Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms

26 - Halloween - Demonic Influences, Recurring Trauma, & Filling Yourself with Light

Do you ever feel like a pumpkin? You started off round and chubby and cute, then someone plunged a knife into your heart and left you to clean out the yuck? 
What's worse is when you think you've cleaned out the yuck only to find you've fallen into past patterns and are in the same place again?
Mama, what you fill yourself with counts! In this episode, you will learn ten things we do to invite the demonic into our lives and ten ways we can invite God and Light in.
The best news is, unlike a pumpkin, you get to choose which you let in! I'd love to hear how you're choosing the good! Email me or leave me a 5 start review with what you're doing!
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Next Steps:
1. Join The Smiling Cadre a brand new private facebook group dedicated to rising to our challenges through gratitude, laughter, and a freaking awesome community!
 
2. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
3. Coach with Kerri - Check out your best coaching plan here.
 
4. Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
 
5. Join Catholic Single Moms' Private Facebook Group.
 

25 - The Gaslighting of Single Moms in 5 Areas of Election Concern

Your enemies are manipulative! You need to be informed!
A woman's compassion can be easily taken advantage of. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into 5 topics single moms and many other women are being manipulated on during the presidential elections.
Learn truth about...
which candidate let a domestic violent offender out of jail early allowing him to kill his ex girlfriend.
which candidate's spouse smacked a woman so hard in public at the Cannes Film Festival that she spun around.
which candidate cheated on his wife, got his child's caretaker pregnant, and pushed the vulnerable young woman to have an abortion.
There's much more too!
You can't be a strong single mom when an abusive government is constantly telling you what you can do and what to believe about yourself and your future.
Begin unraveling the tough answers American women face on the ballot this election season.
And email me with your ideas and questions!
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Next Steps:
1. Join The Smiling Cadre a brand new private facebook group dedicated to rising to our challenges through gratitude, laughter, and a freaking awesome community!
 
2. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
3. Coach with Kerri - Check out your best coaching plan here.
 
4. Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
 
5. Join Catholic Single Moms' Private Facebook Group.
 

24 - The #1 Catholic Meditation Practice for Peace in the Life of a Busy Mom, the Rosary

Mama, do you desperately want peace in your life? Do you wish there was a way to meditate that brought you closer to Jesus instead of down new age rabbit holes of Eastern spirituality? Do you desire a way to bring a calm reset to your day when things aren't going right or when you just need to breath for a minute?
Join me in today's episode where I discuss the Rosary, the #1 Catholic meditation practice given to us by the Mother of God. Years ago, I didn't understand the Rosary and was sure I didn't have time for it when life was so crazy. Now I understand how vital it is to bring peace to my heart and head and home and to my family and the whole world too.
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Mentioned in this Episode: 
My writings on the Rosary are here.
Dynamic Catholic's Rosary page has an audio Rosary and good Rosary info here.
The Rosary Center's page has links to the Scriptural basis of the Rosary here.
Next Steps:
1. Join The Smiling Cadre a brand new private facebook group dedicated to rising to our challenges through gratitude, laughter, and a freaking awesome community!
 
2. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
3. Coach with Kerri - Check out your best coaching plan here.
 
4. Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
 
5. Join Catholic Single Moms' Private Facebook Group.
 

23 - 5 Lessons Single Moms Can Learn from Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus is often either sainted or demonized. Like most of us, he had good and bad traits. 
This episode takes an honest look at Christopher Columbus, explorer, man, and Catholic, and 5 lessons single moms - and others! - can learn from him today.
If you like this episode, please share it and go to the show to leave a 5 star written review. I'd greatly appreciate that! :)
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Mentioned in this Episode: 
1. Join The Smiling Cadre a brand new private facebook group dedicated to rising to our challenges through gratitude, laughter, and a freaking awesome community!
 
"Focusing on Good over Evil - Lessons from the Battle of Lepanto & the Feast of Our Lady of VICTORY!"
 
Next Steps:
1. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
2. Coach with Kerri - Check out your best coaching plan here. 
3. Messages from the Messengers - Angel Prayer pdf - FREE! 
4. Got a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com 
5.  Join Catholic Single Moms' Private Facebook Group.
 

22 - Focusing on Good Over Evil - Lessons from the Battle of Lepanto & Our Lady of Victory for Modern Families

I remember sitting in court and crying out to God at the injustices being done, not just by my ex, but by the judge too. Then I looked up and saw the words above the judge's head and knew the battle stretched far beyond the courtroom.
In today's episode, I look back at the Battle of Lepanto and the victory of Christians who had long been victims of oppression, enslavement, torture, murder and beheadings, among other cruelties dealt them by Muslim evil doers. 
If you want to find peace that surpasses all understanding and win victories despite odds stacked against you as did courageous Christian men of centuries ago, shift your focus from evil to good through prayer and surrender to the Lord. 
It sounds crazy I know! But sometimes crazy works! :)
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Rosary Coast to Coast - Meet Fr. Richard Heilman & US Grace Force's Doug Barry in Washington DC or meetup locally this Sunday, October 7th, to commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of VICTORY, the Feast of the Holy Rosary - Details Here
 
A Must-Hear Account of Muslim Terror's Next Steps for America - Shawn Ryan interviews CMDR Ahmad Massoud
 
Next Steps:
1. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
2. Check out your best coaching plan here. 
3.Messages from the Messengers - Angel Prayer pdf - FREE! 
4. Got a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Email me at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com 
5.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.
 

