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Christie Anne from the blog Her Daily Fiat (herdailyfiat.com) joins Olivia as we chat all about Catholic blogging, motherhood, being a therapist, abusive relationships and living out a bold and virtuous YES to God. 

Olivia joins with Leah from @a.generous.life to chat about her family mission to give away 10% of their dollars and days. This super fun conversation is full of ideas for you to make generosity part of your family legacy, anecdotes about how Leah and her family began this mission ("You can't out give God!") and practical ideas to get started on your generosity journey!

After working through some difficult grief, Olivia is back with Kassie Manning of Every Sacred Sunday! Kassie shares the story, the journey and the mission of Every Sacred Sunday, how she uses her Mass journal, how motherhood has impacted her and her creativity, and also the creative process behind each years Mass journal! Olivia's favorite part is when Kassie shares how Christie and her pick the colors for the Mass journals each year! 

Olivia is back with baby Blaise in tow! For this first episode back after her maternity break, Olivia interviews Sterling Jay- a CATHOLIC life coach. Personal development wrapped up IN our Catholic Faith- it sounds too good to be true- but it ISN'T. Sterling's use of the Model to help women get unstuck is incredible, and she even walks Olivia through a problem with it that all mothers can relate to. Also, Sterling turns everything we think we know about goals completely on it's head and it is amazing! 

Check out more awesomeness with Sterling at madeforgreatness.co  

In this episode Olivia is joined by host and podcast coach Stephanie Clarisse of the podcast 500 Seconds to Joy. Stephanie chats about how podcasting is helping her build the Kingdom of God, about being Catholic but still working for eccumenicism (crossing denominational boundaries in her interviews) in order to share the love of Christ with all. 

In this episode Olivia is joined by the creative force behind Rakhstar Designs, Rakhi McCormick. Rakhi and Olivia chat about what it's like to be a small business owner and Catholic creative, and to work in a parish. Full of insight and encouragement, you can follow Rakhi on instagram @rakstardesigns, and be sure to support her shop when looking for beautiful jewlery, authentically Catholic merchandise and more!

In this light hearted and fun episode Olivia is joined by the hosts of the wildly popular mom podcast, Laughs and Littles. Sarah and Annie offer wisdom, humor, and truth to the reality of Catholic motherhood. 

In this episode Olivia is joined by Rachel Smith of the podcast To Grow Good. Rachel's podcast is a collection of conversion stories that shows God's goodness at work in the world. Rachel has shared her own conversion story on her podcast, so in this episode Olivia and Rachel chat about God's goodness, how He is at work in her life, and how she sees Him at work in the lives of others. This fun podcast episode is one that will have you smiling and laughing as you find out Olivia's one question she wants to ask God when she gets to heaven. 

{This episode is marked as explicit due to the mature nature of the discussion. Headphones are advised!}

This continuation of Olivia and Emily's conversation about Catholic sexual teachings is a wealth of knowledge, resources, and humor, as well as real talk about sexual pleasure and real talk about what we need to do to protect our children and help them grow up with a healthy understanding of their sexuality. 

{This episode is marked as explicit due to the mature nature of the content we are discussing. Listening with headphones is advised}

In this episode Olivia is joined by Emily Frase of Total Whine to discuss Catholic sex, the stigmas surrounding sex that women especially face, the NFP beauty and difficulty, the purity culture, and the lies Catholic women believe. Emily and Olivia laugh, and also discuss the implications of an oversexualized culture, especially when it comes to raising children.

{This episode is marked as explicit due to the mature nature of the content talked about. You may wish to listen with headphones, especially if you have small children with you.}

In this episode Olivia and Leticia continue their conversation about poverty in America today. They touch on racial disparities, generational poverty and crisis, and Leticia's own personal experience with her son Anthony's suicide, and mental health and poverty.

Please support Leticia's work of advocacy on her Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/LeticiaOAdams#:~:text=Leticia%20Ochoa%20Adams%20is%20a%2043%20year%20old,or%20for%20the%20grief%20of%20those%20they%20love. 

{This episode is marked as explicit due to the mature nature of some of the themes discussed. You may want to listen with your headphones if you have small children around. }

In this episode Olivia is joined by Leticia Ochoa Adams to discuss Leticia's first hand experience with poverty in America. Looking at the issue of poverty in America from a uniquely Catholic lens is Leticia's specialty. Leticia discusses her own experiences, what she has read, learned, and researched, and brings about a fruitful conversation that is not steeped in guilt for those who have not experienced poverty themselves.  Eye opening, provocative, and Catholic- Leticia's wisdom is not to be missed by anyone who has a heart to love others as Jesus calls us to. 

