The Crunchy Catholic: For Catholic Moms, on Faith, Motherhood, Mindset, Natural Living & Homemaking

Episode 27: Is it Easier to be a Stay at Home Mom or a Working Mom?

Episode 27: Is it Easier to be a Stay at Home Mom or a Working Mom?
Yep, we’re going there! In this episode, I ask the million-dollar question, “Is it easier to be a stay at home mom or a working mom?” SPOILER ALERT, the answer isn’t what you think. Tune in and be sure to join my Facebook group to let the community know what you think!
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Episode 26: Advice for Catholic Mothers from Moms of Big Families

Episode 26: Advice for Catholic Mothers from Moms of Big Families
Ooh this episode was FUN to do!! Thank you to the moms who participated. In this episode, I did a few “interviews” (via Google Forms) to get into the minds of Catholic moms of big families. Their advice is priceless and I can’t wait for you to listen.
One of the moms shared a blog article which I only shared part of; the rest of it can be found here
I mentioned my FREE Workshop, “Homemaking Hurdles and How to Overcome Them” which you can join here
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Episode 25: Beginner Tips for Natural Living – Getting Started as a Crunchy Mama

Episode 25: Beginner Tips for Natural Living – Getting Started as a Crunchy Mama
Holy smokes I am STOKED about this episode… I haven’t really talked much about crunchy stuff (YET) here on the podcast. This episode is like an all-encompassing “scratch the surface” look at all the ways you can start implementing “crunchy living”.
Every day we’re surrounded by toxins and, quite frankly, POISON… these are some tips to help you navigate what things you should and shouldn’t allow in and on your children’s bodies.
Earthley Shopping link as mentioned: https://www.earthley.com/ref/rosiebowden/
Earthley FREE “Beginner’s Guide to Natural Remedies” https://earthley.com/product/a-beginners-guide-to-natural-remedies/ref/rosiebowden
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Episode 24: Do We Fear the Devil Like Our Life Depends On It – Putting on the Armor of God

Episode 24: Do We Fear the Devil Like Our Life Depends On It – Putting on the Armor of God
This episode’s tiny but mighty – short but powerful. I hope this thought provoking analogy helps encourage you to implement Spiritual Reading and prayer into your every day life. The Salvation of our soul depends on it!
Links:
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The awesome, high quality, affordable wellness products that I swear by (affiliate link) https://www.earthley.com/ref/rosiebowden/
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Episode 23: Devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother and Lent Reflections

Episode 23: Devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother and Lent Reflections
I am so excited to be sharing with you about this beautiful devotion that is essential to Catholic Mothers, especially as we're nearing Holy Week and commemorating the Passion of Christ and all the unbearable sorrows Our Mother went through .
I mentioned my Church's online book store where you can purchase a Traditional calendar: https://miqcenter.com/search?q=calendar*
FREE Download (no email required!) of the shortened version of the Sorrowful Mother Chaplet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKwkIU06Y8kH5b2MCO-6CSxwtRvfUl_P/view?usp=sharing
 
The beautiful chaplet/bracelet as referenced in the episode: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/shop/p/rosary-bracelet-mother-of-sorrows
 
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Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2665712300374057/?ref=share
The awesome, high quality, affordable wellness products that I swear by (affiliate link) https://www.earthley.com/ref/rosiebowden/
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Website: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/
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Episode 22: When God Gives You a “Difficult” Child – Dealing with Toddler Tantrums, Choosing a Parenting Style and More!

Episode 22: When God Gives You a “Difficult” Child – Dealing with Toddler Tantrums, Choosing a Parenting Style and More!
Do you ever feel like God gave you a “difficult” child? Notice “difficult” in quotes because in this episode we’ll uncover how maybe your child isn’t being “difficult” on purpose. Maybe their behavior is in fact, very age-appropriate and therefore doesn’t necessarily deserve the reaction we tend to want to give. Let’s all strive together to handle the tantrums with a calm demeanor, even when that’s the last thing we feel like doing.
Other Links:
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2665712300374057/?ref=share
The awesome, high quality, affordable wellness products that I swear by (affiliate link) https://www.earthley.com/ref/rosiebowden/
My Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/the.crunchy.catholic/ 
Website: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/
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Episode 21: Catholics and Picking a Word of the Year for the New Year and also Mentally Bearing the Cross of Kids Getting Sick

