Being Human
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  • Episode 49: Internal Family Systems and External Family Tensions
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Applying internal family systems to your external family and relationships;
    • The roots of internal family systems theory and "parts work";
    • How Catholic Mindfulness makes space for internal family systems;
    • Learning to "sit with discomfort" and why it's important for relationships;
    • Listening first to ourselves and then to others;
    • The importance of curiosity and compassion in approaching others;
    • How having self-compassion opens the door to loving our neighbor well
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Check out last week's episode: Why Do I Keep Doing the Things I Don't Want to Do?;
    • Quote from Fred Rodgers: "Listening is where love begins: listening to ourselves and then to our neighbors."
    • Episode introducing Internal Family Systems theory and "parts work";
    • Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
    • Introduction to Catholic Mindfulness Course;
    • Download The Integrated App;
    • Blog Posts on Catholic Mindfulness;
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • Find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you.
    • Read the Catholic Psych blog.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

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    20 min
  • Episode 48: Why Do I Keep Doing the Things I Don't Want to Do?
    In this episode, I discuss:
    • The struggle to stop negative behaviors and start doing what you actually want to do;
    • The inner difficulties experienced by St. Paul;
    • The psychological intuitiveness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux;
    • How our brain and psyche are ordered towards self-protection;
    • The importance of self-compassion, love and mercy;
    • Approaching this conflict within us in a radically new way;
    • Following Christ's example as our model for how to love;
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • "What I do, I do not understand. For I do not do what I want, but I do what I hate." St. Paul, Romans 7:15;
    • Last week's episode: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends;
    • Episode series on St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Episode 38: Time for a Check-In; Episode 39: Rehabilitating Our View of St. Thérèse of Lisieux; Episode 40: Why You Should Get to Know This Saint;
    • Episode introducing Internal Family Systems theory and "parts work";
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • Find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you.
    • Download The Integrated App.
    • Read the Catholic Psych blog.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

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    27 min
  • Episode 47: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • How to befriend the negative voices in your head;
    • Following Jesus' example in learning how to encounter our negative parts;
    • The downfalls of pop psychology;
    • How Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our interior life;
    • The moral neutrality of Mindfulness;
    • The importance of having an accurate anthropology;
    • Using your imagination to encounter your unconscious
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Last week's episode, How to Stop Covid Adjustment Disorder from Turning Into Trauma Disorder;
    • Listen to the episode that introduces Internal Family Systems theory and "parts work";
    • Follow CatholicPsych on Instagram;
    • More on the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
    • Download The Integrated App for free;
    • Learn about Dr. Greg's new model of treatment, IDDM;
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    25 min
  • Episode 46: How to Stop Covid Adjustment Disorder from Turning Into Trauma Disorder
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Difficulties students are facing as a result of Covid;
    • The effects of the pandemic on mental health;
    • Adjustment Disorder vs. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder;
    • Post traumatic growth;
    • The psychological consequences of not having faith;
    • How peace is possible;
    • The importance of having a worldview in which we are not responsible for everything;
    • Abandonment to Divine Providence;
    • Catholic Mindfulness;
    • The example of Bishop James Conley
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here;
    • Find out more about the Integrated Life Membership;
    • Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more;
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here;
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    30 min
  • Episode 45: Halloween, Haiti, and Spiritual Warfare
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • The reality of spiritual warfare;
    • How to support Fr. Louis' parish and community in Haiti;
    • The authority given by Christ to the Church;
    • The authority of exorcists and the authority given to all Christians at baptism;
    • Who the enemy is;
    • What exorcisms are;
    • The difference between exorcism and prayers of liberation/deliverance
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Fr. Louis Merosne's course Exorcisms and the Spiritual Life;
    • Donate to Mission Heal Haiti;
    • Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more;
    • Dr. Greg's new model of treatment - https://www.iddmentor.com;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe:

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    20 min
  • Episode 44: Coffee Talk: The Social Media Dilemma (Are We Really Connecting?)
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Authentic community;
    • The pseudo-connectedness of social media;
    • Gauging how much time is "ok" on social media;
    • The definition of "rest" and true recharging/replenishing behavior;
    • The biological implications of interacting vs. being "fed";
    • Finding who you can trust with your mental health;
    • The origins of the Integrated Life Membership;
    • New! Groups in the Integrated Life Membership (Join before October 22nd to join a group!)
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more;
    • Join The Integrated Life Membership which gives you access to unpublished archives of rare footage of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, in addition to every course Dr. Greg has created!
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • Join The Integrated Life Membership which gives you access to every course Dr. Greg has created!
    • Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Being Human, to keep up with all the exciting things happening at CatholicPsych.
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    34 min
  • Episode 43: The Psychology of Holiness: Stories of Fr. Benedict, w/ Dr. Bryan Violette (Mentor Series)
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Introducing Dr. Bryan Violette;
    • How Fr. Benedict influenced Dr. Bryan;
    • The value of joy in the spiritual life;
    • What Fr. Benedict's life teaches us about evangelization;
    • The individuality of holiness;
    • Holiness as a process and an ongoing journey;
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more;
    • Join The Integrated Life Membership which gives you access to unpublished archives of rare footage of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, in addition to every course Dr. Greg has created!
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    • If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.
    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    35 min
  • Episode 42: The Rebelliousness of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, w/ Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR (Mentor Series)
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Fr. Agustino's vocation story with the CFR friars;
    • The blessing of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, on our lives;
    • Lessons from Fr. Benedict about the power of personal encounter;
    • Fr. Benedict's gift for "trouble";
    • Finding opportunities for people to do good;
    • Bridging the gap between the secular and religious;
    • Fr. Benedict as an example of true integration;
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Learn more about (and donate to!) the CFRs;
    • Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more;
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;

    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Being Human, to keep up with all the exciting things happening at CatholicPsych.
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    34 min
  • Episode 41: What is Integration Anyway? w/ Fr. Louis Merosne
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Integration as bringing together the different pieces that make us human;
    • Why we should care about holiness;
    • St. Thomas Aquinas and the ultimate end: happiness;
    • How seeking holiness is seeking true happiness;
    • How God makes himself vulnerable to us;
    • What God's law reveals about His heart;
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • Download The Integrated App;
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • The Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Being Human, to keep up with all the exciting things happening at CatholicPsych.
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    32 min
  • Episode 40: Why You Should Get to Know This Saint
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Dr. Greg's new mobile app!
    • The significance of St. John Paul II making St. Thérèse a Doctor of the Church as a woman, a contemplative, and a young person;
    • How different people can be drawn to different saints;
    • The universal vocation to holiness;
    • The call to freedom through Jesus Christ;
    • What it means to have hope to become a saint;
    Resources mentioned or relevant:
    • The Passion of St. Thérèse by Guy Gaucher
    • Download The Integrated App.
    • Access the Novena to St. Thérèse through the Integrated App
    • St. John Paul II's proclamation of St. Thérèse as a Doctor of the Church;
    • Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's new model of treatment;
    • The Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
    • Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph;
    • Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Being Human, to keep up with all the exciting things happening at CatholicPsych.
    • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here.
    • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here.
    • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here.

    If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.

    Rate, review, and subscribe

    Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

    Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

    For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review". Then type your sincere thoughts about the show!

    If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

    37 min

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