You can support Leticia on her patreon at:

https://www.patreon.com/LeticiaOAdams#:~:text=Leticia%20Ochoa%20Adams%20is%20a%2043%20year%20old,or%20for%20the%20grief%20of%20those%20they%20love. 

Olivia is joined by registered dietician and eating disorder recovery specialist Nina Gasow of Annunciation Wellness to talk about eating disorders and healing from them. Nina is a wealth of knowledge about eating disorders and any type of disordered eating, as well as an advocate for recovery for those who have experienced or are experiencing unhealthy eating patterns. In this episode we discuss what health actually is, what disordered eating is, who it effects, what to look for as warning signs that someone you love and care about may be suffering from an eating disorder, and how to approach a conversation with someone you are worried about. We talk about what healing and treatment looks like, as well as statistics that prove how prevalent this issue is in our society.  At Heart Home Faith all our topics are addressed through the lens of Catholicism and our faith belief- as is evident in our conversation, but please know that this episode is for anyone, Catholic, Christian, other faiths, or non religious. Our great hope is that this episode offers encouragement to those struggling with any form of eating disorder in their lives. 

In this episode Olivia shares her life long struggle with a certain vice, and insight into how the Visitation has helped her to overcome that vice. 

Welcome to Season 3 of Heart Home Faith! In this season opener, Olivia is joined by amazing Catholic speaker Liv Harrison. They talk about all things vulnerability- from processing 2020 to Liv's major journey with her weight, to anxiety and 'emotional, vulnerability hangovers'. Liv exudes cheerful joy, and is doing incredible things in the Catholic women's world. You will want to follow along with her on Insta @theliveharrison and her website www.theliveharrison.com ! 

In this episode, Olivia chats with Nancy of Catholic Sprouts about the Domestic Church Project, how the Catholic Sprouts podcast got started, how Nancy got started way back when with Dosmallthingswithgreatlove.com, and what the mission of every Catholic family is, and how the Domestic Church Project can help you to fulfill your mission! 

In this mini episode, Olivia reflects on truths gleaned from the Sunday Mass readings. Meant to provide encouragement, inspiration, and a tiny bit of wisdom Olivia shares what she has overlooked in the account of the Annunciation, and how it applies to the love of the word FIAT as held by Catholic and Christian women.  As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 

Olivia chats with her good friend and doula, Judith, about natural birth- and how she can prepare for it. There's a lot of laughter, some children in the background, and absolute shock when Olivia realizes that natural birth means something previously withheld from her can be given to her during labor! Olivia looks for ways to incorporate her Catholic faith into her birthing experience, shares about her previous births (like the time her husband beat her in a game while she was laboring), and brings up her marathon a LOT. This is a great episode because it truly is a conversation between friends, and one you won't want to miss!

Olivia continues preparing for Mass by looking through the readings for Sunday in the framework of lectio divina. This week Olivia's key word or phrase is a question that we all need to ask of Jesus: "Who are you?" This is an episode you do not want to miss- because what we are all called to do, is to ask Jesus this question, and to allow Him to shatter our misconceptions and false beliefs and expectations of who He is- and let Him be God. 

Olivia chats with Jenna from A Shower of Roses podcast about scripture in the role of a Catholic's life, how Jenna's love of scripture inspired her unique podcast, and the way that scripture impacts Jenna's own life (including her rite of marriage!) This fun episode has a lot of great nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout it- so tune in!

Be PATIENT. These are words that Olivia is NOT good at hearing, or abiding by. In this short episode, Olivia looks into the Sunday Mass readings and shares what stands out to her. Complete with relatable examples of her own experiences, Olivia drops some Christmas wisdom we can all use this time of year. Especially when we are in the hustle and bustle of the preparations for Christmas. 

Olivia is joined tby Celeste Behe, Catholic mom of 9 who has years of expertise in serving up dishes for her family and quite the journey from different trends to purposeful sustenance! Celeste has a wonderful sense of humor, a great wit, and this episode will certainly have you laughing by the time we share our 'cooking fails'. So if you're making a six course meal because you love to cook, or dreading the fact that you have to even go into the kitchen to boil water for the mac and cheese from the box yet again, this episode is for you. 

Also, can someone PLEASE tell me what a yam is? I still DON'T actually know!

In this Advent series, Olivia takes a look at the readings from Sunday Mass and using the framework of Lectio Divina, dives into what word or phrase from the readings strikes her in a particularly potent way, and why, and how it relates to her life (and maybe yours too!) This short episode is meant to inspire, encourage, uplift, and give busy mommas (or any woman!) something spiritual to chew on throughout the week. 

And, embedded in here might just be an announcement about something exciting! 

In this episode, Olivia draws comparison between her own pregnancy experiences and the spiritual pregnancy that the entire Church has each year during Advent! She finishes up the conversation with a brief word of caution about not falling into the physical trappings of looking like you are 'doing Advent', but offers that the best way to spiritually experience Advent is to simply spend time anticipating Christ! 

In this episode Olivia dives into the highly relatable love she has for her dishwasher. She also shares about when her dishwasher broke right after moving into her first house and how she had to BE the dishwasher for several weeks as she waited for new one, and in a bizarre twist, the diswasher (or lack there of) taught her how to have the best Advent ever. 

Olivia's computer isn't handling life very well right now, and a new computer is in the works, but there were a few hiccups with the audio on this one. (FYI) . 

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Olivia is joined by the host of The Feminine Genius Podcast, Rachel Wong as we discuss all things feminine genius! From Rachel's most inspirational saints and books about the feminine genius, to Olivia's connection to the term in her 'reversion', we cover a lot of wonderful topics all relating to the unique gifts, capabilities, and extreme place of honor that women have in the Church. 

Olivia shares 5 questions she will be reflecting on over the coming weeks to orient herself to the end of this year. 

1. How did I do on my goals? 

2. When was the last time I did something for myself? 

3. Do I feel organized in my life? 

4. What new skills have I learned this year? 

5. How is my relationship with Christ Jesus?

Olivia shares a lot more insights than just these questions, wrapping these questions in her unique personal experience and sharing her heart in a way that doesn't judge, but is a hopeful way to move forward to the end of what might have been one of the most challenging years for many people. 

Olivia is joined by a very scary bug in her basement studio as she shares a message of hope about Jesus in the Incarnation that directly relates to these times in the USA, and how many are feeling right now. 

Olivia draws on her own personal experience of years working in ministry at her parish to offer a challenge to women everywhere- what is God asking you to do at your parish? Olivia offers wisdom and encouragement, and the reminder that we are called to serve our communities as well as our families. Starting with prayer, we can offer our parishes great ministries and cooperate with God's creativity in ways that are unique to women. 

Olivia reports back the results of the Instagram poll- 'what's the strangest thing you've ever been excited about purchasing for your homes?' Some of the answers make PERFECT SENSE! And, Olivia also drops a little bit of wisdom about where joy comes from and what she really means when she says 'brought us joy'. Tune in to enjoy a conversation about the joys of homeownership and the funny ways that we experience 'adulting'- try telling 18 year old Olivia she would be excited about her strange purchase. Listen in to find out what it is!

In this episode Olivia is joined by Catholic Mom author and wonderful Catholic speaker Danielle Bean. Danielle is the author of one of Olivia's favorite books (Momnipotent) and has so much to say to encourage and inspire women navigating any season of change in their life! Tune in to hear about the Catholic Mom's Summit, Olivia's terrifying basement where she is now recording podcast episodes from, boundaries, and the biggest struggle Danielle has seen mom's encounter in her experience of active ministry and motherhood!

Olivia shares some of the struggles of home ownership in her new home. From mold to furnaces, to what a dream home really is- Olivia's got some insight and some relatable moments for anyone.

Olivia sits (zooms) with Meg Hunter Kilmer and talks about Meg's love of Scripture. We cover Meg's new book on the saints, her love of the Eucharist, how she's read the Bible cover to cover 19 times, and what some potential obstacles are that stop women from really delving into the Word of God. Meg is inspiring, funny, and so incredibly knowledgeable about Scripture. You will enjoy this episode and I hope you feel inspired to begin really immersing yourself in the Word of God in the Bible. 

Also- Meg says it's ok to mark up your Bible. So don't be afraid, dust it off, and take out a highlighter and some pens and let's get to work! 