Episode 21: Catholics and Picking a Word of the Year for the New Year and also Mentally Bearing the Cross of Kids Getting Sick
Oh boy, you’re in for a roller coaster with this one!
In this episode I share about my wild ride for the first half of December and how we dealt with sickness after sickness amongst other random curveballs life threw at us. These crosses led up to my discovery of my word of the year and I can’t wait for you to listen to hear what that is.
As mentioned in the episode, I am offering a discount on my morning routine book so you can implement the practice of putting God first in your day! Normally $25, use code NEWYEAR to get your book for just $19, or check out my old, discontinued version for even less! https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/shop/prayer-journal
Other Links:
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2665712300374057/?ref=share
The awesome, high quality, affordable wellness products that I swear by (affiliate link) https://www.earthley.com/ref/rosiebowden/
My Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/the.crunchy.catholic/ 
Website: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/
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Track: Summer Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Creative Commons
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Episode 20: Five Things NOT to Do This Holiday Season – Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas

Episode 20: Five Things NOT to Do This Holiday Season – Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas   
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” or is it?
The holiday season can be stressful! But it doesn’t need to be - in fact, allowing it to become stressful is the last thing we should be doing as Catholics who truly know the Reason for the Season. If you want to browse the Catholic Vendor post I mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/100087284347515/posts/pfbid02Xy82CyAUopFpBPwZoHvk26NmMKrLs2ntPNj1sTshcfzHuzLhxngehijbmbhSr1CCl/?d=n
Don’t forget to join my Facebook group where you can catch up on the 30 Day Reset and also where I’ll be posting about Black Friday Sales!
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Episode 19: The Life or Death Impact of a Positive Mindset – from a Catholic Perspective

Episode 19: The Life or Death Impact of a Positive Mindset – from a Catholic Perspective
Oh boy! This episode is on FIRE!!! I’ve never felt so passionate on a podcast episode before (and that says a LOT because a few episodes ago I shared my son’s birth story which was a life changing experience to say the least!)
In this episode I’m sharing about the LIFE or DEATH (meaning, the eternal life) impact of a positive mindset or positive attitude, from the perspective of a Catholic or a Christian.
A few Scripture verses that I shared:
“As silver is tried in the fining-pot and gold in the furnace, so a man is tried by the mouth of him that praiseth.” – Proverbs 27:21
“Whatever is true, whatever is modest, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
“Let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger.” James 1:19
“So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16
The mindset podcast I mentioned: https://anchor.fm/tessa-romero
***GIVEAWAY*** On September 28th, I celebrated one year of the podcast, WOO HOO!!! To celebrate, I'm giving away one Catholic Crusader Kit (you can see it here: thecrunchycatholic.com/shop/p/catholic-crusader-kit) 
To enter: Leave a review on the podcast (Apple or Spotify) and share a screenshot of your review on the designated post in my Facebook Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2665712300374057/?ref=share)
If you don't have a Facebook, you can also email your screenshot to: hello@thecrunchycatholic.com
 
The GIVEAWAY is running through the end of October 2022!
Thank you so much! Reviews really help the exposure of my podcast:)
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Episode 18: Feast of the Most Holy Rosary – My Devotion to the Daily Rosary as a Catholic Mom

Episode 18: Feast of the Most Holy Rosary – My Devotion to the Daily Rosary as a Catholic Mom
In this episode, I will cover a brief history of the Rosary as well as my personal journey of my ever-growing devotion. Becoming a Mom truly proved to be the very thing that grew my Devotion to the Rosary to be greater than it has ever been before.
My blog post on the Rosary: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/blog/rosaryforbeginners
FREE DOWNLOAD – Novena Tracker: https://www.subscribepage.com/rosarynovenatracker
FREE DOWNLOAD – How To Pray the Rosary E-book: https://www.subscribepage.com/freerosaryguide
Shop my Rosary bracelets: https://www.thecrunchycatholic.com/shop/rosary-bracelets
St. Louis Marie De Montfort Books on Spotify (these hugely helped my devotion to grow!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HmFj0C3f0pZQrxrqAk0tF?nd=1&si=S6WhHtHFTKm7HRfLScT2Qw
Rosary Novena Audio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DHC1nC1lig4IgL2xisgfG?si=Z_SerxX0R0e8vjAZtgoW4Q&nd=1
***GIVEAWAY*** On September 28th, I celebrated one year of the podcast, WOO HOO!!! To celebrate, I'm giving away one Catholic Crusader Kit (you can see it here: thecrunchycatholic.com/shop/p/catholic-crusader-kit) 
To enter: Leave a review on the podcast (Apple or Spotify) and share a screenshot of your review on the designated post in my Facebook Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2665712300374057/?ref=share)
If you don't have a Facebook, you can also email your screenshot to: hello@thecrunchycatholic.com
Thank you so much! Reviews really help the exposure of my podcast:)
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