Hollywood, Motherhood & Faith: Patricia Heaton Gets Real

04/07/25 • 47 min

What’s it like to balance the bright lights of Hollywood with the everyday chaos of motherhood? Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton joins host Katie McGrady for a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about juggling stardom and family life.
In this must-listen episode of Like A Mother, Heaton opens up about:- Her journey from aspiring actress to TV icon in Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle- How raising her own kids shaped the way she played America’s favorite sitcom moms- The role of faith in her career choices and personal life- Her latest passion project, Unexpected—a heartwarming and hilarious film she produced with her husband, David Hunt
If you’ve ever wondered how a Hollywood A-lister stays grounded in faith and family—or just love behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite shows—this episode is for you!

An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

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Sister Josephine Garrett’s second season of Hope Stories explores various mental health diagnoses and explains the value of seeking healing through the lens of hope. She also shares how hope can be a foundation for moms, even in the midst of challenges or hardships in motherhood.

Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:

https://nazarethcsfn.org/
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Hope Stories with Sister Josephine Garrett, Season Two
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“I Loved Pope Francis”: Katie McGrady’s Raw, Candid Reflection from Catholic Motherhood to Media Frontlines

When Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday during the Jubilee Year of Hope, the world stopped—and so did a family trip to Rome.

In this deeply personal episode of Like A Mother, host Katie McGrady opens her heart to share the intimate, real-time journey of processing the death of Pope Francis. From receiving the call to cover his funeral for CNN and SiriusXM, to breaking the news to her young daughters, Katie invites listeners into the sacred tension of grief, history, and motherhood.

She shares behind-the-scenes moments from covering the Vatican, her family’s original plans to attend the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, and her unforgettable personal encounter with Pope Francis himself.

This is more than Catholic commentary—this is a moment of memory, motherhood, and meaning. Tune in as Katie reflects on:

The emotional impact of Pope Francis’ death
How her daughter’s quiet faith reframed their family’s journey
The beauty of apostolic succession—and how to talk about it with your kids
The Church’s unique ability to blend grief with mission

A heartfelt episode about faith, family, and what comes next for the Catholic Church.

An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.