Best Gerry Crete Podcasts (2024)

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The Inmost Self with Dr. Gerry Crete 1:12:21

18d ago1:12:21

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This week we're joined by special guest Dr. Gerry Crete. We talk about some of the concepts from his book, Litanies of the Heart. We talk about the studies and prayer he's had over the years which led throughout his work. We talk about the inner self, the different parts that make up ourselves, and how the parts can interact with each other and our…

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Rupture and Relationship with Fr. Boniface Hicks 1:04:28

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This week we're joined by special guest Fr. Boniface Hicks. Mother Natalia talks about the importance of repairing relationships which have suffered a rupture, regardless of the type of relationship. They give some examples of where ruptures have occurred in the past, and how a repair might come about. References: TED Talk from Becky Kennedy Tender…

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Episode 186: Unpacking the Tragedy in Haiti 1:02:27

4d ago1:02:27

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In this special episode of the Being Human podcast, join Dr. Greg and Father Louis Merosne as they delve into the often-overlooked crises in Haiti, exploring the profound lessons for both Americans and Haitians, and opening up Christ’s call to stay close to the poor. Discussed in this episode: Haitian News Edition of The CatholicPsych Show What Hai…

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The Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather Khym 1:02:42

10d ago1:02:42

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discu…

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The Hermeneutic of Moms 55:42

11d ago55:42

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This week Fr. Michael continues his discussion from several episodes ago on living out the gospel as a mom. Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia respond to some reflections that listeners passed along about life as a mom and creative almsgiving. References: Heroic Act of Charity Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Jean-Claude Larchet Follow and Contact Us!…

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Episode 185: What Makes Families Strong? 37:37

11d ago37:37

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In this episode, Dr. Greg interviews Dr. Brad Wilcox, Catholic sociologist, professor and author of Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization. Learn about Dr. Brad’s sociological research on family dynamics, marriage, and parenting across different cultures, and his key findings on what makes fa…

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Episode 184: Secrets to Succeeding in Marriage (The Psychology of JP2, Part 4) 27:28

18d ago27:28

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What are the “secrets to success” for dating, marriages, and relationships? In this episode, Dr. Greg discusses the profound and practical wisdom in JP2’s book Love and Responsibility. Part 4 of our series on the psychology of Pope John Paul II. Discussed in this episode: Personalistic norm: the most misunderstood principle in marriages and family …

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Practical Suggestions for Daily Prayer 1:04:46

25d ago1:04:46

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This week Fr. Michael walks through some of the prayers of the church which can be incorporated into your daily prayer life. These are everything from prayers before and after meals to a daily examination of conscience. A special shoutout to Antonette who took this picture of Fr. Michael! References: Publicans Prayer Book from Sophia Press Carsoslo…

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The Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather Khym 56:36

25d ago56:36

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving …

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Episode 183: The Lead Domino Effect: Transformation Begins with a Blueprint 1:03:25

25d ago1:03:25

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A continuation of our series on the psychology of Pope John Paul II. In this episode, Dr. Greg discusses JP2’s blueprint of the human person and how it is the answer to all the problems we face today. When it comes to transforming our culture, this is the lead domino that will knock over every other domino. Discussed in this episode: What it means …

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An Undivided Heart 56:56

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This week Fr. Michael talks about scripture readings in Acts and John, and links them together to talk about division and having an undivided heart. He talks about the need for full attention to be given to God, and how it's hard to live this out sometimes. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodre…

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Episode 182: Delving Deep into the Human Experience with Dr. John Crosby 49:15

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A continuation of our series on how the psychology of JP2 is the answer to our modern world gone sideways. In this episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro and philosopher Dr. John Crosby delve deep into the human experience through the lens of Dietrich von Hildebrand and Pope John Paul II. Discussed in this episode: Why a psychology of JP2 is what the world need…

