self care

What Did Your Mother Teach You About Your Body?

Some lessons don’t come from formal conversations. They come from comments. Reactions. The way someone looks at you. The way they correct you. The things they never explain—but you somehow carry anyway. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas digs into one of the most lasting—and complicated—topics passed from mother to daughter: modesty, appearance, and the quiet weight of shame. However it showed up, it likely stayed with you longer than anyone expected. … Read more

A Mother’s Day Gift Wrapped in Memory, Faith, and Truth

Mother’s Day is approaching, and while flowers fade and chocolates disappear, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that linger. The ones that spark memories, start conversations, and bring a deeper understanding of the women who raised us. For mothers and grandmothers who grew up Catholic in the 60s and 70s, Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers by Dr. Martha Lucas is more than a book—it’s a return to a world they know by heart. A … Read more

A Name, A Promise, and a Mother’s Love

Mother’s Day is often about the visible things—flowers, cards, brunch reservations—but the real story of motherhood lives in the quieter, more powerful moments. The ones filled with fear, hope, sacrifice, and decisions made in the middle of uncertainty. Dr. Martha Lucas has one of those stories. She was named after Saint Martha—the patron saint of housewives, servants, and cooks. A woman known for her devotion to the practical, the everyday, the work that keeps life … Read more

Dr. Martha Shares Why Women Should Set Aside Time for Self and Breathe

Dr. Martha learned the importance of taking time for self from her experiences as a child. She knows what it’s like to spend too much time worrying and what it does to the body mind and spirit. In this excerpt she shares her story and one way you can relieve stress. Martha’s Rat Brain Trauma is a strong, scary word. But honestly, my childhood experience drives my animal brain to think that if one of … Read more

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