Olivia shares her reflection on loss and grief and offers an alternative definition to 'healing' than what we may typically think. 

Rosie Hill, homesteading, homeschooling and amazing artesian bread making mama drops by to chat about Catholic homesteading with Olivia. Rosie brings a wealth of knowledge and information, and a healthy helping of encouragement for anyone intimidated, but interested in a homesteading type of lifestyle. 

I'm constantly saying "just a moment please" to my children. How often I desire ten to fifteen minutes of peace and quiet as I work to finish something! The first of a series of mini episodes on Heart Home Faith is all about how the words Jesus I Trust in You apply to our lives as moms. 

These mini episodes feature Olivia, your host here at Heart Home Faith, and will last from ten to fifteen minutes and are designed to encourage, inspire, and uplift fellow moms as they live out their vocation in faith.  Short enough to listen to as you prepare for the day, make lunch for the children, or drive to school, these episodes will air on Mondays this fall but do not take the place the long form interview style episodes. 

Interview style episodes will be released on Thursdays! 

This episode tackles the topic of conservation and ecological responsibility through a Catholic lens. Full of practicality and inspiration, Kat from the St. Kateri Center joins in discussion with Olivia about implementing practices and awareness of our responsibility as stewards of the environment.  

Olivia chats with Samantha Stephenson all about the new ministry she has been called to start that is a place to support Catholic Creative women! Join in for our discussion about Spoken Women, the role of women in the Church, and how we can admire other women doing great work, but not fall into traps- it's His work after all!

Olivia talks about all the transitions coming up in the next month for her family- and lays the ground work for Season 2- there will be some GREAT guests coming up!!! There's also a fair amount of thanksgiving for all of you wonderful listeners! 

Olivia is joined by Amanda Sloan, the Catholic creative behind Worthy of Agape- the amazing hand crafted Catholic saint peg dolls and Mass sets. We talk about Catholic Creativity, being a missionary family, NFP frustrations, and more.

Olivia joins with Amanda Zurface, a canon lawyer to chat about canon law, spiritual direction, and the hallmarks of a healthy spiritual life. Amanda is full of such wisdom and joy and offers such beautiful advice for a healthy spiritual life for anyone. 

Olivia shares something really awesome that happened when she gave up planning her life in great detail, how she loves learning and how learning helped her grow in the Faith, and also finally- after 30 years, she has a favorite color. (And discusses her upcoming move.)

Olivia teams up with Regina Boyd of Boyd Counseling Services to talk about mental health and therapy from a Catholic perspective. From navigating the current global pandemic, to setting boundaries, to feeling isolated in a mental health struggle when you are in the Church, to the benefits of a Catholic therapist, we cover a lot of topics that are all very much worth learning about. 

Olivia joins up with Ria, from the blog the Millennial Catholic Housewife to talk about all the things. From Ria's conversion story, to being a millennial, to Ria's advice to those of us who are around people considering converting, to veiling at Mass and nicknames- we cover a lot of great content in this episode! 

Olivia delves into the topic of hope. Hope is her favorite of the virtues (although they are all pretty awesome), but hope has had a special place in her heart since the 8th grade. And, Olivia's daughter offers incredible insight into what hope is, and what hope means. Not only does Olivia take a look at the definition of theological hope vs. common English language meaning, but she also shares how even in the darkest of days, we can say 'Jesus I trust in you' and find that grace and strength in Christ that gives us hope. 

Olivia shares her experiences of taking young children to Mass- several of the more mortifying moments, and the moments of great grace and joy! 

She also shares how she is *pretty convinced* that she is the subject of an article called 'Taking your children to Mass, isn't always easy, but it's worth it'- featured in America Magazine in May of 2016. The article can be found here: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2016/05/03/taking-your-children-mass-isnt-always-easy-its-worth-it

The truth is, that every Catholic parent struggles with their children's Mass behavior, and it's ridiculous to judge other families for bringing their children to Mass. We need to have the confidence to know what is the right expectations for our children at the time and to remember that we are not at Mass to prove to others that our kids are better behaved and therefore more holy than someone else's. We're all in this together!

Olivia joins up with friend and forensic scientist Amanda to discuss faith and science and how being a working mom can be part of God's plan for holiness for a Catholic woman with a family. Insightful no matter what your vocation and path in life and motherhood is, this episode is one for all Catholic mommas- whether you are a homemaker, a full time working mom, or part time working mom.  

Olivia shares insight as well as stories from her own life about how detrimental a competition mindset is to us as mothers. From potty training, to insecurity, to ensuring that we are treated with the respect and dignity that we deserve and that we are treating others with dignity and respect, Olivia hopes to forever squash the idea of the 'fri-enemy'. 

Olivia shares ways that her family is actively working to allow her children a childhood of wonder and awe. Filled with practical suggestions and tiny vignettes of her family life, this is an episode that will inspire and encourage you to give your children the incredible gift of a wonderful childhood- and also deep faith in God. With littles, its' the little things that make the biggest impact.

Olivia is joined by Gabriella (6) and Maria (4) for an impromptu discussion about God and our faith. Using the book Drawing God by Karen Kiefer, Olivia asks her daughters what they think God looks like. Off recording, she reads them the book and then asks them some more questions. This fun and light-hearted episode is full of the joy and beauty of sharing the faith with children. Plus, each child shares some wonderful insights about God. From Maria being very detailed about God's wardrobe to Gabriella articulating what happens when we receive the Eucharist, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Olivia shares that she isn't perfect at this, no one is- but we are all called to share the faith with our children and this conversation is one you can easily implement with your own children at home. So grab some crayons, some paper and ask your children or grandchildren questions about what God looks likes- their answers will delight you. 

Olivia shares her frustration with parenting advice books overall, and how having a child with some special needs has been a struggle for her in her parenting journey. She then shares her three favorite, most influential books that have helped her grow in her understanding of what being a mother truly is- that being a mother is vocation and that the work we do as mothers is holy work.  

Olivia shares her experiences of being a home owner for nearly 5 years and what she has learned from this time. How home improvement shows have been helpful and hurtful to her way of thinking, her own struggles with her home, some anecdotes about a certain driveway, an original blue bathtub, and having to prioritize safety over function when it comes to living in a house with young kids. Also- PSA. Don't move when you have a one month old. 

Olivia is joined by Jenna, author of The Lazy Liturgical, a book that helps families incorporate the celebrations of the Church into their everyday lives at home. Jenna's approach is to keep things simple and use materials already on hand, such as toys to teach children about different saints and celebrations of our faith. For liturgical living without the overwhelm- this one is for you!

Olivia is joined by all three of her daughters as she asks them a few questions about Father's Day. Then, Olivia shares how fatherhood has impacted her. From her own incredible Dad teaching her to throw a baseball, to watching her husband become a father before her very eyes, to the time Maria chose her own godfather- this episode focuses on the awesome father figures in the life of her family and how fathers teach us about God. 

Olivia shares four ways that she has prayed and is still praying with infants and toddlers (because for the past 7 years she has had either an infant or a toddler in her house!) And, the good news is that even if it seems intimidating, there are so many natural opportunities for prayer that are easy and fun for both parents and little one! Cultivating a life of prayer with your infant or toddler is worth the effort and time, but it doesn't have to be difficult!

Olivia shares her journey through pain, trial, struggle, miscarriage, illness, loss, family expansion, and life. Chronicling her growth in faith she reveals how her faith has shaped her, and also how her experiences have shaped her faith. Olivia's story is a story, but also a testimony to God's goodness.  

Olivia shares her realization of where balance comes from (meaning how you can begin to find this ever elusive idea of balance in your own life!), and how when we do the things we are called to do, we experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Olivia joins with Cate Roberts for a lively discussion about Cate's different experiences homeschooling, catholic schooling, and public schooling with her children.  Transitioning from one type of schooling to another, the health of the individual child and the whole family, and advice for problem solving are all topics of conversation. Listen in, and learn that there is no one 'right' way to school your children! 

Olivia is joined by two of her daughters as they share their favorite ways to learn about God at home.  Olivia then draws on her experiences with her own children and teaching religious education for the past few years to share her favorite ways to teach kids the faith. 

Olivia shares her growth journey and insights on health, fitness, and faith and her marathon journey. A marathon might sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be marathon- it can be anything! Join in for a personal look at her hardest personal accomplishment to date! 

Join Olivia for her reflections on the past ten years and how looking back at our lives can bring us closer to God. 

Join Olivia for her reflections on how a global pandemic have reaffirmed the necessity of Catholic Social teachings.

Join Olivia for a heartfelt faithful conversation about friendship.