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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Bravery and Motherhood [Ep 547]
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
11/03/25
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In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to talk about parenting, faith, and finding courage, especially in the spotlight. Katherine opens up about her new children’s book, Kat and Brandy, an inspiring story about overcoming fear, bravery, and the bond between animals and humans.
She shares how growing up in a politically influential family shaped her values, why protecting her kids’ privacy matters deeply to her, and how faith and humor help her stay grounded in motherhood. From her childhood journals to her love of animals Katherine reveals the experiences that built her courage, and how she hopes to pass those lessons on. Here is some of what we cover:
She shares how growing up in a politically influential family shaped her values, why protecting her kids’ privacy matters deeply to her, and how faith and humor help her stay grounded in motherhood. From her childhood journals to her love of animals Katherine reveals the experiences that built her courage, and how she hopes to pass those lessons on. Here is some of what we cover:
- Balancing Fame and Family: How Katherine and Chris Pratt navigate parenting in the public eye while prioritizing a grounded, private childhood for their kids.
- Why boredom, journaling, and quiet moments sparked her lifelong passion for storytelling and creativity.
- Motherhood with Humor and Grace: Katherine’s honest reflections on mom life, finding laughter in chaos, and building a community that uplifts and supports.
- Encouragement for Overwhelmed Moms: find humor in things, get outside, and give yourself grace.
- Website: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
- Instagram: Katherine Schwarzenegger (@katherineschwarzenegger)
- Facebook: Katherine Schwarzenegger
- Kat and Brandy: By Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
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What does it really mean to parent with grace? Does choosing grace-based or gentle parenting mean we throw out discipline or become permissive? In today’s episode, Cody Kimmel and I, explore the deep spiritual truths behind parenting the way God parents us, full of grace, full of truth, and full of delight. Parenting is not about perfection. It’s about partnering with God in the work He’s doing in our kids' lives. When we align ourselves with His heart—gracious, truthful, joyful—we parent from a place of rest, not reaction. Here is some of what we cover:
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When life doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to see where God is working. In this powerful conversation, Sandra Peoples, author, special needs mom, and ministry leader, opens up about her journey from growing up with a sister with Down syndrome to parenting a son with autism.
Sandra shares how her family’s story revealed a gap in the church for families impacted by disability, and how God called her to help fill it. From starting a special needs ministry to creating sensory rooms and buddy systems, Sandra offers practical and spiritual wisdom for pastors, volunteers, and parents alike. Here is some of what we cover:
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Sandra shares how her family’s story revealed a gap in the church for families impacted by disability, and how God called her to help fill it. From starting a special needs ministry to creating sensory rooms and buddy systems, Sandra offers practical and spiritual wisdom for pastors, volunteers, and parents alike. Here is some of what we cover:
- Disability families are often unreached — the church has an incredible opportunity to serve and love them.
- Support for the whole family — offer counseling, respite nights, and peer connection for parents and siblings.
- The church should be a whole picture of the body of Christ including those with disabilities who often enter into worship in the most beautiful ways.
- What questions to ask your friends who are hesitant to come to church with their special needs child.
- Hope for the mom that feels unseen or hopeless. Psalm 126:5- Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Connect with Sandra Peoples
- Website: Sandra Peoples: Equipping Churches and Encouraging Families
- Instagram: Sandra Peoples (@sandrapeoples)
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