Hey y'all, welcome back to the Don't Mom Alone podcast.

I'm your host, Heather McFaddean, and this is the place and has been for the last 12 years as of today,

where I get to walk alongside you and connect you with people and resources so

you know that you don't mom alone.

Today in this episode number 547, I'm welcoming to the show, Catherine Schwarzenegger, Pratt.

I wanted to be able to share a story that touched on that, but also really touched on just

the overall theme of getting back in the saddle and getting back up on the horse after you,

you know, get thrown off and that that, you know, might take time for some, but really being

able to work through your fears and not letting them paralyze you is really the goal of this book.

Catherine is a mom. She's a New York Times bestselling author, and she's here to talk to us about parenting

faith and finding courage, especially when you're in the spotlight.

And y'all, in 12 years of doing this show weekly, Catherine's probably the guests that I've

had on who has the most fame connected to both the political spheres

and the entertainment spheres. And I was a wee bit nervous despite having done this for quite a long

time. What's interesting is we're talking about overcoming fears and bravery because she has a new

children's book called Cat and Brandy, which is describing a relationship

she had with a horse growing up. And she'll share more about that. You'll also hear about her

life growing up and what she appreciated her parents, what they did for her and how she's carrying

that into her own parenting.

She even has some just reflections on mom life and some not tips, but just what works for her when she gets overwhelmed, encouragement for you.

So let's get right to it.

Here we go.

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