021 - The Role of Angels in Your Spiritual Battles - Feast of the Archangels

The burden of a single parent can feel too much to bear alone, but God is the maker of all things seen and unseen. He does not leave you alone. He sends His messengers, Christ's Angels, to watch over you and your children.
 
Today's episode dives into what Angels are and do just in time for our celebration of the Feast of the Archangels. Grab your free Messages from the Messengers, Angel Prayers, too! 
 
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Next Steps:
1.  Messages from the Messengers - Angel Prayer pdf - FREE!
2. 5 Ways Single Moms Can Combat Loneliness After Divorce or a Break Up - Listen Here
3. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
4.  Check out your best coaching plan here. 
5.  Do you have a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Send an email to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and I may read your question on a future episode! 
6.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.
 

020 - 5 Ways Single Moms Can Combat Loneliness After Divorce or a Break Up

Being a single parent can be a lonely experience, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way forever. You can make moves to eliminate loneliness, improve your state of mind, and grow from where you are now if you choose to! 
 
Join me today as I look into the unique loneliness single moms experience and what women of faith can do with that burdensome emotion.
 
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Next Steps:
1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
2.  Check out your best coaching plan here. 
 
3.  Do you have a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Send an email to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and I may read your question on a future episode! 
 
4.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.
 

019 - Remembering 9-11 - Searching for Meaning in Abandonment & Parents as the Twin Towers of a Child's Life in Divorce

My husband was in New York City at the World Trade Center on 9-11.Here's how that day affected our family and what happens when evil invades a Marriage and one parent crumbles. 
 
God Bless...
Kerri
 
 
The Battle of Emmitsburg, Gettysburg, & Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
 
 
Psalm 91
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
He will rescue you from the fowler’s snare, from the destroying plague, He will shelter you with his pinions, and under his wings you may take refuge; his faithfulness is a protecting shield.
You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, Nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon. Though a thousand fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, near you it shall not come.
You need simply watch; the punishment of the wicked you will see. Because you have the LORD for your refuge and have made the Most High your stronghold, No evil shall befall you, no affliction come near your tent.
For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go. With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You can tread upon the asp and the viper, trample the lion and the dragon Because he clings to me I will deliver him; because he knows my name I will set him on high.
He will call upon me and I will answer; I will be with him in distress; I will deliver him and give him honor. With length of days I will satisfy him, and fill him with my saving power.
USCCB - Psalm 91
 
 
Next Steps:
1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
2.  Check out your best coaching plan here or simply join The Beloved Bunch, a NEW small group session starts Saturday, September 7th! Limited spots available! Use the code NEWBB24 for a special discount to this new course! 
 
3.  Do you have a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Send an email to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and I may read your question on a future episode! 
 
4.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.
 

018 - Are Children of Single Parents Targeted by the LGBT Community? What Single Moms Need to Know

Single moms love their children. We want what is best for them even when we don't fully understand their desires and when what is best comes at great cost to us. We will do almost anything for our children. 
And our children will do almost anything to be loved and accepted, especially when they lack the safety of a positive strong biological father living in their homes. 
The two can be a recipe for disaster, but is there a correlation between single parent families and the rise in children age 13 to 17 identifying as trans today?
This is one mistake parents cannot afford to get wrong. Our children's lives depend on us.
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Next Steps:
1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
2.  Check out your best coaching plan here or simply join The Beloved Bunch, a NEW small group session starts Saturday, September 7th! Limited spots available! Use the code NEWBB24 for a special discount to this new course! 
 
 
3.  Do you have a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Send an email to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and I may read your question on a future episode! 
 
4.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.
 

17 - Comparison as the Thief of Joy

It's been said, comparison is the thief of joy, but is that always true? 
Moms are infamous for comparing themselves to others and either feeling inferior or superior to peers. This is especially true for single moms who are filled with self doubt. 
In this episode learn to look at your comparisons using Galatians 5 below.
God Bless...
Kerri
 
Works of the Flesh (harmful comparisons):
immorality,
impurity,
licentiousness,
idolatry,
sorcery,
hatreds,
rivalry,
jealousy,
outbursts of fury,
acts of selfishness,
dissensions,
factions,
occasions of envy,
drinking bouts,
orgies,
and the like
Fruits of the Spirit (inspirational comparisons)
love,
joy,
peace,
patience,
kindness,
generosity,
faithfulness,
gentleness,
self-control
 
Next Steps:
1.  10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook
 
2.  Check out your best coaching plan here or simply join The Beloved Bunch, a NEW small group session starts Saturday, September 7th! Limited spots available! Use the code NEWBB24 for a special discount to this new course! 
 
 
3.  Do you have a question or something you want to hear on Single Mom Smiling? Send an email to Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com and I may read your question on a future episode! 
 
4.  Join the Catholic Single Mom's Private Facebook Group.