father Ripperger's book. It can also be found here.
Church of the Ascension - Find out how to donate and more here.
To donate to the Church of the Ascension go here.
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Embrace abundant life and/or financial coaching with me here.
Share your input on an upcoming women's financial program here!
Share your story, questions, suggestions, or request to be a guest by emailing Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com.
Join our Catholic Single Moms private facebook group.
Making and keeping friends as a single mom can be HARD!
Single moms are often exhausted and overwhelmed.
They often question their self worth and ability to contribute value to conversations when their thinking is foggy from so many things they need to keep track of.
Many single moms, and women in general, have expectations about what kind of friends they "should" have or what kind of friend they "should" be.
Instead, Jesus tells you to go - invite the poor, the lame, the blind, and the crippled.
Whether you are the one doing the inviting or you feel like you are now part of the poor, lame, blind, and crippled of today's world and wonder why anyone would want to associate with you, take a risk!
Reach out to a potential friend today and start building that connection patiently over time.
As a coach, I help women silence fear and doubt that keep them from making connections and building lasting friendships so they can learn to laugh freely with a trusted friend again.
If finding in person friends is something your heart is longing for, contact me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com or use the links below. I would love to help you build those genuine friendships! :)
God Bless...
Kerri
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Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms
Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, direction, and exhaustion?
Does it seem like you are always short on time, money, and meaningful friendships?
Do you want to be the mom your kids deserve but find yourself distracted or yelling and then regretting it later?
Do you want to forgive and start living the life God has planned for you but don’t know how to let go?
Are you tired of feeling judged and utterly alone in your parenting?
Are you secretly afraid your ex might be right about you after all?
Do you wish someone would hold your hand and give you direction when doubts and insecurities pile up?
In this podcast you will find simple mindset solutions to free you from fear, negative self-talk, and overwhelm. My mission is to empower you with simple things you can do in the chaos of single parenting to find peace and reignite joy through building relationships, vital routines, and self-care.
If you are ready to stop chasing advice from those who mean well but who don’t understand your situation and say yes to changing your mindset and your family’s trajectory, you are in the right place!
Hey there my Beloved Single Mama! I’m Kerri. I’m a single mom of five boys, mindset enthusiast, and awe-filled lover of our Lord and all His creation.
On Mother’s Day 2009, my husband of 14 years suddenly announced he was leaving for someone he’d reconnected with on social media.
He moved out one week later.
I was a stay-at-home mom, newly appointed part time youth minister, and PTSO volunteer.
I was also five months pregnant with our fifth little boy.
I was alone, overwhelmed, confused, terrified, traumatized, devastated, hurt beyond imagining…
I understood then what “only the groans of the Holy Spirit will suffice,” means.
I realized that no one was coming to save us and that if my boys and I were to survive, we needed a solid plan, grateful hearts, and a whole lot of faith!
I went back to school and got my math certification using a pathway that had never been done and that I’d been told could not be done. I got life coaching certification and Dave Ramsey Master Coach certification. I got us out of debt and on the road to freedom from chains that can’t be measured in dollar signs!
Most of all, I dug into our Lord, found my purpose, and reignited my love of adventure!
And I did it all while raising those five wonderful, messy, fun-loving, much-loved, drive me crazy, couldn’t-imagine-life-without-them boys by myself!
If you’re ready to become the mom God is creating you to be…to dig into hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten bar of chocolate found between the couch cushions, another glass of wine, or endlessly scrolling through online dating sites…if you’re ready to implement simple mindset techniques for noticeable results…if you’re ready to be confident, clear, and courageous in your parenting, finances, relationships, and, most of all, in your view of yourself and God’s work in you – then my Beloved Mama, this podcast is for you!
Oh…and if you’re wondering about that fifth little boy? He’s a constant reminder that God’s plans are always better than our own!
Jesus I Trust in You – Let’s DO this!!!