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Searching the Depths 49:16

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This week Mother Natalia talks about self-reflection on sin, recognizing where we've stumbled, how that has impacted others, and where we've grown. She uses a recent example of something that happened in community life to show us how this works practically. References: Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge Litanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry Cret…

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The Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather Khym 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a…

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Episode 181: Harrison Butker’s Anger: Making Sense of Current Events 59:38

1M ago59:38

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Welcome to Episode 181 of the Being Human Podcast: Harrison Butker’s Anger: Making Sense of Current Events This week, we’re announcing our newest project: a live call-in show during which Dr. Greg Bottaro and Dr. Bryan Violette try to make sense of the latest news headlines. Among other news headlines, this episode includes a discussion of the foot…

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Letting Jesus be Jesus 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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This week Fr. Michael unpacks a theme he sees in the post-Pascha Sunday readings around people saying yes to Jesus immediately vs qualifying the yes or asking follow-up questions before saying yes. He talks about the reasons why we might not say yes right away, and how our human experience can get in the way of our desire to say yes. Follow and Con…

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Episode 180: The Psychology of JP2: A Bold Proposal 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Welcome to Episode 180 of the Being Human Podcast: The Psychology of JP2: A Bold Proposal In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg explores a bold new proposal for a Catholic standard of mental health rooted in the psychology of St. John Paul II. Dr. Greg entreats all Catholic psychologists and therapists to mine the treasures of JP2’s Personalism in order…

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Word from a Poustinik: Rest 58:56

2M ago58:56

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This week Mother Natalia talks about her recent poustinia, where she reflected on rest. Mother Natalia talks about taking to-do lists to pray while also trying to remember that prayer is relational and not something to fulfill check-boxes. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Mich…

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The Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather Khym 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from b…

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Episode 179: Superheroes Within: Parts Work and Inner Peace with Dr. Gerry Crete 46:04

2M ago46:04

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In this episode, Dr. Gerry Crete explores parts theory through the fascinating lens of Marvel superheroes, The Lord of the Rings, Scripture, and the saints. A master at leading people into their interior life, Dr. Gerry leads an experiential activity to connect the dots between parts work and inner peace. Discussed in this episode: What parts theor…

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Knights of Poustinia with Br. Simeon Miriam 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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This week we’re joined by special guest Brother Simeon Miriam from the CFRs. Brother Simeon was imminently about to start an 8-day poustinia, so in this episode we talk a bit about poustinia, the nights of poustinia he helped start in NYC, a bit about how he became Roman Catholic, and the love of breathing with both lungs. References: The Way of a …

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Episode 178: The Last 70 Years in Psychology: Personal Reflections with Dr. Paul Vitz 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Welcome to Episode 178 of the Being Human Podcast: The Last 70 Years in Psychology: Personal Reflections with Dr. Paul Vitz In this episode, Dr. Paul Vitz reflects on the last 70 years of psychology, from psychoanalysis to the emergence of humanistic psychology, interpersonal psychology, family therapy, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive and behavi…

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Word from a Poustinik: Imperfection 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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This week Mother Natalia talks about imperfection and recognizing that we will always be imperfect, following a retreat she gave at Wyoming Catholic College. She and Fr. Michael talk about the externals of our prayer practice, both personal prayer and prayer during Diving Liturgy or Mass. They talk about how our relationship with Christ should grow…

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Our Hopes and Concerns for Psychotherapy 53:58

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the current state of therapy and its increasing popularity in society. They explore the factors contributing to the rise of interest in therapy, highlight the importance of philosophy and theology in therapy training, and reflect on the importance of objective truth in the healing process. Key Points: Therapy has bec…

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Episode 177 - The Mystery of the Human Person with Dr. Peter Kreeft 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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Welcome to Episode 177 of the Being Human Podcast: The Mystery of the Human Person with Dr. Peter Kreeft In today’s episode, Dr. Greg had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Peter Kreeft, a convert to Roman Catholicism, and the author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Together they explore various topics such as psy…

