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Summer Jealousy: When Other Moms' Lives Look Better

Catholic Mom Calm

You're scrolling through photos of other families' beach vacations, summer camps, and picture-perfect backyard barbecues — while you're sweating through another day at home wondering if your kids are watching too much TV. Summer jealousy is real. And it can ruin an otherwise perfectly good season. In this episode, I tackle comparison head-on — especially during the months when everyone else's life looks way more fun. We talk about: * Why comparison is especially brutal during summer months * How social media distorts reality (you know this, but you need to hear it again) * What Catholic teaching on envy and contentment can actually do for your peace * How to enjoy YOUR summer instead of wishing for someone else's If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy: Why Moms Love and Hate Summer: The Honest Truth Listen in your browser here Summer Goals That Actually Work for Busy Moms Listen in your browser here Get Off Your Phone: Screen Time and Catholic Motherhood Listen in your browser here If comparison has been stealing your joy and you're ready to break free from it — that's the kind of heart work we do inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. Come join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart