What if the loneliness and overwhelm so many mothers feel today isn’t a personal failing—but a sign that we’ve lost something essential? In this episode, we talk about the importance of community, the quiet strength of daily prayer, and the foundational role of family in a life of meaning. I reflect on how service to others brings more peace than self-focus, why motherhood was never meant to be carried alone, and how we can rebuild the support systems that once made life more livable. My guest is Rocco Loiacono, a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University Law School and a widely respected voice on the rule of law and cultural change. His insights into how modern life isolates us—and what we can do about it—add depth to this personal and spiritual conversation. I’d love to hear what stood out to you. Please leave a comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that they’re not alone.

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— Chapters —
00:00 - Coming up
02:13 - From Legal Practice to Public Commentary
05:35 - Legacy, Fatherhood, and Taking a Stand
08:09 - The Role of Community and the Loss of Family Structure
10:42 - Raising Faithful Children in a Secular World
13:07 - Why the Church Shouldn’t Conform to Modern Culture
14:07 - Young People’s Hunger for Meaning and Truth
17:35 - Developing a Daily Faith Practice
19:00 - Reflections on Sacrifice and a Pagan Culture
21:15 - Broken Education Systems and the Loss of Purpose
23:52 - Undervaluing Trades and Vocations
25:14 - Free Speech, Legal Systems, and Cultural Erosion
27:01 - Boundaries, Common Sense, and the Role of the State
30:02 - Big Government vs. Family as the Social Foundation
32:18 - Selflessness, Mental Health, and the Importance of Service
35:11 - Childhood Innocence, Trust, and the Power of Small Gestures
37:08 - Forgiveness, Moral Review, and Marital Resilience
39:08 - Disagreements as Puzzles and the Power of Support
41:33 - Cancel Culture, Church, and Community Support
42:34 - Australia’s Political Landscape and Threats to Freedoms
44:44 - Dating, Fear, and Social Regulation
45:20 - Green Energy Push and Impact on Rural Australia
46:05 - The Collapse of Small Businesses and Upcoming Elections