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Despair Not 1:06:18

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This week Mother Natalia talks about attacks of the devil that lead to despair. She vulnerably shares some personal examples, and talks about people in her life who encouraged her during these moments of despair. Mother Natalia shares some writings from St. John Chrysostom related to despair as a way to encourage and strengthen us. Want to be a bac…

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Episode 176 - Human Suffering and Healing: A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Paul Vitz, Dr. Gerry Crete and Mother Natalia 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Welcome to Episode 176 of the Being Human Podcast: Human Suffering and Healing: A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Paul Vitz, Dr. Gerry Crete and Mother Natalia In this episode, Dr. Greg had a great conversation with Dr. Paul Vitz, his professor from the Institute for Psychological Sciences, Mother Natalia from Christ the Bridegroom Monastery, and Dr…

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Becoming an Altar 1:05:52

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the names of Adam and Noah, how they're linked, and how they reflect the new Adam. Fr. Michael talks about becoming an altar and how we can live that out in our day-to-day lives. Want to be a backstage listener? Become a patron on Patreon! References: The Beginning of Desire: Reflections on Genesis by Avivah Gottli…

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Our Call Beyond Therapy 51:21

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and …

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Episode 175 - Rethinking Formation: Preparing Priests for the Future with Father Sam Kachuba 51:26

3M ago51:26

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Welcome to Episode 175 of the Being Human Podcast: Rethinking Formation: Preparing Priests for the Future with Father Sam Kachuba In today’s episode, Dr. Greg had a conversation with Father Sam Kachuba, a pastor, a podcaster and one of our Partner Mentors at CatholicPsych. They share insights on priesthood formation and the significance of Catholic…

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Weak Forever 1:02:48

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This week Mother Natalia comes to us with some hot takes fresh off her poustinia. She talks about fear, love, vulnerability, and weakness. She talks about each of those in our relationship with God as well as our relationship with others. This episode is deep! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goo…

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Episode 174 - Healing or Harm? Unveiling the Truth About Bad Therapy 48:11

3M ago48:11

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Welcome to Episode 174 of the Being Human Podcast: Healing or Harm? Unveiling the Truth About Bad Therapy In this podcast episode, Dr. Greg delves into the controversial book, “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up” by Abigail Shrier, which critiques modern psychotherapeutic practice, and exposes the dangers and ineffectiveness of current men…

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Learning to Pray 58:52

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This week Fr. Michael talks about how to pray and providing suggestions to friends who ask for help in praying. He talks about how prayer methods (rote prayer, contemplative prayer, etc.) work differently for each person, but ultimately how important prayer is to our daily lives and relationship with God. References: The Art of Prayer by Kallistos …

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Healing Through Holy Sites 47:26

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so …

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Episode 173 - Unmasking Disintegration: Examining the APA’s Stance on Gender Identity 36:16

3M ago36:16

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Welcome to Episode 173 of the Being Human Podcast: Unmasking Disintegration: Examining the APA’s Stance on Gender Identity In this episode, Dr. Greg explores the importance of integration in dealing with complex societal matters. He stresses the need to integrate faith, reason, and science to understand and foster human development. Additionally, h…

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If I Knew Jesus Loved Me #SEEK24 44:57

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This week’s episode was recorded live at SEEK24. Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia are joined by Fr. Boniface Hicks. They talk about how our lives would change if we inherently knew that Jesus loved us. They talk about ways this is exhibited in daily life, in prayer, in the confessional. They also talk about a sticker that premiered at SEEK and how it…

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Episode 172 - A Journey through Faith and Music with John Michael Talbot 31:30

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Welcome to Episode 172 of the Being Human Podcast: A Journey through Faith and Music with John Michael Talbot In this episode, Dr. Greg had a conversation with John Michael Talbot, a Catholic author, musician and the founder of Brothers and Sisters of Charity. He shares his inspiring conversion to Catholicism, and the impact of his faith on his mus…

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Great & Holy Week Part 3 1:13:00

4M ago1:13:00

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Today we conclude our series of the liturgies for Great and Holy Week. This week’s episode covers Great and Holy Friday, Great and Holy Saturday, and Pascha Sunday. This is our 200th episode. We're so grateful to our listeners for your prayers and support! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodrea…

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Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller 56:50

4M ago56:50

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Bishop Andrew Miller, the founder of HeartSync Ministries and a priest in the Orthodox Evangelical Episcopal Church to conclude their series on Parts Work. Bishop Andrew discusses the four core parts of HeartSync, the importance of placing God in the center of our hearts, and his process for helping others heal…

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Episode 171 - Catholic Mindfulness on College Campus 36:03

4M ago36:03

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Welcome to Episode 171 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic Mindfulness on College Campus In this episode, the last of our six-part series for Lent, I had a conversation with Lily McGibbon – a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame (and granddaughter of Paul Vitz!) - to discuss the integration of Catholicism with psychology and mindfulness. Lily…

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Great & Holy Week Part 2 57:28

4M ago57:28

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This week we continue our series of the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Presanctified Liturgy on Holy Wednesday, matins for Holy Thursday, and Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday. References: The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church Isaiah 61:1-3 Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Jean-Claude Larchet Follow and Conta…

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Episode 170 - Navigating Mindfulness in Daily Living 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Welcome to Episode 170 of the Being Human Podcast: Navigating Mindfulness in Daily Living In this episode, the fifth video of our six-part series for Lent, Dr. Greg had another conversation with his wife, Barbra Bottaro, and they explore the practical application of mindfulness in fostering a balanced approach to life’s complexities. They share the…

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Great & Holy Week Part 1 1:04:08

4M ago1:04:08

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This week we're kicking off a three part series where we walk through the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. References: The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann Behold the Bridegroom Useless but not Worthless Monday Readings: Matt 21:18-43,…

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Parts Work (Part 2) w/ Brya Hanan 57:17

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A’s of parts work therapy, and shares a practical medi…

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Episode 169 - Breaking Free From Unhealthy Mental Habits 1:00:30

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Welcome to Episode 169 of the Being Human Podcast: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Mental Habits In this episode, the fourth video of our six-part series for Lent, we feature a part of Dr. Greg’s 8-week course entitled "Introduction to Catholic Mindfulness". He talks about how our interpretations of events shape our reactions and behaviors, using the …

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Creative Almsgiving 1:05:12

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the encounter of Simeon and Anna with the child Jesus when Jesus was presented in the Temple. Fr. Michael also shares some creative ideas for almsgiving that you can incorporate during the Great Fast and even throughout the year. Episode 200! We're celebrating our upcoming episode 200 by hearing from you! Record a …

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Episode 168 - Catholic Mindfulness in Daily Living with Dr. Bryan Violette 56:20

4M ago56:20

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Welcome to Episode 168 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic Mindfulness in Daily Living with Dr. Bryan Violette In this episode, the third video of our six-part series on The Mindful Catholic, I had a conversation with a fellow Catholic psychologist and good friend of mine, Dr. Bryan Violette. We discuss the different dimensions of Catholic mindful…

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The Ache Yells 1:08:29

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This week Mother Natalia continues her discussion from a few episodes about the ache and longing we have in our hearts for eternity. She talks about the exodus and pilgrimage through this life, the goods that we can ache and long for, and how ultimately earth is not our home. References: Into Great Silence Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset The…

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Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete 1:07:43

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explo…

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Episode 167 - Mindful Birthing and Other Stories with My Wife 40:59

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Welcome to Episode 167 of the Being Human Podcast: Mindful Birthing and Other Stories with My Wife In this episode, the second video of our six-part series on The Mindful Catholic, I had a meaningful conversation with my wife, Barbra Bottaro. We discuss the basics of mindfulness in the home and how we can use this in our daily lives. She shares wit…

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